Chapter 2266

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Tianlin is quite efficient; by the next morning at breakfast, he had already brought the map.

Interpret: Tianlin is quite efficient in doing things; the next morning at breakfast time, he already brought the map.

Tianlin was quite efficient; the next morning at breakfast, he had already brought the map.

It marked the information of all shops and houses within Dengxian Immortal City.

"On it were marked all the shops and houses' information within Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng." Use Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng. So: "It marked all the shops and houses' information within Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng."

Ye Zhangqing, just pick whatever you like; I'll have someone handle it later.

Given how prosperous Dengxian Immortal City is, the shops in the city naturally have no vacancies; basically, they're all operating.

"Given the prosperity of Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, the shops in the city naturally have no vacancies; basically all are in operation." Use Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng. So: "Given the prosperity of Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, the shops in the city naturally have no vacancies; basically all are in operation."

Moreover, speaking of good locations, even if you held immortal crystals, you'd have no way to get one.

But for Ye Zhangqing, it's no trouble at all; he can pick whatever he likes, and afterward the Heavenly Family will naturally handle it.

"But for Ye Zhangqing, it's no problem at all; he can pick whatever he likes, and afterward the Heavenly Family will naturally take care of it." Use Ye Zhangqing, Heavenly Family. So: "But for Ye Zhangqing, it's no problem at all; he can pick whatever he likes, and afterward the Heavenly Family will naturally take care of it."

After thanking Tianlin, Ye Zhangqing picked up the map and examined it carefully.

"After thanking Tianlin, Ye Zhangqing picked up the map and examined it carefully." Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin. So: "After thanking Tianlin, Ye Zhangqing picked up the map and examined it carefully."

The shop requirements aren't complicated; as long as the space is enough, that's fine.

"The requirements for the shop aren't complicated; just enough space will do." So: "The requirements for the shop aren't complicated; just enough space will do."

However, being near a busy area would naturally be best.

"However, if it could be near a place with heavy foot traffic, that would naturally be best." So: "However, if it could be near a place with heavy foot traffic, that would naturally be best."

He didn't overthink it; after a brief discussion with the Hundred Flowers Fairy and the other ladies, Ye Zhangqing chose a shop.

"Not overthinking it, after discussing a few words with Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls, Ye Zhangqing selected a shop." Use Bai Hua Xianzi, Ye Zhangqing. So: "Not overthinking it, after discussing a few words with Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls, Ye Zhangqing selected a shop."

This shop happens to be suitable for a restaurant, and Ye Zhangqing chose it also because taking over would be more convenient.

"This shop happens to be a restaurant already; Ye Zhangqing chose it also considering that taking over would be more convenient." So: "This shop happens to be a restaurant already; Ye Zhangqing chose it also considering that taking over would be more convenient."

At least the kitchen facilities don't need to be redone; you can take it over and open for business right away.

"At least the fire room and such don't need to be redone; it's the type where you can just take over and open for business." Use Fire Room. So: "At least the Fire Room and such don't need to be redone; it's the type where you can just take over and open for business."

Seeing Ye Zhangqing decide on this shop, Tianlin nodded.

"Seeing Ye Zhangqing decide on this shop, Tianlin nodded and said." Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin. So: "Seeing Ye Zhangqing decide on this shop, Tianlin nodded and said."

"Good, I'll have someone take care of it; once we finish our side, it should be about done."

'"Alright, I'll have someone take care of it; once we finish our side, it should be about done."' So: '"Alright, I'll have someone take care of it; once we finish our side, it should be about done."'

"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Tian, these immortal crystals..."

Before Ye Zhangqing could finish speaking, Tianlin waved his hand dismissively.

"Before Ye Zhangqing could finish, Tianlin waved his hand indifferently." Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin. So: "Before Ye Zhangqing could finish, Tianlin waved his hand indifferently."

"Immortal crystals are nothing; we brothers still talk about this? Ye Zhangqing likes it, I'm giving you this shop—I still have this authority as the young master."

"Immortal crystals are nothing; we brothers still talk about this? Ye Zhang

That's right; even if you wanted a whole street, the young master Tian could give it to you.

"That's right; even if you wanted a whole street, the young master Tian could give it to you."

Miao Qianqian laughed and teased, but it wasn't a false promise—Tianlin could indeed give it, though Ye Changqing had no need for it.

