Setting Up a Street Stall

Across from the Wen Family Shop was a restaurant. On the second floor, by the window, Man Hu and Yan Zhuixing sat facing each other at a table, seemingly uninterested in the food and wine laid out on the table. Yan Zhuixing's gaze kept drifting towards the entrance of the Wen Family Shop, while Man Hu was watching Yan Zhuixing's expression across the table.

Ever since learning that Yue Qianchou had been shopping spree at the Treasure Gathering Basin with two women, Yan Zhuixing ignored all advice and ran out, following Yue Qianchou around the Treasure Gathering Basin for quite some time. They followed him until he entered the Yue Qianchou Wen Family Shop, and then they arrived at this restaurant.

"Many people have ill intentions towards you. It's unwise for you to run away like this," Man Hu transmitted telepathically. The two of them sat there, communicating via telepathy. The occasional glances from those around them were quite suspicious.

Yan Zhuixing squinted and said, "There are many people who have ill intentions towards Yue Qianchou, and he still runs around everywhere without fear, so why should I be afraid?"

"It's different. Wen Lanfeng is more intimidating than Master. With Wen Lanfeng backing him up, no one dares to openly touch him," Man Hu said.

"It's hard to say what will happen once we're out there. It's relatively safe in the Treasure Gathering Basin, so there's no need to worry too much." Yan Zhuixing smiled, avoiding the topic, and said, "Yue Qianchou is really rich! He Woman Flower during this shopping trip. It seems he values them a lot. This guy is ruthless and shameless, seemingly without any redeeming qualities. I never expected him to have such a tender side. Could his weakness be his women?"

"It's clear you're very interested in Yue Qianchou, and not just in a normal way," Man Hu said.

Yan Zhuixing turned his head to look, his eyes filled with a chilling indifference, before returning to his calm demeanor and smiling, "He and I are old enemies. Thanks to him, my family has not been able to reunite to this day. Besides, my second senior brother's grudge is also right here."

When Man Hu saw the change in Yan Zhuixing's eyes, he felt a slight chill. When Yan Zhuixing first began cultivating the Demon Codex, he too struggled to control his emotions and often wore that same look. Later, as his cultivation progressed, he gained control. However, whenever that look appeared, it meant he was very unhappy.

Man Hu didn't say anything more. He felt that Yan Zhuixing for revenge against Yue Qianchou was not as simple as it seemed, ever since he had been frequently inquiring about Yue Qianchou's whereabouts on Wuji Island...

"The Number One Expert Under Heaven below the Spirit Transformation stage has emerged. Let's go see what he's up to!" Yan Zhuixing stood up and left the table. Man Hu glanced back and saw Yue Qianchou looking around before leaving the Wen Family Shop with someone...

Mo Shaojun followed behind Yue Qianchou, unsure of what he was going to do with them. However, since Niu Youde had instructed the four of them to listen to him, they dared not object. Besides, Yue Qianchou's background was not simple, so it wasn't unfair to them. The scenes they witnessed in the Wen Family Shop secretly surprised the four of them, clearly indicating that the relationship with Wen Lanfeng and his companions was not ordinary.

Yue Qianchou continued on his way, showing no interest whatsoever in the dazzling array of goods on the street. After spending most of the day shopping with Furong and Ziyi, which cost them over a billion, he no longer wanted to look at the shops on the street. Just looking at them brought back painful memories, and it really hurt his wallet. He simply preferred to avoid them altogether.

Actually, the money was a minor matter. It wasn't like someone had stolen it from him; what could he say if his Woman Flower? Although Ziyi wasn't his woman, they were all on his side. He could always earn more; if he couldn't earn it back, it was his own fault. He had that much magnanimity. However, what truly troubled him was Yan Yu. The image of Yan Yu leaving with a miserable face kept lingering in his mind...

Reaching a fork in the street, the two turned directly outwards, arriving at the outer edge of the Treasure Gathering Basin. Here, instead of rows of shops, there were only grids made of lime powder, each about two square meters, each containing a stall. Looking around, it seemed even more bustling than the center of the Treasure Gathering Basin, with people browsing the various stalls everywhere. Quite a few people were probably looking to find treasures here!

"Sir, are you also here to shop on Taobao?" Mo Shaojun asked, following behind him.

"I don't have the eye for bird-hunting treasures." Yue Qianchou looked around and said, "I'm here to set up a stall, and I have to make back the money I spent today."

Mo Shaojun was stunned. The number one expert below the Spirit Transformation stage was actually going to set up a street stall? Was that too beneath his dignity? He glanced behind him and kindly reminded him, "Sir, there are many eyes behind you, and it seems like they are all following you."

"Pretend I didn't see it, let them follow. What can they do to me? I'll have to get them to advertise later, I guarantee my business will boom." Yue Qianchou stopped and looked into the distance, stroking his chin. "Why are there no stalls left?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Shaojun looked around and happened to see an empty spot not far to the left. He pointed to it and said, "Sir, there's one over there. I'll go and rent it for you."

Yue Qianchou glanced at it and waved his hand, saying, "Stop, it's too expensive here. The rent is ten high-grade Spirit Stones a day. Let's go to the very edge, where the rent is only one high-grade Spirit Stones a day."

