Chapter 296: A Fortuitous Find
Chapter 296: A Fortuitous Find
Jiang Cheng didn't hide anything and recounted his journey from joining the Dawn Society to his most recent mission, telling the whole story.
Knowing that the other party could sense his honesty, he didn't fabricate any lies, speaking truthfully, but he omitted some details.
Like the hunting trip and yesterday's incident on Pingxi Street.
Yang Chun listened attentively, nodding, "I can tell you're not lying. Indeed, a person like you, to stay in the Dawn Society, either abandons their conscience and fully joins them, or leaves early."
"So, I chose to join you," Jiang Cheng said.
Yang Chun couldn't help but chuckle.
"From my personal perspective, I admire you. In this day and age, there aren't many people like you. But from the Black Market's standpoint, taking you in is quite risky."
"The Black Market isn't afraid of the Dawn Society, but we're just doing business. Being targeted by a group of assassins for no reason is indeed a headache."
Jiang Cheng maintained his composure and said, "What if I told you I'm a Sixth Rank Force Knight?"
"You? Sixth Rank?"
Doubt immediately flashed in Yang Chun's eyes.
His intuition told him Jiang Cheng was lying.
But even without intuition, he knew Jiang Cheng was lying.
According to Jiang Cheng's previous claims, he had only become a First Rank Force Knight three months ago.
In three months, going from First Rank to Sixth Rank wasn't impossible, but those who could achieve such a feat were undoubtedly geniuses, and even the Outer District couldn't produce more than a handful of such figures.
Now, such a genius was standing before him?
"Indeed," Jiang Cheng nodded.
"Good," Yang Chun said, a slight smile on his lips. "Then show me your speed."
Jiang Cheng looked into the distance, and his figure shot forward like an arrow, surpassing 40 meters per second.
Yang Chun narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself that Jiang Cheng was indeed lying. A Sixth Rank would have a speed exceeding 50 meters per second, not 40.
But even so, the fact that he had advanced from First Rank to Fifth Rank in three months was impressive.
"I never expected the Dawn Society to let someone like this slip through their fingers."
A hint of joy crept into his heart.
Such a genius, even if he couldn't refine pills, was a prime candidate to become a Force Master with proper cultivation.
Jiang Cheng soon ran back, his eyes fixed on Yang Chun expectantly.
Yang Chun found it amusing but didn't bother to expose the lie. Smiling, he said, "You said you're a First-Level Mentalist, so prove that to me as well."
Jiang Cheng knew that his abilities had impressed the other party. He took out a bullet, and with a thought, his mental energy was instantly depleted, and the bullet, with an invisible speed, embedded itself into a nearby tree trunk with a 'bang'.
"Hmm, not bad. Indeed, a First-Level Mentalist."
Yang Chun nodded.
"Since it's like this, let's sign a contract. As your abilities exceed our expectations, we'll make some concessions. For example, as a First-Level Mentalist, you'd normally only be able to claim ten thousand yuan worth of cultivation resources for free each month. But now, you can claim twenty thousand yuan worth of resources, with an additional ten thousand as a Fifth Rank Force Knight. Furthermore, you can purchase items from the warehouse at cost price twice a month, instead of just once."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up, and he quickly expressed his gratitude.
In truth, whether it was ten thousand or not, he didn't care. After all, to him, it was like a drop in the ocean.
The primary reason for Yang Chun's recruitment was to grant Jiang Cheng access to Pill Crafting. Moreover, the opportunity to purchase resources at cost price was also favorable, as the Black Market indeed had many valuable items.
"There's no need to thank me. The Black Market always operates this way. Your strength determines the treatment you receive. It's a simple principle." Yang Chun smiled.
The two then signed a contract.
The duration was still thirty years.
Jiang Cheng didn't hesitate and signed, for he had come to terms with it.
His current strength was still insufficient, so signing for thirty years was the only option.
Once his strength surpasses that of the Black Market, even if he had signed for thirty years, would they dare to enforce it?
Ultimately, strength speaks for itself.
Yang Chun was also aware that this was merely a formality.
If Jiang Cheng ever caused trouble for the Black Market, they could tear up the contract and hand him over to the Dawn Society at any time.
"Jiang Cheng, from this moment on, you are a member of the Black Market. However, for the time being, it's best that you and your family stay here and not venture outside. We can discuss further plans after this storm passes." Yang Chun advised.
As long as Jiang Cheng wasn't discovered by the Dawn Society, everything was negotiable.
Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement.
He didn't need to be reminded, as he already understood this principle.
Out of caution, even within the residential area, it was best to wear a Human Skin Mask or a face mask and hat to avoid any Dawn Society members in the vicinity.
Additionally, they needed to acquire fake identities, especially for Jiang Cheng, otherwise, the moment he leaves the city, the Dawn Society will be on his tail.
Yang Chun agreed to all these arrangements.
Finally, the two discussed Pill Crafting.
"Here, we craft the Spirit Nourishing Pill and the Calming Spirit Pill, both of which are first and second rank pills. Since both Essence Energy Warriors and Mentalists require mental energy to cultivate, these pills are always in demand. We also have other pills, but in smaller quantities, and we won't provide them to newly recruited Mentalists for crafting," Yang Chun explained.
"Newly recruited Mentalists start with the Spirit Nourishing Pill. With one set of ingredients, ideally, you can craft ten low-grade Calming Spirit Pills. As long as you craft five or more, you won't incur losses. So, our requirements are simple," Yang Chun held up a finger.
"As long as you can craft, within a month, five or more low-grade Spirit Nourishing Pills per batch, you won't be disqualified as a Pill Crafter, and you can continue crafting. Of course, if within three months, you're still at this level..." Yang Chun shrugged.
After all, with the same ingredients, others can craft six to eight low-grade Calming Spirit Pills per batch, but in your hands, you can only break even. Anyone would know which option to choose.
"I understand."
Jiang Cheng nodded.
The low-grade Calming Spirit Pill's effect of accelerating recovery was indeed underwhelming.
However, building a towering skyscraper from the ground up is no easy feat. Even with the Pill Crafting method, reaching perfection might not be simple, let alone crafting higher-grade pills, which require higher costs. Before Jiang Cheng demonstrates his talent, the Black Market won't be willing to invest such resources.
Take it slow.
"With your abilities, even if you lack talent in Pill Crafting, it's not a problem," Yang Chun reassured him.
After all, he had recruited many Mentalists, and only one or two out of ten became qualified Pill Crafters. The top-tier ones were even rarer, so the Black Market had to appease them, including Yang Chun himself, who had to bow and scrape to those few.
(End of Chapter)
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