20demayo Chapter 399 No flying machines for sale
Chapter 399 No flying machines for sale
Near midnight, the group landed outside Xingyu City.
“Grandfather, Grandmaster, Father, it’s up to you now,” Wenwen said.
On the way back, high in the air, everyone discussed and agreed to proceed according to plan.
When they were still a mile from the city gate, Wen Qilin took out a communication talisman bearing the spiritual imprint of the Chu family patriarch.
“Patriarch Chu, I am Wen Qilin. If it’s convenient, let’s discuss the pills about a mile outside the city gate.”
After saying that, he threw the sound transmission talisman into the air.
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Xingyu City, Chu Family Council Hall.
"Master, the innkeeper of the Waterside Inn sent word that the Wen family members left the inn in batches at the end of the day and haven't returned yet," the Second Elder of the Chu family said angrily.
"Patriarch, what if the Wen family misses the auction tomorrow? No, no, alas! We've already sent out the news," the Third Elder of the Chu family said helplessly.
"Please be patient, everyone. The auction doesn't start until late afternoon. There's still time. It's alright, just wait a little longer."
The head of the Chu family calmly comforted those present, then said, "I trust the Wen family. They are all trustworthy people. Judging by their beast-taming skills, they are not the kind of treacherous villains."
The eldest elder of the Chu family also spoke up, saying, "Second brother, third brother, be more patient. You two are not young anymore, why are you still so impatient? You'll only make the younger generation laugh at you."
"If the Wen family really brings the Breakthrough Pill, this crisis can be easily resolved. Just think, with the Breakthrough Pill, how far away will the Foundation Establishment Pill be?"
"Don't forget, our two ancestors in the backyard are still eagerly awaiting the Foundation Establishment Pill! If the Wen family brings good news about the Foundation Establishment Pill within three years, then they will be the benefactors of our Chu family. Don't you agree?"
Just then, a phantom image of a flying bird suddenly appeared before the head of the Chu family.
He infused a wisp of spiritual energy, and Wen Qilin's voice immediately emanated from the illusory bird.
"...we discussed matters concerning elixirs about one mile outside the city gate."
"Uh--"
The second and third elders of the Chu family said in unison, "Patriarch, the pills, hurry!"
The eldest elder of the Chu family was both amused and exasperated. He had just told him not to be so impatient, but he was still the same. Sigh! Old habits die hard. Oh well.
"Patriarch, let's go quickly!" The other Chu family members in the council hall urged.
"Father, you should come too."
"Okay, let's go!"
Without delay, under the cover of darkness, the Chu family head and the Chu family elder headed straight for the outskirts of the city.
The two sides met soon after.
Upon meeting Patriarch Chu, Wen Qilin went straight to the point, saying, "Patriarch Chu, to be honest, we don't have any news about Foundation Establishment Pills yet, but we do have news about fake Foundation Establishment Pills. Are you interested?"
A fake Foundation Establishment Elixir?
The head of the Chu family and the first elder of the Chu family exchanged glances for a few seconds, both of them filled with suspicion.
Good heavens! I just heard this news from the Waterside Inn today, and they already have pills? The Wen family must be either swindlers or divine fortune tellers; their abilities are just too heaven-defying.
"...I'm interested." With utmost caution, the Chu family head said calmly.
“The seller is over there. If the Chu family chief wants to go and negotiate with him, he can sell you whatever price he wants. Is that feasible?” Wen Qilin said, pointing to a dark figure ahead.
The dark figure moved a few steps, and its silhouette was completely visible to the two members of the Chu family. With just one glance, the two members of the Chu family felt the pressure of spiritual energy emanating from the other party.
They knew this was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a senior, so it seemed the news about the fake Foundation Establishment Pill was somewhat credible.
Wen Qilin and the three Chu family members strode towards the dark figure.
After a short while, the dark figure turned and disappeared before the three of them could see.
"Patriarch Wen, members of the Wen family, how about we go into the city together for a detailed discussion?"
The head of the Chu family invited, "This way, please. We'll use the Chu family's secret passage, not through the city gate."
