Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

"We really found a treasure." Jiang Qiong was overjoyed.

In the subsequent search, they found several more magical tools, including a magic staff and a bow and arrow, all of which were carefully crafted and exuded spiritual energy.

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder put these magical instruments into their pockets one by one, and were secretly delighted.

"We have to hurry, time waits for no one." The Great Elder urged. Although they had gained a lot, this place was not safe and they had to leave as soon as possible.

Jiang Qiong nodded, packed up all the belongings and prepared to leave.

They walked carefully through the snow, wondering where these bandits came from and why they were here.

As they gradually moved away from the bandits, Jiang Qiong gradually relaxed.

Although the aftermath of the battle still lingers in their minds, this victory is not only a defeat of the enemy, but also an improvement in their own strength.

"We must make good use of these things to enhance our strength." The Great Elder smiled and spoke slowly.

"Yes, these relics will be the foundation of our future cultivation." Jiang Qiong responded.

The two men walked silently towards the direction of the family, with traces of battle covered by snow behind them.

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder walked carefully all the way back to the family. Although their footsteps left deep marks on the snow, they felt more relaxed in their hearts.

As the distance increased, snowflakes gently fell on their shoulders.

Jiang Qiong gradually regained consciousness, thinking about how to use this gain to enhance the strength of his family.

As they were thinking, they arrived at the Jiang family. The cold air formed a sharp contrast with the warm family atmosphere. The guard at the door was surprised when he saw them.

"Great Elder, Young Master Jiang Qiong, you are back!" The guards came forward to greet them and watched the two men walk into the spacious lobby.

In the lobby, the fire in the fireplace was burning, and the warm air filled the air.

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder looked at each other, and both had the same thought in their minds: after this battle, they needed to relax.

So, the two decided to go to the hot spring in the back mountain of the family. It was a secret place of the Jiang family, filled with steam all year round, as if isolated from the world.

After leaving the lobby, Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder walked along the winding path towards the back mountain.

The trees on both sides look particularly charming under the decoration of snowflakes, with crystal icicles hanging on the branches, like countless small crystal chandeliers.

As we walked, we heard the gurgling sound of hot spring water.

When they arrived at the hot springs, the sight before them was breathtaking.

The hot spring is surrounded by green rocks, with steam rising up, like a fairyland.

The spring water is clear and transparent, and the pebbles at the bottom are vaguely visible. The surrounding snow scene forms a sharp contrast with the hot steam of the hot spring, as if it is the intersection of two worlds.

"It's a great place to relax." Jiang Qiong exclaimed with a long-lost smile on her face.

"Yes, after this battle, it's worth enjoying it." The Great Elder said with a smile.

The two took off their heavy outer clothes and walked easily into the hot spring. The water temperature was just right, instantly dispelling the chill from their bodies.

Jiang Qiong leaned gently against the hot spring, closed her eyes, and felt the heat surrounding her, as if all her fatigue had disappeared at this moment.

"The spiritual energy of this water seems to be richer than usual." The elder was soaking in the hot spring, feeling the spiritual energy of the water flow, and slowly said: "It may be due to the recent fluctuations in spiritual energy."

Jiang Qiong opened his eyes, looked at the elder seriously, and said, "The spiritual energy here is very rich, it is very suitable for cultivation here."

"That makes sense." The Great Elder nodded and said with a smile: "We can do some simple training here and use the spiritual energy of the hot spring to improve our cultivation."

So, the two of them began to regulate their breathing in the hot spring, slowly absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy.

As time passed, the heat from the hot spring enveloped them, and Jiang Qiong's mind gradually calmed down, as if she was in an endless tranquility.

His thoughts drifted towards the future, imagining the new situation of the family after its strength increased.

"Jiang Qiong, your cultivation has progressed very quickly recently." The Great Elder suddenly spoke, interrupting his thoughts, "However, the road to cultivation is not always smooth. You must always make your foundation solid."

"I understand." Jiang Qiong nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood the truth. Only with a solid foundation can one go further and further.

During the hot spring bath.

Jiang Qiong talked about many things with the Great Elder, from the heart of cultivation to the future plan of the family, and even mentioned the origins and purposes of those bandits.

