I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1308 - 798:
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"Fellow Daoist, just tell me—what terms do you expect me to accept?"
Joy surged through Luo Yuantian as he caught the easing in Lu Qing's voice.
"Hold on, hear me out completely first," Lu Qing replied offhandedly. "These revival resources aren't yours for nothing. Have those elders purchase them using Spirit Stones—one set of revival resources costs ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones."
"Ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones! Fellow Daoist, do you realize how enormous that sum is?"
Even with his steady composure from the Unity Realm Stage, Luo Yuantian struggled to keep his cool upon hearing this, nearly leaping to his feet in shock.
It couldn't be helped; the figure Lu Qing had thrown out was downright staggering.
Ten thousand might sound modest at first glance, yet these were top-grade Spirit Stones.
In terms of low-grade Spirit Stones, that amounted to a full billion!
Countless families and sects, despite hoarding riches for tens of thousands of years, might still fall short of such vast fortune.
Yet here was Lu Qing, insisting on ten thousand Spirit Stones per portion of revival resources. How could Luo Yuantian avoid feeling alarmed?
"Refuse if you wish, but are you truly saying the lives of those Holy Alliance elders under your control aren't worth even ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones?" Lu Qing shot back.
"This..." Luo Yuantian found himself speechless.
The least powerful among the Holy Alliance elders had already surpassed the Five Tribulation Primordial Spirit level.
Each had clawed their way to that realm by devouring huge piles of resources, enduring endless trials, and grasping rare chances.
Their value went far beyond mere Spirit Stones.
Still, Lu Qing's demanded price was outrageously steep—ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones for a single portion of revival resources exceeded what he could possibly cover.
Though a mighty Unity Realm expert, Luo Yuantian simply didn't have access to that kind of massive Spirit Stone haul.
"It looks like, to you, those esteemed elders who've sacrificed so much for the Human Race hold little value," Lu Qing remarked with a hint of mockery. "But if Spirit Stones worry you that much, why not consult the Divine Splits of those elders before deciding?
Their own lives belong to them, after all—maybe they're ready to use their personal Spirit Stones to secure their survival."
Left with no options, Luo Yuantian responded, "Alright, I'll talk it over with the elders and let you know the outcome."
Right away, Luo Yuantian started linking up with the Divine Splits of the elders kept in his personal space.
With arms crossed, Lu Qing remained still and patient, showing no signs of impatience.
He was confident those elders would choose wisely.
Whether they actually possessed that many Spirit Stones didn't concern him greatly.
From what he knew, nearly all these Holy Alliance elders came from influential backgrounds.
Moreover, the Holy Alliance stood as a sacred ground for the Human Race, holding immense prestige and backed by humanity as a whole.
Even though Lu Qing had seized their Storage Magical Treasures, he figured the clans supporting each elder could scrape together ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.
For instance, the Gongshu Family's treasure house alone contained tens of thousands of top-grade Spirit Stones.
Should they fail to deliver, Lu Qing wouldn't come out the worse for it.
As the old proverb warns, start high and negotiate down—he was sure to end up with a deal that pleased him.
Through Divine Thought, Luo Yuantian conferred with the elders, his face shifting through various emotions along the way.
Soon enough, he lifted his gaze to Lu Qing, face etched with difficulty. "Fellow Daoist, ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones is excessive. Certain elders can't assemble that much so quickly—would you consider lowering it a bit?"
"I can."
Lu Qing gave a nod, sparking delight in Luo Yuantian, though the words that followed turned his joy to stone.
"If ten thousand top-grade Spirit Stones are off the table, then use Top-grade Spirit Stones instead—ten Top-grade Spirit Stones per portion of revival resources."
"Top-grade Spirit Stones?"
"That's right, Top-grade Spirit Stones." Lu Qing pressed on, ignoring Luo Yuantian's stunned look. "Normally, a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones trade for one Top-grade Spirit Stone, but I'm asking for just ten now—a massive tenfold discount.
Should this still prove too much, don't fault me for withholding further mercy.
It would only prove how little those Human Race-serving elders are truly worth."
"Fellow Daoist, you certainly drive a hard bargain," Luo Yuantian said with a wry smile.
In truth, on paper, a hundred top-grade Spirit Stones matched the worth of one Top-grade Spirit Stone.
But theory was one thing.
In practice, Top-grade Spirit Stones were so scarce that no one could swap them out for a mere hundred top-grade ones.
Such treasures, no matter who held them, were guarded like the lifeblood of any sect.
They rarely saw the light of day for deals, save in dire straits.
Luo Yuantian had no recourse but to reply, "I'll check with the elders once more."
Deep down, though, Luo Yuantian realized this was probably Lu Qing's unyielding limit.
Push any harder, and real fury might erupt.
At that point, the hard-won chance would slip away forever.
On this round, Luo Yuantian wrapped things up swiftly.
"Fellow Daoist, the elders consent to trading for the revival resources on your stated conditions," Luo Yuantian announced.
"A smart decision."
Lu Qing showed no astonishment.
Once offered a lifeline, he knew most folks in the world clung desperately to life.
Even Primordial Spirit Great Powers were mortal at heart, and their desire to survive was no different.
Truth be told, these Holy Alliance powerhouses, perched at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Origin Great World, prized their existences far beyond what common folk did.
"Still, gathering such a huge quantity of Spirit Stones won't happen overnight—can you grant us a little more time?"
"Three days." Lu Qing held up three fingers. "That's the longest I'll hold out for you. At your Unity Realm Stage, surely three days lets you cross the entire Heavenly Origin Great World, right?"