Chapter 1994: Not so Smart

Qu Jianlei was moved, but at the same time, he could also feel that the Five Friends Alliance was much more confident than Duan Bowen.

However, he still wanted to emphasize, "Daoyou, I, Hongyeling, sell detectors in Dongsheng, but it doesn't make money."

"I understand this," Sanshi Zhenxian nodded very straightforwardly, "What we value is not the value of the item itself."

It's not like he hasn't done business before. No matter how profitable the product is, there is always a limit to making money.

"It's much more valuable to gain some favors than the product itself, isn't it?"

Then he smiled, "Now we just hope to get Hongyeling's authorization to do this business in Zhongzhou."

Qu Jianlei didn't answer directly, but looked at Duan Bowen, "Daoyou, please comment, does the Five Friends Alliance have the corresponding strength?"

Are you still asking me? Zhenxian Bowen was a little surprised.

However, Hongyeling had been developing in Dongsheng before, and it was true that it didn't understand the situation in Zhongzhou.

So he said with consideration, "If there is no authorization from you, I am not optimistic."

In other words, he thought that even with Hongyeling's approval, the Five Friends Alliance would face great pressure if they wanted to take over this business.

But he would not make it clearer. Whether they were willing to support or not was something Hongyeling had to consider, and it had nothing to do with him.

Qu Jianlei nodded thoughtfully, "The most we can do is authorization."

As for Hongyeling publicly standing up and endorsing the Five Friends Alliance, that was impossible.

Qu Jianlei was willing to consider authorizing the other party mainly because the team had too many chores and too few people.

In addition, several of Hongyeling's own businesses were either highly profitable or sensitive, or both.

So, it was necessary to find a partner who could share benefits and disperse risks at the same time.

The key was that teammates could also take time out. In addition to ensuring time for cultivation, they could also improve various life skills.

The Five Friends Alliance was not the top force in Zhongzhou, but if they cooperated with those truly top forces, Hongyeling might fall into a passive position.

Qu Jianlei is very clear about the principle that the same greatness is not equal.

However, this authorization is not so easy to get, "But I want to ask... why should I authorize you instead of others?"

Sanshi Zhenren narrowed his eyes slightly, then smiled and nodded, "This is a good question, just name your price, Fellow Daoist Qu."

Qu Jianlei shook his head and said lightly, "It is you who want the authorization, not us who are in a hurry to give it."

Sanshi Zhenren thought for a while and answered, "Then... five sets of Nascent Soul Techniques?"

Just from this answer, we can know that he has also carefully understood Hongyeling.

However, Qu Jianlei smiled disdainfully, "If this is the pattern, Fellow Daoist, please leave without seeing you off."

"This is really not our problem," Sanshi Zhenxian spread his hands and answered helplessly.

"The main thing is that you already have a lot of skills, and it's really hard to ensure that there are no duplications."

"Sanshi Daoyou is too stingy," Duan Bowen couldn't help it, "Just five Yuanying skills are only worth five repair fluids!"

"Hongye Ridge has more Yuanying skills, you can take out the out-of-body skills, right?"

"Why are you joining in the fun!" Sanshi Zhenxian heard this and glared at him fiercely, "Out-of-body skills, you dare to say it!"

"I have the same idea," Qu Jianlei said lightly, in my territory, scolding my guests, is it too much?

No matter what the other party's considerations are, he must fight back, "Out-of-body skills... two sets!"

The team is to integrate into the Cangwu world, but this does not mean that it must endure humiliation and must stick to the bottom line.

Peace survives when it is sought through struggle, and peace dies when it is sought through compromise.

"Two... sets?" Sanshi Zhenxian opened his mouth slightly and looked at Qu Jianlei in astonishment.

Qu Jianlei did not defend himself, but said lightly, "It seems that you still don't know how big the trouble you may face is."

"Tsk," Sanshi Zhenxian smacked his lips and fell silent.

Although he tried hard to find out the details of Hongyeling, how could he know more than Duan Bowen?

The latter also knew the situation in Dongsheng very well, and the Five Friends Alliance was also short in this regard.

Otherwise, he would not have offered such low conditions.

However, Qu Lingzhu's words also reminded him that the situation he understood might not be deep enough.

In view of this understanding, he thought it was not convenient to talk about this matter at this time.

"Then I will go back and discuss it with everyone. We will fully consider Qu Lingzhu's answer."

Then he changed the subject, "There is another thing that I don't understand. It seems that Qu Lingzhu has other ways to travel between Dongsheng and Zhongzhou?"

"Hehe," Duan Bowen couldn't help laughing dryly when he heard this, but he didn't say anything else.

"Yes," Qu Jianlei nodded calmly. Since he dared to do this, he had considered the consequences.

So he just asked, "But fellow Daoist, do you think... it's appropriate to ask?"

"This... is indeed a bit inappropriate," Sanshi Zhenxian frowned, and finally nodded reluctantly.

