novelsite Chapter 2277 Time waits for no one
Chapter 2277 Time waits for no one
Chapter 2277 Time waits for no one
In response to Han Li Dazun's question, Qu Jianlei calmly replied, "Greetings, Immortal Venerable."
"Your Excellency has your own considerations, and we wouldn't dare to make things difficult for you. Besides, we're just in contact with other families."
The handsome young man looked at him with annoyance. "So, what I mean isn't important?"
“I wouldn’t dare,” Qu Jianlei said calmly. “We are just from the lower realm, and it’s not easy for us to refuse others.”
"I don't think you lack the guts," Han Li Zhenzun scoffed dismissively.
If the other party dares to challenge him, what else wouldn't they dare to do?
However, he couldn't be bothered to argue with such petty tricks; they were merely a negotiation tactic.
What he was really concerned about was, "You dared to wade into that muddy water of Xiku? You're truly ignorant and fearless!"
"You came here for this matter, Your Excellency?" Qu Jianlei was genuinely surprised. He had assumed it was because his side had contacted those two families.
He dismissed the accusations, saying, "We come from the lower realm, so it's normal for us to be ignorant of this realm, right?"
"Can't you tell the difference between good and bad talk?" The handsome young man rolled his eyes. "The waters around Xiku are too deep. What makes you think you can even think about it?"
“Time waits for no one,” Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice. “I don’t want to delay any longer; I have to give it a try.”
"I can't help but say you're ignorant!" Han Li Zhenzun snorted lightly. "I wouldn't even bother getting involved in that place, yet you have the nerve to do it."
Qu Jianlei didn't care about the other party's reprimand. Instead, he raised an eyebrow and said, "Is that so? Would it be convenient for you, Great Venerable One, to give me some pointers?"
The handsome young man looked at him and said leisurely, "I can explain myself, but... on what grounds?"
Qu Jianlei paused for a moment, then slowly nodded, "Indeed, why should the Great Venerable stop us?"
This was a rhetorical question; he had already figured out the logic behind it.
The team's intention in contacting those two companies was all too obvious; they simply wanted to play both sides. Anyone with eyes could see that.
The fact that True Venerable Hanli didn't care about this point clearly shows that he was well-versed in the art of negotiation, and he probably wanted to stretch his own side a bit.
However, when the team inquired about Xi Ku's fifth-order spiritual vein, that was a completely different matter.
The reason why True Venerable Hanli wanted to obtain the entrance to the Asura World was that he could borrow a fifth-order spiritual vein.
If the team really obtains a fifth-tier spiritual vein, he won't even have any trump cards left to manipulate people!
Of course, as a Celestial Venerable, one can also choose to use one's power to suppress others, but obviously, this approach depends on the target.
However, the handsome young man guessed his thoughts and shook his head dismissively.
“I’m not worried at all that you can obtain the spiritual vein of Xiku… that’s impossible!”
Qu Jianlei, instead of being angry at being looked down upon, laughed, "It seems the Great Venerable is worried... that we'll be wiped out?"
If they're worried about their team being wiped out, doesn't that mean they care a lot about the entrance to the Asura world?
"Why would I worry about you?" the handsome young man replied nonchalantly.
"However, since you insist on dying, then sell me the coordinates of Asura before you die."
"Why am I destined to die?" Qu Jianlei asked with a strange expression. "If I sell the coordinates to others, I might gain some help!"
During this period, he had already identified the entrance to the Asura world, which had attracted considerable interest.
Of course, not all forces were interested; at the very least, Jin Ge Zhenxian was more interested in the Tree Clan.
However, there is no doubt that if he wants to compete for the fifth-order spiritual vein in Xiku, it will not be a problem for him to win over a few allies.
If he didn't have this backup plan, why would he be interested in such a distant fifth-order spiritual vein?
"Hmm?" True Venerable Han Li frowned upon hearing this. "That was my opportunity, and you actually intend to give it to someone else?"
"It's not decided yet, is it?" Qu Jianlei looked at him in astonishment. "Since you haven't made a decision, my plan isn't offensive."
"I won't use it in a trade right away, but if things get too tough, it could be a useful card, right?"
That's right, he doesn't have the skill to become a player at the chess table, and he is fully aware of this.
However, in order to save his life, he could naturally use this information as leverage.
"What nonsense!" True Venerable Han Li shook his head, both amused and exasperated. "Alright, I've made up my mind now."
He originally intended to put the team on the back burner—as a True Venerable, how could he be influenced by some negotiation tactics?
But after learning about Xi Ku's information, he really couldn't sit still: You don't have to be so reckless, do you?
The reason he rushed over was because he was worried that if the other party got caught up in the vortex, it would be difficult for them to extricate themselves, and his own opportunity would be ruined.
But he really hadn't considered that the other party could offer this opportunity to influence the competitive landscape—are you really willing to give it up?
That wasn't the outcome he wanted, so he made a decisive decision: "I agree to your conditions."
He could have agreed before, but he always felt a little unwilling—how dare a mere Nascent Soul cultivator treat a Great Venerable so badly?
It was precisely because of this feeling that True Venerable Hanli delayed for a while.
