Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 259 Casino Plan
After some small talk, Tao Jinyuan changed the subject: "I heard you went with Fellow Daoist Jiang? Did he come specially to escort you?"

"Senior Jiang happened to be going back to Xijiang County to take care of some matters, and I just happened to run into him by chance."

"Hunyuan Sect is developing well now. Now that you have broken through to the foundation building stage, you will have great potential in the future."

Tao Jinyuan remained calm, as if he was just saying it casually, but in Song Xian's ears, it had another meaning.

The structure of Bianxi City is a situation of big and small kings, Luoyun Sect is the big king, and Kong family is the small king.

Before Song Xian broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Hunyuan Sect had already become the strongest force under the kings of Bianxi City. Now that he has advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm, will it have an impact on the existing structure of Bianxi City? This is what Tao Jinyuan really wants to ask.

Although the current Hunyuan Sect is not strong enough to compete with the Luoyun Sect and the Kong Family, it has shown great potential. Moreover, Song Xian has Jiang Feng's support behind him.

He had previously asked for Jiang Feng's information, probably with this in mind.

In the eyes of outsiders, Jiang Feng seemed to have specially escorted him to the Beastmaster Sect's mountain gate to build his foundation, which was very intriguing.

"This is all thanks to the great blessing of the predecessors. Without your care, I would not be where I am today."

"This is all your own blessing. Our sect didn't help at all. However, the one that Hunyuan Sect should truly thank for today is Fellow Daoist Jiang. His decision to hand over the Tianshan Sect to you was beyond many people's expectations."

"Senior Jiang has been very kind to our sect, and your sect has also provided us with considerable assistance. If it weren't for Senior Wen's protection, our Jade Fragrance Pill business would have been taken away. Therefore, without your care, neither I nor our sect would be where we are today. From now on, we will carry out any instructions you may have."

Song Xian understood what Tao Jinyuan meant. He knew that he was testing him with words and was being very humble. The more it was at this time, the more he had to keep his tail between his legs.

"Didn't you want to establish a market in Tianshan before? Why did you suddenly disappear without a trace?"

"This is what Senior Jiang thought. After thinking about it, he felt that this matter was not appropriate. After all, there is already a market town in Bianxia Town, and moving it to Tianshan seems a bit redundant." Song Xian would not say that it was someone from the Beastmaster Sect who stopped this matter and therefore moved out of Jiangfeng.

"Really? I thought Brother Jiang would be happy about it." Tao Jinyuan seemed to know the inside story and replied lightly.

"After I return to Tianshan this time, I want to build a few gambling houses nearby. I hope your sect can participate." Seeing that the time was almost right, Song Xian stated the purpose of his visit.

He had planned to build a gambling house near Tianshan Mountain a long time ago, but he didn't implement it because he was not fully prepared.

The second is the worry that after the casino develops, it will be taken over by forces such as the Luoyun Sect and the Kong Family.

Third, the foundation is about to be laid, and I don’t want to spend too much energy on it.

Now that the foundation has been successfully laid, it’s time to embark on this industry.

He planned to build the largest casino in the entire Xijiang County in Tianshan. Tianshan was originally an important trade route between Muhe Grassland and Qin State. Those merchants who traveled there were unwilling to live a dull life and had an adventurous spirit. In addition, business was boring in itself. If a large-scale casino could be built there, it would definitely attract those monks.

But Song Xian wanted more than that. He wanted to use the casino to attract the monks from Dongluo City and Bianxi City in Muhe Grassland to the vicinity of Tianshan Mountain.

With the flow of people, commodity trade can be carried out. His ultimate goal is to build Tianshan into the largest trading market between Qin State and Muhe Grassland.

Since the Beastmaster Sect doesn't allow him to establish a market in Tianshan, that doesn't matter. He can use other means to trade.

Building a casino is just the first step. First, attract monks from both sides. With more monks, trade will develop naturally. Then he can unify it into a standardized trading market.

"Just building a few gambling houses?" Although Tao Jinyuan didn't know Song Xian's plan, he guessed that it was definitely not as simple as building a few gambling houses.

As two people, if they just want to build one or two gambling houses, there is no need to discuss it at all.

The Luoyun Sect already has a gambling house in Bianxi City, so why go all the way to Tianshan to build one?

"I would like to invite all the forces in Bianxi City to establish a gambling house in Tianshan, forming a large-scale gambling city. Tianshan is located on the main road between Qin State and Muhe Grassland. It would be a waste if this geographical location is not well utilized. After the gambling city is established, it will not only attract monks from Bianxi City, but also monks from Muhe Grassland. If it develops well, it will grow bigger and bigger, and it can be made into the largest gambling city in the entire Xijiang County, and even Xishu County."

"So that's how it is. You really do have some brilliant ideas." Tao Jinyuan didn't take it seriously. In his opinion, what Song Xian said was simply wishful thinking.

