Guests Filled the Hall

After thinking it over and over, this matter aroused his suspicion, and he kept it in mind.

He then channeled his Divine Sense through the jade tablet, discovering that it contained a considerable number of items, either acquired or purchased, a dense and dazzling array. Moreover, these items, which could be traded at the Treasure Pavilion, were mostly quite valuable, with each item costing nearly ten million high-grade Spirit Stones.

Yue Qianchou sighed inwardly. With so many items, even if only half of them were sold, the World Commerce Association would still make a fortune just from taking a 10% commission.

Just then, a figure landed in the courtyard. Mo Shaojun, who was standing to the side, bowed and said, "Senior Sikong."

Sikong Jue smiled and nodded, then cupped his hands to Yue Qianchou, saying, "Senior Niu." Yue Qianchou glanced at him, waved Mo Shaojun away, and then stood up to ask, "What is it?"

"My master cordially invites you to the summit for a chat," Sikong Jue a smile. His attitude was extremely respectful. The overwhelming demand for the Restriction Breaking Pill had invigorated everyone in the World Commerce Association. Good heavens! They hadn't even sold anything yet, and they'd already received deposits of fifty billion! No wonder they were excited. Everyone believed that the rewards after this bonfire party would be substantial.

Yue Qianchou smiled, guessing that Yin Baikang had received the deposit and was now eager to give him more money while also urging him to deliver the goods. Without further ado, he threw his flying sword and sped towards God of Wealth Peak.

Sikong Jue glanced around and couldn't help but smile wryly. This was the first time in his life he'd come to a brothel so frequently. What could he do? This esteemed guest simply loved this place...

At the God of Wealth Peak, Yin Baikang greeted him with a broad smile and clasped his hands in welcome. Yue Qianchou landed, sheathed his sword, and laughed, "Congratulations, Brother Yin! I'm sure you've made a fortune this time."

"Ah! Brother Niu, you flatter me. In the end, it's all thanks to you." Yin Baikang magically produced six bulging Storage Bag and handed them over, saying, "Here's six billion. I'll also purchase five thousand Restriction Breaking Pill. I'll trouble you to make another trip to the Upper Realm, Brother Niu."

Yue Qianchou didn't stand on ceremony and directly took the Storage Bag and put it away. Last time, when the World Commerce Association announced that the price of the Restriction Breaking Pill was two million per pill, Yin Baikang probably was afraid that Niu Youde would be unhappy to see him making too much money, so he invited him over to appease him.

He confidently declared, "After assessing the financial resources of all parties, we've set the price of the Restriction Breaking Pill at two million per pill. Of course, while I, Yin Baikang, am making a fortune, I can't let Brother Niu suffer a loss. The remaining one billion from last time is yours; you don't need to repay it. Furthermore, the purchase price of the Restriction Breaking Pill will increase from five billion to six billion per five thousand pills. Brother Niu, what do you think of this?"

This was the first time in Yin Baikang's business career that he had proactively raised the price. His purpose was naturally to prevent Niu Youde from feeling resentful and abandoning the business. In reality, his worries were somewhat unnecessary; even if he didn't raise the price, Yue Qianchou wouldn't back out. Of course, if he did raise the price, Yue Qianchou wouldn't object either.

"When I went back last time, I had already placed a large order for a lot of goods. If I have enough money, I believe I can bring back quite a lot at once," Yue Qianchou said with a smile. "Brother Yin, why don't you buy more at once? It will save me from having to make several trips."

"Brother Niu, you may not know this, but the number of participants in this year's Spirit Stone is too large, and it is simply impossible to transfer too many idle Spirit Stone at once. We can only use the money from selling the Restriction Breaking Pill to make ends meet. Please understand, Brother Niu!" Yin Baikang politely declined.

In business, you need to be bold enough to take risks when necessary, but there's no need to take any more now. Since making money is a sure thing, why take such a huge risk? I'm not crazy. Who knows what's going on in that celestial realm? If anything goes wrong, this way I can minimize my losses.

"I understand!" Yue Qianchou nodded, his words carrying a double meaning, and smiled, "I'll make a trip right away."

"Wait a moment." Yin Baikang waved his hand and asked, "When will Brother Niu return?"

Yue Qianchou said, "We already pre-ordered quite a lot last time, so we can just go pick it up this time. We should be back within half a day."

"Excellent!" Yin Baikang clapped his hands in praise, but his smile vanished abruptly as he frowned and asked, "Brother Niu, the Treasure Gathering Basin Convention has already begun, why hasn't Yue Qianchou arrived yet? I'm still waiting for his Seven Treasures Pill!"

"Based on the estimated distance, he should arrive within the next two days!" Yue Qianchou glanced at him and smiled, "No need to rush. If he doesn't keep his promise, he can't blame me for breaking my promise. At worst, I'll just buy Seven Treasures Pill and sell them to you."

"Haha! That would be perfect." Yin Baikang's face lit up with a smile, but then Niu Youde tossed out a sentence: "I'll be right back," and abruptly disappeared before his eyes.

Yin Baikang was stunned. He quickly scanned the surroundings with his Divine Sense, but found no abnormal fluctuations in the surrounding airflow. The person had simply vanished. Yin Baikang couldn't help but gasp. Niu Youde's disappearance this time was even more bizarre than the last time; there was no reaction at all.

