Chapter 222: Clearing Out the Spoils, A Great Harvest

"Hello, Senior Li!"

"It's Hui Niang, are you here to find Luo Chen?"

"Yes, the President notified me to come over today."

Because they rented cave abodes together, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Dahe Market were very close, almost on the same mountain wall.

Li Yixian, who was preparing to go out, happened to run into Sima Hui Niang who was coming over.

After the two exchanged a few words, Sima Hui Niang hurried into Luo Chen's cave abode.

Looking at her capable back.

Li Yixian couldn't help but feel extremely envious.

If only the Li family had such a person who could manage everything inside and out in an orderly manner.

She wouldn't have to run out to busy herself with the trivial matters of the Li family before her cave abode had even warmed up.

Li Ao was ultimately too young, and his realm was not high enough to shoulder responsibilities.

Luo Chen was much more relaxed; with Sima Hui Niang there, he didn't have to do everything himself.

"Perhaps, I can consider letting Xiao Ao live in the cave abode to reach Foundation Establishment sooner."

"That way, I can also put down these trivial matters and focus entirely on cultivation?"

Thinking of the talent-filled Luotian Society, Li Yixian felt even more envious.

Even an array master like Min Longyu had joined.

The strength of the Luotian Society had undoubtedly received another great boost.

"Not just Xiao Ao, the other clansmen also need to improve their strength."

"Must keep pace with the Luotian Society!"

While Li Yixian was envious of Luo Chen.

Inside the cave abode, Sima Hui Niang was taking out an account book, extremely meticulously introducing the asset situation of the Luotian Society to Luo Chen.

"Because that battle at Gaoling Plain was an encounter battle plus a breakout battle, many participating cultivators didn't have time to collect spoils during the fight."

"Therefore, most of the spoils were eventually collected and handed over."

"The specific reward and punishment standards haven't been set yet. However, Hall Master Murong's side has already recorded the corresponding merits in the register."

"After we clear things up here, we will let you, President, decide whether to execute them."

Luo Chen nodded.

He took the account book from Sima Hui Niang's hand and began to read it seriously.

It was different from the battle with the Fu family and the battle at Xiaohuan Mountain.

The spoils of this sudden battle at Gaoling Plain were all collected after the battle when cleaning up the battlefield.

It didn't rule out that some people secretly hid some, but more than ninety percent were within the range he could absolutely control.

The first page of the account book tallied the number of storage bags.

A total of seventy-five!

"So many?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Sima Hui Niang shook her head. "Actually, there were fewer. When the Dahe Gang cultivators were fleeing, they took many away. Some were severely damaged during the battle and could not be used. After the final tally, only these seventy-five remained."

Seventy-five was not a small number!

If strictly calculated according to the market price of ten thousand spirit stones, this was a huge sum of money.

However, Sima Hui Niang told him a piece of news that wasn't exactly good.

"Storage bags are very cheap here in Tianlan Xiancheng!"

"Oh?" Luo Chen raised his eyebrows.

Sima Hui Niang explained, "When I took people out to stroll yesterday, Xiao Liu introduced me to a Foundation Establishment senior from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. He said that if we purchase more than one hundred storage bags at once, we can enjoy the sect price of three thousand per unit."

Hiss!

Even knowing that storage bags had a serious price premium, Luo Chen hadn't expected them to be cheap to this extent.

With his gaze flickering, Luo Chen realized one thing.

It seemed that ever since the two major Nascent Soul sects went to war, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion... no, Tianfan City!

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion was backed by Tianfan City, another Nascent Soul sect outside the Yuding Domain.

In this war between the two major Nascent Soul sects in the Yuding Domain, Tianfan City seemed exceptionally active!

Back during the Dahe Market period, a large number of magic tools manufactured by Tianfan City flowed out from the Zhenlong Black Market.

Magic tools like sound-transmitting paper cranes were even mass-produced.

Nowadays, even storage bags seemed to be sold in bulk.

The targets of the sales were not just the seven sects of Yuding, but covered small forces like their Luotian Society.

"Also, war profits are always the most profitable; such opportunities are rare in a hundred years."

"Tianfan City isn't stupid... hmm?"

Vaguely, Luo Chen realized a possibility.

