After Shen Qian and Yuan You, who were dressed in low-key attire, returned the mission scroll and the voucher for completing the mission, they arrived at the tenth floor under the guidance of the Martial Arts Association staff.
Compared with the bustle on the seventh floor, the tenth floor is divided into quiet reception rooms.
"This can be regarded as protecting privacy. Some organizations or individuals who issue tasks are unwilling to publicize it, so these private spaces exist."
In the luxuriously decorated VIP reception room, the two waiting people chatted casually. Yuan You made an introduction while making Kung Fu tea for Shen Qian.
It has to be said that Yuan You's posture and movements of making tea are pleasing to the eye, as if she has specially studied it, and even Shen Qian can't help but look at it a few more times.
The two came here to wait to collect the reward from the employer who issued the task. After all, the Martial Arts Association was only a middleman, but it would supervise the entire process.
"Speaking of which, why don't you wait and see the reaction below? With only two people in the slashing team, I'm afraid it will cause an uproar among everyone."
Yuan You remembered something and turned around with a smile.
"What's the point?" Shen Qian was startled, then shook his head and smiled, "I really don't care much about this kind of false reputation."
"That's right, you already have enough aura. Being the number one martial artist in the country is enough to be the best in the past and present. At least you can leave a mark in the annals of history."
Yuan You sat back next to Shen Qian with a cup of tea, looking like a little woman and smiling.
"But I guess it won't be hidden sooner or later. At least I think He Weichen and the others might have guessed something."
"Feel free to do it, later always saves a lot of trouble."
Shen Qian said indifferently.
His mentality now has matured a lot compared to a few months ago. Although he still has some stability in his bones, there are really not many things that he can take seriously.
Boom!
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Please come in!"
Yuan You shouted.
The door was pushed open, and a white-haired old man in a suit and leather shoes walked in accompanied by several bodyguards.
"Xiao Dalong, the current chairman of Longyuan Group, is worth tens of billions. I have seen him on the financial channel." Yuan You whispered in Shen Qian's ear.
Shen Qian's scalp was a little numb, and he always felt that some of the woman's little actions were intentional, but as a serious person at this time, Shen Qian couldn't say anything and could only keep sitting upright.
The old man glanced at the two people, then said something to a few bodyguards, then took a safe from the bodyguards and walked into the reception room alone.
"Hello you two... Hey, if I'm not mistaken, are you classmate Shen Qian?"
Xiao Dalong first said hello, and then said in slight shock.
"Hello, Mr. Xiao, it's me." Shen Qian nodded.
"Sure enough, a hero comes from a boy!"
After all, Xiao Dalong was experienced in the world, so he was not too surprised. He just praised him appreciatively, and then sat down opposite the two of them.
After asking Yuan You's name again, Xiao Dalong said, "I have confirmed that what you brought back is what I want. First of all, I want to solemnly say thank you to both of you!"
With that said, Xiao Dalong stood up and bowed.
Shen Qian didn't care about the other party's age, so he quickly stopped him and said, "Mr. Xiao's words are serious. We are just getting what we need."
"Since you have been to that place, you probably know some of the inside story. My gift is actually for my useless son."
Xiao Dalong was very emotional.
"Is your young master Xiao Yuan?"
Thinking of the name he heard from Nayi Luoli, Shen Qian guessed.
"It seems that the witch has indeed told you. Yes, Xiao Yuan is my only son and the sole heir of the Longyuan Group. And he has been lying in bed for twenty-four years."
Xiao Dalong said in a low voice.
"Why?" Shen Qian asked confused.
Shen Qian already knew some general information from Nayiluoli before, and also understood that "Tears of the Prisoner Girl" could save Xiao Yuan's life, but he did not know what happened to Xiao Yuan.
"Of course it's because of the curse of the witch!"
Xiao Dalong said bitterly, "You may not know that the enchantress comes from a world called 'witches'. Their methods are somewhat similar to our Feng Shui metaphysics, but they are even more difficult to guard against."
"The demon woman placed an extremely vicious curse at the cost of endless pain and eternal life. Xiao Yuan cannot speak or move. He will be trapped in nightmares and tortured forever."
"In the past twenty years, his physical condition has been deteriorating along with his mental breakdown. If he continues like this, he will never wake up in three or two years at most, and his soul will be trapped in the Asura Hell forever, and he will never be able to wake up again. The possibility of liberation!”
Shen Qian was shocked but silent after hearing this.
This kind of curse is completely a way to injure the enemy a thousand times and injure yourself a thousand times.
How much hatred must be there to make Nayilori willing to pay such a price... But then I thought about it, and how much persistent love was behind this kind of hatred.
But seeing the way Xiao Dalong gritted his teeth when he mentioned Na Yiluoli, Shen Qian didn't know whether he should say something or not.
"But have you ever thought about whether all these tragedies could have been avoided if Xiao Yuan had not betrayed her?"
Shen Qian was silent, but Yuan You, who was more emotional, couldn't help it, "Although Nayiluoli comes from a different world, some things may have gentler solutions..."