Oh dear, there's a secret passage; we don't need to go through the city gate.
This is great!
The news brought a hint of relief to the faces of the boys and girls at the back of the line.
Hey, if I didn't enter through the city gate, then it doesn't count as fare evasion, and at least I won't feel so guilty. If I went through the Chu family's secret passage, then I'm considered a guest of the Chu family, and I can finally save on the city entrance fee.
Wen Qikang and Yao Changhao exchanged a glance, a hint of mockery in their eyes. Haha, this doesn't count as fare evasion.
The Chu family head's unintentional act immediately won him the favor of the Wen family!
Hehe, saving more than ten spirit stones is really great!
Look at the Wen family, they really know how to live frugally!
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Xingyu City, Chu Family Reception Room.
Wen Qilin took out a bottle containing Breakthrough Pills, Qi Gathering Pills, and some other pills needed for the Qi Refining stage, and placed them in front of the Chu family head.
"Master Chu, please inspect the goods," Wen Qilin said.
"I'll do it." The second elder of the Chu family volunteered and stepped forward.
The second elder of the Chu family is at the eighth level of Qi Refining. He was fortunate enough to consume a Breakthrough Pill during his travels years ago, so the Chu family is at ease knowing that he has come to check.
The Second Elder opened the pill bottle, and a light brown pill with a few faint white patterns slowly rose from the bottle, floating in front of him, supported by spiritual energy.
The second elder of the Chu family examined the document carefully for a moment before offering his comment.
"In terms of appearance and smell, this pill is slightly better than the one I took before. As for its effects after taking it, we still need to observe it."
Afterwards, the second elder of the Chu family inspected all the pills one by one, and with his discerning eye, he gave them all a five-star rating.
Wenwen, who was sitting at the lower end of the table watching, couldn't help but complain to Aying after hearing this.
"How could the pills produced by my own space be bad?! Humph! I only gave them five stars."
"If I don't give you five stars, how many stars do you want?"
Aying pouted and reminded her, "Master, greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant; know when to stop."
"Okay, okay, I need to be down-to-earth, I can't be greedy, I can't have unrealistic dreams..."
Just as Wenwen and Aying were chatting, Wen Qilin and the head of the Chu family finally started talking about the fake Foundation Establishment Pill.
"Patriarch Chu, these are pseudo Foundation Establishment Pills, three in total."
As Wen Qilin spoke, three pill bottles appeared on the table.
"According to the seller's wishes, two were sold to the Chu family, and the last one was put up for auction."
"Very well, the Chu family will certainly comply."
It wasn't over yet; Wen Qilin took out another elixir bottle.
"This is a Body Protection Pill. If you have any hidden injuries, using it in conjunction with a Pseudo-Foundation Establishment Pill will enhance its effect. There are ten pills inside. Do you think the Chu family wants these? If not..."
Before Wen Qilin could finish speaking, the Chu family head interrupted impatiently: "Yes, yes, yes, I want half of it, and I'll leave the other half for the auction."
The hurried sound made the Chu family members in the reception room suppress their laughter.
In fact, the Body Protection Pill is just the basic version of the pseudo Foundation Establishment Pill. Wenwen had her reasons for changing the name.
Based on her own experience, taking this medicine during the breakthrough process can indeed greatly alleviate the pain and protect the dantian from damage.
Although the degree of damage reduction varies from person to person, using it in conjunction with the pseudo-Foundation Building Pill will greatly increase the chances of success.
A moment later, the Chu family head handed Wen Qilin a storage bag and said, "This contains the advance payment for the pills. The remaining amount will be paid according to the rules once the auction price is announced. Is this acceptable, Mr. Wen?"
"no problem."
Wen Qilin pondered for a few moments, then asked, "Patriarch Chu, I have a request: where in Xingyu City can I buy a flying machine?"
Aircraft?
The Chu family head was in a bit of a predicament. Xingyu City didn't have this kind of flying vehicle, nor did any of the surrounding cities. The Chu family's flying vehicle was brought back by the Third Elder when he returned from the north.
“Master Wen, there are no flying machines for sale in the surrounding cities.”
"No?"