Lu Changsheng's words instantly lifted Ning Yuxin's spirits.
Her father was the wealthiest man in Cangzhou, and money was never an issue for her. The idea that spending money could enhance her swordsmanship seemed like the simplest solution!
"Senior Brother Lu, do you really have a way?"
"It's not a big problem, but the price might be a bit steep!" Lu Changsheng replied with a hint of hesitation.
Ning Yuxin asked, "How much do you need?"
"Twenty thousand and three spirit stones!"
Lu Changsheng held up two fingers.
With the experience from last time, he boldly quoted an astronomical price.
After all, the head of a peak only earned a little over a hundred spirit stones a month, which was the total of their salary for over a decade—a significant sum indeed.
He also left room for negotiation, hoping to earn at least fourteen or fifteen thousand this time.
Yet he underestimated the Ning family's wealth.
Ning Yuxin, without a moment's hesitation, decisively pulled out a bag from her ring, filled with gleaming spirit stones—exactly twenty thousand!
"This..."
Lu Changsheng was stunned. This girl was too extravagant, not even bothering to haggle!
"How much money does your Ning family actually have, that you don't even blink at twenty thousand spirit stones?"
Ning Yuxin replied, "If spending money can enhance my swordsmanship, what's twenty thousand!"
Taking the spirit stones, Lu Changsheng could only lament his fate. Being born into the right family truly determined one's life.
Watching the spirit stones being put away, she asked, "Senior Brother Lu, what should I do next?"
"These books are unnecessary. If you like, you can keep them as a memento. Then go back and get some sleep; come find me in the morning!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
No, thank you!
Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, never expecting to earn money so easily from her.
At this rate, as long as he kept helping her improve, earning a hundred thousand or eighty thousand wouldn't be a problem.
However, he still reminded her, "Junior Sister Ning, there's something you must promise!"
"What is it?"
"No one can know about our arrangement. The enhancement of sword intent requires the help of an old friend of my master, who doesn't like to be known. Of course, you can't reveal my involvement either, or Senior Brother won't like you, and I'll be implicated!"
"Alright!"
Ning Yuxin solemnly promised and left only after reassuring him several times.
She had indeed developed sword intent, and even Zhou Qingyu was amazed by it.
Therefore, she was willing to trust Lu Changsheng, and besides, even if it didn't work, two thousand spirit stones were no big deal.
Lu Changsheng nodded in satisfaction.
With twenty thousand and three spirit stones, he went to Cangyun City, entered an herb shop, spent three stones on herbs, and the remaining twenty thousand was his labor fee.
Since Ning Yuxin came to Qingyun Peak, his life had skyrocketed, earning twenty thousand in a day, something he couldn't have made in months before.
Thinking about it, he considered offering Ning Yuxin a comprehensive enhancement package.
Swordsmanship level four plus ninth level of Condensing Yuan—charging her a hundred thousand wouldn't be excessive, right?
After all, in Lu Changsheng's view, neither the ninth level of Condensing Yuan nor swordsmanship level four was particularly difficult. As long as one's talent wasn't too poor and they had spirit stones, it was achievable.
Senior Brother achieved his current success under his guidance.
The path had been paved by him, and for Zhou Qingyu, it was almost a smooth road.
The more Lu Changsheng thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. He was about to go back and draft a plan when a few figures approached.
"Lu Changsheng!"
A cold voice filled with resentment came.
Lu Changsheng looked up and saw Shi Feng.
Beside him was a young man in his mid-twenties and an elderly man.
"So it's Brother Shi. Long time no see, how have you been? Why the angry face?" Lu Changsheng spoke, a smile playing on his lips.
Even with a Golden Elixir expert accompanying them, he remained unfazed.
After all, this was Cangyun City, the territory of the Cangyun Sect, where he could almost walk sideways.
Seeing Shi Feng about to explode, didn't he know why he was angry?
The elderly man beside him chuckled, "So this young friend is the Little Sword Immortal's junior brother. Indeed, you have an impressive demeanor, coming from a prestigious sect!"
"This elder overpraises me!"
Lu Changsheng responded, calm and humble.
Shi Feng's face grew increasingly sour, unable to stand this hypocritical facade. When he had people beat him up, he wasn't like this!
Now, seeing a Golden Elixir expert, he acted all humble.
The young man glanced at him, chuckling softly.
"Young friend is too modest," the elder laughed.
Lu Changsheng asked, "Do you have business with our Cangyun Sect?"
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"I see!" Lu Changsheng gave them a suspicious look and said, "Then I won't disturb you. I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave!"
With that, he continued to scrutinize them.
But for some reason, under his gaze, there was always a feeling of being judged like a criminal.
As Lu Changsheng left, the elder remarked, "Spirit Gathering level three, his aptitude is average, not much different from the rumors!"
"Elder, don't be fooled by him. This person is very shameless. Previously..."
Shi Feng recounted his ordeal, being repeatedly humiliated, growing angrier as he spoke.
"Don't forget why we're here. Don't let trivial matters ruin the big picture!"
"Yes!"
Meanwhile, Lu Changsheng returned to Qingyun Peak, feeling somewhat speechless about the earlier conversation.
These guys had previously tried to use him to do their dirty work, and now they were acting all kind-hearted?
Who knew what they were up to.
But he didn't care. The sect was used to beast tides and had plenty of experience.
With just those few people, they couldn't stir up much trouble.
The sect wasn't foolish; anyone with eyes could see through it, so he didn't need to worry.
Besides, earning spirit stones was far more important than such trivial matters.
He then went to the pill room, taking advantage of Ye Tianyi's absence to refine Ning Yuxin's pills. After all, he was a man of his word.
Without credibility, how could he continue to swindle money from rich women in the future?
If he couldn't scam money, when would he be able to break through to the Elemental Infant stage and escape the torment of cultivation?
This time, no matter what, he had to earn enough spirit stones from her to break through to the Elemental Infant stage!
The next morning, Lu Changsheng waited at the door on time, handing a bottle of pills to Ning Yuxin.
Ning Yuxin took it, still feeling the warmth of the pills.
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
"Money and goods... we're all family now, no need for thanks!" Lu Changsheng waved his hand, not in a hurry to leave, but instead said, "Junior Sister, this time the method is different. It requires using the sect's Sword Cave. I'll take you there!"
Lu Changsheng said as he led the way.
Ning Yuxin nodded and followed him straight into the depths of the sect.
But this time, looking at Lu Changsheng, she increasingly felt he was different from the rumors.
This level of meticulous responsibility wasn't something a wastrel would have.
As for Lu Changsheng, he was certainly meticulous. If the pills didn't work and Ning Yuxin lost trust in him, how would he earn her money in the future?
After all, in these times, there weren't many rich women so pure and easy to deceive!