Chapter 148: Funeral, no successors, heart-probing, we have a long way to go

"Long time no see, Senior Miao."

"All is well, Luo Chen. Looking at your radiant face and high spirits, it seems you've been doing quite well lately!"

"Haha, it's all thanks to you, old man."

"Sit!"

In a private room on the third floor of the Zhong Ding family.

The smiling Miao Wen and Luo Chen sat down opposite each other.

Although the two had met many times in the open and in secret, most of the time it belonged to Luo Chen knowing Miao Wen, but the other party not knowing which onion he was.

Therefore, this meeting, in a strict sense, was only the third formal exchange between the two.

But the familiarity they showed was as if they had known each other for decades.

Miao Wen was able to have this skill because he had been tempered and forged as an outer sect deacon for many years.

Luo Chen was able to show this kind of face-saving skill, which in Miao Wen's view, had to be praised as "the younger generation is to be feared".

How many young people, upon embarking on the path of cultivation, open their mouths to talk about the struggle of the Great Dao and going against the heavens.

Luo Chen is different from them.

Pragmatic, hardworking, knowing when to advance and retreat, always able to clearly position himself.

Even if Miao Wen himself appeared very familiar, Luo Chen always maintained a respect for him.

He enjoyed this atmosphere, where he could talk about business without losing his status as a Foundation Establishment True Person.

These days!

It's truly not easy to work in a large sect.

Inner sect deacons, although they have plenty of oil and water, need to act like grandsons in front of those true disciples, Dao seeds, and even Core Formation True Persons.

At any time, one must set their status straight.

Even if their realm is higher than some inner sect true disciples, they have to be humble.

Just because those true disciples and Dao seeds have a great chance of being promoted to the Core Formation stage.

Becoming an existence that towers above inner sect deacons!

Therefore, inner sect deacons have to be more humble, do their best, and serve the other party well. At the same time, they also look forward to the resources that the other side leaks from their fingernails, which will help their cultivation.

By comparison, outer sect deacons are a bit better.

They have great autonomy. Even if they are dispatched to small places, apart from some difficulties in cultivation, they are more or less far from the emperor, and they can act like tyrants locally.

Well, the disadvantage is that "apart from".

Just like this Tunjiang Market, the spirit vein is first-grade. Even with a spirit-gathering array, it barely helps cultivation.

Therefore, outer sect deacons dispatched to small places must try every means to fish for oil and water under the premise of completing sect tasks.

So where does this oil and water come from?

Sect interests are absolutely not to be encroached upon.

If found out, it's death.

Like the Yuding Sword Sect, a Nascent Soul sect that dominates a region, they will lack many Foundation Establishment cultivators, but they definitely won't lack one or two small Foundation Establishment cultivators.

So, these outer sect deacons have to use their own little brains.

Miao Wen also had some small means before.

Filial piety from every household, skimming off some side resources, and even occasionally acting as a peacemaker or middleman to settle conflicts for others and get a bit of filial piety in return.

The mediation between the Dahe Gang and the Poshan Gang back then was him acting as the middleman.

But these things are not long-lasting!

Especially since Tunjiang Market is strategically important, it was built with the scale of a ten-thousand-rogue-cultivator immortal city in mind.

Previously, a Foundation Establishment true disciple—Luo Luo Tianhong—had already been sent over.

Although he only stayed for a while, it had already greatly affected his fishing for oil and water.

In the future, I'm afraid more outer sect deacons will be sent over, and maybe a real "Pavilion Master" will be sent down.

Therefore, Miao Wen has been trying every means to find a stable and lucrative source of wealth.

Before, he found it.

Poshan Gang, Mi Mi Shuhua!

As long as he agreed to endorse the Jade Marrow Elixir and withstand the pressure from the local Spirit Medicine Pavilion, allowing mainstream cultivation elixirs like the Jade Marrow Elixir to circulate.

He could get two thousand spirit stones every month.

It's not much, but Mi Mi Shuhua promised that there would be more and more in the future.

At that time, he knew that the old man Mi Mi Shuhua had roped in an alchemy master.

He was envious, but couldn't force it.

For one thing, outer sect deacons must also abide by some unwritten rules and cannot make the local area a mess.

For another, the Poshan Gang controlled by Mi Mi Shuhua indeed had enough manpower and material resources.

Even if he snatched the Poshan Gang, he wouldn't have that much time to manage it.

Therefore, he could only be envious.

However, the opportunity came!

