Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World
Chapter 163 - 114 Summary of Vajra Sutra

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chengjing was pensive for a while.

Chen Yi's words were simple, yet they carried a profound meaning.

Firstly, the verbal agreement signifies his reluctance to sign a contract; without a contract, there would be no constraints,

meaning that Chen Yi does not wish to be subjected to the controls of the Zhao Family.

Secondly, that either party can at any time unilaterally terminate the agreement—that also implies the same thing,

the Zhao Family if unwilling, can send Chen Yi away, and Chen Yi if dissatisfied, can leave of his own accord.

These two terms were at the heart of what Chen Yi was expressing,

As for his terms to stay for cultivation at the Zhao Family, the annual supply of 100 quality injury-healing pills, is but a showcase of his worth.

The Zhao Family has two or three first-tier spiritual veins, though they could say it were scant because all the family members were queuing for it,

but there were a few spare sites designated for special talents and offerings,

so Chen Yi's conditions, simply renting the courtyard, requiring no spirit stones or spirit medicine from the Zhao Family, is but a wave of the hand for them.

However, to provide a person who is reluctant to sign a contract with the Zhao family with the spiritual veins of one's family, it would require special approval from the head of the family,

so Chen Yi appropriately demonstrated the value of the high-quality injury-healing pill,

and in this point lies his ingenuity: the market for quality injury-healing pills isn't vast, but a significant demand arises in an Immortal Cultivation family.

Especially in recent years where the quarrels between the Zhao Family and the Wu Family, the neighboring family, have increased, with youngsters readily coming to blows upon meeting,

thus, the demand for the injury-healing pill is indeed high.

Chen Yi's current situation perfectly scratches the itch of the Zhao Family, while not making it worth their while to retain Chen Yi at a high price,

When Zhao Chengjing thought of this, a trace of doubt appeared in her eyes as she looked at Chen Yi,

She wondered if Chen Yi possessed more abilities than just this, and merely showcased his skill at concocting injury-healing pills to secure his freedom to cultivate in the Zhao Family.

If this were true then it would be terrifying,

Chen Yi was only 21 this year! Even if he was only at the second...no, third layer of Qi refining, what of it? His future holds great promise!

After giving it a thought, Zhao Chengjing decided to make a generous offer:

"Since Alchemist Chen has proposed it, I personally respect your wishes.

However, since Alchemist Chen mentioned selling to the young masters of my Zhao Family at an 80% price, let's not bring up renting the spiritual vein courtyard again,

If Alchemist Chen feels guilty, then just treat the 20% discount you offered to my Zhao Family as payment for the rent."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi silently praised Zhao Chengjing's tact.

However, Zhao Chengjing wasn't finished, she continued after seeing Chen Yi nodding his head in acceptance:

"In addition, given that Alchemist Chen is still in the early stages of Qi Cultivation, your cultivation expenses are not negligible, I suggest to my father that you should receive the same treatment as the family's members. The pills you concoct can not only be sold, but also be exchanged for Contribution Points within the family,

and then exchanged for non-sale items in the family, such as Magical Instruments, Pills, Spirit Materials, Magic Secret Books, etc.,

This can also save Alchemist Chen from going out frequently, and offer you a more stable environment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi's eyes lit up, indeed Zhao Chengjing was truly remarkable. She understood Chen Yi's naturally lazy character and the necessities he lacked in his cultivation. In this way, Chen Yi gained a lot of convenience.

Zhao Chengjing did this for a reason. Apart from gaining his favor, to gauge whether Chen Yi could only concoct healing pills,

because the family had a lot of good things, she didn't believe that Chen Yi could resist not exchanging,

However, if one were to exchange with Contribution Points, the points accrued from only the injury-healing pills would be far from enough,

If Chen Yi were concealing anything, and he learns to concoct even more potent pills in the future, he would inevitably need to expose it. At that moment, she would have to find ways to retain Chen Yi in the Zhao Family no matter what,

Thinking about this, Zhao Chengjing suddenly brought up a seemingly aimless query:

"Alchemist Chen, we are both alchemists, and should interact more in the future as friends. Why not address each other by our given names? I'll call you Chen Yi and you call me Chengjing, how about that?"

Call you Chengjing?

This startled Chen Yi quite a bit, no no no, absolutely not!

You are the jewel in the palm of the Zhao Family, I should be keeping my distance. Casually calling out Chengjing, what would that mean?

If outsiders found out, wouldn't I be lynched?

Chen Yi shook his head like a rattle drum: "Well...Miss, how about we stick to addressing each other as Daoist. As a small Qi refining initial stage cultivator, being able to address each other as Daoists with you is already taking advantage of you."

Zhao Chengjing seemed to understand Chen Yi's intention, a trace of laughter flashed in her eyes before she nodded, in clear and crisp voice she said:

"Fair enough."

"By the way, Daoist Chen, you concoct injury-healing pills so well, and the previous injury-healing medicine was also top-notch, your medical skills should be pretty good as well.

My Zhao Family owns a Medical Hall that offers healing sessions for cultivators on a regular basis, if you have some free time, could you stop by once or twice a month?"

Chen Yi understood, this was a condition that Zhao Chengjing proposed for him to enjoy the treatment as a family child,

Going to the Medical Hall for sessions provides contributions to the family, so that some young members of the family have good feelings towards Chen Yi, making it easier to accept the fact that Chen Yi occupies the high-quality spiritual veins of the family.

It also provides Chen Yi with an opportunity to learn and practice medical skills,

This proposal by the young lady was very comprehensive.

Chen Yi considered it briefly before agreeing.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chengjing gave a sweet smile:

"Well then, Daoist Chen, let's temporarily agree to this today. After I report this to my father, our oral agreement made today will officially take effect."

Chen Yi nodded his thanks.