Some things are better not to know. Although he was quite curious, others also pointed out the consequences.

He turned again, "The last question... You seem to have ordinary weapons, which are quite effective in killing the demons?"

"We haven't started this business yet," Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice, "and the supply of energy blocks is the bottleneck of use."

After a conversation, he refused to agree to anything.

However, Sanshi Zhenxian did not look depressed. Instead, he smiled and said, "Today's communication was very thorough. I am very happy."

Qu Jianlei nodded and replied calmly, "Same, both you and I have explained our ideas frankly and in depth."

This speech... is indeed the style of a big power! Sanshi Zhenxian nodded slightly.

"For the time being, I can't think of anything else. For now, I have to go back to Daye City as soon as possible and discuss it with others."

"If it is convenient, please stay here for a few more days, Master Qu Ling."

"Please," Qu Jianlei picked up the teacup, "I emphasize that the conditions that have been proposed will not be changed."

No mistakes in one song, one post, one content, one 6, one 9, one book, one bar!

Two sets of out-of-body skills? Sanshi Zhenxian was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, "If there is nothing else, then I will take my leave."

After he left, Duan Bowen spoke in a deep voice, "Master Qu Ling, this person's temperament... is far less generous than he looks."

Sanshi Zhenxian is notoriously petty, and once he holds a grudge against him, he will sooner or later taste the bitterness.

The last time the two met, Duan Bowen wanted to give Master Qu Ling a hint, but in the end he didn't say it.

He didn't want Qu Jianlei to think that he wanted to destroy the cooperation between the two families, after all, they were the only two people in Zhongzhou who knew the bottom line.

But this time, the two sides did not talk very well, and he had the obligation to let Master Qu Ling be vigilant.

Qu Jianlei heard this, but smiled indifferently, "Small temperament, that depends on who he meets."

He has seen many petty people, but as long as he is strong enough, the other party will never have a chance to attack.

"That's right," Duan Bowen nodded, "I am biased. When he met a strong man, he could only endure it."

Qu Jianlei smiled and paid tribute to someone on Blue Star, "When you reach a high enough level, you will find that there are good people around you."

Duan Bowen chatted for a few more words, got up and said goodbye.

However, he flew a short distance in the flying boat and saw Sanshi Zhenxian standing in front of him, waving at him with a smile.

Duan Bowen frowned. He really didn't want to contact this guy, but in this case, it was not appropriate not to meet him.

He stopped the flying boat and walked out. Sure enough, Sanshi Zhenxian opened his mouth and said, "Did you say bad things about me before you left?"

"No way," Duan Bowen looked at the other party with a calm face: I just told the truth, not bad things.

And this guy's mind is really small, "You can also imagine, if I say bad things, will it work?"

If it doesn't work, then it's useless to say it; if it works...then you try to embarrass me now?

Sanshi Zhenxian was stunned for a moment, and then he understood the logic, so he smiled slightly.

"I waited here specially, and I want to invite you to go to the Five Friends Alliance to sit down."

Sanshi Zhenxian brought his entourage, two Jindan and several foundation-building, but they were not qualified to be present during the conversation just now.

Duan Bowen glanced at the entourage behind him.

Although the other party did not intend to take action, such an invitation did have a bit of a forced taste.

He curled his lips helplessly, "Can I say I won't go?"

"Why bother?" Sanshi Zhenxian replied with a smile, "In the past, the Five Friends Alliance did things, but I never let you down."

The Five Friends Alliance's business once overlapped with Duan Bowen, but the two sides negotiated to resolve it.

To be fair, Bowen Zhenxian suffered a little loss, but after that, his other businesses were ignored by the Five Friends Alliance.

For Sanshi Zhenxian, he did not continue to entangle with Duan Bowen and turned a blind eye to his business, which was considered a draw.

But now he said this as a threat: If you don't give me face, your business in the future... will be hard to say.

Duan Bowen put away the flying boat, walked towards the other party's flying boat, and said expressionlessly, "I can't betray my partners, understand?"

"Of course," Sanshi Zhenxian smiled happily, "I just want to ask you for some information from the other side of Zhongzhou, no malice."

Duan Bowen snorted unsatisfiedly, "Your way of asking for advice feels a bit overbearing."

"Okay," Sanshi Zhenxian coughed lightly, "Knowing that you are Hongyeling's partner, we won't do anything."

Although he is narrow-minded, he still keeps his word. After bringing Duan Bowen to the Five Friends Alliance, he did understand some of the situation.

In the end, he also sent a batch of spirit stones as "labor fees". The number was not much, but it was a token of his heart after all.

Then the three Zhenxians present in the Five Friends Alliance sat together to discuss how to reply to Hongyeling.

A Zhenxian thought that two sets of out-of-body skills were a bit too much. Not to mention that the alliance didn't have them, even if they did, they couldn't give them.

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