A unique battle of support, Yu Lou got the tail of the alligator dragon, but his harvest was not limited to this.
Wang Yulou's performance stood out too much in that night's battle.
In the presence of two advanced cultivation cultivators, he managed to get the most prestigious rewards.
Although there were factors such as the contribution of artifacts and the cooperation of many Daoist friends.
Without the top-grade jade blade crafted from eighth-grade jade, Wang Yulou, a Qi Refinement beginner, would have never been able to penetrate the iron scale of the Iron Wyrm Dragon.
Without the cooperation of many Daoist friends and his own cultivation, Wang Yulou would not have been able to safely strike three moves.
In the end, it was Wang Yulou's bravery that found and seized the opportunity.
After this battle, both Zhang Xueshuang and Cui Dingyi were heavily impacted.
The disciples of Huachu Palace and Bishui Palace looked only one level apart, and in terms of cultivation, there was little difference - everyone was Qi Refinement.
However, the actual difference between them was as great as the gap between clouds and mud.
Ji Yuan has strength, Lin Ying has background, and Wang Yulou belongs to those with extraordinary background and strength. No matter how corrupt the nine-rank orthodox system in this cultivation version might be, the individuals chosen are indeed far superior to Zhang Xueshuang and Cui Dingyi, who come from a humble background.
Among these, there are screening mechanisms in place, as well as factors such as the different resource levels behind the scenes.
However, despite revealing a bottom card and showcasing great strength, Yulou did not change his attitude towards Zhang Xueshuang and Cui Dingyi.
As for this point, Zhang Xueshuang only felt that his comrade Yulou was friendly to others, but Lao Cui was a bit harder to deal with.
At such a young age, with extraordinary birth, outstanding talent, powerful strength, and a heart as deep as a pool, when these words are combined together, apart from jealousy, Lao Cui's heart was left with only fear.
He knew Wang Yulou had set his sights on him, but Wang Yulou made no moves, only urging him to build a good house and repair the water gate.
In response, Cui Dingyi could only accept the order, taking on the work of a construction foreman with his dignified status as a town guarding cultivator.
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For Lao Cui, Wang Yulou naturally wasn't in a hurry. He was clear that haste was useless.
The result from Lì Chángmíng's side would take time, and so did Wang Yulou's cultivation.
Time, from Wang Yulou's perspective, Lao Cui is indeed getting older.
Back in the mansion of the Fuxi Village by the river bend, Yulou devoted all his energy to studying the tail of the alligator dragon.
The Iron Alligator Dragon evolved from the Iron Plated Crocodile, a rare beast in the world of Xiao Yao Realm with dragon essence.
The dragon nature is a complex thing; the dragon's beard is its nature, the dragon scales are its nature, and the dragon's claws are also its nature.
The other dragon blood, tail, horn, and so on can be considered external manifestations of those with a dragon nature.
However, the uniqueness of the Iron Alligator Dragon lies in that it has three features manifesting its dragon nature.
The Iron Alligator Dragon's armor corresponds to the dragon scales.
The Iron Alligator Dragon's tail corresponds to the dragon's tail.
The Iron Alligator Dragon's claws correspond to the dragon's claws.
Of course, saying that they correspond does not mean they are completely equal. The dragon nature manifestation on the Iron Alligator Dragon is only in its preliminary stage, and it is still ten thousand miles away from a true dragon.
However, this is already enough to make people hearts race, which is why Yulou temporarily exhibited his top-grade magical weapon jade blade.
Ji Yuan and Lin Ying are both wary of the mysterious entity that nurtured the Iron Alligator Dragon, so they unconsciously relinquished the right to distribute the tail of the alligator dragon, allowing Wang Yulou, the newcomer monk, to gain a huge advantage unexpectedly.
But looking at the alligator dragon tail, which was about six feet long, Yulou actually felt a bit overwhelmed—he had some difficulty dealing with this thing.
Among the beast materials, spirit bones are the most common, and teeth materials, horn materials, claw materials and so on can also be considered as spirit bones.
Thanks to the long history of raising donkeys, the Wang family has a high level of expertise in bone refining techniques.
However, the part of the alligator dragon tail that belongs to the spirit bone is actually quite rare. The most important part is the iron alligator dragon back sinew, alligator dragon iron armor, and alligator dragon tendons and ligaments.
But the tail spine of the dragon was too short, making it difficult to handle.
In addition, the alligator dragon tail weighs over four hundred pounds, and the meat of the alligator dragon is of excellent quality, making it a superior material for refining blood essence pills and other various beast meat medicinal pills.
Yulou was not very familiar with the art of refining pills, so he had no choice but to send people to the Hall of Merits to bring Wu Faxian.
Although there is not much relationship with Wu, they are at least familiar.
