Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Since arriving in the far west, Su Qing has enjoyed immense glory. The nine fourth-level True Persons behind him have become mere background figures to highlight his unparalleled divine power, appearing to be ignored by everyone. It is true that fireflies cannot compete with the bright moon, but everyone wants to show off, especially these fourth-level True Persons. They are already incredibly impressive wherever they go, so how can they be ignored? They have to demonstrate their presence.

"Master Su's immortal kingdom is indeed as breathtaking as the master himself. I have cultivated in Penglai for over a thousand years and traveled with Penglai merchants to several prosperous immortal kingdoms, including the southern border of the Central Plains, but none of them have given me the same shock as the far west today. Although this place is bitterly cold and desolate, there is a vibrant and energetic spirit that warms my heart!"

Throughout the journey, Xin Feng, who had been quiet and reserved, rarely interacting with Su Qing and offering only routine flattery and lack of enthusiasm compared to other True Immortals, couldn't resist stepping forward and loudly praising Su Qing as he subtly exchanged words with the various forces of the far west.

They were all shrewd and experienced, and Su Qing knew exactly what Xin Feng wanted the moment he opened his mouth.

Although this Master Xin was originally a rogue cultivator, after advancing to the fourth level, he had ten thousand years of lifespan to squander. With a little effort, he could have built up a family. In addition to his disciples, the Xin family in Penglai Immortal Kingdom, although not as powerful as the Huang, Liu, and Zhao families who control the original shares of Penglai, is still a powerful family that has penetrated into all walks of life in Penglai.

In short, the Xin family is rich!

Previously on the ship, Su Qing had also tried to sell the Far West project to him, hoping to win over this old master. He didn't expect him to move his entire family and businesses from Penglai to the Far West, but even introducing a small amount of capital and advanced production technology would be a good thing for the Far West.

But empty words won't sell anything, no matter how good the sales pitch is. The more eloquent the words, the more like a conman. Xin Feng, whose impression of the extreme west as barren and impoverished is deeply ingrained, only gave Su Qing perfunctory replies: "I can listen to your talk, but I absolutely cannot invest any money in you."

Now, his attitude is completely different from before. He even boasts about the city in front of both the old and new people of the Far West. Who doesn't know that this old master is impressed by the current prosperity of the Far West and has the desire to invest money. He is just waiting for the old and new people of the Far West to give him a project.

Su Qing gave Ying Jueshen a wink, and Ying Jueshen immediately understood, knowing that this was a way to make money. However, now that he had become a god, he was focused on the second spring of his career. He had already consciously handed over the Jia Tianxia business to his son-in-law. So he passed Su Qing's wink to Delong, implying that Delong should contact this Xin Zhenren.

It was a pity that Long was so stubborn and narrow-minded. He understood the signal but didn't know its meaning. Just as Ying Jueshen glared at him with disappointment and was about to take action himself, a dog suddenly emerged from the crowd.

It's a real dog!

It's not some random dog, but a fire egg!
Fire Egg barked twice at Su Qing, complaining that its master had a chance to make money but didn't think of its own dog first. If Xiong Er hadn't pointed it out, Fire Egg would still be in the dark!

Fire Egg didn't understand its master's intentions, but Bear Two did.

The only way to get this Master Xin to cooperate is to provide land and manpower from the far west, along with tax breaks, industrial support, and other preferential policies, so that Master Xin will be willing to invest the technology and capital controlled by his family into the development of the far west. In this process, the Xin family may not be able to get a share of the pie in the development of the far west, but their capital and technology are destined to be squeezed dry by the far west.

Whether the person in charge of liaising with the person in the far west is a human or a dog, it won't change the final outcome.

So why not let the dog have it for free?
"Master Xin, I, Huodan, have heard of the Xin family's renowned reputation. In the entire Western Sea, who doesn't know that the Xin family's animal feed is top-notch, and their spiced beef is a famous trademark in the Western Sea? To be honest, I, Huodan, am also very interested in these industries. Otherwise, I can take you on a tour of the Western Regions. If you think highly of the Western Regions, you have the capital, and I have the connections; you have the technology, and I have the connections; you have the desire to invest, and I have projects that need funding. It's a perfect complement of our strengths, and we're sure to grow bigger and stronger!"

Fire Egg spouted off the words Xiong Er had taught it, not daring to speak too slowly, or it wouldn't remember!

However, as the target of the spray, Xin Feng was initially annoyed when he saw the big black dog with white foam flying out.

The term "extreme west" is utterly insulting!
Yes, this far west looks like it has a lot of investment potential, but no matter how much potential it has, you can't send a dog to negotiate business, can you?

Do you really think my Xin family has so much money we don't know what to do with it, and that we have nowhere else to invest besides your Jixi?
If I had any backbone, I wouldn't even bother talking to you now!

