At the second floor of Zhiwei Pavilion, Wang Rongsheng was seated at the head of the table, chatting politely.
As it should be, having only reached the seventh level of Qi cultivation, he didn't qualify to sit at the head among the various shopkeepers of higher Qi cultivation.
However, he had the support of the Wang family, and the Wang family's Treasure Pavilion had been doing extremely well recently. Now that he intended to order from his peers, others naturally boosted him.
Strength is the hard truth; with the Wang family's strength on top, and now with a booming business, Wang Rongsheng's back was naturally straighter.
"..." I heard a few days ago that some cultivators bought talismans at the Treasure Pavilion but found them inconvenient to use.
I thought that couldn't be right. Our Wang family does business, and we never sell anything at a cheap price.
Since fellow cultivators are willing to buy, it's because they believe our goods are of high quality. If there were any flaws, it would be the reputation of the Wang family that would suffer damage.
In the end, when I investigated further, I found that the person who spread the news was secretly involved in robbing other cultivators.
Fellow Daoist Gao discovered the truth and found out that they were also commissioned by someone else.
As for who commissioned them, I've also inquired and clarified it.
Wang Rongsheng's gaze slowly scanned the faces of the big bosses in the room, making several people feel uneasy.
Alright, you asked us to talk about a partnership, but first you tried to scare the others.
No wonder they're the Anbei Kingdom's Wang family; they really know how to be ruthless.
Chu Zengye had something fishy in mind, but he was an experienced old hand and wouldn't show his hand.
You say you've inquired and clarified it —— I don't believe you.
The Chu family and the robbers of cultivators engage in secret dealings; they have no idea that we are part of the Chu family.
Chu Zengye deduced that Wang Rongsheng was definitely trying to deceive!
"I was actually going to directly report it to the Town Guard Cultivator for handling, but the patriarch stopped me."
The patriarch said that the prosperity of Qingxi Lane is maintained through everyone's joint efforts, and internal strife is not a good thing.
Our Treasure Pavilion has such excellent business that people envy it; it's only natural. Only mediocre people wouldn't be envied."
It seems that the Wang family is planning to end things here and not pursue it any further.
Wang Rongsheng bringing up this matter today is just a warning, nothing more.
But as he spoke, his head suddenly turned, looking at Chu Zengye, and shouted loudly.
"Mr. Chu, is what our patriarch said right?"
His sudden attack scared Chu Zengye so much that he trembled all over, and his face turned pale as a ghost in an instant.
Seeing Chu Zengye's miserable appearance, the others at the table also looked stunned.
Did your Wang family really figure it out?
Why is the Chu family's work so rough?
Wang Rongsheng stood up, staring directly at Chu Zengye, who was trembling in his seat, and said coldly.
"Your Chu family pays 2,000 spirit stones as an apology. As for this matter, we Wang family will no longer pursue it."
Otherwise, the Wang family of Anbei Kingdom will take action and trample over your Chu family's clan land.
Everyone knows that the Mengxiang Master wanted to prove his Jindan.
Fellow Daoist Lan, I advise your Chu family to think things through sooner.
Within ten days, give me an explanation!"
The patriarch disagreed with reporting it to the Town Guard Cultivator, for a simple reason: the Town Guard Cultivator is full, and the Wang family can't get a share!
It's better to handle it on our own than to go through the system of Honglampo.
After giving so many tributes to Mengxiang Master, the Wang family has the right to casually pull his tiger's skin in a small range.
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Chu Zengye forced a smile on his face, feigning ignorance.
"Wang Rongsheng, our Chu family has never done anything related to colluding with cultivators or robbing them. Are you mistaken?"
Wang Rongsheng smiled and didn't want to explain.
"Go back and prepare the spirit stones!"
Only then did Chu Zengye realize that the Wang family had indeed investigated and clarified the truth.
He and the leader of the Chu family, Chu Zengshu, thought too simply about things. They thought that spreading false accusations was just a tactic and not a big deal if they are involved in robbing other cultivators.
However, in front of the Wang family of Anbei Kingdom, you dare to hand over the evidence of dirty tricks to the Wang family. The Wang family naturally has the right to weigh the importance of things!
