Mission: Seduce the Master!
Chapter 189: Trade with Liu Yang (Part 2)

Xie Qing had done some research on this pill in books. It appeared only in ancient times and was in high demand among cultivators even at the Transcendence level.

Entering a state of Dao Comprehension is one of the best and fastest ways to raise one's cultivation level and the power of one's techniques.

Of course, such a pill recipe was too expensive, even more expensive than the Golden Dragon Elegance. Therefore, Xie Qing was going to set additional requirements.

Liu Yang looked at him with a dry look.

"I take back my words. You're not like Xu Mei at all."

"Eh? Why?"

"Eh... never mind..."

Liu Yang just shrugged, shaking her head. Xie Qing was speechless. What's wrong with this woman? Does she have psychological problems again?

Not knowing his thoughts, Liu Yan thought momentarily and narrowed her eyes. After a few seconds, she said:

"The pill recipe you want to offer must be special, right? I need more details," said Liu Yan, looking genuinely interested: "Of course, you must swear by your Soul Source. After all, I don't trust you very much."

"Of course," Xie Qing rolled his eyes and then gave a brief description: "In short, the effect of this pill is to help enter the state of Dao Comprehension..."

"What?!"

"What?!"

"My ears..."

Xie Qing looked annoyed at Lu Yin and Liu Yan. These women... can't they be surprised more quietly?

However, it seemed that they had no time for him. They were surprised, rather shocked, by his words. Dao Comprehension...

This state can only be entered by gifted people or the lucky ones. It may even be that you will never enter Dao Comprehension in your entire life.

Therefore, a pill that will help overcome limitations and enter this state will be valued at millions or even tens of millions of Spiritual Stones.

Of course, Xie Qing could keep this to himself and enjoy the profit alone, but there were problems.

First, he didn't have the ingredients. Making one pill will be a very expensive process. Even with his resources, it won't be easy.

Second, his techniques were clearly not enough to make this pill.

Third... he was, to put it mildly, lazy.

Therefore, the best option was to trust someone like Liu Yan, who, although she had a strange character, as an alchemy expert, she certainly had her own resources to make this pill.

And Xie Qing was confident that Liu Yan would not refuse this recipe.

"M-Master?" Lu Yin's surprised voice was heard.

Xie Qing blinked and looked at Liu Yan and distorted the corners of his mouth.

"This woman is really crazy..."

Liu Yan had a wide, bright, and full of excitement smile on her face. Her eyes were narrowed, and her hands were trembling as if she could barely restrain herself. Like a predatory beast, she looked at Xie Qing, who seemed very relaxed.

It seemed that it was his calm expression that allowed Liu Yan to come to her senses. She coughed and blushed, apologizing.

"It seems that I got a little carried away. I apologize."

"Ah, it's okay. You looked very attractive," Xie Qing casually replied, saying what he had in mind.

"Oh? Are you trying to hit on me? Try in a hundred thousand years."

"Will you live to that moment?"

"I'll outlive you, don't worry."

"That's debatable."

"..."

Lu Yin, having lost the power of speech, looked at how these two just quarreled with each other. And for some reason, she felt uncomfortable, and she felt a slight pang in her heart.

However, this feeling passed when the duo... crazy people returned to their usual mood.

Liu Yan sighed and looked at Xie Qing with some bewilderment:

"Silly boy, where did you get this recipe? You know, even in ancient times, as far as I know, there was nothing like that."

"Ah? Well, you know... because of my attractive appearance, I met a beauty who was fascinated by my beauty and begged me to become her partner. I couldn't agree because my noble heart can't accept every woman I meet. However, she put this recipe in my hand and said that at the next meeting, I must drink wine with her."

"..."

Liu Yan and Lu Yin were silent, having lost the power of speech, looking at Xie Qing, who looked absolutely serious.

"You could have said that you just don't want to reveal the background..." thought Lu Yin, distorting the corners of her mouth.

"...But you even made up a story?" Liu Yan was puzzled, as if continuing Lu Yin's thoughts.

And Xie Qing just smiled as if nothing had happened. Liu Yan was convinced that he had thick skin, so she just sighed.

***

Flash!

In the training room where Liu Yan usually trained, Xie Qing sat in the lotus position and summoned a golden flame that fiercely engulfed his hand.

Surprisingly, it seemed that the flame did not harm him. But the same cannot be said for Liu Yan, who at her level was afraid of being exposed to Xie Qing's alchemical flame for too long.