As the water rippled, Jiang Qiong felt more and more relaxed, as if all her worries had been washed away by the hot spring water.

"In the next period of time, we need to strengthen our family's defenses against the outside world and not allow the enemy to take advantage of us."

The Great Elder's voice was particularly clear in the steam of the hot spring.

"Well, I will convey this message to the disciples of the family and let everyone be vigilant." Jiang Qiong said firmly.

The two soaked in the hot spring for a long time, until the sky gradually darkened and the steam from the hot spring became increasingly hazy in the night.

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder reluctantly got up and prepared to return home.

Walking out of the hot spring, a cool breeze blew away the warmth on my body, but the peace and satisfaction still remained in my heart.

"This experience has taught me a lot." Jiang Qiong said softly, looking at the starry sky in the distance, and slowly said: "No matter what difficulties we encounter on the road ahead, we must deal with them calmly."

"That's right." The elder smiled slightly and said slowly: "In addition to responding calmly, at critical moments, we also need to find helpers and cooperate more with the cultivators of the family."

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder had just walked out of the hot spring and were about to return home when suddenly, a servant ran over in a hurry, with a hint of nervousness in his expression.

"Great Elder, Master Jiang Qiong, someone from the Zhu family has come to discuss cooperation with us!"

"Zhu family?" Jiang Qiong frowned slightly, a trace of vigilance flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but ask, "What are they doing here?"

"I heard that you want to cooperate in running a restaurant." The waiter replied.

The Great Elder pondered for a moment, then nodded and slowly said, "Since they are here, let's go meet them. We also need to understand their intentions."

As they were talking, Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder quickly walked towards the reception hall.

The main hall is located in the center of the Jiang family. It is magnificent with carved beams and painted buildings. When they approached, the guard at the door saw them and immediately saluted respectfully, then opened the door of the main hall.

The hall is spacious and the walls are covered with family history scrolls, depicting the Jiang family's glorious past.

In the center is a huge round table, on which are placed exquisite tea sets and fruits, exuding a faint fragrance.

The fire next to the fireplace was burning brightly, making the entire hall as warm as spring.

When they walked into the hall, they saw a group of Zhu family monks, about ten in number, men and women of different ages.

The most eye-catching person was a middle-aged man in a green robe. He had a handsome face and a hint of nobility between his brows.

Beside him stood several young monks. The boy was in his early twenties, while the girl looked lively and cute, about seventeen or eighteen years old. They were all from the Zhu family.

These monks were dressed differently, in green robes, white clothes, and purple clothes, fully displaying the family's style and monk's demeanor.

They looked calm and seemed to have been prepared for this meeting.

"Welcome everyone from the Zhu family." The Great Elder spoke first, with a hint of politeness and majesty in his tone.

"I wonder why you all came here this time?"

The man in green robe smiled slightly and said with a bow, "Great Elder, Young Master Jiang Qiong, I have long admired you. I am Zhu Yun, the eldest son of the Zhu family. I came here today to discuss a cooperation with the Jiang family."

"Cooperation?" Jiang Qiong's heart moved, secretly thinking about the Zhu family's intentions, and couldn't help but ask: "I wonder how the Zhu family wants to cooperate?"

Zhu Yun's eyes were firm as he slowly said, "My family has been running a restaurant in the city for many years, and the business is booming."

"My family is planning to expand its business recently. We hope to invest with the Jiang family and jointly operate a restaurant."

“We can leverage each other’s strengths and develop together.”

"Restaurant?" The elder frowned. Although the restaurant business seemed to be booming, it also had hidden risks. Therefore, he could not help but ask, "Why do you want to cooperate with my Jiang family?"

Zhu Yun smiled slightly and said sincerely: "I heard that the Jiang family is quite prestigious among the cultivators. If we can cooperate with your family, we will surely attract more cultivators to patronize the restaurant and improve its grade and popularity."

"Moreover, the Jiang family is rich in spiritual medicine and spiritual tools. If we can cooperate, it will be mutually beneficial and win-win."

Jiang Qiong thought silently that the restaurant was indeed a good investment project, especially with so many monks in the city, the business potential was huge.

