The Journey of Projection Upgrading
Chapter 211: Collaboration

Chen An was pondering the question.

Without a doubt, Song Qing brought this thing to test his reaction.

So the question arises.

For such a surprise, what reaction should he make that would be appropriate?

Chen An was very distressed about this.

And on the other side.

In a quiet room, Song Qing sat at his position, looking down the room: "So, after he received the thing, he stayed in his room the whole time without any other reaction?"

"Yes."

A voice suddenly appeared around, even though the room was empty, someone still responded.

Song Qing didn't find this strange, just smiled and said, "It seems that this junior Chen is quite a clever person."

"That's right, he has just entered, and he has no loyalty to the Haoshan Sect."

When he mentioned the Haoshan Sect, his tone had a hint of disdain, sounding a bit complicated.

For someone like Song Qing, he didn't need Chen An to do much, he could see some things from his actions.

After receiving the things he sent, Chen An should have understood that Song Qing had a connection with the demonic cultivator, and even a close relationship.

In this situation, if he were loyal enough to the Haoshan Sect, his first reaction should be to quietly leave, take advantage of Song Qing's absence and run back to the Haoshan Sect to inform them.

But he didn't do that, instead, he had no reaction at all.

From this action, Chen An's attitude could be seen.

He was probably not that loyal to the Haoshan Sect.

And this was the attitude that Song Qing wanted.

For him, it would be best if Chen An directly sided with him on this side.

Even if that wasn't possible, as long as he wasn't loyal to the Haoshan Sect, he could accept it.

After all, he was just a minor character, it wouldn't matter much.

"It's just one night, perhaps it still doesn't mean anything."

Song Qing thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "When the time comes, invite this junior Chen to visit me again."

"Let's see what his reaction will be then."

"Yes."

A voice came from below, with a hint of indifference, like an emotionless machine.

Song Qing didn't mind, allowing him to leave like that.

A few days later, the City Lord's Manor became lively again.

Song Qing once again invited Chen An to come and be a guest.

Compared to the last time, this time the feast was even more luxurious, but there were fewer people.

This was normal.

Last time, Song Qing, as the City Lord of Jiuan, invited Chen An, the representative of the Haoshan Sect, to dine with many nobles and families in Jiuan City.

This time, Song Qing invited Chen An privately, so it was naturally less lively.

But besides the festivities, everything else was not inferior, not only was everything there, but many things were even more sumptuous.

For example, various dishes, there were rare delicacies everywhere, and even some were precious exotic beasts, all laid out on the table by Song Qing's people.

Such a meal, even for the noble families, was considered extravagant, let alone ordinary people.

Chen An was somewhat surprised.

You certainly know how to enjoy.

Look at this table of dishes, you eat much better than usual.

Chen An looked at the dishes in front of him and had this thought in his mind.

The dishes were good, the wine was good.

It's a pity, the person is not a good person.

Chen An quietly ate, sighing in his heart.

"Why are you sighing, junior brother?"

Song Qing asked, seeming curious.

"I sigh because there are so many dishes and fine wine here, but only me and junior brother are enjoying it, it's a bit of a pity."

Chen An glanced at Song Qing and casually made up a reason.

"Haha."

Song Qing couldn't help but laugh: "Junior brother is indeed a clever person."

"But compared to spiritual pills and elixirs, these things are not worth much. If junior brother likes it, you can come as a guest often in the future."

I would like, but I'm afraid you're not well-intentioned.

Chen An looked at Song Qing, his face still calm.

The two drank for a while, then slowly got to the point.

"The gift from yesterday, how did junior brother feel about it?"

Song Qing suddenly asked, inquiring this way.

"Gift? What gift?"

Chen An was puzzled, as if he hadn't realized: "Did junior brother give me a gift yesterday?"

"Junior brother drank too much yesterday and couldn't remember, I hope junior brother can forgive me."

Song Qing also seemed puzzled, but quickly laughed, "Yes, I made a mistake."

"The gift that was prepared for junior brother hasn't been sent out yet. When junior brother leaves, I'll have someone send it over, how about that?"

"In that case, Junior brother, thank you."

Chen An nodded, thanking Song Qing.

"As brothers, there's no need to be so polite."

Song Qing smiled and said, seeming quite generous.

For a while, the two drank with each other, and the atmosphere was quite warm.

This meal lasted until dusk, and it wasn't until both of them seemed a bit tipsy that it ended.

By then, Chen An went back to his room.

As for Song Qing, he returned to his calm demeanor, not showing any signs of being drunk.

"Master, should we take action?"

