Entering the Immortal Path, Practicing the Hundred Arts, Chapter 46: Courtship from All Sides

Tian Wuqing unexpectedly shook his head.

"Master Shan has misunderstood. I am merely here to request two Kunyuan Pills."

"Oh?"

Li Feng was quite surprised.

Things were rarely developing in the direction he had anticipated.

Tian Wuqing explained, "My ancestor is nearing the end of his years and urgently requires longevity-enhancing treasures to sustain his life. We must rely on your alchemy furnace to maintain stability within the clan."

Li Feng understood instantly.

Rumor had it that the Broken Sword Manor had a founding ancestor who had watched over the manor for two centuries, possessing a cultivation level close to the False Dan realm.

"Fellow Daoist Tian, the Kunyuan Pill is, after all, a rare medicinal pill. While I am capable of refining it, it is not something that can be produced casually."

The meaning behind Li Feng's words was abundantly clear.

If you want Kunyuan Pills, first prepare all the necessary materials for alchemy.

He would certainly not contribute his own materials.

It had long become an unspoken consensus that anyone seeking the services of a master alchemist must bring their own ingredients.

Since Tian Wuqing had come looking for him, he was naturally prepared.

With a ingratiating smile, he promised, "I understand these basic rules. Just name whatever materials Master Shan requires, and the Broken Sword Manor will spare no effort to provide them."

"Of course, aside from that, my Broken Sword Manor is willing to offer our ancestral sword manual as remuneration for Master Shan's alchemy."

The sword-controlling techniques of the Broken Sword Manor enjoyed considerable renown in the cultivation world of the Guiyuan Kingdom. Their lethality was extreme, and taking an enemy's head from a thousand miles away was merely a basic feat.

Most sword manuals available on the normal market were primarily paired with flying magical artifacts, with very few suitable for actual combat.

Li Feng was somewhat tempted, but upon calculation, he felt he would still be getting the short end of the stick.

"Fellow Daoist Tian is exceptionally sincere, but your manor's sword manual is not quite suited for someone like me who prefers to cultivate my mind and nurture my character."

Upon hearing this, Tian Wuqing's expression flickered with a subtle change that was almost imperceptible.

He was willing to part with the sword manual, showing absolute sincerity.

Countless cultivators who sought the Dao through the sword desired the Broken Sword Manor's manual in vain.

Yet Li Feng actually looked down on it!

Displeased as he was, who asked him to be the one begging for a favor?

Suppressing his emotions, Tian Wuqing made a difficult decision in his heart and offered yet another promise.

"If Master Shan is willing to refine the Kunyuan Pills for my ancestor, I can give up pursuing Mo Yurong and wholeheartedly help bring the two of you together!"

Li Feng: "?"

He had no such intentions; the man seemed to have severely misunderstood.

Actually, Tian Wuqing could hardly be blamed for thinking this way.

Before the preliminary rounds, the rumor of Mo Yurong offering herself in marriage to win over Li Feng had already spread far and wide.

As Mo Yurong's suitor of many years, it was difficult for Tian Wuqing not to overthink the situation.

"Is Master Shan still not satisfied?"

Gritting his teeth, Tian Wuqing upped the ante further, "How about I also throw in a second-tier lower-grade alchemy formula for Master Shan?"

Li Feng remained silent, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

"Master Shan, this is the absolute maximum sincerity the Broken Sword Manor can offer."

After careful consideration, Li Feng finally spoke, "Fellow Daoist Tian, how about this?"

"I can refine five Kunyuan Pills for your manor. In addition to the conditions previously agreed upon, your manor's ancestor will owe me a personal favor."

"That is unacceptable!"

Tian Wuqing's brows furrowed deeply.

The manor's ancestor possessed strength nearing the False Dan realm; a favor from such a person was worth more than ten thousand pieces of gold.

He had already promised numerous benefits, and Li Feng was pushing his luck just a bit too far.

Li Feng knew the other party would not agree readily.

"In addition to the five Kunyuan Pills, I can also toss in a second-tier mid-grade longevity pill."

"With the efficacy of the longevity pill, extending your manor ancestor's lifespan by five years will be effortless."

Shock was plastered across Tian Wuqing's face as he threw aside all decorum and stood up abruptly.

