Chapter 2093 - 2096: I Will Claim That Admiration of the Masses and Freedom to Do as I Please

Upon hearing this, Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing got anxious, saying, "Shen Qiang, you're being too suspicious. Our Heshenghe is doing well now, but that means we need more money. Such a great opportunity to make big money, don't overthink and miss it."

The young girl Kang Luoying also spoke earnestly, "Benefiting from this? The person who posted might just want to show off their extraordinary insight, so don't complicate this matter."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled, tossed the tablet to Ke Bizhu, then relaxed in his chair, half-closing his eyes and said, "This is a paradox. A person with truly extraordinary vision would never share their perfect plans with others without absolute control."

"For example, if you found a way to get rich, would you tell others and let them make money?"

Hearing this, both Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing and the young girl Kang Luoying were taken aback.

Ye Guyun said with boredom, "Of course not, you'd do the money-making yourself, and only give someone else the task when there's a risk. Isn't that how it always goes?"

This left Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing and the young girl Kang Luoying looking dispirited, their thoughts drifting, unable to make sense of it all.

"Shen Qiang, didn't you also say this was a perfect plan? Why are you hesitating when the opportunity is right in front of you?"

Looking at Kang Luoying's astonished eyes, Shen Qiang laughed, "Have you heard the story of 'Two Peaches Kill Three Soldiers'? Everyone wants to pocket the money themselves, and when benefits are unevenly distributed, conflict arises."

"Before, you mentioned Cheng Xinyi, Wan Xin Hesheng, and Dragon Group all wanting to congratulate us. I assure you, their true purpose is to assess the situation. Their concern isn't Qin Yurou or Pan Meiqing, but whether I'm planning to join hands with Medicine King Valley and Thirty-two Skillful Hands, to start anew."

Seeing their shocked faces, Shen Qiang sneered, "If I really did that, the first to turn against us would be Wan Xin Hesheng and Cheng Xinyi, who looked after me when I, Shen Qiang, had nothing."

"And because of this backstabbing, everyone in the Cultivation World would be wary of me. Unless absolutely necessary, they would choose to keep their distance from Heshenghe, not associating with us, and might even kick us when we're down."

"No way, right?" Kang Luoying was stunned, "Bai Jiao and Xu Nan are at the Mountain Villa; Cheng Xinyi and Wan Xin Hesheng wouldn't possibly turn against us."

Shen Qiang smiled, looking at Kang Luoying's astonishment, and said, "You don't understand how Xu Nan, Bai Jiao, and I ended up together. Back then, there wasn't even Heshenghe. I was just a poor boy with a few antiques. They appreciated me and wanted to help. That's why I am who I am today."

"If they treated me like this and I kicked them away as soon as I had some ability, never mind how people in the Cultivation World would view me, I wouldn't respect myself."

"Moreover," Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow, "having someone handing you water when you're thirsty is comforting, but wealth falling out of nowhere is definitely trouble. If I, Shen Qiang, really followed that plan, I'd be unstoppable in the short run, with wealth pouring in."

"However, my reputation would be in tatters, I'd be abandoned by everyone, Cheng Xinyi and Wan Xin Hesheng who helped me would end up like this, and other cultivators would fear me like the plague. Even if Heshenghe had money, it would never become reputable again."

"Secondly, severing ties with the Cultivation World is just the beginning. If I did that, Bai Jiao and Xu Nan would be heartbroken, and when they've treated me that way, yet I backstab them, would you still trust me as you do now?"

Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing and Kang Luoying were stunned for a moment.

"Sure, I don't care what you do," Kang Luoying said.

The Beautiful Demon Fox merely smiled and said, "No, if you betrayed others, you'd betray me too. I am proud of my beauty, but I know, in your heart, there's no difference in weight between me and others."

"You're lying," Shen Qiang smiled at Kang Luoying.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Kang Luoying snapped, "I'm just trying to make you happy!"

Shen Qiang smiled, then seriously said, "I've almost figured out who the guy is, trying to lure me to ruin with this perfect plan."

Hearing this.

Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu asked, "Who?"

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if it's the person I think, what's important is that his plan has reminded me. If I miss the chance, wouldn't I be disrespecting the opponent who's scheming my downfall?"

The women were instantly confused.

"What do you mean? Shen Qiang, didn't you say this plan is poisonous, would make you lose reputation and be abandoned by all? Why still do it? Are you stupid? Money can be earned again. With your reputation and connections in the Cultivation World, making money is a breeze. Why take the risk?" Beautiful Demon Fox Chu Qing was anxious.

Kang Luoying was also surprised, "Shen Qiang, don't act recklessly. Only those who swim drown, because those who can't swim avoid water. If you didn't see the plan was a pit, it would be one thing, but having seen the cliff ahead, if you still move forward, you will end up shattered!"

Shen Qiang smiled, a confident and sunny expression, calmly said, "Do you know why a mouse trap can kill a mouse? Because the mouse only sees the food, not the danger. But I see not only the food but also the danger. So now, I'm going to snatch the chestnuts from the fire. That admiration, doing as I please, I am determined to have it! It's out of respect for the opponent; otherwise, he will laugh at me!"

The women were shocked.

"Shen Qiang, don't act rashly."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Don't worry, without the Vajra, I won't take on the porcelain work. Listen to me, Ke Bizhu, write down what I'm about to say, and take care of it immediately."

"Oh, okay." Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu immediately prepared to take notes.

The smiling Shen Qiang gazed teasingly out the window, "Notify all cultivators wishing to congratulate us that Heshenghe welcomes them as guests. Also, post a notice on our website that Medicine King Shen Qiang hopes to reach an agreement at tomorrow's banquet with organizations like Medicine King Valley, Thirty-two Skillful Hands, and other Alchemist groups."

Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon was astonished, "What agreement?"

"Just do as I say, don't ask for details," Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

Ke Bizhu was taken aback, "Okay."

"At that time, considering the tight schedule, some friends in the Cultivation World might not be able to attend in person. So, the contents and details of the agreement will be publicly broadcast online. Fellow cultivators are welcome to watch."