As someone suddenly spoke, walking out from the corner.

The person was dressed in black robes, shrouded in shadows, looking unremarkable but exuding a unique aura that only a demonic cultivator would have.

"No need."

Song Qing smiled: "He is a clever person."

"Before the situation becomes clear, he may not side with us, but he won't cause trouble either."

When the sect changes hands, he will be the first to come over and even convince some alchemists to join, it's only natural."

He said lightly.

From Chen An's actions before, he already understood Chen An's attitude.

He knew that Song Qing had major issues and was likely colluding with demonic cultivators, maybe even being a member of the demonic cultivators, but he remained silent, not making any moves to leave or inform the Haoshan Sect.

Even though the demonic scripture and Blood Elixirs were in front of him, he acted as if he hadn't seen them.

This attitude was already very clear.

He was a fence-sitter, he might not choose to join Song Qing's side before the situation becomes clear, but he also wouldn't easily inform the Haoshan Sect to avoid trouble.

Of course, this attitude alone doesn't guarantee anything.

If it were an ordinary person, Song Qing would probably have to take some action and do something to ensure their loyalty.

But Chen An's identity was special.

According to what Wei Li said, this person had a good relationship with many alchemists in the pharmacy, and even many of the medicinal pills in the Haoshan Sect were personally refined by him, he was a genius alchemist, most likely a great alchemist in the future.

For such a person, it would be best to build good relations and not force him if possible.

Seeing the way he was behaving, it's likely he would join directly when everything settles down.

"Should we really fear this?"

As he listened to Song Qing's words, the person who had asked to take action hesitated: "But if we don't force him to drink the holy water, what if he informs the Haoshan Sect?"

Indeed, if we don't take any countermeasures, and if Chen An informs the Haoshan Sect, wouldn't everything be over?

This was a big problem that had to be considered.

However, Song Qing just smiled: "Do you really think we would be afraid of that?"

"Just a Qi Refinement Cultivator, if he understands the situation, then it's fine. But if he doesn't understand it, then there's nothing more to say."

Song Qing said lightly.

As the person in charge here, he obviously knew more inside information and had absolute confidence in his faction.

Just a Qi Refinement Cultivator, if he dares to do something extra, then there's no need to say more, it's just seeking death.

I guess even before he meets the Sect Master of Haoshan Sect, the person next to him will deal with it.

"It's fine."

In the end, he made the final decision, saying it lightly.

Seeing this, the servant who had intended to take action did not say anything more and obediently backed down.

Next, Chen An stayed here for a few more days.

Until the last day before leaving, Song Qing once again came to see him.

Chen An was not surprised by this.

"Song Junior Brother is a bit late."

In the quiet room, Chen An looked at Song Qing in front of him and couldn't help but smile.

"Oh?"

Song Qing was a little surprised by Chen An's attitude: "From the look of junior brother, did you already expect me to come?"

"I could guess a little."

Chen An nodded at Song Qing's words, openly admitting.

"This is interesting."

Song Qing smiled and said, "Junior brother deliberately waited for me here, I wonder if there's something you want to ask."

"Of course there is."

Chen An nodded, then spoke, "If I cooperate with you, what benefits can I expect?"

This question was straightforward.

But Song Qing was not surprised, just smiled and said, "It depends on what junior brother wants."

"The collection of the pharmacy, and the elixir recipes."

Chen An did not conceal his intentions and directly spoke up.

He wasn't lying, these were indeed what he wanted.

In the days before, he had been mingling in the pharmacy, trying to learn more from there.

Yellow Elder and the others also cooperated, providing him with many alchemical formulas he wanted.

But even so, there were still many limitations.

The pharmacy had collected many elixir recipes since the founding of the Haoshan Sect, as well as corresponding alchemist notes, everything was there.

And these things were not something Chen An could obtain during ordinary times.

Even if the Yellow Elder and the others wanted to give it to him, they couldn't.

After all, Chen An was just an ordinary disciple, not an Elder, so his status was there.

"This is simple."

After hearing Chen An's request, Song Qing smiled and said, "If it's just about the pharmacy's elixir recipes and such, I can give you quite a few right now."

"Even if it's all the books in the Haoshan Sect, I can get them for junior brother."

"Oh?"

Song Qing's tone was really bold, making Chen An somewhat surprised.

But upon careful thought, it seemed reasonable.

Seeing Song Qing's appearance, they probably had many allies within the Haoshan Sect.

Thinking further, perhaps even some Elders of the Haoshan Sect had joined them.

Just some books, it was nothing at all.

(End of this chapter)

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