Others Level Up, but I Pursue Cultivation! - Chapter 194

Chapter 194: Chapter 148: Entering the Baili Mansion Alone, the Top Under the Legendary! (5,000 words)
 

Su Xing’s heart tightened as he heard these words.

Indeed, anyone capable of becoming the mastermind behind a top-tier business association was no simple character.

Though Baili Tu appeared on the brink of death, he still had his methods, able to detect Su Xing’s presence.

Su Xing did not act hastily but merely watched Baili Tu quietly.

Having a stranger burst into his bedroom, Baili Tu did not panic.

He only struggled to sit up from the bed and looked at Su Xing, saying,

“What brings you here?”

“If it’s money you seek, the Baili family is quite wealthy. I am willing to sponsor you a sum that should satisfy you!”

“But if it’s my life you want… not to mention that I have not long to live, saving you the trouble… moreover, my Baili family also has its masters. Your intrusion into my bedroom has surely not gone unnoticed…”

After a pause, Baili Tu’s tone carried a hint of threat.

“If you leave now, it might still be in time… otherwise, even if you kill me, an eye for an eye, you won’t necessarily gain much…”

Su Xing remained silent at these words, inwardly marveling at Baili Tu’s courage.

After a moment of silence, Su Xing uttered,

“I came for a transaction…”

Baili Tu’s tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly as he asked,

“What kind of transaction?”

Su Xing did not respond but flicked his fingers, sending a green elixir into Baili Tu’s hand.

As the Life Extension Pill fell into Baili Tu’s hand, his expression changed slightly. A touch of excited red appeared on his previously pale face!

Although Baili Tu didn’t recognize the Life Extension Pill, just from its rich vitality, he could tell that it was an elixir to prolong life!

And given that Baili Tu had only a few days left to live, this Life Extension Pill was truly priceless to him. How could he not be excited?

“Is this… could this be a life-prolonging elixir!?”

Baili Tu no longer maintained his earlier composure, his tone filled with extreme excitement.

Su Xing nodded slightly and concisely said,

“This is a Life Extension Pill, capable of extending your life by five years!”

“What, five years of life!?” Baili Tu’s eyes shone with unprecedented longing upon hearing this.

As the patriarch of the Baili family, Baili Tu’s resources and connections were not lacking. Over the years, he had used numerous life-extending items.

These ranged from items extending life by a few months to several years.

However, the more frequently such items were used, the stronger the resistance developed against them.

Though Baili Tu was a Heavenly King-level expert, he had lived over five hundred and fifty years, having used almost every life-extending item he could find.

Yet, he had failed to break through to the Martial Emperor level, leading him to await death in despair.

At this moment, a Life Extension Pill offering five more years was an incredible surprise to him. If he could break through to the Martial Emperor level within these five years, he could live for several more centuries.

Thinking of this, Baili Tu directly swallowed the Life Extension Pill.

Su Xing was momentarily stunned by this, wondering why Baili Tu would consume something so recklessly.

So Su Xing queried,

“Aren’t you afraid that this might be poison? You just swallowed it like that?”

Baili Tu laughed, his old wrinkles trembling as he said,

“Hehe, in my current condition, why would anyone bother to poison me?”

“Besides, if you meant me harm, why would you bother with an elixir, going to such lengths?”

Su Xing nodded slightly at this, silently acknowledging the old man’s courage.

He then asked, “So, having taken the Life Extension Pill in advance, aren’t you afraid you can’t afford my price?”

Baili Tu laughed heartily and said,

“I dare not speak for others, but the Baili family is quite wealthy. The Baili Business Association ranks among the top five in the Great Xia Country…”

“Whatever you want, precious equipment, untold wealth, or even power and beauty… I can satisfy your demands!”

Su Xing shook his head slightly and said,

“No, I don’t want any of those! I want the instance dungeon items your son Baili Qi has hoarded over the years!”

Baili Tu seemed not to have heard clearly, asking in disbelief,

“What did you say? Are you asking for those useless instance dungeon items?”

Su Xing nodded slightly, “That’s right! I just want those instance dungeon items!”

After confirming, Baili Tu’s face showed a peculiar expression, clearly not expecting such an odd request from Su Xing.

After all, there was a reason these instance dungeon items were called “instance dungeon trash.”

Although some impractical low-rank adventurers hoped to find earth-shattering treasures among the trash, such events occurred perhaps once in centuries, if at all.

Purely, the chances were worse than winning a five-billion-dollar lottery.

Even Baili Tu had often scolded Baili Qi for his strange hoarding habits.

Never in his wildest dreams did Baili Tu think that one day, his life would be saved by Baili Qi’s peculiar collecting habit.

While Baili Tu was still astonished, his body began to change rapidly.

The Life Extension Pill had taken effect!

Power suddenly surged through the once frail Baili Tu, his wrinkled skin gradually smoothing out, and he looked about ten years younger in just a few minutes, even his spirits improved noticeably.

Baili Tu quickly sensed the subtle changes in his body, his face showing ecstatic joy.

So he hurriedly asked, “When shall we begin this transaction?”

Su Xing replied softly, “The sooner, the better!”

Baili Tu nodded and, as if seeking Su Xing’s permission, said, “Shall I inform my son to come over now?”