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Chapter 6 Agreement
The spring water washes the stones, and the wind blows the bamboo.
In the small courtyard, a few beams of sparse sunlight slanted across a pavilion with upturned eaves, where two people sat facing each other.
One of them was a tall, slender young man with black hair adorned with a wooden hairpin, sitting upright like a pine tree.
Chen Bai reached out and lifted the cloth in front of him, revealing an exquisite jade bottle, which he handed to Fairy Yueyi opposite him. "This is it. I would be grateful if you could appraise it."
The fairy put down her teacup and took it.
Enjoy it for a moment.
She glanced at the pale pinkish-white paste in the translucent jade bottle and immediately recognized its origin: "This must be rouge for women's makeup... Did you make it, fellow Daoist?"
Chen Bai nodded and smiled gently, "Your guess is correct, Fairy. This bottle of 'Rouge' is indeed made by me. Compared to ordinary rouge, this rouge not only makes the skin smooth, but with long-term use, it also has some anti-aging effects."
Upon hearing this, Yueyi's exquisite face showed a hint of surprise: "Is this really true?"
It should be known that even in the cultivation world, there are many female cultivators who care a great deal about their physical appearance and go to great lengths to maintain their looks and figures.
Some female cultivators, upon learning that they had little hope of "slaying the Crimson Dragon" and achieving the Innate Realm, and that their cultivation had stalled, would even go to great lengths, even at the cost of their entire fortune, to purchase a Youth-Preserving Pill in order to maintain their youth forever.
Heart of beauty in everyone.
This has remained unchanged since ancient times; even those who become immortal cultivators are not exempt from this custom.
There are plenty of pills and powders with anti-aging effects in the market, but most of them need to be specially made by alchemists and are expensive.
If what Chen Bai said is true, this rouge is indeed a unique approach, as it can be used daily for skin care without being expensive, making it an excellent alternative.
She carefully uncorked the bottle, approached that beautiful face, raised her slender hand, and fanned herself gently.
A rich, subtle fragrance wafted from the jade bottle.
With a gentle sniff, she smelled the fragrance, as delicate as plum blossoms and orchids, exquisitely pure. This scent eased the frown on Fairy Yueyi's face, and a hint of admiration flickered in her eyes as she glanced at the young man before her.
Putting everything else aside, the aroma alone is ingenious and refreshing.
A moment later.
Seemingly having completed her inspection, Fairy Yueyi stopped what she was doing, her beautiful eyes flashing with satisfaction, and couldn't help but ask:
"Fellow Daoist, how effective is this [Crimson Makeup] in preserving youth?"
"effect?"
Chen Bai frowned.
He hadn't had a chance to test this rouge yet; he could only make a rough estimate based on his experience.
"Roughly yes, about one-tenth or one-twelfth of the Youth Preservation Pill." Chen Bai thought for a moment and gave his answer.
"One or two out of ten isn't bad." Fairy Yueyi nodded gently, a gentle smile on her face, giving people the illusion that she was untouched by worldly affairs.
"So, how would you like to cooperate, fellow Daoist...? Would you like to have it sold at my stall? If so, what is the cost of this item? And how much profit would we each receive?"
These words are truly astonishing.
Unexpectedly, she was quite knowledgeable about business, pointing out several advantages and disadvantages in just a few words, clearly showing that she had her eye on the Wanjiang Makeup made by Chen Bai.
An ordinary person would be overjoyed at this moment, discussing profit sharing with the other party.
Faced with the choice offered by Fairy Yueyi, Chen Bai smiled and shook his head, his expression resolute.
The answer that followed was so shocking that it almost made one wonder if they had misheard.
The young man before her straightened his back and said in a nonchalant tone, "I would like to offer this recipe to the fairy."
Upon hearing this, Fairy Yueyi's beautiful eyes froze.
Even though she prided herself on her extensive knowledge and experience within the clan, she had never witnessed such a bizarre event as wasting a fortune and giving it away to others.
If it weren't for the fact that there was no affection in the boy's eyes and his gaze was clear, Yueyi would almost have thought that he was doing this for her.
After a brief moment of distraction, she shook her head and chuckled, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and softly opened her mouth: "Fellow Daoist, this generous gift is truly unexpected."
However, the generous gift must mean that someone wants something from him, Yueyi pondered for a moment.
"Fine... I'll just consider it as owing him a favor."
Le Yi bit her lower lip, struggling with the decision, but finally made up her mind.
This generous gift came at just the right time and was very important to her.