"Non-my family, its heart must be different!"
Xiao Dalong said categorically, "Some things cannot be compromised!"
"You..." Yuan You was a little annoyed at the other party's unreasonableness. She wanted to say something but was stopped by Shen Qian.
"Mr. Xiao, can this 'Prison Girl's Tears' cure Xiao Yuan?"
Shen Qian asked.
"This is just a medicine guide. We still need to ask the prince to refine the antidote. But even if it can't completely remove the curse on my son, it can at least make his condition much better."
Xiao Dalong's attitude towards Shang Shenqian was obviously much better, and he explained patiently.
Prince?
Shen Qian was thoughtful, but did not ask any more questions. Instead, he said, "Then Xiao Yuan has been ill for twenty-four years, why is this reward announced now?"
"Classmate Shen Qian doesn't know that the location of the 'Goddess' Tomb' is changing all the time. This is also one of the Witch Clan's Feng Shui methods. Previously, because the specific location could not be determined for a long time, rashly issuing a reward was just like finding a needle in a haystack. "
Xiao Dalong sighed, "It was only recently that it was confirmed that the tomb of the goddess would appear in Jingcheng, so I rushed here from Mingcheng."
"That's it, I understand."
Shen Qian nodded, indicating that he had no doubts.
"Anyway, I really want to thank you, Classmate Shen Qian, for this time. I have personally brought you the reward for this bounty. Classmate Shen Qian can choose one of the two."
Xiao Dalong said, putting the safe in his hand on the table, and then opened the fingerprint lock on it.
There was a burst of light, and inside the safe, there was a coral-like bright yellow plant lying.
The strange fragrance instantly filled the entire reception room.
"Is this... ambergris?"
Shen Qian had read many books on alchemy, but he recognized this legendary precious spiritual plant at a glance.
"Senior student Shen Qian is indeed very knowledgeable. Yes, this is ambergris. This plant weighs about three liang and seven qian."
Xiao Dalong glanced at Shen Qian in surprise, then nodded.
"What is ambergris?" This touched upon Yuan You's knowledge blind spot.
"An extremely rare and rare spiritual plant that only grows in the deep sea two thousand meters below. There is a legend that it was formed from the saliva of a dragon."
Shen Qian explained briefly.
"If you take this ambergris and ask a master to refine it, you can get an 'Evergreen Pill' if the refining is successful."
"The Evergreen Pill that can increase longevity?"
Yuan You's eyes lit up, but he was no stranger to this pill.
Among all known elixirs, there are very few that can increase vitality without side effects, and Evergreen Pill is the most famous one.
It is famous for its extremely low threshold. As long as you can fully digest the medicinal power, taking one pill can increase your life span by three to five years.
Don't underestimate it as if it's only a few years, but when life comes to the end, you will know how precious time is.
A high-level martial artist can live thirty to fifty years longer than ordinary people. In fact, many powerful people buy this kind of elixir, mainly to give it to their relatives and partners with low cultivation level.
It doesn't cure disease, but it can really extend your life.
Yuan You vaguely remembered that an Evergreen Pill that she had seen at an auction seemed to have been sold for 150 million.
Basically, the strong men from mountains and seas are fighting for it.
An ordinary warrior would not be able to spend so much money to buy a life-extending pill.
"But what do you mean by successful refining? Could it still fail?" Yuan You immediately thought of something.
"Every elixir has the possibility of failure in refining, and this possibility is generally not low." Shen Qian said with a smile, "How can anything in this world be 100% successful?"
"Classmate Shen Qian has seen it thoroughly." Xiao Dalong nodded, "So although the Evergreen Pill is worth hundreds of millions, the actual market value of this ambergris is only between 50,000 and 60 million."
"This brings me to the alternative I mentioned. If Shen Qian doesn't want this ambergris, he can also directly choose to take the 80 million in cash..."
"Of course, no matter what Mr. Shen Qian chooses, he still has to pay a 5% handling fee to the Martial Arts Association."
Xiao Dalong added one last sentence and waited patiently for Shen Qian's choice.
Yuan You on the side hesitated to speak.
This choice seems really confusing.
It seems that there is more cash, but the ambergris has the possibility of turning into an evergreen elixir, but it has to bear the risk of failure.
Before Yuan You could think clearly, Shen Qian had already spoken, "Then I'll accept this ambergris, thank you Mr. Xiao."
Yuan You was a little surprised. She actually thought cash was safer, but since Shen Qian had already chosen, she couldn't say anything more.
Shen Qian smiled slightly and did not explain to Yuan You.
Refining failed?
What a joke.
Will he fail?
Moreover, if one ambergris plant is used as a medicine guide, not one evergreen pill can be refined, the normal number is three!
As for why you take it to the alchemist, even if you succeed, you can only get one. The answer is obvious. The other two are the alchemist's reward.
...It’s so damn dark!
Even though he was theoretically a member of that circle, Shen Qian couldn't help but complain.
