Chapter 119: Exchange
Chapter 119: Exchange
As Li Qian spoke, he shifted his gaze to the central pond not far away, and Mu Qianqian understood his intention, nodding in agreement. She then asked, "How much does it cost?"
Li Qian smiled and turned to Mu Qianqian, extending a finger, "One Hundred Vine Beast!"
After the previous battle, Li Qian had learned some information about Mu Qianqian through Iron Elder.
When he found out that she was the heir to the Tranquil Mystic Realm in the Misty Peak Scenic Area, Li Qian was quite surprised.
Before the water slide was fully repaired, both Qi Zai and A Fu had completed their evolutions at the Hundred Foot Waterfall in the Misty Peak Scenic Area.
Especially during Qi Zai's first evolution, they encountered an attack from the Ancient Deity Sect.
At that time, he keenly sensed that the Misty Peak Scenic Area was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.
After Iron Elder's introduction, Li Qian suddenly realized, confirming that his initial intuition had been correct.
Indeed, the Misty Peak Scenic Area had hidden secrets unknown to others, at least not to the common folk.
Moreover, the Mu family, who managed the Tranquil Mystic Realm, had the audacity to develop the entire Misty Peak into a scenic area, which was quite unexpected.
However, upon further reflection, it seemed to have a hidden intention. After all, who would have thought that the legendary Tranquil Mystic Realm was right within the bustling tourist attraction?
Not only did Li Qian not think of it, but even the Ancient Deity Sect followers at the time probably didn't either.
Through his memories, Li Qian had figured out that it was highly likely that Mu Qianqian's companion beast had intervened and used the Wooden Dragon Skill during the attack in the Misty Peak Scenic Area, and it was most likely her Thousand Vine Demon.
From Iron Elder's introduction, Li Qian learned that the Tranquil Mystic Realm was formed from the Beast Space of a Sacred Spirit-rank ancestor of the Mu family after their demise.
It contained an abundance of Wooden Energy, making it an ideal environment for the growth of Wooden companion beasts.
The Hundred Vine Beast was one of the Mu family's companion beasts, and with their knowledge of evolution paths, they could continuously evolve Thousand Vine Demons and Ten Thousand Vine Devils!
The Ten Thousand Vine Devil was a rare Wooden companion beast with potential reaching the Imperial High Rank. With proper nurturing or a mutation, evolving into a Sacred Spirit was not impossible.
However, it was said that the conditions for a Thousand Vine Demon to advance to a Ten Thousand Vine Devil were extremely strict, and even the Mu family had very few of them.
If Li Qian proposed to exchange the Frostfire Salamander for a Thousand Vine Demon, the value would be roughly equivalent. But if he exchanged it for a Hundred Vine Beast, there was no doubt that Mu Qianqian would gain a significant advantage.
The reason Li Qian suggested such a disadvantageous exchange was not only to enrich the companion beast population in the breeding ground but also because he valued its potential for future evolution.
Li Qian believed that if they could nurture it to the point of evolution, asking the Mu family for help in the Tranquil Mystic Realm of the Misty Peak Scenic Area should not be a problem.
Even evolving it into a Ten Thousand Vine Devil was not impossible; it was just a matter of whether the price paid was sufficient.
If Li Qian eventually mastered the evolution method from the Frostfire Salamander to the Icefire Dragon, the Mu family would undoubtedly agree to exchange a Ten Thousand Vine Devil for an Icefire Dragon.
It was clear that after Li Qian mentioned the exchange with the Hundred Vine Beast, Mu Qianqian also understood his intention, knowing that she would have to assist in the evolution from the Hundred Vine Beast to the Thousand Vine Demon at the very least.
Upon understanding Li Qian's scheme, Mu Qianqian did not immediately agree, "I need to discuss this with my family."
Although she felt that she could agree right away, even including the resources required for the Hundred Vine Beast's future evolution, obtaining a Frostfire Salamander would still be entirely worth it.
Even strictly speaking, they had taken advantage of Li Qian.
After all, the potential of the Frostfire Salamander was as high as the Overlord Ninth Rank, while the Thousand Vine Demon's potential was only at the Overlord Seventh Rank.
Although he felt that he could agree right away, considering that he needed to use the family Companion Beast, the Hundred Vine Beast, for the exchange, he couldn't make the decision himself. So, saying that he needed to discuss it with his family wasn't an excuse, but a genuine need for consultation.
"Sure." Li Qian smiled and waved his hand, indicating to Mu Qianqian that she could call her family at any time to discuss. Then, in a calm tone, he said, "I look forward to our cooperation."
Yes, in Li Qian's opinion, exchanging the Frostfire Salamander for the Hundred Vine Beast was a form of cooperation, a mutually beneficial collaboration.
He believed that the Mu family wouldn't refuse. Of course, even if they did, the Hundred Vine Beast had immense potential and was worth researching. But if Li Qian was determined to acquire it, there were other ways to do so.
Li Qian wasn't in a hurry at all. He patiently waited, and not much time had passed, perhaps just five minutes, when Mu Qianqian reappeared before him.
The mature woman spoke with elegance, a smile on her face, "Student Li Qian, my family has agreed. We approve of the exchange for your Frostfire Salamander, and the Companion Beast we're offering is not the Hundred Vine Beast, but the Thousand Vine Demon!"
Her words were both within Li Qian's expectations and a bit surprising. He had anticipated the choice of exchange, but the offer of the Thousand Vine Demon instead of the Hundred Vine Beast was unexpected.
It should be known that although the Hundred Vine Beast and the Thousand Vine Demon could evolve, the cost of evolution was not low.
After a brief moment of thought, Li Qian understood the situation. If the exchange was made with the Hundred Vine Beast, even after the exchange was completed, he would owe Li Qian a favor. Moreover, if Li Qian wanted to help the Hundred Vine Beast in the future, they would have to step in again. It was better to do it right the first time rather than going through the trouble twice.
Additionally, exchanging the Thousand Vine Demon for the Frostfire Salamander was a fair deal, and it would also leave a good impression on Li Qian.
Understanding the situation, Li Qian smiled and didn't hesitate to agree, "Then I won't be ungrateful."
"Now you can try to communicate with them." After the deal was made, he pointed to the central pond not far away, where all seven Frostfire Salamanders were.
Li Qian hoped that Mu Qianqian would prioritize the already evolved Demon Heaven-type Beasts. If all seven Frostfire Salamanders were to stay in the breeding base, they would certainly not receive the best nurturing. The best place for them would be with someone who had potential and could treat them sincerely.
Based on Li Qian's observations and their previous experience fighting side by side, he believed that Mu Qianqian would be a good choice.
As for Sun Shouhe and the like, it was better to forget about them. Even if Li Qian had the money, he wouldn't sell the Companion Beast to them, as it would only waste the beast's talent.
Li Qian's thoughts aligned perfectly with Mu Qianqian's current needs.
Her power level had long reached the Overlord Rank, and the reason she hadn't bonded with a new Companion Beast was simple... She preferred quality over quantity.
Moreover, as the current successor of the Serene Secret Realm, her standards were exceptionally high, and ordinary Companion Beasts couldn't meet her "discerning eye."
Having a ready-made Frostfire Salamander to bond with was better than waiting for some time. It wasn't that she couldn't afford to wait, but it was unnecessary.
Li Qian's Frostfire Salamanders, which she had seen, were likely to have just completed their evolution not long ago, and there wouldn't be any issues with raising them. There was still time to develop a bond with them.
So, she nodded and, without hesitation, walked in the direction Li Qian had pointed.
(End of Chapter)
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