Immortality Cultivation: I Farm in the System Space

"Right, there's one more thing." "Old Man Bai told me to let you know that you don't have to worry about the grudge with Liu Yiyuan. Things will proceed as usual; he will help you resolve the issue." "Hmm, I understand." Lin Jing nodded. ...... It wasn't until nightfall that Huang Qingling could bring herself to leave. Of course, before leaving, she also managed to scrounge a meal. After Huang Qingling left, Lin Jing continued to return to his room to meditate and recuperate. At this moment In the Zhang Family backyard, within a very ordinary small house. Elder Bai and another elder sat around a table. On the table, in front of both, were cups of tea still emitting wisps of steam. "Fellow Zhang, after all these years, you remain as unassuming as ever," Elder Bai glanced around the room and spoke first. The room was plain and simple, with even the furnishings being the most modest kind. And this unremarkable room belonged to the Zhang Family Patriarch, Zhang Chenfan, as ordinary as his name suggested. Then, Elder Bai turned his gaze to the opposite side, where a white-haired elder with a wrinkled face sat. This elder was none other than the master of the house, the Zhang Family Patriarch—Zhang Chenfan. "As one ages, one tends to become nostalgic. I'm afraid I've made you laugh, Fellow Bai." The voice of the Zhang Family Patriarch was husky with age and it seemed strenuous for him to speak—a manifestation of failing vigor. His current state seemed as fragile as withered wood, as if he could collapse at any moment. The Zhang Family Patriarch picked up his cup of tea, took a gentle sip, and then asked: "I wonder, what brings Fellow Bai to seek me out today?" Elder Bai didn't speak but reached out to place two Pure Jade Boxes on the table, pushing them gently towards the Zhang Family Patriarch. Upon seeing the Pure Jade Boxes, a flicker of brightness flashed in the Patriarch's eyes. The feeble air about him disappeared instantly, replaced by an oppressive aura. "Pure Accumulation Pills!" The Zhang Family Patriarch was exceedingly excited as he picked up one of the Pure Jade Boxes and examined it closely. "And there are two of them, no less." "Could it be that someone intends to auction these off?" The Zhang Family Patriarch looked up at Elder Bai across the table. "Yes." "If nothing unexpected happens, these two Pure Accumulation Pills will be available at tomorrow's auction." "Then, what is the meaning of this, Fellow Bai?" The gaze of the Zhang Family Patriarch had also regained its calm as he stared directly at Elder Bai and spoke. "If these two Elixir Medicines go up for auction tomorrow, may I ask, Fellow Zhang, would you bid or not bid?" Elder Bai met the gaze of the Zhang Family Patriarch and asked in return. "If things go as expected, I probably won't bid," the Zhang Family Patriarch said with a shake of his head and a wry smile. "If I were to bid on it, the Lifespan Extension Pill would likely end up in the hands of someone else." "I suppose you are aware, Fellow Bai..." "Among the few great families of Nanshan Market, how much wealth each has is very clear to the others." "The Zhang Family's financial strength is well understood by them. If I so much as harbor the thought of vying for these two Pure Accumulation Pills, they would definitely go all in, effectively cutting off all retreat for the Zhang Family." As he said this, the Zhang Family Patriarch wore a smile and looked at Elder Bai opposite him: "Since Fellow Bai has brought these Pure Accumulation Pills to my humble abode..." "Then I believe there might still be a turn of events, am I right?" Elder Bai picked up his cup of tea, sipped calmly, and then said: "I can mediate in the middle, and ensure they don't appear at tomorrow's auction." "Indeed..." Zhang Family Patriarch said with a smile. "I just don't know what Brother Bai is interested in? In order to obtain that Lifespan Extension Pill, my Zhang Family is now quite impoverished." "Of course, there is something..." Elder Bai lifted his head and gazed at Zhang Family Patriarch sitting across from him. "The qualification to obtain a Cultivation True Elixir." "This time, with the Blood Red Vermilion Fruit appearing at the auction, I contributed in the name of Yuebaolou, along with several major families, to gather the ingredients needed for refining the Cultivation True Elixir, planning to refine a batch of Cultivation True Elixirs." "However, considering the materials I contributed, if the Cultivation True Elixirs produced are fewer than six, I'm afraid it won't be my turn, at most I'll receive some form of compensation." Previously... When the Blood Red Vermilion Fruit appeared, several large families discussed and agreed to pool ingredients together, and have the senior of the Li Family take charge of refining a batch of Cultivation True Elixirs. If six Elixirs are refined, each family would receive one. If there are fewer than six, the families that did not receive a Cultivation True Elixir would still receive some compensation. And this qualification naturally depended on the status and contributions of the various families. Since Elder Bai did not belong to any of these large families and his contribution wasn't significant, he would, in order of priority, be in the sixth place. Being sixth meant that only if a batch yields six Cultivation True Elixirs would he obtain one; however, this chance was actually quite slim. It was to secure the Zhang Family's qualification for a Cultivation True Elixir that Elder Bai had come here. Zhang Family Patriarch nodded slightly, then asked: "Who do you intend to use this Cultivation True Elixir for? That little niece of yours? It seems a bit premature for her..." "Old Man..." "If he misses this opportunity, I'm afraid his whole life's hope of solidifying a pill will be dashed." Elder Bai did not conceal his intentions and spoke directly. Zhang Family Patriarch suddenly understood: "Pill Master Yi..." "Indeed, your relationship with him is exceedingly close; it must be for him then." Zhang Family Patriarch gently stroked the Pure Jade Box in front of him, and with a slight curve to his lips, he smiled and said: "Do you intend to use these two Flawless Clear Accumulation Pills to exchange for my Zhang Family's qualification for a Cultivation True Elixir?" "You wish," Elder Bai said, corners of his mouth twitching disdainfully. "Although I am an attendant of Yuebaolou and in charge of the entire Yuebaolou in Nanshan Market, you surely know the rules of Yuebaolou as well." "There are certain things that even I would not dare to do." "At most, within the scope of my authority, I can offer you a small convenience." "The reason I am here is to trade one qualification for another." "This Flawless Clear Accumulation Pill will not appear in the auction, and I will help you contact the seller to arrange a private transaction between the two of you." "As for the specifics of the transaction, that is something for the two parties involved to negotiate." "Of course..." "If you don't agree to this, then forget it. I can leave right now." Having said that, Elder Bai prepared to get up. "No... no..." "I was just kidding with you..." Zhang Family Patriarch hurriedly tried to keep Elder Bai from leaving. "Of course, I'm aware of Yuebaolou's rules." "Let's do it your way, then. When the time comes, you make the arrangements, and I will negotiate with that person," Zhang Family Patriarch said. "However..." "I'm still very curious, what do you plan to trade with that person?" Elder Bai looked at Zhang Family Patriarch, puzzled. Zhang Family Patriarch sighed in resignation: "Ah..." "Right now, there aren't many things my Zhang Family can bring to the table. As it stands, the only thing I can offer is the cultivation technique I've been practicing."