Qu Jianlei also didn't expect that Huo Jiujian would misunderstand him when he casually agreed.
However, this also allowed him to gain some information. When Cangwu Realm is in crisis, is it possible for the upper world to intervene? But to what extent will the crisis develop before the higher world intervenes... This is really a daunting question.
"Ridge Lord Qu doesn't know?" City Lord Huo asked in surprise, but looking at his expression, it was a bit artificial.
"Don't think about it," Qu Jianlei waved his hand and replied seriously, "I, Red Leaf Ridge, have nothing to do with the world."
There is no doubt that our family must have been labeled as "from the outside world", at least partly from the outside world.
There's no point in explaining it, let alone he doesn't want to explain it yet - Cultivation World occupies so much of the world.
However, Qu Jianlei really cannot admit that it has anything to do with the upper bound of Cangwu. This is not the way to brag.
"Tsk," Huo Jiujian heard this and couldn't help but smack his lips with regret.
He didn't think that Red Leaf Ridge must have come from the upper world, but he couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he heard the other party's denial.
Then he took advantage of the situation and asked, "Which world do you have some connections with?"
Qu Jianlei heard this and looked at him with a half-smile, "Since we can cooperate, our curiosity... shouldn't be too strong?"
"Yes," Huo Jiujian nodded slightly upon hearing this, "By the way, you need a place to stay when traveling Central Province, right?"
True Immortal Yongheng had no expression, as if he didn't hear anything. Jia Shuiqing glanced sideways at the boss.
Qu Jianlei raised his brows and spoke casually, "Does Lord Jiujian City have any suggestions?"
"I can make a place for you at Great Leaf City," City Lord Huo said simply, "Tier 4 Spirit Vein."
After a pause, he emphasized, "I can guarantee privacy, and as for security... I can also provide it."
Qu Jianlei hesitated for two or three seconds, and then Diandian nodded, "Yes, I wish I could."
When Huo Jiujian asked this question, he paid special attention to the expressions of the other two people.
However, Jia Shuiqing's sidelong glance was just right. It would not be good if she was completely expressionless.
Huo Jiujian didn't notice whether the other party had a foothold, so he invited the other party to Flying Shuttle.
The place City Lord Huo arranged for them was on the edge of Great Leaf City. There were actually patrolling cultivators. It was obviously a high-end community.
This is a small yard, not even one square kilometer, but the surrounding scenery is beautiful and quiet, and there are no residents.
The environment in the yard is elegant. Although the sparrow is small, it has all the internal organs. There are all kinds of pavilions and pavilions, as well as Defense Array and Gathering Spirit Array.
Huo Jiujian said that this was the place used by Great Leaf City to entertain distinguished guests, and now it will be used by Red Leaf Ridge.
"If you want to transfer the property rights, you have to report it to the Star Palace. Do you want to transfer the ownership?"
Qu Jianlei shook his head slightly, "No need, City Lord's Mansion's public property, as long as it can be used."
Huo Jiujian felt a little disappointed when he heard this, but nodded with a smile, "Okay, I'll think about it again when I'm about to leave office."
It's normal for a city lord to seek personal gain when he leaves office, but for Nascent Soul cultivation's city lord, his tenure can easily start to last a hundred years.
So when it comes to resigning, just listen to it, there is no need to take it seriously.
Huo Jiujian also expressed that he hopes to hold a welcoming banquet to celebrate the arrival of Red Leaf Ridge.
However, Qu Jianlei refused directly, "Are you afraid that Star Palace won't know about it and will short-circuit them?"
In fact, City Lord Huo just said it as a courtesy. Seeing his objection, he decisively stopped the topic and left.
He didn't want others to know that he had contacted Red Leaf Ridge and reached an intention to cooperate.
As the transaction unfolds and continues, others may guess it, but that doesn't matter, he won't provide evidence anyway.
After he and Page Boy left, True Immortal Yongheng sighed softly, "Jiujian City Lord... is really a Big Hand pen."
Five Friends Alliance's independent business is about to fail. Although City Lord's Mansion promised to take a share of the pie, it is different after all.
Qu Jianlei smiled nonchalantly, "It's because of your strength that you can't take on bigger orders."
"Wen Bo True Immortal must have felt the same way when I saw you. Although he was not willing to give in, he really couldn't eat it."
True Immortal Yongheng Diandian said, "If City Lord's Mansion finds out that he is in charge of this business, he will definitely take down the person directly."
"Isn't this the end?" Qu Jianlei smiled, "Five Friends Alliance took over the business he didn't dare to do, and City Lord's Mansion replaced you."
"This world is generally fair. You can have as many bowls as you want."
True Immortal Yongheng felt a little uncomfortable hearing this, but what they said is right, right?
He could only snort angrily, "Restoration Fluid This deal... haha, I hope they can bear it."
Is Great Leaf City Lord awesome? That's really not the case.
Central Province There are thirty-six first-tier cities alone. Great Leaf City is located in the border area and ranks in the middle to lower range among the thirty-six cities.
