Chapter Forty-Nine: Zheng Qiuying, You Have Changed

Seeing Zheng Qiuying’s certainty, Qin Jing was somewhat surprised. “How did you come to that conclusion?”

The existence of the alchemy puppet meant Qin Jing was not afraid of having his secrets exposed; he didn’t mind others’ misunderstandings either. What truly caught him off guard was how Zheng Qiuying, this little girl, managed to figure it out. Did this mean that, in the future, anyone could guess he was merely an ordinary wild transcendent? The thought was far from pleasant.

To his surprise, Zheng Qiuying blinked and smiled. “I guessed.”

“But now, I’m sure.”

Qin Jing was left speechless.

Zheng Qiuying became serious. “I remember the first time we made a deal, you had no transcendent aura whatsoever. You still don’t, but now you feel different from back then. I was just guessing, and if I’m wrong, it doesn’t matter—I can spend money to buy the right to purchase. You’re a businessman, after all. I’m not like my sister; I’ve never offended you. Surely you wouldn’t keep me outside forever, would you?”

After all, I had just started cultivating. Thanks to GDP, I was far ahead of others, but some things still needed to be protected.

Quietly alert, Qin Jing did not reject Zheng Qiuying any further. “Alright, let me hear what information you’ve brought. Perhaps it’s something I already know.”

Zheng Qiuying smiled with narrowed eyes. “What I’m about to tell you is common knowledge about cultivation in this era. But this knowledge is limited to the major powers; even wild transcendent individuals, if they know, will not know everything.”

With that, Zheng Qiuying began to speak.

She talked for over an hour, her mouth dry by the end, before stopping. The wealthy heiress looked at Qin Jing, grinning. “Well? Are these messages enough for me to qualify to buy?”

“Sorry, I actually knew most of it already.”

Qin Jing replied with a smile.

“You…” Zheng Qiuying’s pretty face changed. In truth, she had come here today without her elder sister’s consent, but what she said about the Zheng Chamber of Commerce’s situation was certainly genuine.

Hathaway’s advancement to fourth-level transcendent had greatly affected the power structure of Cold Sea City’s transcendent forces. Last night, Zheng Qiuying had inadvertently seen her sister sitting alone, murmuring to herself, “Did I make a mistake? I never expected Qin Jing to have those things.”

Zheng Qiuying knew her sister regretted it, but her sister was always proud, and it was almost impossible for her to admit fault and bow her head to Qin Jing.

From that moment, Zheng Qiuying felt she should do something. She began to analyze her acquaintance with Qin Jing, finally concluding that he was highly valuable, and if she acted proactively and showed goodwill, she might be able to turn the situation around.

Thus came today’s visit. What she didn’t expect was that Qin Jing would “go back on his word” after hearing her information. He definitely didn’t know those things, but shamelessly refused to admit it!

Zheng Qiuying stomped her foot. “Qin Jing, I misjudged you. I never thought you were this kind of person.”

“Oh? And what kind of person do you think I should be?” Qin Jing replied lazily. Zheng Qiuying’s words had deeply shocked him, but after having his secret exposed, he knew he had to cover it up.

“I thought you were at least a qualified, honest merchant. I trusted you, and you…” Zheng Qiuying’s face turned pale with anger, biting her red lips with a hint of allure.

Seeing the moment was right, Qin Jing waved his hand and smiled. “Hearing that, I’m truly flattered. I hadn’t intended to do business with you sisters again, but since you took the initiative and some of your information was new to me, here’s what I’ll do: I can sell you a bottle of beauty potion at the original price, but you have to agree to one condition.”

“What condition?” Zheng Qiuying demanded angrily. She felt she’d suffered a great loss, but compared to before, she had matured. At least she knew she was asking Qin Jing for a favor and needed to open up his supply channel. If she could buy the beauty potion, she’d be able to purchase spiritual grains, springs, and even strategic resources like magic stones in the future.

Qin Jing looked at her deeply. “Smile more in the future, and be the Zheng Qiuying you used to be. I remember the first time I met you—you were sunny and bright, a young lady who seemed naïve but was very attractive.”

Zheng Qiuying was stunned. A blush swiftly rose from her neck, coloring her entire beautiful face.

Her small hands unconsciously twisted her clothes as she whispered, “Just tell me your condition.”

Qin Jing chuckled. “Didn’t I just say it? Those words are my condition.”

What?

The next moment, Zheng Qiuying finally understood, her heart thumping wildly. She quickly turned and ran outside, calling as she went, “Wait, let me get the money. I want that beauty potion!”

Watching her flustered escape, Qin Jing called out loudly, “So, do you accept my condition?”

Just as Zheng Qiuying was stepping out the door, she stumbled, turned back, glared fiercely at Qin Jing, and rolled her eyes. With a charming voice, she retorted, “Go to hell!”

Qin Jing acted as if nothing had happened, nodding contentedly. “Alright, as long as you agree.”

The transaction was quickly completed; the girl’s face remained flushed throughout, never daring to look at Qin Jing. He was thick-skinned enough not to mind, teasing her while expertly concealing his own secrets. The effect was perfect.

One and a half million—the money had been prepared in advance, a huge suitcase of cash, all old bills.

Qin Jing didn’t bother counting. Ever since he activated the “General Knowledge” skill, he could appraise things without a mirror. For ordinary items like cash, a simple thought would reveal the basic information.

With the beauty potion in hand, Zheng Qiuying hurried off without even saying goodbye. She had been teased mercilessly today, and every time she met Qin Jing’s gaze, her heart raced. Her sister usually protected her well; she had never encountered a boy who dared speak to her like this.

Sitting in his chair, Qin Jing rested his chin and recalled the information Zheng Qiuying had shared.

Though he had acted indifferent, his heart was deeply shaken. If what she said was true, even he, with his advantages in the age of spiritual resurgence, could not claim absolute victory. To achieve his planned life of “counting money until his hands cramped,” “taking potions and breaking through,” and “fleecing the system,” it seemed he would still need to put in considerable effort. Of course, only a little more effort.

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