Chapter 2190

For a sect to develop, what it needs most is, without a doubt, money.

Disciples cultivate, the sect operates, all aspects require spending money.

So-called foundation, frankly speaking, is just money.

So Ye Zhangqing has already devised a crazy money‑gathering plan.

After this incident, Ye Zhangqing naturally also gained some insight; not only himself, but Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, Yun Xiantai, everyone was moved.

Hearing Ye Zhangqing's words, Qi Xiong did not refuse but expressed full support, letting Ye Zhangqing do whatever he wanted.

Anyway, the sect will surely cooperate fully with him.

Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded.

After discussing with Qi Xiong, they planned to go to Wuji Xiancheng the next day.

This tavern naturally could not be opened inside the sect; the best choice, without a doubt, was Wuji Xiancheng.

Coincidentally, the Dao One Immortal Sect possesses two excellent core districts in Wuji Xiancheng.

One of them was gifted by the Cooking King Immortal City.

However, those going along naturally could not be just Ye Zhangqing and Bai Hua Xianzi and a few girls; a batch of disciples must also be brought.

For the tavern's operation, Ye Zhangqing does not plan to hire outsiders but will directly use disciples of the Dao One Immortal Sect; using one's own people is reassuring.

After the announcement was released that day, a large batch of disciples eagerly signed up.

Among them was the disciple who previously led a team and appeared in Wuji Xiancheng.

Ye Zhangqing personally met him; his name is Zhang Heping, with cultivation at the perfected Immortal Realm, just half a step from the Immortal King Realm.

Among all the sect's disciples, he counts as a true prominent figure.

Moreover, thanks to the earlier Wuji Xiancheng affair, he earned considerable praise from Qi Xiong and others, making him a key focus of the sect's cultivation.

"Pay respects to Elder Ye."

Facing Ye Zhangqing, Zhang Heping could not restrain his excitement; his speech even stuttered a bit, as if he had seen an idol.

This is normal, after all, in the disciples' hearts Ye Zhangqing's status is even higher than Qi Xiong's; this is no boast.

Furthermore, he rarely gets a chance to be close to him in daily life, so he naturally cannot help feeling excited.

Ye Zhangqing, on the other hand, smiled and nodded.

"Do you want to go with me to Wuji Xiancheng?"

"I swear to follow Elder Ye unto death."

Zhang Heping spoke with a flushed face; seeing this, Ye Zhangqing laughed.

"It's not that exaggerated; this trip isn't a life‑risking endeavor."

"Regardless, it is an honor for a disciple to be able to follow Elder Ye's side."

Zhang Heping truly appeared as one who swore to follow Ye Zhangqing unto death.

After the conversation, Ye Zhangqing finally nodded in agreement.

Going to Wuji Xiancheng will not delay Zhang Heping's cultivation; moreover, cultivation resources there are even more abundant than inside the sect.

After all, Ye Zhangqing lacks nothing; giving these disciples extra subsidies is natural.

Besides Zhang Heping, Ye Zhangqing selected another twenty‑nine people, making thirty in total, the first batch to follow him to Wuji Xiancheng.

Of course, this is only a temporary arrangement; once things stabilize, these enterprises will be handed over to specialized stewards and menial disciples.

As for formal disciples, they naturally cannot be allowed to divert their attention to these matters; they need only focus on cultivation.

With the personnel decided, Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls will also accompany them.

The next day, Ye Zhangqing led the group toward Wuji Xiancheng.

With the Li family's departure, various major forces successively stationed themselves in Wuji Xiancheng, and the city inevitably fell into chaos.

Forces are taking turns; moreover, there are now twenty or thirty factions entrenched within Wuji Xiancheng.

Among the major powers, interests are deeply intertwined, each holding its own turf; avoiding chaos is difficult.

The two plots belonging to the Dao One Immortal Sect are adjacent, covering a large area, almost occupying one‑fifth of the city's most central location.

It is also the most prosperous district within Wuji Xiancheng.

From the city gate entrance, the guards originally responsible for defense have long since vanished.

The area around the city gate is in an uproar, with many people gathered there, sizing up passersby.

Their gazes carry a hint of ill intent.

"Elder, these fellows don't seem like good people."

"Just a bunch of bandits."

Formerly, Wuji Xiancheng would naturally not allow bandits and robbers to enter the city.

Even if they concealed their identities and sneaked into the city, they would act extremely discreetly, let alone behave recklessly inside.

But now, with Wuji Xiancheng in turmoil, these bandits and robbers, like cats smelling fishy odor, have all flocked in.

They want to seize this opportunity to make a profit.

Gathered at the city gate, they likely intend to pick a suitable target and then look for a chance to strike.

As soon as Ye Zhangqing's words fell, within a second he felt several gazes lock onto him; the corner of his mouth twitched into a wry smile—had he just been targeted?

Several more gazes swept back and forth over Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls.

Although the girls wore veils, their graceful figures still captivated onlookers.

"Seeking death, Elder, I'll deal with them."

Likewise noticing these gazes, a group of disciples led by Zhang Heping immediately gritted their teeth and spoke coldly.

Their words were full of killing intent; these loose cultivator bandits are practically unafraid of death, daring to target anyone's idea.

Although the Dao One Immortal Sect is currently far from being a major power, dealing with a gang of bandits is still extremely easy.

Besides, Huang Lao and Zuo Fu were secretly following them all along.

Worth mentioning is that, among the crowd, Zuo Jue was actually there as well.

Mainly because of Zuo Fu's request, this kid, upon hearing that Ye Zhangqing was coming to Wuji Xiancheng to open a tavern, insisted on following no matter what.

Ye Zhangqing couldn't be bothered with him; he hadn't even seen him, yet this guy went straight to his own father.

Again, he was throwing a tantrum; in the end, there was nothing to be done, so Zuo Fu stepped forward to ask Ye Zhangqing to bring Zuo Jue along.

Faced with Zuo Fu's personal request, such a small matter, Ye Zhangqing didn't refuse, so he brought him along as a side note.

Hearing Zhang Heping's words, Ye Zhangqing shook his head and chuckled.

"Not in a hurry; we'll talk after we enter the city."

Not in a rush to act; even if we have to kill someone, it must be meaningful, at least serving as a deterrent.

Smoothly entering the city, upon entering, Ye Zhangqing saw a completely different Wuji Xiancheng.

Put it this way: perhaps just across a street, the scenery on either side is completely different, and they belong to two entirely different forces.

Since they fall under different forces' jurisdiction, the rules naturally differ as well.

Some forces prohibit cultivators from fighting privately in the city, while others don't care about such things.

Anyway, within Wuji Xiancheng right now, the rules are a motley assortment; crossing one street changes them completely, so people in the city are often clueless, utterly at a loss.

For no apparent reason, they end up violating the city's regulations.