Big Data Cultivation-Chapter 2017 - 2019: The Price Difference Is Too Great

Chapter 2017: Chapter 2019: The Price Difference Is Too Great

So Yan Yuxi was quite surprised: Feng Jun, are you really using the Character Stealing Contract?

The Yin Spirit Bigwig was absolutely right; compared to the Character Stealing Contract, other contracts are just trash—you have to show the foundation of being a disciple from a super sect!

Feng Jun tilted his head to think for a moment, "Actually, I’m not particularly satisfied with the Spirit-Seizing Contract, but... there are no other options at the moment."

"You do have a choice," the Earth Spirit couldn’t stand it anymore and squeaked, "A regular master-servant contract is fine!"

Feng Jun glanced at it and replied casually, "It was originally a regular master-servant contract, just with the added Seizing Spirit component."

"Then why did you have to add that?" the Earth Spirit pleaded bitterly, "I admit my mistake, isn’t that enough? For this Spirit Vein traction, I’ll only charge two million Spirit Stones."

It pleaded earnestly, but Feng Jun became even more annoyed. He let out a cold laugh, "Ha, before you demanded fifteen million spirits from me, how can you expect me to trust you with such behavior?"

"Fifteen million spirits?" Yan Yuxi looked at the Earth Spirit in amazement. Initially, she found it quite cute, and her compassion was overflowing as she pondered whether to plead on its behalf, "So you were this greedy?"

A hint of an embarrassed smile appeared on the Earth Spirit’s human-like face, "It’s just that I’m still young and naïve."

"Hmph," Feng Jun snorted lightly, "Fellow Daoist Yuxi, don’t be deceived by it. Even the price it quoted now isn’t the real deal... it probably doesn’t truly believe I would use the Spirit-Seizing Contract, and I doubt even two million Spirit Stones would be enough in the end."

Yan Yuxi was even more surprised, and she looked at the Earth Spirit in amazement, "Is that true?"

"Practical operation, Spirit Vein definitely requires practice," the Earth Spirit chuckled awkwardly, "If there are too many unexpected situations, two million may not be enough."

Even if Yan Yuxi was simple-minded, she could hear the excuses in its words and suddenly felt a bit disheartened. She then looked at Yu Qingzhu, "Qingzhu, how about we discuss the matter of shares?"

"Sure," Yu Qingzhu nodded. Although the other person was at the Out-of-Dust Peak, she remained confident and didn’t feel inferior, "We can just find a quiet place in the front courtyard."

After the two left, Ji Buseng brought Master Qingya over.

Master Qingya recently learned something about White Pebble Beach and, in her surprise, made a decision—she hoped Wuyou Platform could establish a private courtyard at White Pebble Beach, though she wasn’t very interested in buying land around it.

Most cultivators at Wuyou Platform have personalities that are completely opposite to those at Tianxin Platform. Master Qingya felt there was no need to buy land around it; having a temporary residence would suffice.

However, her intention conflicted with Ji Buseng. Originally, Ji Buseng didn’t intend to buy land; he just wanted to build a small courtyard at White Pebble Beach, which wasn’t even considered a private courtyard, similar to the previous Qinggang small courtyard.

But now, the Qinggang Sect not only started expanding but also wanted to pull in Earth Veins, reportedly to create a Golden Core Leyline.

Although Ji Buseng was a bit unclear with Sumiao from Taiqing, he also got along well with Yue Qing—the key was that Master Yue never flaunted his seniority—Master Busheng heard that it was all about building Spirit Veins, and wondered why they were also creating a Golden Core Leyline. Did they have too many Spirit Stones?

Master Yue told him that Spirit Veins were one thing, but having a temporary resting place for a household’s Golden Core was just as good, and Spirit Veins couldn’t be created in a day. If a disciple had an opportunity for the Pill Formation during this period, should they go to the Crimson Pheonix Sect to borrow a place?

Hearing this, Ji Buseng felt it made sense, especially since there were senior veterans at Tianxin Platform wanting to form Golden Cores. Since they couldn’t ask Feng Jun to leave, if they wanted to form Golden Cores at White Pebble Beach, they couldn’t just rely on Spirit Stones to support the Golden Core Journey through Tribulation, right?

Coincidentally, in the Five Dragons Exploring the Sea Earth Vein combination that Yue Qing envisioned, three dragons were already complete—Feng Jun’s Manor, the private courtyards of Taiqing and Crimson Pheonix, and the Golden Core Leyline was already drawn with Qinggang Private Courtyard as the fourth dragon, and its Leyline was in preparation; it was still missing one dragon.

At that time, Ji Buseng decided that Tianxin Platform would be the fifth dragon, and he also began planning a piece of land for another private courtyard.

Then, his actions were noticed by Master Qingya. The cultivators at Wuyou Platform generally have a laid-back mindset, but they aren’t fools. They just like to delve into their own research, like Yan Shangren studying formations, and Wang Botai came up with the Spirit Stone Generator.

It just so happened that Master Qingya’s partner was most interested in studying Earth Veins. Even though he had fallen, Master Qingya had been led into that interest, and her Earth Vein Technique was well-known among the Four Sects and Five Platforms.

So she asked Ji Buseng, saying that Tianxin Platform wasn’t particularly wealthy, so why were they trying to join in as the last dragon of the Five Dragons Exploring the Sea? Your expenses might be double that of the first three dragons.

Ji Buseng explained his reasons with a smack, and Master Qingya understood, then she expressed, what if the last dragon was shared halfway between our two families? What do you think?

Not great! Master Busheng resolutely refused, for this is a Golden Core Leyline; how could I share it with your Wuyou Platform?