When he received the sound transmission jade slip from Mi Mi Shuhua, Miao Wen made a decision almost without any hesitation.

He agreed verbally that he would go save him immediately.

But in reality, he stayed in the Yuding Sword Pavilion and didn't go out, finally just letting his junior brother, Luo Luo Tianhong, go out to handle the aftermath.

In this way, Mi Mi Shuhua died.

He went out again, and could cooperate with Luo Chen in a justified manner.

Actually, it wasn't that justified, but as long as it wasn't reported to the top, who cares?

The locals will give him face, and Elder Pang is focused on cultivation, turning a blind eye.

Therefore, he now truly controls a stable and lucrative source of wealth!

Looking at the young man opposite, Miao Wen revealed the kindest smile he had ever had.

"Luo Chen, how is your Luo Tian Society developing?"

Luo Chen gathered his spirits; this was the "investor" who funded his startup.

Now, it was time for a work report.

"Although it's not even one-tenth of the original Poshan Gang, it's already taking shape, and in at most half a month, it will be able to operate normally."

Miao Wen's eyes lit up!

Half a month to operate, one month to refine elixirs, and then one month to sell.

In other words, in less than three months, he would be able to see the returns!

If it were before, he would still doubt Luo Chen's alchemy skills.

But after seeing the nearly three thousand mid-grade Jade Marrow Elixirs in that small storage bag, he had no more doubts.

This is an absolute alchemy genius!

If he were just sent out as a deacon, he would definitely do his best to recommend Luo Chen to the Yuding Sword Sect.

To recruit talent for the sect, after all!

But after so many years, he had long seen things clearly.

A so-called deacon is just someone doing odd jobs for the sect.

Rather than recommending Luo Chen up and letting the sect benefit, it's better to keep him in Tunjiang Market and cooperate.

This way, he can earn even more.

In the future, he can also leave a substantial asset for his family.

Perhaps relying on this asset, the Miao family could produce a real Core Formation True Person in the Yuding Sword Sect.

"Good, good!"

"You just go ahead and do it boldly, don't worry about those miscellaneous people."

"With me backing you, the Luo Tian Society will only be stronger than the Poshan Gang in the future!"

Luo Chen revealed a grateful smile, "Then I am truly grateful to Senior Miao."

"What senior, I'm almost two hundred years old, several rounds older than you, you can just call me Uncle Wen."

Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

Uncle Wen is better than Master Miao!

He climbed up the pole directly, "Uncle Wen!"

"Hmm!"

Miao Wen nodded with satisfaction and asked about the specific situation of the Luo Tian Society.

He is not afraid of Luo Chen playing tricks in the future; as long as he has the heart, he can easily find out.

In this Tunjiang Market, as long as Elder Pang Pang Renxiong is gone, he is the only local tyrant!

"What is the Luo Tian Society lacking now? Is there anything you need my help with?"

Mentioning this, Luo Chen revealed a look of embarrassment.

"There really is!"

"Hmm?"

"First is the safety issue!"

Luo Chen sighed, saying worriedly, "You've been to Slanting Moon Valley, it was beaten to ruins, and it's isolated outside the market."

"But if a strong person passes by, they might have bad intentions."

"Even if there are no strong people, who can say for sure that there won't be robbers coming to the door or monster beast impacts."

"This safety is truly too critical."

Miao Wen sneered, "Is that all?"

After saying this, he took out a large handful of flags and a small disk from his storage bag.

Seeing that disk, Luo Chen's eyes went straight.

It comes with a formation disk!

"Second-grade formation?"

"What are you thinking? Even if I gave you a second-grade formation, you couldn't use it!"

That is true. On the surface, there is no spirit vein in Slanting Moon Valley, so it cannot support the massive consumption of a second-grade formation.

Any large-scale formation that reaches the second grade requires at least a first-grade spirit vein, and preferably one of the corresponding grade.

If there isn't one, then quantity will have to make up for it.

For example, a large-scale first-grade spirit vein!

"This is a set of first-grade peak large-scale defensive formations, and the formation disk equipped is a peak magic tool."

"When activated normally, the power is about the same as the Earth-Guarding Formation."

"But if you invest mid-grade spirit stones to drive the formation disk, you can briefly rival a second-grade defensive formation."

Good stuff!

Convenient and fast, although it requires mid-grade spirit stones, it can at least get rid of the restrictions of the spirit vein.

And Luo Chen knows clearly that Slanting Moon Valley actually has a micro spirit vein branch.