Xin Feng really wanted to turn around and leave, but he was old and his bones weren't as strong as they used to be.

He was well aware of the environment in Penglai. In the past, the Liu and Huang families could tolerate second-rate families like them eating scraps that they looked down on. The Xin family had always aimed to become one of the top wealthy families in Penglai and enter the Penglai decision-making circle. They had worked hard to integrate into their circle.

However, ever since the Humanity Heavenly Court project was launched, and the Xin family was excluded by the Liu and Huang families, Xin Feng had already understood.

They weren't part of the same circle, and they couldn't force their way in. Even though the Xin family had contributed to the early stages of the Humanitarian Heavenly Court project, when it came time to share the spoils, nobody remembered them.

At this point, they didn't care about the Xin family's reaction. After Penglai was conferred the title of god, the Liu and Huang families would have gods guarding them, and their strength would grow even more. How could the Xin family possibly fare any better? You must know that the Liu, Liang, and Ying families, who were once brothers with their ancestors, were all completely devoured by them.

He knew that the Xin family was a fat sheep, or rather, a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered, and the younger generation in charge of the family knew it too.

Over the years, they have been secretly scattering their clansmen to various places and investing in different areas, so as not to put all their eggs in one basket and to transfer and share the risks, so that when the Liu and Huang families finally reveal their true colors, the Xin family will not be destroyed and die out.

However, beyond the Western Sea lies a vast and distant land, and within the Western Sea, there are very few forces capable of contending with Penglai.

Diversified investments can only be made in the Thousand Islands Immortal Kingdom, the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom, and the Execution God Kingdom, which has recently emerged in the Western Sea and is gaining popularity.

However, both Xin Feng and his clansmen knew that these forces were not afraid of Penglai's oppression now because Penglai was focused on the great matter of the Investiture of the Gods and had no time to spare. Once the Human Heavenly Court project was successful and Penglai's strength expanded further, these forces might not be able to withstand Penglai's pressure and become a safe haven for the Xin family.

After much deliberation, the far west in front of us seems to be the most suitable.

Su Qing's strength needs no further explanation. Back in Penglai, he had only heard about him from Zhao Zhenren, a righteous and upright celestial official who spoke highly of him, claiming he possessed the potential of a human emperor. Xin Zhenren thought that Zhao Zhenren, having traveled abroad, had picked up the bad habit of boasting among outside cultivators, and that his words were far too exaggerated. However, after witnessing Su Qing slay demons and vanquish demon Buddhas, wielding the Azure Dragon and Xing Tian, ​​he could only conclude that his reputation was well-deserved. Whether Su Qing possessed the potential of a human emperor was still unclear to him, but he could certainly defeat ten Penglai prodigies like Liu Feng.

Besides having Su Qing as a strong military base, the development of the far west was also beyond his expectations. After the blockade was lifted, foreign cultivators were introduced, and funds and technology were invested, this desolate land in the western sea is showing its status as the best mineral vein in the far west and the foundation of the former sacred mountain!

From this perspective, this place is the best investment opportunity for the Xin family.

For the family.

So what if it lacks backbone? Talk to a dog if you want. At least it's not an ordinary dog; it's Su Zhenren's dog. It probably has extraordinary connections with people and dogs, just as it claims!
"Fellow Daoist Huo is healthy and strong, truly a good dog. Everyone in Penglai knows that I love dogs the most. If I could work with Fellow Daoist Huo in the future, it would be a wonderful thing. In addition, my Xin family also has some friends in Penglai. They are currently troubled by having too many people and too much money, and nowhere to go. I wonder if the Western Regions could also accept them and let them contribute to the Western Regions!"

Xin Feng bowed and began to talk to Huo Dan in a serious manner. His primary concern was to drag those families in Penglai who were in the same situation as his Xin family into the mess.

On the one hand, these families do have cooperative relationships with the Xin family. If they can come to the far west together, it will be more convenient to cooperate in the future. Moreover, they are currently standing on the Penglai kang (heated brick bed), and they don't know when they will be roasted alive by the Liu family. They have a need to break through Penglai and go to another world to develop.

On the other hand, Xin Feng saw that the far west was now divided into two factions. One was the local force represented by the Far West Elders' Hall. Although they were not proficient in any craft and did not master the core technology, they could only become cheap labor in this round of construction in the far west. However, their personal martial arts were not bad. In addition, they had a large number of people. After mastering the inheritance of all crafts in the future, they would definitely not be satisfied with their current position and would want to participate in the competition of high-end industries.

