Chapter 2228: You Can't Survive on the Thirty-Third Floor?

The manager of San Shi San Lou personally led the way, welcoming the person into the building.

As for that Elder of Ultimate Bliss Palace, he still had a dark face like yesterday, obviously still holding a grudge over the previous incident.

Upon entering the building, facing the banquet prepared by the manager of San Shi San Lou, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder bluntly refused.

"No need for a meal; take me to see that Earth Dragon."

"He doesn't have the mood to eat now; besides, the food at San Shi San Lou is just average—honestly, it can't compare to the canteen."

"Look, San Shi San Lou is now so deserted that hardly any guests can be seen inside."

"He directly wanted to see that Earth Dragon; after thinking all night, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder felt the most crucial point this time was still the Earth Dragon's condition."

"Having gone through the previous two times, this time he needs to personally confirm the Earth Dragon's situation."

"Only after confirming there really is no problem will he consider accepting the manager of San Shi San Lou's proposal."

"The manager of San Shi San Lou seemed unfazed and readily nodded in agreement."

"Immediately, the two went all the way to the top floor, passed through the entrance, and entered a Dong Fu."

"Upon entering the Dong Fu, looking around, everywhere was filled with flying yellow sand—this was a yellow sand space."

"Even the sky was hazy, with yellow sand flying everywhere."

"As the two entered, the ground soon trembled, and then a huge Earth Dragon tore through the yellow sand surface and burst out from underground."

"Its draconic beast insectile form looked somewhat strange, yet its aura was immensely powerful."

"It seemed to have improved since the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder last saw it; its aura had increased somewhat, easily noticeable."

"The Earth Dragon did not attack the two; after appearing, it affectionately lowered its head and crawled before the manager of San Shi San Lou, behaving obediently."

"As for the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder, he had no intention of paying attention; he didn't care, satisfiedly nodding."

"It has improved compared to before."

"Recently, there has been some breakthrough."

"Well, it's not far from the Immortal Venerable realm."

"Not bad."

"With their eyesight, it was naturally easy to see that this Earth Dragon was about to break through, and its condition was good—there was no sign of any problem."

"However, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder still felt uneasy; he personally examined the Earth Dragon inside and out."

"Only after confirming the Earth Dragon indeed had no issues did he turn to the manager of San Shi San Lou and say:"

"Let's go outside to talk."

"Okay."

"This Dong Fu's environment is not good, at least for human cultivators; from the start, it was designed for this Earth Dragon."

"Its interior environment was also designed according to what suits the Earth Dragon best."

"After calming the Earth Dragon, the two left the Dong Fu, entered a room, and after sitting down, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder finally spoke."

"The Earth Dragon is fine, but how can you guarantee that kid surnamed Ye will definitely agree?"

"That's also a question, after all Ye Zhangqing is no fool; he has no beast companion on hand—how could he possibly agree?"

"For that, the manager of San Shi San Lou had already prepared his reply, grinning."

"Naturally, wealth moves hearts."

"How so?"

"This time it still depends on you, Dao brother; I think, as long as there are enough treasures, that Ye-surnamed kid won't refuse."

"What treasures do I still have?"

"Upon hearing he'd have to spend again, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder instantly flared up; the previous two times had already left him penniless—where would he get treasures or immortal crystals?"

"Treasures, immortal crystals—if you don't have them, it's fine; Dao brother, you can take out your sect's land in Wuji Xiancheng, which is more attractive than any treasures or immortal crystals; that Ye-surnamed kid will definitely agree."

"What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Upon hearing they wanted to put the sect's land in Wuji Xiancheng up as a stake, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder exploded in anger."

"If they lose, the sect will probably skin him alive."

"Even if the death penalty is waived, at the very least he'd be exiled to those bitter cold lands to do hard labor for the sect."

"The risk is too great, so without even thinking, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder directly shook his head and refused, joking."

"Seeing the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder shaking his head like a rattle, the manager of San Shi San Lou also shook his head helplessly."

"Then there's nothing to be done; as the saying goes, if you're unwilling to sacrifice the child, you can't catch the wolf—without enough temptation, that Ye-surnamed kid might not agree."

"Even if you have a sure-win chance then, it would be useless."

"In the manager of San Shi San Lou's words, there was full helplessness."

"It feels like the meat was already at his lips, but because he was reluctant earlier, he let it escape in the end—what a shame."

"Looking at the manager of San Shi San Lou like that, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder said with a grim face:"

"You figure it out yourself—how many treasures and immortal crystals have I already lost? Besides, won't you San Shi San Lou contribute even a bit?"

"If we join forces, why should the stake come entirely from him?"

"For that, the manager of San Shi San Lou replied helplessly:"

"I have no money."

"You.................."

"Dao brother, you've seen it too—since the canteen rose, the blow to my San Shi San Lou has been huge; this building can barely keep a single table of customers each day, where am I to get money?"

"Before, that Ye-surnamed kid emptied the treasury again, and to this day it hasn't been replenished much."

"You..................."

"Upon hearing the manager of San Shi San Lou's explanation, the Ultimate Bliss Palace Elder grew angry, but also knew the other side was stating facts."

"After all, he has personally seen the current state of San Shi San Lou; the other party is not deceiving."

Though he was seething inside, he still gritted his teeth and uttered a sarcastic remark.

"San Shi San Lou really can't go on like this—what about the people behind you? Are you just going to ignore them?"

The Elder of Jile Palace knew that behind San Shi San Lou there was still a mysterious boss.

The shopkeeper before him was merely a spokesperson for the other side; although he didn't know who that mysterious boss was, being able to bring San Shi San Lou this far shows the other party is not simple.

Since there's no money in the building now, go ask the other side for it—just like he goes to the Sect to ask for money.

But the shopkeeper of San Shi San Lou just shook his head helplessly.

"Do you think I haven't tried, Brother Dao? The higher-ups have already been considering whether to sell San Shi San Lou; otherwise, do you think I would have acted so urgently against Ye Zhangqing?"

"This is also for my own good—if I don't get rid of Ye Zhangqing, I won't be able to hold this shopkeeper position for even a few days, and by then I won't know what to do."

Those words, spoken sincerely by the San Shi San Lou shopkeeper, made the Jile Palace Elder believe them somewhat.

Indeed, San Shi San Lou is the most directly affected by the canteen's impact, even more so than his Jile Palace.

If it continues like this, San Shi San Lou really won't last long; when the shop closes, this old fellow truly won't know what to do, and will be assigned somewhere else.

Therefore, the other side's urgent desire to get rid of Ye Zhangqing is also understandable.