Chapter 497 - 504: Reaching an Agreement

However, Song Wanning’s Divine Soul was powerful enough to pick up their hushed conversations.

"Tsk, is she the one who’s been impersonating a Ghost King Valley disciple and running scams everywhere?"

"Seriously, what was the Second-in-command thinking, bringing a fraud like her back? What if we offend the Ghost King Valley? What will we do for Elixir Pills then?"

"What can we do? The Second-in-command is the Gang Leader’s brother. It’s not our place to question him."

"Well, let’s just hope the Gang Leader isn’t as foolish!"

The voices of the discussion faded into the distance, and Song Wanning’s expression darkened.

’Those two from the Ghost King Valley... they really haven’t disappointed me, have they?’

She lowered her gaze, hiding the killing intent in her eyes.

She quickened her pace.

Soon, Song Wanning followed him to the Gang Leader’s study.

The Gang Leader was a very mature woman. Though she had an ordinary appearance, she carried an extraordinary aura, but her brow was furrowed with worry.

Upon seeing Song Wanning, she immediately stood up, a smile spreading across her face.

’My brother explained everything in his message. It was clearly those people from the Ghost King Valley who deliberately framed her. How dare they try to blame the victim?’

"My apologies. I was too busy to greet you at the entrance."

The Gang Leader, Wu Rouyun, smiled and invited Song Wanning to sit, then told Wu Yaozu to pour them some tea.

Wu Yaozu might have been arrogant outside, but he was very well-behaved in front of his sister. He obediently scurried off to pour the tea as instructed.

At this point, Wu Rouyun was still unaware of the conflict that had occurred between her brother and Song Wanning. "Song Dao You, I heard that you can refine an Eighth-grade Elixir, is that correct?"

’The highest-grade Elixir Pills currently sold at Yuefeng Pavilion are eighth-grade.’

’So, Song Wanning should only be able to refine an Eighth-grade Elixir. Even so, that’s already incredibly rare.’

Hearing this, Song Wanning first nodded, then shook her head, leaving Wu Rouyun utterly confused.

"Song Dao You, what do you mean by that?"

"I can indeed only refine an Eighth-grade Elixir, but that’s because I only have Pill Recipes for eighth-grade and below!"

Song Wanning’s expression was calm, yet tinged with confidence. "As long as you can find me a higher-grade Pill Recipe, even the Super-grade Spirit Communication Pill you need... it wouldn’t be impossible to refine."

’She wasn’t just boasting. After all, she had long been capable of refining a Super-grade Spiritual Pill. Switching to a Ghost Pill now would be no challenge either.’

’She had already verified this!’

However, as soon as these words were spoken, Wu Rouyun was deeply shaken, her expression instantly turning incredibly serious.

She carefully studied Song Wanning’s expression, trying to discern whether she was being overconfident or if she was truly capable.

But Song Wanning’s composure made a sliver of hope genuinely rise in her heart.

Wu Rouyun looked tempted, and Song Wanning, seeing this, added, "Right now, besides the Ghost King Valley’s Valley Master, I am the only one who can refine a Super-grade Elixir."

"If the Gang Leader trusts me, we can cooperate. But if you’re just like those people from the Qingfeng Gang and will turn on me without a second thought, then don’t blame me for being merciless!"

Song Wanning had a temper, too. Who would be happy about being looked down upon?

If the Wolf Fang Gang was also wary of the Ghost King Valley’s power and decided to break their agreement, then there was no point in cooperating from the start.

After stating her terms, she said no more, taking the tea from Wu Yaozu and sipping it.

At that moment, Wu Yaozu chimed in from the side, "Sis, just give her a try! Right now, there’s no one in the Ghost King Valley who can refine a Super-grade Elixir anyway. We might as well try a different approach and not rely on them!"

’Wu Yaozu still remembered the scene of the Ghost King Valley’s arrogant refusal, and the more he thought about it, the more dissatisfied he became.’

