Chapter 2231: Chapter 2233: Star Swallowing Clan

To be honest, Feng Jun actually hopes Lan Yun will set up her market at White Pebble Beach.

That monopoly sentiment brings immense satisfaction, and it’s hard for anyone to resist such temptation.

However, while satisfaction is one thing, he knows that rationally speaking, it’s better to establish the stall at Jinwu.

First of all, as the actual controller of the supply source, he doesn’t want to attract attention; making money low-key is the proper path, flaunting wealth is the path to demise. Just look at the Earth Realm; which big boss isn’t hiding behind the scenes? One shouldn’t casually attract hatred.

Secondly, putting all stalls at White Pebble Beach will affect the promotion of void materials.

Void materials indeed seem to be in short supply in Tianqin, but as Feng Jun understands it, good wine fears deep alleys. Setting up multiple spots is more conducive to building fame; it’s important to know that the various forces in Tianqin are very adept at blocking information.

He’s not planning on maintaining long-term cooperation with people like Lan Yun and Shou Xin, at least not before figuring out their character; the collaboration could end anytime—worst case, have them sell inventory and next time choose someone else.

Thus, he isn’t very concerned about the early details of cooperation—whether there’s a next collaboration is still uncertain.

However, when Elder Qing Ji mentioned Wan Qing’s factor, Feng Jun had to take it seriously; Wan Qing’s body isn’t even cold yet... wait, her body hasn’t been found, and Jinwu is already openly promoting stones from the void, which is indeed inappropriate.

Fortunately, his inner vanity doesn’t reject such suggestions, but details need discussion, "Setting up points at my White Pebble Beach is possible, but it can’t be fifty-fifty... how about Yiyi six, Jinwu four?"

"More or less, it’s not really a problem," Qing Ji is a straightforward person, not minding such small amounts of money, "But us going to White Pebble Beach counts as support, so why should it be reduced?"

"Such defiance against the heavens’ materials attract coveting everywhere," Feng Jun answered without hesitation, "Jinwu Sect can’t help me share the fire; my troubles would be many-fold increased. Although I don’t fear trouble, I dislike it delaying my cultivation..."

"Initially, I thought Lan Yun could take half, but since Jinwu Sect is unreliable, four-tenths for her is too much. How about Lan Yun and Qing Ji True Immortal each takes two-tenths?"

Lan Yun’s expression fluctuated continually, but upon hearing the last part of his words, she briskly nodded, "I have no objections."

She originally intended to offer half of her income; now it doesn’t make much of a difference.

After speaking, she realized a mistake and cautiously glanced at Qing Ji... I didn’t seek the elder’s consent.

Elder Qing Ji was about to say something but ultimately shook her head.

Elder Cang Jing watched their discussion with a smile and remained silent; the cooperation between Jiu Tong and Liu Yiyi had already been finalized, there was no need for her to join in on the excitement. She even chose a place for gambling stones—completely unrelated to White Pebble Beach, it’s the Ice Plate!

Yi Jue was unconcerned with this, "Then let Shou Xin go to White Pebble Beach too... Frankly, I feel developing slowly like this is wasting time. How about we make a trip back and grab more storage bags to bring back all the stones from the Broken Stone Zone?"

Qing Ji was startled upon hearing this, "Don’t, bring all these back, you and I at Nascent Soul Peak can’t finish it within three to five hundred years, plus the void has its rules, doing this might violate the local Heavenly Dao... remember Wu Nan True Immortal."

She ascended from the lower realm and understands the rules respecting fate most; people of the higher realm, due to Tianqin’s vastness, have a lax attitude towards respect for the void.

Elder Cang Jing also had profound understanding and laughed nodding, "Try to pick the useful ones to take, that doesn’t break rules... anyways hoping for hits like Mountain Master Feng is impossible."

Feng Jun smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Why bring me up again? My speed is really slow."

Everyone was displeased with his humblebrag behavior; Qing Ji straightforwardly stated, "You randomly pick a broken true treasure that’s worth a reward price of several tens of thousands on spirit stones; if your speed was slightly faster, we’d have to engage in robbery!"

Robbing and looting is a taboo term in Tianqin; without proper relations, it’s no joke, but clearly, Qing Ji felt the joke was harmless.

Feng Jun wasn’t afraid of such jokes either, "How could I pick daily? You fish with nets, I fish with rods, each has its benefits, each has its opportunities, don’t envy others."

"I can’t stand this guy anymore," Cang Jing commented to Yi Jue, then looked at Feng Jun, "How about this, you point out a place, I fly you there; I only want three-tenths of the harvest, is it acceptable?"

Feng Jun’s eyes shifted, chuckling, "I understand why you’re angry, it’s nothing more than me not wearing a string of stones when I came back... Next time I’ll wear a string as well, can’t let your image suffer!"