"What is the name of this formation?"

"Small Five Elements Formation. If you want to set it up, you have to renovate your Slanting Moon Valley, at least to comply with the principle of the five elements generating each other."

Miao Wen grabbed the formation disk and asked casually, "Do you have anyone who understands formations on your side?"

Luo Chen blinked, and there really was one.

Duan Feng understands formations a little, otherwise he wouldn't be repairing magic tools.

After confirming there was a formation master, Miao Wen handed this set of peak formations to Luo Chen.

Next, Luo Chen mentioned the handover of the shops left behind by the Poshan Gang.

In Miao Wen's view, these were all trivial matters.

He just needed to give an order, and it would be easily handled.

However, when he heard that there was Miss Mi Li, a descendant of Mi Mi Shuhua's bloodline, in the Luo Tian Society, his expression was a bit strange.

Luo Chen noticed it, but only thought the other party was nostalgic.

He mentioned a few more small things, such as alchemy furnaces and medicinal herb channels.

These things were quite troublesome for the Luo Tian Society, which had just started.

But in Miao Wen's hands, they were just small matters.

With just a few words, he could make the Luo Tian Society avoid many detours.

There were many things, but Miao Wen never showed any impatience.

His years of outer sect deacon career had polished his patience very well.

He also knew clearly that only by sorting out these small matters could the Luo Tian Society develop explosively.

Finally, Luo Chen mentioned the matter of reattaching Qin Qin Liangchen's broken limb.

"Are there any limb fragments preserved?"

"Hmm, he held nothing back in that battle."

"I thought as much. After all, he is not a member of my Sword Sect and cannot control that killing move."

Miao Wen thought about it. This Qin Qin Liangchen is also considered a talent, and restoring his strength can provide protection for the Luo Tian Society.

"Reattaching a real arm, I'm afraid that won't work."

Luo Chen was a little disappointed. Even the Yuding Sword Sect can't do it?

Suddenly, he realized the subtext of that sentence.

"A fake one is okay?"

"Hmm!" Miao Wen smiled slightly, "This is not difficult, but you have to pay for the materials yourselves."

"Oh, and I have to mention one more thing: the process might be extremely painful. You have to let Qin Qin Liangchen prepare himself mentally."

As long as he can reattach a new arm, Qin Qin Liangchen is definitely willing.

Luo Chen immediately promised it for him.

As the banquet was about to end, Miao Wen suddenly brought up one thing.

"If you have time the day after tomorrow, accompany me on a trip to attend a funeral."

"Funeral?" Luo Chen asked in surprise, "Whose?"

"Whose do you think it is?"

Miao Wen stood up and smiled slightly.

At this moment, Luo Chen's expression finally had an unexpected change.

Miao Wen was very satisfied, and then let go and left.

Two days later, Luo Chen brought Mi Li and the one-armed Qin Qin Liangchen, following Miao Wen, to the depths of a great mountain.

Mount Jueyun Mountain!

When stepping here, Luo Chen looked at Qin Qin Liangchen.

The other party said tacitly, "The Poshan Gang set up many strongholds in the Ancient Origin Mountains to facilitate hunting, herb gathering, and mining. In addition, they set up several safe strongholds that looked dangerous but were actually very safe."

"Mount Jueyun Mountain is rumored to be very dangerous outside, with second-grade monster beasts like Bloodthirsty Crocodiles and Black Swamp Giant Pythons inside."

"But in reality, there is a micro meta-magnetic valley where few monster beasts set foot."

"After learning about this place back then, Old Man Mi set it as a safe point, and only a few of us he trusted knew about this place."

Meta-magnetic Valley!

Hearing this name, Luo Chen finally knew why it was used as a safe point.

Meta-magnetic force is known to restrain all five elements in the world!

But wherever meta-magnetic force exists in large quantities, it is very unsuitable for cultivation and living.

Mount Jueyun Mountain has many powerful monster beasts, but if there is a meta-magnetic valley, it will indeed be the safest place.

Most monster beasts cannot escape the Yin, Yang, and Five Elements.

Their innate aversion will make them stay away from the meta-magnetic valley.

Miao Wen flew in front and naturally heard Qin Qin Liangchen's words.

He smiled lightly, "Indeed, if it weren't for the battle for the Core Formation ruins, and Fellow Daoist Mi using this place to escape the pursuit of monster beasts and enemies, I guess I wouldn't have discovered he had this backup plan."

