Indeed!
Luo Chen had a plan and confidence.
Not only based on the intelligence collected by Luo Tian Creed, but also the pill formula occasionally leaked during the discussion on Dao of Alchemy between Tao Yisheng and him.
Like the formula of Restoring Yang Water, it’s clearly the unique product of the Medicine King Sect.
Yet, Tao Yisheng knew the ratio of the medicinal ingredients within it, demonstrating the deep accumulation of the Tao family.
Faced with this question from Luo Chen, Tao Wen found it difficult to make a decision.
"Speak of your third condition!"
Luo Chen was slightly delighted. Tao Wen’s reaction indicated that this condition might be feasible.
Suppressing his excitement.
Luo Chen calmly stated his third condition.
"Core Formation Secret Art!"
"That’s impossible!" Tao Wen declined firmly, then said, "Didn’t Dan Taijun give you a Core Formation Secret Art? Aren’t you being too greedy?"
Luo Chen sneered, "You should know better than me what that Secret Art is like."
Tao Wen pursed her rosy lips, frowning deeply.
Eventually, she firmly shook her head.
"I cannot agree to this . Otherwise, I won’t be able to secure the Seed Cultivator Position."
It’s apparent.
Luo Chen’s face turned gloomy.
"You, lack sincerity!"
Tao Wen opened her mouth, but found herself at a loss for words.
Three conditions; one is undetermined, one is without an answer, and one is outright rejected.
Anyone would feel her lack of sincerity.
However, each condition made her torn to the point where she couldn’t easily promise.
The negotiation stalled suddenly.
The air in the Immortal Mansion seemed to grow heavier as the two remained silent.
After a while, Tao Wen let out a bitter laugh.
"Your last two conditions really put me in a tough place, especially the last one."
"Let me tell you what rewards I can offer!"
Luo Chen looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
"The first remains the same, once the Seed Cultivator Position is claimed, we can trade."
"For the second, I need to go back to the Clan and discuss with the Tao Family elders before giving you a response."
"And for the third condition, it’s definitely impossible for me to offer a Core Formation Secret Art. Qingdan Valley has rules about this."
"Of course, since I’m asking for your help, I won’t make empty promises."
Tao Wen looked at Luo Chen and laid out her bottom line.
"You have the Dragon Phoenix Tribulation Secret Technique from Jueqing’s Clan, right? I can offer you the Dragon Transformation Pill and Ice Phoenix Pill to save you from running everywhere."
Luo Chen frowned, "You should know, if I set my heart on finding these two elixirs, it wouldn’t cost more than ten thousand Spirit Stones."
During the previous Tianlan auction, these two third-order elixirs sold for over one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.
It was not because of the value of the two third-order elixirs.
What was truly valuable was the Dragon Phoenix Tribulation Secret Art.
Luo Chen already had a matching Secret Technique, so it wasn’t difficult to compile the two elixirs.
Naturally, Tao Wen nodded, understanding these points.
"To make up for it, I can offer you Ancestor Nanshan’s understanding of Core Formation. What do you think?"
Hearing this, Luo Chen fell into contemplation.
Two third-order elixirs that could cooperate with Dragon Phoenix Tribulation Secret Art, plus a Core Formation understanding.
This condition was quite favorable.
If it was put out there, it would quite likely attract people willing to pay hundreds of thousands.
Apart from other people, Chu Kui would definitely be willing to pay a large sum for it.
Moreover, since the opponent was willing to compromise, he shouldn’t overreach.
After all, though they sought his help, their strength and origin were far above his.
There were times when one needed to take the other’s dignity into account.
Luo Chen refrained from pushing further and grudgingly agreed to this compromise.
Only at this moment did Tao Wen heave a sigh of relief.
She found that Luo Chen was truly difficult to deal with.
Upon pinpointing her weakness, he really dared to ask for a lot.
She wondered how Dan Taijun usually got along with him.
"There’s a year left before the Seed Cultivator battle begins. Friend, are you planning to return with me to Qingdan Valley or stay here in Tianlan?"
Having settled on the terms, both of them had a smile on their faces.
Luo Chen shook his head and smiled, "I won’t go for now. There are too many people there, with many vested interests. I’m afraid it’s a whirlpool of controversy."
"Hmm, you do have a point." Tao Wen thought and said, "Staying here for now, keeping them in the dark about your abilities is a good tactic."
Luo Chen casually said, "In a year’s time, if I can enhance my cultivation level, perhaps I can provide more support to you, friend. I suppose you still have some Ascendant Grade Rising Dragon Pills in your hand, right?"
The woman’s smile froze.