Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 274 Rich and Powerful

Chapter 274 Rich and Powerful (Seeking Subscriptions)

Senior Brother Qian said, "This is the Immortal Lake of Little Lonely Peak. However, it is a little far from your master's blessed land."

It's better to stay far away!
Shen Xuan was unwilling to stay under the watchful eye of Master Gufeng.

He made a prompt decision.

"Senior Brother Qian, this seat is fine!"

"Senior Brother Shen, have you made up your mind? Do you want to go to the scene and take a look?"

"I've made up my mind, this is it. No need to go see it. With Senior Brother Qian looking after us, there won't be any problems!"

Shen Xuan is a true disciple.

Brother Qian was extremely pleased with such flattery, and his expression became even more amiable.

"Senior Brother Shen, you're too kind! I've been in the cave management office for many years, so I can handle this little matter."

Senior Brother Qian accepted the virtual map, took out a thick book of spiritual contracts, wrote down the geographical location in detail, and registered it for Shen Xuan.

In this way, he could legitimately establish a cave dwelling on Little Lonely Peak.

Moreover, it is a second-tier superior cave dwelling.

"Does Senior Brother Shen have any suitable construction workers?"

Shen Xuan glanced at Lü Zhengying.

Lu Zhengying said with a smile, "Senior Brother Shen has just returned to the sect and is not yet familiar with such trivial matters."

"Since Senior Brother Qian has asked, why not introduce someone trustworthy and reliable?"

Senior Brother Qian said slowly, "Let's go with Lao He. He's a veteran in the management office, so the quality is guaranteed and the price is fair. Junior Brother Lü, just say I recommended him."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Brother Qian!"

Lü Zhengying quickly expressed her gratitude.

After the site selection for the cave dwelling is finalized, we still need to find Lao He to carry out the construction.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Senior Brother Qian, Shen Xuan took his leave.

Lü Zhengying lagged behind.

He took out a spirit stone bag and placed it on the desk in front of Senior Brother Qian.

There are three thousand spirit stones inside.

After they came out, Lü Zhengying explained, "Brother Qian has a good reputation and always does things in a methodical way."

Shen Xuan nodded.

Even those who cultivate immortality must understand human relationships and worldly wisdom.

He was not naive enough to believe that everyone in the sect was as honest as water.

in contrast.

Compared to the mundane world, it is even more extraordinary.

For example, the location of the cave management office for Senior Brother Qian.

If he can't gain anything from this, why bother with all this effort?

Even the old man he introduced.

After receiving the business, you should also show him respect.

Of course, Brother Qian couldn't keep it all to himself.

He should also show respect to his superiors and share profits with his colleagues and subordinates.

In short, in the world of cultivation, power means resources.

……

Wanxian Teahouse.

Located opposite the Dongfu Management Office, it has no shortage of business.

All matters concerning the opening, repair, and maintenance of the Qingyun Sect's cave dwellings were discussed at the Wanxian Tea House.

Inside a private room.

Shen Xuan and Lü Zhengying chatted while drinking spiritual tea.

"Senior Brother Shen, I've inquired about him. This Old He is a veteran; he's been doing cave dwelling construction for many years and has a good reputation."

"An experienced person is good."

"This old He is an array master, and he's quite lucky. It's said that he paid a high price when he reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and ended up owing the sect a huge debt."

While talking.

There was a knock on the door of the private room.

Lü Zhengying went to open the door.

This attracted a second-tier array master who looked dejected.

This is exactly the "Old He" that Brother Qian mentioned.

Meeting Shen Xuan's gaze, Lao He put on a professional smile.

"This must be Senior Brother Shen from Little Lonely Peak!"

"I am He Zhongchang from the Miscellaneous Affairs Department. My fellow disciples usually call me Old He!"

Shen Xuan stood up to greet him.

"Senior Brother He, please have a seat!"

The two exchanged greetings and pleasantries.

Shen Xuan said, "Senior Brother He, Senior Brother Qian asked me to find you and help me open up a cave dwelling."

Old He adopted a very humble attitude.

An old face, beaming with a smile like a chrysanthemum.

"Senior Brother Shen, please don't say that. It's because Senior Brother Shen thinks highly of us and gives us food to eat!"

That's a bit too modest.

It seems that being a service provider isn't so easy in the world of cultivation.

The two exchanged pleasantries.