"Miao Qianqian beside them laughed and teased, though it's not false—Tianlin could indeed give such a thing, but Ye Zhangqing would have no use for it." Use Miao Qianqian, Tianlin, Ye Zhangqing. So: "Miao Qianqian beside them laughed and teased, though it's not false—Tianlin could indeed give such a thing, but Ye Zhangqing would have no use for it."

It was intended to pay for the immortal crystals, tit for tat; besides, this little perk isn't worth taking—it would just incur a favor.

'"It's for the immortal crystals; one thing at a time, besides, this little advantage—taking it means nothing, and instead you'd owe a favor."' Need to keep quotes? The line is not quoted in Chinese but seems like Ye Zhangqing's thought. We'll translate as a statement: "It's for the immortal crystals; one thing at a time, besides, this little advantage—taking it means nothing, and instead you'd owe a favor."

Compared to immortal crystals, owing a favor can be more troublesome, especially over such a minor issue.

"Compared to immortal crystals, favors can sometimes be the most troublesome, especially for such a trivial matter." So: "Compared to immortal crystals, favors can sometimes be the most troublesome, especially for such a trivial matter."

No matter how Ye Changqing argued, Tianlin flatly refused to accept it, even threatening to turn hostile if money was offered.

"But no matter what Ye Zhangqing said, Tianlin stubbornly refused to accept payment, even saying he'd turn hostile if money was offered." Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin. So: "But no matter what Ye Zhangqing said, Tianlin stubbornly refused to accept payment, even saying he'd turn hostile if money was offered."

Finally, Ye Changqing resignedly nodded and agreed.

"In the end, Ye Zhangqing had no choice but to nod in agreement." Use Ye Zhangqing. So: "In the end, Ye Zhangqing had no choice but to nod in agreement."

"Hehe, that's right; actually I have no other requests—I just hope to be able to eat more of Brother Ye's hot meals in the future."

Worried that Ye Changqing might misunderstand, Tianlin took the initiative to explain.

"Fearing Ye Zhangqing might misunderstand, Tianlin proactively explained." Use Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin. So: "Fearing Ye Zhangqing might misunderstand, Tianlin proactively explained."

He wouldn't stoop to repaying a small favor with a grudge.

"He wouldn't do something stupid like repaying a small kindness with vengeance over such a minor favor." So: "He wouldn't do something stupid like repaying a small kindness with vengeance over such a minor favor."

If he had any request, it was just about food, so he bluntly said so.

"If he had any thought, it was simply about eating; he bluntly said it out." So: "If he had any thought, it was simply about eating; he bluntly said it out."

Upon hearing that, Ye Changqing smiled and nodded—if the conditions permitted, there was no issue.

"Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded; if conditions allowed, it was naturally no problem." Use Ye Zhangqing. So: "Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded; if conditions allowed, it was naturally no problem."

The shop issue was easily resolved; whether the restaurant's owner would agree to move was no concern of Ye Changqing.

"The shop matter was easily settled; as for whether the current restaurant owner is willing to move, Ye Zhangqing doesn't need to worry about it." So: "The shop matter was easily settled; as for whether the current restaurant owner is willing to move, Ye Zhangqing doesn't need to worry about it."

Besides, they couldn't refuse—they had to clear out the space regardless of their willingness.

"Moreover, they have no right to refuse; whether willing or not, they must vacate the premises." So: "Moreover, they have no right to refuse; whether willing or not, they must vacate the premises."

In the following days, Ye Changqing remained at the Tian household; meanwhile, Elder Huang's whereabouts with the Tian family patriarch were unknown, and he hadn't returned since arriving at Dengtian Immortal City.

"Over the next few days, Ye Zhangqing stayed at the Heavenly Family; as for Huang Lao, no one knows where he went with the Heavenly Family's patriarch, and since arriving at Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng he hasn't returned." Use Ye Zhangqing, Heavenly Family, Huang Lao, Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng. So: "Over the next few days, Ye Zhangqing stayed at the Heavenly Family; as for Huang Lao, no one knows where he went with the Heavenly Family's patriarch, and since arriving at Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng he hasn't returned."

During this spare time, Ye Changqing also got the Tian family's cafeteria up and running.

"Taking advantage of these days' free time, Ye Zhangqing also got the Heavenly Family's canteen up and running." Use Ye Zhangqing, Heavenly Family, Canteen. So: "Taking advantage of these days' free time, Ye Zhangqing also got the Heavenly Family's canteen up and running."

Once the sealing is done, it can officially start operating.

"Once the sealing matter is concluded, it can officially open for business." So: "Once the sealing matter is concluded, it can officially open for business."

