During the thousands of years since its founding, Dajue Temple has grown from a small temple to such a behemoth. During this period, it has accumulated so many rare treasures that even Abbot Jue Yuan may not be able to count them all.
I am afraid that 10% of the wealth in the Treasure Pavilion cannot be matched by the power of Li Zhenju and the entire Nanping Region. If 30% is obtained, it will be enough to make a qualitative leap in the entire Nanping Region in a short period of time.
The Demon Ancestor can ask for 20%, so if he wants to get an additional 10% without killing Jue Fa and Cha Han'er, Li Zhen thinks there is no problem. After all, it allows them to retain a combat power comparable to that of a Yuanshen realm monk.
It’s just that Li Zhen doesn’t know. In Jue Yuan’s eyes, if they lose, then the value of Jue Fa in his heart will be worthless. He will never use the wealth of Dajue Temple to exchange for Jue Fa’s life, because in his opinion
Not worth coming.
It can be seen from this that Jue Yuan is indeed a hypocritical person as Wanyan Longcheng said.
"If the abbot doesn't agree, then hand over Master Juefa and his disciples immediately. If you can't hand them over, you must do what we say."
Li Zhen sarcastically said: "I don't know if the abbot wants wealth or people."
Li Zhen's words can be said to have put Abbot Jueyuan on the stove.
Jue Yuan must not expose his true thoughts in public. Once he says something wrong, it will not only impress his image, but even cause dissatisfaction among the four Supreme Elders. If he offends the Supreme Elders, his position as abbot will also be lost.
That's it for the end.
"Amitabha! The rare treasures in the treasure pavilion are nothing more than external possessions. How can they be compared with human life? Previously, I was willing to use them to make up for Junior Brother Juefa's mistakes, but the donor did not agree. Now that he is willing, everyone is happy.
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Everyone in Jueyuan said to the fat man.
Li Zhen and others sneered at Jue Yuan's words, but they didn't want to care about it. After all, they had received benefits, which was the most important thing. As for Jue Yuan, no matter how much he tried to put money on his face, he couldn't hide his embarrassment today.
It's a pity that although Li Zhen didn't want to take advantage of his words, Jiang Shang was very proud of his ability to turn the tide and said: "Old monk is not shy, if I ask for 30% from the beginning, will you give it?"
"You remember! This deal was made with our fists, not through negotiation."
When Jue Yuan and other monks from Dajue Temple heard this, their faces turned red, and the four divine monks were even more embarrassed.
"Okay! No problem."
The scope of compensation was still within the acceptable range, and Jueyuan happily agreed, hoping to understand the matter as soon as possible.
Dajue Temple provided 30% of the property of the Treasure Pavilion as compensation. Overall, Li Zhen and others experienced a small loss but a big gain in this matter.
The small loss was that Senior Demon Ancestor Peng was injured as a result. Although it was not serious, he was injured after all.
The Demon Ancestor Association personally supervised the payment of compensation, and Li Zhen and others left the inn, preparing to find another safe place to stay temporarily.
This battle attracted the attention of all the forces in Kasyapa City. As soon as Li Zhen and others left their original address, Mrs. Ruyi from the Jialan Chamber of Commerce came over immediately.
"Where are Mr. Li going?"
Madam Ruyi looked at Li Zhen and others with hot eyes, and she wanted to eat Li Zhen.
"What do you think?"
Li Zhen knew why the other party appeared. While fighting Dajue Temple, he had already noticed that many people around him were paying attention to the battle. The appearance of Mrs. Ruyi was not unexpected, and he had even expected it.
"The Chamber of Commerce has prepared guest rooms. I believe you are all tired. How about going to the slave's place to rest for a while?"
"The shopkeeper is really timely. It would be great if we can go to your Chamber of Commerce to settle down. But as you can see, we are in trouble now. We have a grudge with Dajue Temple. Wouldn't it be a sin if we get involved with your Chamber of Commerce?"
Li Zhen said with a hint of truth.
Mrs. Ruyi's face remained unchanged and she said firmly: "You are the distinguished guests of our Chamber of Commerce. Our Chamber of Commerce will never alienate our distinguished guests because they have offended anyone. This goes against the original intention. Therefore, you do not need to have any psychology when you come to our Chamber of Commerce to stay temporarily."
It’s my responsibility, and it’s also an honor for this Chamber of Commerce to receive you.”
Li Zhen's side temporarily defeated Dajue Temple. This energy has been valued by all the major forces in Kasyapa City. As long as he is willing, he can become a guest of any force. However, they were a step late and Mrs. Ruyi got there first.
In fact, even if Mrs. Ruyi is not the first to invite, Li Zhen will definitely choose Mrs. Ruyi first. After all, the ten rebirth pills are not given in vain, and through today's incident, he can also have a good talk with Mrs. Ruyi.
Cooperation matters.
Li Zhen and others got on the carriage and headed to the Jialan Chamber of Commerce.
The royal family saw this and were very disappointed. They deliberately invited Li Zhen and others to the palace as guests.
