Chapter 148

"Long time no see, Senior Miao."

"All is well, Luo Chen. Looking at your glowing face and spirited appearance, I think you’ve been doing very well recently!"

"Haha, it’s all thanks to your blessing."

"Sit down!"

In a private room on the third floor of the Zhongding family.

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

Although they had met many times openly and secretly, most of the time it was Luo Chen knowing Miao Wen, but the other party not knowing who he was.

Therefore, strictly speaking, this meeting was only their third formal exchange.

But the familiarity they showed made it seem as if they had known each other for decades.

Miao Wen was able to do this naturally because he had been tempered and trained as an outer sect deacon for many years.

In Miao Wen’s view, Luo Chen’s ability to show such face-saving skills was worth a compliment of "the younger generation is to be feared."

How many young people, upon stepping onto the path of cultivation, 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, he can always clearly position himself.

Even though Miao Wen acted very familiar, Luo Chen always maintained a sense of respect for him.

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

These days!

Working in a large sect is truly not easy.

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

At any time, one must position oneself correctly.

Even if one’s realm is higher than some inner sect true disciples, one must still compromise.

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

Becoming an existence that overrides inner sect deacons!

Therefore, inner sect deacons must be humble, do their best, and serve the other party well. At the same time, they also look forward to the resources that leak from the other party’s fingers to help their cultivation.

By comparison, outer sect deacons have it a bit better.

They have great autonomy, and even if they are sent to small places, although cultivation is a bit difficult, they are more or less far from the emperor, and they can act like tyrants locally.

Well, the disadvantage is that "although."

Like this Dahefang, the spirit vein is first-tier, and even with a spirit-gathering array, it only barely helps cultivation.

Therefore, any outer sect deacon sent to a small place must find ways to make money while completing sect missions.

So where does this money come from?

They absolutely dare not infringe upon sect interests.

If caught, it’s death.

A Nascent Soul sect like the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect that occupies a region will lack many Foundation Establishment cultivators, but it will never lack one or two small Foundation Establishment cultivators.

So, this requires these outer sect deacons to use their own brains.

Miao Wen also had some small tricks in the past.

Tributes from various households, skimming off some niche resources, and even occasionally acting as a peacemaker or middleman to resolve conflicts for others in exchange for a tribute.

The mediation between the Dajiang Gang and the Poshan Gang back then was mediated by him.

But these things are not long-lasting!

Especially since Dahefang’s geographical location is important, it was built to be a scale of a hundred-thousand-rogue-cultivator immortal city.

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

Although he only stayed for a while, it already greatly affected his ability to make money.

In the future, I fear more outer sect deacons will be sent over, and perhaps a real "Pavilion Master" will be sent down.

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

Previously, he found it.

Poshan Gang, Mi Shuhua!

As long as he agrees 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 a lot, but Mi Shuhua promised that it would be more and more in the future.

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

He was envious, but he couldn't rob him.

For one, outer sect deacons must also follow some hidden rules and cannot make the local area a mess.

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

Even if he grabbed the Poshan Gang, he wouldn't have enough time to manage it.

Therefore, he could only be envious.

However, the opportunity came!

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

He agreed verbally that he would go to save him immediately.

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

In this way, Mi Shuhua died.

He then went out, and could legitimately cooperate with Luo Chen.

Actually, it wasn't that legitimate, but as long as it wasn't reported, who would care?

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

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

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

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

Luo Chen perked up; this was the "investor" who funded his startup.

Now, it was time for a work report.

"Although it is not even one-tenth of the former Poshan Gang, it is 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 pills, and then one month to sell.

In other words, in less than three months, he would see returns!

If it were before, he would have doubted Luo Chen’s alchemy skills.

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

This person is absolutely an alchemy genius!

If he had just been sent out as a deacon, he would have tried his best to recommend Luo Chen to the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.

To recruit talent for the sect!

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 is better to keep him in Dahefang and cooperate.

This way, he could earn even more.

In the future, he could also leave a substantial amount of assets for his family.

Perhaps relying on these assets, the Miao family could produce a real Core Formation True Person in the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect.

"Good, good!"

