124: I want to discuss in depth with Feiyan
In front of Cao Mansion, Cao An was directing several servants to hang a brand-new plaque.
“Move it a bit to the left. No, a bit more to the right. Good. Now lower it. Yes, that’s the spot!”
Several days later.
Cao Mansion was adorned with lanterns and streamers, radiating joy.
Soon after, civil and military officials arrived one after another to offer their congratulations.
Minister of Revenue, Lord She, was the first to cup his hands and step forward, smiling, “Congratulations, Prime Minister Cao! For the court to gain such a pillar of strength is truly a blessing for the nation!”
Cao Nie, dressed in a red brocade robe, returned the bow with a smile, “Lord She overpraises me. Serving the country is my duty.”
Minister of War, Lord Han, followed closely, stating loudly, “Prime Minister Cao possesses both might and virtue. In the future, he will surely assist His Majesty in creating a prosperous era!”
Cao Nie smiled humbly, “Lord Han, you exaggerate. It still requires all our colleagues to work together.”
For a time, congratulations echoed incessantly in front of the mansion gate. Cao Nie responded to each, neither appearing arrogant nor losing his dignity.
Just as everyone was chatting lively, a fragrant breeze suddenly wafted by.
Everyone turned around and saw a woman in a cheongsam gracefully approaching. Her features were picturesque, and her demeanor was cool and elegant. It was Bu Feiyan.
“Congratulations, Prime Minister Cao.” She nodded slightly, her voice clear and pleasant.
A hint of surprise flashed in Cao Nie’s eyes, and he hurried forward, “For Feiyan to come, you truly give me face!”
Bu Feiyan showed displeasure, “Prime Minister Cao, we are not that close. Please call me Pavilion Master Bu.”
Cao Nie nodded, “Alright, Feiyan, whatever you say. I will definitely keep it in mind.”
A flicker of irritation crossed Bu Feiyan’s eyes, but in front of everyone, she could not openly contradict Cao Nie.
Thus, she said no more and stood quietly to the side, appearing out of place amidst the boisterous officials.
Seeing this, Cao Nie smiled smugly.
He then turned to greet other guests.
Soon, the banquet ended, and the guests gradually dispersed.
Seeing Bu Feiyan about to leave, Cao Nie hastily stepped forward and blocked her path, “Feiyan, it’s late. Why not stay in my Cao Mansion?”
Bu Feiyan’s delicate brows furrowed. This Cao Nie was getting bolder and bolder.
She composed herself, a faint smile appearing on her face, “Prime Minister Cao, speak plainly, or I will truly leave.”
Seeing her utterly unamused, Cao Nie decided to get straight to the point, “It’s like this: I need a great many spiritual medicines, at least fifth-grade and above. Do you have any recommendations, Feiyan?”
Bu Feiyan looked puzzled, “Why do you need so many spiritual medicines? Besides, at your cultivation level, ordinary spiritual medicines have almost no effect on you. Moreover, the treasures the officials presented today are already quite numerous, and there’s what His Majesty bestowed upon you. Is that still not enough?”
Cao Nie explained with a smile, “I plan to move my entire Cao family here, and I can use these spiritual medicines to help them improve their cultivation. However, there are too many clansmen, so these spiritual medicines will not be enough.”
Bu Feiyan pondered for a moment, then slowly said, “Longquan Chamber of Commerce spans over a thousand states and is one of the Three Great Chambers of Commerce in the Three Thousand Dao Domains. There is a branch in Nine Radiance Divine City; you can purchase spiritual medicines there.”
“Oh, right.” She seemed to remember something and added, “Longquan Chamber of Commerce’s ten-thousand-year auction event is about to be held in a month. Many rare treasures will be showcased then, including valuable items greatly beneficial to Tribulation Extinction Realm cultivators. You might want to try your luck.”
Upon hearing this, Cao Nie’s gaze lingered on her graceful figure, and he smoothly suggested, “Why don’t Feiyan and I go together? It would be good to have someone to look out for.”