"It's just a pity that after I checked it myself, I found that there was only a thin layer of meta-magnetic ore, which is of no great use."

"Otherwise, a meta-magnetic mine alone would be enough for me to return to the sect and become an elder."

Meta-magnetic ore is very valuable, at least third-grade mineral material.

But meta-magnetic ore is also very worthless; if it doesn't form a scale, it is almost useless, and naturally, there is no value to speak of.

In the natural environment, meta-magnetic force itself exists.

But apart from large-scale meta-magnetic mines, generally no one will collect these trivial meta-magnetic forces.

During the conversation, the four went deeper and deeper into Mount Jueyun Mountain.

Bursts of monster beast roars sounded constantly.

Occasionally, a powerful aura swept over, scaring the three Qi Refining cultivators until their faces were pale.

Even Miao Wen put away his smile and his expression became solemn.

This safe point is not that safe after all!

The journey to arrive was already dangerous enough.

Mi Li hid behind Luo Chen, her pale little face unable to hide her anxiety and anticipation.

The Mi family still has survivors!

After the time of a cup of tea, the four stopped above a lush valley.

Miao Wen just took one look and smiled.

Luo Chen also looked down instantly.

At first glance, it didn't look unusual, but after the Spirit Eye Art was naturally activated, he noticed a clue.

These trees are all dead!

However, they are dead wood made by special means to prevent decay.

And among the trees, there is another formation that hides the true appearance within it.

This Mi Mi Shuhua has good means.

"Let's go down!"

"Little Mi Li should also go burn a stick of incense for your grandfather."

After saying this, he withdrew the cloud group, and the four descended rapidly.

When passing through those dead wood forests, it felt like a layer of water ripples passed over their bodies.

The next moment, bursts of crying sounds drilled into their ears.

"Who is it?"

A sharp shout rang out.

Following that was panic and commotion.

Miao Wen waved his sleeve and made a salute.

"An old friend has come uninvited, just to burn a stick of incense for an old friend!"

Old friend!

"Deacon Miao!"

A voice of surprise came from the person with the highest realm in the valley.

Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong!

Luo Chen was very surprised that this person was still alive.

He had heard later that the Li family cultivators in the Profound One Society were the main force in annihilating the Mi family.

That interception caused so much cultivator blood to flow that the entire Yinma Beach was dyed red.

Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong, the leader, shouldn't have survived by logic!

Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong was suspicious, pushed through the crowd, and came respectfully before Miao Wen.

"Junior, greets Deacon Miao."

Miao Wen twitched his mouth and didn't reply, his gaze falling on the others.

Not many, only twenty or thirty people in total.

And most of them were early and mid-stage Qi Refining, and there were even a few mortals.

They vaguely took Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong, this son-in-law, as their leader.

"It's been hard on you."

Miao Wen kept his hands in his sleeves, stepped over Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong who was bowing, and walked forward while saying,

"Being able to gather this batch of surviving Mi family members, you can be considered to have heart. I believe that if Fellow Daoist Mi knows in the underworld, he will also be greatly comforted!"

Suddenly, his footsteps stopped.

Miao Wen's gaze fell on the tombstone under the newly engraved tombstone.

Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong wanted to say something, but the next moment, his eyes widened.

He subconsciously reached out, "No!"

However, the other party ignored him.

"The old friend has arrived, why don't you come out and meet me, old friend?"

Miao Wen gave a light shout and pushed out a palm slowly.

The massive spiritual power pressure pushed all the Mi family members away.

Not only that, the main target even lifted the tombstone and dug out the coffin under the grave directly.

"Grandfather!"

Mi Li, who was standing behind Luo Chen, shouted heartbreakingly when she saw this.

Luo Chen frowned and quietly stepped back.

Why does Miao Wen's words sound like Mi Mi Shuhua is not dead yet?

Thump!

The coffin lid was lifted directly.

There was no human figure, only a pile of gorgeous clothes.

Miao Wen took a look and then turned around.

"Cenotaph?"

Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong's face was ashamed and angry, "We don't have the patriarch's remains, so we can only set up a cenotaph."

"Is that so..."

Miao Wen frowned and smacked his lips.

Afterward, he looked at these twenty or so Mi family members.

He shook his head, "Since that's the case, keeping you is of no use."

The next moment, a sword light spat out from his mouth.

In an instant, it streaked across the void.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

When the sword light turned into a small golden pill and returned to his hand, all the Mi family members in the valley who were wearing mourning clothes collapsed onto the ground.

