After a fierce exchange of words between the two.
Finally a contract was made.
The general idea is: Li Yuntian will refining the Fiery Eight Directions Formation Disk and Formation Flag in batches within two years, and the requirement is that they can at least withstand a full blow from the Nascent Soul Monk. The materials required for refining the formation will be provided by the Zhao family. After completing the re-refining, the Zhao family will give Li Yuntian five hundred Junshan spirit ink stones as a reward. At the same time, Li Yuntian must live in Weishan during the re-refining of the formation. The Zhao family is allowed to send people to monitor it, and he is not allowed to go down the mountain for any reason. ...
Anyway.
Although this contract has restrictions on both parties, in general it restricts Li Yuntian more.
But there is nothing we can do.
He is naturally in a weak position in this transaction.
The Zhao family does not need to upgrade the formation, but the Shanling Ink Stone is something he must obtain.
and.
Zhao Yongqi actually paid attention to the contract.
Excluding the Shanling Inkstone that re-refined the formation, the reward for the remaining Shanling Inkstone is set at five hundred jun, not all the remaining Shanling Inkstone.
Thus.
According to his estimation, he might still have 10/20 of the Shanling Black Stone left in the end, which doesn't mean he was completely wiped out all at once.
...
Originally, Zhao Yongqi thought that Li Yuntian would be able to complete the formation again soon.
In this way, the possible problem of casual cultivators will be solved. Although the Fiery Eight Square Formation is mainly for defense and secondary murder, it can defend against the formation of Golden Core cultivators. It should not be difficult to pose a threat to the Foundation Establishment cultivators.
but.
Although Li Yuntian could not complete the refining of the Fiery Eight Directions Formation in a short time.
But under Zhao Yongqi's request and the temptation of Shanling Moshi.
He still agreed to first arrange a murderous formation in Weishan Palace that could threaten the foundation.
This way.
The plan to lure the snake out of its hole has added a very important link.
The time for refining the formations was not immediate. Considering that he needed to use the formations to defend against the casual cultivators, Zhao Yongqi postponed the time to two months later.
Next.
It's time to catch the traitor.
...
The next day.
The bell of Weishan Palace rang three times.
This was a signal to summon the monks of the Zhao family for discussion. It only rang three times, indicating that it was not an emergency and the monks on duty at important posts did not need to come.
"Uncle Chongbai, is today a special day? Why do you suddenly want to go to Weishan Palace to discuss matters?"
"I don't know, maybe it has something to do with the Great Elder's foundation building."
"But I heard that the great elder has gone into seclusion."
"..."
For ordinary monks of the Zhao family, the number of times they go to Weishan Palace is actually very few. Basically all Zhao family monks are under the jurisdiction of various deacons and elders, so if there is anything, they only need to convey it to the deacons or elders.
Everyone came to Weishan Palace one after another.
I saw Zhao Yong sitting cross-legged on the upper cloud platform.
Zhao Yongwen and Zhao Fuyu, the two girls who are closest to the clan leader, are standing tall and graceful in aqua blue robes. They stood on both sides of the lower part of the cloud platform, holding huge trays in their hands, covered with red cloth, and they didn't know what they contained.
"Meet the clan leader."
"Meet the clan leader and meet the deacons."
"..."
The monks from the Zhao family came intermittently, saluted one after another, and sat down after Zhao Yongqi agreed.
In addition to responding to the greetings of the cultivators.
At other times, Zhao Yongqi squinted and looked in the direction of the door without moving, not knowing what he was thinking.
What makes people laugh or cry is.
Although the two women, Zhao Yongwen and Zhao Fuyu, stood in different positions, their eyes always collided intentionally or unintentionally. The former had round, jewel-like black eyes, and his eyes seemed to be able to speak, with cold eyebrows.
The latter is much more stable, fair-skinned, delicate and refined.
Her behavior was calm and natural, and she stood tall and graceful with a slight smile on her face, not affected by Zhao Yongwen at all.
But so ignored.
But it made Zhao Yongwen feel even more indignant, and she scolded the bad woman who was pretending so many times.
She raised her head and glanced at Zhao Yongqi.
Seeing that he didn't pay attention to Zhao Fuyu at all, he felt a little relieved.
"Brother Fourteen is not someone who can be seduced by beauty. His relationship with his childhood sweetheart is the most reliable."
Zhao Yongwen thought so in her heart.
Seeing this scene out of the corner of his eye, Zhao Yongqi was secretly pleased. It would be great for Zhao Yongwen to come out of the haze of the death of the third elder.
But listen to what Zhao Chongxue said.
When alone at night, Zhao Yongwen would still cry secretly.
It doesn't hurt.
I believe it will all pass as time goes by, just like Zhao Fuyu.
Arranging Zhao Yongwen and Zhao Fuyu together was unintentional. The two were in similar situations, but Zhao Fuyu looked calm every day, while she herself cried all day long, which aroused her competitive spirit, and she began to compare herself with Zhao Fuyu unconsciously. Now at least it is clear. No more whimpering.
Even practicing has become more conscious.
But inadvertently.
You can still see the true emotions in her heart.
...
"Everyone who can come should have arrived, so there is no need to wait any longer."
When there were nearly sixty monks in Weishan Hall, Zhao Yongqi finally spoke.
The words fell.
The red door of Weishan Palace was slowly closed by the mortal boy guarding the door.
"Although the third elder has left, he has many affairs in his hands but cannot be left without an owner. This is why we have been called here today."
Although this excuse is an excuse, it is a very suitable excuse and no one can find fault with it.
"Before that, there is one more thing."
Zhao tapped his toes, and his figure immediately floated down from the cloud platform, saying: "This month's salary was delayed due to the death of the third elder, so I will make up for it today."
Finished.
Zhao Yongqi walked towards the monk closest to him.
The fourth elder is in retreat, and the one closest to him is Deacon Zhao Chongxue.
After he left, two women, Zhao Yongwen and Zhao Fuyu, followed closely behind him, carrying trays.
"Aunt Chongxue, these are the spiritual stones and elixirs for this month."
What was on the tray was a storage bag with black patterns and gold edges. Zhao Yongqi gently touched the storage bag. Seventy-five spiritual stones and two palm-sized white jade bottles with plum blossom patterns appeared in front of Zhao Chongxue.
The basic monthly salary of a deacon is thirty-five spiritual stones.
However, on this basis, if you hold other corresponding duties, there will be additional subsidies.
Southern Xinjiang is no better than Luo Kingdom.
If you are not careful, your life may be in danger, so the corresponding treatment will be greatly improved. After all, many people are doing things that sacrifice their lives.
"Thank you, patriarch."
Zhao Chongxue saluted and thanked him.
"Auntie, there's no need to be polite." Zhao Yongqi gently held her arm and helped her up.
Then he encouraged: "My aunt has been working hard for the Zhao family every day, and the speed of cultivation has been delayed a lot. After the elder comes out of seclusion, he will go to Qianzhong Cave to purchase some purple sun fruits, especially to reward the monks who have done such a great service to the Zhao family."
It's all very natural.
Everyone on the field, including Zhao Chongxue himself, did not notice that when Zhao Yongqi touched her forearm, a trace of undetectable energy was absorbed into the sleeve robe by Zhao Yongqi.
This is the Qi machine needed for divination.
It does no harm to the original owner at all.
Probably only those who also practice the art of divination, or whose cultivation is at a higher level than Zhao Yongqi, can detect the passage of such energy.