Bu Feiyan felt uncomfortable under his scorching gaze and frowned, “Prime Minister Cao, besides these romantic notions, do you have any serious matters in your eyes?”
Cao Nie was unconcerned, his smile growing wider, “Of course I do. Could it be that Feiyan wishes to delve deeper into discussions with me?”
As he spoke, he subtly took Bu Feiyan’s delicate hand.
Bu Feiyan hastily pulled her hand back, glaring at him with annoyance and embarrassment, “Cao Nie, if you dare to be so presumptuous again, be careful, or I will report you to His Majesty.”
Cao Nie chuckled nonchalantly, his expression calm.
Seeing this, Bu Feiyan glared fiercely at Cao Nie, then turned and left.
After all the guests had dispersed.
Cao Nie called for Cao An.
“Head of the Clan, what are your orders?” Cao An respectfully saluted.
Cao Nie took out the token symbolizing his status as Prime Minister of the Nine Radiance Divine Dynasty and handed it over, “Go to Longquan Chamber of Commerce and book a top-grade private room. I will be attending the auction in a month.”
After a brief pause, he took out three lists filled with spiritual medicines, “And go to the Three Great Chambers of Commerce to acquire all these spiritual medicines.”
Cao An took them and glanced, his expression slightly changing, “Head of the Clan, do these three prescriptions combined form the Creation Pill formula?”
Cao Nie nodded slightly, “Precisely. This matter requires careful handling. You must change your identity when you go, and use a different identity for each Chamber of Commerce.”
Cao An responded solemnly, “This subordinate understands. I will proceed with caution.”
“Here are ten trillion spiritual crystals. Use them all to purchase the spiritual medicines. Elder Three, I believe, has already thoroughly understood the Creation Pill formula. With these materials, he should be able to refine fifty thousand Creation Pills.”
Cao An looked at the storage ring Cao Nie handed him and swallowed with difficulty.
Such a vast amount of spiritual crystals, even the Nine Radiance Divine Dynasty would probably find it difficult to raise in a short period.
“Don’t worry, Head of the Clan. Leave this matter to me. I will handle it perfectly,” Cao An immediately guaranteed.
Cao Nie patted his shoulder and instructed, “Such a massive quantity of spiritual medicines will definitely attract the attention of the Three Great Chambers of Commerce and the Nine Radiance Divine Dynasty. You must act carefully. If they realize this is the Creation Pill formula, this world will go mad.”
Cao An gripped the storage ring tightly, his heart surging.
Whoever possessed the Creation Pill formula would become the master of this world.
Imagine how terrifying it would be if his entire Cao family had the potential to become immortals.
“Head of the Clan, I’ll go now,” Cao An took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.
Cao Nie waved his hand lightly, “Go, and remember what Head of the Clan said.”
“This subordinate will bear it in mind.” Cao An clasped his fists solemnly, his figure gradually disappearing into the darkness.
Looking in the direction Cao An departed, Cao Nie stood with his hands behind his back.
When he had broken through to the Tribulation Extinction Realm, the Cao family had become an immortal-level force. Of the three options, he had chosen one hundred trillion spiritual crystals.
The ten trillion spiritual crystals he just gave Cao An were enough to purchase materials for one hundred thousand Creation Pills. Accounting for losses, fifty thousand Creation Pills should be able to be refined.
This was a massive undertaking. Elder Three would likely be busy for quite some time.
After breaking through the Divine Demon Suppression Scripture to the ninth level, Cao Nie had a new discovery.
The Divine Demon Seal gained a special ability.
As long as they were in the same world, he could directly transmit messages and communicate with those who had the seal implanted through the Divine Demon Seal.
Just a few days ago.
He had already contacted Cao Jian.
At the same time, he arranged for him to have Elder Three and some exceptionally talented clansmen come to the Nine Radiance Divine Dynasty.
By his estimation, they would be able to arrive here within one or two months by using the teleportation array.
The Cao Mansion here, apart from his wives and concubines and the maids who attended to them, had no one else.
Fortunately, Cao Nie understood formations and had set up defensive and isolation arrays, both of which were eighth-grade formations.