Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1284: The Qian Family’s Business Transaction

Chapter 1284: Chapter 1284: The Qian Family’s Business Transaction

Their eyes met, and even though accepting the other’s goodwill was the best choice, Ye Qingci had to be extremely cautious, especially since the Qian family was never known for being simple.

Compared to the Shen Family, who conducted most of their business within Xia Country, the Qian family’s dealings were not only more lucrative but also involved more unspeakable entanglements.

Even when the Royal Family conducted transactions with the Qian family, they had to consider many aspects. If it weren’t for the Qian family having their own set of principles, the Royal Family certainly wouldn’t turn a blind eye to that closely-linked trade line with foreign connections.

But it was undeniable that dealing with the Qian family, whose business partners spanned across continents, was very costly—so costly that it might even be more than a matter of life and death.

It would have been one thing if it were just about her, but it was clear that they were here for Su Chengyu.

"Cold Moon Envoy, there’s no need to be nervous. Though my Qian family may appear greedy in your eyes, we’ve always been straightforward in our business. If we said that no payment is needed on your part, then none is needed."

That faint smile from Qian Jinchí made Ye Qingci even more suspicious. The more he acted this way, the more she had to consider why they wanted to help Su Chengyu.

Seeing Ye Qingci’s expression, Qian Jinchí sighed helplessly, glanced at Su Chengyu, and said, "Honestly, our Qian family owes Su Chengyu a great debt of gratitude, and offering this elixir is our hope to repay that debt."

"And then?"

Ye Qingci continued to inquire.

Qian Jinchí’s gaze rested on Su Chengyu, and the previously persistent smile finally slowly faded. "After that, of course, our Qian family will have no further involvement with him. That is the only condition."

"Is that truly so?"

Qian Jinchí chuckled lightly. "Just think about how many troubles this fellow has attracted since he arrived in Capital City, and our Qian family isn’t blind. If it weren’t indispensable, do you think we’d want any further entanglements with him? Offering the medicine is only for clearing all debts."

"Cold Moon, Mr. Qian is being quite forthright. He probably isn’t lying."

At some point, Xu Zijing had also walked over and spoke softly. Ye Qingci glanced at him but didn’t respond.

She had already noticed that Xu Zijing’s attitude towards Su Chengyu was ambiguous, likely because of Lin An. What choice Xu Zijing would make on a broader scale was hard for Ye Qingci to say, but since it was someone trusted by Lin An, he probably genuinely did not wish for Su Chengyu’s death.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Qingci, who had more or less made a judgment, finally asked, "Can I ask one last question? What’s the connection between Su Chengyu and the Qian family?"

Qian Jinchí’s plump face smiled as he shook his head. "Sorry, that involves the secrets of our Qian family, and it’s really not convenient to say."

"Not even if it’s just to me?"

Qian Jinchí still shook his head, remaining firm. Sensing something amiss, Ye Qingci looked at Su Chengyu in her arms and asked again, "The connection between him and your Qian family—does he know about it himself?"

Qian Jinchí hesitated for a moment before responding, "No knowledge."

After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Qingci finally said, "Bring the thing over then."

Relieved upon hearing this response, Qian Jinchí took out a prepared bottle of medicine and tossed it to Ye Qingci.

The bottle landed in Ye Qingci’s hand, who personally inspected the elixir and, after confirming there were no issues, looked at Qian Jinchí and said.

"I don’t know what entanglements your Qian family has with Su Chengyu. Since he doesn’t know about them now and you don’t want any further relations with him, it would be best if you never let him find out about this matter, otherwise my agreement won’t count."

Those within the Demon Slayer Department who did not wish to see Su Chengyu recover immediately looked uneasy, clearly feeling that Ye Qingci’s words were a bit like killing the donkey once the grinding was done.

After all, now that the medicine had already been handed over, what use were her words?

However, just when everyone thought Qian Jinchí would show displeasure, he simply smiled unconcernedly and said, "I understand. Cold Moon Envoy, you needn’t worry."

After calmly finishing his statement, Qian Jinchí’s gaze briefly lingered on Su Chengyu before he turned and left the Demon Slayer Department.

"What exactly is the Qian family selling in this gourd?"

Yang Junmo watched as Qian Jinchí disappeared into the distance and muttered softly.

Ye Qingci lowered his head to glance at the God-ranked Elixir and said softly, "I don’t know, but one thing I am sure of is that the Qian family never engages in a losing deal."

In Xia Country, and even globally, anyone who does business with the Qian family always ends up being fleeced while the Qian family profits.

It’s just that oftentimes, the Qian family makes you willing to be fleeced; that’s their business strategy.

"Overthinking is useless; the priority now is to stabilize Su Chengyu’s God’s Soul," Ye Qingci spoke coldly before turning to head towards his own cultivation place.

Each of the Twelve Holy Emissaries had their exclusive domain within the Demon Slayer Department, where they could set up their own prohibitions, which even other Emissaries could not trespass.

Watching the direction Ye Qingci was headed, Xu Zijing slightly turned his head and asked, "Do you need my help?"

"No need. The death match has ended; you must also have a lot of things to take care of, right?"

Just as Yang Qianyan acted as Yang Chengyin’s eyes, he also played a similar role for others, and not just one.

Since the outcome of Su Chengyu’s death match was settled, he surely had many places he needed to visit.

Xu Zijing nodded without saying a word, turned his head first to glance at Mo Ningchen, and then after pondering for a moment, he shifted his gaze toward Yang Junmo. However, before he could speak, Ye Qingci had already spoken first.

"Long Xuan, come with me."

The old steward beside Long Xuan tensed his brows upon hearing Ye Qingci’s words: "Su Chengyu has already been rescued, Cold Moon Envoy, don’t be too aggressive..."

Bang!

Ye Qingci didn’t even turn his head, instead using a burst of energy to directly throw the old steward against a wall, blood spilling everywhere.

"Go back and tell Longzhan. If Su Chengyu is alive, whether Long Xuan lives or dies is for Su Chengyu himself to decide. But if he isn’t, I will make sure Long Xuan pays with his life!"

The old steward was about to speak again but was stopped by Long Xuan, who bowed slightly and shook his head at him, "You go back first; I will handle it."

The old steward hesitated but ultimately did not say another word.

Watching Long Xuan and Ye Qingci disappear near the Demon Slayer Department Duel Arena, Cang Xue suddenly spoke, "Ye Qingci won’t really kill Long Xuan, right?"

Huang Quan pondered for a moment and shook his head, "Probably not; she is not a person without measure."

"That’s not necessarily true. You all have known Ye Qingci for so many years; do you dare say you truly understand her?"

Miaofeng said this, and his gaze unintentionally drifted towards Yang Qianyan, implying that most of his words were directed at him.

"If she wants to kill, she will dare to kill."

Yang Qianyan calmly provided the answer.

Yet, this seemingly clear answer left the others chewing over it, unable to draw a definitive conclusion.

After all, whether Ye Qingci wants to kill or not, who knows?

"Do you feel that Ye Qingci is somewhat excessively concerned about Su Chengyu?"

Uncaring about whether Ye Qingci would kill Long Xuan, Qian Jun, watching the direction of the trio’s disappearance, suddenly spoke thoughtfully.

And this question changed everyone’s expressions; no one responded to Qian Jun’s words.

But it was Qian Jun’s statement that planted seeds of doubt in the hearts of each Demon Slaying Bureau Emissary.