The so-called largest gambling city in Xijiang County and Xishu County is simply a fantasy. Although Tianshan is important in location, it is remote and sparsely populated. No one would go there specifically to play in the gambling houses. Besides, each force in Bianxi City also has its own gambling house.

Sects like the Beast Taming Sect and the Kong Family each opened gambling houses in different places and were running them well, so why would they move their gambling houses to Tianshan?

Song Xian knew that this was not an easy matter. At least it was impossible for him to make others believe with just a few words that he could build the largest casino in Xijiang County in the deserted Tianshan Mountains.

Tao Jinyuan's reaction was within his expectations. If everyone could see this scene, then he would have nothing to do with it.

"I hope your clan can establish a new gambling house in Tianshan. The construction and management of the gambling city will be fully under the responsibility of our clan. Your clan only needs to send personnel to oversee the operation of the gambling house."

"Let's talk about this later!" Tao Jinyuan had no interest in this at all and just said it casually.

As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple came in from outside and bowed to Tao Jinyuan: "Master, the banquet is ready."

"We are all family. Since you are here, let's have a simple meal together!" Tao Jinyuan stood up and said.

"The junior would rather obey your command than be disrespectful." Song Xian had no objection.

The group left the main hall and came to the guest house. Delicacies had been prepared in the room. After they sat down, they began to chat about family matters, as if they were a real family.

After the banquet, Tao Jinyuan asked him to rest here.

.........

Late at night, the moon was high in the sky, and in the dim room, the couple slept in each other's arms.

"Husband, hold me tight." Su Zhirou lay in Song Xian's arms, twisting her body constantly, and said in a coquettish voice.

She was obviously very happy today, because she received unprecedented attention and respect when she returned to Luoyun Sect.

She had been in the sect for so many years and had never had a feast with Tao Jinyuan. Today, not only did Tao Jinyuan accompany her personally, but Wen Yiren also asked her about her well-being from time to time during the meal, showing the concern of an elder for a younger person, which had never happened before.

She naturally knew that this was all because Song Xian had broken through to the foundation-building stage, so Tao Jinyuan and Wen Yiren had changed their usual behavior, but she still couldn't help but feel happy in her heart.

"Isn't it just a meal for you? Look how happy you are, as if you haven't eaten at all." Song Xian was also very satisfied in his heart. It was not because of Tao Jinyuan's courtesy, but because this courtesy made the person in his arms happy, which was more meaningful than the attention of Luoyun Sect.

"It's never happened before. It's the honor my husband earned."

"Be honest and don't try to trick me."

"No, I'm going to squeeze my husband dry." Su Zhirou pressed her lips against his.

.........

The sky was dark with dark clouds covering the sun and the wind was howling.

Outside the mountain gate, Zhong Wenyuan led a large group of disciples who were eagerly waiting. Everyone was whispering to each other, and everyone had different expressions, but most of them were happy.

Because Zhang Ningyuan and Yu Lian had returned to Tianshan earlier, everyone knew about Song Xian's breakthrough in foundation building.

Knowing that Song Xian would be returning today, Zhong Wenyuan organized a large number of disciples to welcome him.

Since the morning, everyone has gathered and waited here.

"I'm coming."

"Is it the headmaster?"

"It's the master, right?" In the distance, a beam of light appeared and came towards them quickly. Everyone immediately started whispering like a pot of boiling water.

"Quiet, no noise." Lin Zixiang frowned and shouted, then turned his head and looked at the escaping light coming from afar with a complicated expression.

Until this moment, he still couldn't completely calm down. Ever since Song Xian went to the Beastmaster Sect's mountain gate to build his foundation, he had been thinking about this matter all the time. He even had a very contradictory mentality. He wanted Song Xian to break through, but he didn't want him to break through.

Seeing this scene, all kinds of thoughts lingered in his mind.

If he had been able to successfully build his foundation, he would have been the protagonist this time. Unfortunately, he was just a little bit short.

If he had been able to win the Foundation Establishment selection competition back then, with the help of the spiritual energy from the Beast Taming Sect's mountain gate, he might have been able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, everything has come to nothing now. All he can do now is to prepare for the next foundation-building. In addition to cultivation, he also needs to get enough spirit stones to prepare for the next foundation-building or even the next one.

Soon, the escaping light came closer and landed, revealing two figures, Song Xian and Su Zhirou.

"Welcome, Master." Zhong Wenyuan was the first to bow and salute.

The people behind him also bowed and said almost in unison: "Welcome, Master."

"Why make such a big fuss? Why do this?" Song Xian said with a smile.

"Congratulations, Master, for breaking through the Foundation Establishment Stage."

"Congratulations, Master, for breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage." Everyone echoed Zhong Wenyuan in unison.

"Alright, alright, we're just one family, no need to brag about ourselves."

"Master, please."

Song Xian walked along the paved red carpet road all the way to the mountain gate. On both sides of the road, there were two disciples standing every few feet. When he passed by, they would bow and shout "Welcome Master". Fireworks were set off and bells and drums sounded, which looked very grand.