The alligator dragon tail is not easy to preserve for a long time, so Yulou wanted to trade some of the alligator dragon meat and the difficult-to-handle alligator dragon back sinew for some merit points to pay off his debt to Bishui Palace as soon as possible.
Upon receiving news from the cultivators of the Hewan Fishing Village, Wu Faxian arrived in a hurry.
In the Yulou mansion, staring at the huge tail of the alligator dragon in disbelief, Wu Faxian asked with teeth clenched.
"Comrade Yuque, is this the tail left by the three Iron Alligator Dragons?"
The three Iron Alligator Dragons had been active along the banks of XiuShui Lake for many years. Among them, they had attacked several fishermen's villages along the lake countless times, as if eating a banquet.
Wu Faxian never expected that Wang Yulou could actually get a tail of an alligator dragon. After all, he had just started cultivating Qi.
Many cultivators of the Bishui Palace who are at the Qi Refinement stage have no way to deal with the group attacks of three Iron Alligator Dragons, yet Wang Yulou managed to do so.
Wu Faxian became even more convinced that it was worth cultivating a good relationship with Wang Yulou.
It's not much to lose, as this person might just be the future star of the Draggons' Cave.
"Brother Wu, you misunderstand. I won this with Brother Ji and Sister Lin. There's some dirtiness involved, please hear me out."
Yulou roughly recounted the incident from last night, and Wu Faxian couldn't help sitting on his seat.
"You mean those three iron alligator dragons might have been raised by someone?"
Yulou nodded seriously, expressing that in the Xiao Yao Realm, even though the beasts are formidable, they can't spontaneously learn to communicate in human language. The only explanation is that someone is secretly cultivating them.
If we consider what Zhuo Chi initially revealed, the factors become more complicated. Perhaps behind the three iron alligator dragons is a foundation-level cultivator from the Draggons' Cave.
"Yes, but you have no need to worry. That person can hardly cause trouble for the Hall of Merits of Bishui Palace just because they received some beast materials from it." Yulou added.
There is a gap between the disciples of Bishui Palace and those of Qingquan Palace and Huachi Palace, but within the system of Draggons' Cave, all three halls are among the strongest. Among them, Bishui Palace even manages all the inner-door disciples.
Even if the person behind the Iron Alligator Dragon is the head of Draggons' Cave or a senior foundation cultivator, they cannot cause trouble for Yulou or Bishui Palace just because of this matter.
Yulou is not the direct lineage of Draggons' Cave, and he has not shown any intention of competing for resources with the direct lineage members at present. No one wants to offend the King Family of Anbei——it's not worth it.
As the management place for inner-door disciples, Bishui Palace is reasonable and lawful to collect some Iron Alligator Dragon meat under normal operation, and naturally, no one would take advantage of the situation to cause trouble.
"Alright, then, Brother Yuque, what do you think the value of this alligator dragon tail is?"
Wu Faxian understood Yulou's implication. Someone causing trouble was not their concern.
Yulou has learned from Wang Jingyi's elder and others that there are too many problems in the cultivation world and the realm ofCave-heaven. How many can he actually influence?
As for the problem of the three alligator dragons, Yulou has already sent a transmission note to Zhuo Chi's teacher, and that's as far as he can go. Any more, Yulou cannot bear the responsibility.
"How about the four hundred-pound tail? After dismantling, the meat is about two hundred and twenty pounds. Is it worth two hundred jade stones?"
Yulou asked tentatively, the tail of the alligator dragon is heavy, but the main weight comes from the alligator dragon's armor.
Although these scales only cover the upper part of the alligator dragon's tail, their weight is a full two hundred pounds. Although the alligator dragon meat looks plentiful, its actual weight is not significant.
Two hundred jade stones, equivalent to forty points of merit. He considered this quote to be reasonable.
"No, no, there's no need to discuss the price of beast meat. At two hundred jade stones, it's being sold at our price."
"Brother Yuque, I certainly want to give you a higher price, but there are many officials in the Hall of Merits who cannot be swayed by one person's words."
Wu Faxian was frowning and lamenting, naturally he also wanted to make some money, and the Hall of Merits is not a charity, where there must be some profit, which is part of the income of the sect.
"So, how much do you think is appropriate?"
Yulou is not angry either. Business is like that. As the seller, he naturally has to ask for a high price and wait for the counter offer.
Picking up the alligator dragon meat and looking at it for a moment, Wu Faxian pondered for a while and said.
"The Iron Alligator Dragon has the nature of a dragon. Let's go with a price of three jade stones for five pounds, and I can directly convert it for you into merit points."
"Two hundred and twenty pounds, which is equal to one hundred and thirty-two jade stones, or twenty-two points of merit. Alright, let's settle for twenty-five points of merit. Is that enough?"
When he reported twenty-two points of merit, Wu Faxian noticed that Yulou's face wasn't right, so he hurriedly added three more.
"Thirty points, that's my final offer. If it's not acceptable, I'll have someone sell it outside the realm at Qingxi Lane!"
