Chapter 13: Using his own way against him (2)

  For Huyan Aobo's sudden change from arrogance to humility, Zhou Weiqing was also greatly surprised. He could also sense the tension in Shangguan Fei'er and immediately withdrew his own Life Pearl back into his body.

  Shangguan Bing'er's expression relaxed slightly after hearing Huyan Ao'bo's words, "Senior, what do you mean by this?"

  Hu Yan let out a sigh and said, "To put it simply, this is the sorrow of us Shaping Masters. You should know that Shaping Masters must possess spatial attributes, whether they are Heaven's Chosen or Intent Masters. As long as one has spatial attributes, they have the possibility of becoming a Shaping Master. However, among the four superior attributes - darkness, light, life, and space - the rarest is spatial attributes. Especially for Heaven's Chosen with spatial attributes, they are extremely rare. Therefore, most Shaping Masters nowadays are only Intent Masters with spatial attributes. Almost all Heaven's Chosen with spatial attributes will not choose to become Shaping Masters."

  He paused for a moment, and then continued, "I can tell you a secret. The level of our Shaping Masters is evaluated based on the success rate and quality of the Shaping Scrolls we create. The lowest-level Shaping Master has a success rate of less than one in a thousand, which is why few people are willing to take up this profession. Even I, as a Grandmaster-level Shaping Master, can only achieve a success rate of 1%. This is my limit. Only those who have the background of a Tianzhu Master can become an even more powerful Sect Master or Divine Master-level Shaping Master. This has been my greatest dream in life. Although I won't be able to fulfill this dream myself, I possess sufficient theoretical knowledge, and I hope that my future disciples will be able to complete this wish for me."

  "Won't you be wanting me as your disciple?"

  Hu Yan Ao Bo's face looked a bit embarrassed, "Our profession as a Condensed Shape Master is different from others. Other professions are disciples finding masters, but we need masters to find disciples. Spatial attribute Tianzhu Masters are rare. Looking at you, it seems like you don't have much money either. Honestly, poor spatial attribute Tianzhu Masters are even rarer. Little brother, as long as you're willing to acknowledge me as your master and inherit my legacy, the price of the Condensed Shape Scroll can be negotiated. Not only do I not want 500,000 gold coins, but I'll sell it to you for 150,000, which is exactly how much you have, right?"

  Shangguan Bing'er loosened her grip on Zhou Weiqing's hand, falling into deep thought. Huyan Aobo's words had moved her greatly, for in the entire Heaven's Bow Empire, there wasn't a single Condensation Master. And although Huyan Aobo was greedy and stingy, he was an authoritative figure in the field of Condensation Masters. In the entire Fei Li Empire, there were only a few Condensation Masters who dared say they were stronger than him. If Zhou Weiqing could learn from him to create Condensation Scrolls, it would bring endless benefits to the future development of Heaven's Bow Empire.

  "Not interested." Zhou Weiqing flatly refused Huyan Aobo's invitation. At this moment, he was still holding back a belly full of anger, and facing the formerly arrogant but now humble Huyan Aobo, he felt great pleasure in his heart, so how could he easily agree to him?

  Huyan Ao Bo's breathing quickened, "Youngster... no, little brother, do you know how wealthy a Condensing Master is? Although we sacrifice cultivation time to create Condensing Scrolls, we are the wealthiest and most respected. How about this, I'll half-sell, half-give you that Overlord Bow Scroll for 100,000 gold coins?"

  Zhou Weiqing snorted, "I've never heard of a master asking for money from his disciple as a meeting gift. You're indeed a stingy Iron Rooster who doesn't let go of a single hair! With a master like you, how can my days be good? I'm not doing it."

  Just now, Hu Yan Ao Bo's face was proud of the constant price increase, but at this time, Zhou Wei Qing came with a move that used his own way to counterattack, and it was a turn of fortune.

  Feng Yu watched with a smile as he saw for the first time that this old man, who was usually only seen being scolded by Huyan Ao Bo, was actually being scolded.

  Hu Yan Ao rubbed his hands together, a pained expression on his face. "Alright, alright. As long as you agree to become my disciple, I'll give you this Quinlong Bow scroll."

  Zhou Wei Qing was indeed astute, and with one glance, he knew that Huan Yu Bo's words had not yet reached the bottom line. The anger on his face earlier dissipated instantly upon hearing Huan Yu Bo's sentence. With a sincere and honest expression, "Senior, thank you for your kind intentions. However, the cultivation of Tian Zhu requires enormous resources, and both my fiancée and I come from ordinary civilian families in the Tian Gong Empire. As you know, our empire lacks financial power and cannot support our cultivation. The 150,000 gold coins my wife brought this time are the entirety of the empire's support for our future cultivation. It's truly a drop in the bucket! While it's fine for me to learn about condensed scroll production from you, our cultivation will be delayed as well. Becoming a condensed form master isn't easy, and making money won't happen overnight either. I wonder when we'll have enough money to undergo Tian Zhu Condensation and Yi Zhu Expansion? We've already decided to join the Fei Li Empire's Printing Palace. So, I can only appreciate your kind intentions in my heart. Ah, it seems fate has brought us together, yet we are still worlds apart!"

  Shangguan Bing'er was already stunned when she heard that Hu Lienaobo wanted to give the Emperor's Bow to Zhou Weiqing for free. It had only been a short while ago! How could things have changed so quickly? When she heard Zhou Weiqing's words, although she secretly resented him for taking advantage of her, she surprisingly didn't refute him. Because she was very clear that whenever this little fatty showed such an honest and sincere expression on his face, it was also when he was at his most despicable, shameless, and cunning.

  "No way, you can't join the Tuo Yin Palace. Do you know that joining the Tuo Yin Palace is equivalent to selling yourself to the Fei Li Empire?" Hu Yan Ao Bo was anxious as soon as he heard this.

  Zhou Weiqing said helplessly, "What can we do? If we have to sell ourselves, then so be it. I've heard that the cost of having a Soul Imprint is even more expensive, and neither of us can afford it. I think, as long as we perform well in the Imprinting Palace, they'll be willing to spend money to help us buy a Condensing Scroll. Right, wife?"

  He turned his head to look at Shangguan Bing'er, and with his back facing Huyan Ao'bo and Feng Yu's direction, he winked at her.

  Although Shangguan Bing'er was taken advantage of by this guy, she couldn't afford to lose face at this time! She glared at him and nodded slightly, saying "uh-huh".

  Zhou Weiqing looked at Huyan Aobo again, "Senior, then we won't disturb you. That Overlord Bow scroll, you can sell it to someone else. We'll go to the Taohua Palace first, and who knows, maybe there will be another chance for us to buy a scroll from you in the future." After finishing speaking, he pulled up Shangguan Xing'er's small hand and was about to walk out.

  At this moment, Zhou Weiqing was over the moon! Looking at Huyan Aobo's embarrassed face, all his grievances were avenged. Not to mention that he had also taken advantage of Shangguan Xue'er and even held her small hand, it was just perfect.

  "Don't go, don't go. Let me think, let me think carefully." Hu Yan Ao Bo paced back and forth in the room anxiously.

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  I took a nap at noon and felt much better. Maybe it's because I saw that we had already topped the charts before I fell asleep. Tears of gratitude streaming down my face,

  I have a cold cough, and I took Tong Xuan Li Fei Wan with Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui. The effect is quite good so far. However, the taste of this stuff is not ordinary...

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