Seated under a pavilion were a young man and an old man clad in gray Daoist robes.
The pavilion stood beside a pond with fish swimming happily.
Everywhere was quiet with a gentle breeze blowing while the tree branches and flowers danced to the breeze's rhythm.
Both the young man and old man were quiet, enjoying their spirit tea in the peaceful atmosphere.
After what seemed like forever, the old man raised his head and looked at the young man seated across from him.
"You're not from the capital?" the old man said, breaking the silence.
"Yes," the young man responded with a calm smile.
The young man was Mo Jian, while the old man was the famous Broken Blade.
And of course, they were enjoying the Thousand Wealth Chamber's special tea.
Like a Spirit Food, Mo Jian, with the help of the Tier-2 Chef and Tier Chefs, managed to create this special tea.
The tea was no ordinary tea but a real Spirit Tea.
The Spirit Tea had the same effect as Tier-2 Spirit Food. Therefore, it was called a Tier-2 Spirit Tea.
And this was what gave Mo Jian the confidence to gamble with such a terrifying powerhouse.
The Imperial Capital did not have a single Tier-1 Spirit Tea, and he was offering a Tier-2 Spirit Tea. How could he not take the bait?
With Tier-2 Spirit Tea, it was easier to comprehend the hidden rules of the world. A Tier-2 Spirit Tea would clear the mind and remove distractions.
Also, it helped against heart demons.
For such a powerhouse, it was a must-have tea.
Lowering his head, Broken Blade looked at the last few drops of the Spirit Tea, and the regret etched on his face vanished afterward.
He raised his head and looked at the calm young man before him once again.
He was quite puzzled and shocked by the young man's confidence and talent.
He had seen many monstrous talents on the continent, but none came close to the boy before him.
Not even 20 years, and he was already a Peak Core Refining Realm warrior. If this continued, he could become a Golden Core Expert before the age of 20.
Just thinking of it sounded impossible, but the boy was seated in front of him.
Apart from that, the mysterious tea made him more curious.
Where did such a miraculous tea come from?
He had been to every corner of the continent, and he had never encountered anything of the sort.
Those sold in the Imperial Capital as spirit tea were trash compared to it.
"Where are you from?" he asked curiously.
"Outside… not from the Central Region," Mo Jian responded while taking a sip from his tea.
The old man was not furious at such a cryptic response. He understood the boy's prudence, and this even made him like him more.
With his strength, it was easy for him to capture him, force him to his clan, and steal the miraculous tea.
"Do you know how important this tea is?"
"I don't know much, but I know it is very important to experts close to the Nascent Soul Realm."
"You're right, but you still underestimate its importance," Broken Blade said slowly. "If others found out about this tea, I believe they would have long captured you and forced you to reveal the secret of the tea."
"Since there was no way for us to comprehend the world's laws, everyone had become unpredictable and desperate. What do you think they would do if they knew a tea could make them sense the law… though faintly?"
Mo Jian did not respond, but he understood the gravity of the situation. Although he knew a Tier-2 Spirit Tea was miraculous and had done everything to secure it without letting the secret out,
He still underestimated its value when he showed it to Broken Blade.
This was a gateway for them to escape the world's shackles.
Indeed, with many people stuck at the peak of the Golden Core Realm for centuries and with their lifespans coming to an end,
They wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice and steal the secret from him.
With this realization, he raised his head and looked at Broken Blade. "Why didn't you capture me and steal it?"
When Broken Blade heard his question, he chuckled lightly.
"The Jade Box told me everything I needed to know."
Mo Jian nodded and smiled. The rune around the Jade Box was not only for self-destruction but also to check if Broken Blade met the necessary requirement.
If anyone weaker than a Peak Golden Core Expert tried to open the box, it would explode and a signal would be sent to him.
Additionally, it was also a message: if anything were to happen to him, the Spirit Tea would be destroyed.
Looking at the crafty boy, Broken Blade drank the last portion of his tea and asked,
"Your support," Mo Jian responded without any flowery words.
Broken Blade did not show any change in expression. He locked his gaze on Mo Jian's face and stared intently at him.
Mo Jian returned the gaze without blinking.
Under the quiet pavilion, both the old man and young man went into a staring contest.
After a few minutes, a light laugh echoed from the pavilion.
"Interesting…" Broken Blade smiled. "You're more crafty than I thought."
"I will take that as a compliment," Mo Jian responded with an innocent smile.
"Alright. I want five every month."
"Two with fifty years of protection."
"Humph! Four and five years' protection."
"Impossible. Two and ten years' protection. That's the best I can do," Mo Jian said firmly.
Broken Blade stared at him for a moment and nodded.
"Hahaha. Elder, you wouldn't regret protecting my chamber," Mo Jian laughed, easing his tense nerves.
He had been nervous since the beginning of the conversation, but he tried to mask it with confidence.
And now that everything was over, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Standing before such a powerhouse was daunting pressure.
Recovering from the tension, Mo Jian took out the already prepared contract and gave it to Broken Blade.
Receiving the contract, Broken Blade creased his brow and looked at Mo Jian once again.
'Why do I feel I'm being duped by this brat?' he thought and shook his head.
Without hesitation, he signed the contract.
With the contract signed, the negotiation was over, and his smile brightened.
Looking at the bright smile on Mo Jian's face, Broken Blade couldn't help but chuckle.
"Do you still have the tea?"
"Yes…" Mo Jian laughed and took out another Tier-2 Spirit Tea.
Looking at another Tier-2 Spirit Tea, Broken Blade's jaw dropped slightly.
His expectation was that such a miraculous tea would be difficult to get, but he was wrong.
Mo Jian still had a large portion in his vault.
Shaking his head, he took the tea brewed by Mo Jian and took a sip. Feeling the soothing taste and his mind clearing, he closed his eyes to enjoy the feeling.
Watching him, Mo Jian smiled. His gamble had paid off, and he also learned from his mistake.
'Now that this is over… we can start the next phase of the plan.'
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