Volume Four: Buddha Saves No One, Only I, the Demon, Deliver Them - Smuggling by Imperial Decree (Part One)

The big boss's eyes glittered with stars. "These people have lived through two Chao. Their cultivation must be profound. If we could bring them over to our side, the money to be made..." "Our prospects would be a complete mess!" Xie Tang cut in without ceremony.

"Back then, these people were all distant branches of aristocratic clans, useless layabouts. Otherwise, why would His Majesty have spared their lives? What talents do you expect them to have?" Xie Tang said with a cold laugh.

Luo Qian realized that if he wanted to develop real estate, he would run into the industry's age-old headache: clearing out the occupants. Even if all he planned to build was a single cave residence, he would face the same problem.

"No wonder fifteen mu of land in Jade Clarity Heaven cost only three billion High-Grade Immortal Jade," he sighed. A cloud drifted up before them, bearing a fairy in a cloud headdress and rosy robes. For all her finery, she showed no arrogance. Poised and gracious, she asked, "Are you the proprietor of the Luo Company?" Luo Qian stepped forward. "I am."

The Yao Family of Jade Clarity Heaven occupied vast tracts of land there. Six members of the family held posts in the Heavenly Court, and the second son, Yao Yuan, served as Hall Steward of the Right Military Hall. Their power in the Immortal Realm reached the heavens.

The elder seated opposite Luo Qian had the bearing of an immortal. He was Yao Yuan's father, Yao Shu, the current head of the Yao Family. He received Luo Qian with all the courtesy due a guest.

Luo Qian knew full well that a fox this ancient would never invite him to tea for no reason. At last, Yao Shu asked with a smile, "Have you