Jia Musen was already used to Xiao Chen's endless abilities. Since Xiao Chen didn't want to say it, he wouldn't force him. This was the basic trust he had for a good friend!
"You don't have to say anything else. In short, I can only promise you that I will use 100 spiritual jades to exchange for five kinds of natural treasures. There's no need to talk about anything else. I'll go to the bathroom first." As the two were chatting, a low voice suddenly came from the cubicle beside them.
The sound of a chair being dragged could be heard. The two of them turned their heads and saw a middle-aged man walking out from behind the screen where Jia Renzhong was seated. He accidentally bumped into Jia Musen's shoulder. Then, he glanced at Jia Musen and left as if nothing had happened without apologizing.
Jia Musen didn't care too much about it. After the man left, he peeked through the screen and saw Jia Renzhong sitting there in a daze. His expression was somewhat dejected. It seemed that the negotiation wasn't going well.
Jia Musen had also heard the middle-aged man's words. He felt that this guy's train of thought was a little strange. Jia Musen was quite familiar with the cooperation method of 'exchanging spiritual jades for natural treasures'. In the market, 100 spiritual jades could be exchanged for 10 kinds of top-grade natural treasures. Usually, people would beg the Jia Family to exchange for them.
After all, high-grade spiritual jades were very rare and most of them were in the Jia Family. Although there weren't many top-grade natural treasures in stock, there was no comparison between the two.
The reason was that the difference in value between the two was quite large. Although they were both consumables, compared to natural treasures, most sects and families were willing to choose high-grade spiritual jades. After all, 100 spiritual jades could be exchanged for a spot to enter the Venerable secret realm. This was something that couldn't be exchanged for any amount of natural treasures!
Although there was a chance of failure in upgrading, the more spots there were, the higher the chance of success, right? No matter which sect or family it was, they all hoped to have one more Venerable under them. The more Venerables a family had, the more authority they had. Therefore, the more spiritual jades they had, the better!
However, from the tone of the middle-aged man just now, he didn't seem to care about spiritual jades at all. This was the key point that Jia Musen was puzzled about.
Although Jia Musen could probably guess that there was something fishy going on, he felt that it had nothing to do with him, so he didn't plan on getting involved.
Seeing that Jia Renzhong was the only one left and had yet to finish, a few of the branch family members gathered over. Jia Quichu was the first to speak, "Renzhong, why are you taking so long? Don't tell me you still haven't come to an agreement? They couldn't even settle such a simple contract. What a waste of resources! If it were me, I would have signed the highest contract already. "
"Exactly! I say, what's wrong with you? Don't tell me I can't even exchange for ten heavenly treasures? The competition's deadline is almost here. Look, everyone has already finished. You're the only one left. If you still can't get it, it will be very embarrassing! "Jia Shouluo said with a cheap smile.
"Tsk, tsk. Don't make wild guesses. Perhaps the masses still have trump cards that they haven't used yet." Jia Shilei put on a fake smile and said, "Just like yesterday when we were digging for the Spiritual Jades, none of us got any points. Only he got lucky and got one point with four Spiritual Jades. He won because of luck. Don't be jealous!"
"Sigh, Renzhong! This contract of yours is so simple. If it can't be signed with the highest contract, then it will really disappoint the Old Family Head and us brothers! You're so useless. Just give up on this competition! Using a hundred Spiritual Jades to actually not be able to exchange for ten heavenly treasures, our Jia Family can't afford to lose this face! "Jia Rijing patted Jia Renzhong's shoulder and said with a sneer.
"I … I won't give up! I must get this contract done. " Jia Renzhong gripped the pen in his hand tightly. Although he felt very angry at the few people's ridicule, he still gritted his teeth and persevered.
Persevering was persevering. Jia Renzhong was indeed a little puzzled in his heart. Why were Spiritual Jades so worthless in his hands? Other people could use this to exchange for more benefits, but he could only exchange for a mere five heavenly treasures. What the hell was going on?
Jia Renzhong didn't know that before the competition started, Jia Yutou had already secretly stuffed a bag of Spiritual Jades into the middle-aged man's hands, so that he could only sign the contract with the lowest standard no matter what.
That person accepted the Spiritual Jades and was naturally willing to help. Moreover, Jia Yutou had specially instructed him that after the matter was settled, there would be other rewards. Jia Yutou was originally their family's biggest partner. He was equivalent to a god of wealth. Of course, he wouldn't be stupid enough to not give the other party face!
"Hahaha! I really don't know where you get the courage from. Do you still think that you can continue to be so lucky? " Jia Rijing ridiculed unscrupulously. The few collateral descendants couldn't help but burst into laughter. Their laughter was full of mockery.
Everyone laughed a few times. Seeing that the middle-aged man had returned, Jia Quichu said to the others with an evil smile, "Let's go! Let's not hinder Jia Renzhong here. Maybe he still has a 'special' ultimate move. Later on, he will use it and easily win this competition? "
The other collateral descendants also heard the ambiguity in Jia Rijing's words. They revealed a "broken chrysanthemum" smile and winked at Jia Renzhong. Then, they all exited the compartment.
"Why are you still standing there in a daze? It's time for you to show off. Why don't you hurry up and help? " Seeing that the few silly collateral descendants had left, Xiao Chen hurriedly pushed Jia Musen, hinting him to go and help Jia Renzhong.
"Ah?! Who am I going to help? " Jia Musen was really in a daze. Hearing Xiao Chen's words, he was stunned. He didn't understand Xiao Chen's intention and was still standing there in confusion.
"Why can't your blockhead understand?" Xiao Chen said with an exasperated expression, "This person is Jia Hongyong's nephew. Naturally, you will take him as your disciple! If you help him at the critical moment, when he successfully becomes an elder, there will be less resistance for you to become the family head in the future, right? Otherwise, you will be the family head alone. The other elders will be Jia Huoyan and Jia Tuyao's fools. How will you win? "
"But … it's useless for me to go!" Jia Musen finally understood. His stunned expression turned into helplessness. "Even if I want to help, I don't have the ability. How can that middle-aged man listen to me? If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would only be able to get one point! "
Jia Musen also knew that he was alone. Although he had Xiao Chen's help, he couldn't help him for a lifetime. He had to take in a few trusted people.
But then again, even if he wanted to cultivate trusted people, he felt that he didn't have the strength. The main reason was that there weren't many people in the Jia family who could listen to him. Previously, after he left, his sense of existence was even lower.
"What are you afraid of? Didn't you just say that you have me, the external help? You just have to go there and show off! "Xiao Chen waved his hand and said lightly.
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