Wang Jianqiang's gaze lingered on Wang Yuyao, and a light screen appeared in his mind.
"Name: Wang Yuyao
Gender: Female
Cultivation Base: Ninth level of Qi Refining
Age: 33/100
Spiritual Root: Triple Roots of Water, Wind, and Wood
Favorability: 0"
After Wang Yuyao entered the room, Wang Jianqiang focused his attention on her, and a light screen appeared in his mind.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Wang."
A respectful voice from Wang Yuyao reached his ears.
Wang Jianqiang snapped back to reality, closely observing the beautiful woman in front of him.
Her long hair, reaching her waist, was simply tied with a colorful ribbon, and her skin was fair.
Her dress was plain, but it couldn't hide her impressive figure.
Just as Wang Yuyao lowered her head, feeling a bit uneasy under his gaze, Wang Jianqiang withdrew his eyes, "You're here for the Perfect Cloudmist Pill too, aren't you?"
Wang Yuyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then she was taken aback.
Too?
Could it be that Su Yutong also came to seek the Perfect Cloudmist Pill from Senior Brother Wang?
She left so upset, could it be because she hit a wall?
Thinking of this, Wang Yuyao suddenly felt worried.
Even the famous Su Yutong, one of the Three Beauties of the Outer Sect and a New Prodigy, hit a wall. It seemed she would return empty-handed too.
She sighed inwardly.
But since she was already here, she had to give it a try, right?
With this thought, she nodded, "I know the Perfect Cloudmist Pill is incredibly precious. I wonder if Senior Brother could part with one?"
After speaking, she couldn't help but lower her head.
"Sure."
"I understand, sorry to bother you, Senior Brother... Ah? Senior Brother~ you~ you agreed?"
Wang Yuyao had thought there was no hope, and it took her a moment to react, looking at Wang Jianqiang excitedly.
Wang Jianqiang nodded.
He had a good impression of Wang Yuyao.
How could he not notice her deliberate attempt to please him by confronting Su Yutong outside the door?
Smart, humble, and polite.
How could he not feel a sense of goodwill?
"How many do you want?"
Wang Jianqiang nodded and took out a Perfect Cloudmist Pill.
Seeing the elixir pinched between Wang Jianqiang's thumb and forefinger, Wang Yuyao's eyes instantly lit up.
Wang Jianqiang looked at her, "Do you know the price?"
Wang Yuyao's expression froze, and she cautiously asked, "Five~ five thousand Spirit Stones, is that okay?"
She had previously bought one for five thousand Spirit Stones at the Hall of External Affairs.
Since that was the case, she thought five thousand Spirit Stones should be enough.
But after she spoke, she saw Wang Jianqiang shake his head.
Her heart immediately tightened.
Could it be~ not enough?
Indeed.
The rarer something is, the more valuable it becomes.
If what Elder Dong said was true, then throughout the entire sect, only Senior Brother Wang could refine the Perfect Cloudmist Pill.
If the effects of the Perfect Cloudmist Pill were spread, not to mention 5000 Spirit Stones, even 8000 or 10,000 Spirit Stones per pill would have many buyers.
But she couldn't come up with more Spirit Stones.
She had almost exhausted her resources purchasing the Perfect Cloudmist Pill at the Hall of External Affairs before.
These five thousand Spirit Stones were the last she had, gathered by selling her final two magical artifacts.
Thinking of this, she shook her head in disappointment, "Sorry to bother you, Senior Brother Wang."
With that, she walked towards the door, dejected.
Wang Jianqiang was taken aback, "Wait, where are you going?"
Wang Yuyao paused, looking at Wang Jianqiang, her expression embarrassed, "Senior Brother, I can't afford it~"
Wang Jianqiang was surprised again, then realized.
He shook his head with a smile, "The purchase price at the Hall of External Affairs is 3500 Spirit Stones per pill. You can give me 3500 Spirit Stones per pill."
Wang Yuyao was stunned, finding it hard to believe, "Really?"
"Of course."
Wang Jianqiang nodded.
For him now, earning Spirit Stones was easy, and thousands of Spirit Stones were nothing.
He quoted Su Yutong a high price because he didn't like her.
Wang Yuyao, on the other hand, was pleasing to the eye, so earning a little less was no big deal.
"Thank you~ thank you, Senior Brother Wang."
Upon Wang Jianqiang's confirmation, Wang Yuyao was overjoyed, her fair face blushing, adding even more charm to her already beautiful appearance.
Looking at her pretty face, Wang Jianqiang felt a warmth in his heart, and said nonchalantly, "Although the Perfect Cloudmist Pill is potent, just one is far from enough for you to break through again."
Saying this, he looked at Wang Yuyao with a piercing gaze, his voice filled with an inexplicable allure, "Do you want more Perfect Cloudmist Pills?"
Wang Yuyao's eyes lit up, but then quickly dimmed, "But I come from a humble background, and the resources I've accumulated over the years are exhausted. I have no more Spirit Stones."
Wang Jianqiang chuckled, "What if I don't charge you Spirit Stones?"
Wang Yuyao was delighted to hear this, but then seemed to realize something, her expression cautious as she tentatively asked, "What does Senior Brother want me to offer?" This story is hosted at novelping.com.
"Talking to a smart person like you is indeed refreshing."
Wang Jianqiang looked at her appreciatively, smiling, "Then I won't beat around the bush."
He paused, then continued, "I'm getting older and tired of living alone. You just need to spend some time keeping me company, and for every three times, you'll get a Perfect Cloudmist Pill."
"Senior Brother, is this 'keeping company' a verb or a noun?" Wang Yuyao asked cautiously, glancing at Wang Jianqiang.
Wang Jianqiang gave her a sidelong glance, "What do you think?"
Wang Yuyao's face instantly turned crimson.
She wasn't angry or embarrassed, but seriously considered it for a moment before looking at Wang Jianqiang again.
"Senior Brother, the path of cultivation is too difficult, and my talent is not top-notch. Without your elixir, I might still be struggling at the sixth level of Qi Refining."
"Since Senior Brother values me, I'm naturally willing."
"I~~~ want to progress too much."
"Very well."
Hearing Wang Yuyao's response, Wang Jianqiang smiled.
……
Moments later.
The door opened.
Wang Yuyao and Wang Jianqiang walked out together.
Wang Jianqiang was in a great mood.
Wang Yuyao was much more understanding than his dry niece.
Gentle, considerate, smart, and generous.
Her attitude towards him was worlds apart.
He could feel that she genuinely respected him.
This was evident from her favorability soaring from 0 to 50 points.
While Chen Jiaojiao's favorability had only reached 85 so far.
Though she always greeted him with a smile, her inner disdain for him had never disappeared.
"This is your advance payment."
As Wang Jianqiang spoke, he handed a Perfect Cloudmist Pill to Wang Yuyao.
Wang Yuyao happily accepted it, hesitating as she looked at Wang Jianqiang, "Senior Brother, maybe you should rest more tomorrow. Your body…"
Wang Jianqiang felt insulted.
He glared, "What are you saying? I'm as strong as a young man."
Saying this, he patted his chest hard.
Unexpectedly, he staggered, and if not for Wang Yuyao's quick reflexes, he would have fallen.
"Foundation Establishment!"
At that moment, Wang Jianqiang's desire for Foundation Establishment grew even stronger.