Could it be that this war, actively initiated by the Luoyun Sect, had the support of Tianfan City behind it?

"In terms of spirit stones, the number is very large, reaching as much as one hundred and thirty thousand!"

"Among them, low-grade spirit stones account for the majority, but the tallied middle-grade spirit stones also amount to three hundred. My opinion is..."

Sima Hui Niang's report reached his ears.

Luo Chen suddenly woke up from his terrifying speculation.

What did the schemes of the sects have to do with him?

With his strength at the second level of Foundation Establishment, he couldn't participate at all.

The most urgent task was to manage his own side well!

"One hundred and thirty thousand!"

Luo Chen pursed his lips, his eyes filled with excitement.

This was undoubtedly a huge sum, even exceeding the fifty thousand he currently had.

Well, only fifty thousand remained; yesterday, when renting the cave abode, he paid three years' rent in one go.

One had to say, war profits were truly damn profitable!

And this was without calculating the possibility that the three storage bags of Wang Haichao, Tushan, and Huo Hu contained a large amount of spirit stones.

If those were added, the amount would probably soar even higher.

If it were a crazier cultivator, they would probably be frantically wanting to fight such a war a few more times.

But Luo Chen quickly suppressed this inappropriate thought.

In one encounter battle, the Luotian Society lost more than half of its cultivators.

And there was Zeng Wen, an old friend who died protecting his wife and children.

Luo Chen was not willing to start a war lightly.

He preferred to cultivate quietly.

"There are also over a thousand magic tools, most of which are intact, with many damaged ones, currently all sitting idle."

"The rest are countless elixirs, talismans, magic robes, materials, and various sundries."

"The collected cultivation techniques and secret arts total over a hundred, but most are similar. After organizing, there are only over thirty, among which five are second-tier..."

"In total, that's all."

"The belongings of the cultivators who died in the society have already been claimed by their families if they had any. The rest are all counted in the previous account book."

"Oh, right, there are also three alchemy insights; I specifically brought them over."

The miscellaneous reports lasted for a long time.

It was because Luo Chen had experienced this kind of thing many times and was already used to it.

If it were another Foundation Establishment cultivator, they would probably have a headache listening to it.

Luo Chen took the three alchemy insights from Sima Hui Niang's hand and flipped through them roughly.

Most were insights from first-tier alchemists and were not particularly outstanding.

However, he kept in mind the two first-tier elixir formulas recorded on them.

"They can be put into the Alchemy Hall as a foundation."

"In my spare time, I can also take a look, discard the dross and select the essence!"

He gave a slight smile.

Luo Chen was very satisfied.

"Hui Niang, you did very well."

A smile also appeared on Sima Hui Niang's face.

"Everything is what I should do!"

Luo Chen shook his head with a smile. "There is no such thing as 'should' or 'should not'; the world is driven by profit. Since you have done so excellently, I should naturally reward you."

He said it very naturally.

But in Sima Hui Niang's heart, waves were rising.

Looking at Luo Chen's warm smile, Sima Hui Niang thought to herself:

"I am not just doing this for profit; the grace of saving my life, you don't mention it, but I cannot forget it!"

It was just that these words were better thought in the heart; there was no need to put them on the lips.

Everything could be expressed through actual actions.

The quiet Sima Hui Niang made Luo Chen a bit unaccustomed; he still wanted to see some excited feedback on the other party's face.

But this was also fine; not showing joy or anger in the face showed that the other party had indeed grown a lot again.

"I have observed that among those at the ninth level of Qi Refining in the society, you and Duan Feng are the closest to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

"Your daily cultivation must not be interrupted."

"If you reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, that Foundation Establishment Pill will belong to you. In addition, when you establish your foundation, I will protect your path with all my strength, and even this second-tier cave abode can be provided for your use."

Hearing these words.

The woman who had been calm just a moment ago couldn't help but show an excited expression.

Was this a promise?

A Foundation Establishment Pill!

The full-strength protection of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and even being able to use a second-tier cave abode.

What a wonderful thing this was.

When she was a rogue cultivator back then, she had never thought of such wonderful things.

At that time, she only thought that gathering the spiritual herbs for Foundation Establishment would be the fulfillment of her life.