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

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

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

"What senior, I am 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, "Uncle Wen!"

"Hmm!"

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

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

In this Dahefang, as long as Elder Pang Renxiong is gone, he is the only emperor!

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

Mentioning this, Luo Chen showed a troubled expression.

"There really is!"

"Hmm?"

"First is the safety issue!"

Luo Chen sighed and said worriedly, "You have been to Xieyue Valley; it was beaten to a pulp, and it is isolated outside the market."

"If any strong person passes by, they might have bad intentions."

"Even if there are no strong people, there might be rogue cultivators coming to the door, or monster attacks."

"This safety is really too critical."

Miao Wen sneered, "Is that all?"

After speaking, he took out a large handful of flags and a small round plate from his storage bag.

Seeing that round plate, Luo Chen’s eyes went straight.

It has an array disk!

"Second-tier array?"

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

That is true; on the surface, there is no spirit vein in Xieyue Valley, so it cannot support the massive consumption of a second-tier array.

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

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

For example, a large first-tier spirit vein!

"This is a set of first-tier peak large-scale defensive arrays, and the array disk equipped with it is a peak magic tool."

"When activated normally, the power is comparable to the Earth-Guard Array."

"But if you put in mid-grade spirit stones to drive the array disk, it can be comparable to a second-tier defensive array for a short time."

Good stuff!

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

And Luo Chen knows clearly that there is actually a micro-spirit vein branch in Xieyue Valley.

"What is the name of this array?"

"Small Five Elements Array; if you want to set up the array, you have to renovate your Xieyue Valley, at least it must conform to the principle of the five elements generating each other."

Miao Wen grabbed the array disk and asked casually, "Do you have anyone who understands arrays?"

Luo Chen blinked; he really has one.

Duan Feng knows a little about arrays, otherwise he wouldn't be able to repair magic tools.

After confirming there was an array master, Miao Wen handed this peak array to Luo Chen.

Next, Luo Chen brought up the matter of the shops left behind by the Poshan Gang.

In Miao Wen’s view, these are all trivial matters.

He just needs to give an order, and it can be easily handled.

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

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

He brought up a few more small things, such as pill furnaces and herb channels.

These things are quite troublesome for the Luotian Society, which has just started.

But in Miao Wen’s hands, they are just small things.

With just a few words, he could save the Luotian Society a lot of detours.

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

His years as an outer sect deacon had polished his patience very well.

He also knew clearly that only by clearing up these small things could the Luotian Society develop explosively.

Finally, Luo Chen mentioned the matter of reattaching Qin Liangchen’s severed limb.

"Are there any limb fragments left, preserved?"

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

"I suppose so; after all, he is not a member of my Sword Sect and cannot control that killing move."

Miao Wen thought about it; this Qin Liangchen is also a talent, and restoring his strength can protect the Luotian Society.

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

Luo Chen was a little disappointed; even the Jade Cauldron 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 one more point, the process might be very painful. You have to let Qin Liangchen prepare himself mentally."

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

Luo Chen immediately agreed on his behalf.

As the banquet was about to end, Miao Wen suddenly brought up a matter.

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

"A funeral?" Luo Chen asked in surprise, "Whose?"

"Who do you think it would be?"

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 left.

Two days later, Luo Chen took Mi Li and the one-armed Qin Liangchen, followed Miao Wen, and came to the depths of a large mountain.

Mount Jueyun!

When he stepped here, Luo Chen looked at Qin Liangchen.

The other party said tacitly, "The Poshan Gang set up many strongholds in the Guyuan Mountain Range 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 is rumored to be very dangerous, with second-tier monsters such as bloodthirsty crocodiles and black swamp giant pythons."

"But in fact, there is a micro-magnetic valley where few monsters 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 it."

Magnetic Valley!

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

Magnetic force is known to overcome all five elements in the world!

But wherever there is a large amount of magnetic force, it is not suitable for cultivation and living.

Mount Jueyun has many powerful monsters, but if there is a magnetic valley, it will indeed be the safest place.

Most monsters cannot escape the Yin and Yang Five Elements.

