Chapter 158: Dividing the Spoils and the Next Location

Since they had obtained two stalks of Profound Moon Grass, according to their previous agreement, Ling Ruoxue claimed one stalk for herself.

“What is the price of this Profound Moon Grass? It is not exactly easy to split a single stalk five ways, is it?” Qin Xiao asked Ling Ruoxue.

Since it could not be physically divided, naturally, whoever wanted it would have to pay in Spirit Stones.

“The market price for a single stalk of Profound Moon Grass is around three hundred million. In an auction, it has been known to fetch four or even five hundred million.”

Ling Ruoxue knew what she was talking about when it came to prices.

“We’re all friends here. Forget the auction price; we’ll use the market price. Which of you five wants it? Whoever takes it pays the other four sixty million Spirit Stones each.” With the price established, Qin Xiao turned to his five disciples.

“Master, I want it.” Lin Shimeng spoke first.

“Master, we want it too,” Luo Yunbing added.

“Master, I would also like it,” Cang Chen chimed in.

None of them wanted it for personal use; they were claiming it on behalf of their respective Sects.

Yun Man, on the other hand, was entirely indifferent. She did not need such a thing. Since Qin Xiao supplied her with Saint Origin Spirit Fruits every month, the Profound Moon Grass was useless to her.

The other disciples did not need the Profound Moon Grass for themselves either. They wanted it for their sects.

This put Qin Xiao in a difficult spot.

Although he had broken away from the Tianyuan Sect, Seven Stars Peak still remained. Lin Tiancheng had come to support him last time. He himself had lived there for three years, and he thought well of Lin Shimeng too. Not giving it to the Tianyuan Sect did not seem right.

The Pure Yang Sect went without saying. Their Second Elder had helped last time and played a major part. Qin Xiao could hardly refuse them.

While the Mysterious Yin Sect had not directly helped him, two of his disciples belonged to them, which carried plenty of weight. Overlooking them would also be inappropriate.

“How about I hold onto this Profound Moon Grass for now? There are more treasures to find. Once we’ve found them all, we can settle the accounts. Then this one herb won’t cause such a dilemma.” Qin Xiao decided to keep it for now and divide everything after searching the other places. That ought to make things easier.

“I have no objections, Master.” Lin Shimeng knew everyone wanted it and choosing a recipient was difficult. She agreed to his plan.

“We have no objections either,” the Luo sisters and Cang Chen agreed.

As for Yun Man, it went without saying; she simply did not want the herb to begin with. Read the latest chapters at novelping.com.

“Qin Xiao, how about this: I will just buy it for three hundred million. That way, they will not have to fight over it. What do you think?” Ling Ruoxue actually wanted it as well, but since she had already received her share, she felt awkward asking. Seeing their dilemma, she figured she might as well offer to buy it.

“Young Miss, that’s hardly fair. You already have your share, and now you’re after my disciples’ too? I know what you’re thinking: buy it for three hundred million and auction it for five hundred million, right?” Qin Xiao refused outright. The market price was for his disciples. Did he need her three hundred million Spirit Stones?

“Uh, I was just worried you would have a hard time splitting it. If you do not want to sell, then forget it.” Seeing her little scheme exposed, Ling Ruoxue dropped the subject.

“Alright, since that is settled, whose turn is it to provide our next lead? Just do not bring up a place swarming with Demon Beasts this time; it is far too troublesome.” Seeing the spoils division handled, Qin Xiao began asking about their next destination.

“Master, my Mysterious Yin Sect has a record of a place with a small Spirit Spring. It’s rare for us, but probably of little value to you. I wasn’t sure whether to mention it,” Luo Yunbing said hesitantly.

“If there’s a place, we’ll go. I may not need it, but you have to take something back to your sects. Besides, I’ve never seen a Spirit Spring. Come on, let’s have a look.” Qin Xiao needed no Spirit Liquid, but his disciples’ sects did. He also wanted to see a real Spirit Spring. His system only showed a mountain-spring icon.

“Does it count towards our turns?” Luo Yunbing asked, somewhat in disbelief.

“Of course it counts. Tell us about it first.” Qin Xiao asked Luo Yunbing for the details.