Two people who had followed them along, pretending to be nonchalant, nearly fainted upon hearing this. They couldn't help but glare at Yue Qianchou with reproach. They thought, "We've followed you all over the Treasure Gathering Basin today, and you've been spending money like water, throwing out enough Spirit Stone to crush a cultivator. Now you're complaining about even ten high-grade Spirit Stones? Who are you trying to fool?! Did you discover us?"

"It's alright, I still have some Spirit Stone here. I'll rent the stall for you," Mo Shaojun said kindly. Niu Youde had given the four of them a considerable amount of money.

"No need, I have the money, but I can't just squander it." Yue Qianchou said with some emotion, "The women in my family are already big spenders. If I'm big spenders too, wouldn't that be a waste of money? There's no other way but to save every penny so she can squander it. I can't let her suffer even if I have to! Besides, our products are good, so we're not afraid of not being able to sell them. It doesn't matter if the stall is a little less nice."

Mo Shaojun quickly shut up. This man was a man of his own mind; he didn't need Mo Shaojun to make decisions for him.

The two continued walking until they reached the very edge of the Treasure Gathering Basin, where they wandered around. They discovered that while the more expensive areas still had some empty spaces, all the stalls here were occupied. It seemed that the majority of people were still poor, and there were quite a few who wanted to save money.

Actually, Yue Qianchou was quite conspicuous standing there. Whether buying or selling, everyone was subtly observing him. After all, he was none other than the renowned Yue Qianchou!

Someone, confused, quietly asked the person next to them who he was. The person turned their back, made a slaughtering gesture with their hand, and whispered, "Butcher." The latter opened his mouth, then dared not speak further, observing him carefully with their eyes.

Yue Qianchou pinched his chin and looked around. Should he find someone to share the apartment with, or kick out someone he didn't like?

"Senior, do you need anything to buy?" Someone suddenly spoke behind him. Although he wasn't sure if they were calling him, he turned around and saw a familiar-looking person bowing and scraping to him.

Yue Qianchou turned around, his eyes slightly narrowed as he stared at the other person. This person was someone he knew well, yet also unfamiliar with. He was the Rogue Cultivator named "Ye Cheng" whom he had met outside the Plum Garden of the Ghost Manor. Going back in time, the two had met back on Fu Xian Island.

Last time, he deliberately avoided him because he was Niu Youde back then. This time, however, he took the initiative to greet him because he is now Yue Qianchou. Interesting! Yue Qianchou nodded and smiled at him, saying, "I remember seeing you before." He didn't elaborate further and began to examine the items sold at his stall.

Ye Cheng bit his lip excitedly, his eyes even slightly reddening... Senior Yue actually still remembers me! We only met once back on Fu Xian Island!

For Yue Qianchou, there was nothing worth looking at at the stall. On a gray cloth were a dozen or so stones of various colors, some dark, some with glittering inclusions. He looked at them for a while but couldn't figure out what they were. He guessed they were some kind of ore, with the highest price tag being only nine high-grade Spirit Stones per stone. He wondered where they had dug them up from and whether they were just trying to rip people off.

Yue Qianchou grinned and asked, "What's your name?"

"Senior Huiyue, my name is Ye Cheng," Ye Cheng said respectfully.

Yue Qianchou scratched his head and said, "I want to discuss something with you?" Ye Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Please go ahead."

"How about I share this stall with you?" Yue Qianchou asked. Ye Cheng immediately exclaimed "Ah!" thinking he had misheard. After realizing what he had said, he nodded repeatedly and said, "Whatever you say, senior."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Yue Qianchou stretched out his arms, first removing all the small wooden price tags from the stall, then pushing the pile of broken stones aside. After clearing half the space, he took out pots of flowers from his Storage Bag, arranging a total of ten pots.

The flowers were orchids, but strangely, their slender Ye Zi were a vibrant, blood-red color, and a faint scent of blood emanated from them. Seven small, pure white blossoms topped the flowers, their blood-red stamens nestled among the white petals, giving the overall impression of a pale, blood-red hue. These ten potted plants had an eerie, sinister quality to them.

Then he pulled out a wooden board, his fingers glowing a fiery red, and quickly wrote a series of words on it. Those nearby could smell the burning wood. After finishing, he stuck it into the ground with a "click."

He glanced at Ye Cheng, then at his pile of broken stones. He took out a wooden board, scribbled a bunch of words on it, and stuck it next to the broken stones.

After finishing, Yue Qianchou clapped his hands, pulled two chairs out of his Storage Bag, placed them behind the stall, and sat down with his legs crossed. He then gestured for Ye Cheng to sit as well. Ye Cheng, not daring to disobey, sat down somewhat nervously, rubbing his bottom. The latter was both nervous and excited, never expecting to be able to sit on equal footing with Senior Yue.

Mo Shaojun looked at the words on the two signs and was speechless. He took a few steps and stood behind the two chairs. Ye Cheng wanted to offer his seat, but Mo Shaojun stopped him, pointed at Yue Qianchou, and gestured for him to listen to him.

Yue Qianchou setting up a street stall? The surrounding area immediately buzzed with excitement, and idle people hurried over, eager to see what he was selling...

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