Yulou naturally has confidence, he is familiar with Qingxi Lane.
If he could deliver the alligator dragon meat to Zhewei Pavilion, Lao Tang would definitely make a profit of four hundred jade stones!
"Delivering to the outer realm is too troublesome, and the alligator dragon meat is only worth jade stones when it's fresh. So, twenty-seven points!"
"Brother Yuque, we met for the first time and had a great talk. Old brother has already given the highest price, truly unable to give any higher."
Wu Faxian reluctantly agreed to make a slight concession, adding half a bottle of spirit-refining elixir.
With a wave of his hand, Yulou doesn't dwell on it. He can't keep all the advantages himself and deprive his friend of profits. Otherwise, he would end up as a lonely person in cultivation.
"Twenty-eight, if you agree, let's talk about the alligator dragon's back sinew!"
So, Wu Faxian agreed with a pained expression but a smiling brow, even offering the merit points to Yulou on the spot.
However, the alligator dragon's back sinew in the tail is too short, and when pulled out, it is only about two feet long. In the end, it was only exchanged for fourteen points of merit.
As for the alligator dragon's armor, Wu Faxian tried several times to make an offer, but Yulou showed no intention of selling it.
This stuff is truly excellent. Those two high-level iron alligator dragons relied on the armor to withstand countless attacks from magical artifacts and spells. Yulou intends to keep them for himself to use in refining magical items.
After all, the Magical Golden Light is something that one can never have too much of.
Only by refining weapons and creating magical artifacts, as well as by accumulating more Magical Golden Light, can one fully utilize this mysterious helper's effectiveness.
The alligator dragon is full of treasures. The meat and back tendon were exchanged for forty-two points of merit of Bishui Palace. The remaining armor can be used to refine weapons, and the tendon can be used to create magical artifacts.
However, Yulou has no intention to refine weapons at the moment. He took the remaining materials, looked up at the sky.
Outside Draggons' Cave, the sun hung high in the sky. The so-called Hall of Immortals was intermittently hidden and revealed amidst the clouds, indeed exuding an air of immortality.
The message has been notified to Zhuo Chi. Will someone come to deal with the three rebellious iron alligator dragons?
Also, considering the time, Elder Hu probably has arrived at the Wang family mountain. I wonder how the family will handle my request for help?
Sitting before the Daoist deity statue, the fragrance of incense smoke floated in the quiet room. Yulou began his meditation for today.
The trace of qi is currently inaccessible. I'll first focus on refining the Guixue essence, which will help me improve my cultivation level.
With a Qi-Transformation pill worth five jade stones ingested, his cultivation speed will increase by about three times over the next five days.
In last night's battle with the Iron Alligator Dragon, he used his full power to strike it with a high-quality magical artifact only three times, and exhausted all his spiritual energy.
If his cultivation level was higher, even at the stage of practicing Qi-Transformation, Yulou would have the confidence to keep that weakest Iron Alligator Dragon.
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Baima Fishing Port.
After being attacked by the beast, the system of Draggons' Cave naturally will not sit idly by. The patrol team of the realm has arrived at Baima Fishing Port before dawn.
Firstly, they investigated the extent of the damage caused by the beast attack — do not misunderstand, it is to count how many cultivators have died. The common people are not concerned about them; they are like wild grass, disappearing and growing back on their own in a few years.
Then, it is to assess whether anyone ran away on their own or did other violations during the defense against the beast attack.
The "City Guardian Cultivator" is supposed to stay at their post and endure to the end. Unless the situation is really unsustainable, they cannot leave. This also includes the disciples of Huachi Palace at the Qingqi level.
Yulou's judgment was correct. The realm is too comfortable. This seemingly cold but actually cold rule is what Draggons' Cave has set up to cultivate and temper its disciples.
Just then, last night's three Iron Alligator Dragons were extremely fierce. The three Practicing Cultivators of Baima Fishing Village were all killed or injured, with only Ji Yuanyuan remaining unharmed. Many disciples at the Qingqi level also died.
"Ji Yuanyuan Young Master, why didn't you inform us that Master Yuan hasn't come?"
Wang Youhai, the captain of the realm patrol team, was an experienced cultivator at the peak of the Practicing Cultivator level. After receiving his subordinates' message, he held back his anger and asked Ji Yuanyuan sharply.
Ji Yuanyuan's expression remained unchanged, but he sighed silently in his heart, Why did it have to be like this?
Lin Ying made it difficult for me, and the patrol team also made it difficult for me. But I have done everything I can.
"Brother Wang, from last night to now, I have not taken even a moment's rest."
Seeing the destruction of Baima Fishing Village and the death of so many fellow disciples, Ji Yuanyuan's heart is too sad.