The price is two-thirds, and everyone is still flocking to it, which once again highlights the power of knowledge.
No matter what, if Shen Qian takes away this ambergris and collects other medicinal materials, his harvest will be far more than the mere 80 million.
Shen Qian didn't say these words, so Xiao Dalong naturally wouldn't interfere with Shen Qian's choice. After the two chatted for a few more words, Xiao Dalong said goodbye and left.
Then the staff of the Martial Arts Association came in, and after Shen Qian paid another 2.8 million handling fee, the ambergris officially became Shen Qian's property.
"Shen Qian, why did you stop me from questioning him just now?"
After there were only two people left in the room, Yuan You didn't care about Longxi, but she remembered her previous dissatisfaction.
Probably because as a woman, Yuan You has some sympathy for Nayi Luoli in her heart.
"This matter is not as simple as you think. What he said will only be what he insists on. What's the point of asking again?" Shen Qian shook his head.
"What do you mean?" Yuan You was a little confused.
"No investigation, no right to speak."
Shen Qian said leisurely and put the bracelet that was still on the search interface on the coffee table.
"While waiting for Xiao Dalong to arrive, I searched the Internet for all the news related to Longyuan Group in recent years, and also checked some other news through a special channel. There are still many clues about this matter."
Shen Qian's eyes flashed.
"For example?" Yuan You didn't expect that Shen Qian had done his homework in advance and couldn't help but wonder.
"Twenty-four years ago was not only the time when Nayiluoli passed through the 'Gate', nor was it only the time when Xiao Yuan was cursed, it was also the time when the Longyuan Group rose..."
"What?" Yuan You keenly heard something was wrong.
"Not only that, if you look up the history of Longyuan Group's fortune, you will be surprised to find that they first started by selling something called 'lucky charms'. The retail price at that time was 100,000 each."
"Lucky charm?" Yuan You was stunned, "Does anyone believe in this thing about burning incense in temples?"
"What if it really works?" Shen Qian asked.
"How...wait, witchcraft?" Yuan You was smart after all, and when she contacted the timeline mentioned by Shen Qian, she realized something clearly.
"It seems that you have thought of it... Do you still remember the first words Nayi Luoli said when talking about Xiao Yuan?" Shen Qian sighed.
"I gave everything to him, I betrayed my faith, my race... Hiss, Nayi Luoli taught Xiao Yuan witchcraft?" Yuan You said in shock.
"Probably."
Shen Qian nodded, "In the first ten years when it was founded, Longyuan Group only sold some feng shui and metaphysics treasures. It was only later that it switched to technology and biology."
"You mean, the love between Xiao Yuan and Na Yiluoli was a conspiracy from the very beginning, just to obtain those witchcraft? This, this..."
Yuan You found it a little difficult to accept what seemed to be the truth.
If this is the case, Nayilori is too pitiful. No wonder, no wonder she would plant such a vicious curse at the cost of never being able to transcend.
"This is too despicable. Even if Nayi Luoli is a foreigner, she shouldn't use such methods..." Yuan You said angrily.
"Shh, be careful what you say." Shen Qian covered her lips.
"Huh?" Yuan You blinked in confusion.
"Because...if I guessed correctly, there is probably a shadow of a prince behind this matter." Shen Qian said softly.
"Prince?"
Yuan You's eyes widened.
"I wasn't sure before. It wasn't until just now that Xiao Dalong said that we needed to ask the prince to help refine the antidote, that I had some confidence."
Shen Qian let out a breath.
"What kind of person is the prince? Why would he help an ordinary businessman? The prince is not short of money. If the incident that year was really a chess game, then only the prince has the ability to be a chess player..."
Yuan You was even more confused after hearing this. At this moment, she felt that her brain was a little out of control, and she couldn't understand Shen Qian's words for a while.
"Forget it, it's useless to think too much. It doesn't have much to do with us anyway."
Shen Qian took the initiative to terminate the topic in mid-progress.
In fact, he still had some unsolved doubts, but he was worried that if there was really a prince behind the scenes, he would undoubtedly be asking for trouble if he got involved too deeply.
Human race... alien race...
I hope this is really just a simple racial war, right?
And I am just a passer-by in this incident that I don’t know if there will be a follow-up.
Shen Qian shook his head to stop those distracting thoughts. When he turned around, he was startled because Yuan You was looking at him with his chin clenched, his eyes bright and a look of intoxication on his face.
"Kiss me." Yuan You whispered.
"Ah?" Shen Qian was confused. What is this request?
"For the first time, I feel that someone my age can crush me in terms of IQ. Shen Qian, do you know how handsome you are now?" Yuan You said nervously.
Shen Qian opened his mouth and reflected on himself.
It seems that he has become more and more sensible recently, and the system's subtle power is really terrifying...
With the crazy growth of mental power and the perfect acquisition of a large amount of knowledge, maybe even a pig can take off, right?
Shen Qian was still distracted and was instantly knocked down by Yuan You without any precautions.
Damn...terrible woman!
Teacher, you must have seen it, this is really not my initiative!