Chu Zengye ran away in a humiliated manner. The Chu family must quickly raise 2,000 spirit stones. Otherwise, the Wang family might really trample over their clan land.
The chicken is killed; Wang Rongsheng turned his gaze to the monkeys.
"Now, we can talk about ordering things, friends."
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After sending off Gao Jian, Wang Rongsheng shook his head and warned Yu Lou.
"He's like a venomous snake. When dealing with people like this, you must be clear about boundaries. Don't let him think that you have any special relationship with him."
The reason he easily got the news that the Chu family was behind the plot was undoubtedly thanks to the help of Qingxi Lane's security team. Gao Jian put in the effort, and naturally, Wang would be grateful.
"Yu Lou understands, but people like Gao Jian are not easy to alienate. Ghosts are hard to deal with, after all," Yu Lou said wryly.
Mu Yingxi is easy to talk to, and even though Mu Chunze's attitude is difficult to endure, he still maintains a decent appearance on the surface.
Gao Jian is different. This crazy dog writes hysteria all over his face and has been rampant in Qingxi Lane for three decades.
"It's hard to deal with. For so many years, he hasn't been targeted by underhanded moves; it can't just be luck."
However...... The fierce battle between Miaofeng Mountain and Valley God Clan has led to a rise in the prices of various talismans.
Yu Lou, we need to adjust the prices of many items in the Treasure Pavilion in time. We can't afford to lose money!"
After the attack on Wologong Lane, Valley God Clan literally slapped miao peak mountain in the face and drew the face of the crowd of zifubu from miao peak mountain red and swollen.
Let them make money, and as a result, the disciples of the sect changed their allegiance.
Now they've been slapped in the face, and they can't even retaliate!
According to the Fairy Alliance Decree, all Zifubu cultivators are not allowed to casually take action. If they do, they will be under surveillance.
Once targeted by the Fairy Alliance, they will have to make a big loss at the very least. Those who overstep will be directly imprisoned in the Town of Immortals.
Under Zifubu, foundation cultivators can fight with each other. But if someone dies, they will have to pay for it with their lives - in the form of compensation for compensation.
No matter how high your cultivation is, as long as you're not a Jindan cultivator, the Fairy Alliance does not allow any cultivator to easily disrupt the stability and overall situation of the cultivation world in Wunan Basin!
Therefore, although both the Valley God Clan and Miao Feng Mountain are ready to fight, their cultivation-limited fights only occur during the Practitioner level.
It's hard to say. It's fought to the point where the heavens and earth are dark, but at the same time, it's not very fierce.
So far, no foundation cultivator has dared to make a move; it's all Practitioner-level cultivators that are fighting each other.
This war has only affected Qingxi Lane. The prices of talismans, magical items, and other items have all increased slightly.
Miao Feng Mountain has put up a bounty. Scattered cultivators who can help Miao Feng Mountain kill Valley God Clan disciples will be able to redeem all of Miao Feng Mountain's Zifubu below Jindan in exchange for their achievements.
As a result, scattered cultivators began to consume various goods in the hope of enhancing their strength and gaining an opportunity in the war.
"When the former owners of Wologong Lane changed, did they also fight?" Yu Lou asked.
Wang Rongsheng is just mingling in Wologong Lane. After hearing Yu Lou's question, he spoke with deep meaning.
"Three hundred years ago, the sect opposite Wologong River was Huishan. Later, Huishan was defeated by Miao Feng Mountain."
The Valley God Clan is the direct branch of Huishan, and it was established by Ning, the leader of Huishan. Valley God Clan, together with the major family of the Snake Cult under the command of Heavenly Serpent, have a grudge against Miao Feng Mountain.
"With this grudge, when it will end is hard to say."
Seeing that Yu Lou did not speak, Wang Rongsheng felt a bit puzzled.
"What's wrong? Are you worried?"
Yu Lou smiled and explained.
"Not at all. The patriarch had previously planned for Yu'an to join Miao Feng Mountain after practicing his Qi."
"Now, it seems that Miao Feng Mountain, Yu'an may not be able to go there after all."