They walked all the way to the meeting hall, and at his order, the other disciples dispersed, leaving only Zhong Wenyuan, Lin Zixiang, and Lu Yuan.

"Senior Brother Wenyuan, is there anything important happening in the sect while I'm away?"

"There's something quite urgent. The second-grade, low-grade spirit pond in the Water Curtain Cave in Far East Town was discovered some time ago. The Xunyang Sect of Far East Town occupied it and drove our people away. Since the Sect Master hasn't returned yet, we haven't acted rashly."

The spiritual pond over there has been occupied by the Hunyuan Sect for twenty years, and it was finally discovered by others. But it was only a matter of time. There is no wall that is impenetrable, and it is already good enough to be able to keep it secret for such a long time.

If it were in the past, Song Xian might have chosen to swallow his anger. After all, Far East Town belonged to the territory of Muhe Grassland, and mobilizing a large army might cause a lot of trouble.

If he has already broken through the foundation-building stage, there is no reason for him to give in.

It was also the other party's bad luck that he discovered the spirit pool after he had established his foundation.

"Is there anything else?"

"Nothing else. Oh! By the way, a cultivator brought Zhuang Jian's head here earlier. It turns out he fled to Tianshui City. I've already paid the reward in spirit stones."

Song Xian nodded. Zhuang Jian was the sect disciple who was bribed by the Kong family to frame Hu Xiaobao a few years ago. He had already issued a wanted order and offered a reward of 3,000 spirit stones for the man's head.

For a cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining, a bounty of three thousand spirit stones can be said to be a sky-high price. These bounty orders will be circulated to various cities through intelligence exchanges in various places, and there are bounty hunters who specialize in accepting such tasks.

Of course, it is impossible for the bounty of 3,000 spirit stones to fall entirely into the hands of the bounty hunter who carries out the mission. Even if only half of it is taken, there will still be people flocking to it.

You should know that hunting a demon beast in the middle stage of Qi Refining only costs a few hundred spirit stones.

The reason why I offer such a high reward is not because I hate this person so much, but for the sake of the overall situation.

If a disciple who betrays the sect like this is not severely punished, it will bring a very bad influence to the sect. If he is allowed to go unpunished, others may follow suit, so he must be punished according to the law.

"Hang Zhuang Jian's head up and inform all the sect disciples."

"Yes."

Song Xian then asked about other aspects of the sect's affairs, and after gaining a general understanding, he returned to his mansion.

…………

The wind is clear and the air is sunny.

The entire Tianshan Mountain was decorated with lights and colorful flowers and flags everywhere. People were coming and going in an endless stream, and from time to time one could see monks riding on magical instruments or Canglan birds.

The news that Song Xian had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage had now spread throughout Bianxi City, and all forces had received invitations to attend the banquet.

Inside the main hall, Song Xian sat in the main seat, chatting with guests from various forces with a smile.

This grand banquet was attended by people from all over. Not only did the various forces in Bianxia and Bianshang towns send people to participate, but even the Luoyun Sect and the Beast Taming Sect had representatives come. It was extremely lively.

"Fellow Daoist Ding Wenxiang, the head of the Ding Mansion in Bianxia Town, has arrived." Following a loud shout from outside, Ding Wenxiang walked in quickly with a smile on his face. He walked to the top of the high platform and bowed respectfully to Song Xian. He flipped his hands and presented a box with both hands: "Master Song, congratulations. This is just a small gift, not a token of respect."

Ever since Hunyuan Sect wanted to relocate the market town, the relationship between the two families has become very delicate, but it has not completely torn them apart.

Now that Song Xian has broken through to the foundation building stage, Ding Wenxiang came to visit and congratulate him, and personally presented him with gifts. He naturally wanted to ease relations with the Hunyuan Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Ding, you don't have to be polite. Please take a seat!" Since the visitor is a guest, Song Xian will not treat him coldly. He took the stone box from his hand with a smile, put it aside without even looking at it, and asked him to sit down.

As time went by, more and more visitors arrived at the hall.

At three quarters after noon, there was a cannon shot, and fireworks and firecrackers exploded everywhere at the mountain gate.

As a purple arrow feather shot up into the sky, purple light bloomed in the sky and turned into several large characters, which were words of congratulations.

Then, cranes flew up, dancing gracefully in the air. Then, a clever monkey leaped onto the attic, holding a huge peach in its hand, and presented it to Song Xian.

In preparation for this celebration banquet, the sect has rehearsed many times. The cranes and monkeys were all raised by the Beast Taming Sect and were borrowed.

After a series of dazzling processes, the banquet finally began.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, clinking glasses.

There were competitions and entertainments such as reciting poems and playing couplets under the attic. Song Xian would occasionally present one or two items, and the whole banquet was a great pleasure for both the guests and the hosts.

The reason for holding this celebration banquet is mainly to demonstrate the strength of the sect, which is equivalent to showing off muscles.

This is very necessary for the sect to build a casino in Tianshan next time. You have to let others know your strength so that others will believe in you.

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