So much so that I forgot about my fourth brother's affairs for a moment. I apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
Ji Yuanyuan's face was filled with grief and bitterness. He paused after each sentence, and it took a long time to finish the short statement.
Brother, I have done my best. I have fulfilled my duties and responsibilities.
Brother, my strength is limited. I am a disciple of the Yuan family. Please don't make things difficult for me.
Seeing Ji Yuanyuan express himself in this way, Captain Wang Youhai's anger also dissipated.
Indeed, he cannot directly accuse Yuan Laoshu of negligence. Alright, alright.
"Ji Young Master, you have merit in dealing with the beast. The rewards from the sect will be granted after our investigation results are reported and reviewed by the elders of Draggons' Cave. We will consider issuing them appropriately."
With so many people dead, the positions left vacant are yours to fill. Go to the Huachi Palace and Qingquan Palace yourself to apply for them.
For the next period of time, you will need to put in more effort. Work to restore prosperity to Baima Fishing Port as soon as possible."
After speaking, Wang Youhai turned around and was about to leave on the Blue-tailed Duck, a magical bird.
The Blue-tailed Duck is one of the several representative magical birds bred by Draggons' Cave. In the realm where water-type spiritual energy predominates, it has good combat power and flying speed, which is why it was chosen by the realm patrol team as a patrol magical bird.
"Brother Wang, how will you deal with Yuan Laoshu?"
Ji Yuanyuan couldn't help but ask.
Wang Youhai coldly chuckled and mocked.
"We dare not handle the affairs of the Yuan family. Only when we have the support of other Foundation Establishment cultivators, we may have a chance to deal with him."
He was not mocking Ji Yuanyuan, but was merely expressing his helplessness towards certain things and people within Draggons' Cave, and could only vent his discontent through sarcasm.
Ji Yuanyuan does not report Yuan Laoshu, as he is familiar with Lin Ying, a female cultivator of the Lin family. He is certain that she will not report Yuan Laoshu either.
Moreover, he has not met Brother Yulou, but he knows that Brother Yulou is a disciple of a major external family. It is impossible for him to be involved in some of the affairs within Draggons' Cave.
Therefore, Wang Youhai is certain that even if they were to investigate the Mugu Ravine next, they would not find any useful evidence—key word: useful.
There are several reasons why the three disciples of Bishui Palace did not disclose Yuan Laoshu's negligence. Even if the realm enforcement team investigates on their own and finds evidence, it would be useless.
The sky over Wunan is the alliance of immortals. The sky over Draggons' Cave is Draggons' Cave and the Hall of Daoist Respect, which are essentially the same thing.
It's just that within Draggons' Cave, the standards are slightly lower in all aspects.
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Two days later, Yulou inspected the construction of the water gate.
The construction of the water gate at Hewan Village mainly involves martial artists, as well as Practicing Cultivators at the Qi-Transformation stage. Sometimes, Cui Dingyi with five spiritual roots will help out, taking matters into his own hands and tackling some difficult tasks with earthly methods.
However, as he gazed upon the magnificent water gate framework, which had already been erected, Yulou was troubled and looked at Cui Dingyi. He asked.
"Old Cui, your approach is incorrect; it's possible that Chu Ran didn't explain it clearly to you."
"Let me ask you a question, does the watergate have any use?"
Perhaps Brother Yulou is the kind of boss that everyone dislikes. When assigning tasks, he doesn't explain them clearly, and now he's starting to pick on us while checking the progress.
In fact, after witnessing Brother Yulou's casual slaying of an alligator dragon, Cui Dingyi had become very compliant. Whether it was building a magnificent viewing platform for Brother Yulou or constructing the political achievement water gate, he put his heart into it.
However, when facing Brother Yulou's questions, he dared not act as if he had worked hard and put himself in a good position. He had to answer honestly.
"Of course it is. Now that I am old, I sometimes can't keep up with Daoist Yulou's way of thinking. I hope Daoist Yulou can enlighten me."
River Bay Fishing Village's local tyrant?
No, who said I, Cui Dingyi, am a local tyrant will make me angry!
I am the biggest coward in River Bay Fishing Village!
Yulou looked around and leaned in to speak to Cui Dingyi in a low voice.
"Actually, it's not useful."
This statement made Cui Dingyi's tolerance reach its limit, and he gave Yulou a strange look.
I heaved and I sighed and finished the main structure, and you tell me it's not useful?
Then what should I make of you asking me to build a chicken feather?
"Well, or I'm not sure if it's useful, but I just want to try it."
But you've built it so grandly. If it turns out to be a half-finished project in the future, it won't look good, don't you think?"
"Yulou Daoist Friend is correct! I will immediately arrange for rectification. I will dismantle some parts and make it smaller."
Yulou smiled and nodded at the old Cui. This old guy has been too obedient lately, and Yulou actually prefers the way he used to sneakily make small changes.
That way, at least he can be sure of what Cui Dingyi is thinking.
