Chapter 2213

Ye Changqing let Qi Xiong stay in Boundless Immortal City for two more days, then return together with the immortal crystals.

Translation: Ye Zhangqing let Qi Xiong stay in Wuji Xiancheng for two more days, and when the time comes, bring the immortal crystals back together.

We need to keep numbers: two more days.

Make sure to keep "immortal crystals" as "immortal crystals". Use plural? The Chinese "immortal crystals" could be plural or mass noun. We'll translate as "immortal crystals". Keep meaning.

As for that, Qi Xiong didn't refuse.

Translation: As for that, Qi Xiong didn't refuse.

Within the Sect, there's nothing much going on, so he doesn't need to personally guard as Sect Master; daily affairs can be handled by Wu Shou, Shi Song, and the others.

Translation: There's nothing much going on in the sect, so he doesn't need to personally guard as Sect Master; daily affairs can be handled by Wu Shou, Shi Song, and the others.

We need to keep Sect Master as Sect Master. Also Wu Shou, Shi Song, and them maybe "Wu Shou, Shi Song, and them". We'll translate: Wu Shou, Shi Song, and the others.

And as Wang Yu returned to Boundless Immortal City, after angrily charging a million immortal crystals,

Translation: And with Wang Yu returning to Wuji Xiancheng, after furiously charging a million immortal crystals,

And with Wang Yu returning to Boundless Immortal City, after angrily charging a million immortal crystals,

Just as Ye Changqing had thought, that evening dinner, people from other forces also gradually returned to Boundless Immortal City.

Translation: Just as Ye Zhangqing had thought, that evening, people from other forces also gradually returned to Wuji Xiancheng.

And the first thing they did upon returning was naturally to come to Ye Changqing's place, to satisfy their cravings and relieve their hunger.

Translation: And the first thing they did upon returning was naturally to come to Ye Zhangqing's place to indulge their cravings and satisfy their hunger.

Wang Yu's reaction was the same; seeing the Canteen launch an opening promotion for charging immortal crystals, he immediately took action.

Translation: Wang Yu's reaction was the same; seeing the canteen launch an opening courtesy discount, a promotion for charging immortal crystals, he immediately took action.

We need to keep Canteen as Canteen. "promotion for charging immortal crystals" maybe "promotion for charging immortal crystals". We'll translate: a promotion for charging immortal crystals.

After all, coming from a great sect and a powerful clan, his wealth far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators.

Translation: After all, coming from a great sect and a powerful clan, their wealth far surpasses that of loose cultivators.

Those loose cultivators are unwilling to risk their wealth and lives, but people from the major forces can.

Translation: Loose cultivators are unwilling to stake their fortunes and lives, but those from the major powers can.

Moreover, upon further thought, since they'll have to come eat anyway, calculating it shows that a one‑time bulk charge is clearly more economical.

Translation: Moreover, upon reflection, since they'll have to come eat anyway, a one-time top-up is clearly more economical.

Especially after charging a million immortal crystals, they also get a chance to order a dish, making it even more tempting.

Translation: Especially since topping up over a million immortal crystals also grants a chance to order a dish, making it even more tempting.

So that night, the people charging immortal crystals came in an endless stream.

Translation: So that night, the stream of people charging immortal crystals was endless.

Those elders, almost each of them charged a million immortal crystals, earning a chance to order a special dish, just like Wang Yu.

Translation: Those elders, almost each of them charged a million immortal crystals, earning a chance to order a special dish, just like Wang Yu.

As for the younger disciples whose backgrounds aren't particularly wealthy, some of them don't have a million immortal crystals.

Translation: As for the younger disciples whose foundations aren't that rich, some of them don't have a million immortal crystals on hand.

After making a trip back, they managed to scrape together roughly several hundred thousand immortal crystals.

Translation: After making a trip back, they managed to scrape together roughly a few hundred thousand immortal crystals.

But eyeing the chance to order a special dish, they pooled their resources, and a few people jointly charged a million immortal crystals, which was enough to get a taste of the special dish.

Translation: Yet they eyed the chance to order a special dish; pooling together, the last few people jointly charged a million immortal crystals, which counted as being able to enjoy a bite of the special dish.

As for that, Ye Changqing imposed no limit; regardless of how many people, as long as it was voluntary, it was fine.

Translation: Regarding this, Ye Zhangqing imposed no limit; as long as it's voluntary, any number of people is fine.

"Shī xiōng, let us brothers cooperate and charge a million immortal crystals; then we can eat the special dish together, how about that?"

Translation: "Shī xiōng, let us brothers cooperate and charge a million immortal crystals; then we can enjoy the special dish together, how about that?"

We need to keep Shī xiōng as Shī xiōng. Also special dish maybe special dish. We'll translate: charge a million immortal crystals.