Upon hearing this, even Yi Jue couldn’t help but glare at him, "Such a blabbermouth!"

In the blink of an eye, more than a year had passed. Even if there were countless scratch cards in the Void, everyone had grown a bit weary from constant treasure hunting, losing the excitement of when they first arrived. However, their treasure hunting skills had become much more proficient.

One day, Feng Jun ran some calculations for Moli and found that his recovery speed was better than expected. So he gave him a couple of instructions, and as he stood up, he frowned and looked in a certain direction.

Yi Jue and Cang Jing had just returned and were showing off their gains to each other. Seeing his expression, Cang Jing couldn’t help but feel a bit sour, "Did you find something again?"

Feng Jun hesitated for a moment but then smiled and replied, "Forget it, it’s too far away, not worth the chase."

"You kid, watch out for karma!" Elder Cang Jing pointed at him angrily. After more than a year of treasure hunting, everyone was quite familiar with each other. "I hate it when you don’t pick up things and don’t tell us either!"

Feng Jun initially did this unintentionally. He meant to pick up a certain treasure but found it too far and ultimately not worth it, so he decisively gave up. Unfortunately, Cang Jing was present at the time.

Elder Cang Jing immediately asked, "What do you intend to give up? If it’s useful to me, I could go pick it up since my travel cost is lower than yours."

Feng Jun knew that the material he intended to give up would be pursued by any of the three Elders, so he didn’t want to speak up — it could easily create resentment.

And Elder Cang Jing’s mention of "lower travel cost" irked him a bit, so he replied with a smile, saying that missed opportunities are just missed, and if one insists too much, it might lead to something unfortunate.

Back when he was treasure hunting with Yi Jue, he wasn’t so stingy. He would inform Yi Jue of things he wasn’t interested in to prevent waste. But now, with so many people around, though he wanted to be generous, he couldn’t be reckless — rules provide structure.

With just two people, concessions were no big deal, but with more people, comparisons arise, and demands keep increasing. He even had to introduce the concept of "stone gambling."

So occasionally, he could do someone a favor, but most of the time, he had to stick to his principles, to prevent anyone from assuming that favors were guaranteed — he wasn’t keen on testing people’s kindness.

Later, he would occasionally do this — "Oh, there’s a good thing in the distance, but unfortunately it’s a bit far, not going there."

This approach was really exasperating, especially since he didn’t tell others the location or the item, making even Qing Ji and Cang Jing want to hit him, "Are you deliberately teasing the True Immortal?"

After several similar incidents, the three True Immortals eventually accepted his behavior, pretending he never said anything.

However, Lan Yun still struggled a bit to accept it. Coming from the Jinwu Outer Court, she had a strong concept of hierarchy, and couldn’t stand seeing her elders being teased repeatedly. So she quietly asked Qing Ji, "Isn’t he afraid of getting beaten to death for joking like this?"

"His joking does have a deeper meaning," Elder Qing Ji analyzed, "First, he’s emphasizing that each person’s opportunity is their own, and it shouldn’t be forcibly taken... If he wants to give it, it’s a favor; if not, it’s his prerogative."

"Secondly, he wants to assert that he’s an equal collaborator, if not the dominant one, not just because he alone can enter and exit the Void, but also because his sensing ability in the Void is stronger than the average True Immortal."

"Third, he’s making these jokes because he’s comfortable with us, and although he doesn’t disclose information, I believe that if anyone has a specific urgent need... like the Great Freedom Stone or something, he’ll help find it."

In fact, not only Qing Ji thought so, but Cang Jing did as well. So when they saw Feng Jun acting mysterious, they just habitually complained — life in the Void was a bit dull; wouldn’t you suffocate without some fun?

However, after Feng Jun sat down, he stood up again, frowning in thought, then sat down, then stood up again...

"Are you done yet?" Elder Cang Jing scolded fiercely, "Don’t worry, as long as you don’t say anything, we absolutely won’t ask, but stop standing and sitting all the time, it’s dizzying!"

"A remnant of the Star Devouring Clan," Feng Jun said, frowning, "It’s really too far, otherwise I would definitely get it."

"A remnant of the Star Devouring Clan?" Elder Cang Jing’s eyes lit up. She reached out and grabbed Feng Jun’s wrist, "Which direction, how far?"

Yi Jue’s eyes also lit up but coughed suddenly, "Ahem, didn’t we agree not to ask him if he doesn’t speak? Now you’re not only asking but also getting physical... Is this seduction?"

"If it’s seduction, that’s your job," Elder Cang Jing replied indifferently. In the sect, she had to maintain her image, but in private, she was an outspoken old woman.

However, at this moment, she had no inclination to bicker, so she straightened her face and spoke seriously, "Yi Jue, a remnant of the Star Devouring Clan... we must get our hands on it, whether for submission or personal use, it couldn’t be more suitable!"