’He couldn’t understand what those Ghost King Valley people were so arrogant about. They had gone to buy Elixir Pills politely, and it’s not like they weren’t going to pay. Was there really a need to be so disdainful?’

’Sure, Song Wanning had a fiery temper and had forced him to his knees to beg for mercy at the slightest disagreement, but at least she was straightforward and didn’t have that holier-than-thou attitude.’

Hearing this, Wu Rouyun fell silent, deep in thought.

She, too, was weighing the pros and cons.

She had searched for many years for the Super-grade Spirit Communication Pill, pleading with the Ghost King Valley multiple times, but had never gotten a positive result.

Now that an opportunity had presented itself, she naturally didn’t want to give up.

However... the Wolf Fang Gang needed Elixir Pills. If they truly offended the Ghost King Valley, she worried the gang members would be affected.

As the Gang Leader, she couldn’t just selfishly think of herself.

Seeing her conflicted and hesitant expression, Song Wanning lost her patience. She was here to negotiate a partnership, not to beg for one.

So she stood up directly. "If the Gang Leader finds this difficult, then let’s end the matter here."

With that, Song Wanning turned to leave the study.

This time, it was Wu Rouyun who panicked. She hurriedly stood up to stop her.

"Don’t go!"

She rushed in front of Song Wanning, her eyes suddenly firm and determined.

"Song Dao You, I believe you’re willing to work with me for Pill Recipes, right?"

"I have precious Pill Recipes right here. They even include recipes for various Super-grade Elixirs!"

Wu Rouyun was unwilling to miss this opportunity. She had been stuck in the Body Integration Realm for too long. If this continued, it would only hinder the Wolf Fang Gang’s development.

’As long as I can advance to the Mahayana Realm, the Wolf Fang Gang’s future will change completely.’

’Therefore, she couldn’t afford to miss even the slightest chance.’

"Oh?"

When Song Wanning heard that the Gang Leader had Pill Recipes on hand, her eyes lit up slightly.

’Especially Pill Recipes for Super-grade Elixirs...’

’She was delighted. If this was true, her cultivation progress would definitely soar.’

And so, in an excellent mood, she declared, "Alright. Since the Gang Leader is willing to offend the Ghost King Valley for my sake, then I can also refine some extra Elixir Pills for the Wolf Fang Gang’s use."

"As long as the Gang Leader provides the materials."

’In any case, Alchemy can enhance my Divine Soul Power, so I won’t be losing out.’

’Besides, Wu Rouyun doesn’t seem like a clueless person. She should know what kind of compensation is appropriate.’

"Really?"

Wu Rouyun, who had just been feeling guilty toward the Wolf Fang Gang, instantly felt a huge weight lift from her heart, a joyful look appearing on her face.

"Good, good, good!!!"

She said the word "good" three times in a row, then immediately began discussing compensation with Song Wanning.

The Wolf Fang Gang would provide all the materials. Of the refined Elixir Pills, Song Wanning could keep twenty percent each time. Finally, the Wolf Fang Gang would also pay her a handsome sum of Yin Coins.

As long as Song Wanning could refine the Elixir Pills, nothing else was a problem.

The two happily reached an agreement. Wu Rouyun then eagerly and personally led Song Wanning to a private courtyard.

She gathered her people to guard the outside of the courtyard, forbidding anyone from disturbing them. Wu Yaozu was put in charge of transporting medicinal herbs and Elixir Pills, while all other unauthorized personnel were strictly forbidden from approaching!

After making the arrangements, Wu Rouyun returned to her study, overjoyed.

Looking at the younger brother who had always given her so much grief, Wu Rouyun felt for the first time that he had finally grown up.

She gave him a rare compliment, "This time, you finally did something right."

Hearing this, Wu Yaozu felt a pang of guilt and didn’t dare to look his sister in the eye.

’If his sister knew that he had initially planned to make a move on Song Wanning, she would definitely skin him alive.’

He gave a guilty smile. ’I’d better be on my best behavior around her from now on...’