"I was just thinking the same."

Translation: "I was just thinking the same."

"Haha, good."

Translation: "Haha, good."

"We brothers will charge together."

Translation: "We brothers will charge together."

"Alright, customer."

Translation: "Alright, customer."

A crowd of girls in the main hall, some serving meals, some handling the immortal crystal charging, were busy nonstop.

Translation: A crowd of girls in the main hall, some serving meals, some handling the immortal crystal charging, were busy nonstop.

We need to keep main hall as main hall. Not in glossary; we translate meaning. "those serving meals, serving meals" means "some serving meals, some handling the immortal crystal charging". We'll translate: some serving meals, some handling the immortal crystal charging.

And out back, Ye Changqing watched immortal crystals flow incessantly into his pockets.

Translation: Meanwhile, out back, Ye Zhangqing saw immortal crystals flowing incessantly into his pockets.

Nearby, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun stared dumbfounded.

Translation: Nearby, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun looked dumbfounded.

In such a short time—less than half a Shíchén—the two roughly estimated that Ye Changqing's side had already gained nearly five million immortal crystals.

Translation: In such a short time—less than half an hour—the two roughly estimated that Ye Zhangqing's side had already gained nearly five million immortal crystals.

We need to keep Shíchén as Shíchén. So half a Shíchén => half a Shíchén. We'll translate: less than half a Shíchén.

"My goodness.........."

Translation: "My goodness.............."

We need to keep the ellipsis? Probably keep as is.

Hong Zun had sobered up half from his drink, yet still wondered how these immortal crystals could be earned so easily.

Translation: Hong Zun had sobered up half from his drink, wondering how these immortal crystals could be earned so easily.

Even if you were guarding an Immortal Crystal Vein, you couldn't make money this fast; this is practically throwing money away.

Translation: Even if you were guarding an immortal crystal vein, you wouldn't make money this fast; this is practically throwing money away.

We need to keep Immortal Crystal Vein as Immortal Crystal Vein. We'll translate: immortal crystal vein.

Before, Ye Changqing never had the idea of amassing wealth; besides, he wasn't lacking in Xiūliàn resources, so what would he need all that money for?

Translation: Before, Ye Zhangqing never had the idea of amassing wealth; besides, he doesn't lack cultivation resources, so what would he need all that money for?

Xiūliàn resources

This was the first time Ye Changqing actively wanted to make money, and the result, well, was beyond expectations.

Translation: This is the first time Ye Zhangqing actively wanted to make money, and the result, well, was beyond expectation.

Just one person, his money‑making speed already rivals that of a major sect, even surpassing it.

Translation: Just one person, his money-making speed already rivals that of a major sect, even surpassing it.

Space rings filled with immortal crystals kept being delivered to Ye Changqing's hands.

Translation: One after another, space rings filled with immortal crystals kept being delivered into Ye Zhangqing's hands.

We need to keep Space Ring as Space Ring. So Space Ring => Space Ring.

As for these immortal crystals, Ye Changqing showed little surprise; they were meant for the Sect, and he personally had little use for them.

Translation: As for these immortal crystals, Ye Zhangqing didn't show much surprise; they're meant for the sect, and they're of little use to him personally.

We need to keep Sect as Sect.

Inside the main hall, people were eating; the Canteen, which had been quiet for days, became lively again.

Translation: Inside the main hall, people eating, eating; the canteen, which had been quiet for days, became lively again.

We need to keep Canteen as Canteen.

The cultivators coming and going were all curious, wondering when such a tavern had appeared in Boundless Immortal City.

Translation: The coming and going cultivators were all curious, wondering when such a tavern had appeared within Wuji Xiancheng.

Moreover, the decoration was so simple it could be called shabby, yet the business was booming.

Translation: Moreover, the decoration is so simple it could be called shabby, yet the business is booming.

During that time, naturally some people curious to give it a try, but as soon as they asked the price, they were left stunned.

Translation: During this time, naturally some people curious to give it a try, but right after asking the price, they were left dumbfounded.

Looking at the attendant introducing the service, pointing at the large tubs not far away, her eyes filled with shock, her stare wide open.

Translation: Looking at the attendant in charge of the introduction, pointing at the not‑far‑away large barrels, her eyes full of shock, her eyes widened as she said,

"Ten thousand immortal crystals just to eat this?"

Translation: "Ten thousand immortal crystals just to eat this?"

"Hmm, customer, our shop temporarily doesn't support ordering dishes."

Translation: "Hmm, customer, our shop temporarily doesn't support ordering dishes."

"Are you crazy?"

Translation: "Are you crazy?"

"No, customer."

Translation: "No, customer."

Shocked by that heavenly‑defying price, they fled straight away—ten thousand immortal crystals!

