Chapter 136: My Appearance Fee Is Very Cheap
Chapter 136: My Appearance Fee Is Very Cheap
“I need to write down what the Field Master said.” Zhao Ming took out a pen and began to write and draw. “Later, everyone can make a copy. When we meet an Outer Sect Disciple, we’ll hand one over.”
“Very good, you catch on quickly.” Jiang Taixuan praised.
After the meal, Jiang Taixuan lay on the hammock, looking very satisfied. The Innate Martial Artists went to deliver goods to the sect.
“Field Master.” A figure flashed, and Wu Song returned.
“Finished the tasks?” Jiang Taixuan said.
“They’re done. Here’s the money, four tasks in total, four God-Demon Pills.” Wu Song said flatly, handing over the money he collected today.
“Alright.” Jiang Taixuan gave him four God-Demon Pills and continued to wait.
Soon, Li Yuanba also returned. He completed five tasks, saved the Yu Family’s patriarch, and received five God-Demon Pills.
“Field Master, the Yu Family has matters they wish to discuss with you.” After getting the God-Demon Pills, Li Yuanba spoke indifferently.
“Matters? Have them come find me.” Jiang Taixuan curled his lip.
“They will arrive shortly.” Li Yuanba dropped that sentence and went to discuss martial arts over tea with Wu Song.
“Did they say what they want to see me for?” Jiang Taixuan was puzzled. If they wanted to buy goods, they could just order on the Celestial Network. There was no need to come find him, let alone discuss anything.
Li Yuanba shook his head. He did not know and could not be bothered to ask more. He was only responsible for completing tasks. All negotiations were up to the Field Master.
Jiang Taixuan opened the Celestial Network to check for messages.
Buzz!
The void suddenly shimmered. Four old men flew through the air and landed about a hundred meters away from the Divine Devil Dojo. They then walked toward the Divine Devil Dojo.
“They’re here.” Li Yuanba raised his cup to drink tea, appearing calm and composed.
Wu Song’s face was cold. He drank his tea looking displeased; he preferred wine.
“Might I ask where the Field Master is?” One old man with a pale face stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “I am the Yu Family’s patriarch, Yu Qing. I have important matters to discuss with the Field Master.”
“Oh?” Jiang Taixuan uttered a light sound of surprise, rolled off the hammock, and instantly appeared before the old man. “Your injuries have recovered quite well. Rest for a few more days, and you’ll be almost fully healed.”
The four were simultaneously startled. They could see Jiang Taixuan was only at the Foundation Building Stage, but they hadn’t caught any trace of how he appeared before them.
The Divine Devil Dojo was truly miraculous, and the Field Master was no ordinary person!
“For this matter, we must thank the Field Master for sending strong helpers.” Yu Qing quickly expressed gratitude.
“No need to thank me. At the Divine Devil Dojo, everything is done through transactions.” Jiang Taixuan said coolly. “You pay, and I solve your troubles. It’s just a transaction.”
“What the Field Master says is true.” Yu Qing gave a dry laugh, unsure how to continue.
Jiang Taixuan spoke again, “This time, you came here. What matter do you have for me?”
“Field Master, we came to ask for your view on the Family Tournament.” Yu Qing said.
The other three old men also stared intently at Jiang Taixuan. If they hadn’t known about the Divine Devil Dojo, they wouldn’t have cared. But after learning about it, they felt compelled to come.
The Divine Devil Dojo was too powerful, especially the two sitting there drinking tea. Either one of them could be called invincible among Foundation Building cultivators.
They had inquired. These two had swept through the surrounding bandits and also healed Yu Qing.
They clearly knew Yu Qing’s injuries. Even if a typical Dao Fruit expert intervened, they couldn’t have stabilized the injuries, helped refine the God-Demon Pill, shattered the protective Primordial Energy to set the bones, all without harming Yu Qing one bit.
Such ability was at least at the late Dao Fruit stage!
After Yu Qing recovered somewhat, he immediately contacted three old friends. They discussed it and came to the Divine Devil Dojo together.
Such a powerful force had suddenly appeared. If they intervened in the tournament, they would be utterly unable to resist. So it was better to come ask first.
