Chapter 14 Are You Talking To Me About Conditions?
"Are you negotiating terms with me?" Ling Tian looked at the middle-aged man, sneered, and pushed the invitation back.
As the saying goes, showing courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing.
What's more, when a stranger comes up and talks about conditions, Ling Tian becomes even more defensive.
"Little brother, don't be afraid." The middle-aged man seemed to feel Ling Tian's wary gaze and hurriedly explained.
Ling Tian smiled, "Generally, people who are afraid inside tell others not to be afraid."
The middle-aged man was also startled when he heard this. He was choked by Ling Tian's words and was speechless for a long time.
Fortunately, he was the only one in the hall at this time, otherwise where would his old face be?
He coughed and then said what he wanted to say, "I see that your cultivation level is not low, little brother. You have not yet entered the sect at this age, so you must be a child of a noble family. I want to make friends with you."
The middle-aged man is none other than Zheng Chi, the secret envoy of the Kuanglan Division under the command of King Jing'an of the Great Xia Dynasty.
He came to Qingzhou Mansion recently to sort out and investigate the distribution of forces in the Southern Region, and to recruit more talents from aristocratic families to join the royal family.
When Zheng Chi just entered the inner hall, he could see at a glance that Ling Tian was already at the ninth level of the Alchemy Realm. There were no sect logos on his luggage and accessories, indicating that he had not entered the sect.
If Ling Tian's urgent need can be solved at this time, he will be able to gain some goodwill and be recruited to the Kuanglan Division.
Ling Tian raised his eyes and raised his eyebrows in disbelief, "I don't think you need a friend like me, uncle."
Zheng Chi didn't mind Ling Tian's defensiveness, but instead said magnanimously, "It's a long road, and one more friend will open up a new path."
Ling Tian understood that this uncle was interested in his strength and wanted to recruit him, but he became emboldened.
"If you want me to be your friend, that's fine." Ling Tian said.
Zheng Chi just looked happy, but Ling Tian changed the subject.
"However, I have a condition."
Zheng Chi was defeated by his general, but he was not angry. Instead, he was greatly surprised.
"Interesting, interesting! But it doesn't matter." Zheng Chi was looking forward to how capable he would be.
"I see that your level is not low, and I want to have a fight with you."
If he dared to win over Ling Tian in broad daylight, he would have to show some real skills.
Hearing this, Zheng Chi immediately nodded in agreement, "Little brother, eat first, I'll wait in the backyard."
Ling Tian didn't say much, laid out the food, and let Ling Ruohan eat before talking.
When Ling Ruohan saw Zheng Chi back in the backyard, she whispered, "Brother, does this uncle want to be friends with you?"
Ling Tian shook his head, "Adults don't need friends, they only use others."
The same goes for Zheng Chi. If Ling Tian wasn't super powerful, how could he send a greeting card and win over Ling Tian sincerely?
Ling Ruohan was still young and didn't understand what taking advantage of was, and thought it was the way adults do things. "Will my brother take advantage of him?"
Ling Tian smiled and said while picking up food for his sister, "Of course."
Soon, the Lingtian brothers and sisters filled their bellies.
He sent his sister into the already packed suite in the backyard and went out for the appointment.
At this time, Zheng Chi was already standing in the courtyard waiting.
Ling Tian looked at Zheng Chi with overwhelming force, "Come on!"
Zheng Chi did not look down on his opponent. He cupped his fists and said loudly: "I am Zheng Chi. May I ask your name?"
"The surname is Qin and the given name is Tian."
After learning that the Ling family was domineering outside the country, Ling Tian became wiser and temporarily changed his name to his mother's surname.
Zheng Chi nodded.
Their eyes met, and in the blink of an eye Zheng Chi had disappeared.
Ling Tian felt a strong wind blowing around him. When he saw it, Zheng Chi had already risen into the air, struck down from above and struck a fatal blow.
"Condensation Realm!"
The Alchemy Mansion is vast, the air is swirling around the body, and those who can fly in the air are in the Condensing Void Realm!
Ling Tian did not dare to neglect, fighting in the air, his opponent's advantage was more than a little stronger.
That sword struck down as heavy as a thousand pieces. When Ling Tian used "Wu Jian" to block it, his wrist was even more shocked.
boom!
Under the collision of forces, the two of them stepped back dozens of steps. For the first time, Ling Tian felt the disparity in power brought about by the gap in realm.
In the Qi refining realm, Qi is introduced into the body, and the true Qi circulates around the body. In the Alchemy realm, the Qi becomes a pill palace, which can accommodate a large amount of true Qi. The true Qi can be used to transform various attributes and enhance combat power.
In the Condensing Void Realm, the whole body is forged with Qi. After being tempered by the True Qi, the strength of the body is greatly increased. It can fly in the air, and its combat power is even more outstanding.
Ling Tian Dan Mansion's Qi Hai has long surpassed those of the same realm, and it is easy to cross the rank and kill people.
