Chapter 1852 - 1855: Comeback—Seeking Incense from the Seventy-two Ancient Temples’ Chan Masters (Fifth Update)
Chapter 1852 - 1855: Comeback—Seeking Incense from the Seventy-two Ancient Temples’ Chan Masters (Fifth Update)
In the exhibition hall, sitting quietly on a lotus platform with her fingers in a Buddha seal, the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu appeared calm, poised, dignified, and sacred. Her long, snow-white fingers combined with her naturally beautiful face were so pure it seemed unfair!The Sect Leader of the Kunlun Sword Sect, Ji Liangyuan, the Great Sea Demon King Yu Jiang, the leader of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands Pan Zheng, and a few other cultivators above the Dao Fruit stage, all gazed in awe at everything unfolding before them.
"Shen Qiang, so young, yet truly remarkable!" Pan Zheng sighed, feeling the tranquil and composed atmosphere. His competitive spirit inexplicably diminished, prompting him to reevaluate Shen Qiang.
After meticulously observing him from head to toe twice over, he sighed, "Shen Qiang has won. We can no longer surpass his orders."
Upon hearing this, the man beside him frowned, "Leader, isn't it too early to say that?"
Pan Zheng sighed, "The Dahe Luojianan Fragrance, I've heard of it before. Though many people praise its miraculous effect, because of its high price, not many have actually used it, and many remain skeptical."
"But now, with Shen Qiang's incense sealing the deal, in this exhibition hall, hundreds of cultivators are meditating collectively, casting away disputes, making it undoubtedly the best advertisement. Because everyone in the cultivation world will remember this, the Dahe Luojianan Fragrance will undoubtedly become a holy grade in the hearts of cultivators!"
The man was stunned.
Elsewhere, the elegantly enchanting Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhimei gazed tenderly and charmingly towards Shen Qiang's direction, quietly sensing the tranquil aura pervading the air, where every ray of light seemed like a joyous note.
Bai Shiyi's eyes were terrifyingly bright as he tapped the tabletop filled with a solemn and peaceful aura with excitement, his smile resembling that of a young boy in the wind.
"I knew I wouldn't misjudge anyone!"
While they were all excited about Shen Qiang's stroke of genius, the Kunlun Sword Sect Leader stepped forward, his face stern, and shouted, "Despicable! Shameless! Vile! Shen Qiang, if you truly have the skills, face me openly and honorably. Such despicable and shameless tactics are utterly disgraceful."
Ji Liangyuan, also protected by many masters of the Kunlun Sword Sect, though affected, did not immediately practice cultivation, but sternly followed the Sect Leader, "Indeed, this is simply the most shameless tactic."
Sitting calmly drinking tea on his chair, Shen Qiang smiled slightly, then seriously said, "When it comes to shamelessness, I am far inferior to you. Moreover, I am offering the cultivators an opportunity for enlightenment, and they would be grateful to me."
Switching tone, Shen Qiang laughed, "Moreover, I find it quite puzzling. I already mentioned before, if I'm not allowed to sell elixir pills, then no one else should either. Clearly, I have already achieved this."
Instantly, the Sect Leader and others' faces turned ashen.
Looking at Ji Liangyuan and the Sect Leader, Shen Qiang smirked calmly, raising an eyebrow, "What did you say before? That I couldn't do as I pleased?" He laughed, "But the reality is exactly as I wished. I truly did what I wanted. However, I won't stoop to your level, as your status is too low."
The purple figure beside Shen Qiang giggled and said, "In the cultivation world, not many dare say that the Kunlun Sword Sect Leader's status is low, but I believe you have the qualification."
These words enraged the Sect Leader, who shouted, "Oh? Fine, Shen Qiang, you dare say such things. I won't stoop to your level. Let me just ask you, even if you've stopped everyone's trades, so what?"
Pointing to the electronic screen in the center of the exhibition hall, the Sect Leader said, "Now, your transaction volume is still at the bottom, only a mere 1.5 million, while the least among others' orders is at least 30 million."
Raising an eyebrow, gazing at Shen Qiang, the Sect Leader shouted, "So even now, though you've sealed the deal, you're still worthless. They won't stay in this state for long, and when they regain their composure, Shen Qiang, you'll still gain nothing."
Shen Qiang laughed, "Do you know the difference between a Sect Leader and a businessman?"
Hearing this, the Sect Leader was taken aback, then coldly said, "Just spit it out, no need for so many unnecessary words."
Shen Qiang smiled and said, "The Sect Leader focuses on the big picture, just ensuring stable development is enough, while businessmen are driven by profit; wherever there's profit, they'll be there."
Looking at the Sect Leader, Shen Qiang seriously said, "As a Sect Leader, I always hoped Heshenghe would develop steadily. As a businessman, I'm not very profit-driven, so Heshenghe's elixir pills have always been obscure, but after today, it will be different."
"Thanks to your relentless obstruction, now I believe many have realized that Heshenghe's elixir pills are not ordinary, and Dahe Luojianan Fragrance will create an unparalleled legend, while you will become the antagonist."
The Sect Leader was stunned, his gaze blankly sweeping over the crowd, each immersed in a wondrous state of mind, unable to extricate themselves.
Whether their expressions were sad or joyous, contemplative or intoxicated, it didn't matter; what mattered was—
The Kunlun Sword Sect Leader knew he had lost because Shen Qiang indeed did as he pleased, making everyone stop trading.
"So what if you stopped others' trades and paused the elixir pill conference, do you think you've won?"
The Sect Leader was still stubborn.
"Impossible! In this cultivation world, any sect that wants to develop, without my nod, it's a dream. Any sect, without my consent, will never place an order with you."
Shen Qiang smiled calmly.
Just then, the doors to the elixir pill conference's exhibition hall opened.
The Sect Leader, upon turning his head, was stunned because he saw numerous monks entering.
"Amitabha!"
The monks chanted in unison.
The Sect Leader was instantly shocked.
"The abbot of the Seventy-two Ancient Temples, Zen Master Jingwu!"
The others were also full of shock.
"This old monk's cultivation is extraordinary!" The Great Sea Demon King's gaze was vigilant.
The proud and arrogant man subconsciously stepped back to the side, seemingly afraid of blocking the Zen Master's path.
Ji Liangyuan murmured in awe, "One of the three great Zen masters of the Buddhist sect, Zen Master Jingwu! I never expected to see him here!"
Bai Shiyi and Baihua Palace Master Weisheng Zhimei bowed with smiles, observing the disciple's etiquette.
Under everyone's gaze, the old monk, leading the monks, walked in front of Shen Qiang's stall, seriously looked behind the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon, the eyes seemingly possessing hidden spirituality, then led the disciples to bow. Such a scene left the onlookers shocked.
Strangely, no one felt it inappropriate.
After all, a monk worshipping Buddha is justified.
After the worship, the old monk stood up, smiled and nodded at the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon, completely ignoring the respectful Sect Leader itching to speak, and instead, looked earnestly at Shen Qiang, "Amitabha, benefactor, this humble monk and numerous disciples traveled a long way just to ask one question—do you have the Dahe Luojianan Fragrance in stock?"
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