Fury Immortal Doctor

Chapter 2010 - 2013: Bianyi's Unrestrained Ambition

"Impossible! Shen Qiang wouldn't dare to touch us. Without our Qingyun Sword Pavilion, Shen Qiang is nothing!" the square-faced man said urgently. "Besides, even if we don't join Heshenghe, there are other options. Many are trying to recruit us now: Kunlun Sword Sect, Cheng Xinyi, Wanxin Hesheng, Long Chang, Emei Sword Sect, Hua Mountain. Their people are outside; as long as we nod, an alliance can be formed immediately."The Second Elder sighed helplessly, saying, "Don't you understand? What you're saying might have been true before the Elixir Pills Conference, but the situation is different now. Everything has changed. Shen Qiang is now the Medicine King, with hundreds of alchemists under him. The Medicine King Valley, the jewel of the Thirty-two Skillful Hands' leader—all are his women. Under these circumstances, who in the Cultivation World wouldn't notice him?"

"We, Qingyun Sword Pavilion, had previously agreed to merge with Heshenghe, and now we must. If we go back on our word, what will the Cultivation World say? They'll simply think we're toying with Heshenghe. Do you think Shen Qiang is the kind of person who would take such treatment without retaliation? Do you think Heshenghe's president, Shen Bian, is a kind-hearted saint?"

"Wake up! If Heshenghe were to fight us, their demons could be here in fifteen minutes. At that point, even if rivers of blood flow, no one will pity us!"

The square-faced man was stunned, then asked in surprise, "Second Elder, do you really think there's no room for negotiation?"

The Second Elder shook his head as if in meditation, then said gravely, "If we dare toy with Heshenghe, we dare toy with other sects. Those who are trying to recruit us actually intend to figure out the kind of deal we've made with Heshenghe."

"The moment we truly don't join Heshenghe, trying to be with them becomes impossible. Moreover, use your brains a bit; Shen Qiang has wealth, power, Elixir Pills. By following him, we won't lose."

"But if we don't follow him and we also guard Heshenghe's throat to the outside, Shen Qiang and Shen Bian will find us an intolerable obstacle, and they will remove us swiftly. So put aside your pride; don't fantasize about superficial matters like face-saving."

"By befriending Heshenghe, we will have everything we need, living without worry, allowing us to pursue our path in peace. If negotiations with Heshenghe collapse, endless trouble will await us. So now, while there's still some time before the meeting, everyone should quickly reassess our conditions, retaining only the core bottom line, and trimming everything else."

"Alas... fate is unpredictable. Initially, we had the upper hand in this matter, but unexpectedly, all beautiful expectations have vanished into smoke when Shen Qiang became the Medicine King."

Meanwhile, at the airport.

The group, having disembarked, boarded Heshenghe's cars.

"Boss, breakfast has already been arranged for you at the Mountain Villa..."

"No need, let's go directly to Heshenghe Building," Shen Qiang interrupted calmly. "I don't want to return home until business is finished. Breakfast... let's have it there."

"Okay, boss, I'll arrange it. President Shen Bian is waiting for you in his office."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang raised his brows in slight surprise, asking, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"President Shen Bian instructed that if you were returning to the Mountain Villa, I should not mention it. If you were going to the office building, I should inform you."

Shen Qiang chuckled, shaking his head helplessly.

Soon, the convoy arrived at Heshenghe Building. After going upstairs, Shen Qiang asked the staff to notify Bianyi to come to his office, then instructed Ke Bizhu to take the others to breakfast.

In the office, Shen Qiang, having removed his coat, had just sat down when Bianyi, wearing a navy blue suit and smiling, appeared in the office.

"Praise be to you, my dear boss, with your hard work, our dream is finally stepping into a new chapter!"

Bianyi smiled triumphantly.

Shen Qiang gestured for him to sit, then asked, "What is Qingyun Sword Pavilion's actual intention?"

"Previously, they wanted a lot, thinking we at Heshenghe couldn't do without them, seeing themselves as indispensable. But now, it's completely different." Bianyi smiled proudly. "Our recruitment phones in the Cultivation World are overwhelmed. Just nod, and hundreds of cultivators could be at your disposal anytime."

Shen Qiang smiled and asked, "I'm not interested in hearing those things. I just want to know, what's your plan regarding Qingyun Sword Pavilion?"

Bianyi smiled. "Qingyun Sword Pavilion's demands are many, but many are clearly distractions. After careful research, I've pinpointed their core conditions, only three: firstly, they demand fair treatment, at least not less than ordinary cultivator employees, meaning they deserve respect, not to be treated as lowly servants."

"Secondly, they want to retain the name Qingyun Sword Pavilion. Thirdly, they hope to invite the Qingyun Sword back to guard Qingyun Sword Pavilion."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang laughed. "I understand your meaning. So, by satisfying these three core conditions, everything else won't be an issue?"

"Yes, regarding other benefits and treatments, their demands aren't high. Qingyun Sword Pavilion, although an ancient sect with a thousand-year history in the Cultivation World, clearly struggles to adapt to rapidly advancing modern technology. Their work mainly involves vehicle maintenance and sales, and they don't live affluently. Therefore, Heshenghe's ordinary cultivators' benefits are already a giant leap for them."

"There's no problem with what they want. And you? What do you hope to gain from them?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

Bianyi smiled. "Actually, you should know, initially, I was quite disillusioned with this world, but after establishing Heshenghe with you, my world suddenly became exciting. So what I want is, of course, as we initially discussed, to play with the sect treasures from the various major sects in the Cultivation World. Qingyun Sword Pavilion's personnel are just what I am looking forward to; with them here, I can act without restraint."

Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "Great, I really like your ambitious demeanor. So, tell me, what should I assist you with during today's meeting?"

With these words, Bianyi immediately smiled, "Oh, my dear boss, you've already done plenty, everything is perfect. All you need to do is keep being as impressive as you are, being the Medicine King, King of Demons, and let me handle everything else."

"Do you truly believe I don't need to win over the Elders of Qingyun Sword Pavilion?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

Bianyi laughed, "There's no need. Today's meeting is destined to be a mere formality. Qingyun Sword Pavilion doesn't have the guts to toy with you, so they'll become your subordinates in the future. Trust me, they submit to your strength, not your smile."