But facing Zheng Chi who was in the Ningxu realm, the two of them were already secretly frightened by the attack just now!
The sweeping force is overwhelming, and the strength of the Ningxu realm is more terrifying than the previous enemies.
And Zheng Chi was even more horrified. Although he did not use all his strength to hit this blow, Ling Tian, who was in the Alchemy Realm, actually caught it completely and retreated gracefully, with a relaxed attitude of lifting a thousand pounds.
Zheng Chi already knew in his heart that the young man in front of him was worth all his efforts to win over.
Sheathing the knife, Zheng Chi stood there, looking at Ling Tian with extremely hot eyes, "Master Qin, what a great skill!"
Ling Tian smiled slightly, sheathed his sword and clasped his fists.
At this time, Zheng Chi held the greeting card from the Chen family in Linchuan to Ling Tian with both hands, "Young Master Qin, I urgently need you. This is just my first meeting gift."
Meaning, there will be more to come.
This was a sign of goodwill, but Ling Tian accepted it without mercy. Besides, the blood curse on Ling Ruohan still needed countless materials to save his life. Who knows that one day Zheng Chi would take advantage of it.
"Thank you. Mr. Zheng, can you tell me now where your 'friend' is from?" Ling Tian looked at him with some indifference.
Zheng Chi didn't hide it either. He lifted up his robe and revealed the corner of the token on his waist. On it was a golden dragon circling upward.
"The secret envoy of the Kuanglan Department of the Great Xia Dynasty, Zheng Chi."
Ling Tian frowned, a little confused, "Kuanlan Division? I've never heard of it..."
Zheng Chi blushed, "The Kuanglan Division is subordinate to King Jing'an and is responsible for recruiting young talents for the dynasty."
Only then did Ling Tian understand that it turned out to be a department under the jurisdiction of King Jing'an.
He had heard that King Jing'an, the younger brother of the current Holy Emperor and the highest-ranking person in the royal family, was jealous of the prince and kept a very low profile in the court.
Unexpectedly, he actually set up a secret department and reached out to Qingzhou Prefecture in the Southern Territory. It seems that his plans are very broad.
And Ling Tian was about to visit the imperial capital, so the sign of King Jing'an was extremely useful.
Ling Tian also remained calm on the surface, "In this case, I will have to rely on Prince Jing'an infinitely from now on."
Seeing him like this, Zheng Chi immediately took out a token and handed it over.
It's also a golden dragon circling upward, but it's just made of wood. Compared with the golden token just now, its momentum is still much weaker.
"Master Qin, this is the token from Prince Jing'an's palace. If you encounter any difficulties in the imperial capital, you can go to Chenxiangfang on Zhuque Street to seek help. We will do our best."
Ling Tian accepted it and said, "Thank you Mr. Zheng."
After saying that, Zheng Chi clasped his fists and left.
Ling Tian looked at his departing back thoughtfully, King Jing'an and Kuanglan Division, and then remained silent for a long time.
On the other side, after Zheng Chi returned to the house, he immediately knelt down and clasped his fists and said to a young man in the house: "My lord, you really did not misjudge the person. Let me test him. This person's strength cannot be underestimated."
The young man turned around, with a smile on his handsome face. It was none other than King Jing'an of Great Xia, Xia Chengqian.
"The two brothers and sisters are young and walking alone in officialdom, so they must have the ability to rely on others. As soon as you take action, he will show his extraordinary ability."
Zheng Chi asked in confusion: "But why didn't a young man of this level join the sect?"
Xia Chengqian pointed to the sky, "There is only one possibility. They are going to the imperial capital of Xuanjing Mansion to take the exams of the four major academies, prepare for the martial arts competition in three years, and aspire to join the top sects."
Zheng Chi patted his head and remembered this important event.
That is the place that all practitioners dream of when they are young.
It seems that the young man named Qin Tian has great ambitions!
Winning over Kuanglan Division before he becomes famous will be a big help in the future.
"Your Majesty is still far-sighted." Zheng Chi was impressed, and then said, "However, when Your Majesty comes to Qingzhou Mansion this time, is there anyone else who caught your eye?"
Zheng Chi was very surprised that Qingzhou Prefecture was remote and there was no news worthy of King Jing'an's personal investigation.
Xia Chengqian focused his eyes and rubbed his temples, "There is news that the Saint of Netherworld Palace once appeared in Qingzhou, so I came to confirm the news personally."
"Netherworld Palace?" Zheng Chi took a breath of cold air. Isn't the inevitable battle just around the corner?
Seeing that Zheng Chi was frightened, King Jing'an chuckled softly, "We have helped the building to collapse, turned the tide, and established the Kuanglan Division. Everything we have done is in one fell swoop. What are you afraid of?"
Zheng Chi was ashamed, "My subordinate has lost his composure. Where did the Saint of Netherworld Palace appear?"
King Jingan said in a deep voice: "Beiyue City, Ling Family."