At that time, Heavenly Family disciples can come to eat at mealtime; of course, there is also a quantity limit—one thousand portions per meal.

At that time, Heavenly Family disciples can come to eat at Fàn diǎn; of course, there is also a quantity limit—one thousand portions per meal.

However, this does not apply to Tianlin, the Tian family patriarch, or the elders.

"But this does not include people like Tianlin, the Heavenly Family patriarch, and the elders." Use Tianlin, Heavenly Family, Elder. So: "But this does not include people like Tianlin, the Heavenly Family patriarch, and the elders."

These Tian family senior members each have a fixed ration per meal, which is merely dry provisions.

"These Heavenly Family high-ups have a fixed quota per meal, of course, just dry rations." Use Heavenly Family. So: "These Heavenly Family high-ups have a fixed quota per meal, of course, just dry rations."

Ye Changqing couldn't remain at the Tian household indefinitely; this had been arranged long ago with the Tian family patriarch.

"Ye Zhangqing also couldn't possibly stay at the Heavenly Family forever; this had been agreed upon long ago with the Heavenly Family's patriarch." Use Ye Zhangqing, Heavenly Family. So: "Ye Zhangqing also couldn't possibly stay at the Heavenly Family forever; this had been agreed upon long ago with the Heavenly Family's patriarch."

Even with just dry rations, Tianlin was quite content.

"But even with just dry rations, Tianlin is quite satisfied." Use Tianlin. So: "But even with just dry rations, Tianlin is quite satisfied."

He had eaten such dry rations before; though the taste was somewhat lacking, it was still absolutely delicious, far better than anything outside.

"He has eaten this dry ration before; although the taste is somewhat lacking, it is absolutely delicious, far beyond what outside fare can compare to." So: "He has eaten this dry ration before; although the taste is somewhat lacking, it is absolutely delicious, far beyond what outside fare can compare to."

Five days flew by; after breakfast that day, Ye Changqing said goodbye to the Hundred Flowers Fairy and her companions.

"Five days passed quickly; after breakfast that day, Ye Zhangqing said farewell to Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls." Use Ye Zhangqing, Bai Hua Xianzi. So: "Five days passed quickly; after breakfast that day, Ye Zhangqing said farewell to Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls."

"I'm going."

'"I'm leaving."' So: '"I'm leaving."'

"Husband, be careful."

'"Husband, be careful."' So: '"Husband, be careful."'

"Don't worry, I'll come back once I'm done."

'"Don't worry, I'll come back once I'm done."' So: '"Don't worry, I'll come back once I'm done."'

"Mm."

'"Mm."' So: '"Mm."'

The Hundred Flowers Fairy and her ladies gave their advice, then watched Ye Changqing, Tianlin, and Miao Qianqian depart the small courtyard together.

"Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls gave their parting words, then saw off Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin, and Miao Qianqian as they left the small courtyard together." Use Bai Hua Xianzi, Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin, Miao Qianqian. So: "Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls gave their parting words, then saw off Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin, and Miao Qianqian as they left the small courtyard together."

Today marks the start of sealing that extradimensional heavenly demon; the Tian family has taken care of all other precautions, so Ye Changqing has nothing to worry about.

"Today is the day to begin sealing that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon; the Heavenly Family has already prepared all other precautions, so Ye Zhangqing doesn't need to worry about anything." Use Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, Heavenly Family, Ye Zhangqing. So: "Today is the day to begin sealing that Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon; the Heavenly Family has already prepared all other precautions, so Ye Zhangqing doesn't need to worry about anything."

The extradimensional heavenly demon is sealed in a separate cavern that has been specially reinforced—indeed, the cavern was custom-built for this demon.

"That Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon is sealed in a separate Dong Fu; the entire Dong Fu has been specially reinforced, essentially tailor-made for that demon." Use Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, Dong Fu. So: "That Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon is sealed in a separate Dong Fu; the entire Dong Fu has been specially reinforced, essentially tailor-made for that demon."

Led by Tianlin, the three made their way to the innermost part of the Tian family manor.

"Under Tianlin's guidance, the three of them headed all the way to the deepest part of the Heavenly Family's manor." Use Tianlin, Heavenly Family. So: "Under Tianlin's guidance, the three of them headed all the way to the deepest part of the Heavenly Family's manor."

The Tian family estate is enormous, and there are many areas Ye Changqing has never set foot in.

"The Heavenly Family's manor is vast in area; many places Ye Zhangqing has never visited." Use Heavenly Family, Ye Zhangqing. So: "The Heavenly Family's manor is vast in area; many places Ye Zhangqing has never visited."

