The original repairer

Chapter 239 Negotiation Interlude

"You all came out," Shi Chen said after coming to his senses, "I plan to live in the Red Flame Continent for a while and help the Huo Lie Clan refine some elixirs to repay Huo Wei for giving me the spiritual objects."

Liang Ruyan turned around, looked at Shi Chen gently and said, "It's up to you, my husband. Wherever you are, we'll be there."

"Husband, we will all listen to you." Xu Qianying said with a smile, her eyes full of obedience.

"Shi Chen, I want to stay in the Chiyan Continent with you." Huang Ziying bit her lip and said expectantly, her eyes fixed on Shi Chen.

Shi Chen looked at everyone, his heart filled with warmth, and said, "Okay, then we'll settle down here first. The Fire Tribe has treated us well, so I have to do my best."

Several people nodded, and Liang Ruyan said, "We will not hold our husband back. In the next period of time, we will also work hard to practice and strive to advance to the Divine Transformation Realm as soon as possible."

"After things here are over, I will go to the East China Sea to look for the sacred mountain of the East China Sea, find the treasures to renew the spiritual roots, and help Xu Qing renew her spiritual roots. When the time comes, you guys stay here and take good care of her." Shi Chen said.

At noon the next day, Huo Wei sent her housekeeper with ten portions of ambergris marrow, and Shi Chen began to develop the longevity pill.

In the past two days, when he was concentrating on developing the elixir, Huang Qi sent a message that the sect that wanted Shi Chen to refine the elixir in exchange for ambergris had arrived in the Holy City of Fire and hoped to have a face-to-face meeting with Shi Chen to discuss the matter.

Although the number of spiritual objects required is enough to refine the longevity pill, it is also good to prepare a few more.

Liang Ruyan and the other two were practicing, so Shi Chen had to go to negotiate alone.

Stepping into this high-end restaurant called "Lingxiao Tower", it feels like being in an otherworldly fairyland.

The lobby is spacious and bright, with countless sparkling pearls inlaid on the dome, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

In the center of the lobby, a massive fountain gurgled, its water clear and transparent, emitting a rich spiritual energy. Within the fountain, several spirit fish frolicked, their scales shimmering with multicolored light, creating a dreamlike scene.

On the surrounding walls hang precious fairy paintings, depicting spectacular scenes of immortals fighting and mythical beasts galloping. Every stroke contains endless charm and magic power.

Going up the spiral staircase, you will find a series of independent private rooms on the second floor.

The entrance to the private room was hung with an exquisite beaded curtain, swaying in the wind and making a crisp sound. Inside, the private room was elegantly and luxuriously decorated, with carved screens, exquisite incense burners, and gorgeous carpets, all of which showed nobility and luxury.

Going up further, you will find the observation deck on the top floor.

Standing here, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire city, with distant mountains, flowing rivers, and bustling streets all in sight.

In this Lingxiao Tower, whether it is the environment, decoration or food, it can be said to be first-class in the fairy world. It is an excellent place for all kinds of immortal monks to linger.

This building has seven floors. Fei Ri Zong made an appointment in the Lingzheng Hall of the building. The waiter of the restaurant led Shi Chen and slowly came to the door.

"Senior, we have arrived at the Lingzheng Hall. Please go in. I will take my leave." The waiter said respectfully.

Pushing open the door, Shi Chen found no one in the hall. He frowned slightly. He had arrived half a minute earlier. Even if they had made an appointment through Huang Qi, both parties should have arrived earlier. But now he had not seen the other party.

The tables and chairs in the hall were meticulously crafted from the finest spiritual wood, with clear grain and a faint fragrance. The seats were covered in soft spiritual fox fur, so comfortable to the touch that one felt as if they were sinking into the clouds.

Such an elegant environment made Shi Chen worried.

Although the person had not arrived yet, the first thing he did for this meeting was to obtain spiritual objects himself. As an invitation, Shi Chen called the waiter, ordered a table of the restaurant's specialty spiritual dishes and fine spiritual wine, and sat alone in the main seat, waiting in deep thought with an expressionless face.

Half an hour had passed since the scheduled meeting time, and Shi Chen's face was grim, his heart filled with rage. "This Fei Ri Sect is so disrespectful! They've arranged a time, yet they've been so long in showing up. They treat me with such contempt. Do they think they can manipulate me just because I'm so eager to obtain the spiritual object?" Shi Chen thought, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists.

He glanced at the untouched food and wine on the table and snorted coldly, "Forget it, since they are so rude, why should I wait here?" Shi Chen stood up and prepared to leave.

He hesitated again, "Perhaps they really were delayed by something important? Even so, they should have sent someone to let us know in advance."

However, this hesitation was quickly replaced by anger. "No, I can't let myself be looked down upon like this. My dignity cannot be trampled upon. Even if they give an explanation later, I will have to reconsider this cooperation."

Shi Chen took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and strode towards the door.

He stepped over the water-painted screen and came to the front hall. Just as he was about to go out, the door was opened by someone.

Shi Chen looked coldly and saw a Taoist priest wearing a light green Taoist robe, a plain green crown and an embarrassed expression push the door open.

Two people followed behind him, one on the left was wearing a white and red shirt, and a cyan-blue Taoist robe, and the other on the right was wearing a gray plain shirt, also wearing a cyan-blue Taoist robe.

Through spiritual investigation, it was found that among the three people, the leader's cultivation level was only the first level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, while the two people behind him were only at the middle stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

The three of them were stunned when they saw Shi Chen in front of them. The leader's face changed immediately and he forced a smile: "Fellow Daoist, you are Master Shi. I have heard of you for a long time! I have heard of you for a long time!"

Shi Chen snorted coldly and did not answer, his expression still indifferent.

The leading Taoist priest quickly bowed and apologized, "Master Shi, please don't be angry. We encountered some mishaps on the way, which is why we are late. I hope you will forgive us."

Shi Chen looked at him coldly and said, "Humph, your Feiri Sect is so disorganized. How can I trust you and cooperate with you?"

The Taoist priest quickly said, "Master, please calm down. This time, it was indeed our fault. I hope you will forgive us."

"Brother, he is just a cultivator who has reached the Perfect Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, he asked us for help first. Why should we be so servile?" The cultivator in white and red said dissatisfiedly.

"Shut up!" The leading Taoist's face changed drastically, and he shouted angrily, "Don't be rude! Master Shi's reputation is not something you can casually slander!"

The monk in white and red was frightened by the Taoist's aura and dared not say anything.

The Taoist once again apologized to Shi Chen: "Master Shi, my junior fellow apprentice is ignorant. Please be magnanimous and don't take it personally. We did come here with sincerity for this transaction."

Shi Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and then said, "Let me first listen to your purpose."

The Taoist heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Master, we in the Feiri Sect have long heard of your superb alchemy skills. We have come this time hoping to establish a long-term cooperation with you. As long as you can refine a specific elixir for us, we will do our best to supply the required spiritual materials."

Shi Chen said, "Let's not talk about long-term cooperation for now. How are you going to proceed with this transaction?"

The Taoist hurriedly took out a brocade box from his storage ring and said, "This is the two portions of ambergris from this transaction. Master, please review them. They can be used as a deposit."

Shi Chen took the brocade box, opened it and examined it. His expression eased slightly and he said, "You seem quite sincere. Let's go into the hall first and sit down to talk."

The four of them walked into the Ling Zheng Hall. Shi Chen's face still looked bad. He walked straight to the main seat and sat down.