Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 170 - 135: Fu Yin Xue: In What Way Am I Inferior to That Fox Spirit?

Chapter 170: Chapter 135: Fu Yin Xue: In What Way Am I Inferior to That Fox Spirit?

Ling Changqing’s decisive reaction took Fu Yin Xue slightly by surprise.

However, the intelligent Female Cultivator didn’t dwell on it. Seeing the young man take out the full amount of Spirit Stones, she instructed her maid to hand him the nine Jade Scrolls.

"Alright, this transaction is complete. Next is the matter of repaying your family’s debt."

As Ling Changqing spoke, he took out the token Ling Qiyue had given him: a brilliantly glowing Spirit Talisman, along with her handwritten letter.

Since acquiring the abundant resources of the Changqing Continent, the Ling Family’s financial situation had improved dramatically, which was why Ling Qiyue had decided to repay this debt ahead of schedule.

Fu Yin Xue nodded. "Junior Sister Ling borrowed resources from me on five separate occasions, including what she needed for her Core Formation back then.

To date, the total principal and interest come to two thousand nine hundred fifty middle-grade Spirit Stones. Since it’s being paid in installments, you only need to pay three hundred middle-grade Spirit Stones this time."

"That won’t be necessary. We’ll pay it all off at once!"

Ling Changqing said immediately.

Fu Yin Xue looked slightly astonished. "It seems the resource output from the Changqing Continent is more than just abundant. Very well, have it your way!"

Clearly, the Ling Family’s current financial strength had exceeded Fu Yin Xue’s assessment, to the point that she felt it necessary to re-evaluate their future prospects.

Ling Changqing once again took out a sufficient quantity of middle-grade Spirit Stones, had the maid beside him count and verify them, and then had Fu Yin Xue sign to acknowledge the payment.

The Spirit Stones for purchasing the information and repaying the debt all came from the family’s public treasury, not from Ling Changqing’s personal wealth.

"Junior Brother Ling, if your family needs any loans in the future, don’t hesitate to come find me!

On my authority, I can grant the Ling Family a line of credit for resources up to twenty thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

Fu Yin Xue said with a beaming smile.

Now that the Ling Family was a true Golden Core power and occupied an auspicious, resource-rich land like the Changqing Continent, their status was naturally on a completely different level than before.

"Mm, I’ll keep that in mind. If the need arises in the future, I’ll come find you, Senior Sister."

Ling Changqing said, thinking that as long as the Ling Family didn’t face any external wars, they probably wouldn’t need such loans again.

"Alright, the third matter is purchasing a batch of resources needed for the family’s development. I’ll have to trouble you again, Senior Sister!"

Ling Changqing continued, as this was another one of his tasks for this trip.

Fu Yin Xue smiled. "I knew you’d bring this up, Junior Brother. It’s a simple matter. What are you looking to buy?"

Ling Changqing then took out a resource list he had prepared long ago and had the maid by his side pass it to Fu Yin Xue.

She took it, glanced over it, and nodded lightly. "This is quite a long list, and some of these are rather sensitive materials.

But since it’s a request from you, Junior Brother, I’ll have to fulfill it for you this once."

She whispered a few instructions to her trusted maid, who acknowledged them respectfully and turned to leave.

While they waited, Fu Yin Xue continued to hint that this batch of resources, worth three thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones, could be given to the Ling Family for free.

Furthermore, she could represent her organization and give the Ling Family another generous compensation.

As for the condition... it was very simple: Ling Changqing would have to leave the Ling Family and join the organization she represented.

"Senior Sister, this approach of yours is rather unscrupulous! If Ling Qiyue were here today, would you still be saying this?"

Ling Changqing’s tone was indifferent. Poaching talent was a practice that was never well-received.

’Besides, in the eyes of outsiders, is a mere Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator really worth her organization paying such a high price to recruit?’

Fu Yin Xue’s smile didn’t falter. "Junior Sister Ling and I are indeed close friends of many years, but what I’m proposing is actually more beneficial for you!

If you join us, you will receive the organization’s full support to nurture your talent. As long as you prove yourself worthy, you can, at the very least, achieve the Nascent Soul True Monarch Dao Fruit in the future!"

Ling Changqing scoffed. "That’s hard to say. What if my growth doesn’t meet expectations? Wouldn’t your organization suffer a huge loss?"

’Does the child of a Nascent Soul True Monarch always become a Nascent Soul True Monarch? Can the Direct Disciple of a Divinity Transformation Great Power always step into the Divinity Transformation Realm?’

’A moment’s thought would tell you it’s impossible.’