"Well, it seems that you have learned to control your flame. Although it is still very disobedient and, most likely, will break out of control if you lose vigilance," concluded Liu Yan, who had changed into less strict training clothes and... khm... more sexy.

But Xie Qing only glanced quickly and did not stare. Although this woman looked sexy, and her gentle smile made men relax...

She was like a female mantis.

Standing up, Xie Qing relaxed his neck and cracked his back, feeling a slight fatigue. Maintaining the fire had become easier, but he was still spending too much Qi. In his opinion, at the current pace, with ideal control, he could maintain the fire for only ten minutes.

Liu Yan looked at him and shook her head. Even she was a little envious because, although there was very little information about this flame, its origin alone could make one kneel.

"Returning to the discussion of your recipe..." suddenly said Liu Yan, interrupting Xie Qing, who was warming up. She frowned: "You asked me to help you control it first, which I fully satisfied. Don't you think it's time to start discussing the recipe?"

"Oh, that's right. I even forgot," Xie Qing nodded and then threw the recipe at Liu Yan. He smiled: "The recipe is forbidden to sell, but it can be passed on - no problem, but only to one person who must be checked by me in advance. I also give permission to use the pills for personal purposes. I need 70% of the income and also twenty pills annually for the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"Ugh..."

Liu Yan almost choked on her blood. These conditions were so strict that they literally cut off many of her plans.

"Of course, I won't sell the recipe, don't doubt it," Liu Yan snorted and frowned, looking a little unhappy: "But 70%? Twenty pills a year? Don't you think that's a little..."

"What's it to me?" Xie Qing exclaimed in surprise, spreading his hands: "Moreover, this recipe is worth more than a hundred billion Spiritual Stones if sold in its pure form. And my conditions are quite fair, considering that you will already be in great benefit from these 30%."

"Of course, but your contribution was to transfer the recipe to my possession. However, our task is not only to collect ingredients but also to make pills. Do you want to get money without effort?"

"Why without effort? Moreover, the appearance of this recipe is already the greatest contribution to Alchemy. This easily covers all your efforts..."

"Ugh..."

Liu Yan felt a headache. What Xie Qing said was partly true because the recipe for a pill that would help even someone at her level enter the state of Dao Comprehension was supernatural.

However, she did not want to be limited to such a benefit. But she didn't have the means to buy out the recipe.

Xie Qing silently watched her expression with a faint smile. When it comes to profit, he can't take a step back.

Thinking a little, he sent a mental message to Liu Yan.

"..."

Boom!

A terrifying, oppressive aura burst out of Liu Yan's body as she looked at Xie Qing, who was smiling casually, with a murderous gaze.

Lu Yin was stunned.

"M-master, wait..."

"I agree. However, I hope that you will keep your promise," Liu Yan coldly muttered. She looked in a bad mood.

Taking two steps back, the woman disappeared, leaving Lu Yin and Xie Qing alone in this room.

"S-Xie Qing... what did you say to the Master that she got so angry?" Lu Yin asked anxiously.

"Eh?" Seeing her worried expression, Xie Qing's heart softened a little, and he smiled, saying: "Everything is fine. I just set some conditions. Lady Liu Yan agreed, and I gave up 10%."

"Seriously? Then why..."

"Let's not ask these questions, okay? I saw a new dessert in the city. Shall we go?" Xie Qing smiled, pinching Lu Yin's cheeks.

"Desserts!" Lu Yin's eyes sparkled.

"And there's also very tasty tea!"

Xie Qing smiled, but suddenly he felt a gust of wind with a slight scent of perfume. He looked towards the door and lost his voice.

"Who are we waiting for? Let's go, faster!"

Lu Yin was standing at the door and beckoning him. Xie Qing smiled weakly.

***

The next day.

Xie Qing was in the city, which was located around the Sect of Nine Pills. Since the sect was rich, it took care of turning the city into a developed place.

There was a lot of delicious food, drinks, and entertainment here. He was dressed less formally, but still stood out from the crowd.

Many girls threw loving glances at him, even those who were in relationships. There were also several moms with children who looked at him with a predatory gaze.

And while he was lost in thought...

"Hm. You look relaxed."

Behind him, a cold female voice was heard. The young man smiled faintly and turned around, making a slight bow.

"Sect Master Liu Yan..."

"Hmph! Your request is outrageous, but it doesn't cross the line. That's why I agreed!"

The young man smiled faintly. His request was...