When discussing the foundation of the Way.

Old He recounted that he had spent three Foundation Establishment Pills and four Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects from his sect, and only with the intervention of a True Immortal of the Profound Realm, was he fortunate enough to achieve Foundation Establishment.

"In this life, I can only serve the sect like a slave and repay its debts!"

Old He said with emotion.

That being said.

As a second-tier array master, he lived a much more comfortable life than an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, the path was cut off.

His limit was reaching the third level of Foundation Establishment.

After the small talk was over.

Shen Xuan mentioned the matter of opening up a cave dwelling.

“We have a ready-made template here, please take a look, Senior Brother Shen.”

Old He took out a large stack of exquisite picture books.

It was covered with all sorts of beautiful and exquisite model cave dwellings.

Which one is the best?

"what!"

Old He woke up quickly.

This is a big customer!
"These three model cave dwellings are the largest in volume, covering an area of ten acres, and are also the most expensive."

Shen Xuan only glanced at it.

"It's too small!"

"She's still too young!"

"What? Senior Brother He, you can't manage a cave dwelling that's a bit larger?"

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's question, Old He immediately exclaimed.

"I can't do it! It's just..."

His gaze flickered uncertainly.

Shen Xuan said impatiently, "Just say what you have to say!"

Old He said solemnly, "Senior Brother Shen, you have just returned to the sect and there are many things you are not aware of."

"It's common knowledge in the sect that Xiaogufeng's debts are always difficult to settle."

"what!"

This time, Shen Xuan was truly shocked.

He knew that Xiao Gufeng's administrative affairs were a trap.

But to have such a notorious reputation for swindling people, Gu Jinqin must be quite a talent.

"Don't worry. This is my private account."

"That's good!"

Old He breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Senior Brother Shen, let's put it this way. As long as we have spirit stones, we can do it on any scale!"

"Bring me the largest sample map of the cave dwelling."

Shen Xuan's fingers flew across the paper as he made modifications to the model cave dwelling map.

"The volume will be expanded three times, covering an area of thirty acres." "A ten-acre spirit pool will be built here, with an underground river dug at the bottom of the pool leading to Fairy Lake."

“Build five acres of low-grade spiritual grassland by the spiritual pool.”

"We will build a five-acre grove of shady trees here, and transplant shady trees such as fragrant locust trees and cold cypress trees that are over three thousand years old."

“Let’s build a three-acre medicinal herb garden here.”

"Let's ignite a fire here."

"The area of the talisman-making room has been doubled."

"Starting from here, set up six illusion arrays. Further in, set up three killing arrays."

Shen Xuan spoke eloquently.

Soon, the map of the cave dwelling was covered with Shen Xuan's notes.

Old He was dumbfounded.

Previously, the original model cave dwelling cost a considerable sum, amounting to 300,000 spirit stones.

Even if one were to be personally taught the Golden Core technique and receive an annual stipend from the sect, it would still take twenty years of not eating or drinking.

For ordinary foundation building, it takes two hundred years to complete.

According to Shen Xuan's plan, his cave dwelling would be even more luxurious than that of a Golden Core cultivator.

Old He made an estimate.

It will cost approximately 800,000 spirit stones.

"Senior Brother He, did you hear me clearly?"

"Should we repeat it again?"

Old He seemed to wake up from a dream.

"No need, Senior Brother Shen, I understand what you mean."

Shen Xuan glanced at his doodle.

"Junior Brother Lü, do you have anything to add?"

Lü Zhengying quickly said, "That's great. Senior Brother Shen, the cave dwelling can be expanded after it's built."

"Let's leave it at that for now!"

Shen Xuan was still somewhat unsatisfied.

"Senior Brother He, could you estimate how many spirit stones would be needed to create such a cave dwelling?"

Old He's face twitched slightly.

"Eight hundred thousand spirit stones, no less."

"Eight hundred thousand spirit stones?"

Shen Xuan frowned slightly.

Shen Xuan is very wealthy, possessing over 1.2 million spirit stones alone.

In his hands were some monster corpses and various talismans.

If sold, it could fetch three to five hundred thousand spirit stones.

“Senior Brother Shen. Eight hundred thousand spirit stones isn’t really a high price for you. Your requirements are far higher than the best model cave dwelling. Just the spirit pool alone requires an underground river connecting to the Fairy River, which will be very expensive. And then there’s the earth fire, that stuff is extremely precious, and…”

Old He kept nagging, afraid that Shen Xuan would blame him.