Master Qingya didn’t want to pressure him either, as it was Ji Buseng who helped strive for the Spirit Vein slot. Even though Wuyou Platform’s connection with Feng Jun was crucial, Master Busheng being able to remember and nominate their help was already a big favor.

So she came with Ji Buseng to find Feng Jun, intending to ask if Wuyou Platform could get a piece of land at White Pebble Beach and if the current Five Dragons Exploring the Sea Earth Vein combination could be switched to a Great Hexagonal Eight Directions combination.

Feng Jun expressed that he doesn’t reject the combination of Six Harmonies, but he would rather avoid the Eight Trigrams. Even if it were a combination of Great Six Harmonies and Little Eight Trigrams, this earth vein is too complex. He doesn’t want White Pebble Beach to become as lively as a marketplace; adding Wuyou Platform is already enough for now.

Regarding the construction of a private courtyard for Wuyou Platform, it’s a simple matter. The two entities already have connections, and even if it’s just for the sake of Senior Yan, a piece of land would be given if requested.

However, he also suggested that Wuyou Platform should purchase a piece of land nearby. If it were the disciples of Tianxin Platform, he wouldn’t make such suggestions, as those are carefree individuals. However, Wuyou Platform’s disciples are more obsessed with researching specific fields.

Take Wang Botai, for example, he’s still at Thunder Plains, helping improve the Spirit Stone Generator.

Therefore, Feng Jun believes it’s not suitable for Wuyou Platform’s disciples to concentrate at the private courtyard on White Pebble Beach. If they’re staying for an extended period, it’s better to have their own plot of land.

In fact, the disciples of Wuyou Platform aren’t likely to stay for a short time. Why are the Four Sects and Wutai building courtyards here? Because those who need breakthroughs require stabilization before doing so, and those who need to heal also prefer to recuperate nearby.

Looking at how Tiantong bought land, one can understand what this top-notch merchant expects from White Pebble Beach.

Master Qingya agreed with Feng Jun’s view, and then she saw the Earth Spirit and made a suggestion: the Earth Spirit can multitask during construction. How about Qinggang, Tianxin, and Wuyou jointly renting the Earth Spirit to establish this Six Harmonies Earth Vein?

Feng Jun also knows that letting the Earth Spirit build the combination earth vein is the most appropriate, as the mutual response effect will be great. He smiled and said, "Well, my earth vein still needs a bit of repair. Once I renegotiate the contract with it, we’ll start with this Six Harmonies combination."

As expected, Master Qingya was also curious and asked why the contract needs to be changed. Feng Jun didn’t elaborate, only saying that the little fellow is rather cunning and needs a tougher contract.

Master Qingya is knowledgeable about Earth Vein Techniques and is well-informed about the Earth Spirit. However, it’s her first time meeting Feng Jun, and it’s inappropriate to speak deeply based on a shallow acquaintance. She didn’t ask Feng Jun about the new contract he intends to sign, instead suggesting, "It’s best not to use an absolute master-servant contract."

Feng Jun smiled and nodded, indicating appreciation for the advice. After sending them off, he grabbed the Earth Spirit, and with a shake of his body, vanished from sight.

He didn’t go far; just near Lantern Town, he chose a sparse small forest, then sealed the Earth Spirit and annulled the previous contract—just like negotiating a contract on Earth, reaching an agreement might be difficult, but unilateral termination is simple.

Then Feng Jun applied his technique, using the most fitting secret technique, and contracted the Earth Spirit.

The Big Boss was still in his Spirit Beast Bag, observing, couldn’t help but project a thought, "Weren’t you going for Three-in-One, why did you end up with a Spirit-Seizing Contract?"

"Just use it first," Feng Jun answered with a smile. "Three-in-One needs careful design, but this fellow shouldn’t be idle any longer."

He returned to the manor with the Earth Spirit and issued orders for it to repair his own earth vein.

After changing the contract, the Earth Spirit felt noticeably different. It seemed like it was stripped bare in front of Feng Jun, as if no thought could be hidden.

However, it wasn’t sure if Feng Jun could really perform spirit-seizing. Upon seeing the damaged earth vein, it obediently went to work—in truth, the earth vein was formed, and the damage from Tribulation Thunder was quite limited. Although it looked severe on the surface, the inner damage wasn’t substantial. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

The Earth Spirit knew well that it could repair the earth vein in three days, although the design itself has minor flaws in both layout and attraction. It’s not proficient in planning, but when it comes to earth vein details, who can rival the Earth Spirit?

In its plan, perfecting this earth vein—getting everything just right—would take about five days and consume nearly twenty thousand Spirit Stone’s worth of Spiritual Energy, which is why it offered a price of four hundred thousand to Feng Jun.

It doesn’t feel like it’s asking too much; firstly, it sees what others don’t, and secondly, it can handle what others can’t—even if someone knew about the flaws, what’s the use if they can’t deal with them?

In other words, even if one could deal with them, the cost would be too high to be worth it.

The only one who can efficiently and swiftly handle these areas perfectly is the Earth Spirit!

So it thinks that even if it’s a bit greedy, its greed is justified!

Now that Feng Jun has changed the contract, the Earth Spirit considers: I’ll patch things up based on your existing foundation, but longing for me to make the earth vein flawless? You better not even think about it!

What it doesn’t know is that Feng Jun’s soul far exceeds its own; he secretly perceives those hidden thoughts deep in its consciousness.

Feng Jun found the Earth Spirit’s logic somewhat amusing.

Professionals should earn high wages; this logic is sound, but deceiving is wrong. If it demands with reason, wouldn’t he pay? More importantly, there’s a signed contract binding us, and it’s not just aimed at your physical body, but includes all your capabilities!

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