In the end, Yue Yaoyao didn't get away with it either, and was severely punished.
However, compared to Long Tengxiao's loss of face and Qi Guanjue's eyes being gouged out, Yue Yaoyao felt that the heartache wasn't so bad.
At least he only lost some money.
Sure enough, people are afraid of comparison; once they start comparing, their mindset becomes abnormal!
Regardless of what the three of them thought after returning home, the reunion of Jin Shangyue and Ji Chaoyun was incredibly warm, passionate, and full of energy.
After a passionate night, the representatives of the Nine Associations came to visit the next day after lunch.
Last night was, after all, the auction. Even if Ke Chong and the other nine had a lot to say to Jin Shangyue and a lot to cooperate with her on, they couldn't say it because the occasion wasn't right.
That's why I kept it to myself until today when I came knocking on your door.
Jin Shangyue seemed to have anticipated that they would come looking for her again.
When Jin Shangyue saw Ke Chong and his nine companions, she showed no surprise whatsoever. Instead, she acted as if she had been waiting for a long time and led them to the tea room where guests were received.
Ke Chong's eyes flickered when he saw the stunningly handsome young man accompanying Jin Shangyue.
Thinking about the news I heard last night, and the information I investigated overnight.
Ke Chong's regard for Jin Shangyue rose to a new level, almost to the point of considering her someone to be avoided.
Jin Shangyue did not allow Rongxu to leave, but instead asked him to help make tea on site.
Ling Chu stood quietly behind Jin Shangyue, who sat side by side with Ji Chaoyun. The nine representatives of the Nine Associations sat on three sides around them.
Jin Shangyue took the initiative to ask, "There are still two hours until today's auction. If you have something to say, please speak frankly?"
Upon hearing this, Ke Chong understood immediately that Jin Shangyue was not someone who liked to beat around the bush or waste time.
He was the first to speak, stating his purpose directly.
"Lord Moon, our Biotechnology Association would like to discuss cooperation on elixirs with you."
"We want to purchase all kinds and grades of pills from you on a long-term basis, and we also want to compete for the quota of purchasing the highest grade pills."
The five most powerful Yuan-level alchemists in Shenyuan all share the same rule.
With only five Yuan-level alchemists, the number of pills they could refine was naturally limited.
Therefore, all the powerful cultivators in the world, as well as top royal families, noble families, and aristocratic families, have gone to great lengths and tried every possible means to compete for the purchase of a spot.
Even so, not all the top-tier powerful figures, royalty, nobles, and aristocratic families can obtain a purchase quota.
Among the top-tier experts and forces, a rule has almost been established: either everyone shares the purchase quota equally, or if there aren't enough pill quotas, a rotation system is implemented.
This year it's you, next year it's my turn, we take turns.
It is because of these rules that all the top powers have been able to barely maintain a balance.
Of course, things weren't always this harmonious and balanced at the beginning.
The top powers are also fighting fiercely over the world's best Yuan-grade pills, resulting in bloodshed and endless battles.
In the end, not only did both sides suffer losses, but the forces below also benefited.
After nearly a century of conflict and compromise, the major powers have finally reached a consensus on a balance.
But now, just yesterday, because Jin Shangyue took out three and a half immortal-grade pills, this balance is about to be broken.
If the master Jin Shangyue mentioned is not one of the top five Yuan-level alchemists on Shenyuan Star, then the balance that has been maintained for hundreds of years will be completely broken, and new rules will emerge.
And this new rule, unsurprisingly, will be formulated by a new alchemist who has refined a semi-immortal-grade pill.
This is why the representatives of the Ninth Conference were so eager to come to us.
The early bird catches the worm, so they have to hurry up and be the first to discover it, the closest to it, to reap the first wave of benefits, and to be the first to secure a purchase slot.
Otherwise, once the news gets out, top forces from all sides will flock to find Jin Shangyue, and with so many people competing, the chances of winning will be much smaller.
When Jin Shangyue took out the semi-immortal-grade pill, she had already anticipated this outcome.
All of this was within her plan and expectations.
On Jin Shangyue's bright and beautiful face, there was a faint, enigmatic smile as she spoke.
"Given my current relationship with the Nine Association, I would naturally prioritize cooperating with them."
Many people breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to themselves that Jin Shangyue was a sentimental young woman.
That's right. The Nine Societies hired Jin Shangyue as a Holy Guest Elder. With that kind of relationship, how could they not give her a back door?
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P.S.: My darlings, I was a bit busy today, so there's only one chapter to try and read. I'll be back to normal updates tomorrow!
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