"Perhaps there is some value in forming a good relationship with this woman in red for the future!"

Considering the benefits sensed by [Natural Perception], Qi Ping could only temporarily think of this reason.

But he couldn't be completely sure, because in the game before, this skill was only useful in specific instances, and now applied to the Immortal Cultivation Realm, Qi Ping was still exploring its true utility.

However, as long as it could be confirmed there was no danger, the rest could be handled flexibly.

"I can ask Brother Meng about this person later, figure out this woman's background and behavior before deciding on what to do next!"

Since the other party was showing goodwill, Qi Ping naturally lost the thought of making a move.

He still remembered the old boss saying that this woman had Foundation Establishment Cultivators backing her.

Even if Foundation Establishment Cultivators attacked, Qi Ping was confident in strongly killing the few people in front of him, and then slaying the Foundation Establishment Cultivators behind them... finally looting the spoils...

Though it sounded thrilling, leaving apart the losses of the bees, Qi Ping was really afraid that making such enemies might one day unexpectedly lead to his death, especially when it involved people with powerful backgrounds and significant status.

Despite Meng Yan having slain so many geniuses from enemy Sects, he hadn't acted against this woman, which said something in itself.

Moreover, with Qi Ping's understanding of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, in order to live well, it was best not to cause trouble unless necessary. Otherwise, provoking those who had lived long, seen much, understood tracking and schemes, might lead to an unknown death.

Every year many young and arrogant geniuses in the Immortal Cultivation Realm meet their end like this.

These geniuses, thinking themselves destined to rise against all odds, were mere fools in the eyes of those cultivators who had lived countless years, or just pawns, walking experience bags.

...

Yet what concerned Qi Ping even more was, the appearance of this woman in red had made him realize a problem.

His channels for acquiring resources and trading were too limited, at present, all his trades could only be made through Meng Yan.

This situation was alright in the short term, but if it continued in the long term, it would definitely expose a lot of his possessions.

While for now, Meng Yan was completely trustworthy, Meng Yan might not think much of it, but what about those watching Meng Yan?

All trade records left traces, and as Meng Yan helped Qi Ping buy more and more, Meng Yan's enemies both inside and out would definitely notice problems.

Eventually, it would pose a huge risk not only to Qi Ping but also to Meng Yan himself.

Qi Ping realized the problem at that moment.

"Fortunately, realizing it now isn't too late! This means I must slowly find new trade partners..."

"Only by purchasing and selling through multiple channels can I better conceal myself."

"Especially as the value of what I sell and buy increases, the more concentrated the channels, the greater the chance of being targeted."

This wasn't Qi Ping being worried for nothing, because as far as Qi Ping knew, whether in his past life or now, many had faced family destruction or death due to being targeted over these issues.

"Perhaps that is why the [Natural Perception] talent sensed something?"

Qi Ping didn't fully understand, but realizing the problem was a good thing, in terms of survival, he still had much to learn! He was too weak!

The path of Immortal Cultivation still demanded careful deliberation and caution with every step!

...

After thinking it over, Qi Ping decided that if it were confirmed later that this woman could be a trading partner, he would try to develop her into one of his trading channels.

Although this woman was not an easygoing character, she should have an extraordinary background and be smart enough.

She might have some ability or item to sense danger.

That's why she immediately stopped her maid the moment Qi Ping had killing intent, and swiftly carried out punishment, apology, and compensation, intending to develop a friendship with Qi Ping through these acts.

Her actions clearly showed her style of handling matters.

...

When the woman in red apologized to Qi Ping and offered compensation, her four maids were utterly shocked.

Especially the maid who was hit, as she was normally favored by their master!

But today, their master hit her like this for a man!

What kind of identity did this man dressed as a low-level Loose Cultivator hold?

To warrant such treatment from their master!

Given their master's status, most people couldn't even gain an audience.

Yet now she was showing such an attitude towards this man named Qi Ping!

They had no idea that if not for their master's actions, all of them, along with their master, would have been reduced to ashes!

Because Qi Ping was someone who either avoided enmity or rooted it out entirely, never giving enemies a chance to go and gather reinforcements to kill him.

"It's a small matter! I'll accept this apology, but there's no need for compensation! I happen to need Soul Nourishing Grass and can purchase it at market price!" Qi Ping replied with a smile.

As he spoke, he took out a sum of Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and sent it towards the woman in red with Spiritual Power.

The noble-looking woman in red was surprised by Qi Ping's action; not taking advantage was rare.

This behavior made the woman in red regard Qi Ping in a higher light, thinking this was exactly the kind of person her family described as suitable for developing into a family partner.

So after glancing at the Spirit Stones, she said,

"Master's generosity is truly admirable to this young lady, so this young lady will shamelessly accept the Spirit Stones..."

Having said that, the woman in red put Qi Ping's Spirit Stones into her Storage Ring, then smiled and said,

"Master, this young lady's name is Hongli, from the Ning Shan family. I will seek another day to apologize for today's offense, so as not to disturb Master further today..."

After saying this, Hongli curtsied to Qi Ping and then took her leave with her maids.

Once Qi Ping saw Hongli leave, the first thing he did was to put all the valuable things on the mountain peak, including the Spiritual Origin Stone Pillar underground, into his Storage Bag, and then immediately transformed into a bee and left.

Although this woman named Hongli bore no ill will towards Qi Ping, he would never put his safety in others' hands.

In the future, Qi Ping planned to leave this place to the bees, who would be responsible for sowing, harvesting, loosening the soil for the Hundred Spirits Grass, and monitoring the happenings on the mountain peak for Qi Ping.

It was only after leaving the mountain peak a fair distance that Qi Ping started pondering the recent events.

"Ning Shan family... Hongli... what kind of power is this?" Qi Ping hadn't heard of this power before.

Thus, he sent a message to Meng Yan with a Communication Talisman.

Then, Qi Ping wandered the Cloud Mist Mountain Range for several days to confirm safety, before heading to a location he had set his eyes on, prepared to start creating his own exclusive territory.

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