Nowadays, Cui Dingyi is always saying things like 'rectification' and 'centering around Yulou Daoist', making it hard for Yulou to shake off his shadow. It's even causing him some guilt.
"Just leave it as is. It's okay to be a bit bigger. At least it looks beautiful and grand, providing a sense of security for the villagers of River Bay Fishing Village."
Let's go and have a look at the platform with me.
The watergate itself is just a casual move for Yulou, so whether it will become a successful one is still uncertain. As long as we don't lose anything, let's give it a try.
"The platform is almost finished, and I plan to cover the outer wall with golden bricks. What does Daoist Yulou think?"
After hearing this, Zhang Xueshuo's gaze at the old Cui changed.
It seems like you're being too sycophantic, is it that important?
Cui Dingyi is indeed an interesting person. He was extremely clever in opposing Yulou, but now he's completely flattering him. His posture changes very quickly.
It's a shame that he could even think of using gold as bricks!
"Gold bricks, forget it. I'd better stay low-key."
Yulou shook his head repeatedly. As a cultivator, he could withstand the challenge of the golden bricks from Cui Dingyi.
Of course, if Old Cui is willing to cover Wang Yulou's platform with spiritual stones, he would naturally not refuse.
However, with Old Cui's financial capabilities, if he can obtain so many spiritual stones, it means that he has undoubtedly committed the crime of large assets of unknown origin.
"Yulou Daoist, your words are misplaced. This platform is built to prevent monsters, to provide timely support, and to ensure the safety of River Bay Fishing Village."
We understand your modesty, but for the Guardian's Mansion to be located on the platform, it represents the sect and the dignity of the Immortal Teachers. Building it grandly can also reflect the majesty of the Immortal Teachers."
Zhang Xueshuo, the dumb bell, although he can't beat Old Cui, always has a never-give-up spirit in the race of flattery. He talks even better than sings.
Yulou doesn't even know when the dignity of an Immortal Teacher became related to a Qigong cultivator's residence.
Considering that the Immortal Teachers might not be dead yet, Zhang Xueshuo's words are even more inappropriate.
"The cost of gold is enormous, and I have no intention of doing this. Two Daoist friends, just use ordinary stones." Yulou continued to decline.
"Gold bricks don't cost much; we just need to use gold for the surface of the bricks that are exposed. With a small expenditure, we can achieve the effect of a golden platform."
Old Cui said, "I've decided to lick this time!"
The last time he felt Yulou's ill will towards him was because of the construction of the high platform.
Therefore, for him, building the high platform beautifully would be the best opportunity to mend their relationship.
"What is a small expenditure? How much is it?"
Yulou was slightly curious.
"About a dozen spiritual stones, I can afford it. Daoist Yulou, with your help, we were able to defeat the Iron Alligator Dragon, and that's how we earned a portion of the merit from the Immortal Teacher's blessing."
"These things, how could I, Cui Dingyi, forget?"
Exchanging spiritual stones for ordinary gold naturally has great purchasing power, which is why those who give up cultivating can easily live to old age in the secular world.
As long as they earn spiritual stones in the cultivation world, even if it's just one, it's enough for them to live comfortably in the secular world for a long time.
"Old Cui, the high platform is already well built. Let's just forget about the golden bricks. Don't mention it again."
With these words, Yulou turned around and went back to his residence.
Zhang Xueshuo felt that he understood Yulou's words. He turned to the old Cui and joked.
"It's your turn to show your heart, Old Cui. You should consider it carefully."
Nodding without expression, Cui Dingyi certainly understood Yulou's meaning.
It can be done, but don't mention it to me. I don't know!
The absurd plan of the Golden Platform that Cui Dingyi first brought out was determined by him to be one that Yulou would never agree to.
But he didn't expect that Yulou, this despicable thing, would be so sanctimonious.
There's no way, the mutual trust between the two is too insufficient. Yulou has to try his loyalty to see if it's worth relying on.
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The reply from Zhu Chi was much later than Yulou had imagined. After reporting the fact that the alligator dragon had been kept by someone, this foundation-building cultivator from Draggons' Cave seemed to have ignored the message stone, leaving Yulou in limbo for nearly three weeks.
Therefore, until the disciple Fan Zhuo of Zhu Chi came to pay a visit, Yulou thought that Zhu Chi had forgotten about that matter.
Fan Zhuo Gao, despite being a disciple of Zhu Chi, is completely opposite to his master.
Zhu Chi is fat and short, while Fan Zhuo Gao is thin and tall.
Zhu Chi's appearance is not remarkable, while Fan Zhuo Gao's looks could fit into the male beauty section of Bailixuan.
This gentleman has cultivation that reaches the late Qigong stage, but when interacting with Yulou, he shows no arrogance from his higher cultivation level. Instead, he is extremely serious.
"Yulou, my master and some other seniors have investigated it."