Who could have imagined that life's encounters would have such earth-shaking changes.

Thump!

Without the slightest hesitation, Sima Hui Niang knelt on one knee, her long hair hanging down in front of her.

"Hui Niang thanks the President!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly; it seemed that her ability to control her emotions still hadn't reached the level.

However, under such conditions.

Indeed, no Qi Refining cultivator could remain calm.

"Alright, get up!"

"Next, follow me to the Binglan Palace."

After speaking, he stood up and walked outside.

Sima Hui Niang followed behind without hesitation.

Looking at Luo Chen's back, Sima Hui Niang's emotions were surging.

"Meeting him is probably the luckiest thing in my life!"

They walked out of the cave abode.

Luo Chen activated the array to conceal it.

Without his permission, others could not open the cave abode.

Unless the rental period expired and the rent was not paid on time, the Ice Fortress cultivators on duty in Tianlan Xiancheng would violently break in.

Pinching a spiritual incantation, a white cloud condensed under his feet.

Luo Chen beckoned.

"Come up!"

Sima Hui Niang jumped up cautiously; her feet felt soft and unsupported, and her whole body was trembling.

The white cloud floated, slowly flying down the mountain.

The huge waterfall crashed from the sky to the earth, making a rumbling sound.

In her ears, however, Luo Chen's sound transmission was clearly audible.

"The art of cloud-riding is a spell derived from the spiritual power cloud mass in the body during the ninth level of Qi Refining."

"Stepping on it, you don't need to resist."

"Attach spiritual power to your feet, and use this to contact the cloud mass; it will be like stepping on solid ground, thick and firm."

Sima Hui Niang followed his instructions.

Before long, the feeling of being unsupported was gone, and she stood steadily on the cloud mass.

Only then did she have time to look back.

That silver dragon, hanging down from the nine heavens, was so magnificent.

The many cave abodes hidden within it were like a fairyland.

"No need to envy."

"After you establish your foundation, I will increase your treatment. By then, renting a cave abode here yourself will be an easy matter."

Sima Hui Niang pursed her lips and nodded gently.

Out of the corner of her eye, she looked at Luo Chen's side profile; his sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes were bright and spirited.

There was less of the solemnity and severity from the period when he came out of the Dahe Market, and more of a calm and free-spirited air.

Seeming to notice someone looking at him, Luo Chen turned his head.

Sima Hui Niang opened her mouth unnaturally and asked casually:

"President, why are we going to the Binglan Palace?"

"Why?"

Luo Chen's mouth curled slightly. "To rent a piece of land."

"Senior Luo Chen, you're here!"

Before they even entered the Binglan Palace, a sweet voice came from afar.

Shortly after, they saw the little girl Shi Lan swinging her high ponytail and trotting over.

When she reached Luo Chen's side, she stared at him with a pair of blinking big eyes, as if afraid he would run away.

And her behavior naturally fell into Sima Hui Niang's eyes.

It seemed that the other party had long known Luo Chen's intention?

"This is Sima Hui Niang, President of my Luotian Society." Luo Chen pointed to the side and introduced her simply.

Shi Lan looked at Sima Hui Niang in surprise.

"Summarizing and deciding is called President, but why not call it Sect Master? To manage the portal of a sect."

Luo Chen shook his head. "My Luotian Society is a small family, how can it be called a sect."

"Senior is joking; you are so young and have already achieved Foundation Establishment, so the Golden Core stage is just around the corner. By then, choosing a mountain to establish a sect will just be a matter of time!"

This little girl, she sure knows how to flatter!

Shi Lan flattered him, then enthusiastically introduced herself to Sima Hui Niang:

"President Sima, my name is Shi Lan, a disciple of the Ice Fortress. In the future, whenever the Luotian Society needs me, just find me!"

"Then I won't be polite and will bother you a lot in the future."

"Haha, you're welcome."

As the three talked, they entered the Binglan Palace.

At this time, there were also Foundation Establishment cultivators coming to rent cave abodes and shop fronts.

But Shi Lan ignored them all and let other female disciples receive them.

She guarded Luo Chen wholeheartedly, afraid that others would come up to chat.

"Senior, please this way, let's go to the second floor!"