Jiang Taixuan didn’t know what scheme the four were plotting. He followed along, saying, “This is just a place for business. I have no interest in dividing any benefits with you.”
That was the truth. Even if given a mountain to develop, he would be too lazy to waste the time. He’d rather let others handle it and collect a fee.
The four sighed in relief. Yu Qing spoke again, “Field Master, might you be interested in presiding over the tournament?”
“Preside over the tournament?” Jiang Taixuan pondered, feeling puzzled inside. Why would Yu Qing think of inviting him to preside?
“Field Master, we can pay for the Field Master to appear. As long as the Field Master ensures fairness and impartiality!” The three old men also spoke simultaneously.
“Ensure fairness and impartiality? What, is someone planning to cheat?” Jiang Taixuan asked in surprise.
The four gave bitter smiles. Yu Qing said helplessly, “The families in the city have immense power, especially the Mercenary Guild. They often interfere in the tournament. We are no match for them.”
“That’s simple.” Jiang Taixuan clapped his hands. “Pay up, and I’ll send someone to help you wipe out the Mercenary Guild.”
The four: “…”
The Divine Devil Dojo was strong, they knew. But what did you mean by opening your mouth and saying to wipe out the Mercenary Guild? Was the Mercenary Guild that easy to bully?
“Field Master, the forces in Cloud Water City are complexly intertwined, both inside and outside the city. Let’s stick to the tournament.” Yu Qing’s face twitched as he spoke dryly.
“Fine, then I’ll preside over the tournament.” Jiang Taixuan sounded somewhat disappointed.
“Field Master, how much would it cost to invite you to preside?” Yu Qing asked cautiously.
At the Divine Devil Dojo, the Field Master was in charge. Even those Dao Fruit experts had to obey his orders. This Field Master must be even more expensive. They had already prepared to pay a hefty price.
“Don’t worry, my appearance fee is very cheap.” Jiang Taixuan smiled slightly. “It’s free.”
“Free?” All four were stunned at once. Yu Qing, however, grew nervous. “Field Master, you must be joking. Please tell us how much it costs.”
He had heard from Yu Miaozhu that this Field Master was quite a trickster; everything was about money. On the Celestial Network, there was a saying: At the Divine Devil Dojo, everything has a price!
With money, you could become a top expert here, hire strong helpers. But without money, you needn’t come; the Field Master didn’t want to see you.
“It’s really free.” Jiang Taixuan sighed. “However, I have three conditions.”
“What conditions?” Yu Qing’s heart tightened. Not asking for money but setting conditions—these must be very difficult conditions.
“First, as the tournament’s presiding official, what I say goes. If anyone dares to cause trouble, I have the right to take action and kill them.” Jiang Taixuan’s gaze turned icy.
“That’s natural. The tournament must not be disrupted!” Yu Qing nodded, then asked, “What is the second condition?”
“The second is very simple. Before the opening and closing ceremonies, I want to give a speech.” Jiang Taixuan said gravely.
“Give a… speech?” The four were dumbfounded. What was a speech? Was this more important than money?
“This speech is just talking. For example, stating some rules, saying some encouraging words to the youth, to motivate them to cultivate more.” Jiang Taixuan said seriously.
“I see. That’s not difficult. The Field Master can give his speech as he wishes.” Yu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. The other three old men also nodded repeatedly.
Saying some encouraging words was very good. They were quite satisfied.
“As for the third point, let’s hold the tournament not far from the entrance of the Divine Devil Dojo. After all, I still have a Dojo to look after.” Jiang Taixuan said.
“All of that is no problem.” Yu Qing and the other three agreed at once.
“This Field Master is also a good person, not like the rumors outside that say he only loves money, only cares about money.” Yu Qing thought to himself.
The other three old men also felt that the outside rumors had misunderstood the Field Master. Who said nothing could be done without money? Look, the Field Master himself was taking action, and it was even free.
Watching the four leave with smiles on their faces, Jiang Taixuan fell into thought. He was thinking about what to say then to motivate those young Martial Artists, to not obsess over martial arts training but all go make money instead?
If the four knew what scheme Jiang Taixuan was plotting, they would definitely rather die than invite him to preside. They would rather let the city forces intervene than ask him.