Wenlong first swallowed two Qi-Attracting Pills. Before long, he picked up speed again, absorbing Spirit Stones as well.
His cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. Even after he entered the Earth Realm, it showed no sign of stopping, and his aura surged ever stronger.
He charged onward in triumph, only slowing when he reached the middle stage of the Earth Realm.
He swallowed another two Qi-Attracting Pills and absorbed more than a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, but his cultivation remained at the middle stage. Advancing even half a step proved difficult.
Wenlong could only stop cultivating in resignation. He took out the Longsword and the Shadowless Needle, then continued practicing with them one by one.
At the Huaxia Trading Company in Central Province City, Liuliu had not seen Wenlong for nearly two months.
Knowing he had gone far too long without cultivating, she could easily guess that he was in secluded cultivation, so she did not disturb him.
Products were now being shipped from Dragon City to Central Province City, and the goods had begun to be distributed to shops throughout the region for sale.
As supplies increased, the Huaxia Trading Company flourished ever more. Goods turned over like spinning wheels, and business was bustling.
Liuliu did not want to handle so many matters herself. She began bringing in members of her Lineage to help, and when they still could not keep up, she recruited staff throughout the city.
The Huaxia Trading Company gained more and more personnel at every level. She only managed the few people in charge, who delegated responsibility down through the ranks.
She was happy to enjoy the ease, provided the wages were paid. The goods from her own trading company brought in handsome profits anyway, so she did not mind that small expense.
After cultivating