The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

"I hope to collaborate with Jixia Academy to sell and produce this type of magical material together."

"I will provide the secret formula, and Jixia Academy will provide the manpower and resources. I only require a 10% profit."

Confucius's expression turned serious as he looked at Li Qing, "So, are you here to negotiate with me as a private individual or as a representative of the academy on a nationwide tour?"

Li Qing looked at Confucius, feeling a slight stir in his heart, "What's the difference between the two?"

"If you are negotiating with me as a private individual, then the price you want will be higher."

"I can offer you at most three-tenths, and Jixia Academy will take the remaining ninety-seven percent."

"Jixia Academy has never lacked resources, while you lack the channels, the backing of a powerful force, and sufficient resources, so I can only offer you three-tenths."

"Furthermore, from now on, you cannot disclose this formula to anyone else, or else you will face the pursuit of Jixia Academy."

"If you are negotiating with me as a representative of Jixia Academy on a nationwide tour."

"Then it will be a division of interests within the academy."

"The academy has its own rules and regulations, and a ten percent profit complies with the rules, but you will also need to sign a treaty."

"The secret formula can only be used by the academy or your own family."

"However, if you give up your touring status, then you will only receive three-tenths of the profit, following the rules."

Li Qing was slightly surprised to hear this, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Jixia Academy was even more domineering than he had imagined.

But even if others have money, power, and connections, he must endure even if he does not submit.

After all, he was the one seeking cooperation. What he needed was a stable and secure channel, one that would not attract the attention of anyone and could shield him from all.

"Of course, I am negotiating this matter as a representative of the nationwide tour."

Confucius nodded slightly, "What kind of magical material is it? I need to see its value."

"Whether it's worth the academy's production."

Li Qing smiled faintly and took out the copied "Five Qi Bronze."

Confucius took it with a smile, and after a brief scan, he said, "This is a high-quality magical material. The Five Qi Bronze produced has a beneficial effect on Blood Essence Qi, making it very suitable for Confucian cultivators."

"This magical material is very good. It is estimated that its price on the market could reach two pieces of Zho-grade Essence Qi stone."

"This magical material has enough value for production."

Suddenly, Li Qing said, "Can I advance some Zho-grade Essence Qi stones from the academy?"

"Advance? How many do you want?" Confucius looked at him strangely.

"I need 1000 pieces."

"1000? That's a bit too much. It's probably the commission for 500 catties of 'Five Qi Red Copper.'"

"It will take at least three months to digest. Are you asking for an advance of three months' share?"

"Yes, I need these Essence Qi stones urgently."

"Alright, I will have someone deliver them to you."

"Thank you, Master," Li Qing sincerely thanked him.

Confucius's gaze fell on him, a faint smile on his face.

Pointing to the "Five Qi Bronze" placed aside, he said, "Aren't you afraid that I will keep it for myself after seeing it?"

Li Qing laughed at the question, "Jixia Academy sets an example for all scholars, emphasizing the importance of rules and spreading the teachings of the hundred schools of thought."

"If even the secret of a high-quality magical material is to be seized, then I can only blame myself for being blind."

"Then I will have to seek justice from the Dragon King."

Li Qing said half seriously and half jokingly.

Confucius nodded, "You see things very clearly. Jixia Academy emphasizes the importance of rules."

"Without rules, there can be no order, and without order, there will be chaos."

"It's a pity that some people just don't understand."

Confucius seemed to have realized something and said with a hint of regret.

Li Qing's heart stirred slightly, "My speculation was indeed correct."

"Alright, I will make arrangements. You can go back now."

Li Qing nodded slightly and left the place.

Watching Li Qing's disappearing figure, Confucius's face revealed a hint of contemplation.

"This person is beyond fate, and no Divine Ability can affect him."

"Now that he has joined my Jixia Academy as a nationwide tour representative, it may not be a bad thing."

"He can influence the fate of many people, even protect some who are destined to die."

"Through friendship and mutual benefit, I can bind him to Jixia Academy."

"And there is only one year left until the end of the dynasty's succession. The Kun Tai Emperor is not someone who will sit idly by."

"It's just a pity that behind all this are the forces of many traditions. Although he is brilliant, he cannot resist the overwhelming trend."

"All I can do is to preserve the vitality of the Nine Provinces as much as possible."

"And with the descent of the stars and the coming of a great disaster, everyone in the world will be involved."

