Chapter 2202: Today's Day Off

Ye Zhangqing now just wants to make money, revive the sect, and not talk about all that flashy nonsense.

Want to eat? Just pay, it's that simple.

In the dining hall, just as Ye Zhangqing said, Wang Yu and the others have no money; even though they are eyeing that mouth‑watering aroma of the food, they have no way to get any.

As for stealing, they wouldn't dare, with Huang Lao and Zuo Fu still around.

Besides, they've indeed eaten quite a lot; although they could still eat more, without money there's nothing they can do.

They could only resign themselves to leaving.

As for those two loose cultivators, although they also ate two bowls, the immortal crystals on them are long gone; now they're still squatting at the door swallowing saliva, but with empty pockets, they're out of luck.

As the crowd left, the girls also began tidying up.

In such a short mealtime, it literally dropped the girls' jaws—how could immortal crystals come so easily?

After living so many years and seeing plenty of powerful cultivators, I've never encountered anything like this.

Those immortal crystals practically ran into the space ring on their own, as if they'd grown legs.

"Good heavens, at this rate, milord, you'll probably become the richest person in the Immortal Realm before long!"

"I'm dumbfounded."

"Just how many immortal crystals did we collect just now?"

"I don't know, but it's probably close to ten million."

"My goodness."

"In less than an hour, we've already gathered nearly ten million immortal crystals—you know, those major sects only get that much in a whole year."

At that moment, someone suddenly spoke up.

"Milord is so capable; if we follow him, might we also ascend to heaven with our chickens and dogs someday?"

Upon hearing that, the girls' eyes all lit up.

"Yeah, now they're all considered Ye Zhangqing's people; with his abilities, it's definitely a good thing for them."

"Just look at milord's wealth‑gathering ability shown today; even if he casually lets a bit slip through his fingers later, it'll be enough for them to enjoy."

For a moment, the girls unconsciously started fantasizing, while also feeling full of motivation.

Following Ye Zhangqing seems to promise a brighter future.

After tidying everything up, the girls returned to the backyard, just as Ye Zhangqing gathered everyone and announced that tomorrow would be a day off.

Hearing that, the girls were all bewildered.

We've just had a great start, earning nearly ten million immortal crystals—why rest now? Shouldn't we press on?

The leading girl couldn't help but speak up cautiously.

"Milord, the momentum is strong now; shouldn't we press our advantage?"

Ye Zhangqing wasn't annoyed, still wearing a light smile, and replied.

"No rush; we also need to give others some time to raise funds."

Huh???

For a moment they didn't grasp the meaning, but Ye Zhangqing didn't explain; he simply told the girls to rest tomorrow and then left with Bai Hua Xianzi and a few of the girls.

Meanwhile, the people of the various powers returning to their respective stations all faced the same pressing problem: they had no money.

At the Wang family's station, Wang Yu returned to his room, furrowed his brow, and muttered to himself.

"How did it just disappear? I had five hundred thousand immortal crystals—what do I do now?"

"A single meal mysteriously swallowed up my entire net worth; the crucial part is, I have no immortal crystals now—how am I supposed to eat from now on?"

After thinking it over, Wang Yu finally muttered to himself.

"Why not go home and get some more?"

"As the head of the Wang family, Wang Yu naturally couldn't have only five hundred thousand immortal crystals, though most of his savings are surely kept at home."

"After all, unlike loose cultivators, one doesn't need to carry all one's wealth on one's person."

"For people like Wang Yu and them from the immortal clans, the family is definitely safer."

"If you keep it on you and run into a reckless killer who robs and murders, you'd have nowhere to cry."

"The idea of going home to get money made Wang Yu unable to sit still; he immediately set out to leave."

But just then, disciples came one after another to see him.

"Head, I want to go out of the city for a trip."

"Head, I want to go to the Wuji Shanmai for some training."

"Head, I want to take a few days off to attend a fellow cultivator's birthday banquet."

Huh???

Seeing so many people asking for leave, Wang Yu was a bit displeased, but his mind was full of immortal crystals right now, so he couldn't worry about all that.

Besides, Wuji Xiancheng had nothing going on at the moment, so it was fine; he therefore agreed.

That night, Wang Yu rode his own immortal vessel straight toward his family.

Not just the Wang family; that night, within Wuji Xiancheng, many immortal vessels flew out, speeding off in different directions.

It looked like they were in a hurry, as if something urgent had come up.

The cultivators in the city still didn't know what had happened; they were just curious, making it gossip after tea and meals.

As for the newly opened canteen, it hadn't even entered people's sight, since Ye Zhangqing hadn't made a big fuss with any ceremony.

They didn't even know that the Verdant Cloud Lodge had changed hands.

Rushing back to the family at breakneck speed, upon seeing Wang Yu, his spouse asked doubtfully.

"Husband, aren't you supposed to be guarding Wuji Xiancheng? Why did you come back?"

Wuji Xiancheng is still unstable; logically, Wang Yu shouldn't be returning home at this time.

In response, Wang Yu casually gave a perfunctory reply, then went straight to the point.

Something came up in the city, right? Get me some immortal crystals, I need them.

How much?

Two million, I guess.

What?

I didn't think much of it at first, after all, it's normal for a man out doing business to need money.

Before, when Wang Yu needed money, she never said anything.

But this time, hearing the amount Wang Yu mentioned, the beautiful lady was completely stunned.

What's this? Opening with two million—are you trying to buy a city?

Facing his Dao companion's wide-eyed stare, Wang Yu had no choice but to explain.

I need them.

Faced with Wang Yu's serious expression, the beautiful lady fell silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

Alright, I'll get them for you.

After all, they've been Dao companions for many years, trust definitely exists, so the beautiful lady ultimately gave Wang Yu two million immortal crystals.

Having put away the immortal crystals, Wang Yu immediately prepared to leave; seeing this, the beautiful lady asked concernedly.

You're leaving so soon? Won't you stay the night?

How long have you been back? Not even time for a cup of tea, and you're leaving with the money?

In response, Wang Yu said somewhat anxiously.

Madam, you know I can't leave Wuji Xiancheng, I have to go back.

But you don't have to work so hard.

As the family head, how could I not lead from the front? Alright, I'm leaving now, you stay home and relax.

After bidding farewell to the beautiful lady, Wang Yu strode out of the Dong Fu.

But just as he exited the Dong Fu, he met an old man face-to-face; this old man was an Elder of the Wang Family, who had been jointly overseeing Wuji Xiancheng with Wang Yu during this period.

The two met face to face, their eyes locking—one showed a flicker of doubt, the other a hint of embarrassment.

Wang Yu spoke first.

Aren't you supposed to be at a fellow Daoist's banquet? Why are you in the clan?