But now, if he delays any longer, things might change, so he naturally made a decisive decision.
"Well, you're not in a hurry," Qu Jianlei chuckled dryly. "You can think about it some more. I'm not in a rush."
"Who just said 'time waits for no one'!" True Venerable Han Li spoke with a dark face, "So you've grown wings... and want to raise the requirements?"
"Your Excellency is wise," Qu Jianlei replied respectfully, "I never expected that news from the Asura World would be so attractive."
"You've got some nerve!" The handsome young man's face darkened further. "You're trying to raise the price on the spot, and you still have the nerve to admit it!"
“It’s because Your Excellency has been considering this for a while,” Qu Jianlei said solemnly. “Of course, Your Excellency is very busy, and I dare not disturb you.”
"So it's still my fault?" True Venerable Han Li's face continued to darken. "I said I agreed!"
"I..." Qu Jianlei hesitated for a moment before speaking, "The Great Venerable has said that the conditions need to be raised."
"You really are something," even Venerable Han Li was speechless. I only delayed you for a few days, and now you want to raise prices?
However, he can't blame anyone else for this. He was stalling for time in order to lower the other party's price.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Time wasn't on his side; instead, these guys from the lower realm seized the opportunity.
Although he was a little unwilling, he could accept it.
Man proposes, God disposes; the cause and effect arose from his selfish desires, and how it ends is entirely his choice.
"Then tell me, what conditions do you plan to improve?"
Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment before speaking, "I think... it's a bit dangerous for the Immortal Venerable to go to the Asura World alone!"
"Huh..." Subconsciously, True Venerable Han Li wanted to lash out, and even tried to drag other families into it. You really have no end to your human nature!
But a moment later, he realized, "Is there danger?"
Qu Jianlei slowly stated, "In the Asura world, we killed more than one Out-of-Body cultivator!"
"Damn..." True Venerable Han Li grinned, realizing this was indeed a bit difficult to handle.
He had thought about this question before, but subconsciously he thought, if the other party could leave safely, why couldn't he?
It doesn't make sense that the Nascent Soul team could escape unscathed, but I couldn't, right?
Deep down, he was thinking that there was an opportunity there, and since that was the case, he should do it himself to prevent others from getting involved.
It wasn't that I didn't understand, nor that I hadn't thought of it at all; it was purely driven by greed.
But now that the other party has made it clear, he can't ignore it anymore! "I should have agreed back then!"
Qu Jianlei looked at him speechlessly: Even if you had agreed back then, I couldn't have brought only one Nascent Soul Grandmaster!
He was very clear about the state of the Asura world; if one or two people were to leave their bodies, it would be very easy for them to fall into a passive position!
Especially for a force like the Giant Strength Division, which previously served as a protector of a region for cultivators, their plan was to win over their side.
But if you go out of body less often, guess what the other person's out-of-body ancestor will think?
When it comes to returning to the Empire, Qu Jianlei's eagerness is no less than Xiao Hu's.
Besides replenishing some supplies, there are still a few members there, as well as some promises and concerns!
However, his previous plan was to return only after he had sufficient strength to face the Tree Clan and the Asura's astral projection.
Otherwise, how can a mere Nascent Soul Grandmaster put pressure on the ancestor of the Giant Strength Division if there isn't even one or two Nascent Soul Grandmasters?
Only Hanli Zhenzun and Jin Ge, who were only partially separated from their physical bodies, seemed to be able to come and go freely in the Asura Space.
But Qu Jianlei thought that since he was going there, even if he couldn't completely conquer the Asura world, he should at least make them flee at the mere sight of him.
After all, going back is not easy, and at the very least, he needs to resolve the pressure from the human society there.
At that time, neither the Asuras nor the Tree Clan should think about invading the human race; they should be thinking about how to save their own lives.
Looking into his eyes, Han Li Zhenzun suddenly realized, "You're thinking about... conquering another world?"
His main purpose in going to the Asura world was to seek opportunities, and once he obtained them, he would leave without a trace.
As for those Asura bubbles, they were just spoils he casually picked up to fill his warehouse.
He had never really considered conquering another world.
Firstly, it would be quite troublesome to carry out, and secondly, it would inevitably attract some consequences, which was not in his initial plan.
He was not the only one who held similar beliefs; the higher a cultivator stood, the more lonely they felt.
It's not that people have deliberately become eccentric, but rather that there are simply not many things left that can pique their interest.
A while ago, if True Venerable Hanli hadn't divined that Qu Jianlei had some strange karmic protection, he wouldn't have been interested in investigating this person at all.
If the investigation continues and no excessive "Zhu Xian" aura is found on the other party, then it will end there.
He couldn't be bothered with such trivial matters as the spiritual vein of Efeng No. 3 or the Venerable Minning.
His mindset was similar when he went to the Asura world this time—I'll just diligently search for my own opportunities.
He truly hadn't expected that a mere Nascent Soul cultivator would be thinking about conquering another world.
Qu Jianlei sighed softly, "What the Great Venerable says is true. If I can't offer enough benefits, what right do I have to dream of exchanging for a fifth-tier spiritual vein?"