Encountering Senior Brother Chu, Thousand Sails Crossing Festival (1/3)
Nothing more was said that night.
The next morning arrived.
After finishing his daily work, Xu Changqing prepared all three meals at once.
After all, once they go to the Rogue Cultivator Market, they won't be able to return until the next day.
We can't let our Wangwang Pearl Chicken go hungry.
"I'm leaving. You all stay home and take good care of yourselves!"
"Remember, don't wander off!"
"Three meals a day have been prepared in advance, and you can eat anytime!"
After giving his instructions, Xu Changqing summoned Big-Leaf Grass.
He leaped into the air and quickly disappeared into the distance.
Before long, he arrived at [Foundry Peak].
Although it was still morning, the place was as lively as usual.
All nine arenas were packed with people.
Although there are no rewards for participating in the arena.
But in private, many people are actually gambling on Spirit Stone.
Six of the nine arenas have been occupied by a certain group.
Only three arenas truly belong to Rogue Person.
Moreover, this was the result after someone intervened.
Otherwise, we probably won't get a single one.
Wherever there are interests, there will be conflicts and disputes.
In the end, there are only two possibilities.
One is strength.
One is connections.
Xu Changqing glanced around and noticed that many of the surrounding stalls had signs advertising "[Secret Barbecue Seasoning]".
You can tell from the smell that this is the barbecue seasoning I made myself.
Some people have changed the flavor.
Some people didn't change the flavor.
Those who didn't change their names must have paid a franchise fee of ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
Those who changed their minds were clearly afraid of being held accountable for not paying the franchise fee.
Xu Changqing was not surprised by this.
The ingredients for barbecue seasoning are not many to begin with, and sooner or later people will figure it out.
The only slightly difficult part is the proportions of the ingredients.
Nowadays, with more and more people joining franchises, the barbecue seasoning will inevitably be leaked.
This is also the main reason why he brought Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue with him to become suppliers.
In any case, the arena here will not be removed before the Formal Disciple Grand Competition.
You can earn money every day; it's just a matter of how much or how little.
"Old Xu, you're here?" Hu Bugui waved.
Zhao Ziyue was standing next to him.
The two of them would come to Foundry Peak every morning.
One method is recruiting others.
Another is that it offers a variety of fresh ingredients.
Xu Changqing stepped forward and asked, "How was your day?"
Hu Bugui shook his head and said, "Fewer and fewer people are joining."
Zhao Ziyue took it in stride. "After all, only a minority of people set up stalls."
Xu Changqing nodded slightly. "Therefore, our focus from now on will be on supplying ingredients."
Afterwards, Hu Bugui took out all the profits he had made that morning.
After deducting various expenses, especially the cost of ingredients.
That's roughly equivalent to twelve Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Ten of them represent one person's franchise fee.
The remaining two are worth two hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Xu Changqing received 70% of the shares, and therefore received seven Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and one hundred and forty Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
The remaining three Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and sixty Low-Grade Spirit Stone were to be divided between the two of them.
Xu Changqing put all the Spirit Stone he had received into his Small Storage Bag, then said, "You all go about your business. I have to go out for a bit and will probably be back tomorrow."
"Okay." Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue nodded.
Afterwards, Xu Changqing headed towards the Sword Pavilion.
Before long, he had chosen a Giant Flying Sword and then sat cross-legged on it.
As time went on, more and more people came up.
It was almost time to leave.
Just then, a shadow approached.
It enveloped the entire Sword Pavilion.
Everyone, including Xu Changqing, looked up in astonishment.
The investigation revealed that a giant white crane with a wingspan of over twenty meters was standing on the eaves of the Sword Pavilion.
A pair of enormous black eyes were now looking down at the crowd below.
"Isn't this Lord Crane Seven?"
"Crane Seven? Could it be Chu Qiu?!"
"Senior Brother Chu is here?!"
Just when everyone was puzzled...