Even so, it is all because of its good natural environment and economic situation, otherwise it would not be able to get into the middle class.
And above Thirty-Six First-Tier Cities, there is Star Palace, so Huo Jiujian is nothing compared to Central Province.
"Okay," Qu Jianlei waved his hand, "We will leave in two days. Please help us take a look at this place."
"And Seven Stars Needle Manual, help us collect it too."
"No problem," True Immortal Yongheng nodded simply. This is a good thing, as it can show others the relationship between the Five Friends Alliance and Red Leaf Ridge.
After a pause, he asked again tentatively, "Ridge Lord Qu, you asked fellow Daoist Bowen to go to the Star Palace to check... is it related to the auction?"
Qu Jianlei glanced at him after hearing this. He didn't want to admit it at first, but thinking about it, this guy was unlucky enough today.
It was originally a separate business, but now the transactions derived from it were suddenly snatched away.
He also spoke for the other party, but there was nothing he could do. In the final analysis, his strength was not enough to support his ambition.
No matter what, if his performance today is worthy of his friends, then he should tell the truth.
"I was watching on the sidelines at the time, and saw a Stone Jar that was interesting. Later, it was bought by the Star Palace and Golden Core Realm."
"In Great Leaf City, it's best not to mention these three words," True Immortal Yongheng laughed dryly.
Then he nodded again, "Stone jar? Okay, but it's really this jar... I'm a little surprised."
It could be heard that he had checked here before, but he didn't think there was anything special about the jar.
"Try to buy it with spirit stones," Qu Jianlei said lightly, "It's not bad at all."
However, True Immortal Yongheng shook his head, "Fellow Daoist has an open mind, but when it comes to that area, it basically has nothing to do with the spirit stone."
"I understand," Qu Jianlei heard and Diandian nodded, "Just forget it's inconvenient. There's no need to force it."
True Immortal Yongheng did not continue the topic, but said, "If Ridge Lord Qu is interested in the auction, I can help arrange it."
"Five Friends Alliance now has business operations in many first-tier cities and has good relations with the local areas."
"Auction..." Qu Jianlei was a little excited. Cultivation World's auction will definitely have a lot of good things.
But in the end, he shook his head and said, "Forget it, the situation is so tense now, I may not have time to go."
"I understand," True Immortal Yongheng said simply, "I will arrange the quota for you in the auction. It's up to you whether you can go or not!"
"You..." Qu Jianlei shook his head in confusion. Isn't it necessary to pay for favors when applying for a quota? But Red Leaf Ridge is too popular now. At this point, he should also learn to face some good intentions calmly.
So he said helplessly, "Maybe I won't be able to go to any one, I'm really busy."
True Immortal Yongheng waved his hand, "It's okay. It's your business whether to go or not. Whether it's organized or not, that's my business."
"I will stay here for three days at most," Qu Jianlei shook his head in confusion, "Do you have any more news about the upper world?"
He couldn't ask this kind of thing before, because it might really cause unnecessary associations in others.
But he just communicated with Huo Jiujian, so he is not afraid to talk openly.
"No," True Immortal Yongheng shook his head, "About this... you can actually ask Observer Zhiyuan."
"Him?" Qu Jianlei smiled, and a sinister face flashed through his mind.
Then he shook his head and said, "Forget it, I'll wait for the price."
Waiting for price... and selling? True Immortal Yongheng looked at him deeply and said, "You are the one asking for help."
"Yes," Qu Jianlei Diandian nodded and smiled disapprovingly, "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"
Three days later, Qu Jianlei and Jia Shuiqing left the courtyard in a grand manner, and released Flying Shuttle to leave.
City Lord's Mansion's guards also observed this scene and immediately reported, "Should we pursue him?"
After a while, news came back, "Forget it, that's the city lord's distinguished guest, he can come and go freely."
Qu Jianlei and Flying Shuttle were sitting there. They didn't seem to be alert. Even their spiritual consciousness was only released for a hundred kilometers.
But in fact, behind Flying Shuttle, there is always a Ruler looming.
But even so, the two of them still made a big circle before returning to Liuguang City's manor.
After returning to the manor, Qu Jianlei did not leave in a hurry and asked Claire to make another date with Duan Bowen.
Five days later, at noon, it was raining lightly, and a Flying Shuttle stopped at the gate of the manor.
Duan Bowen got off Flying Shuttle, his face turned pale, and rushed into the manor without saying a word.
"Huh?" Old Lady Jia was comprehending the true meaning of water and couldn't help but frown, "Claire, improve Defense Array."
About ten seconds later, two more Flying Shuttle flew over.
The rain at the moment is not very heavy, and some of the surrounding houses have their defenses turned on higher, while others have their defenses turned on lower.
Qu Jianlei The defense of their manor was originally set very low and could not stop the rain from falling.
It mainly serves as a warning, which is basically better than nothing.
At this moment, the manor has upgraded its defense level, but it is not high enough and is not conspicuous compared with its neighbors.
The two Flying Shuttles did not stop and passed directly, but then, three more Flying Shuttles came after them.
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