Another force consists of outsiders such as Jia Tianxia, ​​Duan Family Puppet Shop, and Fobaozhai. Most of these forces are merchants from the original Wanghai Immortal City, who have made a name for themselves in the Western Sea cultivation world. They all have their own unique skills and secret techniques. They only gathered in the far west because of Su Qing's influence. In their view, they have come to save the far west, and the people of the far west should be grateful to them. Therefore, their attitude towards the people of the far west is inevitably somewhat condescending. Right now, because the far west needs them and because of Su Zhenren's influence, the people of the far west can still tolerate it. However, if this continues, a conflict between the two sides is inevitable.

If the Xin family were to come here, it would be difficult for him to integrate into either of these two factions. If he didn't find more of his own people and band together, he would inevitably be bullied by these two factions.

As for Xin Feng's suggestion, Huo Dan, who had been simultaneously giving instructions via telepathic communication with Xiong Er, laughed heartily, patted his chest, and wagged his tail, telling Xin Feng to feel free to invite people over.

"The far west is vast and can accommodate anyone. Master Xin need not worry that too many people from Penglai will displease the Liu and Huang families, causing trouble for the far west! If the Huang and Liu families are truly so unreasonable, I, a humble Taoist, will reason with them!"

To support her dog, Su Qing took time out of her busy schedule to give Xin Feng a boost of confidence.

Upon hearing this, Xin Feng immediately felt relieved and became even more enthusiastic about Huo Dan.

He was right, this dog was no ordinary dog! If this were in an ancient dynasty, it would be a powerful eunuch who could reach the emperor's ears, with no connections below but powerful ones above!

"Fellow Daoist Huo, this is a new type of beast food that my Xin family has just developed. It was originally intended for the offspring of the Wan Yao Kingdom's royal family. I hope Fellow Daoist Huo will not find it unpalatable!"

A kickback?
Xiong Ercheng was right!

Anyone can make a living as long as they can get on the right track!
Fire Egg, who had never accepted any benefits or kickbacks, didn't even try to hide it from people. It just brazenly opened its chest storage bag in front of everyone, allowing Master Xin to put the beast food inside.

Those who looked at Su Qing, who had a calm expression, and then at Huo Dan, who was wagging its tail happily, felt that something was wrong, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.

You can't say that it's a crime for a dog to collect a bag of animal feed!
But with the example set by Master Xin and Huodan, they were truly exemplary.

Chen Quanquan, Liu Qianpiao and other masters, Xiao Lang, Master Liaode, Duan Tianai, Wei Debao and others also realized what was happening.

Meeting is fate. Fate has brought us together, not to stand idly by, but to discuss cooperation, seek development, and make progress together.

They were mutually attracted and got along well. Without Su Qing's help, they started flirting with each other in twos and threes.

Liu Qianpiao and Liang Haishun hit it off immediately. Through Liang Haishun's introduction, they also met Wei Debao, a like-minded good brother. The three not only discussed and exchanged views on the brothels and courtesans throughout the Western Sea, but also lamented the backwardness of the Far West in this regard. How could this be allowed! For the Far West to develop, it must meet the growing material and spiritual needs of the cultivators. No one else had considered these needs, but they would! The three hit it off immediately and decided to join forces to create an entertainment venue in this place that was no less impressive than the Wanghai Hongxiulou!

Chen Quan Quan and Shao Delong had a pleasant conversation. Since arriving in the far west, Jia Tianxia, ​​inspired by the Su Ji Group, which was involved in various businesses such as puppetry, infrastructure, and security, had also begun to expand its business beyond just building armor and wanted to engage in weapon forging. Chen Quan Quan, who could transform into any divine weapon and was practically a living template, was exactly what Jia Tianxia needed right now. Shao Delong had just lost a big business deal by losing a dog and lost face in front of his father-in-law. He was eager to prove himself now, so he offered Chen Quan Quan extremely generous terms to tempt this fourth-level True Person to agree to become Jia Tianxia's weapon forging model and a guest of Jia Tianxia.

The group that was most successful in getting involved with Su Kee Group was the one that did the best.

Without Su Qing having to make connections, the other Real Persons all consciously curry favor with Xiong Er and Qing Lian in order to achieve cooperation with Su Ji Group. Before long, Xiong Er Money Shop, Su Ji Puppet Shop, Jixi Construction, Jianlai Security and other Su Ji branches all had new investors, and at the same time, they received several large orders from these new investors.

For example, Jianlai Security received a mission to escort several aristocratic families from Penglai to settle down in the far west. This mission even received the attention of Su Qing, who had the villain temporarily join Jianlai Security with the Demon God Legion, and travel to Penglai together with the original Jianlai Palace team.

"When you go to Penglai, remember two things: First, we are entrusted with a mission, so we should only do what is within the scope of the task, and not cause trouble."

Second: You represent Su Ji, and the far west. If anyone hinders the completion of the mission, or harms the personal safety or property of the family members entrusted to us by our clients, we need not hesitate to take action. Whether to fight or kill is your choice. Don't back down, don't be afraid of trouble! (End of Chapter)