Everyone, all dead.

Including Elder Sikong Elder Sikong Yuanhong, who also died under the sword pill.

The Elder Sikong family, from now on, has no successors.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly launching an attack, and a sword cultivator at that!

Who could react?

This sudden scene caught Luo Chen, Mi Li, and Qin Qin Liangchen completely off guard.

Why!

"Very curious?"

Miao Wen swallowed the sword pill and walked over slowly.

"This branch of Mi family survivors, I had long known their movements. Keeping them was also to lure out Mi Mi Shuhua."

Luo Chen couldn't help but ask, "But isn't he already dead?"

"He is indeed dead, but I didn't see the body. Even his magic treasures have disappeared."

"Is it possible that they were carved up by those who besieged him back then?"

Miao Wen nodded, "There is this possibility, so there is no need to keep these Mi family members."

What kind of logic is this!

Luo Chen didn't understand.

But Miao Wen had already come before them, looking at Mi Li behind Luo Chen with burning eyes.

"She, should also die."

"No!"

A decisive explosion came from Qin Qin Liangchen.

However, when Miao Wen looked over, Qin Qin Liangchen realized what he had said.

Cold sweat soaked his back involuntarily, and he subconsciously took a step back.

However, Miao Wen was not angry.

He instead smiled and cast his gaze on Luo Chen.

"Luo Chen, what do you think?"

Luo Chen opened his mouth, his brain spinning rapidly.

Luo Chen opened his mouth, his brain spinning rapidly.

As the only remaining bloodline of the Poshan Gang, her role in rallying the old guard has become weaker and weaker after half a month.

Those who returned are definitely not loyal, and most of them came for him.

Killing her is appropriate to prevent future trouble!

However, Mi Li is a weak woman who has never done anything wrong.

She is harmless to others and has no grievances with others.

She has been working in the Alchemy Hall, belonging to his subordinates, whether in the past or in the future.

By logic, he should protect her.

Killing her is useless, and keeping her has no harm, especially since the last branch of the Mi family is all dead.

But if he forcibly protects her, will it anger Miao Wen, this Foundation Establishment True Person?

One thought after another emerged in Luo Chen's mind.

Qin Qin Liangchen looked at him nervously, afraid that he would say "kill", and also afraid that he would say "don't kill".

If he killed her, the Mi family would really have no successors.

For Mi Mi Shuhua, Luo Chen's mood is complex, and how could Qin Qin Liangchen be any different.

He was, after all, a benefactor to him!

And if he didn't kill her, he was afraid that Luo Chen would offend Miao Wen for this.

Just now, Miao Wen smiled while slaughtering all the descendants of the Mi family, which was simply insane.

If Luo Chen defied him, the consequences would be unimaginable!

Just when Luo Chen was caught in a cycle of thought, and Qin Qin Liangchen was also conflicted.

Mi Li.

This woman, her eyes had long lost their luster.

Coming here, she didn't see her mother, there was no grandfather's remains in the grave, and all the surviving clansmen died before her eyes.

Now, a Foundation Establishment cultivator wants to kill her.

What else can she do?

Just wait for death.

It's just difficult for the Hall Master, needing him to make a choice, a trace of sorrow appeared on that cold, clear cheek.

After a long time, Luo Chen opened his mouth with a dry and hoarse voice.

"Uncle Wen, in my opinion..."

"Alright, you are a smart person, let this matter end here!"

Miao Wen patted his shoulder and looked at him with great satisfaction.

Luo Chen opened his mouth, completely not understanding what this meant.

In Slanting Moon Valley.

To be precise, it should be called the Luo Tian Society headquarters.

Stone house fortresses stood tall.

Luo Chen closed the door and turned his head to see the complex expression of Qin Qin Liangchen.

"Have you taken the Forget-Sorrow Elixir given by Deacon Miao?"

"She took it voluntarily, and from now on, she will forget the memories of this period, unless one day she breaks through to Foundation Establishment."

"Sigh, Mi Li is also a bitter woman!"

Qin Qin Liangchen sighed.

He looked at Luo Chen's calm side profile and couldn't help but ask, "What were you..."

Halfway through, he smiled bitterly.

"My mistake, your answer at that time was actually meaningless in front of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Why did I bother to get to the bottom of it."

Luo Chen didn't speak, just stared blankly at a flower in the distance, which was buried by gravel poured down by a cultivator.