Luo Chen naturally didn't refuse and followed behind her to the second floor.

Shortly after, a huge sand table appeared in his eyes.

In the center of the sand table was Tianlan Xiancheng, which occupied the largest area!

Then, there were mountains and rivers scattered like stars in the sky.

Many places were marked with red dots, and some even had corresponding names.

Luo Chen only took one look and saw familiar names like Tianyi Workshop, Taoshan, and the Godly Work Sect on it.

Besides that, there were still a small number of white light spots emitting faint light on it.

The gaze of the three immediately fell on those white light spots.

Ownerless land!

Or rather, it shouldn't be said that way; these places nominally belonged to Tianlan Xiancheng.

It was just that nowadays, there was actually no corresponding force occupying them.

Shi Lan picked up a long jade ruler, her high ponytail swaying behind her.

"I heard Senior Luo Chen say before that you wanted to rent a place with a first-tier spiritual vein."

"After returning, I specifically tallied them and found seven places most suitable for the Luotian Society to settle down."

"First is Jinghu! It was once the territory of a talisman-making family, but it's a pity that the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the family passed away, and there was no successor. Ten years ago, it stopped renting and has been vacant ever since."

Jinghu Fu family.

Sima Hui Niang's mouth curled up imperceptibly.

"This place has a natural first-tier spiritual vein, which is a spiritual spring. Strictly speaking, it is also a first-tier branch vein derived from this third-tier spiritual land of Tianlan Peak."

"This place is enough to support the daily cultivation of over a hundred Qi Refining cultivators."

Sima Hui Niang asked curiously, "What is the rental price?"

Shi Lan raised her finger. "Ten thousand spirit stones a year, at least ten years!"

"So expensive!"

Sima Hui Niang was startled.

This price was almost catching up to a second-tier cave abode on Tianlan Peak.

"Expensive has its reasons, President sister."

Shi Lan gave a sweet smile, and the jade ruler pointed to the white spot on the sand table.

Instantly, a lake covering dozens of mu appeared in the form of an image above the sand table.

"Jinghu produces twenty-seven kinds of spiritual fish, and there are many kinds of aquatic spiritual plants."

"The reason why the Fu family was famous in Tianlan for their talismans back then was that they used paper made from three kinds of water grass as talisman skin, which could amplify spells. The effect, compared to ordinary talismans, was several times stronger."

Sima Hui Niang suddenly realized.

She even understood why the Fu family migrated all the way without stopping at the markets along the way, heading straight for the Dahe Market.

Because of the Lancang River, the Dahe Market also produced various aquatic spiritual plants.

After absorbing the beast-skin talisman making, their future was undoubtedly brighter.

It was a pity that before they could show their ambition, they were strangled in the cradle by their Luotian Society.

Shi Lan was full of confidence; Jinghu was a place she specifically recommended.

The original owner hadn't left long ago.

The buildings and facilities inside could be used directly with a little cleaning.

If she could sell it, she could make a huge profit in spirit stones!

It was a pity.

"Change to another one!"

Luo Chen shook his head; he was not satisfied with Jinghu.

Shi Lan scratched her head, and the jade ruler pointed to other places.

"Bamboo Sea, the area is vast and boundless, even bordering the Green Alchemy Valley. Inside, there are seven great spiritual bamboos, and it also produces bamboo rice, whose taste and spiritual energy are far superior to ordinary spiritual rice, but cultivating and picking it takes a lot of time and requires a lot of manpower. If this is used as a foundation..."

"Change to another one!"

"Wutong Mountain, a spiritual mountain rumored to be enlightened by the aura of a phoenix. Inside the mountain, there is a first-tier earth fire; the only drawback is that this mountain is too small..."

"Keep it for consideration."

"Yue Ning Bay, adjacent to the Luosha Market, is a traffic artery, suitable for doing business. It's just that it's easily harassed by robbery cultivators, so it hasn't been rented out for a long time. In terms of rent, it's eight thousand spirit stones a year."

One lifelike image after another appeared in turn above the sand table.

Suddenly.

Luo Chen pointed to a grayish-white light mass.

"Introduce this place."

The jade ruler pointed to the grayish-white light mass, and a towering mountain peak shimmering with colorful clouds instantly came into view.

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