This is a genuine big customer!

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

This is his own exclusive, superior training ground; it would be worthwhile to cultivate there for a hundred years.

As for spirit stones.

Shen Xuan can create thunder talismans, hunt water demons, and also keeps a second-tier high-grade alchemist.

There are plenty of ways to earn spirit stones.

"Alright, 800,000 spirit stones it is. I'll leave the cave dwelling to Senior Brother He. Let's sign the contract!"

Old He quickly took out the standardized spirit contract and filled in the relevant information.

"Senior Brother Shen, according to the rules, a 30% deposit is required to open a cave dwelling."

"From now on, payments will be made every ten days according to the project schedule. The project will be completed in two months."

"Senior Brother Shen's cave dwelling is a bit too large. I'm a little short on cash lately, could I pay a 50% deposit in advance?"

Standing to the side, Lü Zhengying said angrily, "Senior Brother He, this is where you're wrong. Everyone else's deposit is 30%, but you're asking Senior Brother Shen for 50%! Are you afraid Senior Brother Shen will renege on his debt?"

Old He waved his hands repeatedly: "Senior Brother Shen, Senior Brother Lü, both of you, Old He absolutely did not mean that!"

"The project is really too large, and Lao He can't afford to pay that much upfront."

"I'll only pay a 30% deposit!"

Shen Xuan stared at Lao He and said, word by word.

"If Senior Brother He is unwilling, I will find someone else."

"No! I'll take it!"

Old He gritted his teeth and said, "Thirty percent! Thirty percent! I trust Senior Brother Shen!"

"I only ask that after the inspection is passed, Senior Brother Shen will pay the balance within two months."

"No need. Payment will be made on the same day after the inspection is completed. This can be written into the spiritual contract."

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's words...

Old He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Senior Brother Shen is magnanimous; Old He admires him!"

"Don't worry! Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely make sure to build this cave dwelling for Senior Brother Shen!"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Brother He. It's been a pleasure working with you."

……

Hanyuexuan.

The moonlight was like water, and the stars twinkled.

In the courtyard, Qin Yuehan, Shen Xuan, and Lü Zhengying sat around a table.

After finishing his many chores, Shen Xuan met with Lü Zhengying at Hanyue Pavilion.

Over the years, the three of them have been busy with their own lives and rarely get together.

The ten-year pact between classmates has long been abandoned.

Wang Fugui, Li Chang'an, and Zhao Sujin couldn't keep up with their pace and gradually drifted apart.

Very normal.

People have different social statuses.

Forcing people to gather together is more likely to cause trouble.

Even the most fragile friendship can be torn apart and vanish.

Of the three, Shen Xuan is the oldest.

Yet it has changed the least.

He still maintains a refined and scholarly demeanor, like a young scholar.

Lu Zhengying, however, aged rapidly.

Qin Yuehan has become slightly fuller.

Her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, her eyes like autumn water, and her lips like flower petals.

Her figure remained graceful, she wore a white dress, her face was as white as a snow lotus, and she exuded a delicate fragrance.

Lü Zhengying recounted the latest changes within the sect.

"I heard that Lei Yaoyang is having a bad day in the battle at Tianzhang Prefecture and will soon be withdrawing from the sect, to be replaced by someone else."

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

"He's a lightning cultivator, whose techniques counter demonic cultivators. How could this be?"

"It's just hearsay, not confirmed yet. Most of the demonic cultivators in Tianzhang Prefecture come from the Yinsha Sect. I heard that several notable figures from there have given Lei Yaoyang a sound beating."

Lü Zhengying subconsciously looked around.

Lowered his voice.

"There is a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator who is skilled in using the Snake Demon Arrow; it seems to be Ling Zhenfeng."

"Lei Yaoyang suffered a great loss at his hands."

Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan exchanged a glance.

Neither of them expected this.

Ling Zhenfeng, who was previously unremarkable, has actually achieved such success.

The fact that he could make Lei Yaoyang suffer a loss shows that his strength should not be underestimated.

I hope he's alright!

After all, the paths of the righteous and the demonic are different.

At this time, it was not advisable for them to associate with Ling Zhenfeng.

The three chatted for a while about sect affairs.