45: Chapter 45 Wei Hongyu, this woman, is not easy to fool.

Wei Hongyu, this woman, is not easy to fool.

As the Chief of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, she had seen more rare treasures than Lu Chen had eaten grains of rice.

Lu Chen sighed and reached into his robe, which was where the System's storage space was located.

He rummaged through the pile of scrap metal for a long time.

Imperial Weapon? No, that's not suitable for a woman.

Nine-Turn Golden Core? No, if I give it to her, she'll have a Breakthrough immediately, and then she'll hurt even more when she hits me.

Ten-thousand-year Spirit Milk? Also no, this was Yao Xi's from back then, I went through so much trouble...

"Got it."

Lu Chen felt determined, and his face quickly broke into a smile that was three parts more sincere than before.

He slowly extended his hand, and in his palm lay a wooden comb.

It had no intricate carvings, no fluctuations of spiritual power, and exuded a strong, handmade feel.

"Hongyu."

Lu Chen walked forward, ignoring the eye-roll Yun Qianyue was giving him, and handed the wooden comb over.

"You know, I'm a poor Great Emperor with nothing to my name; otherwise, I wouldn't have robbed you back then."

"This comb was carved by my own hands."

Wei Hongyu's hand, which was waving her folding fan, paused.

She looked down at the uniquely ugly comb, the corners of her mouth twitching:

"Lu Chen, are you insulting my aesthetic sense? If you threw this thing on the street, even a beggar would find it too uncomfortable to hold."

"Superficial!"

Lu Chen looked at her as if she were hopeless. "The Dao is simple; do you even understand the concept of returning to the basics?"

He picked up the comb and made a gentle motion of combing hair.

"One comb to the end, two combs until our hair is aligned."

"Do I really need to spell out what this comb represents?"

The scene went quiet for a moment.

A married couple!

Wei Hongyu was stunned.

Although the comb was ugly, the meaning behind it—this was Lu Chen himself speaking of growing old together!

"Hmph."

Wei Hongyu snatched the comb away and carefully tucked it into her most personal storage ring, fearing someone might steal it.

She lifted her chin, trying hard to maintain her pride as a Chief, but the slightly upturned corners of her mouth had already betrayed her.

"I suppose you have a conscience."

Wei Hongyu snorted softly and closed her folding fan:

"Since you carved it yourself, I'll reluctantly accept it. As for the debts you ran up with me in the past, I'll waive the interest."

"Just the interest?" Lu Chen's eyes widened. "What about the principal?"

"Dream on!" Wei Hongyu rolled her eyes at him. "Even brothers settle accounts clearly, let alone us in... ahem, that kind of relationship."

He waved his hand:

"Alright, alright, the gift is accepted, and the words are spoken. Chief Wei is a busy woman, so I won't keep you for a meal. Safe travels."

After saying this, Lu Chen turned around and prepared to duck into the house.

"Wait."

A hand rested on Lu Chen's shoulder.

Wei Hongyu didn't leave; instead, she looked at him with a smile.

"Who said I was leaving?"

"What do you mean? Are you latching onto me?"

"Look at how you put it."

Wei Hongyu smoothed the stray hairs at her temples, recovering her sharp and capable businesswoman demeanor.

"I am a businesswoman; in business, we talk business."

"Recently, I've noticed the Feng Shui in this area is quite good, especially near the Yunxiao Holy Land. With purple Qi coming from the east, it's a treasure trove."

Wei Hongyu pointed around: "I've decided: the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce will open a branch in the outer city of the Yunxiao Holy Land, and it will be responsible for the material supply and trade in this area."

"As the Chief, shouldn't I personally oversee such a large project?"

Lu Chen: "..."

"Then go live in the city outside the Holy Land!" Lu Chen pointed outside the mountain gate.

"That place is too crowded and chaotic, and the environment is too poor; it doesn't suit my status."

Wei Hongyu walked to the railing, extended her finger, and pointed at the open, flat land at the foot of Xiaoyao Peak.

"I think this plot of land is quite nice."

"It's close, and I have a Great Emperor-level guard, which makes it convenient for me to inspect the work at any time."

Wei Hongyu turned her head and looked at Lu Chen:

"Most importantly, I need to keep an eye on you."

"Lest some riff-raff vixen takes advantage of my inattention to hook your soul away."

"Who are you calling a riff-raff vixen!"

Yun Qianyue bristled, her nine tails instantly standing up.

"Old woman, who are you talking about!"

Wei Hongyu couldn't even be bothered to look at her.

She simply raised her hand and lightly tossed a treasure tool toward the empty space at the foot of the mountain.

"Rise!"

Rumble—!

The earth shook.

A palm-sized golden pagoda flew out from her sleeve and expanded rapidly in the wind.

In the blink of an eye, a magnificent palace complex crashed down to the ground.

This was not an ordinary brick and tile house.

It was a mobile palace built entirely of Deep Sea Profound Crystal, with a roof paved with ten-thousand-year Warm Jade, and beams inlaid with countless Top-Grade Spirit Stones and Night-Luminous Pearls!

The moment the palace landed, treasure light shot into the sky, and thousands of auspicious rays appeared.

This was no house.

This was clearly something piled up with endless wealth.

"If you lack anything, come find me at any time."

Wei Hongyu clapped her hands, looking at her masterpiece with satisfaction.

Subsequently, she threw a golden token to Lu Chen.

"This is my Supreme Token. Seeing the token is like seeing me. Not only can you overdraw infinitely, but you can also mobilize all resources of the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce in the Eastern Wasteland."

Wei Hongyu leaned into Lu Chen's ear, her breath like orchids: "Although the principal must be repaid, you can use me and my money however you like."

After speaking, Wei Hongyu gave a provocative look at the already dumbfounded Yun Qianyue and Leng Qingqiu.

Then her figure flashed, turning into a golden beam of light, and she flew directly into the luxurious palace at the foot of the mountain.

Only one sentence remained echoing in the air:

"Lu Chen, remember to come comb my hair every day! If you dare to forget..."

The wind blew across Xiaoyao Peak.

Su Xuner looked at the eye-blinding palace at the foot of the mountain, her throat feeling a bit dry.

As the Young Miss of the Everlasting Su Family, she had always thought she was quite wealthy.

But this...

"Is this the joy of a wealthy woman?" Su Xuner muttered to herself. "Carrying an imperial palace around with you?"

Yun Qianyue gritted her teeth.

For the first time, as a Loose Cultivator, she felt the absolute suppression brought by wealth.

"Vulgar! Unbearably vulgar!"

Yun Qianyue stomped her feet in anger, her tails whipping the ground fiercely: "Revered Master would never like such a woman reeking of copper! Right, Revered Master?"

She turned her head to look for Lu Chen for comfort.

"Tsk, how grand."

Lu Chen put the token away with satisfaction.

Although it was a bit troublesome, this soft rice was truly delicious!

Raising disciples in the future requires buying medicinal herbs, spiritual food, and clothes; isn't it all taken care of now?

"Revered Master!"

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chen's money-grubbing appearance, and her vision went black.

"You are a Great Emperor! How can you bow down for a few pecks of rice?"

"Alright, alright, stop making a fuss."

Lu Chen glanced at the sky; the sun was already high.

Early in the morning, he had fooled an ex-girlfriend and been kept by a wealthy woman.

Even the donkeys on the production team wouldn't dare to work overtime like this.

"Revered Master is tired."

Lu Chen yawned and waved his hand.

"Nobody come bother me today. Even if the sky falls, let Ling Ji and Qianyue handle it."