"This Mrs. Ruyi from the Jialan Chamber of Commerce is so quick to act!"
An elder from the royal family sighed with emotion.
If they were to invite Li Zhen again, it would be fine if they agreed. If they didn't agree, they would be embarrassed, so after thinking about it for a moment, they could only watch Li Zhen and others walk away.
"The rich man has already had contact with them before. Judging from their attitude, they will definitely not leave in a short time. It won't be too late for us to wait for the rich man to come back before making a decision."
Another clan elder analyzed it, and the people around him felt it made sense and nodded in agreement.
Li Zhen and others checked into the Jialan Chamber of Commerce and received a grand reception. Several ministers from the chamber of commerce went out to greet them in person, which was a great honor.
"It is a great honor for you to be able to live in this chamber of commerce and make it more prosperous!"
The leader of the enshrined Gongsun Zhi welcomed him.
He is currently the one with the highest status in the Chamber of Commerce, but when facing Li Zhen and others, he behaves very modestly and does not dare to overestimate others based on his peers.
It’s impossible not to bow your head!
Dajue Temple was already convinced, so what qualifications did he have to make a show of his small offering?
In the past, Li Zhen had to respect the Jialan Chamber of Commerce, but now it's the other way around.
This is the reality of a world where the jungle prevails.
Mrs. Ruyi introduced Gongsun Zhi's identity to Li Zhen and others. Li Zhen and others responded politely with a few words, but their attitude was tepid. Gongsun Zhi did not take it seriously. After all, there was no friendship between the two parties. Although you have an identity,
Honorable worship, Li Zhen and others have a better background than you, so there is no need to be too polite, as it will only waste your worth.
While Li Zhen and others were staying at the Jialan Chamber of Commerce, Wanyan Longcheng took Juefa and others back to Kasyapa City. At this time, the battle between Demon Ancestor and Dajue Temple had ended, and the building was empty. When he returned to the palace
, after learning the details from his companions, his expression was shocked.
"Dajue Temple gave 30% of the treasure house as compensation?"
This 30% of the wealth is almost as much as the national treasury of Kasyapa.
Now he suddenly felt a little nervous. The conditions he could offer might not seduce the other party.
There is no friendship between the two parties. If you want someone to help you, you must provide enough property. Now that Li Zhen and others have received compensation from Dajue Temple, it is difficult to tempt them with the conditions he offered before. Could it be that in order to cooperate with them, it is really necessary to
hand over the entire treasury?
Letting it be used and handing it over are two different concepts.
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After Li Zhen and others moved into the Jialan Chamber of Commerce, Gongsun Zhi did not accompany them for too long. As a big boss, there was no need to be too flattering to Li Zhen and others. After all, they had no place to ask for help. Besides, Mrs. Ruyi
Maintaining a good relationship is enough.
As soon as Gongsun Zhi left, the conversation between Li Zhen and Mrs. Ruyi became much more relaxed and less taboo.
Madam Ruyi must have a purpose for being so concerned about them, and Li Zhen also wants to cooperate with the Jialan Chamber of Commerce, and today is an opportunity.
As the saying goes, it is better to choose a day than to hit it.
"The shopkeeper first gave us birth-rebirth elixirs, and now he invites us to stay at the chamber of commerce. He must have something to ask for, and I also hope to have business cooperation with the chamber of commerce, so why don't we talk openly and honestly now."
Li Zhen has always been decisive and forthright in his actions.
Mrs. Ruyi originally thought that she needed to lay the groundwork, but she didn't expect that Li Zhen was so happy. He sat upright and said seriously: "Since Mr. Li has said so, I will open the skylight and speak openly."
"It is not easy for a female member of the slave family to reach this stage today. Due to limited qualifications, sitting as the treasurer of the General Chamber of Commerce is the end of the road. It is very difficult to move up. Recently, the upper management has some thoughts about the slave family. The slave family does not want to be reduced to
To play something, you must increase its own value as a bargaining chip. Although I don’t know the identity of Mr. Li, Mr. Li wanted to cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce before. The slave family was bold and hoped to specify cooperation with the slave family. At the critical moment, they could also put in a few good words for the slave family.
"
Li Zhen heard this and expressed his understanding of Mrs. Ruyi's situation.
She is a charming mature woman. What man can't be tempted by her? If she wants to protect herself, and cannot get help from the inside, she can only seek the intervention of external forces.
This is why after learning that Li Zhen had a close relationship with the Demon Ancestor of Cangmang Mountain, he was willing to give out ten Reborn Pills as gifts and sell them.
What she wants is not only cooperation with Li Zhen, but also the protection of the power behind her.
"It is not difficult for the shopkeeper to get protection from external forces. Why did he choose the one below?"
At this time, Mrs. Ruyi has been protected by the royal family of Kasyapa Kingdom, but in her view, it is still just a relationship of interest. When one day she has no value, she will definitely be ruthlessly abandoned, and even fall into the current situation again.
"Young Master is different from others. The slave family is more willing to believe in Young Master."
"reason?"