Qin Qin Liangchen said with a melancholy tone, "Deacon Miao killed so many Mi family members in front of us. It was to eliminate the future trouble of the Luo Tian Society, but it was also to kill the chicken to warn the monkey, warning us not to have too many little thoughts."

"I thought I could rely on this big mountain to work with peace of mind and practice hard in the future."

"Now it seems, it's just dealing with a tiger for its skin!"

He found that Luo Chen was still in a daze, so he could only shake his head and pat Luo Chen on the shoulder.

"Don't think too much, at least you are much freer than before!"

Luo Chen said "Hmm", and walked toward the deepest part of Slanting Moon Valley along the stone path paved with large bluestones.

Behind him, Qin Qin Liangchen sighed and guarded outside the room.

Old Man Mi, only this one bloodline was left.

Even if there were many grievances in the past, the dead are gone, why involve the family.

After all, Old Man Mi was also a benefactor to them.

"President!"

"President!"

Voices of respect rang in his ears.

Luo Chen seemed not to hear them, walking step by step to the very top of Slanting Moon Valley.

He had been up here before, but it was just a bare mountaintop.

Standing on it now, looking down, he found that the scenery was already different.

After obtaining the Small Five Elements Formation from Miao Wen, the plan to renovate the inside and outside of Slanting Moon Valley was changed.

Under Duan Feng's leadership, large swaths of trees were transplanted here.

Mountain stone mineral veins were diverted, rising and falling, forming a wonder of gold and earth.

There were other cultivators who diverted the mountain spring water of Slanting Moon Valley, forming several small pools inside and outside.

Plus the terrain sits south and faces north, located in the Li Palace, supplemented by the daily activities of cultivators, forming a fire attribute on its own.

Up to this point, the inside and outside of Slanting Moon Valley had already achieved the phase of the five elements generating each other.

This kind of renovation is not a one-night achievement, and it currently only has a rudimentary form, which needs constant improvement in the future.

But the Luo Tian Society finally has a place to stand.

However, looking at this scene, Luo Chen, who should have been happy, had no joy at all.

In his mind, the satisfied smile Miao Wen showed him kept appearing.

"Leave the clansmen to lure the snake out of the hole?"

"Eliminate future trouble, kill the chicken to warn me?"

"These are all the intended meanings of the trip to the Meta-magnetic Valley in Mount Jueyun Mountain, just killing several birds with one stone."

"Even without these things, I wouldn't defy him."

"Then why did he make an issue of Mi Li at the end?"

"Did he guess that I would play tricks in the Luo Tian Society in the future? So, intimidate in advance?"

Luo Chen squatted on the ground, grabbing small stones, throwing them out from time to time, hitting small holes on the mountaintop.

But, why would he be satisfied?

Clearly, he hadn't made any decisions!

Why?

Just when Luo Chen was puzzled, he suddenly thought of that sentence.

"You are a smart person!"

"Smart person!"

Luo Chen's whole body stiffened.

After a long while, a trace of bitterness spread to the corners of his mouth.

"That's right, what he was satisfied with was that I am a smart person."

Before the choice of protecting Mi Mi Shuhua's bloodline, there was Qin Qin Liangchen's instinctive blocking behavior.

Using this as a reference, when Luo Chen fell into thought and choice, he had actually already achieved Miao Wen's goal.

At that time, no matter if Luo Chen refused to kill Mi Li directly, or decisively killed her, it was the result Miao Wen least wanted to see.

Because in this way, the Luo Chen displayed would be a gentleman driven by instinctive emotions, or a villain acting purely out of interest.

Neither of these two is what Miao Wen wanted to see.

The former is prone to mistakes, driven by emotions, and difficult to achieve great things.

The latter is prone to betrayal; as long as someone can give better benefits than Miao Wen, he can defect at any time.

What Miao Wen wanted was a partner who would weigh the pros and cons, not be impulsive, not be reckless, but also have his own independent thinking ability.

Such a person is easy to control and won't hold him back!

That sentence, "Luo Chen, what do you think."

Was clearly a heart-probing test.

Under layers of paving, Miao Wen returned satisfied.

Luo Chen's face showed a complex expression, and after figuring all this out, he actually felt a sense of loss.

"So, I am actually such a person!"

Being heart-probed, the result he got made him feel a bit embarrassed.

Or rather, it is very difficult for anyone to face the "real self".

Because they will always subconsciously beautify themselves and find excuses for anything they do.

