This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable
Chapter 824 - 68: Behead the Enemy Three Thousand Miles Away

The blood spirit crystal reflected in Lu Qingshan’s eyes, making them appear scarlet, with light flickering through them.

Ying Jun had been staring at Lu Qingshan’s face, observing every change in his expression.

It seemed that none of Lu Qingshan’s subtle psychological activities could escape his eyes.

Now, he clearly saw that after he took out the blood spirit crystal, Lu Qingshan’s pupils slightly contracted, and a trace of desire flashed in his eyes.

Ying Jun immediately felt more confident.

No one can resist the temptation of the blood spirit crystal.

Especially a mixed-blood.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Lu Qingshan, and sighed lightly, saying, "Although it’s very unfair to evaluate you based on bloodline despite your skills and tactics,

our Demon Race is like this. As long as you are a mixed-blood, no matter how outstanding you are, what can you do?"

Ying Jun showed a posture of empathy, indicating that he stood on the same side as Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan remained silent, unmoved.

Ying Jun continued, "My father has great expectations for your potential, and you will soon be one of our Ying Family.

As it is said, a family does not speak two different languages. We are willing to fully support you in seizing the position of Domain Lord, providing all sorts of support, including but not limited to the blood spirit crystal..."

"There is no such thing as a free lunch," Lu Qingshan finally spoke, looking at Ying Jun with a meaningful smile and asked, "What do I need to pay?"

"You don’t need to worry. Our demands won’t be too harsh.

After all, what we are discussing is cooperation, and naturally, it involves a fair exchange."

Seeing that Lu Qingshan had taken the bait, Ying Jun became more complacent and extended a finger, saying:

"Firstly, we will provide you with various resource supports to help you improve your strength.

Moreover, we will help you build momentum and make a name for yourself in the Royal City, giving you more clout to compete for the Domain Lord position when you return to the Sen Luo King Realm," Ying Jun seemed to see through everything, "just like what you are doing now."

"Finally, after you return to the Sen Luo King Realm, we will continue to provide you with various supports, enabling you to compete with your two brothers in the long term."

"And, once you secure the position of Domain Lord’s successor, you will need to start reciprocating us." Ying Jun said.

"No problem, I agree to this cooperation." Lu Qingshan readily agreed and reached out to take the blood spirit crystal from Ying Jun’s hand.

Swish!

Ying Jun’s hand moved swiftly, instantly closing the jade box and retracting it into his magical space.

Lu Qingshan’s eyes turned cold, and he sneered, "What does this mean? Didn’t you say that once the cooperation is agreed upon, you would provide the blood spirit crystal support? Or have you gone back on your word? Or was it just a casual remark?"

"Of course, it’s not going back on my word, and it’s certainly not just a casual remark. We will provide you with the blood spirit crystal, but it’s impossible to give it to you now."

In response to Lu Qingshan’s ridicule, Ying Jun remained calm and explained, "After all, such a precious item as the blood spirit crystal cannot be given to you so easily. What if you change your mind afterward?"

"So, what is your intention?" Lu Qingshan retracted his hand and asked indifferently.

Ying Jun responded leisurely, "It’s very simple: after returning to Jian Luo King City, you must replace everyone around you with our people."

Seeing Lu Qingshan’s sullen look, Ying Jun smiled and soothed, "They are all excellent personnel from the Shi Wu faction, and they will be at your disposal as your advisors.

Also, when you return to the Sen Luo King Realm, it will facilitate communication and cooperation between us, and strengthen mutual trust."

"Isn’t it a great advantage for both of us?"

Advisor? More like someone sent to monitor my every move.

First to supervise, and then to gradually control me, making me a puppet for them to manipulate.

Lu Qingshan coldly laughed in his heart, immediately seeing through the little schemes of Honglie Demon Lord.

It’s true that Honglie Demon Venerable wanted to support him to the position of Domain Lord’s successor, but clearly wanted to make him a puppet Domain Lord’s successor under the Ying Family’s control.

"If you agree, once our people are in place, we will give you the blood spirit crystal." Ying Jun continued to lure, then with a wave of his hand, four jade boxes appeared in his hand.

He shook the jade boxes in his hand toward Lu Qingshan proudly, "By then, what you get will be more than just one blood spirit crystal."

Lu Qingshan’s gaze fixed firmly on the four jade boxes containing the blood spirit crystals in Ying Jun’s hand.

After Ying Jun retracted all the jade boxes into his magical space, Lu Qingshan’s gaze then swept over the magical space on Ying Jun’s finger, deep in thought.

On the other side, Ying Jun continued.

"Moreover, to show our sincerity, we can first transfer the Blood Divine Sand Vein to you." His tone was increasingly confident.

"But," Lu Qingshan retracted his gaze and asked softly, "wasn’t the Blood Divine Sand Vein mine to begin with?"

Ying Jun’s expression turned stiff.

Indeed, those were the facts.

But the Blood Divine Sand Vein had been under their control for so many years. If they didn’t cooperate sincerely and made things difficult secretly...

Even if Lu Qingshan had the support of Ao Ren Demon Venerable, gaining complete control over the Blood Divine Sand Vein would certainly be a severe challenge, extremely difficult.

What he meant by transferring the Blood Divine Sand Vein to Lu Qingshan was that they wouldn’t cause any trouble secretly.

It was the kind of unspoken matter that those who understood it, did not need an explanation.

But Lu Qingshan deliberately acted like he didn’t understand it.

To claim Lu Qingshan didn’t understand was obviously impossible.

There could be only one reason.

That Lu Qingshan was unwilling to agree to their terms and pretended not to understand.

This made Ying Jun’s face sink, "Young man, having some confidence and arrogance is understandable, but if it’s overdone, it will surely lead to a dead end."