Their instinctual aversion will keep them away from the magnetic valley.

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

He smiled, "That is indeed the case. If it weren't for the battle for the Core Formation ruins, and Fellow Daoist Mi using this place to escape the pursuit of monsters and enemies, I estimate 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 magnetic ore, which is of no great use."

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

Magnetic ore is of great value. It is at least a third-tier mineral material.

But the value of magnetic ore is also very low; if it is not on a scale, it is almost useless, and naturally, there is no value to speak of.

In the natural environment, there is magnetic force itself.

But except for large magnetic mines, generally no one will collect these trivial magnetic forces.

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

Bursts of monster 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 became solemn.

This safe point is not that safe!

The journey to arrive was already countless times dangerous.

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

The Mi family, there are still survivors!

After a cup of tea, the four of them stopped above a lush canyon.

Miao Wen just took one look and smiled.

Luo Chen also looked down instantly.

At first glance, it didn't look unusual, but after his Spirit Eye Technique operated naturally, he detected a clue.

These trees are all dead!

They are just dead wood made by special means to prevent decay.

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

This Mi Shuhua has good means.

"Let’s go down!"

"Little Mili should also go and offer a stick of incense for your grandfather."

After speaking, he withdrew the cloud group, and the four of them descended rapidly.

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

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

"Who is it?"

A sharp shout sounded.

Then, there was chaos and commotion.

Miao Wen waved his sleeve and made a salute.

"An old friend comes uninvited, just to offer a stick of incense to an old friend!"

Old friend!

"Deacon Miao!"

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

Sikong Yuanhong!

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

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

That interception, the blood of the cultivators that flowed, almost dyed the entire Yinma Beach red.

The leader, Sikong Yuanhong, logically shouldn't have survived!

Sikong Yuanhong was suspicious, pushed the crowd away, and respectfully came to Miao Wen.

"Junior, greets Deacon Miao."

Miao Wen twitched the corners of his mouth and didn't answer, his eyes 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 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 Sikong Yuanhong, who was bowing.

He took a step forward and said while walking,

"Being able to gather these remaining Mi family clansmen, you can be considered to have heart. I believe that if Fellow Daoist Mi knows in the underworld, he will also be greatly relieved!"

Suddenly, his footsteps stopped.

Miao Wen’s eyes fell on the tombstone engraved on the brand-new tombstone.

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

He subconsciously reached out, "No!"

However, the other party ignored him.

"An old friend has come, why doesn't the old friend come out to see me?"

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

The massive spiritual pressure pushed all the Mi family clansmen 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 took a step back.

Why did Miao Wen’s words sound like Mi Shuhua was not dead yet?

Boom!

The coffin lid was lifted directly.

There was no figure, only a pile of magnificent clothes.

Miao Wen took a look and then turned around.

"Cenotaph?"

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

"Is that so..."

Miao Wen frowned and smacked his lips.

Then, he looked at these twenty or so Mi family clansmen.

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 crossed the void.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

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

Everyone, all dead.

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

The Sikong family is extinct from now on.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator, suddenly attacking, and a sword cultivator at that!

Who could react?

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

Why!

"Very curious?"

Miao Wen swallowed the sword pill and walked over slowly.

"I have long known the whereabouts of this group of Mi family survivors. Keeping them was also to lure out Mi Shuhua."

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

"He is indeed dead, but I didn't see his 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, "That is possible, 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 to them, looking at Mi Li behind Luo Chen with burning eyes.

"She, should also die."

"No!"

A decisive shout came from Qin Liangchen.

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

Cold sweat soaked his back unconsciously, and he stepped back subconsciously.

However, Miao Wen did not get angry.

Instead, he smiled and looked at Luo Chen.

"Luo Chen, what do you think?"

Luo Chen opened his mouth, his brain spinning rapidly.

Mi Li is indeed of no use, her realm is only fourth-level Qi Refining, and after so long, she has only mastered the refining method of Grain Bigu powder.

As the only remaining bloodline of the Poshan Gang, her role in calling on the old members has become weaker and weaker after the past half month.

Those who returned are by no means 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 always been working in the Pill Hall, belonging to his subordinates, whether in the past or in the future.