"Perhaps it will be another great catastrophe like the one 3000 years ago."

Taking a deep breath, a hint of melancholy flashed in Confucius's eyes.

...

Li Qing was in a good mood as the deal was successful.

There were many students in the academy, and it was just the time when classes were over. Groups of people were walking out of the academy.

Most of them were going home, while some were going out for a break and would return to stay in the academy.

There were dormitories for students in the academy, located at the back of the academy.

As Li Qing walked, he suddenly noticed someone secretly watching him.

Without a sound, he quietly activated the "Six Senses to Observe All" technique.

His hearing, sense of smell, and perception quickly increased a hundredfold, gathering information within a radius of ten meters in his mind.

A clear figure appeared in his mind, an ordinary-looking student.

An ordinary face, ordinary eyes, nose, and mouth. No one would pay attention to him in a crowd.

He exuded a faint scholarly air, but his eyes flickered with a sense of cunning.

This person's name was Qian Jinchuan, a student of the School of Stratagems and a lackey of Zhou Xinglong.

"Was it this person who entered my room yesterday? Heh."

A shadow emerged from his own shadow and stealthily slipped into Qian Jinchuan's shadow.

Qian Jinchuan had no idea, pretending to follow a few people from a distance, but he was actually observing Li Qing.

Returning to his room, Li Qing's eyes flickered. The black thread he had left behind had broken once again.

"Indeed, they have come again."

"It seems they are not giving up."

"The School of Stratagems is really troublesome," Li Qing frowned.

"Let's wait. I will deal with you after I reach the peak of Body Strengthening and step into the realm of Human Tribulation."

An hour later, Zheng Lao's voice came from outside the door.

"Is Li Xunyou here? The dean asked me to bring something to you."

Li Qing's eyes lit up, and he stood up excitedly, about to open the door.

However, he suddenly paused and once again used his own magic.

Feeling a chill in his heart, there was no one outside.

The anomaly followed the laws of reality, creating deceptive information.

"Damn, they're persistent."

Li Qing was in a good mood, and the deal was successful.

There were many students in the academy, and it was just the time when classes were over. Groups of people were walking out of the academy.

Most of them were going home, while some were going out for a break and would return to stay in the academy.

There were dormitories for students in the academy, located at the back of the academy.

As Li Qing walked, he suddenly noticed someone secretly watching him.

Without a sound, he quietly activated the "Six Senses to Observe All" technique.

His hearing, sense of smell, and perception quickly increased a hundredfold, gathering information within a radius of ten meters in his mind.

A clear figure appeared in his mind, an ordinary-looking student.

An ordinary face, ordinary eyes, nose, and mouth. No one would pay attention to him in a crowd.

He exuded a faint scholarly air, but his eyes flickered with a sense of cunning.

This person's name was Qian Jinchuan, a student of the School of Stratagems and a lackey of Zhou Xinglong.

"Was it this person who entered my room yesterday? Heh."

A shadow emerged from his own shadow and stealthily slipped into Qian Jinchuan's shadow.

Qian Jinchuan had no idea, pretending to follow a few people from a distance, but he was actually observing Li Qing.

Returning to his room, Li Qing's eyes flickered. The black thread he had left behind had broken once again.

"Indeed, they have come again."

"It seems they are not giving up."

"The School of Stratagems is really troublesome," Li Qing frowned.

"Let's wait. I will deal with you after I reach the peak of Body Strengthening and step into the realm of Human Tribulation."

An hour later, Zheng Lao's voice came from outside the door.

"Is Li Xunyou here? The dean asked me to bring something to you."

Li Qing's eyes lit up, and he stood up excitedly, about to open the door.

However, he suddenly paused and once again used his own magic.

Feeling a chill in his heart, there was no one outside.

The anomaly followed the laws of reality, creating deceptive information.

"Damn, they're persistent."

"The School of Stratagems is really troublesome," Li Qing frowned.

"Let's wait. I will deal with you after I reach the peak of Body Strengthening and step into the realm of Human Tribulation."

An hour later, Zheng Lao's voice came from outside the door.

"Is Li Xunyou here? The dean asked me to bring something to you."

Li Qing's eyes lit up, and he stood up excitedly, about to open the door.

However, he suddenly paused and once again used his own magic.

Feeling a chill in his heart, there was no one outside.

The anomaly followed the laws of reality, creating deceptive information.

"Damn, they're persistent."