Locust

Chapter 69 Stronghold
The residence of Tianyingtang, in Banqing Pavilion.

Cao Cuo nodded when he heard the words. This Yin Nanting really has some skills. A mere ninth-level Qi training realm can actually sell [-] talismans every year under the noses of the foundation-building monks in Iron Cloud City...

It's not simple.

He intends to support this person, Cao Cuo said with a smile:

"I'll give you [-] Fire Crow Talismans, [-] are normal transactions, and the other [-] will be credited to you, and will be settled next year."

Yin Nanting was overjoyed when he heard the words.

This senior in black robe was really generous, he dared to give himself fifty thousand talismans on credit.

He is also highly skilled and bold, and he is not worried at all that he will not be able to pay back in the coming year, so he responded directly:
"Thank you senior, I will live up to expectations."

Cao Cuo was in a good mood and said casually:

"No need to be like this, this is a fair trade, we each get what we need..."

After speaking, he took out a storage bag, put in one hundred thousand Fire Crow Talismans, and handed it to Yin Nanting on the spot.

After Yin Nanting counted them correctly, he went out for a while, and when he came back, he respectfully presented a storage bag to Cao Cuo.

There are a total of 4 talisman coins inside, and together with a deed marked with the seal of mana, it is the IOU for [-] Fire Crow Talismans.

Yin Nanting is strictly forbidden to do things, and there is no leakage. Although the other party did not make a request, he has a delicate mind and strives to do things perfectly.

Both parties are very satisfied with this transaction.

In Yin Nanting's opinion.

With [-]% of the large supply of talismans, properly handled and lucrative profits, in the long run, the strength of the Sky Eagle Hall can be improved to a higher level, and it can also accumulate more resources and find a way to treat Dao injuries.

Guan Nantian, the adoptive father, once said that his Dao injury can only be resolved by the Daoist Jiedan who consumes a certain amount of origin.

Yin Nanting was also aware of this point, the Master Jiedan of Yingshan Fort was unwilling to pay such a high price for him, so he resolutely left there and came to Iron Cloud City by himself.

With his own ability, given time, he will not worry about accumulating the resources that even a real person of alchemy will be tempted by. At that time, through the connections of his adoptive father, it is not an extravagant hope to invite a real person of alchemy to treat him and continue his path .

As for the black-robed senior, he was only a foundation-builder, and even if he had the means to heal himself, the price of life and death in human hands would be too high.

I, Yin Nanting, have the same temperament as Banqing, and I cannot bear such restraints. A mere mysterious force is not worth my life for it.

In Cao Cuo's view.

The cost of this batch of Fire Crow Talismans is low, and the biggest expenditure is the green locust rations.

Now that Yin Nanting's shipping channel is available, there is also an additional channel for future cultivation resources.

As for whether this person is willing to surrender, it is secondary. He has other ideas about this matter...

Seeing that the black-robed senior is quite satisfied with the transaction.

Yin Nanting hit the iron while it was hot: "Senior, why don't you stay in my Sky Eagle Hall for a few days, so that Yin can also show his friendship as a landlord."

Lu Yunfei was very playful, and interjected: "Master, let's stay and take a stroll around Iron Cloud City."

The Stone Sect is a secret existence, and it was Hongxiu's idea to change the name of the leader to the sect leader in front of outsiders.

Hongxiu scolded: "Yunfei, insurmountable..."

"fine."

Cao Cuo thought for a moment and agreed:

"I'm going to retreat here for a few days, Hongxiu and Yunfei, you two can go for a walk with Hall Master Yin and take a look at the magnificent scenery of Iron Cloud City."

After all, Lu Yunfei is his own lucky general, since he wants to stay in Tianying Hall for a few days, it doesn't matter if he is satisfied, besides, he has no intention of leaving Iron Cloud City immediately...

Lu Yunfei got his wish, and said happily: "Thank you, Sect Master."

"Yes, Sect Master."

Hongxiu looked at the leader, thoughtful in his heart...

……

For seven consecutive days.

Yin Nanting did what he said, and he put down the affairs of the Sky Eagle Hall, and took Lu Yunfei and Hongxiu all over Iron Cloud City...

On the way, he introduced the local customs, various forces, business and trade, anecdotes about monks in the city...

For seven consecutive days, Cao Cuo sat in the Banqing Pavilion and continued to perfect the hypnotic illusion technique. This technique is derived from the heart chakra technique and can directly affect the subconscious mind. It is quite magical and has great potential.

At present, this technique only has some potential, with great flaws and many restrictions, and even the success rate of the technique cannot be guaranteed...

……

The night is deep, and the night pearl hangs high in the Banqing Pavilion, as bright as day.

The wind blows the forest leaves, rustling.

"Master." Hongxiu's soft voice sounded outside the door.

"What's the matter?"

boom!The door of the practice room was opened by a divine sense.

"The concubine misses the leader."

Dressed in a red dress with red sleeves, he walked in with a smile on his face:
"The leader has been practicing for seven days, isn't he lonely?"

Cao Cuo replied in a flat tone: "The way of practice is to be friends with the years. I can't stand the loneliness for a few days. How can I talk about cultivating immortals?"

Hongxiu smiled charmingly, leaned forward and said: "The night is long, the leader doesn't want to have a confidant and heart-warming person in addition to the boring practice."

"..."

Cao Cuo frowned and scolded:

"Presumptuous, why don't you take your hands away?"

A slender hand of Hongxiu touched Cao Cuo's chest at some point.

Hearing the words, he boldly touched it twice, then giggled, and took his hand back.

Cao Cuo frowned and criticized: "You are getting more and more courageous."

Hongxiu was sure that the leader is just a paper tiger, so he puffed out his chest and said with a chuckle, "I still have something bigger, does the leader want to see it?"