They probably identified the person who is keeping the iron alligator dragon, but such a speculation is not enough to bring that person down.
For now, all we can do is wait and try to gather more evidence."
"Is that person also a foundation-building cultivator?" Yulou asked.
"Yes, there are many foundation-building elders in the cave of immortal realm. My master has done his utmost."
Additionally, Yulou, my senior, Master also asked me to remind you not to hold out hard during the attacks of demon beasts. You are a descendant of an outer major family of Draggons' Cave, and there are many times when you can be more flexible."
Fan Zhuo Gao's words upfront were still normal, but when he heard the latter part, Yulou realized something was wrong.
Okay, okay. In Draggons' Cave, does the status of outsiders also rise a notch?
Is this the fifth time Zhu Chi has told him he can come and go as he pleases?
"I understand the kindness of Uncle Zhu."
Brother Fan, the River Bay Fishing Village's spirit fish dumplings are delicious and fragrant. You came all this way, bringing me messages and giving me instructions, which is really tiring.
Little brother, please let me treat you to a meal of spirit fish. Brother Fan, you mustn't decline."
Fan Zhuo Gao actually wanted to decline, but with Yulou's warm invitation, he finally agreed.
As one is the favored apprentice of Zhu Chi, and the other is a disciple of the King family in Anbei, their frequent interactions are actually a win-win situation. The human network of cultivators is often established in this way, slowly over time.
Under the companionship of Qin Chu Ranyan, the two enjoyed drinking spiritual wine and tasting spirit fish, enjoying themselves to the fullest.
After three rounds of wine, Fan Zhuo Gao put down his cup and asked Yulou.
"Yulou junior, who is this?"
"Little Qin, he's mine." Yulou explained, though there was some doubt in his heart.
"Hmm, that's fine. Do you know about the matter with Yuan Lao Si?" Fan Zhuo Gao asked mysteriously.
"Yes, I know. The patrol team from the cave realm came twice to ask me about the situation that night."
Yulou's response to the patrol team from the cave realm was naturally very proper.
However, regarding the matter with Yuan Lao Si, he could only brush it off and say he didn't know.
The Yuan family is the first major family in Draggons' Cave, aside from the three Purple Mansion families. Back then, Zhu Chi arranged two positions for Yulou, and the best one was taken by the Yuan family.
This can be seen that the Yuan family is powerful and arrogant.
"Have you said anything out of line?" Fan Zhuo Gao was shocked by Yulou's words.
"Not at all, I only sent a message through a transmission stone to Uncle Zhu."
Yulou looked somewhat innocent, as he had never considered challenging the Yuan family with their strength.
Fan Zhuo Gao let out a sigh of relief and explained.
"That's good. Yuan Lao Si is about to be executed by the sect."
"If you say something harmful to him, the Yuan family might hold a grudge against you after his death."
Yulou and Qin Chu Ranyan were both stunned.
Be granted execution for Yuan Lao Si?
That's the fourth son of the Yuan family, the first foundation-building family in Draggons' Cave!
"I'm not afraid of being held accountable, but isn't Yuan Lao Si just bringing all the Qi and Qigong cultivators to act recklessly? Even if it delayed the support, there shouldn't be a direct order for execution."
Clearly, the Yuan family doesn't do a good job of managing their disciples. Yuan Lao Si, as the guardian cultivator of Demu Nai, was at a silver party with all his disciples that night when the White Marsh Fishing Village was attacked. As a result, they were delayed in providing support and were targeted by the cave realm patrol team.
"The thoughts of the elders, how can you and I know? It's always better to be careful."
After seeing off Fan Zhuo Gao, Yulou thought for a moment, still feeling somewhat uneasy in his heart.
The mysterious person who kept the iron alligator dragon had allowed three iron alligator dragons to eat human flesh in self-service in villages along the banks of XiuShui Lake for many years.
Draggons' Cave didn't take action, and Zhu Chi's reason was that there wasn't enough evidence.
Considering what Zhu Chi had once said about "We still need to have some demon beasts," Yulou couldn't help but think of some unsavory things.
On the other hand, the Yuan family as the largest foundation-building family within Draggons' Cave, couldn't even protect a member of their own family.
It seems that Yuan Lao Si deserves to die, and he really does. But the fact that he is actually sentenced to death means a lot of things.
This outcome signifies that the existing interest pattern within the Draggons' Cave realm is undergoing some sort of change.
Observing the changes is a crucial lesson in educating the disciples of the Wang family.
Rubbing his temples, Yulou sat in the hall and pondered for a long time.
No more time can be wasted. He has already given his all to improve his cultivation, but cultivation is a gradual process, with no instant results.
To increase his self-protection in the possible changes, he needs to start with organization building. As the leader of the River Bay Fishing Village, Wang Yulou has much work to do in this regard.
Clearing his thoughts, Yulou decisively spoke up.
