Chương 188: Chapter 181: Giant Ghost Axe

"More money?" Zhu Xuanji laughed heartily, "That can be arranged!"

However, when Zheng Shuanggou quoted the exact number of spirit stones, Zhu Xuanji's expression changed.

His face showed a look of shock, his eyes expressing—Are you serious?

Thus, the second negotiation failed due to Zheng Shuanggou's high price. Both sides could only postpone the discussion, agreeing on a specific time for the third meeting.

"These local cultivator families..." Zhu Xuanji gritted his teeth.

Since the Recruitment Decree, his pressure had doubled.

More and more cultivators were flooding into Fire Persimmon Immortal City. The City Lord's Mansion had successfully "recruited" several Golden Core Cultivators with profound expertise in mechanical techniques.

These Golden Core Cultivators collaborated closely within the Magma Fairy Palace, catching up quickly to Zhu Xuanji.

The gap between both sides was visibly shrinking.