Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Chapter 302: Chapter 173: Getting the Token and Refining the Spiritual Milk

”What does Captain Chen think of my proposal?”

Seeing Chen Sheng deep in thought, Bai Qing’s eyes flashed. She asked again in a soft voice, a deliberate hint of flirtation making her all the more alluring.

”I’m... not impressed.”

Chen Sheng smiled faintly. His gaze swept calmly over Bai Qing’s bright, beautiful face before he lowered his eyes and picked up his teacup.

”Sect Leader Bai should seriously consider the deal I just proposed.”

Bai Qing’s beauty and charm were indeed top-tier. Her graceful poise held a hidden seductiveness, making her extremely attractive to ordinary men.

But he was not some common fool who would be rooted to the spot by a beautiful woman.

’Share the Profound Flame Daoist’s residence with the Danxia Sect?’

Leaving aside whether their promise of ’first pick’ could even be honored, the very idea of sharing the opportunity was not to his liking.

He much preferred to keep any potential opportunities firmly in his own hands, even if it meant bearing all the risks alone.

”Captain Chen... can’t you truly reconsider?”

The charming smile on Bai Qing’s face stiffened slightly, and her tone became a little unnatural.

The Profound Flame Daoist was a Grandmaster of the Pill Realm. His legacy was rich enough to tempt any power.

The Danxia Sect had searched for years to no avail. Now that they finally had a clue, how could she willingly hand it over?

Bai Qing had thought that with her looks and charm,

combined with the seemingly generous terms of cooperation, she could at least tempt this vigorous, hot-blooded young man.

But she hadn’t expected him to refuse so bluntly, leaving no room for discussion.

”Since Captain Chen has made up his mind.”

Sun Yuzhi, who was at his side, spoke up at the right moment. Her voice was clear and cold, breaking the delicate stalemate:

”Sect Leader Bai, don’t make things difficult. As for this deal, will the Danxia Sect accept it or not?”

Bai Qing glanced at the indifferent Sun Yuzhi and sighed inwardly, forcing a smile onto her face.

After a moment of contemplation, she looked up at Chen Sheng and asked tentatively:

”If my Danxia Sect is unwilling to give up the Token... will Captain Chen still help our sect in the battle at Wushan Mountain as promised?”

”Of course... that won’t change.”

A warm smile spread across Chen Sheng’s face.

”I previously accepted a sword from Sect Leader Bai and made a promise. I will naturally do my best to ensure the Danxia Sect’s share this time is at least equal to last time’s. That promise still stands.”

However, hearing the phrase ’do my best’ made Bai Qing’s heart clench.

’Do his best, not ’ensure’.’

At a critical moment, that subtle difference could mean the world.

’The Danxia Sect was already in a bad position. If they suffered another major setback in the battle at Wushan Mountain...’

The hall fell silent once more, with only the scent of sandalwood smoke wafting through the air.

Bai Qing struggled internally, weighing the pros and cons.

The legacy of the Profound Flame Daoist was tempting, but it was ultimately something intangible. The Danxia Sect’s fruitless search for many years was proof of that.

On the other hand, a twenty percent share of the profits from the Wushan Mountain battle and resolving the imminent crisis posed by the Blood River Sect were tangible, pressing matters.

After a long pause, Bai Qing seemed to make up her mind. She let out a long, fragrant breath, and a smile blossomed on her face again.

But deep within that smile was a hint of lingering helplessness:

”So be it... Opportunities like this cannot be forced. Since Captain Chen has spoken, it would be inappropriate for me to refuse any longer. Perhaps the legacy of the Profound Flame Daoist was never fated to be with my Danxia Sect.”

”I will do as the Captain says. The Token is yours, in exchange for the Danxia Sect receiving a twenty percent larger share in the Battle of Wushan Mountain than last time.”

But then, Bai Qing suddenly changed the subject.

”However, I have one more impudent request, and I hope Captain Chen can grant it.”

”Sect Leader Bai, please feel free to speak. As long as it’s within my power, I won’t refuse.”

Chen Sheng’s expression softened.

”If... if Captain Chen is ever ’lucky’ enough to find the Profound Flame Daoist’s residence and obtain his legacy.”

Bai Qing’s gaze was earnest, her tone solemn:

”I hope that the Captain, for the sake of the goodwill we’ve established today, will be willing to copy his main Cultivation Technique onto a Jade Scroll and sell it to the Danxia Sect. The Danxia Sect is willing to buy it at market price—no, at a premium. We will absolutely ensure Captain Chen does not suffer a loss.”

This was the final decision Bai Qing made after weighing her options again and again.

Chen Sheng had made his stance perfectly clear. If she continued to haggle, not only might she lose the Token, but she would also needlessly offend this young man of astonishing potential and a complex background—not to mention the Jingwu Bureau behind him.

With the great enemy of the Blood River Sect watching them like a hungry tiger, it was not wise for the Danxia Sect to make another powerful enemy.

Rather than becoming enemies over an intangible opportunity that her sect had no confidence in seizing for itself, it was better to take a step back in exchange for tangible benefits and a positive relationship.

If they could obtain that Cultivation Technique, it would be a huge boon for the Danxia Sect.

”Fine. I agree to this.”

After a brief moment of thought, Chen Sheng nodded his agreement.

The Profound Flame Daoist’s legacy Cultivation Technique was certainly precious, but for him, the Profound Spirit Yin Fire and that Daoist Sect’s Profound Skill within the residence were the real prize.

A copy of the Cultivation Technique was an acceptable price to pay for the Danxia Sect’s Token and their continued goodwill.

”Thank you for agreeing, Captain Chen.”

Bai Qing breathed a sigh of relief, her smile becoming more genuine. She immediately turned and called out toward the entrance of the hall:

”Someone, take my Sect Leader’s token to the treasury! Ask Elder Lin to open the Dingshu compartment and bring the treasure within to me at once.”

”As the Sect Leader commands!”

A respectful reply came from outside the hall.

......

After leaving the Danxia Sect, Sun Yuzhi took Chen Sheng with her, Flying through the air.

High in the sky, the cold wind howled, but it was easily blocked by the True Essence surrounding Sun Yuzhi.