"Qin Chu Ranyan, go and invite Xuewu to come over!"
Zhang Xueshuo came to Yulou's residence and met Yulou, who was practicing in the quiet room.
The carved immortal deity image of nine-grade baiyu wood was exquisitely lifelike, and the blue smoke in the quiet room painted a dragon that was swimming.
The blue dragon wants to soar high, flying towards the sky, but it is bound by the three pieces of divine fragrance and is trapped in place.
Zhang Xueshuo respectfully bowed, which could be seen as paying homage to the immortal deity, or perhaps to Wang Yulou.
Without turning around, Wang Yulou spoke.
"Xueshuo, I have obtained all the information about the Qi cultivation disciples in the River Bay Fishing Village. One third of them are disciples of Taoist friends, and the remaining half are neutral, while the other half are being secretly suppressed by Taoist friends."
I plan to reorganize the organization structure of the River Bay Fishing Village's patrol team, temporarily shrinking the patrol range to allow more people to free up time for training and coordinating with our Lijie partners.
Will you be willing to take on this task?"
It seems that it is dividing the personnel rights taken by Yulou into Zhang Xueshuo, but Yulou has already understood Zhang Xueshuo's level - he is really a great talent.
It looks like he has high cultivation, but he doesn't have good spiritual weapons in his hands, hasn't learned many powerful secrets, and is a newcomer with a shallow foundation.
It's better to worry about the truly hidden master, Old Cui, than about him.
"Since Yulou Daoyou trusts Xueshuo, Xueshuo naturally agrees!"
Zhang Xueshuo had been fighting with Old Cui in the past, but he was just using wild fists without any strategy or method.
He had higher cultivation than Cui Dingyi, yet he was constantly targeted and treated harshly.
However, Wang Yulou is different. He set out with five requirements when he took office, which may seem moderate but in reality, he took control of all the powers of the River Bay Fishing Village effortlessly. This is true talent.
Zhang Xueshuo, aside from expectation, was left with nothing but admiration for Yulou.
"Go ahead, Qin Chu Ranyan will tell you who are from Old Cui. Send them all out to lead the patrol teams."
Among the remaining people, half of them will switch places with them, and half will start training.
When the training is almost complete, let the half that switched places come back, and let the trained ones continue to switch places with Old Cui's people.
In this way, we can gradually wear down Old Cui's people.
"Mill clean?" Zhang Xueshuo repeated the last three words somewhat confused.
Wang Yulou opened his eyes and looked at the deity image with kind and compassionate features, then spoke calmly.
"Either die or defect!"
"People without heart can't stand firm."
To move forward, to not become the cost, always requires some determination and courage.
The story of hoping for everyone to be well, to live in harmony and peace while cultivating, and finally attaining immortality without any cost does not belong to this world, nor does it belong to Wang Yulou.
It seems that Zhang Xueshuo has sensed the determination in Wang Yulou's words and has also tightened up his heart.
He bowed again, expressing his cheap obedience.
"Understood. Send them out and wear them down!"
"Go on, go on, Xueshuo, Draggons' Cave isn't as big as you think."
"My future lies in Red Lanterns and the Alliance of Immortals. You have the chance to follow in my footsteps. Just do your job well."
Zhang Xueshuo left, and Yulou took a flying boat from his residence, heading towards the Bishui Palace.
On the way, he was thinking about his own arrangements.
With Qin Chu Ranyan as the supervisor and Zhang Xueshuo as the blade, with only twenty or so Qi cultivation disciples in River Bay Fishing Village, this arrangement is enough and should not cause any major issues.
When it comes to doing things, there are no one-hundred-percent reliable plans or schemes, just like that dam that may or may not succeed.
But Yulou has confidence. When he initially led the investment in the race track, he almost got trapped, but later, under his management, the race track also gradually began to turn profits.
There will inevitably be problems, but now Wang Yulou is very certain that he has the confidence and determination to face them head-on.
Perhaps, that is why the family sends all these disciples out for experience.
While flying his flying boat, Yulou heard Wu Faxian was promoting something to a fellow disciple before entering the Grand Service Hall.
"This iron alligator dragon demon meat is completely different from ordinary demon meat. The iron alligator dragon is one of the rare dragon species among small demons in the realm of demons!"
Do you know about dragon species? That's the bloodline of a true dragon! Eating iron alligator dragon meat can give you the influence of the dragon nature, and even if you eat it long-term, it can transform your inherent quality!"
"Alright, how much are they?"
"Two pieces of crystalline stones for one catty. This is because I consider us friends."
Yulou realized that he would have to spend some time in the Grand Service Hall in the future, and there were plenty of opportunities for wealth here.
The price received was two crystalline stones for three catties, and the selling price was two crystalline stones for one catty.
Cannot think, cannot think, Yulou's face tightened slightly as he stepped into the Grand Service Hall.
