Lu Chengxiao discreetly observed Qin Xiao's expression and tentatively offered a price.

"How about ten diamond spirit crystals?"

Qin Xiao shook his head and remained silent.

Lu Chengxiao curled his lips, "This thing still needs to be nurtured by ourselves, and its spiritual energy needs to be provided for its growth."

"It won't take up your contract slot." Qin Xiao's lips curled into a smile.

"Twenty!"

Qin Xiao shook his head with a smile.

"We don't even know if this thing can grow, or to what extent!"

"An extra skill! It's comparable to a talent skill, increasing the opportunities and resources for talent skills. Where else can you find that?"

Lu Chengxiao's face flushed red as he glared at Qin Xiao, "I was just saying it offhand, it's not a definite statement!"

"That's not quite right. Those who have spirit weapons have already provided feedback. Even the most basic ones can amplify your spiritual energy and attack power, which is very useful."

Lu Chengxiao looked at Qin Xiao, and after a long while, his expression calmed down.

"This spiritual weapon enhances spiritual energy and strength, and its attacks include critical strikes and armor penetration."

50 Diamond-tier 5-star Spirit Crystals. Don't pretend you don't know what you're getting; this price is very reasonable.

Even diamond-tier equipment forged with special metals would only cost this much.

Qin Xiao nodded. "That's indeed the case."

"However, I feel that this spirit weapon, which can attack autonomously and grow, is not enough."

Qin Xiao changed the subject and continued.

Lu Chengxiao slammed his hand on the table and stood up, "Don't go too far, you're still my roommate!"

"Hey, let's be business. We risked our lives to get these."

Whew~ Whew~

Lu Chengxiao took a few deep breaths. "Ten more, that's the most I can do!"

"75!" Qin Xiao added 15 more in one go, but his target price was 70.

"make a deal!"

Huh, how did it go through?

Qin Xiao was taken aback. He thought the other party would raise the price to 70 pieces and then the deal would be done immediately.

A hint of satisfaction appeared on Lu Chengxiao's face. It was hard to say whether she, who gave five extra, lost out, or Qin Xiao, who sold five extra, lost out.

Qin Xiao shook his head. Forget it. We're all under the same roof. It would be too ugly to go back on my word.

How do I pay?

Lu Chengxiao smiled slightly and took out a small bag.

"Here are a thousand diamond-grade five-star and six-star spirit crystals. Sell the rest to me however much you can get!"

Goodness, they came prepared.

"No, this batch of goods doesn't belong to me alone. Selling you a portion is fine, but if you take it all, it'll be hard to explain later."

People think I'm involved in some underhanded dealings, trying to double-cross them, which is damaging my reputation. Do you even realize that?

Qin Xiao immediately refused; this time, it really wasn't about raising the price.

Besides the reasons mentioned above, a portion of these items should also be sold to the Spirit Association.

After all, they still receive benefits from the Spirit Contract Association and are considered part of the same family, so they have to show some appreciation no matter what.

Qin Xiao was unaware that this pollution crisis could have been caused by the intervention of a powerful figure from the Spirit Contract Association.

Although the level of pollution is not high enough to warrant their humane destruction, they will inevitably suffer some serious harm.

Lu Chengxiao revealed a fawning smile, which clashed sharply with the other person's dashing and heroic appearance.

"Brother Qin Xiao~~, please promise me? Sell me some more~"

Ouch, I got goosebumps all over.

Just as Qin Xiao was considering how to refuse, Ilya came out carrying the food.

"Dinner's ready, Master."

Qin Xiao nodded, and Slovic came out carrying the dishes and bowls.

"Master, go and call Huanhuan and the others. They're still cultivating in the backyard, aren't they?"

Qin Xiao stood up. "Okay, that's all for now. I'll try to save a few more for you if there are any left."

Pouring 75 diamond-grade spirit crystals out of the bag, Qin Xiao turned and went to the backyard.