"..."

If the heart is clear, the sky is not shocked.

Cao Cuo cut evil thoughts with a knife in his heart.

It doesn't matter if you start a little joke like this, it's also a way for him to sharpen his Dao heart, so there's no need to fall into it.

Someone Cao said solemnly:

"How was your visit in Iron Cloud City, did you gain anything?"

When the leader talked about business, Hongxiu also said seriously:
"The situation here is complex and the forces are numerous. Most of them are small troubles. Nan Tian, ​​the chief officer of Tieyun City, has been living in seclusion in the inner city for many years. Many common affairs in the city are taken care of by his adopted sons...

The commerce here is quite prosperous, and many monks are involved in interests, fighting constantly, causing many casualties...

But basically staying in the Qi training state, there are not many cases of making moves in the foundation building state, and there are even fewer big disturbances. In a word: there is no big chaos, and small chaos continues. "

Cao Cuo nodded and said: "You have observed so carefully, you must have your own ideas."

Hongxiu replied: "The leader specifically asked me to take a good look around Iron Cloud City.

Is it planning to build a stronghold here and let Shijiao cultivate its own manpower, so that the sales channels of talismans are not controlled by Yin Nanting alone? "

"You guessed half right."

"Only half?"

"Only half."

Hongxiu thought for a moment and said, "Isn't the leader planning to intervene in the sale of talismans in Iron Cloud City?"

Cao wrongly replied:

"The talisman market here is limited. If Yin Nanting has already secretly shipped the goods, if we intervene, it will not only easily attract the attention of all parties, but also, after the market is saturated, it will be easy to cause conflicts with Yin Nanting..."

"Yin Nanting is just a small person. When we have our own staff, why should we care about him?"

"This person has a lot of skills. A Qi-training cultivator can thrive in Iron Cloud City, so he must be valued by Guan Nantian. Since he chooses to cooperate with him and build a good reputation, it will last for a long time..."

"The leader still has plans to subdue this person?"

"The next move is nothing more than a free move. I have established a reputation with him through the talisman transaction. In the future, if he encounters a wall in the treatment of Dao injuries, he will naturally come to me. If it is really missed, then forget it."

Cao Cuo looked at Hongxiu and said with a smile: "The green locust Gu is a rare thing in the world, which can increase the chance of building a foundation. Are you afraid that you won't be able to recruit people?"

The red sleeve moved in his heart and said: "The leader wants to recruit some Qi training monks who have no hope of building foundations here, plant treasure Gu, help them build foundations, and accept them as subordinates?"

Cao Cuo nodded and said:
"That's right. There are a lot of monks in the Qi training realm here, and they don't receive the attention of big forces. If the Stone Sect recruits a group of monks who have completed the Qi training realm here, and then uses the green locust Gu to help them break through the foundation building. It won't take long for the Stone Sect to grow rapidly."

"Who does the leader plan to let take charge of this matter?"

Cao Cuo looked at Hongxiu and said, "I'm going to leave this matter to you."

"I?"

Hongxiu confirmed his guess, and was overjoyed.

"good."

Cao made a mistake and said:
"I promised earlier that I would give you a gift, which refers to this stronghold."

Hongxiuquan is ambitious and thoughtful, but she does not lack the means to do things. It is most suitable for her to be in charge.

After Hongxiu was overjoyed, she thought of another reason, besides this reason: perhaps, the leader also intentionally distracted himself...

Cao Cuo continued:

"Secrecy is the most important thing in the stronghold of Iron Cloud City, and the rest are secondary. Among the nine members of the Stone Sect, you are the most thoughtful and proficient in intelligence analysis. This position must be you..."

Hongxiu Mei smiled and said:
"The concubine's body is not only delicate in mind, but also more delicate in other places. Do you want to taste it, the leader?"

"You have to know that this matter is not up to you..."

Cao Cuo was unmoved and said: "If you can't handle this well, someone will replace you..."

Hong Xiu's complexion changed, and he said with a correct attitude:
"How much manpower does the leader plan to equip me with?"

Cao Cuo had been prepared for a long time and said bluntly:
"Among the members of the Stone Sect, you can choose three of them yourself. Even Hao Jiantong, who is after the Foundation Establishment Stage, I will arrange for him to come here for a while."

"Thank you, Master."

This is almost half of the power of the Stone Church. It seems that the teacher wants to let himself go here and do a big job.

Sure enough, it was a good gift.

Cao Cuo continued:
"Besides that, you will also be in charge of negotiating the talisman transactions with Yin Nanting in the future. For each talisman transaction, you can retain [-]% of the profit and use it to develop manpower."

"One to five?"

Hongxiu smiled and said: "It seems that the leader is very capable in making talismans, and even [-]% of the profits can be made without losing money."

Cao Cuo secretly said: These are the blood and sweat of the green locust.

Hongxiu pondered for a moment and said: "The leader won't let me meddle in the talisman market here, what is he going to let us do as the main business?"

Regarding this matter, Cao Cuo already had an idea:
"Arrays, pills, utensils, talismans, arrays need to be cultivated in the realm of alchemy, and talismans have spread too far, so you can only find a way from the alchemy. In the future, you will mainly deal in elixir, supplemented by refining materials, for us Study pills and utensils to collect resources."

Hearing this, Hongxiu was worried, frowned and said:

"Master, ordinary people don't have enough energy to learn one subject, but you actually want to combine the three paths of Dan, Qi and Talisman. Will this really not delay your practice?"

"I have my own measure, you don't have to worry about it."

With the sea of ​​insects tactics in hand, whether the energy is enough or not depends entirely on the number of green locusts.

Among them, alchemy can also provide a reference for oneself to form golden pills in the future.

And the skill of practicing weapons is also the key to refining the magic weapon of my own life in the future...

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