After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2067: Zhong Shengguang's Chapter

Chapter 2067 Zhong Shengguang's Rejection

Just by looking at how much Qian Huan Zhenren wanted for spiritual energy and black crystals, He Lingchuan completely understood why Lingshan required secular support. After all, there were many immortals and fairies in Lingshan, and each of them was an energy-consuming black hole.

Zhong Shengguang must be able to understand, but understanding does not mean agreement, nor does it mean willingness to endure.

"So, the negotiations between Lingshan and Panlong City are actually stuck here?"

Sun Fuling nodded: "I can see that Commander Zhong is calmer than everyone else when it comes to providing for Lingshan, but the share Lingshan is asking for is too high."

"how many?"

"Seventy percent of foreign trade profits."

"Someone has done the math. If Panlong City were to bear the cost, it would be very financially strained and would have to cut spending elsewhere. If the burden were passed down to merchants, the prices of goods would definitely go up, and the lives of the city's residents and foreign trade would likely be affected."

She looked at He Lingchuan and tilted her head. A strand of black hair fell down, framing her cheeks just right. He Lingchuan looked along the black hair and noticed that her jaw angle was not as round as that of an ordinary woman. Instead, it had a little angularity, which gave her face a heroic look.

Interestingly, she usually wore a light gown with flowing sleeves and liked to let her hair down, which softened her temperament and transformed this heroic spirit into a kind of elegance that was not common in women. However, as long as she narrowed her eyes, she would be cold and fierce, and even He Lingchuan would be startled, not to mention the students of Shumin Academy. No matter how naughty they were, they would have to bow their heads in front of her.

"I'll tell you something about the academy." Sun Fuling continued, "The last time Lingshan sent me cultivation techniques was five months ago, and they were all for beginners. There isn't a single one that's truly suitable for a cultivator like you."

She sighed: "The revival of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is a great thing, but we also need the corresponding high-end skills to support it, and the sooner we get it, the better. In this regard, Lingshan really has an incomparable advantage."

In the era of spiritual energy scarcity and the era of spiritual energy abundance, the techniques studied by the monks are different, and their powers are also different. The world has been "drought-free" for so long that the skills everyone learns are mainly practical, and there is a shortage of techniques that are adapted to a higher spiritual energy environment.

But there is no shortage of sacred mountains.

As a mysterious organization that has been passed down for nearly three thousand years, it has completely experienced several tides and cycles of the rise and fall of spiritual energy. It has preserved the magical powers of ancient immortals thousands of years ago and the secret methods of military generals and statesmen in the Middle Ages.

This is the treasure of knowledge.

Even the gods do not possess such a wide range of magical powers.

In the past, these skills were not used and could only lie in the library gathering dust; once spiritual energy revived, they became hot commodities.

Moreover, Lingshan has complete control over them. It is up to the co-elders of Lingshan to decide who to give them to and who not to give them to.

"Mr. Xin also came to convey that if Panlong City can show sincerity, Lingshan will naturally share the magical skills of the Middle Ages."

They had higher-end cultivation resources in their hands, and Panlong City couldn't reach them even if he jumped on tiptoe. He was stuck there, so Zhong Shengguang was depressed.

This is one of Lingshan’s most important bargaining chips.

"What does Commander Zhong have to say?"

"Commander Zhong was more patient and restrained than the other high-ranking officials at the table. He was not like General Nan Ke who slammed the table and cursed Lingshan for blatant robbery, but he also... did not agree with Lingshan's request!" Sun Fuling bit her lip. "He told Mr. Xin that when Panlong City was in the most difficult time, Lingshan did take care of it a lot. Not only did it generously share talents, intelligence, skills, pill recipes, farming, and financial support, it also brought many allies to Panlong City and even shared a lot of pressure from Beijia. But Panlong City is responsible for all the residents of Panlong Wasteland after all. It has its own army to support and is also facing strong pressure from Beijia."

Today, Panlong City’s territory is much larger than that of most other countries. Panlong City can handle whatever pressures other countries face in terms of domestic, foreign and military affairs.

Whether it is a country, a region or a force, the most important thing is finance.

Without money and a goal, you can't accomplish anything.

"I heard Commander Zhong's meaning is that Panlong City also knows the principle of give and take, and cannot receive Lingshan's favor for nothing, nor can it let Lingshan suffer losses for nothing. Therefore, Panlong City is willing to repay Lingshan's previous assistance with real money." Sun Fuling sighed, "I think Commander Zhong is willing to pay Lingshan even if it costs a large sum of money. He would rather give more this time than let Lingshan lie on Panlong City and suck its blood year after year."

With Sun Fuling's self-cultivation, she used the word "blood-sucking" so bluntly, which shows that she was also angry.

"If Lingshan is willing to take the money, it will be easier. Buy it out once and settle it later." He Lingchuan raised his hand and pressed his forehead. "If it doesn't want it and walks away, that will be troublesome."

Alas, my head hurts.

Zhong Shengguang is also a very experienced leader. He rejected Lingshan so completely and didn't even plan to negotiate properly. It seemed that he was really angry.

The lion of Lingshan opened its mouth loudly, and it was hard for anyone who heard it not to get angry.

You want 70% of the profits right away! Why don't you just grab it yourself?

Not to mention 70%, Panlong City doesn’t even want to give 10%!

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, Zhong Shengguang first expresses his determination, allows Lingshan to adjust its attitude, and then conducts negotiations later.

But what is Lingshan? The True Immortals are high up, and they are used to being arrogant. I want them to adjust their attitude, tsk…

If Panlong City shows its toughness, even He Lingchuan will find it difficult to see what the final outcome of this matter will be.

This is really...

"After Commander Zhong made his statement, what was Mr. Xin's reaction?"

"Mr. Xin just smiled and told Commander Zhong not to rush to make a decision and to think about it carefully."

"That is to say, Lingshan does not accept Panlong City's rejection?" He Lingchuan fell into deep thought.

This trouble came suddenly, what should I do?

He was so focused on his thoughts that he didn't pay much attention to what Sun Fuling said next.

Noticing that this person was just staring at her without saying anything, Sun Fuling picked up her chopsticks and waved them at his eyes: "Hey! Did you hear me say so much?"

"I heard it, of course I heard it." He Lingchuan quickly gave her a piece of braised rabbit meat. "Every word you said is in my ears!"

Sun Fuling said, "You don't seem to object to Lingshan's request for support?"

He Lingchuan said sternly: "I am disgusted. But considering the current situation of Panlong City, it is not appropriate for us to make enemies with Lingshan for the time being."

"The current situation?" Sun Fuling did not miss the word "temporary" in his words. "Isn't this the best time in Panlong City's history?"