Even if the descendants of great figures don’t lack Cultivation Resources, receive tireless nurturing and guidance from their ancestors, and have all sorts of opportunities, whether they can ultimately develop successfully still depends on fate.

Examples of a major power declining or even collapsing because its previous generation’s pillar of support unexpectedly perished, leaving no successor, were all too common in the Cultivation Realm.

Therefore, Ling Changqing felt that even if Fu Yin Xue had used some special means to detect something extraordinary about him, she couldn’t possibly see through the secret of the Era Star Palace.

Thus, her insistence on recruiting him would certainly seem to be a significant risk in the eyes of others.

Fu Yin Xue spoke gently, "What you say isn’t wrong, Junior Brother. But I don’t have any special reason; I’ve simply set my sights on you!

That’s why I’ve made such an unconventional decision. Just tell me, are you willing?"

"Ling Qiyue... is already my Dao Companion!"

Ling Changqing stated succinctly.

The implication was clear: ’You can’t expect me to be a heartless man who abandons his partner, can you? That would be going too far.’

"Re...ally?"

The expression on Fu Yin Xue’s face froze for a moment, as if she couldn’t quite believe it.

This handsome youth was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, while Ling Qiyue was a genuine Golden Core Master. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn’t even be impossible for her to find a Nascent Soul True Monarch as a Dao Companion.

Yet, she had chosen Ling Changqing, even though his current cultivation was far beneath hers.

"You can ask her yourself in the future and you’ll know!"

"You... Ugh!"

Fu Yin Xue’s expression visibly fell.

She didn’t deny that she held some secret feelings for Ling Changqing. After all, talented prospects were not uncommon within the organization, but a favored child of the Great Dao with profound Luck and Fortune was exceptionally rare.

But now, Ling Qiyue had beaten her to it, completely dashing some of her hopes, which was incredibly frustrating for her.

"So be it. In the end, I was being presumptuous."

After a long moment of silence, Fu Yin Xue let out a soft sigh.

At this moment, she was even a little jealous of Ling Qiyue. ’How come that fox spirit gets all the good things?’

’In what way am I inferior to that fox spirit?’

Of course, out of a woman’s sense of propriety, this thought could only be hidden deep in her heart, never to be spoken aloud.

However, Ling Qiyue’s unconventional actions undoubtedly meant that she had truly seen Ling Changqing’s extraordinary nature. That was why she had acted so decisively, giving no "fox spirits" on the outside any opportunity to poach him.

Fu Yin Xue glanced down at the majestic, imposing peaks on her own chest, her eyes flickering.

Just then, the trusted maid returned. After bowing, she placed a Storage Bracelet enveloped in Spiritual Light in front of Fu Yin Xue.

Fu Yin Xue steadied her mind, took the Storage Bracelet, and inspected it. After confirming there were no issues, she had the maid pass it to Ling Changqing.

Ling Changqing took the Storage Bracelet, finished his inspection, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Thank you, Senior Sister. Here are the three thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones. Please accept them."

As he spoke, another large bag of middle-grade Spirit Stones, all cut and processed to a standard size, appeared on the table.

Fu Yin Xue said in a low voice, "It seems there are quite a few Spirit Stone Veins on the Changqing Continent?"

"Yes, there are indeed a few."

Ling Changqing replied impassively.

Although the three powers had initially demanded that the Ling Family not mine any Spirit Gold or Spirit Stone Veins on the Changqing Continent for twenty years, an agreement was one thing, and its actual enforcement was another.

’In any case, the Changqing Continent was now the Ling Family’s territory. Those three powers would never again be able to get their hands on this incredibly lucrative and auspicious land!’

"Perhaps I should pay a visit to the Feiyu Sea Region someday. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Junior Sister Ling. I find myself missing her now!"

Fu Yin Xue said in a low voice.

"You would be most welcome!"

Ling Changqing said with a smile. Her being willing to visit would certainly not be a bad thing for the Ling Family.

Then again, she was in charge of the intelligence and resource lending business at the Hanyue Gate Marketplace, making her a significant figure in the underworld. She might not have the opportunity to leave this place for a long trip.

After chatting for a while longer, Ling Changqing took his leave, and Fu Yin Xue personally saw him to the door.

He wandered around the Marketplace for a bit and, considering he would be staying for a few more days, chose a high-end inn. Upon entering, he once again opted to rent out a private courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, Ling Changqing inspected everything, inside and out. Finding no suspicious traces and holding all the Array Restriction Jade Talismans in his hands, he finally relaxed a little.