Li Yunjing bowed deeply to Wei Fan.
Since he had received the benefits, Li Yunjing knew he should say something to ease Wei Fanâs displeasure.
"Alright! Scram! Three months from now, I will have Wenzheng deliver the three Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts to you!"
Even after hearing Li Yunjingâs nice words, Wei Fan still seemed very displeased, feeling he had suffered a great loss.
The expression on his face was as ugly as it could get.
"Hehe! This disciple takes his leave!"
Feeling how angry Wei Fan was, Li Yunjing did not dare to stay long and signaled Yang Wenzheng to quickly leave with him.
"Er..."
Yang Wenzheng was a bit dumbfounded and looked blankly at his teacher.
"Scram! You scram too!"
But Yang Wenzheng received a scolding from his teacher. He dared not say a word and left shamefacedly with Li Yunjing.
"Hahaha! That kid is so naive! This time Iâve really hit the jackpot! At least fifty thousand Spirit Stones worth of profit! Wahaha!"
Since there was no one left in the stone chamber, and he confirmed that Li Yunjing and Yang Wenzheng were far away, Wei Fan laughed heartily.
"Such good stuff! These turtle shells are the main material for Spiritual Artifacts. With these, how many Spiritual Artifacts could I refine!"
"Iâve made a fortune! My good disciple sent me such a big catch!"
While laughing, Wei Fan collected all the turtle shells and materials.
...
Meanwhile, in the passageway leading out of the mountain, Yang Wenzheng seemed like he wanted to say something but couldnât find the words.
Li Yunjing noticed Yang Wenzhengâs strange expression and showed a look of apology.
He looked at Yang Wenzheng and repeatedly said, "Brother Yang, Iâm sorry! I had no choice; I really didnât have any Spirit Stones, so I kept bargaining, which offended your master and got you implicated and scolded by him."
"Er..."
After hearing Li Yunjingâs apology, Yang Wenzheng was left speechless.
He is an Artifact Refiner, a Tier One peak Artifact Refiner, and he was very clear about the prices of these materials. His teacher made a huge profit, yet Li Yunjing appeared to be dully unaware?
Did he still think his teacher suffered a loss?
What kind of person is his teacher?
Someone who would not miss a single hair!
No one has ever gotten the better of his teacher!
But since things had happened as they did, and Li Yunjing believed he got a good deal, Yang Wenzheng couldnât reveal the truth and betray his teacher!
Friend, teacher, how to choose between the two?
Yang Wenzheng was deeply conflicted inside.
"Ahem..."
After a long while, Yang Wenzhengâs face reddened a bit, "Forget it! We are friends; thereâs no need to worry about these small matters."
As he said this, Yang Wenzhengâs face reddened even more!
He had never taken advantage of a friend like this in his life!
At this moment, walking with Li Yunjing made Yang Wenzheng feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
"Brother Yang! Youâre quite something!"
Hearing these words, Li Yunjingâs heart warmed, and he took out his "Hundred Treasures Pouch," retrieved a large leg of a Xuan Turtle, and handed it to Yang Wenzheng.
Seeing Yang Wenzhengâs bewildered expression, Li Yunjing continued to explain to Yang Wenzheng.
"Brother! I have been drained of all my valuables by your master! This Xuan Turtle leg tastes great and is very nourishing. Go find a cook and have a fine meal!"
Li Yunjing said embarrassedly.
"Damn!"
Yang Wenzheng was thoroughly exasperated. Brother Li, I always thought you were quite shrewd. How can you be so naive now?
How could you be so easily deceived?
How have you managed to navigate the martial world and survive until now?
Li Yunjingâs actions made Yang Wenzheng feel awkward.
"Hehe! Brother Yang, donât disdain it. This stuff is really a great supplement. If you donât believe it, find a girl and let her try it!"
Li Yunjing smiled wickedly.
"Itâs nothing! Itâs nothing!"
Yang Wenzheng sighed and thought to himself, "Since my friend is so considerate, I canât let my master exploit him too much. I must make my master put in more effort and do a fine job!"
"Brother Yang, you donât have to accompany me any further. I owe you a favor for todayâs matter, and I will surely repay you in the future!"
Exiting the cave, Li Yunjing declined Yang Wenzhengâs offer to continue seeing him off and gently pushed him back.
Today, after repeatedly bargaining and angering Wei Fan, he felt too ashamed to say much to Yang Wenzheng.
"Alright then! Brother Li, take care! Once the Spiritual Artifacts are refined, Iâll find you first to deliver these treasures."
Yang Wenzheng sighed before turning back step by step to the cave.
Actually, itâs not that Li Yunjing is foolish; itâs just that the limitation of his level and professional knowledge made him have a blind spot regarding Spiritual Artifact materials.
And Wei Fan is a seasoned actor, a complete old fox, who managed to deceive Li Yunjing.
All in all, it boiled down to Li Yunjingâs inexperience!
He suffered because of his lack of experience!
"Yang Wenzheng is really a good brother!"
Li Yunjing lightheartedly teleported back to "Seven Stars Peak" via the Teleportation Array, but thinking about his current impoverished state, he sighed again.
Who would have thought that having a few Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts refined would turn him from a wealthy man to a pauper?
Meanwhile, on the other side, Yang Wenzheng naturally wasnât satisfied and went straight to his teacher.
"Teacher! You are too much!"
Yang Wenzheng, familiar with his teacher, didnât bother with formalities and immediately voiced his complaint.
"Hehe! What do you know! Should I leave all these nice things for him?"
Wei Fan laughed dismissively.
"But heâs my friend! When Li Yunjing figures it out, how can I still mingle in our circle?"
Yang Wenzheng complained.
"What are you afraid of! Fine, Iâll put in some effort! Iâll upgrade his Spiritual Artifacts to Peak Low Grade!"
Hearing his discipleâs words, Wei Fan couldnât help but furrow his brow, thought for a bit, and grudgingly agreed.