Chapter 362: Negotiations at Yaotian Mountain

Myriad Medicine Valley, Medicine Field Mountain.

Ning Zhuo and Lin Shanshan walked side by side on the mountainside.

Looking out, the afternoon sun was warm, shining on the mountains, casting a golden glow everywhere. Medicine Field Mountain unfolded like a painting. Terraced fields layered, lush and green.

In the medicine fields, all sorts of herbs flourished, full of vitality.

Some Azure Spirit Grass, green as jade, with slender leaves, swaying gently in the breeze, shimmering.

Some Purple Haze Flowers bloomed in clusters, petals like clouds and mist, emitting a delicate fragrance, attracting bees to dance.

Some Snow Lotus Seeds, white as jade, dotted the green fields, like stars scattered on the ground, radiating a faint light.

And some Chi Dragon Fruits, red as fire, with plump fruits hanging on the branches, like small lanterns, adding bright colors.

There were also Golden Thread Vines, winding and entwined, the vines like golden threads, shining brightly under the sunlight, overflowing with vigorous life.

Between the medicine fields, the paths were straight, well-planned, and paved with bluestone.

There were also many streams, deliberately arranged, diverted from spirit springs, irrigating the medicine fields of various sizes.

A gentle breeze blew, mixing the aromas of various herbs, refreshing the heart.

Lin Shanshan led the way, and the sect elder was responsible for explaining things to Ning Zhuo.

The sect elder was currently introducing the formations on Medicine Field Mountain.

"There are mainly the Eight Trigram Formation, used for defense against external enemies, and it can also eliminate pests."

"There is the Green Mountain Root Strengthening Formation, used to maintain the soil fertility, keeping it unchanged."

"And the Spirit Spring Gathering Formation, which extracts spirit springs to irrigate the medicine fields, assisting each herb in absorbing and growing to the maximum extent."

The few people walked along, and saw a commotion in the pavilion in the distance, where a crowd had gathered.

"Go see what's happening?" The sect elder frowned and immediately instructed his attendant.

The attendant went quickly and returned quickly: "Someone is causing trouble."

"That merchant named Li Jingqing has no money, but wants to get credit. This is against the rules, so the disciple in charge refused him."

"Who would have thought that Li Jingqing would cry, make a fuss, and threaten to hang himself, saying that all his money had been stolen, and that Myriad Medicine Gate was responsible for the lack of oversight."

"He carried a large sum of money with him, which was not entirely his personal property. If he doesn't bring back the herbs this time, he won't be able to explain himself, and his fate will be worse than death!"

"He was shouting that he would surely die tragically in the future, treating getting credit as his only way out. If Myriad Medicine Gate doesn't allow it, he'll just bash his head against the wall and die!"

The sect elder's face darkened, and he immediately snorted coldly: "A mere merchant dares to pressure my Myriad Medicine Gate."

Lin Shanshan looked at Ning Zhuo: "It's true that evil has its retribution. This Li Jingqing plotted against you before, who would have thought that retribution would come so quickly."

Ning Zhuo shook his head slightly: "He who does injustice is doomed!"

"However, since he has already pleaded guilty to me, our grievances were settled long ago."

"Letting him make a fuss like this isn't good, is it?"

"At this time, it is a crucial moment for your sect to distribute medicinal goods for sale to all parties. It's not good for Li Jingqing to make such a fuss."

Ning Zhuo said this, and smiled slightly: "Miss Lin and your sect elder, due to your status, cannot intervene."

"Why not let me do it?"

As he spoke, he took out a bag of spirit stones and handed it to the attendant: "Go, tell him that I, Ning Zhuo, will lend Li Jingqing five thousand low-grade spirit stones. Tell him not to make a fuss anymore, and to use these five thousand low-grade spirit stones to purchase some herbs to deal with the situation for now."

The sect elder heard this and immediately sighed: "Young Master, you are truly righteous!"

Lin Shanshan smiled: "Thank you very much. Later, the spirit stones will be returned three times over."

Ning Zhuo also smiled: "It's a small matter, just something I did in passing. The spirit stones are not necessary, five thousand low-grade spirit stones is a small sum. Let's talk about our cooperation instead, that's more important."

Lin Shanshan smiled without speaking.

The sect elder then spoke: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, please take a look at the specific price list."

As he spoke, he handed Ning Zhuo a jade slip.

Ning Zhuo took it, held it in his hand, and his spiritual sense penetrated the jade slip, quickly reading it.

He frowned slightly: "The prices on this list are very close to the prices at which those merchants take goods."

"My clan and your sect are going to cooperate for a long time, and the scale of procurement each year will not be small. So, can't there be some discount?"

Lin Shanshan remained silent.

The sect elder shook his head, pointing to the pavilion where the trouble had just occurred: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, you just witnessed it with your own eyes. Our Myriad Medicine Valley's herbs are never in short supply. It's always like this, the gate is like a market."

"If we rashly lower the price, it will be difficult for our sect to explain to the public."

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, knowing that this mountain climbing inspection, Myriad Medicine Gate must have the purpose of showing its strength.

He had expected it long ago, and remained calm and composed: "Your sect is flourishing, it's truly enviable."

"My clan is different from these merchants."

"Not to mention, my family has Nascent Soul level combat power, just say that my clan comes from Beifeng Kingdom, and values the character of the North."

"If we form an alliance, there has never been a breach of alliance."

"The world of cultivation speaks with strength. If something goes wrong in the future, can these merchants be strong reinforcements for your sect?"

For a time, Lin Shanshan looked sideways, and the sect elder raised his eyebrows.

Both remained silent.

Ning Zhuo smiled, walked ahead, leaving time for the two to react.

Lin Shanshan and the sect elder exchanged glances, both feeling that Ning Zhuo's negotiation was like his spellcasting, once activated, it was a powerful force, moving and awe-inspiring.

