Douluo: Venom Spirit, possesses Xiao Wu at the beginning.

Chapter 706 The lion opens its mouth

"Uncle Ning's analysis is indeed very reasonable."

Ye Qiu nodded. This did indeed seem like the style of the Clear Sky Sect. Or rather, the Clear Sky Sect was now in a dilemma; they either let Tang Chen out to show himself immediately, or they would slink back to their sect in disgrace. Therefore, the Clear Sky Sect would inevitably gather all available forces to head to the City of Slaughter to rescue Tang Chen!
Unfortunately, this rescue operation ultimately turned out to be a one-man show by the Haotian Sect.

Although Yu Luomian, sent by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was an 89th-level Soul Douluo, he was unlikely to play a crucial role in a battle of this level.

As for the three heavyweight contenders—Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Poison Douluo—and Ning Fengzhi, currently recognized as the number one support character in the Soul Master world, these four individuals, who are very close to Ye Qiu, naturally wouldn't genuinely help the Clear Sky Sect.

"We've said what Ye Qiu needed to say. Now, how do you think we should handle this matter?" Sword Douluo rarely asked for Ye Qiu's opinion; he had genuinely come to approve of this young man.

"Good, will you agree or not?" Ning Fengzhi's face also showed a questioning look.

When it comes to clever ideas, we still have to look to Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu smiled confidently and said, "Uncle Ning, and the three seniors, of course we must agree to this. However, before agreeing, we still need to discuss the conditions with the Haotian Sect."

"Negotiate terms?"

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow and explained:
"When Yuexuan Pavilion Master Tang Yuehua came, she promised a generous reward after rescuing Tang Chen, including but not limited to helping us establish a large-scale merchant guild in the Star Luo Empire."

"No no no."

Ye Qiu stretched out his index finger and shook it, smiling as he spoke.

"Uncle Ning, as the head of a sect and a competent businessman, why would he allow the Haotian Sect to extend credit at this time?"

"Oh?"

Ning Fengzhi was stunned.

"Ye Qiu, do you mean we should change some conditions?"

"Not bad!" Ye Qiu nodded, his face once again revealing that long-lost shrewdness. He smiled and suggested, "We should make some demands of the Haotian Sect that are immediately visible, tangible, and even useful. The most direct one is to ask for their treasured ten-thousand-year-old soul bone."

"Soul bone?!"

Ye Qiu's outrageous demands not only left Ning Fengzhi speechless, but also caused even the three Title Douluos, including Dugu Bo, to widen their eyes in astonishment.

Bone Douluo couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You brat, do you think ten-thousand-year soul bones are some kind of common cabbage? They're known as treasures of the Blood River. Besides those inherited soul bones, does the Clear Sky Sect have some other hidden treasures?"

Ye Qiu shook his head and said with a smile, "Senior Gu Rong, don't underestimate the Haotian Sect. As the number one sect in the world back then, the Haotian Sect's foundation is definitely not to be underestimated. Not to mention other types of soul bones, at least in terms of strength-type soul bones, they should have some in stock. And whether it's Senior Gu Rong or Senior Chen Xin, absorbing a strength-type soul bone is a beneficial thing."

"But brat, the Haotian Sect is acting so stingy these days, they don't seem like the type to spend such a large sum of money," Dugu Bo said with some worry, genuinely looking down on the Haotian Sect for trying to get something for nothing. When they came to ask for his help, they even had a threatening tone. A bunch of muscle-bound brutes. Without Tang Chen, even without that incident back then, the decline of the Haotian Sect was inevitable.

"Grandpa Dugu, you're wrong too. I've already said it before, the Haotian Sect is in a dilemma. If they're unwilling, they should pack their bags and go back to their mountains as soon as possible." Ye Qiu's face was full of confidence.

Back then, Tang Hao was willing to give up his 100,000-year-old soul bone for Ah Yin. Now, it's for his sect! As a sect slave, he will certainly meet the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's demands at any cost!
"That's true, but... how do I talk to them about this? Won't it be too hurtful?"

Ning Fengzhi frowned.

"My dear Uncle Ning, why hurt them? We're going to break ties with the Haotian Sect sooner or later anyway, so why hesitate?" Ye Qiu covered his face helplessly, a sly smile playing on his lips as he offered his plan. "Uncle Ning, all you have to do is tell them that if we offer three ten-thousand-year soul bones, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be willing to lend a helping hand until Tang Chen is rescued!"

"Three...three pieces of ten-thousand-year-old soul bones?!"

Even though there were only four or five people present, Ye Qiu's words still caused another uproar in the council hall.

"Are you out of your mind, kid?"

Even Sword Douluo felt that Ye Qiu's asking price was too outrageous.

"Of course I'm not crazy. The initial exorbitant demands were just to give the Haotian Sect room to negotiate. Our bottom line is two soul bones," Ye Qiu said nonchalantly, holding up two fingers.

"..."

Ning Fengzhi fell silent. Compared to Ye Qiu, he felt like a complete greenhorn. If Ye Qiu were a merchant, he would be an absolute and utter shrewd businessman!
However, he had to admit that Ye Qiu's proposal was very tempting. Moreover, he had a premonition that the Haotian Sect would agree to their conditions, just as Ye Qiu had predicted. Therefore, Ning Fengzhi had already made up his mind: take advantage of the situation before things fell apart and make a big move!
“Alright! Then I will have someone convey these conditions to Tang Yuehua, the master of Yuexuan Pavilion, today.” Ning Fengzhi nodded solemnly.

If they could really get their hands on two ten-thousand-year-old soul bones, perhaps both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's cultivation levels could advance even further!
After finishing his sentence, Ning Fengzhi asked again, "But if we accept these two soul bones, are we really going to help them rescue Tang Chen?"

"Of course I'll help. Isn't doing business all about integrity?"

Hearing Ye Qiu's words.

Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Bo stared at Ye Qiu as if they'd seen a ghost. Anyone could say that, but Ye Qiu, that shrewd businessman, wasn't qualified to say it!

"Cough cough."

Ye Qiu suddenly coughed twice and asked somewhat embarrassedly, "Why is everyone looking at me like that? It's kind of embarrassing."

"Alright, kid, stop being so mysterious. Just tell me your ruthless scheme. Hehehe, I can't wait to see Tang Hao and his gang looking like stray dogs!" Dugu Bo let out a strange, mocking laugh, his face full of schadenfreude.

"Hehe. Grandpa Dugu understands me best."

Ye Qiu chuckled, his expression suddenly turning serious. After all, Tang Chen possessed something he was determined to obtain. Now, with all the major powers besieging the King of Slaughter, wasn't this the perfect opportunity for him to fish in troubled waters?

　Wishing you all a happy life!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)