"Senior Ming Feng," He said, offering him a slight bow. His long, black hair droop down toward the ground, but his eyes shine through a small gap.
"I'm sure you are aware of what I want, I believe I do not need to speak of this matter," His words were steady, plain yet contain a layer of meaning beneath.
At the same time, there was a considerable amount of respect he has for this senior, Ming Feng.
In a way, It was only after meeting Chen Lian did he realized how mighty Ming Feng was, as well as the status of the Ming family and its relation to the surrounding region.
Hearing his words, Ming Feng face paused for a second, growing apprehensive, then he recalled their first meeting.
Immediately, his eyes lit up before quickly being concealed.
Upon understanding the implication of this junior's words, a smile grew on his face.
"Young friend, regarding that matter, I am willing to gift it to you as a token of my sincerity!"
The One Autumn Stroke was important to the Ming family, indeed, but it wasn't the only inheritance that the Ming family had.
If it was just this, their family wouldn't possess the status they currently held, not to mention maintain the status for this long.
If he can earn Shi Jing goodwill and forge a friendly relation with this promising young figure with just this, then it would be worth it.
Meanwhile, Chen Lian was listening on the side.
Ming Feng respectful as well as amiable attitude toward Shi Jing made him silent.
"What happened between these two for someone as grand and noble as Ming Feng to show such attitude?"
Chen Lian thought ran wild and even with his years of experience, he couldn't fathom the reason.
Peak Body Tempering at such a young age, it was definitely an enormous talent even within Cangwu city!
On top of that, possessing major mastery comprehension, this too was another realm of talent hard to find in a century, or hundreds of years.
But he had a feeling just these two wasn't enough for a Dao Seed realm expert to act this way.
"I must have missed something, something crucial! I just don't know what it is."
This situation truly put Chen Lian in a difficult position.
Between taking the risk to offend this esteemed figure in order to gain more merits by recruiting a genius even more monstrous than the Zhao family heir.
Or letting him go entirely to maintain an amiable relation with Ming Feng, Chen Lian really couldn't choose.
Then, he take another glance at Ming Feng's expression, attempting to read his thought.
Upon seeing the man's expression, he gripped his fist tight and decided to take a gamble.
"Young friend, although my status does not allow me to offer you much."
"I can guarantee that as long as you mention my name when joining the Sword Cloud Manor, I am willing to support you entirely!"
"Cultivation resources, I can offer them! Your standing in the Sword Cloud Manor, I can guarantee you won't be neglected!"
"Although esteemed Ming Feng has great status, he is after all an outsider while I am an elder within the Sword Cloud Manor, my help will be more direct!"
Hearing this, Ming Feng brows raised.
His eyes grew cold, and for the second time, the air in the room became compressed, like steam being shoved into a kettle with the lid shut.
Chen Lian expected this reaction and fully unleash his foundation establishment cultivation, resisting the oppression of a Dao Seed Realm expert.
The air in the room stir, it was like a hurricane appeared and swept Shi Jing's guest room.
Even with his resistance, Chen Lian bones started to cackle, it was like a mountain was pressing down his shoulder.
His expression grew dreadful and graved.
Out of desperation, he exclaimed.
"Esteemed Ming Feng, you are a person of high status, surely you will not act so lawless in the name of the Sword Cloud Manor!"
Hearing this, Ming Feng snorted and retracted his spiritual essence, then take a look at Shi Jing, paying Chen Lian no mind.
"What do you think, Junior Jing?"
Shi Jing look at the both of them. Inwardly, he was startled and shock at their extreme reaction.
"Do I really have that much talent? The system seems to be too generous, to even attract these old monsters!"
Outwardly, Shi Jing maintain a calm demeanor as he look at Ming Feng.
This only further impressed the two old man.
"Senior Feng, I really am interested in that thing," He said, then turn to look at Chen Lian scruffy appearance, wearing a respectful smile," I am also interested in the Sword Cloud Manor."
Hearing this, they both furrow their brows, unable to discern the meaning of his words.
Shi Jing wasn't in a hurry and continued.
"What I mean is, I am willing to represent both of you in the Sword Cloud Manor. I believe this is fair. Of course, senior Feng will be my main patreon, as for Elder Chen… your sincerity has moved me."
They both grew silent.
They weren't offended, but rather, they were growing increasingly impress by Shi Jing careful consideration and words.
If a genius like Shi Jing didn't display this level of greed for cultivation resources, as well 'arrogance' to demand such request from them, perhaps they would be somewhat disappointed.
Ming Feng was the first to reply.
"Since junior Jing has said so, I will agree." He said with a smile, then waved his hand. A white piece of jade appear on the table.
Shi Jing, with his vast knowledge of stories from earth, could guess what this it was.
It was probably a jade slip containing the One Autumn Stroke sword art.
Meanwhile, Chen Lian look at the jade without a hint of greed.
Although he was greedy when vying for Shi Jing favor, he wasn't stupid enough to show any desire for the possession of a Dao Seed powerhouse.
"You can find Muwan when you want to see me," Ming Feng said, disappearing on the spot with his chair.
Clearly, he was referring to displaying the One Autumn Stroke for Shi Jing when he is ready.
Shi Jing wasn't startled by this incredible feat of teleportation or words. What startled him was the chair which also got teleported.
"Where does the chair disappear to?..."
This was just a brief thought before being squashed.