"It's already so late, why is Owner Qian here? Could it be that you have something urgent to discuss with me?" When Liu Ming saw the person in the room, he immediately asked with some surprise.
This person was the owner of the Qian House, Qian Chao.
"Mister Qian, the reason why I came here is actually because I have some good news to tell you. The Ice Silver Grass that mister wanted, my subordinates have finally bought one from another store. However, I would like mister to personally take a look and see if it is really suitable? "Qian Chao immediately stood up and spoke with a face full of smiles.
"If this is true, then I really must take a look first." When Liu Ming heard this, he was naturally overjoyed.
Qian Chao then took out a wooden box from his sleeve and handed it over with a smile.
Liu Ming took the wooden box and opened it. Inside was a pale silver Three Leaved Spirit Grass. Its surface was faintly emitting traces of cold air.
When Liu Ming saw this, a serious look flashed across his eyes. A light flashed in his hand and a silver needle that was a few inches long appeared.
Liu Ming held the wooden box in one hand and used two fingers to pinch the silver needle with the other. He stabbed it into one of the leaves of the Spirit Grass.
"Sizzle!"
The instant the silver needle pierced the light silver leaf, a cold air immediately passed through the silver needle and surged into Liu Ming's fingers.
After Liu Ming's fingers became a blur, he pulled the silver needle back from the spirit grass and glanced at it in front of him.
He then swept his eyes over it and saw that the front half of the silver needle was covered in a layer of faint white frost.
"Not bad, this is at least a fifty year old Ice Silver Grass. It is enough to treat my niece. This time, I really have to trouble Owner Qian to take the trouble. I will not stand on ceremony and accept it. " After Liu Ming saw the silver needle clearly, his expression relaxed as he spoke. At the same time, the silver needle between his fingers disappeared with a flash.
"Hehe, as long as this Spirit Grass is really useful, it's fine. This item was originally the reward that Madam agreed to for saving my life. I was only able to find it now, so I originally wanted to apologize to mister. "Qian Chao said with a smile.
"Owner Qian is too polite. Back then, this Qian only acted in passing. " Liu Ming spoke modestly. After closing the wooden box, he carefully put away the Ice Silver Grass.
"Actually, I came here for another matter, but I don't know if I should say it or not." Seeing Liu Ming accept the wooden box, Qian Chao's smile couldn't help but widen.
"Oh, Owner Qian, if you have something to say, feel free to speak your mind." Hearing that, Liu Ming's thoughts spun quickly, but his expression remained unchanged as he spoke.
"I heard from Madam that Mister Qian knows a bit about our Hundred Spirit House. What does Mister Qian think?" Qian Chao asked with a serious expression.
"Owner Qian, you mean …" Liu Ming narrowed his eyes and asked.
"I won't hide it from mister. I heard from Elder Mian that not only is Mister Qian's Fa Li great, your medical skills aren't below him. The Hundred Spirit House was looking for talents like Mister. Therefore, I personally came here this time to officially invite Mister to become a guest of the Hundred Spirit House. All the expenses will be comparable to the highest treatment. "Qian Chao straightforwardly put it bluntly.
"Join the Hundred Spirit House? I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Owner Qian. I don't have such intentions. "Hearing that, Liu Ming's eyebrows creased as he spoke.
"Why is that? As a Loose Cultivator, since you plan on staying in Xuanjing for a long time, it's only a matter of time before you join a faction in Xuanjing. I'm not boasting, but the treatment of a guest of the Hundred Spirit House may not be the best or second best in Xuanjing, but it's enough to be in the top five. As long as Mister joins the Hundred Spirit House, not only will you receive a large amount of Spirit Stones every month, if you need any pills or items, the Hundred Spirit House will also help you collect them. Furthermore, the restrictions that the Hundred Spirit House has on guests are very lax. If a guest feels that a mission is too dangerous and has the possibility of dying, they have the power to reject it. Moreover, I won't let a Guest Elder do something that is simply impossible to accomplish. After all, in essence, a faction like us has guests that are mostly used to threaten and intimidate others. There aren't many opportunities for guests to personally take action. "Qian Chao didn't seem surprised at all as he spoke with a smile.
"Since Owner Qian is so sincere, I won't hide anything and will say what I want to say. I've heard from Fellow Mian about the treatment of a guest of the Hundred Spirit House and it's not bad. The reason why I don't agree is because the Hundred Spirit House seems to have provoked a great enemy. Otherwise, your wife and son wouldn't have been killed near Xuanjing. I came to Xuanjing this time to take care of some personal matters and I don't want to get involved in trouble to avoid wasting too much of my energy. "Liu Ming slowly replied.
