84: Ji's Chamber of Commerce

Immortal Dynasty Ji Family Business.

As a top power in the Southern Wilderness Region, even in Heavenly Star Immortal City, its shops are extremely luxurious.

Wu Qishan surveyed the magnificent, opulent building before him, a flicker of envy in his heart.

Look at them, how grand!

Then he thought of himself, who had once believed he could rise with his Gang Leader, but now lived a life worse than before.

He sighed secretly, suppressing the resentment and unwillingness in his heart, and with a calm expression, stepped inside.

In the Business Hall, numerous shelves and counters were arranged, with many Cultivators coming and going.

“Fellow Daoist, what do you wish to purchase?”

At this moment, a male Cultivator approached. His Aura was no weaker than Wu Qishan’s Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level.

The male Cultivator’s attitude was not particularly respectful, but neither was it negligent; however, the arrogance in his expression was impossible to hide.

Wu Qishan felt a pang of displeasure, but remembering the purpose of his visit, he had to endure it, speaking in a flat tone.

“I am Wu Qishan, Right Protector Wu of the Poisonous Dragon Gang. I have been sent by the Gang Leader to visit and discuss a matter. I trouble Fellow Daoist to inform your shopkeeper.”

The male Cultivator’s gaze sharpened upon hearing this, knowing it was something he could not handle.

“Please wait a moment, Protector Wu. I will go inform the shopkeeper right away.”

Without further delay, he quickly gave a few instructions and hurried off to report.

Not long after.

The male Cultivator returned and led Wu Qishan to a private room on the third floor. He gently knocked on the door, then pushed it open.

Inside the luxurious room, elegant and exquisite decor met the eye.

Behind a desk of zitan wood, a middle-aged man sat, engrossed in a scroll on the table, reviewing it, completely ignoring Wu Qishan’s arrival.

Although somewhat neglected, Wu Qishan dared not act rashly.

Though the other party did not deliberately release his Aura, the intense pressure still caused Wu Qishan to involuntarily bend at the waist.

“Junior Wu Qishan of the Poisonous Dragon Gang greets Senior Ji.”

Only a Foundation Establishment Cultivator could inspire such awe in a Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level Cultivator like Wu Qishan.

This person was none other than Ji Yuting, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator sent by the Immortal Dynasty Ji Family to guard Heavenly Star Immortal City, and also the head shopkeeper of the Ji Family Business.

“Poisonous Dragon Gang? I know. You’ve been here before. Is it still about Fellow Daoist Liu?”

After a moment, having apparently finished reviewing the scroll, Ji Yuting put it down and slowly raised his head.

“Replying to Senior Ji, I have come this time to discuss the Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid matter again.”

Wu Qishan answered respectfully, his bowed back never straightening.

Ji Yuting’s Face showed a half-smile.

“Discuss? Discuss what? The Ji Family Business is a business. I never said I wouldn’t sell to you.

You know the price: twenty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones for one portion of Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid. If you pay, you can take it now.”

Wu Qishan, however, cursed the Ji Family Business in his heart for not following the rules.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid was only a few thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Now it cost twenty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones; this was simply an astronomical figure. What was it if not price gouging?

Still, he wore a bitter expression and stammered slightly.

“Senior Ji must be joking. How could we possibly come up with so many Low-Grade Spirit Stones?”

“Don’t overestimate yourselves. I’m not joking. It’s still the same: if you have the money, take it; if not, go back where you came from.”

Ji Yuting spoke indifferently. Though his tone was normal, it was almost as if he was saying, “If you don’t have money, get lost.”

Wu Qishan grew anxious. This trip was not only a task assigned by the Gang Leader but also the Gang Leader’s opportunity to restore his Realm.

Although he wasn’t clear about what exactly happened to the Gang Leader, just from the request for Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid, he could infer some clues.

He quickly said.

“May we put a portion of the Spirit Stones on credit with your business, so we can obtain the Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid first? The Gang Leader will repay it soon.”

“Hmph, planning to get something for nothing? How much Face does Liu Yunlong have to dare to trifle with me like this!”

Ji Yuting’s Face showed a look of mockery, and the Aura of a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator slowly pressed down.

Wu Qishan felt as if he was drowning in the sea, unable to breathe, his bones cracking.

However, this suffocating sensation did not last long, as Ji Yuting retracted his Aura.

He looked at the pale-faced Wu Qishan and slowly said.

“Putting it on credit isn’t impossible…”

Wu Qishan’s Face lit up with joy. Every cloud has a silver lining!

“However, our Ji Family does not lack Spirit Stones.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Qishan’s heart sank, but he still didn’t want to give up this opportunity and quickly said.