In the backyard of Spring Sleep Tower, Yan Yu had prepared a plate of washed and shredded fruits, arranged exquisitely, and brought it over herself with a charming smile. However, she found the chair by the lotus pond empty, and looked around to find no one there either. Entering the bungalow, she found it completely deserted.

"Where did they run off to again, all so mysterious?" Yan Yu complained, placing the fruit plate on the table inside the house. After a slight pause, she turned and walked out the door, only to suddenly find three more people silently appearing in the courtyard—two men and one woman.

The woman, dressed in a light blue robe, possessed a slender and striking figure. A light blue veil and hat concealed her face, obscuring her features, but her bearing was extraordinary. The two men were also exceptionally handsome, one of them so strikingly beautiful that it was almost blinding. Even the well-traveled Yan Yu felt her heart pound, admitting she had never seen such a handsome man before. The two men and the woman coldly scrutinized her.

The three were Nong Zhu, Wen Lanfeng, and Lou Yanqing.

Yan Yu found it somewhat strange that someone would dare to trespass on Niu Youde's property. She quickly realized that she couldn't see through the cultivation levels of the three men, but they all possessed the air of someone who had long held a position of power, so she didn't dare to underestimate them and respectfully asked, "May I ask what brings you three here?"

"Judging by her appearance, she looks like a woman of the night." Nong Zhu sneered, "You're that Yan Yu?"

The other party immediately made sarcastic remarks upon arrival. Yan Yu bit her red lips, unsure of the newcomer's background, and dared not offend them. Forcing a smile, she said, "It is indeed Yan Yu. Have the three of you come to see me?"

"Who do you think you are, that we'd even bother coming to find you?" Nong Zhu retorted rudely, her expression filled with utter disgust.

"Nong Zhu, watch your words. They haven't offended you." Lou Yanqing couldn't stand it anymore and immediately turned her head to warn him. Then she said Yan Yu, "Master Yan, please tell Niu Youde that Lou Yanqing, Wen Lanfeng, and Nong Zhu have come to visit."

"Ah!" Yan Yu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her grievances instantly turning into trepidation. Her gaze swept over Lou Yanqing, then fell on the bamboo flute at Nong Zhu's waist. The last tall, slender man in gray-white robes was undoubtedly Wen Lanfeng, the second-ranked master in the world. She immediately bowed respectfully, saying, "Yan Yu greets the three seniors."

"No need for formalities." Lou Yanqing glanced around; if Niu Youde were here, he wouldn't have missed the commotion. She couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Niu Youde here?"

Yan Yu replied, "Reporting to Senior, this junior also doesn't know where he went." Two of the Four Great Oddities had arrived, plus the renowned Mr. Nongzhu was being rather rude to her; she was under immense pressure...

From the crowd gathered in Spring Sleep Tower, Yan Zhuixing, Man Hu, and Hu Yuntian stepped out. The first two glanced at the poem inscribed on the wall and exchanged a look. Hu Yuntian, however, was taken aback by the music drifting from inside and exclaimed, "How come there's such a beautiful piece of music today?"

"Wasn't this the case before?" Yan Zhuixing asked.

"It wasn't here when I came yesterday." Hu Yuntian shook his head, then waved his hand and said, "Let's go in and take a look."

As soon as the three entered the building, they were immediately surrounded by several beautiful women. Yan Zhuixing had no interest in these women and didn't even bother to glance at them, instead surveying the layout of the building. The first floor was the reception hall, nothing particularly noteworthy. The pimp led the three up to the second floor, where music and singing drifted from, and they immediately saw a hall full of guests.

"Hehe! Yesterday everyone was hiding in their rooms listening to the birdsong, so why are there so many people sitting in the hall today?" Hu Yuntian chuckled. But when his gaze fell upon the alluring woman in the center of the hall, his smile vanished, and his eyes nearly popped out of his head...

The central hall on the second floor was usually used for song and dance performances and music appreciation. Now, a round platform about half a meter high stood in the center, covered with a red velvet carpet. A charming woman draped in a red veil sat atop it, playing the zither and singing softly. The red veil couldn't cover her two bare, snow-white, rounded thighs, and against the backdrop of the red carpet, her alabaster-white skin was even more striking. The visual contrast of colors was enough to make one's blood boil!

The woman's watery, alluring eyes kept darting around, exuding a captivating charm that nearly made the guests drool...

The pimp who led the three upstairs found an empty seat among the tables that had circled the center of the hall several times. He gestured to the three and said, "Distinguished guests, please follow me!"

Unexpectedly, Hu Yuntian grabbed his collar, his eyes fixed on the alluring woman, while asking the pimp, "What a charming beauty! Why didn't I see her yesterday? What's her name?"

Not daring to offend his customer, the pimp could only awkwardly smile and say, "She came to Spring Sleep Tower yesterday and only started performing today. Her name is Ye Qun!"

"Ye Qun!" Hu Yuntian chuckled, releasing the collar he was holding. The three followed the pimp to a table on the periphery of the room. Hu Yuntian noticed it was too far from the Li Zhong and became displeased, saying in a deep voice, "I want front-row seats. Go arrange that quickly."

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