"Master Shan can refine longevity pills?"

The fame of the longevity pill far surpassed that of the Kunyuan Pill.

It was just that the Guiyuan Kingdom had not seen the shadow of a longevity pill for several decades.

If Li Feng truly possessed this capability, the ultimate winner of this competition would undoubtedly be none other than him!

Li Feng offered an explanation, "I cannot maintain a high success rate for now, but I can guarantee that within three years at most, I will deliver a longevity pill to your manor."

This timeframe was quite reasonable, and the Broken Sword Manor should be able to accept it.

Tian Wuqing fell into a prolonged silence.

This matter was of grave importance; he simply could not make the decision on his own.

"Master Shan, once this competition concludes, I will report this to my ancestor and inform you the moment I have news."

Li Feng nodded in agreement, "Very well, I shall await the good news."

Having concluded their discussion, Li Feng saw Tian Wuqing off.

As he turned around, he discovered that Mo Yurong had appeared in the courtyard at some unknown moment.

She smiled brightly, radiating a captivating charm.

"Master Shan, you truly are astonishing!"

"It seems Fellow Daoist Mo has heard every word of our conversation."

Mo Yurong openly admitted it.

"Indeed, I have been here for a short while. Master Shan won't harbor any resentment toward me for this, will he?"

"I am merely a humble person; how would I dare go against the Mo family?"

Li Feng replied casually while inwardly marveling at her technique for concealing her aura.

He hadn't sensed her presence in the slightest just now.

"Master Shan is charitable and movingly kind; the Mo family is far too eager to curry favor with you, let alone oppose you."

Li Feng chuckled softly without offering a response.

If he lacked any utility value, Mo Yurong probably wouldn't even spare him a second glance.

Such pleasantries were meant to be spoken by her and ignored by him; naturally, he wouldn't take them to heart.

"Since Fellow Daoist Mo is not cultivating in your own spiritual vein dojo, what brings you to my humble courtyard?"

"Naturally, it is regarding the matter from earlier. Have you considered it, Master Shan?"

"What matter from earlier?"

Li Feng feigned confusion.

"Naturally, the major lifelong matter between you and me."

Mo Yurong glided gracefully up to Li Feng, her shapely figure settling right into his lap.

"Master Shan, as long as you join the Mo family, you may take as many concubines as you wish—I will never interfere. Furthermore, the Mo family possesses a superior dual-cultivation technique with effects comparable to a third-tier spiritual vein dojo, which can help you walk much further on the Dao of cultivation."

"These promises are hardly something the Spirit Plant Hall could ever offer, I presume?"

She firmly believed that Hong Ling of the Spirit Plant Hall could never make such a sacrifice.

This was also a golden opportunity to win over a talent like Li Feng.

Had she not known beforehand that Li Feng could refine longevity pills, she certainly would not have summoned such immense resolve.

But circumstances were different now.

Such a reservoir of potential had a very high probability of becoming a third-tier alchemist in the future.

A third-tier alchemist was powerful enough to elevate a fringe faction to the same tier as the Heavenly Crane Sect.

Li Feng's massage techniques were superb; a few simple maneuvers left Mo Yurong itching with desire.

However, business was business, and he flatly rejected her anyway.

"Although Fellow Daoist Mo and I hit it off instantly, business is business, and pleasure is pleasure; the two must remain strictly distinct."

"You heard my conversation with Fellow Daoist Tian just now. To secure a few pills, the Broken Sword Manor paid a heavy price in sincerity. Does Fellow Daoist Mo expect to get me for free?"

If Mo Yurong thought she could hoodwink him with promises of wives and concubines, she was severely underestimating his appetite.

"According to Master Shan, how can I make you satisfied?"

"That depends entirely on how much sincerity Fellow Daoist Mo is willing to show."

With a blushing face, Mo Yurong traced circles on Li Feng's chest with her delicate finger and said with utmost allure, "I will withdraw from this competition and wholeheartedly help you win the Danju Workshop. Can you consider that sincere?"

"Sincere, indeed, but not quite enough. Could Fellow Daoist Mo first let me experience this dual-cultivation technique that rivals a third-tier spiritual vein dojo?"