"A woman's intuition!"
Li Zhen laughed when he heard this.
"I'm not a good man. I might as well eat you one day. I think it's too reckless to trust your instincts."
Li Zhen's words shocked Mrs. Ruyi's spirit, but then Mrs. Ruyi's words made Li Zhen greatly embarrassed.
"If one day the young master falls in love with the slave family, the slave family will be willing to serve the master."
Ginger is still spicier.
Just one sentence made Li Zhen defeated, and the deflated Li Zhen made Mrs. Ruyi even more determined that her choice was right.
At this time, a servant outside the house reported that someone from the royal family came to visit Li Zhen.
royal?
Li Zhen suddenly thought of the rich man Wanyan Longcheng he had met before. He was very interested in the cooperation between the two parties, which would have great significance for future strategies in the long run.
Before Mrs. Ruyi could speak, Li Zhen took the lead and said, "Please come in."
After a while, Wanyan Longcheng came to see Li Zhen with his imperial brother, followed by two traveling businessmen.
"Master Li! Please forgive me for disturbing you."
Wanyan Longcheng said politely and introduced the emperor's younger brother. Li Zhen asked the two elders to sit down and said: "The two seniors came a little early. Senior Peng has not come back yet. The cooperation will have to wait a while."
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Wanyan Longcheng smiled slightly and said: "We will discuss the cooperation later. I am here to give Mr. Li a meeting gift."
Li Zhen was greatly surprised when he heard this. The emperor's younger brother Wanyan Longsheng waved his hand at the two traveling merchants, and with a flash of light, Juefa and Chahan'er revealed their true colors, and everyone present was shocked.
Li Zhen stood up suddenly and said in shock: "Didn't they leave?"
Li Zhen believed that given the situation Dajue Temple had just faced, he would never lie to them. Since he did not lie, it meant that Master Jue Fa and his disciples really ran away, but Wanyan Longcheng kept watching, and after he escaped, he
Caught it back.
The purpose of this is to win Li Zhen's favor and increase the success rate of cooperation between the two parties.
Li Zhen's guess was right, Wanyan Longcheng did have such an idea.
Wanyan Longcheng briefly explained the situation and said, "I wonder if you are satisfied with this gift?"
Mrs. Ruyi on the side looked at Wanyan Longcheng with some inexplicable fear.
It is worthy of being an existence that can compete with Dajue Temple alone, and its scheming and methods are very good.
"Satisfied! Satisfied! Very satisfied!"
Jiang Shang was very happy to see the two of them. For him, compensation or anything was not important at all. With his family's conditions, he lacked nothing and being happy was the most important thing.
"A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, this is the right thing to do."
Jiang Shang disliked the two of them very much, especially Juefa.
When Juefa was about to die, he was calm and composed. After all, he was a man who had experienced great storms and waves. He could face life and death calmly. His courage and courage were worthy of admiration. However, his disciple completely lost the face of his master and was so frightened that he knelt down on the spot.
On the ground, I kept begging for mercy.
"The two young masters have a lot of them, so let's bypass the younger one!"
"As long as I don't die, I will be a slave and a maid from now on, riding in front of and behind the horse, no matter what!"
"Please don't kill me! I don't want to die!"
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Chahan'er kept kowtowing and begging for mercy. His previous high spirits and arrogance were gone. Now he was just a poor guy who didn't want to die. This made Li Zhen lose his desire to kill.
Killing such waste will only dirty your hands, why not use the waste instead?
Li Zhen brainstormed and came up with a plan. If successfully implemented, it could subvert the Buddhist rule of the ten kingdoms and change the power structure of Dajue Temple. However, in order to implement it, he first needed Jiang Shang's full support.
"Brother Shang! Brother, I have something to ask of you."
Li Zhen opened his mouth and said.
"Brother Zhen is so polite. You and I can tell you what you want to say, and I agree to it.
Jiang Shang said happily, and this sentence also moved Li Zhen very much. It is a great blessing to have such a younger brother.
Li Zhen pointed at Jue Fa and Cha Han'er and said, "How about Brother Shang hand these two over to my brother?"
Jiang Shang thought it was a big deal, so he waved his hands and said with a nonchalant expression: "Is this a big deal? Brother Zhen can decide whether it's life or death."
Li Zhen was grateful in his heart. At the same time, Chahan'er hurriedly kowtowed to Li Zhen and begged for mercy. Li Zhen was fed up and threw the five sense seal aside, looking at Juefa.
"There are two ways for you. One is that I will kill you now, the other is to be loyal to me and drive you for me."
"You choose."
Jue Fa is not a fool, who would want to die if he could live? Moreover, being able to recruit the Demon Ancestor to resolve the crisis must have a very important background, and being loyal to Li Zhen is not entirely a bad thing.
"The poor monk would like to thank you for not killing me. I am willing to serve you like a dog and a horse in the future."
Jue Fa immediately expressed his stance and knelt down to worship.
When Li Zhen saw this, he narrowed his eyes and said secretly: Those who can bend and stretch are those who can do great things.