Translation: Overwhelmed by this heaven‑defying price, they were scared off straight away—ten thousand immortal crystals.

Even if you took it to the San Shi San Lou, you could definitely order a full table of dishes, as long as you didn't pick those top‑grade ingredients.

Translation: Even if you took it to San Shi San Lou, you could definitely order a full table of dishes, as long as you don't pick those top‑grade ingredients.

We need to keep San Shi San Lou as San Shi San Lou.

But upon arriving at the Canteen, it was just a big pot of rice with one meat and two vegetable dishes?

Translation: But when you get to the canteen, it's just a big pot of rice with one meat and two vegetable dishes?

Only someone whose brain had been kicked by a donkey would come here to eat.

Translation: Only someone whose brain got kicked by a donkey would come eat here.

Still, they glanced oddly at the crowd happily eating in the hall, wondering if these people were just burning through their excess wealth.

Translation: Still, they glanced oddly at the crowd happily eating in the hall, wondering if these folks were just burning money because they had too much.

Most people, after inquiring about the price, turned and left immediately, without any hesitation.

Translation: Most people, after inquiring about the price, turned and left immediately, without a hint of hesitation.

But a small minority chose to stay and give it a try.

Translation: But a small minority chose to stay and give it a try.

With so many people, there must be something special about them; otherwise it wouldn't be like this.

Translation: With so many people, there must be something special about them; otherwise this couldn't happen.

Ten thousand immortal crystals, though painful, are still bearable for these people if they grit their teeth.

Translation: Ten thousand immortal crystals may hurt, but for these people, gritting their teeth they can still bear it.

Or perhaps these people think more openly—immortal crystals are meant to be spent; why begrudge using them, why begrudge not using them, and why slave away to earn them?

Translation: Or perhaps these people think more openly—immortal crystals are meant to be spent; if they're reluctant to spend this and reluctant to spend that, why painstakingly earn immortal crystals?

So this small group, after gritting their teeth, still chose to try it—and that very try left them unable to turn back.

Translation: So this small group, gritting their teeth, still chose to try, and that very try left them unable to turn back.

After a mouthful of food, they understood why the tavern's price was so outrageous, yet it still managed to draw such a crowd.

Translation: After a mouthful of food, they understood why this tavern's price is so outrageous, yet it still manages to draw such a crowd.

This flavor........... compared to the San Shi San Lou, it's practically like pig feed.

Translation: This flavor........... compared to San Shi San Lou, it's practically pig feed.

We need to keep San Shi San Lou as San Shi San Lou.

There's simply no comparison—no wonder ten thousand immortal crystals just get you a bowl of rice, with no dish choice, pre‑cooked, yet so many people come and line up to eat.

Translation: There's simply no comparison; no wonder a bowl of rice costs ten thousand immortal crystals, you can't choose the dish, it's pre‑cooked, yet so many people come and even line up to eat.

Indeed, it has something extraordinary about it.

Translation: Indeed, it has something extraordinary.

Somehow, a feeling arose that they had gained something; spending those ten thousand immortal crystals didn't feel like a waste.

Translation: Somehow, deep down, there's a feeling of having gained—spending ten thousand immortal crystals doesn't feel like a loss.

This idea had never occurred to him before; not even a trace of it.

After finishing a bowl of wind-rolled fragmented clouds, he couldn't help licking his tongue.

Delicious, really delicious, but I haven't had enough.

But he hesitated in his heart; this bowl costs ten thousand immortal crystals, and a cultivator's appetite is an unsolvable mystery.

One can go without food entirely, but if one wants to eat, there's no limit.

So, if he lets loose and eats to his heart's content, those few immortal crystals in his pocket would probably be gone after one meal.

He forcibly restrained himself; better to wait and eat later, slow and steady.

"Top me up with one hundred thousand immortal crystals."

However, before leaving, among these people, someone still topped up immortal crystals.

Although he doesn't have a million immortal crystals and can't get the chance for that special dish, but calculating, one hundred thousand immortal crystals is still more cost-effective.

Anyway, he'll have to come back to eat anyway, so he might as well top up.

Some topped up one hundred thousand, some twenty, some thirty.

After the mealtime passed and after counting, Qi Xiong and Hong Zun stared at Ye Zhangqing with wide-eyed astonishment, clicking their tongues.

"Tsk tsk, I say Zhangqing, in the time of this meal you've already racked up tens of millions of immortal crystals?"

"Even a great sect in the Immortal Realm doesn't have this terrifying money-making ability."

"If I were to say, having you, kid, my Dao One Immortal Sect might not even need immortal crystal veins; where could you find immortal crystal veins as fast as you? Digging out ten to twenty thousand immortal crystals a day would already be not bad."

Qi Xiong and Hong Zun were truly astonished; you know, this is just the time of a meal, and it's already tens of millions of immortal crystals.