To Qin Xiao, exploring this secret realm was a gamble for Fated Chances, and seeking out Fated Chances meant searching everywhere. If he found an opportunity meant for him, that would naturally be best. If not, then so be it.

The Spirit Spring that Luo Yunbing spoke of was located within the cave of a Giant Bear Demon Beast.

A Mysterious Yin Sect disciple had once stumbled into the cave and found a small Spirit Spring deep inside.

However, just as he was preparing to collect the Spirit Liquid, he realized that what he had taken for a massive boulder was actually a slumbering Giant Bear.

Seeing that the Giant Bear was about to wake, the disciple hurriedly collected some Spirit Liquid and ran.

Luckily, he had a Dharma Treasure that boosted his speed. He barely escaped and was almost caught along the way.

In the rush, he had collected only a few hundred drops.

The Mysterious Yin Sect had tried many times afterward. But since that first intrusion, the Giant Bear had begun sleeping right in front of the spring to stop anyone stealing from it.

They tried luring the bear out and sending someone else in to steal the liquid. It refused to give chase, turning back at the cave entrance. Still, each time the secret realm opened, Mysterious Yin Sect disciples tried their luck. If they got some, good; if not, they did not force it.

“What is the cultivation level of this Giant Bear?” Qin Xiao was mostly concerned about their opponent’s strength. Read the latest chapters at novеlping.com.

“During the last opening of the realm, it was already at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm. I do not know if it has broken through since then. However, it is much more difficult for Demon Beasts to advance compared to cultivators, so it should still be at the Nascent Soul peak.” Luo Yunbing was not entirely certain and could only guess.

“That is good. As long as it is not at the Soul Formation realm, we can still fight it. If it were a Soul Formation Demon Beast, we would not stand a chance.” Hearing that it was only at the Nascent Soul peak, Qin Xiao felt relieved.

The realm suppressed cultivation. The bear’s strong body might lessen the effect, but it would still be weakened. Qin Xiao had no fear of a weakened Peak Nascent Soul opponent. Body Refinement was his specialty.

Cang Chen and Lin Shimeng were delighted to hear of a Spirit Spring. They had no leads on treasures like this, yet now they could each get ten percent. That was excellent.

Although Qin Xiao had previously given them Spirit Liquid, they did not even have enough for their own cultivation, let alone enough to hand over to their Sects. Furthermore, this was a Fated Chance that belonged to them.

Ling Ruoxue was pleased too. Demand for Spirit Liquid exceeded supply. Which sect or power ever had enough?

Even though the Immortal Dao Merchant Association periodically released small amounts of Spirit Liquid for auction, that was merely a marketing tactic. Truthfully, they did not even have enough for their own use.

If one were to say there was a single person in this world who did not lack Spirit Liquid, it could only be Qin Xiao. Even the Supreme Heavenly Dynasty probably could not claim to have all it needed.

“Number Three, lead the way,” Qin Xiao said.

“Master, do you mean me?” Luo Yunbing was not used to the new name.

“Of course. You’re my third disciple—what else should I call you? To make things easier, I won’t use your names from now on. Yun Man is Number One, Lin Shimeng is Number Two, you’re Number Three, Luo Yunshuang is Number Four, and Cang Chen is Number Five. Young Miss Ling will stay Young Miss Ling. A pity you’re not my disciple, or you could be our Sneaky Six. Has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?” Qin Xiao felt that using his disciples’ names was a little too formal, so he decided to call them by their order instead.

While explaining this, Qin Xiao made sure to tease Ling Ruoxue.

“You’re Sneaky Six! Your whole family is! I’m not even your disciple, and even if I did take you as my master, I would never be number six,” Ling Ruoxue fired right back at Qin Xiao.

I am the esteemed Young Miss of the Immortal Dao Merchant Association, and you actually want me to be number six? Keep dreaming!

“Alright, alright. Have it your way. Number Three, lead us there.” Qin Xiao could not be bothered to argue with Ling Ruoxue and told Luo Yunbing to lead the way.

Soon after, the group followed Luo Yunbing and took to the skies, flying off into the distance.