In the backyard, the mother and daughter, dressed in skirts and armor, were engaged in battle, exuding an ethereal aura amidst surging waves.

Adhering to the principle of not disturbing others, Qin Xiao watched for ten minutes until Ilya urged him to stop.

"Have you eaten?"

Ten minutes later, a group of people sat down at the dining table.

It really proves the saying: cooking is a solitary activity, but eating is a large group.

Qin Xiao ate a few bites of food, then suddenly remembered something.

I made plans with Wang Xinian yesterday, but why didn't that girl show up? It's almost noon now.

Open the bracelet.

Qin Xiao: ? ? ?

Eat while waiting, about five minutes later.

Wang Xinian: I have a small problem here. Someone from the Wang family might come looking for you later.

I'm really sorry, you don't need to pay any attention to them. As compensation, I voluntarily give up this share of the profits.

Qin Xiao frowned, a guess forming in his mind.

Wang's Linshan Manor, located in the Second Ring Road area of ​​Beijing.

In the quaint and elegant hall, a dozen or so figures, men, women, young and old, were scattered about.

“Xinian did make a mistake in this matter, but let’s just let it go once the item is handed over.”

"No, this kind of disloyal and treacherous behavior must not be encouraged! If Jin Nian hadn't been so quick-witted, this matter would have been kept secret."

Three middle-aged and elderly men sat at the top of the hall, their expressions solemn.

"Alright, have you argued enough? The Wang family members rely on their own abilities when they're out there. What's there to fight over? If you're so capable, go out and explore the wilderness yourself."

The man on the right said in a deep voice.

"Second brother, this is favoritism. Does this have anything to do with each person relying on their own abilities?"

Instead of reporting this extraordinary level of secret realm to the family for joint development, they brought outsiders to retrieve it.

If this continues, will the Wang family still be the Wang family? What will happen when the ancestors return from their cultivation?

When accountability comes down, who can take the blame?!

The man on the left spoke passionately, implying that he wasn't doing this solely for the Wang family.

"You bastard! What favoritism have I shown?"

"Hehe, whether Wang Xinian's behavior is tolerable is a matter of public opinion..."

The man in the central seat, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them.

He is Wang Yelin, the current head of the Wang family in the capital.

"Ye Feng, don't say any more. Xinian did something wrong, but considering it's his first offense, we won't punish him."

Ye Yun, take some men and go get the items. Give them some compensation to avoid gossip.

As for that extraordinary secret realm, there's no need to waste any more effort on it. It has already been classified as a high-risk secret realm by the dimensional army and is on the verge of collapse.

The man on the right, Wang Yefeng, frowned and stood up.

"Brother, this is not a good idea. That person has a powerful background and is not so easy to control."

Their safe return this time suggests interference from the garrison; conflict is not advisable.

Wang Yeyun also stood up, "Second Brother, you're overthinking it. The secret realm belongs to the Wang family."

Since the other party took it without asking, we are in the right no matter where we go, and we should also give him some compensation.

"A mere Gold Rank cultivator, what kind of secret realm could yield such rewards from a single trip? We should be satisfied."

Wang Yefeng glared angrily, "Shortsighted! This brat is not worth discussing anything with!"

The eldest and third brothers remained seated, taking it as a sign of their impotent rage.

Wang Xinian sat in the last corner, listening quietly, and only then did he stand up.

"This secret realm was explored and developed under the leadership of the other party; we did not occupy it."

Regardless of the facts, this is my testimony and my viewpoint; I urge you, Uncle, to reconsider.

Wang Yelin didn't speak, but glanced at Wang Xinian. It was Wang Yeyun who spoke impatiently.

“As a member of the Wang family, you betray your own people and protect outsiders. If your elder brother doesn’t punish you, I will.”

"You are hereby punished to undergo three months of arduous training in the snowy region. Your cultivation resources will be transferred to your younger brother. If you repeat this offense, you will not be spared!"

Wang Yefeng was dissatisfied, but the family head, Wang Yelin, remained silent and tacitly agreed.