"Old Wu, how much is a catty of demon meat worth one crystal stone?"
Wu Faxian, who was promoting the iron alligator dragon meat, stopped smiling and looked awkwardly at Yulou.
After a moment, after seeing off the fellow disciple, Wu Faxian asked with a sycophantic expression for Yulou to take a seat.
"Yulou Dao Friend, just now"
"Alright, there's no need to explain. I understand. This time I came here for something that needs your help."
When it comes to openness, Wang Yulou has never lacked that kind of vision.
"Ha ha ha, Yulou Dao Friend, please speak. If there's anything Wu Fa Xian can help with, I'll do my utmost."
Wu Faxian looked on in some confusion as Yulou took out a storage bag and slammed it onto the table.
"What are you doing with this storage bag?"
Yulou pointed to the storage bag and said.
"This is for settling accounts. Recently, because of slaying two demons and trading, I have repaid 157 points of Bishui Palace merit."
"The remaining ones, all in spiritual stones. That is to say, 15 to 16, Master Wu Faxian. Please help me."
Settling accounts?
Wu Faxian quickly came to understand and asked, "Settling accounts?"
"Yulou Dao Friend, what are you looking to exchange with your merit points?"
"No, I just want to settle my debt first. Exchanging things, and through Wu Dao Friend isn't that easy?"
"Merit points aren't like celestial lettuce, Yulou can't exchange them. He can only continue to use spiritual stones."
15 to 16. It's just two more pieces of magical weaponry. Thinking this way, he felt much better.
"Understood, understood. I wonder what item Yulou Dao Friend wishes to exchange for?"
Thinking about the price and profit of selling the iron alligator dragon meat just now, Wu Faxian added another sentence.
"For this exchange, I will calculate it as five to one for Yulou Dao Friend, but only this time!"
Wang Yulou was first surprised and then quickly said.
"A medium-quality alchemy furnace, Green Ears Fire and Water Furnace, Wu Dao Friend, please help me."
"A medium-grade Green Ears Fire and Water Furnace?"
Wu Faxian muttered something and began to look for this alchemy furnace on the jade tablet, then he seemed like he was mourning his parents.
"Green Ears Fire and Water Furnace" - 600 points of merit.
Six hundred points of merit, equivalent to three thousand spiritual stones. At a ratio of fifteen to sixteen, it's two hundred spiritual stone price difference.
Two hundred and two catties of alligator dragon meat, with a cost of two spiritual stones per three catties and a selling price of six spiritual stones per three catties, would yield a profit of just around three hundred spiritual stones.
Wu Faxian gazed at Yulou with a melancholic expression, as if he wanted to release a sword energy through his eyes and pierce Yulou ten times.
"Yulou Dao Friend, has anyone ever said that you are particularly good at bargaining?"
"The spiritual stones are here. You can count them."
Ignoring Wu Faxian's gaze, Yulou indicated that they should quickly complete the transaction.
He now only wants to get the alchemy furnace as soon as possible and start refining magical weapons.
The Green Ears Fire and Water Furnace could have been bought for 800 spiritual stones ten years ago, but now it has almost quadrupled in price.
The alchemy furnace is too expensive. If it doesn't recoup the investment soon, Yulou's heart will not be at ease.
After bidding farewell to the resentful Wu Fa Xian, Yulou rode the flying boat and flew in the direction of River Bay Fishing Village again.
Now, he found himself missing Old Brother He. That guy may be a ghost, but not only does he fly fast, but he also doesn't require Yulou to worry about control.
Ah, it's been so many days since I've been back, and there is no news. Maybe something has gone wrong in the family?
Thinking of the family patriarch's look when he was forced to go to Draggons' Cave, Yulou became even more worried.
Compared to the safety of the Wang family, the threat from Old Cui, an old geezer, seemed like a joke to Yulou.
However, when Yulou flew back to his estate, he found that He the Ghost had already started drinking water.
"Old Three, where is the letter from the patriarch?"
He the Ghost didn't look at Yulou and continued to drink.
This worried Yulou. The concerns about the family situation, the pain of the Numinous Purity cultivation, the need for help from the family, and how to deal with Old Cui all require guidance from the patriarch.
Not long after beginning his cultivation in Draggons' Cave, he encountered a lot of trouble, and the whole cave seemed to be filled with an undercurrent.
Everything needed to be directed by the patriarch's letter for him to find a path.
And this little bird actually started to show off at this time!
"The letter is here, but actually, whether you look at it or not is the same. Haha."
Yulou turned around in surprise, seeing the person sitting at the highest position in the hall. His expression shifted from surprise to delight, and the unease in his heart completely vanished.
"Xian Zhou Old Ancestor, what is this?"
Wang Xianzhou took the jade tea from Qin Chu Ranyan and took a small sip, smiling and saying.
"Yes, come over here to support this kid of yours!"