“Please tell me the conditions, Senior. If the conditions are permissible, Junior can make the decision and agree.”

Ji Yuting looked at Wu Qishan with a smile.

“How about this: let Fellow Daoist Liu become a Guest Elder of our Ji Family Business. Not only will we provide the Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid, but we can also offer a substantial salary.”

“This…”

Wu Qishan was somewhat troubled. He knew that Ji Yuting wasn’t as generous as he appeared.

The major Golden Core powers in the Southern Wilderness Region seemed harmonious on the surface, but in reality, they schemed against each other for resources behind the scenes.

They all wished to annex the other’s territory and resources for their own use.

Once one became a Guest Elder of another family, it almost amounted to taking sides.

Qi Refining Cultivators might not have such concerns, but Liu Yunlong, as a person of the Immortal City, even if he hadn’t become a Guest Elder yet, was still a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and his stance was very important.

However, compared to the Dao, a stance might not be so important, but this matter was not something a Protector like him could decide.

After careful thought, Wu Qishan suggested.

“This matter is too significant. Junior cannot reply immediately. I must return to report to the Gang Leader, and let the Gang Leader decide.”

Ji Yuting hadn't expected the other party to agree immediately.

He was about to send the person back, but after thinking it over, he decided to go himself.

It wasn't that he valued Liu Yunlong so much, but rather he wanted to determine if he was worth investing in.

He naturally knew the effects of Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid. If Liu Yunlong hadn't encountered some problem, he shouldn't be in such a hurry.

If Liu Yunlong only had minor issues, then everyone would be happy.

Although the Foundation Establishment Nurturing Spirit Liquid was valuable, their Ji Imperial Family could afford it.

Gaining a Foundation Establishment Guest Elder would be like planting a nail in the Immortal City. This deal was worthwhile.

But if the problem was more serious, then he would have to weigh whether it was worth it. Giving it to a useless person was worse than feeding it to a dog.

“Since you are not qualified to decide this matter, I will discuss it with Fellow Daoist Liu myself. Let’s go.”

With that, Ji Yuting stood up and walked out.

“Yes, Senior!”

Wu Qishan responded and quickly followed.

After leaving the business, Ji Yuting wasted no time. Guided by Wu Qishan, he used his magical power to carry him and fly towards the Poisonous Dragon Gang’s stronghold.

However, as soon as they set off, news spread.

...

Heavenly Star Immortal City.

Inside a mansion in the inner city.

Sikong Ming, the Black Armor Guard Commander, looked at the Jade Slip in his hand, his expression fluctuating between clear and overcast.

“How did Liu Yunlong get involved with the Ji Imperial Family?”

Originally, he had intended to let Liu Yunlong stew for a while before inviting him to become an Immortal City Guest Elder.

However, later rumors spread that Liu Yunlong had encountered a problem in his Cultivation, which he initially didn't believe.

But Liu Yunlong had never come forward to refute the rumors, and there had also been some internal issues within the Poisonous Dragon Gang, causing quite a stir, which made him somewhat suspicious.

However, a few days ago, it was rumored that the Poisonous Dragon Gang was going to hold a Foundation Establishment Banquet for Liu Yunlong, inviting Cultivators from all sides to participate.

Sikong Ming thought that Liu Yunlong had recovered and planned to attend, taking the opportunity to propose the Guest Elder matter.

He hadn't expected to hear news of him getting involved with the Ji Imperial Family.

“Hmph, I hope you know what’s good for you!”

Sikong Ming crushed the Jade Slip in his hand.

Now, Liu Yunlong’s stance still needed to be observed. The banquet matter was to be dropped.

Anyway, he would no longer attend, and he would also leak some information to prevent the Poisonous Dragon Gang from holding a grand banquet.

With a banquet attended only by Loose Cultivators, he wondered how Liu Yunlong would save Face.

He wanted Liu Yunlong to understand that to establish oneself in the Immortal City, one had to know whose Face to look at!

Moreover, he wasn't without things to do. True Person Tianxing’s fifth Disciple, Li Guanqi, had run into trouble. Others might not be clear, but as the Immortal City’s Black Armor Guard Commander, he understood very well.

This incident had enraged the Immortal Master, who ordered him to capture the escaped fish.

He had also dispatched his subordinates to search outside the city, while he remained in charge of the Immortal City.

However, half a month passed without any news. He had originally planned to go personally after the Foundation Establishment Banquet, but now it seemed unnecessary.

Immediately, Sikong Ming transformed into a streak of light and flew out of the Immortal City.