Upon reaching the innermost part of the rear courtyard, Ye Changqing beheld a host of Tian family experts.

"Having arrived at the deepest part of the rear courtyard, Ye Zhangqing saw a host of Heavenly Family experts." Use Heavenly Family, Ye Zhangqing. So: "Having arrived at the deepest part of the rear courtyard, Ye Zhangqing saw a host of Heavenly Family experts."

At the forefront was a middle-aged man of refined demeanor, showing no arrogance—more like a frail scholar.

"The leader was a middle-aged man with a refined bearing, showing no sign of arrogance; instead he resembled a frail scholar." So: "The leader was a middle-aged man with a refined bearing, showing no sign of arrogance; instead he resembled a frail scholar."

He was dressed merely in a simple green robe, quite casual.

"He wore only a simple green robe, quite casual." So: "He wore only a simple green robe, quite casual."

Nevertheless, don't underestimate this middle-aged man; he is the current head of the Tian family and Tianlin's father.

"But don't underestimate this middle-aged man—he is the current patriarch of the Heavenly Family and Tianlin's father." Use Heavenly Family, Tianlin. So: "But don't underestimate this middle-aged man—he is the current patriarch of the Heavenly Family and Tianlin's father."

Upon seeing Ye Changqing and his companions arrive, the Tian family patriarch stepped forward, smiled, and first addressed Ye Changqing.

"Seeing Ye Zhangqing and his party approach, the Heavenly Family patriarch stepped forward and first smiled at Ye Zhangqing, saying:" Use Ye Zhangqing, Heavenly Family. So: "Seeing Ye Zhangqing and his party approach, the Heavenly Family patriarch stepped forward and first smiled at Ye Zhangqing, saying:"

"Young Friend Ye, I've been occupied with many affairs and haven't been able to visit; I hope you'll understand."

"Young Friend Ye, I've been tied up with various matters and haven't been able to visit; I hope you'll understand."

"Senior, this is just a youngster; it's only proper for the youngster to visit you, yet the youngster has been rude."

'"Senior, this is just a kid; it should be the kid visiting the senior, and frankly the kid has been rude."' This line seems spoken by Ye Zhangqing? Actually it's Ye Zhangqing responding? We'll translate as is. So: '"Senior, this is just a kid; it should be the kid visiting the senior, and frankly the kid has been rude."'

"I say, are you being sour, putting on all this fancy show?"

'"I say, are you being sour, doing all this flowery nonsense?"' So: '"I say, are you being sour, doing all this flowery nonsense?"'

Hearing their courteous exchange, Tianlin snapped, 'What's the point of all this scholarly nonsense?'

"Hearing their polite exchange, Tianlin snapped, 'What's the point of all these Confucian pleasantries?'" Use Tianlin. So: "Hearing their polite exchange, Tianlin snapped, 'What's the point of all these Confucian pleasantries?'"

In response, the Tian family patriarch laughed out loud.

"In response, the Heavenly Family patriarch laughed loudly." Use Heavenly Family. So: "In response, the Heavenly Family patriarch laughed loudly."

Haha, I, as a father, ended up being laughed at by my son.

Afterwards, he greeted Miao Qianqian again; obviously it wasn't their first meeting, so things were much simpler.

He then stopped wasting words, directly leading the three to the entrance of the Dong Fu while giving an introduction.

"This Dong Fu has been reinforced by my family's generations of ancestors; the surrounding space has undergone a fundamental change, so even a powerful expert of the Ancient Immortal Realm cannot tear through space."

"The space is extremely sturdy, but this also causes some trouble: each time someone enters, the number cannot exceed three."

"Therefore, for this entry, only you three can go inside; I can only bring my family's people outside to stand guard, and the matters inside will have to be handled by you three yourselves."

"If it weren't for the number limit, with the Heavenly Family's ability, we could certainly invite all five current Heavenly Pride monsters, which would give us more confidence."

"Anyway, it's all about paying money; inviting one or two makes little difference to the Heavenly Family."

Ye Zhangqing had previously asked Miao Qianqian what conditions the Heavenly Family had offered for her visit.

But the result was something Ye Zhangqing never expected.

One hundred Immortal Crystals—that is the reward Miao Qianqian received.

"This wasn't about earning Immortal Crystals; besides, what I want, even if the Heavenly Family could produce it, they'd be reluctant—sealing this Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon is for the whole Immortal Realm, so a hundred Immortal Crystals is just a token."

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