The sect elder did not speak, only gave Lin Shanshan a look.

Lin Shanshan quickly walked to be side by side with Ning Zhuo, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Medicine Field Mountain together.

She said: "Young Master Ning Zhuo's words just now touched everyone's hearts. But the alliance between the two families is a matter of great importance, please don't blame me for looking down on you, I just want to ask, can you make the decision on this matter?"

Ning Zhuo smiled, still admiring the layers of medicine fields: "Even if I say I can make the decision, Miss Lin believes me again, your father won't believe it."

"Just wait a few days, after your sect goes to Fire Persimmon Mountain and collects intelligence, everything will be clear."

"Before that, I just want to move this matter forward faster."

"Although my clan and your sect are far apart, they are very complementary. Your sect needs the military power of my clan, and my clan has only migrated from the North to Nanjiao Kingdom for about ten years, and also needs strong reinforcements outside to stabilize the situation."

"If an alliance can be formed in the future, our two families are relatively complementary, and it will be mutually beneficial."

"In front of Miss Lin, I feel that there is no need to bargain, it's so commercial, it pollutes our relationship. So, I'll just tell the truth."

"My clan cannot afford the prices quoted on that list."

"My clan migrated from the North, and in these years, we have been recuperating, just recovering a little bit of our strength."

"Not long ago, the Molten Immortal Palace on Fire Persimmon Mountain appeared, and the entire Fire Persimmon Immortal City experienced many turbulences. The beast tide once showed signs of overwhelming the entire immortal city."

"Buying medicinal materials every year and taking out so many spirit stones, my clan cannot do it. I thought, maybe we can exchange goods."

"Look at this, this is a specialty of Fire Persimmon Mountain - fire persimmon, which is widely used, can be used as medicine, can also be used for refining artifacts, and can also be used as fuel or explosive material."

Lin Shanshan took the fire persimmon, but did not examine it, instead holding it in her hand.

She looked at Ning Zhuo with her beautiful eyes and said sincerely: "Myriad Medicine Gate has long known about the fire persimmon. When Fire Persimmon Immortal City was built, the previous elders formed a team to investigate it."

"To be honest, we initially regarded this fire persimmon as a competitor, worrying that it would impact the medicinal material market of Nanjiao Kingdom."

"However, after the investigation, the elders put down most of their worries."

"After so many years, the facts have also proven that the elders' judgment at the time was not wrong. Fire persimmon cannot impact our medicinal material business."

"Fire persimmon is indeed widely used, but the various medicinal materials in my medicine field are specialized and have always been well received by the public, and are a better option."

"If Young Master Ning Zhuo doesn't believe it, you can collect information and verify the market share of fire persimmon, then you will know that what I said is true."

Ning Zhuo smiled: "Of course I believe what Miss Lin says."

"However, exchanging goods is not just fire persimmon."

"It doesn't matter if your sect doesn't care for this specialty. The Crimson Flame demon beasts in Fire Persimmon Mountain are endless. Your sect must need these demon beast materials, right?"

Lin Shanshan nodded: "That is indeed the case."

"My sect is good at planting, refining elixirs, and healing."

"Among the materials used for refining elixirs, beast materials are purchased in large quantities from outside all year round."

"If your family can give a price lower than the market price, then the probability of our two parties reaching cooperation is very high."

Ning Zhuo laughed aloud: "Since your sect requires my clan to be below market price, then why can't your sect lower the price of herbs?"

Lin Shanshan said: "Of course it can be lowered."

"But it also depends on the scale of the transaction. If the scale is small, I'm afraid it will be difficult to lower it to Young Master's satisfaction."

"After all, the sale of medicinal materials involves the interests of many factions within the sect. Although my sect master's faction can act unilaterally, constantly using strong pressure for such small matters greatly damages the sect's reputation."

"Young Master Ning Zhuo, do you want to hear the advice I give you?"

Ning Zhuo: "I know, Miss Lin wants me to imitate Li Jingqing?"

Lin Shanshan: "Young Master is indeed exceptionally intelligent and understands immediately."

"As long as Young Master you win one of the top few cave dwellings, according to our sect's rules, there will be a very significant discount on the price of medicinal materials."

"By following the existing rules, it will not infringe upon the interests of others, and it is the most convincing."

"Never mind others, but with Young Master's ability, it is highly possible to win a spot in the top ten."

Ning Zhuo nodded: "I came to your sect to seek guidance this time, originally intending to use the Minor Conflict Peak to hone my combat power."

"Now, it also involves discounts on the price of medicinal materials, so I have to work harder."

"Miss Lin, please give me more guidance in the future. Especially martial arts..."

Lin Shanshan nodded and winked at Ning Zhuo: "Aren't we friends? Since I have accepted your flowers, as a friend, I will not stand by and do nothing."

This young lady of Myriad Medicine Gate has indeed been well-trained.

At the end of the negotiation, it smoothly transitioned from the cooperation between sects and families to personal friendship, appearing very warm, greatly diluting the tense atmosphere of negotiation just now where neither side yielded an inch.

The sect elder at the side, however, pricked up his ears and caught a certain "key point": "Flowers? What flowers? Did Ning Zhuo give Shanshan flowers? And Shanshan accepted them?!"

For a moment, a hint of worry flashed in the sect elder's eyes.

He re-examined Ning Zhuo.

Seeing that the young man in white was tall and straight, with a handsome face, sincere expression, and graceful demeanor, he also praised him lightly in his heart.

After a careful thought, he looked at Lin Shanshan nervously.

Seeing that Lin Shanshan was smiling like a flower while talking to Ning Zhuo, the elder's worry increased significantly, and he secretly decided to report this matter to the sect master.