"So it's like that. It seems that Mister Qian isn't too optimistic about the current situation of the Hundred Spirit House. If that's the case, then Mister Qian doesn't have to worry too much. Actually, I've already found out who the mastermind behind all the hostility towards the Hundred Spirit House is. It's the work of our rival, the Gathering Treasure Building. As the saying goes, people of the same trade are enemies. Adding on the fact that our two businesses together probably take up twenty to thirty percent of the cultivation resources in Xuanjing, we've naturally been fighting with each other. I myself also have a deep grudge against the shopkeeper of the Gathering Treasure Building, Mu Yingcheng. But even so, after so many years, our two families still can't do anything to each other. Of course, part of the reason is that our strengths aren't too different, but the main reason is that our two families have a backer behind them. It is impossible for either of us to fall. Therefore, Mister doesn't have to worry about the problems that the Hundred Spirit House is currently facing. As long as the auction next month is successfully held, our house will be able to suppress the Gathering Treasure Building. I believe that they won't dare to provoke us for many years. "Qian Chao came to a realization and explained in detail.
"You have a backer behind you? To be able to be called a backer with the power of the Hundred Spirit House, it must be someone with a great background. Would Owner Qian be able to tell me a thing or two? "After Liu Ming finished listening, he asked with some surprise.
"That's naturally not a problem. Actually, for the powers in Xuanjing, they all need some sort of background. Otherwise, how can they truly establish themselves in Xuanjing. Since our Hundred Spirit House and the Gathering Treasure Building do business with the outside world, everyone knows who our backer is, so there's no need to hide anything. The backer of our Hundred Spirit House is actually the younger brother of the current emperor, the "Third Marquis". One-third of our profits are handed over to the Third Marquis. And Treasure Trove Pavilion's backer was the current Ninth Prince, but it was different from the Main Residence. On the surface, the head shopkeeper Mu Yingcheng was just a servant of the Ninth Prince, and the entire Treasure Trove Pavilion was the Ninth Prince's private property. So, no matter how much our two families fight, it's impossible for one family to defeat the other. Our backers will not allow this to happen. "Qian Chao said seriously.
"The Third Marquis, could it be the Third Marquis who helped the current emperor ascend the throne twenty years ago and has the title of Virtuous King?" Liu Ming's heart suddenly shook, but his face didn't show any signs of surprise as he asked.
"Oh, I didn't think that Mister Qian would have heard of the Third Marquis. This makes things much easier, it is indeed the Virtuous King. Has Mister Qian changed his mind and is willing to become a Guest of the Hundred Spirit House? "Qian Chao asked with some surprise.
"Since the troubles of the Hundred Spirit House are only temporary and there is the Virtuous King behind us, if I were to still decline, I'm afraid that Owner Qian will be unhappy. I can agree to join the Hundred Spirit House, but before that, I have two conditions that I hope Owner Qian can agree to. "Liu Ming thought for a moment before his expression softened and he slowly said.
"What conditions does Mister Qian have, please state them." Hearing this, Qian Chao was overjoyed and hurriedly asked.
"First, I can only become a Guest of the Hundred Spirit House while I am in Xuanjing. If there is a day that I leave Xuanjing, this Guest status will naturally become invalid. However, Owner Qian can rest assured that I will be in Xuanjing for at least two to three years and at most five to six years. Second, as a reward for becoming a Guest of the Hundred Spirit House, other than the monthly Spirit Stones, I plan to learn some alchemy. Therefore, I hope that the Hundred Spirit House can recommend me to an alchemist to learn some alchemy. Of course, I also know that true alchemists don't normally accept disciples, but all I want is a recommendation from the Hundred Spirit House. I have my own ways to convince them. However, the alchemist that the Hundred Spirit House recommends must have a deep understanding of alchemy and be able to refine pills for Spirit Masters and above. "Liu Ming slowly said.
"What, Mister Qian wants to learn alchemy?" What Liu Ming said clearly shocked Qian Chao.
"What, I can't learn?" Hearing this, Liu Ming's eyebrows jumped.
"Of course not. It's just that even though I am not a Spirit Apostle, I know that the art of alchemy is the hardest skill for cultivators to learn. The number of cultivators who are willing to spend the time to learn this skill is extremely few. However, if mister is really interested in alchemy, our Hundred Spirit House has some connections with a few alchemists and can help recommend one or two. However, alchemists that can refine pills for Spirit Masters and above are very rare even in the big Sect. In Xuanjing, I'm afraid that there is only one person that has this kind of ability. However, this alchemy master has a very strange temper. Although the Hundred Spirit House has interacted with him a few times and helped him auction a few pills, I don't have much confidence that he will agree to teach you alchemy. "Qian Chao replied with some hesitation.
"That doesn't matter. As long as Owner Qian can let me meet this master once, I will be able to handle the matter of learning alchemy." Hearing this, Liu Ming's spirit rose.
"Okay, if that's the case, I can make the decision to agree to these two conditions." This time, Qian Chao only thought for a bit before gritting his teeth and agreeing.
"Then Qian Ming will pay his respects to the owner." Liu Ming smiled and slightly bowed towards Qian Chao.
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