Luo Chen has always had such actions.

He has always believed that he is a person who can draw his sword for friends, does not bully the weak, and is relatively kind within his ability.

However, under the bright sun, all filth has nowhere to hide.

Luo Chen is neither a true gentleman nor a pure villain.

He is just a very ordinary "smart person" among the masses.

Under the suppression of Foundation Establishment power, he will bully a weak person like Mi Li.

If Miao Wen vented his anger on Qin Qin Liangchen, he would be powerless, and the greatest possibility would be to watch the other party die.

So-called kindness is just the pity of the strong!

In front of Miao Wen, he is not the strong, so he is not kind.

"However!"

I don't know when, Luo Chen's whole body was trembling, his teeth were clenched, and the veins on his forehead were exposed.

"All of this was not my intention!"

"Why should others force me to make a choice!"

"And why should I be heart-probed!"

"Whether it's a gentleman, a villain, or a smart person, the reason is nothing more than the law of the jungle!"

"If I were strong enough, gentleman and villain would be just a thought away, and good deeds and evil acts would just be at will!"

Suddenly, Luo Chen stopped trembling and released his bleeding lips.

He revealed a self-deprecating smile.

What did he do wrong?

Weakness is the original sin!

If he were also at the Foundation Establishment stage, why would Miao Wen heart-probe him without any bottom line.

He jumped, like a duckweed bird, falling leisurely.

"Letting me see the real self is a grace."

"Making me so embarrassed is a hatred."

"Uncle Wen, we have a long way to go!"

"Luo Chen, what do you think?"

In the newly built Jin Tang, Gu Gu Caiyi brought ten women and looked at Luo Chen with a smile.

Looking at these beauties standing in a row.

For a moment, Luo Chen almost blurted out "Change a batch".

He stroked his chin and then shook his head slowly.

"Still not quite right, too humble."

"Humble?"

Gu Gu Caiyi was puzzled and looked back at the sisters behind her, suddenly realizing something.

This batch of female cultivators were mostly her friends from before.

Either rogue cultivators from Tunjiang Market or female cultivators who withdrew from Long Tianxiang Tower.

Among them, two female cultivators of the seventh layer of Qi Refining who showed signs of illness were even more pitiful.

They weren't seventh-layer Qi Refining before, but had the realm of the ninth layer of Qi Refining, equivalent to Gu Gu Caiyi.

But ever since the Long Tianxiang Tower changed its manager, their fate became miserable.

They were targeted by that Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Hua, who wantonly harvested their essence, causing their foundations to be unstable and their realms to fall.

Directly falling from the ninth layer of Qi Refining to the seventh layer.

If it weren't for sisters secretly saving them, they would have already died.

These people mostly came from Long Tianxiang Tower, and although their appearance was top-notch, they did too much work serving people.

Naturally, there was a sense of humility.

Luo Chen didn't point it out, but said indifferently, "What we need is a reception that makes guests feel like a spring breeze. Besides those sales terms, your demeanor must also be generous and decent."

"Treating guests, we must treat everyone equally. We cannot be too humble to those in high positions, nor can we discriminate against low-grade rogue cultivators."

"Remember, only if they are satisfied can we earn spirit stones."

"The specific scale is actually easy to grasp."

"Have you all been to the Spirit Medicine Pavilion!"

Seeing everyone nod, Luo Chen continued, "Just act a little more gentle and enthusiastic than the maids in the Spirit Medicine Pavilion."

Once said like this, everyone understood.

The shop assistants hired by large sect shops are actually many locals.

But after entering, they inexplicably feel superior.

Facing some people who are short of money or dressed plainly, they often don't treat them well.

It doesn't go as far as cursing or insulting, but ignoring and cold-shouldering is common.

Being a little more enthusiastic than them is not difficult.

"We can't compare in terms of elixir quality, but the service must be good."

"Besides these, the Luo Tian Society will also give you support in other aspects."

"For example, the VIP system. The Luo Tian Society shop will launch three standards: Lin Qingtong VIP, Silver VIP, and Gold VIP."

"Each standard corresponds to consumption reaching one hundred spirit stones, one thousand spirit stones, and ten thousand spirit stones."

"And under this system, what benefits VIPs will enjoy, you must all remember and actively promote."

Luo Chen instilled his philosophy bit by bit.

The female cultivators in the Jin Tang all remembered it carefully.

They are not stupid; some things they weren't incapable of, just needed a little hint.