The Yue family, from which Fairy Yueyi came, was a powerful immortal clan, almost unrivaled in the Seven Luminaries State, one of the twelve states in the Southern Region. Their strength was many times greater than that of the Yao family of Shangyu.
This is why she ignored Yao Ye's threats and refused with a firm stance.
The Yao family of Shangyu, where Yao Ye belongs, is just a small immortal clan that has risen to prominence in the Yu Kingdom in the last hundred years. Even the clan's ancestor is only at the Foundation Establishment stage.
Few members of the clan even entered this small Yuluo Prefecture, except for one of the few minor immortal sects, the [Spirit Sword Sect].
This shows how shallow its foundation is.
However, every family has its own problems.
Le Yi was not the legitimate daughter of the main branch, but rather a member of a collateral branch, and her natural talent was not particularly outstanding.
After attaining the state of fetal breathing and becoming an immortal, the clan's resources will no longer be allocated to them, and they will have to find their own way.
This is why she came to Yuluo Xiaozhou and set up a stall in Xiaojianshan Market to sell talismans and miscellaneous items.
If used properly, this generous gift might open up a new chapter in this unfamiliar land!
"At that time, I will have enough resources to cultivate; and I might even have a chance to avenge my mother..." Yueyi thought to herself, her mind filled with daydreams, and she unconsciously clenched her hands, a blush rising on her cheeks.
Chen Bai picked up his fragrant tea and sipped it slowly, suppressing the hunger in his stomach. He would occasionally look up to admire the beautiful woman's figure, which was as graceful and picturesque as a painting, a feast for the eyes.
Little did he know that his words had stirred the heart of Fairy Yueyi, causing her to have many wild thoughts.
However, while waiting, Chen Bai couldn't help but feel uneasy.
After all, the difference in their social status was simply too great.
The other party could easily seize it by force; as long as their methods are clean, they can do so without any worries...
Unfortunately, he couldn't resist, and could only hope that his tactful approach would win him some favor. If he could get a sip of soup while the other person ate the meat, that would be even better.
"My strength is still too weak, and even if I have the opportunity, I can't seize it."
The most urgent task is to quickly master embryonic breathing and become an immortal so that I can get a share of the benefits! Chen Bai secretly tightened his grip on the cup in his hand and sighed almost imperceptibly.
Springtime was in full bloom, yet the two people inside the pavilion fell into silence.
Only the spring water flowed by, its clear, cool sound echoing around me.
I don't know how much time passed.
"twitter......"
Birds flew overhead, their chirping clear and melodious.
Le Yi suddenly snapped out of her daze, realizing her rudeness, and wondered to herself, "What's wrong with me today? How could I have been so distracted..."
With a glance from his clear eyes, he immediately composed himself and said seriously, "Fellow Daoist, this gift is truly precious. I will accept it without hesitation, and I will owe you a favor in return; the 20% profit from the first sale of this rouge will belong to you."
Furthermore, fellow Daoist, do you have any requests? If it is of any help, I will certainly assist you.
"What?!"
Chen Bai's pupils dilated slightly, almost thinking he had misheard.
He had given up hope, but who would have thought that the situation would take such a dramatic turn and that Fairy Yueyi would offer such generous terms!
Besides the favor she promised, she was also so generous, not only giving him a share of the after-sales profit but also meeting his immediate needs.
It seems he misunderstood this fairy, Yueyi. She truly deserves the title of "fairy," she is a model of beauty and kindness!
Taking advantage of this opportunity, we must make some careful plans. Chen Bai's mind raced, but his face remained impassive.
To maximize one's interests, one should make the most of the immediate demands, since these demands do not take up any place in the social obligation.
One issue is spiritual practice.
Although I had some cultivation experience from the old Taoist priest, how could it compare to the comprehensive and meticulous teaching from Fairy Yueyi, who came from a noble family of immortals?
Secondly, there are items like talisman paper, brushes, and ink used for practicing drawing talismans.
Since I get a share of the profits, it's understandable that I would ask her for an advance to borrow some materials to practice drawing talismans, right?
at last......
Well, in the end it was gone. Otherwise, it wouldn't be good to push Fairy Yueyi too far.
After pondering for a while, Chen Bai decided to quit while he was ahead.
He stood up and first bowed to the other party, saying, "Fairy Yueyi is indeed magnanimous, not holding my petty tricks against me."
Then, the boy chuckled sheepishly and gave a shy smile:
"Then I'll trouble you, fairy..."