A person stepped out from Crane Seven's back.
Who?
It's Chu Qiu!
Although this player, who was once ranked first in the pre-match standings, is now ranked fourth.
But for most of his fellow disciples, it remains an insurmountable peak.
Just then, Chu Qiu spoke up, "Junior Brother Xu, it's been a long time!"
Who is Junior Brother Xu?
"So Senior Brother Chu came here to look for someone!"
"My surname is Xu. Are you here to see me?"
Just when everyone was puzzled...
Xu Changqing stood up and said loudly, "Senior Brother Chu, it's been a long time!"
Chu Qiu asked calmly, "Are you going out?"
Xu Changqing nodded slightly. "Yes, Junior Brother is going to the Rogue Cultivator Market."
Immediately, Chu Qiu waved. "I'm going out too. We happen to be going the same way, let's go together."
"Uh..." Xu Changqing hesitated slightly.
Chu Qiu raised an eyebrow at this. "What?"
Xu Changqing glanced at the enormous white crane and chuckled dryly, "We'll have to ask Crane Seven for permission."
At that moment, Crane Seven's melodious, human-like voice rang out. "Since Chu Qiu agrees, of course I won't refuse."
Helpless, Xu Changqing walked up to the man with the Metal Spiritual Root who was piloting the Giant Flying Sword: "Sorry, Senior Brother Chu wants to take me with him. Do you think these Spirit Stones are...?"
Metal Spiritual Root dared not refuse and hurriedly returned the travel expenses, which amounted to twenty Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Xu Changqing put it away, then summoned his Big-Leaf Grass and quickly took to the air.
Once they got close to Crane Seven, they immediately jumped on top of him.
After many years, I finally stepped onto the back of a white crane once again.
The last one was Crane Nineteen.
This time it's Crane Seven.
I have this strange feeling that my ranking has improved.
Chu Qiu said to Crane Seven, "Let's go."
Crane Seven raised its head, stretched its neck, and let out a cry.
Then, with a flap of its enormous wings, it immediately carried the two of them into the air.
At the same time, water spheres appeared all around it.
They are all about one meter in size, and there is water flowing inside them.
While suspended in mid-air, Xu Changqing felt not a single wisp of wind.
He discovered that everything that came near was absorbed by the surrounding water sphere.
Therefore, there is no difference between standing on someone's back and standing on the ground.
Suddenly, Chu Qiu asked, "Junior Brother Xu, the Spirit Rice Wine you gave me last time is all gone. Do you have any left?"
Xu Changqing had already guessed what the other party was thinking. Upon hearing this, he immediately took out ten catties of Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine from his Small Storage Bag and handed it over.
This time, it wasn't just to attend Sun Peng's wedding banquet.
They also planned to open a wine shop with the Sun Clan to sell off their surplus Spirit Rice Wine.
Of course, what they're selling isn't Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice Wine.
This thing is mainly used as a gift for friends, or to curry favor with someone powerful.
As for Rogue Cultivator, they don't really care about quality.
As long as it tastes good, that's all that matters.
"Good wine!"
After taking over, Chu Qiu drank a large gulp, instantly feeling refreshed.
Xu Changqing asked with a smile, "Senior Brother Chu, are you also planning to go to the Rogue Cultivator Market?"
Chu Qiu put down the wine pouch, then shook his head and said, "No, I was invited to attend the [Crossing Festival] founded by Zhao Qianyun, the son of the current city lord of [Profound Heart City]."
"The Crossing Festival?" Xu Changqing looked puzzled.
He certainly knew about [Profound Heart City].
It is not far from [Dongqing City], the Rogue Cultivator Market.
It looks like it's at the beach.
Its current city lord is said to be a Golden Core True Person.
Chu Qiu explained, "The full name of the [Crossing Festival] is the [Thousand Sails Crossing Water-and-Land Assembly]. Many cultivators will participate. If you want to go, I can take you with me!!!"