Chapter 50: Shearing the Angel Investor's Wool?
Chapter 50: Shearing the Angel Investor's Wool?
"That's naturally excellent."
Lin Fan expressed his agreement.
"You look down on our Moonseizing Sect's strength and don't even mention asking for our help when in crisis?"
After all, we are still weak, and that's understandable.
As long as it benefits us without harm, why not agree?
An angel investor, right?
I can accept the investment, and we can both get what we need.
In fact, Lin Fan was also considering this issue.
Currently, the five elders could still manage to supply the resources needed for Xiao Ling'er's cultivation, at least for now. But what about the future?
As Xiao Ling'er continues to 'level up', the required resources will undoubtedly become more challenging to obtain and increasingly abundant.
Moreover, there's also Fan Jianqiang.
He seems to want to avoid excessive entanglement in cause and effect.
But after some time, if he finds the Moonseizing Sect worthy of his trust, he might ask for something, and then how would they fulfill his request?
Besides, the elders also need to cultivate; they can't be hunting in the wild all the time.
There might also be unexpected situations.
With the current situation, who knows how many more times this might happen in the future? It would be wise to keep a few elders to guard the sect.
Furthermore, if the elders get injured or their essence blood is damaged, they will need time to recover.
By cooperating with the Liu Family, and with their agreement to Lin Fan's conditions, this is undoubtedly the best outcome.
In times of significant crises, they can seek help from the Liu Family.
Even without major crises, they can still benefit from the Liu Family, borrowing various spirit herbs and materials.
The Liu Family is much larger and has far more resources than the Moonseizing Sect.
"...Then, let's establish a Vow of Daoist Heart between our two parties?" Liu Xun suggested.
"That's reasonable," Lin Fan nodded.
Cooperation is not just empty words; it requires a binding commitment.
"However, there's one more thing."
Liu Xun added, "If the Moonseizing Sect encounters a crisis and sends a message, my Liu Family will do our utmost to help. But if the enemy is too strong, even if my family doesn't consider the cost, you can't blame my family for not taking action..."
"That's fair," Lin Fan nodded again.
But in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
So, this angel investor is quite ordinary!
They don't have the same all-in spirit as the 'Ice Emperor'.
However, this is also reasonable.
If they truly encounter an unbeatable enemy, it's understandable that they wouldn't risk the entire family for the Moonseizing Sect.
"Since that's the case, let's have a pleasant cooperation," Liu Xun smiled.
Subsequently, both parties established a Vow of Daoist Heart.
The content of the vow was consistent with their previous agreement, and both sides promised not to harm each other, with severe punishment for violators.
The penalty for breaking the vow was simple: Divine Soul Annihilation, never to be reborn...
In truth...
Liu Xun felt he had made a losing bet with this vow.
He was a Fifth Level Finger Profound Realm cultivator, while Lin Fan was merely at the Third Level Mystic Essence Realm. Although Lin Fan was the sect leader, the Moonseizing Sect had only a few members.
Nevertheless, since Liu Xun was responsible for this matter, he couldn't back down.
There wasn't much more to say.
After the cooperation was finalized, both parties smiled.
The five elders also breathed a sigh of relief.
They had been worried that Liu Xun and his companions might suddenly turn hostile. In a fight, they wouldn't stand a chance.
Even if they fought with all their might, they wouldn't prevail.
Now, with Liu Xun's Vow of Daoist Heart, they no longer had to fear a sudden betrayal.
Previously on high alert, they now relaxed, but the First and Second Elders' faces turned pale, almost instantly.
Lin Fan quickly moved to comfort them and asked the Third Elder to take them for treatment.
The seven lucky charms naturally went off on their own.
Xiao Ling'er, however, was kept behind.
After all, she needed to make a list for Liu Xun to take back, ensuring the spirit herbs would be delivered in the shortest time, and then she could start refining pills.
This matter is urgent for both parties.
Before long, the details of the negotiation were finalized.
Xiao Ling'er also provided a list.
Liu Xun took a look, and the initial part seemed ordinary.
It was the Spirit Herbs and materials needed for the Essence Condensation Pill, Mystic Essence Pill, and Cavern Heaven Pill...
Hmm?
Cavern Heaven Pill?
He looked at Xiao Ling'er, "Can you refine the Cavern Heaven Pill?"
The Mystic Essence Pill and the Cavern Heaven Pill were only one tier apart, but the gap was significant.
Theoretically, a cultivator of the Fourth Realm could already establish their own sect.
If one had just broken through to the Cavern Realm, they wouldn't be qualified to establish a Tier Three sect, but founding a minor sect would be no issue.
In other words, in this remote and desolate place, a Fourth Realm cultivator was already considered a skilled fighter!
If Xiao Ling'er could refine high-quality Cavern Heaven Pills, it would be a significant boost for the Liu Family.
After all, the Immortal Martial Continent lacked high-quality pills the most.
There were simply too many cultivators.
Although the Liu Family was powerful, there were countless others even stronger.
As soon as high-quality pills appeared, they would be snatched away. This was why the Liu Family was willing to 'lower their status' and cooperate with the Moonseizing Sect, even purchasing at market price.
It seemed like they were at a disadvantage, but if either Xiao Ling'er or Fan Jianqiang grew stronger, the Liu Family would still benefit greatly from this connection.
The market price wasn't a loss; in fact, it was a gain!
They originally thought that it would take Xiao Ling'er several years or even decades to refine high-quality Fourth Rank pills, but the Liu Family was willing to wait.
But now it seemed like...?
Liu Xun was secretly delighted.
However, Xiao Ling'er shook her head and smiled, "I just wanted to try and improve, so the materials needed for the Cavern Heaven Pill are minimal. It's just an attempt to practice."
"The cost of the herbs, we'll cover, right, Sect Master?"
She winked at Lin Fan.
Lin Fan understood, "Of course!"
"How can an alchemist refine high-quality pills without practicing?"
"Liu, I entrust this matter to you."
Liu Xun: "..."
Alright, that was reasonable.
He nodded in agreement, but then his brows furrowed slightly, "These Spirit Herbs... seem to be for refining healing pills?"
"The First Elder and Second Elder need healing pills for their Essence Blood."
Lin Fan answered directly.
Liu Xun couldn't find any issues, so he nodded and took his leave.
After the three of them left, Xiao Ling'er lowered her head and approached Lin Fan, "Master, your disciple has made a mistake."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan looked at her with a smile, "What mistake?"
"Disciple..."
She felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Disciple actually had some opportunities, and I've always been using ancient pill formulas to refine pills. The required herbs for these formulas are fewer."
"But the herbs I wrote down were for the current pill formulas..."
"It's not that I'm greedy, but our Moonseizing Sect..."
"Sigh, you've endured a lot."
Lin Fan sighed, "If our Moonseizing Sect were stronger, you wouldn't have to do this."
"It's not your fault, it's my incompetence."
"It's definitely not like that!"
Xiao Ling'er grew anxious, "Master, you've already..."
"Forget it, no need for more words. Go and rest, there shouldn't be any issues tonight."
Lin Fan directly sent her away.
Mainly...
He was afraid he couldn't hold back his laughter.
A little trick?
So what? Besides, the herbs also cost money!
The pills they sold were priced according to the 'current market price,' so there was a small difference, but this difference was exchanged for 'technique.'
At most, it could be considered a slight overcharge.
But what's the problem with that?
There's no problem!
Aren't investors' resources meant to be utilized?
End of Chapter.
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