But will cooperation with the Zhu family affect the independence of the Jiang family?
"What are the cooperation conditions proposed by the Zhu family?" Jiang Qiong finally spoke, with a hint of inquiry in her tone.

Zhu Yun smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with confidence: "My family can invest 70%, the Jiang family can invest 30%, and the profits will be split 50-50."

"We can jointly decide on the restaurant's business policy and cooperate with each other to ensure the interests of both parties."

After hearing this, the elder was slightly shaken. The restaurant was indeed a good investment opportunity, but he was still worried about the Zhu family's motives, so he asked, "If the cooperation is successful, how will the management rights of the restaurant be distributed?"

"As for management rights, my family suggests that the Jiang family send a cultivator to serve as the restaurant's general manager, responsible for daily affairs."

"The Zhu family will be responsible for logistical support and resource allocation to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant." Zhu Yun's tone remained sincere, and he seemed full of confidence in the cooperation.

Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder looked at each other and had some considerations in their minds.

The Zhu family’s proposal seems reasonable, but will there be unexpected troubles during the cooperation process?
"We need time to consider." The Great Elder finally said, with a hint of caution in his tone.

"Of course, you can take your time to think about it." Zhu Yun smiled slightly, as if he had expected such a response, and said with a smile: "We will wait here until you make a decision."

As the negotiations deepened, Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder gradually relaxed their attitude towards the Zhu family. Zhu Yun's sincerity and confidence made them feel a little warm.

Although there are still doubts in our hearts, the possibility of cooperation is quietly growing.

The air in the reception hall was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere. Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder were secretly pondering their future choices.

The cooperation with the restaurant may be a new step for the Jiang family, but they still need to proceed with caution on the road ahead.

The Great Elder and Jiang Qiong were sitting at the long table in the main hall, each thinking about something in their minds.

The Great Elder closed his eyes slightly, and with a thought, he communicated with Jiang Qiong through the sound transmission technique.

"Qiong'er, what do you think of the Zhu family's proposal this time?" The voice of the great elder sounded in Jiang Qiong's mind, with a hint of calmness and caution.

"I think Zhu Yun's attitude is very sincere. The restaurant is indeed a good investment project, especially since there are so many monks in our city."

Jiang Qiong responded, revealing a hint of consideration in his tone, and said in a voice transmission: "But I still have doubts in my heart. Can the Zhu family really achieve a win-win cooperation?"

The Great Elder nodded and continued, "I have the same concern. We must ensure that we have enough say in the cooperation."

"Yes." Jiang Qiong thought to himself, the Zhu family's proposal seemed good, but the risks involved could not be ignored.

He thought of his family's history and how they had once worked with others, but ended up in a big fight because of uneven distribution of benefits.

"We can set some terms to ensure that our interests are protected." The elder continued to transmit: "If we cooperate, we must clearly define the management rights and profit distribution in the contract to ensure that we are not controlled by the Zhu family."

"I understand." Jiang Qiong thought for a moment and said in a voice transmission: "If we can retain enough independence in the cooperation, perhaps this business is indeed worth a try."

While they were communicating secretly, Zhu Yun was waiting with a smile, as if he had anticipated their communication.

His eyes moved between the two of them, a faint smile on his face, as if he was expecting a positive outcome.

"We have decided." Jiang Qiong finally spoke, saying, "We are willing to cooperate with the Zhu family, but we hope that some clauses can be clarified in the cooperation agreement to ensure the interests of our Jiang family."

When Zhu Yun heard this, his smile became even brighter, and he immediately bowed and said, "Of course, Master Jiang is right."

“We can discuss together and make sure that the interests of both parties are protected.”

The Great Elder nodded, feeling relieved, and then said, "Then let's start preparing the cooperation agreement and make sure every clause is clear and unambiguous."

Zhu Yun readily agreed, and then began to discuss the specific details of the cooperation with Jiang Qiong and the Great Elder.

After some discussion, they decided to clearly define the profit sharing ratio, management rights, and respective responsibilities and obligations in the agreement.

"Next, we can go to the county town and choose the address of the restaurant." Zhu Yun suggested, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Okay." Jiang Qiong nodded, and was also full of expectations for future cooperation. (End of this chapter)