Logically speaking, he should protect her.

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

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

One thought after another surfaced in Luo Chen’s mind.

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

If she is killed, the Mi family will really be extinct.

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

After all, he was once kind to him!

And if he doesn't kill her, he is afraid that Luo Chen will offend Miao Wen for this.

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

If Luo Chen defies him, the consequences are unimaginable!

Just as Luo Chen fell into deep thought and 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 in front of her.

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 sorrowful look appeared on that cold cheek.

For a long time, Luo Chen opened his mouth with a dry throat.

"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 very satisfied.

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

In Xieyue Valley.

To be precise, it should be called the Luotian Society headquarters.

Stone house fortresses stood one after another.

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

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

"She took it voluntarily; 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 Liangchen sighed.

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

Halfway through, he smiled bitterly.

"My mistake, your answer at the 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, being submerged by gravel poured out by a cultivator.

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

"I thought I could work with peace of mind and practice hard with him as a big mountain 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’s shoulder.

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

Luo Chen hummed, walking along the stone road paved with large bluestones toward the deepest part of Xieyue Valley.

Behind him, Qin Liangchen sighed and stood guard outside the house.

Old Man Mi, only this one bloodline is left.

Even if there were many conflicts in the past, the dead are gone, why implicate the family.

After all, Old Man Mi was once kind to them.

"Leader!"

"Leader!"

One respectful title after another sounded in his ears.

Luo Chen seemed not to hear, walking step by step to the very top of Xieyue 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 Array from Miao Wen, the plan to renovate the inside and outside of Xieyue Valley was changed.

Under Duan Feng’s leadership, large areas of trees were transplanted here.

Mountain rocks and 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 Xieyue Valley, forming several small ponds inside and outside.

Plus the terrain is south-facing and north-facing, located in the Li Palace, supplemented by the daily activities of cultivators, forming fire attributes.

Up to this point, the inside and outside of Xieyue Valley have achieved the phase of the five elements generating each other.

This kind of renovation is not a one-day achievement; it is currently just taking shape and needs constant improvement in the future.

But the Luotian Society finally has a foothold.

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

In his mind, Miao Wen’s satisfied smile toward 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 Magnetic Valley of Mount Jueyun, just killing three birds with one stone."

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

"Then why did he make a fuss about Mi Li at the end?"

"He guessed that I would play tricks in the Luotian 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 stiffened all over.

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

"Yeah, what he is satisfied with is that I am a smart person."

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

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

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

Because in this way, the Luo Chen shown would be a gentleman who acted on instinctive emotions or a villain who acted purely based on interests.

Neither of these 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 wants is a partner who can weigh the pros and cons, is not impulsive, not reckless, but also has 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-interrogation test.

Under layers of paving, Miao Wen returned satisfied.

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

"So, I am such a person!"

Being interrogated, the result he got made him a little embarrassed.

Or rather, it is 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, 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 all living beings.

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

If Miao Wen gets angry at Qin Liangchen, he is powerless, and the greatest possibility is just watching 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.

"But!"

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

"All of this is not my intention!"

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

"And why should I be interrogated!"

"Whether it is a gentleman, a villain, or a smart person, the reason is just the law of the jungle!"

"If I were strong enough, the gentleman and the villain would be just a thought, and good deeds and evil deeds would just follow my heart."

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

He smiled self-deprecatingly.

What did he do wrong?

Weakness is the original sin!

If he were also in the Foundation Establishment stage, Miao Wen wouldn't have interrogated him without a bottom line.

He leaped, like a duckweed bird, falling leisurely.

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

"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 Gold Hall, Gu Caiyi led ten women and smiled at Luo Chen.

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 slowly shook his head.

"Still not quite right, too humble."

"Humble?"

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

Most of these female cultivators were her friends before.

Either rogue cultivators from Dahefang or female cultivators who withdrew from Tianxiang Tower.

Among them, two female cultivators with seventh-level Qi Refining who looked sickly were even more pitiful.

They weren't seventh-level Qi Refining before, but had a realm of ninth-level Qi Refining, which was equivalent to Gu Caiyi’s realm.

