Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Having successfully captured Qingfeng Saint’s attention, Lin Yun had his reasons for not revealing the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill immediately. First, even if Qingfeng Saint believed him, his famously incorruptible nature would likely make him too proud to accept it right away.

Lin Yun had talked so much to make him understand one thing: Cao Tianxing deserved to die. He was an incompetent fool who never once considered the best interests of the Celestial Spirit Auction House.

Second, and most importantly, Lin Yun was revealing the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill now to better negotiate a deal with Qingfeng Saint.

His tone calm, Lin Yun looked at Qingfeng Saint and said nonchalantly, "I wonder, would a Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill be able to help you break through to the Celestial Saint Realm, Senior?"

The Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill... Hearing those four words, Qingfeng Saint froze. He knew the effects of this pill, and he also knew that its formula had long been lost.

"Kid, make yourself clear. You have a Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill?" Hearing those four words, Qingfeng Saint completely forgot about their earlier conversation and asked Lin Yun with great excitement.

"I don’t have a Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill..."

"Are you messing with me, kid?"

"But I have the pill formula for it."

Hearing that Lin Yun had the pill formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill, Qingfeng Saint’s breathing quickened. The value of the formula far exceeded that of the pill itself.

’Just think, with the formula, the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill could be created once again. When that happens, every Saint on the Celestial Spirit Continent will probably go mad for it.’

"Kid, where did you get the formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill? You’d better not be deceiving me. If I find out you’re playing games with me, I’ll tear you to shreds." Qingfeng Saint found it hard to believe. ’How could a mere kid at the Celestial Spirit Realm possibly possess the formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill?’

In response to Qingfeng Saint’s words, Lin Yun recited the story he had prepared in advance.

Upon learning that Lin Yun had found the pill formula in some ancient ruins, Qingfeng Saint’s expression softened slightly. He had been overly excited by the news, but now that he was calming down, a hint of admiration appeared in his eyes as he looked at Lin Yun.

’This kid is sharp. From the very beginning of our conversation, he’s made every move with careful calculation. By revealing the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill now, he obviously has demands.’

"Kid, go on. What are your conditions for giving me the pill formula?" Qingfeng Saint said coolly.

The value of the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill was self-evident. Lin Yun wouldn’t bring it out now just to help Chairman Qian take power; he certainly had other conditions.

Hearing Qingfeng Saint’s words, Lin Yun didn’t state his demands directly. Instead, he took out the pill formula he had written down the previous night and handed it to the Saint.

"Please take a look at the formula first, Senior. This junior trusts in your integrity," Lin Yun said with a smile as Qingfeng Saint accepted the scroll.

Glancing at Lin Yun, Qingfeng Saint gave a wry smile inwardly. ’This kid is truly clever. He didn’t state his conditions, just handed the formula over. From the moment I took it, I knew it would be difficult to refuse whatever he asks for later.’

This was what made Lin Yun so clever. Most people would have negotiated the terms first before handing over the formula, but not Lin Yun.

By giving him the formula first and only then stating his conditions, Lin Yun ensured that Qingfeng Saint, having already accepted it, would be in no position to haggle. Of course, the conditions Lin Yun planned to propose would not exceed what Qingfeng Saint was willing to accept.

After just a cursory glance at the formula Lin Yun provided, Qingfeng Saint shot to his feet in excitement. Although he wasn’t versed in alchemy, he was eighty percent certain from what was written that this was indeed the formula for the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill.

"Excellent, excellent! It’s really the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pill... Wonderful," Qingfeng Saint muttered to himself in excitement, his eyes fixed on the formula.

After a moment of shock, Qingfeng Saint finally looked back at Lin Yun. His earlier anger had long since turned to ash, replaced by a wry smile as he spoke.

"I never thought that I, an old man who has lived for centuries, would be outwitted in shrewdness by a young man in his twenties. Go on, state your conditions. As long as they don’t cross my bottom line, I will consider them."

Hearing this, Lin Yun smiled faintly. Things had reached the point of success. He was confident that Qingfeng Saint would not refuse the conditions he was about to propose.

"Senior, in offering you this pill formula, this junior hopes that you will agree to three things," Lin Yun said with a bow.

"Alright, let’s hear them." Qingfeng Saint sat back down, his tone toward Lin Yun now much more amicable.

Lin Yun’s three requests were not particularly difficult. The first, naturally, was to make Chairman Qian the new head of the Eastern Domain. Second, after Qingfeng Saint had someone successfully refine the Saint-Breaking Celestial Pills, Lin Yun wanted eight of them for himself.

Of course, these eight Saint-Breaking Celestial Pills weren’t for him, but for Luo Feng, the Six Supreme Elders, and Celestial Bamboo Saint. If Flawless Palace could produce even one new Saint in the near future, it would be significantly stronger when confronting the Qing Zhu Association or the other Five Great Forces.

Qingfeng Saint did not object to Lin Yun’s first two requests. For one, Chairman Qian was indeed capable of being the head of the Eastern Domain. His appointment would be purely beneficial to the Celestial Spirit Auction House. For that reason alone, Qingfeng Saint had no cause to refuse.

As for Lin Yun’s request for eight Saint-Breaking Celestial Pills, Qingfeng Saint could also understand. Lin Yun had provided the formula; it was only fair that he ask for a few of the refined elixirs.

"I agree to both. Now, what is the last condition? Tell me," said Qingfeng Saint.

"For the last condition, I hope you can protect me for three years, Senior," Lin Yun said calmly.

Hearing this final sentence, Qingfeng Saint was stunned. ’This kid really has a death wish!’ How dare a mere ant at the Celestial Spirit Realm demand three years of protection from a Saint?

"Kid, do you think that just because you gave me the pill formula, you can do whatever you want? Aren’t you afraid I’ll just kill you? Then you’ll get nothing at all," Qingfeng Saint snapped, his expression darkening.

Qingfeng Saint had agreed to the first two conditions without hesitation, but this third one was something he would never accept.

First, three years was too long and would interfere with his own affairs. Second, for him to protect a puny ant at the Celestial Spirit Realm Minor Achievement stage... what would become of his reputation?

This Lin Yun had no power or influence. If the other Saints found out he was protecting him for three years, Qingfeng Saint would become a laughingstock.

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