Yang Tianjiu's Fortuitous Opportunity: "Myriad Treasures Golden Coin Scripture"
Upon entering the gambling den, Yang Tianyou was greeted by twelve wooden doors arranged in a circle. The doors were not closed, and gamblers were coming and going, creating a slightly noisy atmosphere that made him frown.
Yang Tianjiu smiled, used Obscuring Technique, and the two of them disappeared into one of the Portal.
Yang Tianyou looked over curiously and saw several piles of money on a huge octagonal table, some with more money and some with less.
Directly opposite the table was a huge floor-to-ceiling window. Through the window was a small, circular sandpit with many intricate crisscrossing passages. At that moment, three golden squirrels were scrambling through the passages, chasing each other.
"Hurry up, Wind-Chasing, hurry up!"
"Keep going, don't let them overtake you."
Inside the room, dozens of gamblers watched the "match" below, their expressions excited, shouting loudly.
"What is this? A rat race?" Yang Tianyou asked in astonishment.
"No, no, no, this is called the Ninth Master’s Game. I designed this betting game myself. There are three golden-haired rats in total. These gamblers are betting on which golden-haired rat will finish the race first. I am the Zhuang Household."
Isn't this just horse racing?
Yang Tianyou muttered to himself, glanced at his Thirteenth Brother, and asked, "But if everyone bets on one of the small balls, and they win, won't you lose money?"
"I won't lose money. If everyone bets on one of the golden-haired rats, I'll send someone to the bigger venue next door to bet on that same golden-haired rat to win."
"If this golden-haired rat really wins, the losses I incur on one side will be offset by gains on the other. I call this risk sharing!"
"But then you won't make much money, right? Because if you're unsure of the outcome, you definitely won't dare to bet too much on the other side." Although Yang Tianyou didn't understand gambling techniques, he was smart enough to see the flaw in this at a glance.
"This is actually the business philosophy I've discovered!" Unexpectedly, Yang Tianjiu smiled slightly, seemingly enlightened, and said, "Those who truly do great business only earn limited profits. Endless greed will turn into Abyss that leads to ruin. Huge profits may be temporary, but a steady, long-term approach is the true way of business!"
"A steady stream of growth..." Yang Tianyou pondered these four words for a long time, then gave Yang Tianjiu a thumbs up, "Thirteenth Brother truly lives up to his reputation as a business genius in the Lineage. His insightful remarks have enlightened me!"
"Haha, it's nothing profound. Actually, Lineage development is the same as doing business. You can seize by force for a while, but if you want to pass it down for a long time, a stable foundation, territory, and talent are the most important things," Yang Tianjiu said meaningfully.
"I understand these principles, of course, but in the current situation, we must act decisively and swiftly. In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary."
"That's true, haha, Nineteenth Younger Brother has grown up too, he's not the little Nineteen Brother he used to be." Yang Tianjiu said with a sigh.
The two brothers chatted for a while longer, and then Yang Tianjiu led Yang Tianyou to a small restaurant in the center of Purple Moon Town. This area was already a place where Cultivators were active, so the owner was also a cultivator, albeit Rogue Cultivator.
"Oh, Ninth Master, you've arrived! What would you like to eat this time?" The owner was a kind-looking middle-aged man with Qi Refinement Fifth Layer cultivation. He greeted Yang Tianjiu with a smile as he arrived.
"The same three dishes as always, give one to my cousin too!"
"Okay, just a moment, it'll be ready soon!"
The boss went to get busy, so Yang Tianjiu led Yang Tianyou to a seat and waited.
Before long, a large bowl of fragrant beef noodles was served, along with a bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup and a small dish of appetizers, making it very appetizing.
Yang Tianyou took a bite, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed that it was good.
"This noodle shop hasn't been open for long. The owner was originally Rogue Cultivator from Qingfeng Town. Later, when the Dragon Valley Sect attacked Qingfeng Town, he was lucky enough to be away and escaped the disaster. After that, he came to settle down in our Purple Moon Town."
Yang Tianjiu gave a brief introduction of the owner and then began talking about the noodles, "His beef noodles are made with the finest barley, which is hand-ground into powder, sifted out of impurities again and again, and then kneaded using a family Secret Method. The resulting beef noodles are chewy, smooth, and truly exceptional!"
"This beef is also quite good. It's made from the tenderloin of First-Tier Middle-Grade demon bull, marinated using Secret Method that perfectly preserves the essence of the beef. Not only is it delicious, but it also has certain benefits for cultivation growth."
Yang Tianyou nodded, and said vaguely, "This can already be considered Spirit Cuisine, right?"
"It's Spirit Cuisine, and First-Tier Middle-Grade Spirit Cuisine at that. I've already considered hiring him as Spirit Chef at the Lineage's Spirit Cuisine restaurant."
"I think it's excellent. This beef noodle dish alone is absolutely superb."
As Yang Tianyou spoke, he quickly devoured a large bowl of food, and then he asked for four more bowls to take back for his parents, Fengling, Yuan Ba, and the others to try.
After finishing their meal, Yang Tianyou chatted with his Thirteenth Brother for a while before leaving Purple Moon Town.
Yang Tianjiu watched Yang Tianyou's departing figure for a long time before turning around and returning to his residence.
With its antique and elegant layout, exuding a touch of luxury, Yang Tianjiu's residence was clearly much more tasteful than Yang Tianyou's.
Upon entering the study, he sat down at the mahogany table and then took out a golden object from his sleeve.
This is a Golden Tortoise the size of a baby's fist, its surface covered with mottled and ancient patterns, and its small tortoise eyes are a bright green color, making it look very spirited.
On the back of the Golden Tortoise rests a copper coin that is round on the outside and square on the inside, covered with dense inscriptions—Daoist script.
Looking at the Golden Tortoise in front of him, Yang Tianjiu fell into deep thought.
He has loved antiques since he was a child, and as he grew older and became more capable, he often spent money to acquire all kinds of antiques.
By chance, Yang Tianjiu bought this golden Golden Tortoise from a young man.
At first, he thought it was just an ordinary object, something that looked nice and was the right size. He usually kept it in his sleeve and would play with it occasionally.
It wasn't until the Black Sha Sect attacked and the Protective Formation of Purple Moon Town was broken that Yang Tianjiu also joined the fight against the Devil Cultivators. Because he was not good at fighting, he was quickly injured, and blood flowed down his shoulder, gradually soaking the Golden Tortoise. It inexplicably recognized him as its master.
After recognizing its master, the Golden Tortoise naturally underwent many changes. Not only did it gain an Artifact Spirit, but it also acquired a unique Cultivation Method —the "《Myriad Treasures Golden Coin Scripture》".