But ever since the Tianxiang Tower changed its person in charge, their ending was miserable.

They were taken a fancy to by that Hua-surname Foundation Establishment cultivator and were wantonly harvested, resulting in an unstable foundation and a drop in realm.

They dropped directly from ninth-level Qi Refining to seventh-level Qi Refining.

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

These people mostly came from Tianxiang Tower; although their appearance and posture were top-notch, they did too many things 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 can make guests feel like a spring breeze. Besides those sales terms, your demeanor must also be generous."

"Treating guests, we must treat everyone equally; we cannot be too humble to those in power, nor can we discriminate against low-level rogue cultivators."

"Remember, only when 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, "As long as you behave relatively more gentle and enthusiastic than the maids in the Spirit Medicine Pavilion, that’s enough."

Once said like this, everyone understood.

Many of the clerks hired by large sect shops are actually locals.

But after entering, they inexplicably feel superior.

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

Scolding and insulting are not the case, but ignoring and cold-shouldering are common occurrences.

Being more enthusiastic than them is not difficult.

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

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

"For example, the VIP system; the Luotian Society shop will launch three standards: Bronze VIP, Star Silver VIP, and Gilded Gold VIP."

"Each standard corresponds to a consumption of 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 Gold Hall all recorded it carefully.

They are not stupid; some things they didn't know, they just needed a little hint.

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

It turns out there are so many ways to sell elixirs.

Bronze VIPs can enjoy a cup of carefully prepared Fuzhu milk tea for free every time they enter the store to consume.

Star Silver VIPs entering the store will be accompanied by special maids, providing milk tea, snacks, and other services. Not only that, purchasing elixirs will enjoy a 10% discount.

If it is a Gilded Gold VIP, the benefits enjoyed will be even more; not only a 20% discount, but even home delivery, holiday condolences, and other services are provided.

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

Gu Caiyi didn't understand.

Luo Chen smiled indifferently, "Of course there will be; it’s just that this kind of VIP is not aimed at rogue cultivators, but at those major forces."

"But major forces generally don't look for the Spirit Medicine Pavilion to purchase better Qi-Nurturing Elixirs?"

Suddenly, Gu Caiyi reacted.

Luo Chen is going to grab customers from the Spirit Medicine Pavilion!

Qi-Nurturing Elixir is effective, but it’s expensive!

And those major forces, those who spend spirit stones to buy elixirs, are all people with deep realms; they don't take Qi-Nurturing Elixir or Jade Marrow Elixir, they buy them for the people below to use.

As long as there is an effect, it’s fine; at worst, they can make up for it with quantity.

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

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

After figuring this out, 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.

Just moving a little bit over, he could make use of it.

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

It’s just that they disdain to use them!

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

The Luotian Society finds it very necessary.

A small force that has just been created, the sales channels have not been opened, and the customer source has not been stabilized.

These means can bind big customers very well.

Small customers can also make them feel good.

If the Luotian Society launches other products in the future, they won't mind trying and buying.

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

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

When Luo Chen left the Gold Hall, the group of beauties inside was training in demeanor and speech under Gu Caiyi’s leadership.

Just out of the Gold Hall, Luo Chen ran into the Qin Liangchen couple.

"Are you all ready?"

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

Luo Chen looked at Qin Liangchen, and the other party nodded.

"In that case, let’s go!"

Without hesitation, the three of them cast the Wind-Riding Technique and flew toward the outside.

When they were about to leave the valley, Qin Liangchen suddenly let out a soft sound.

Luo Chen followed his gaze and saw a young woman in a white dress sitting on a branch of a transplanted paulownia tree, swinging her white little legs.

On her delicate melon-shaped face, there was a trace of abnormal sickly paleness.

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

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

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

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

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

Enthusiastically congratulate Yanhuaxiaomin for becoming the alliance leader of this book!

Thank you very much!

I won't forget to add more, but I had a wave at the beginning of the month, and I have to maintain daily updates of ten thousand words, I really have nothing left.

Today and tomorrow, I will definitely write more drafts and make up for the alliance leader’s addition as soon as possible.

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