He watched Chu Fan's hand gestures.
Liu Yunqing raised an eyebrow, then shook his head and smiled, saying, "Brother Wuming, that's probably not appropriate!"
Eighty percent!
This was the portion Chu Fan intended to take.
Logically, when cooperating, an equal split would be the fairest.
Yet, Chu Fan made an exorbitant demand, asking for eighty percent. Anyone in his position would find this difficult to accept.
"If you want to cooperate, that's the amount!"
Chu Fan's tone was firm, his stance clear.
Secret realms were not like common cabbage by the roadside.
In this era of declining magic, every secret realm was incredibly difficult to find, one could even describe them as scarce.
Having encountered one by chance, why would he let it go easily?
Furthermore, Chu Fan's thinking was simple: it was the Yunshan Sect that had initiated the cooperation with him, not the other way around.
Taking eighty percent was already being generous.
Because without a Grandmaster like Liu Yunqing present, the Yunshan Sect would not only receive nothing from this secret realm but would also be wiped out if they dared to interfere.
So many people had come, and so much effort expended, yet Chu Fan was to take eighty percent of what was inside?
It defied logic.
Liu Yunqing shook his head and raised his hand, saying, "Little Brother Wuming, this is the most I can accept you taking!"
"After all, we are the primary contributors this time; you might not have to do anything and still enter the secret realm."
"To directly take eighty percent is truly inappropriate!"
Chu Fan, who had just taken a sip of tea, heard this and directly placed his teacup back on the table, then stood up and said, "Since Sect Leader Liu says so, I don't think there's any need for us to continue this conversation."
"I don't need your contribution; I can still enter the secret realm."
"At that time, won't everything inside still be mine?"
Liu Yunqing's expression immediately turned grim. He hadn't expected Chu Fan's attitude to be so resolute, allowing for no room for negotiation.
Seeing Chu Fan about to leave, not appearing to be feigning strength to gain leverage, Liu Yunqing stood up and said, "Brother Wuming, entering a secret realm and obtaining items is not difficult; the challenge lies in acquiring them and being able to carry them away!"
"I have already received information that three forces are heading this way!"
"The strength of any one of them is not inferior to that of the Yunshan Sect, which is why I proposed cooperating with you."
Chu Fan stopped and calmly retorted, "You mean, if I don't cooperate with you, I would be working for others to gain nothing?"
Liu Yunqing nodded and said, "Brother Wuming, with you and me cooperating, we can definitely fend off the three approaching forces."
"However, you taking eighty percent is truly inappropriate!"
Chu Fan chuckled and asked back, "How do you know it's inappropriate?"
"Do you think it's inappropriate for me to take eighty percent without doing anything?"
Without waiting for Liu Yunqing's reply, Chu Fan continued, "Then, what if I told you that by taking eighty percent, I can guarantee that your Yunshan Sect successfully brings away what you obtain without being robbed? Do you think eighty percent is appropriate then?"
The Yunshan Sect's strength was limited.
Although Liu Yunqing was a Grandmaster, he was only one person.
The three forces were not weaker than the Yunshan Sect, implying that at least three Grandmasters were coming.
Chu Fan's meaning was simple: if he didn't act, even if the Yunshan Sect obtained fifty percent, it would be difficult for them to carry it all away.
Conversely, by taking eighty percent, he could ensure the Yunshan Sect safely carried away the remaining twenty percent.
Liu Yunqing fell into contemplation.
He knew that what Chu Fan said was indeed the truth, otherwise, he wouldn't have sought him out for cooperation after seeing his strength.
With Chu Fan's help, the possibility of taking away the items from the secret realm was greater.
Without his assistance, it was almost impossible to take them all.
"Do you truly possess that strength?"
Liu Yunqing suddenly looked up and stared at Chu Fan, as he had not yet determined the extent of Chu Fan's power, only knowing that he was likely a Grandmaster.
"With those three forces coming, can you resist them?"
At this moment, Liu Yunqing's thought was simple: if Chu Fan truly possessed the strength to resist the other three forces, then he was indeed qualified to take eighty percent.
Chu Fan smiled calmly, then slightly lifted his right foot and stomped it heavily onto the ground.
The ground shook violently.
The ground, like a mirror dropped on the floor, suddenly showed countless cracks, but these cracks were confined only to the area within the tent.
"You... You..."
Liu Yunqing, despite being a Grandmaster, stammered at this moment.
His gaze towards Chu Fan was filled with disbelief.
He couldn't fathom how Chu Fan, so young, had reached such a level of power.
Most people believed that Grandmasters, like Masters, only had one level.
In reality, Grandmasters had nine minor levels.
Liu Yunqing's current strength could only be considered that of a first-level Grandmaster.
As for Chu Fan, judging by the degree of control over his power, he was at least a fifth-level Grandmaster.
Liu Yunqing, having recovered his composure, suppressed the shock in his heart and said to Chu Fan, "Fine, eighty percent it is, but you must keep your promise and ensure my Yunshan Sect can take away the items after this is accomplished."
Chu Fan nodded.
Liu Yunqing took a deep breath and sat back down, his eyes still showing traces of shock as he looked at Chu Fan.
At this moment, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't figure out which reclusive family Chu Fan belonged to. To be a fifth-level Grandmaster at such a young age was truly monstrous.
Those waiting outside the tent, like Qi Junhao, did not know what had transpired inside. They only saw that when Liu Yunqing and Chu Fan emerged from the tent, Liu Yunqing was extremely courteous to Chu Fan, as if Chu Fan were the Sect Master of the Yunshan Sect.
Accompanied by Liu Yunqing, Chu Fan walked to the deep沟 where the arcane formation was located.
Inside the deep沟, many people were busy with the arrangements.
Liu Yunqing explained, "These are people from the Yunshan Sect who specialize in arcane formations. They are currently deciphering the outer concealment array."
On the stone wall, one could occasionally see an opening flash, only to revert back to a stone wall moments later.
After standing and watching for a while, Chu Fan said indifferently, "Your current efforts are completely in vain. Even if you spend three days here, you won't be able to open the entrance!"
Liu Yunqing was startled, then asked excitedly, "Brother Wuming, are you also knowledgeable about arcane formations?"
Chu Fan nodded, then scanned the surroundings, his gaze shifting upwards towards the peak of Mount Tianjian.
Then, with a slight push from his toes on the ground, he leaped towards the cliff face of Mount Tianjian.
For ordinary people, climbing such a precipice would be impossible, but beneath Chu Fan, it presented no difficulty.
His body, at this moment, was like a feather; with the slightest bit of force, he propelled himself upwards rapidly.
Before long, Chu Fan had already reached the summit of Mount Tianjian.
Qi Shan walked to Liu Yunqing's side and exclaimed, "Sect Master, this person's strength is even greater than we imagined!"
Qi Junhao, however, grumbled, "It's just climbing a mountain; we can do that too!"
Liu Yunqing suddenly turned and glared at Qi Junhao, reprimanding him, "Junhao, you better shut your mouth!"
"If you dare to say anything about him again, you can get out of the Yunshan Sect!"
Qi Junhao was stunned.
He couldn't understand why the Sect Master was siding with Chu Fan.