The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1751: Chapter 1848: Wanting a Head

After the middle-aged man in brocade robes finished speaking, he cautiously raised his head and took a daring glance at Dugu Nian’s reaction. However, Dugu Nian was wearing a Kylin mask at the moment, so he couldn’t see any expression, leaving him quite uneasy inside.

Looking around the hall, the other masked individuals were also standing silently, without making a sound.

“Forty percent of the profits? It seems your Alchemy Tao families are indeed sincere.” Dugu Nian said nonchalantly.

Upon hearing these words, the middle-aged man in brocade robes quickly said, “Of course, if the Hall Master is willing to form an alliance with us, then your Sky Swallowing Palace will naturally become an ally of our Alchemy Tao families. Besides this forty percent, if there are any requirements for Pills or medicinal materials in the future, the Alchemy Tao families will do their utmost to fulfill them.”

Having said this, the middle-aged man felt much more at ease inside, thinking that the sincerity offered by the Alchemy Tao families should be enough to move the mysterious Hall Master of the Sky Swallowing Palace.

After all, that’s forty percent of the profits of the Alchemy Tao World. What kind of concept is that in a vast Alchemy Tao World? Enough to allow several top Sect of the Nine Countries to live idly for hundreds of years.

With such a significant offer, it’s evident that the Alchemy Tao families are determined to pull the Sky Swallowing Palace into their camp.

In this way, with the Sky Swallowing Palace as an ally, whether it’s against the Long Family, which is at odds with the Alchemy Tao families, or the Pill Alliance that always stands by, they would become more wary of the Alchemy Tao families and not dare to act rashly.

“However, my Sky Swallowing Palace has quite an appetite. I fear forty percent might not be enough to satiate the Hall Master’s desire.” Dugu Nian said with a tone of disdain.

These words made the heart of the middle-aged man in brocade robes churn. Forty percent and still not enough? Just how greedy could he be? Though the Sky Swallowing Palace consists of masters, if you count them on your fingers, how many people are there? The forty percent profits from the Alchemy Tao World should have been more than enough to make the Sky Swallowing Palace wealthy.

But such thoughts could only be whispered in his heart, never spoken aloud, nor could he show any dissatisfaction on his face. Otherwise, not only would the negotiation fail, but he might also lose his life here in the Sky Swallowing Palace.

After all, the Sky Swallowing Palace wouldn’t care which Alchemy Tao family you come from, so if you provoke this Hall Master, who is considered unpredictable by many, having ten lives wouldn’t be enough.

“Hall Master, if forty percent is not enough, it’s negotiable. I, being of little importance, can’t make the decision, but I can report to several Family Heads. I believe if the Hall Master wants fifty percent, the Family Heads might agree.” The middle-aged man said with a forced smile.

“Oh? The Alchemy Tao families are truly willing to offer fifty percent to me?” Dugu Nian’s voice showed some interest, seemingly stirred by the middle-aged man’s words.

The middle-aged man, being adept at reading people, instantly realized there was hope in this negotiation.

“Certainly, forming an alliance with your Palace is our Alchemy Tao families’ honor, and naturally, we wouldn’t let your Palace suffer a loss.” The middle-aged man said.

“Fifty percent, huh? It’s not something I can’t consider, but let’s make things clear. How often will this fifty percent be given? Every year? Ten years? Or a hundred?” Dugu Nian asked.

The middle-aged man promptly replied, “To report to the Hall Master, generally, it’s every ten years.”

“Heh, so even if I agree to an alliance with your Alchemy Tao families now, the so-called fifty percent would only reach me ten years later?” Dugu Nian chuckled lightly.

This light laugh sent a shiver down the middle-aged man’s spine, fearing that the Hall Master of Sky Swallowing Palace might be angered.

“Uh, if your Palace agrees to cooperate, the fifty percent can be provided immediately by the Alchemy Tao families to the Sky Swallowing Palace, and in five years, another fifty percent from the Alchemy Tao World will be delivered. Is the Hall Master satisfied with this?” The middle-aged man said with some flattery.

The other masked individuals present were secretly amazed upon hearing this. Such generosity, equivalent to bringing a full one hundred percent profit from the Alchemy Tao World to the Sky Swallowing Palace within five years, would make recruiting tens of thousands of Martial Artists no problem at all.

In truth, the middle-aged man was also extremely reluctant. He came to negotiate the alliance matter with the Sky Swallowing Palace under orders, not willingly. If not for the persistent pressure from the Gongsun Family Head, why would he risk his life to come here?

Being here to negotiate requires a sharp tongue and thorough understanding, and in reading expressions and understanding words, this middle-aged man was quite adept. If not for his average qualifications, he would be quite a significant figure in the Gongsun Family.

When he came to the Sky Swallowing Palace, he foresaw that the Hall Master might demand exorbitantly. Hence, no matter what the Hall Master said, he would remain calm, indicating that the Alchemy Tao families could make concessions and grant greater benefits to the Sky Swallowing Palace.

Being from the Alchemy Tao families, he knew the extent to which they could make concessions to the Sky Swallowing Palace. Fifty percent was likely the limit; anything more would be unlikely.

After all, the Alchemy Tao families do not consist of just one or two entities, but all except the Long Family. Satiating the Sky Swallowing Palace while letting so many Alchemy Tao families suffer would be unreasonable.

“The Hall Master will consider this.” Dugu Nian said blandly, neither agreeing nor outright refusing.

The middle-aged man wasn’t disappointed. He just wanted to leave the Sky Swallowing Palace quickly, never wanting to return to this dreadful place, where every moment was nerve-wracking, depleting a lifetime’s worth of courage in a few short exchanges.

“Also, bring a message back.” Dugu Nian suddenly said.

The middle-aged man was taken aback and respectfully asked, “What message would the Hall Master like me to deliver? I will certainly convey it.”

“If they want an alliance with my Sky Swallowing Palace, profits are secondary. Just deliver Ling Changhe’s head.” Dugu Nian said coldly, with a hint of killing intent in his tone.

The middle-aged man immediately felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, shivering violently, almost unable to stand.

Being only of Spirit Bone cultivation, how could he remain calm under Dugu Nian’s majesty? The fact that he managed not to collapse was already a great feat.

However, Dugu Nian’s words chilled the middle-aged man’s heart.

Who is Ling Changhe? He is the current Family Head of the Ling Family. Yet, the Hall Master demands his head, making the alliance seem utterly hopeless.

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