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Yan Si extended his hand, pointing at Urahara Kisuke:

"Urahara has the technical skills. The design, construction, and installation of various mechanisms and spirit particle equipment for the base will mainly rely on him. We can't involve outsiders in this, or it wouldn't be a 'secret' base."

Then, he moved his finger to himself: "So, you can't expect me to bear all the funding alone, can you?"

"Hahaha!" Yoruichi burst into hearty laughter, patting Yan Si's shoulder forcefully. "It's just money! No problem, I'll pay half!"

However, before the smile could even form on Yan Si's lips, Yoruichi leaned closer, a smile on her face, and lowered her voice:

"But... since this lady has generously offered to help, this base can't be too shabby, right? All the standards need to be raised!"

She wagged her index finger in front of Yan Si, speaking in a tone as relaxed as deciding what to eat tonight:

"So, let's set the preliminary budget at one hundred million Rings for now."

"One...?!" Yan Si's eyes widened instantly, and he almost jumped out of his chair.

"Okay!"

Urahara Kisuke roared with all the strength he possessed, cutting Yan Si off!

He trembled with excitement, his eyes turning into the symbol for Rings, and clenched his fists tightly.

"Let's start with one hundred million!!!"

His mind was now filled with glittering Rings flying around, and he could almost hear the pleasant clinking sound of countless Ring coins colliding.

One hundred million Rings! That was a full one hundred million Rings! The Twelfth Division's research and development funds over several decades didn't even add up to that much!

With this money, let alone a secret base, he could build an underground palace!

Latest spirit particle analyzers, high-precision forging tables... everything could be arranged!

Yan Si tried to protest: "This... this is a bit too much..."

Urahara Kisuke lunged forward, grabbing Yan Si's hands tightly, his eyes shining with utmost sincerity and fervor, his voice trembling:

"Brother Yan Si! Please rest assured! I, Urahara Kisuke, guarantee it with my future scientific research career! As long as there's sufficient funding, I will definitely build a dream secret base that will absolutely satisfy you, fully functional, and indestructible! Absolutely!!!"

Looking at Urahara's flame-like eyes, and considering the future importance of this base for his writing and cultivation, Yan Si finally swallowed his objections and nodded with difficulty.

Fine... It's a base for long-term use after all. Investing a bit more is better than having problems later.

He took a deep breath and turned to Yoruichi, who was smiling like a cat that had stolen cream, and slowly stated his conditions:

"Since the budget is set so high... you can't just pay the money."

"Hmm?" Yoruichi tilted her head, a hint of curiosity in her golden pupils.

Yan Si looked at her, revealing a "you know what I mean" smile:

"Some 'troubles' will have to trouble you, the head of the Shihoin Clan, to exert 'a little' effort."

"After all, we are 'partners' now, aren't we?"

The central area of Seireitei, surrounded by high walls, was completely different from the hustle and bustle outside.

This was the noble residential district, guarded by the barracks of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads in the center, truly the safest area in the Soul Society.

Of course, for the nobles living here, "commoner areas" like Runlin An were places they disdained to visit.

This high wall was not just a physical boundary, but also a chasm of identity and class.

Shihoin Yoruichi, the current head of one of the Five Great Noble Clans, was currently strolling leisurely on the commercial street exclusively for nobles, holding a beautifully bound copy of The Youth in her hands.

Her dazzling purple hair and casual demeanor were a striking sight in themselves.

As she walked, she deliberately read aloud sentences from the book in a low voice, audible to those around her:

""I bow my head to all the gods...""

"Tsk," she clicked her tongue slightly, a look of undisguised admiration on her face, "It's written really... quite well."

Her absorbed appearance naturally attracted the curiosity of other noble ladies on the street.

What was the status of the Shihoin Clan? Any book that Yoruichi herself read so seriously, regardless of its content, they had to buy a copy and place it in the most conspicuous position! It was a symbol of taste and status!

"Lady Yoruichi..." A voice, slightly cold and worried, sounded beside her.

The speaker was a petite girl wearing a uniform in the style of the Military Police—Hachi Saaya.

As the daughter of the Hachi Clan, a lower noble family, she had carried the mission of protecting Shihoin Yoruichi since birth, until the end of her life.

At this moment, she was scanning every figure trying to approach with her sharp eyes, her powerful aura deterring many noble ladies who wanted to get closer.

Yoruichi sighed slightly, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness.

"Saaya, relax. This is our noble commercial street, there won't be any danger."

She closed The Youth in her hand, deliberately holding up the cover with Siwei Yan's elegant signature high for the subtle glances from the surroundings to see.

"I just couldn't help but want to reread this wonderful book while walking, nothing will happen."

Her words, though seemingly directed at Hachi Saaya, were actually more like an explanation to the surrounding crowd about her unusual "wandering" behavior.

"But, Lord Yoruichi..." Hachi Saaya lowered her head slightly, her posture respectful, but her vigilant eyes didn't relax in the slightest.

Yoruichi looked at the loyal young woman beside her, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She had always seen Saaya as a sister, but the strict