As for the new things launched by the Luo Tian Society, they were quite surprised.

It turns out there are so many things to say about selling elixirs.

Lin Qingtong VIPs can enjoy a cup of carefully prepared Fu Zhu milk tea for free every time they shop.

Silver VIPs entering the shop will be accompanied by special maids, providing services such as milk tea and snacks. Not only that, but purchasing elixirs will also enjoy a ten percent discount.

If it is a Gold VIP, the benefits enjoyed will be even more, not only twenty percent off, but also services such as home delivery and holiday condolences.

"However, will anyone really spend ten thousand spirit stones on Jade Marrow Elixir?"

Gu Gu Caiyi was puzzled.

Luo Chen smiled indifferently, "Of course there will be, but this kind of VIP is not aimed at rogue cultivators, but at those large powers."

"But large powers generally don't go to the Spirit Medicine Pavilion to purchase better Nourishing Qi Elixirs?"

Suddenly, Gu Gu Caiyi reacted.

Luo Chen is trying to snatch customers from the Spirit Medicine Pavilion!

Nourishing Qi Elixirs are effective, but expensive!

And those large powers, those who spend spirit stones to buy elixirs are all people with profound realms; they don't take Nourishing Qi Elixirs or Jade Marrow Elixirs, they buy them for the people below.

As long as the effect is there, it's fine; at worst, compensate with quantity.

And once the quantity goes up, they can enjoy the benefits of Gold VIP.

Comparing this way, purchasing elixirs at the Luo Tian Society will be much more cost-effective.

After thinking through this, Gu Gu Caiyi couldn't help but exclaim how amazing it was.

Luo Chen actually has such talent for doing business!

Luo Chen naturally wouldn't say that he had long been accustomed to these things in his previous life on Earth.

Just move a little bit over, and it can be utilized.

Of course, there is no lack of smart people among cultivators; the Spirit Medicine Pavilion is not incapable of these little means.

It's just that they disdain to use them!

It's very simple: elixirs are a seller's market, and there is no need to be humble to guests and pray for them to buy more.

The Luo Tian Society finds it very necessary.

As a newly created small force, the sales channels haven't been opened, and the customer base hasn't stabilized.

These means can bind large customers very well.

Small customers can also make them feel good.

If the Luo Tian Society launches other products in the future, they won't mind trying them out and purchasing them.

Next, Luo Chen said some other things and gave Gu Gu Caiyi a small booklet before leaving.

It recorded Luo Chen's various insights on elixir sales, such as how to grasp the hesitant psychology of cultivators, and how to persuade them to buy more at once, or how to match other things for procurement, etc.

By the time Luo Chen left the Jin Tang, the group of beauties inside was training in demeanor and speech flow under Gu Gu Caiyi's leadership.

Just out of the Jin Tang, Luo Chen ran into Qin Qin Liangchen and his wife.

"Is everything ready?"

Murong Murong Qinglian took a deep breath, "Everything is ready. Qin Liangchen has been recuperating at home for a few days, and his state has recovered to the maximum extent. Spirit stones are not a problem either."

Luo Chen glanced at Qin Qin Liangchen, who nodded.

"In that case, let's go!"

Without hesitation, the three performed the Wind-Driving Art and flew toward the outside.

Just as they were about to leave the valley, Qin Qin Liangchen suddenly let out a soft huh.

Luo Chen looked down following his gaze. On a transplanted green paulownia tree, a young woman in a white long dress sat on a branch, swinging her white little legs.

On her delicate oval face, there was a trace of abnormal, sickly paleness.

A pair of eyes looked blankly at the construction site nearby where people were coming and going.

"Mi Li seemed to have received some stimulation two days ago and said she forgot many things."

Murong Murong Qinglian sighed, "Maybe the annihilation of the entire Mi family was too big a blow to her!"

Luo Chen and Qin Qin Liangchen looked at each other and tacitly said nothing.

It is impossible for them to talk about what happened in Mount Jueyun Mountain outside.

Enthusiastically congratulate Yanhua Xiaomin for becoming the Alliance Leader of this book!

Thank you very much!

I won't forget the extra chapters, but I exploded a wave at the beginning of the month, and I still have to maintain daily updates of over ten thousand words, I really have nothing left.

Today and tomorrow, I will definitely write more manuscripts and make up for the extra chapters owed to the Alliance Leader as soon as possible.

Finally, thank you again to classmate Xiaomin for the strong support for this book!

(End of chapter)

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