Chapter 2204: I'm doing legitimate business

Not a single person came to top up all noon; the many girls were anxious inside, but Ye Zhangqing was very calm.

Bored and with nothing to do, he wandered to the hall, saw the girls with worried faces, and Ye Zhangqing said with a smile.

"Don't be so worried, there's no rush."

"Sir, is this price................."

"Don't worry, it'll be fine in a few days."

All the girls felt the price was really too high; a starting price of one hundred thousand immortal crystals—who would be willing to spend that?

But Ye Zhangqing wasn't worried at all; the main person hasn't returned yet, and the people of the major forces in the city also need time to raise money.

When they return, the immortal crystals won't be a problem.

Hearing Ye Zhangqing say that, although the girls were still worried in their hearts, they didn't continue speaking.

They didn't dare to contradict Ye Zhangqing; although during this time getting along, Ye Zhangqing gave the impression of being easygoing, but that wasn't a reason for the girls to be presumptuous.

The whole day passed with hardly any business; in the evening, Ye Zhangqing, Huang Lao, and Zuo Fu sat together, drinking and chatting idly.

Food and drink were certainly indispensable; during the meal, Ye Zhangqing heard from his attendant girls that the city would hold an auction tomorrow.

It was said that the auction was of high standard, jointly organized by the Ultimate Bliss Palace and San Shi San Lou.

It was the first auction held after the major changes in Wuji Xiancheng's layout, and it seemed that a cultivation treasure land would also be auctioned.

This was also the news Ye Zhangqing had told the girls to pay attention to.

Although the Dao One Immortal Sect had obtained several cultivation treasure lands this time, it was still too few; if there was an opportunity, they would definitely strive for it.

Moreover, the girls had been in Wuji Xiancheng all along, so they were more familiar with the city's situation; thus Ye Zhangqing casually told them to keep an eye out for such news.

Unexpectedly, it really came.

Upon hearing this news, Ye Zhangqing's eyes lit up; he casually contacted Qi Xiong and informed him of the matter.

Qi Xiong quickly replied, saying he would personally come to Wuji Xiancheng tomorrow to see if he could secure it.

"Kid, that cultivation treasure land is likely put up by the Ultimate Bliss Palace; given the Ultimate Bliss Palace's nature, the price won't be low."

"Money is not a problem."

Huang Lao reminded him; in response, Ye Zhangqing replied nonchalantly, saying he lacked everything except money.

Upon hearing that, Huang Lao was stunned, then came to his senses; after thinking it over, it indeed seemed to be the case.

Judging by this kid's speed of amassing wealth, he certainly isn't short of money; even those great sects don't have this kid's terrifying ability to accumulate wealth.

After eating and drinking their fill, the three of them—Ye Zhangqing, Bai Hua Xianzi, and the other girls—went back to rest.

Early the next morning, Qi Xiong brought Hong Zun and rushed to Wuji Xiancheng.

They waited in the sect's manor for Ye Zhangqing to wake up.

As usual, it was that familiar time when Ye Zhangqing finally arrived late.

"You kid................."

Seeing Ye Zhangqing finally appear now, Qi Xiong felt helpless.

"Sect Master, you really came early."

"Early? I've been waiting for you two Shíchén."

Hong Zun's mouth twitched as he spoke; Ye Zhangqing, naturally unbothered, found a seat, plopped down, and began talking about the auction.

Although the Dao One Immortal Sect and the Ultimate Bliss Palace are on bad terms, in this auction the highest bidder wins; the Dao One Immortal Sect will bid normally, and if they win the item they want, no one can say anything.

After a brief exchange, Qi Xiong decided to participate.

But he had no confidence, not knowing whether he could win that cultivation treasure land.

"I brought one million immortal crystals this time, but I don't know if it's enough, and I'm afraid other forces will compete."

"There definitely will be, but as for the immortal crystals, Sect Master, you don't need to worry."

Ye Zhangqing said lightly; after speaking, he casually tossed two space rings to Qi Xiong.

After receiving the space rings and checking their contents, Qi Xiong was completely dumbfounded.

He saw that the two space rings were filled to the brim with immortal crystals, the quantity absolutely exceeding one million.

After regaining his composure, Qi Xiong looked at Ye Zhangqing with a complex expression and muttered.

"Kid, which faction did you rob?"

These immortal crystals definitely aren't Ye Zhangqing's own; moreover, since he arrived in Wuji Xiancheng only a short while ago, he's managed to gather this many immortal crystals—just whose treasury did he loot for them?

But Ye Zhangqing isn't that kind of person; he's not Xu Jie—if it were Xu Jie, then it would make sense.

Ye Zhangqing replied helplessly.

"Sect Master, what are you saying? I'm doing legitimate business."

"Huh??? "

Then, with Ye Zhangqing's explanation, Qi Xiong finally understood.

This terrifying wealth-accumulating ability is enviable.

In just a few short days, he's amassed this many immortal crystals; moreover, according to Ye Zhangqing's words, in two days there will be a large sum, at which point he will have Huang Lao send it back to the sect.

With this money, Qi Xiong can vigorously develop the sect, recruit disciples, purchase medicinal pills, and so on.

Listening to Ye Zhangqing's offhand description, Qi Xiong fell silent—is this the confidence that comes with wealth?

With immortal crystals, developing the sect is naturally no problem; all that nonsense about lacking reputation is just empty.

Directly raising the cultivation resources, who would still care about reputation or lack thereof?

"Good."

After a moment's pause, Qi Xiong nodded heavily, said nothing more—developing the sect is everyone's shared goal.

After handing the immortal crystals to Qi Xiong, Ye Zhangqing planned to go to the canteen.

Seeing that, Qi Xiong said.

"You're not coming with us to the auction?"

"What would I go do? You Sect Masters can just go."

"Ye Zhangqing had no interest in this auction, so he naturally didn't think of going to join the fun."

"However, for safety's sake, he still asked Elder Zuo to come along."

"With Elder Zuo there, even if something unexpected happens or someone clueless shows up, there's nothing to worry about."

"Qi Xiong nodded and didn't insist."

"The two first went to the canteen with Ye Zhangqing and took a look around."

"Just seeing that Qi Xiong, who only had Ancestor Realm cultivation, being called 'Sect Master' by Ye Zhangqing over and over, all the women in the canteen fell silent."

"The Sect Master only has Ancestor Realm cultivation? What does that mean? As the head of a sect, his cultivation is even lower than that of his subordinate Elders? That doesn't seem right."

"However, they didn't dare voice their doubts; upon hearing Ye Zhangqing repeatedly call him 'Sect Master,' the women, upon seeing Qi Xiong, also performed a respectful salute and called out 'Sect Master.'"

"When it was about time, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun then rushed to San Shi San Lou."

"Of course, during that time they naturally ate a big bowl of rice; having come all this way, how could they let themselves go hungry?"

"Zuo Fu accompanied them as well."

"San Shi San Lou is not a trump card of the Dao One Immortal Sect; it lies within the sphere of influence of the Extreme Bliss Palace."

"Perhaps that's why they are so close, and even jointly host the auction."

"This auction attracted many people, mainly because of the Extreme Bliss Palace."

"After all, this is a major power in the Immortal Realm; the things they bring out are naturally not mundane, everyone wants to come try their luck, and even if they can't buy anything, just opening their eyes is good."