Stunned by Yu Lou's way of thinking, Wang Rongsheng couldn't help but laugh.
"You guys have good talent and opportunities to join sects. When I was young, hahaha, let's not talk about it, let's not talk about it."
"I'm going to go and cultivate. Yu Lou, you take care of the Treasure Pavilion. The patriarch did indeed choose the right person."
"But the current situation is complicated, and you should not be arrogant. Do not make decisions alone for difficult and important matters. Consult me first."
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At night, at the time of the second ten minutes of the hour of the dog, the Treasure Pavilion, which had been open all day, finally closed.
Yu'an sat down heavily in his chair and complained.
"Brother, our focus right now shouldn't be on cultivating? Let the shop assistants handle the Treasure Pavilion stuff."
"With White Dew here, you'll know something has gone wrong in time. Why do you have to stand guard here every day?"
Yu'an was actually making trouble for himself.
As the younger brother of Yu Lou, he has a unwillingness to admit defeat. He will follow whatever Yu Lou does.
But Yu Lou didn't sleep until the end of the twelfth hour of the night, and he got up before dawn, practicing for half an hour.
In the morning, he goes to Huafengju to learn from Hongmei, then in the afternoon he manages the Treasure Pavilion. At night, after returning home, he doesn't rest but practices for another half hour.
Yu Lou's strength belongs to the category of 597 that never stops, and Yu'an can't keep up with it.
"Ha ha, you're saying it so easily."
Let's go back together.
"White Dew, you've also worked hard. Let you have a day off tomorrow to rest properly."
White Dew was startled by Yu Lou's words. She panicked and tried to explain.
"Oh, Master Yu Lou, I'm not tired. It's what I'm supposed to do. I don't need any rest, don't need any rest!"
Being taken away by Yu Lou from Tang Nianqiu, White Dew received her first-ever spirit stone at the Treasure Pavilion.
For her, the work at the Treasure Pavilion was fantastic — she could actually receive a salary!
So, she doesn't feel tired at all. When Yu Lou tells her to rest, she worries that maybe he thinks she can't do the job properly.
"She won't rest, and neither will I, King Yu'an!"
Stubborn people are like that. Yu Lou just lightly riled up White Dew, and he promptly returned to the path of continuing his diligent cultivation.
Taming King Yu'an is something that Yu Lou is professional at.
When returning to the Fortune Residence, Yu Lou was surprised to find that Tang Nianqiu was actually sitting behind the counter in the hall, seemingly counting his accounts.
Seeing the group enter, Tang Nianqiu looked up and said.
"It's so late again, Yu Lou, don't work too hard yourself."
Wang Yulou saw Yu'an head straight into the back yard without looking back. He then looked at Tang Nianqiu and pretended to be excited and loud.
"A member of the Wang family, naturally, should take the prosperity of the family business as his responsibility. Yu Lou isn't too tired."
"Mr. Tang, there is something I want to ask you for."
Tang Nianqiu's expression remained unchanged. He casually scanned over White Dew, who was looking at the tiles on the ground behind Yu Lou without a trace of consciousness in his mind, and he had already understood everything.
"Oh? What is it? We're all family, and as your uncle, I'll definitely do my best to help you."
Yu Lou turned sideways and pulled nervous White Dew forward to explain.
"White Dew is a promising young talent for being a foreman. I want to borrow her to the Treasure Pavilion for a few years, so we can properly cultivate her. Perhaps in the future, she could have the opportunity to become an practitioner."
Tang Nianqiu shook his head in his heart, but he nodded repeatedly on his face.
"Hahaha, okay, having my adopted daughter chosen by you is a good thing, a great thing indeed."
After resolving White Dew's affiliation issue, Yu Lou's mood improved significantly. After chatting with Tang Nianqiu for a few sentences, he also returned to cultivate.
For a long time, the hall of Fortune Residence remained empty, and White Dew showed no intention of returning to explain.
Tang Nianqiu coldly hiccuped, slamming the ledger book onto the counter.
"White-eyed wolf, cold-hearted. The Wang family is like this, even the daughter they raised is like this!"
