The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

After everyone put on their cloth strips, Gui Lao quietly activated the mechanism. Instantly, there was a crisp click, and then everyone felt the ground tremble slightly, then quickly sink. But within a few minutes, everything stopped abruptly, and calm returned.

"Okay, we have arrived at our destination. We can take off the cloth strips now." Gui Lao opened the elevator door and said softly.

Ying Meng stepped out of the elevator, followed closely by Chen Yiran, and the rest of the people also filed out.

"Dear guests, we are filled with great respect and joy to warmly welcome you on this dazzling night!" A group of elegant ladies in exquisite and gorgeous cheongsams, like ladies from the old times, stood on both sides of the elevator exit. Their figures were graceful, and the embroidery on the cheongsams was delicate and meticulous, as if every stitch and thread contained profound cultural heritage and the craftsman's heart.

These cheongsams are vibrant yet elegant. Some feature a deep sapphire blue, inlaid with golden dragon and phoenix motifs, evoking nobility and auspiciousness. Others feature the delicate colors of the Jiangnan waterside villages, delicate lotus flowers and petals embroidered on the light silk. Gently swaying in the breeze, they resemble vivid paintings. Each cheongsam tells a moving story, captivating the wearer.

The ladies smiled, their eyes revealing endless tenderness and respect. They bowed deeply, not just a simple gesture, but a heartfelt welcome and profound respect for the guests. At that moment, all the clamor and noise seemed to cease, leaving only this pure and beautiful emotion flowing in the air.

Ying Ni was no longer surprised by this. She had visited the place many times and knew that the ostentatious guy preferred this kind of pomp.

"Sister, are we there yet?" Chen Yiran stared at the vast square in front of her. She saw thousands of small partitions arranged in an orderly manner. Although each space was only two or three square meters wide, it was filled with goods carefully arranged by a small vendor, and it was very lively.

"That's right, look over there, those are all booths. The underground floor is where ordinary vendors gather, and the quality of the items on display varies. Whether you can identify the gem depends entirely on your personal vision and luck. The second floor below is where some famous and powerful shops gather. As for the third underground floor, it is the eye-catching auction hall. The auction hall is divided into two floors. The downstairs is for ordinary seats, and the upstairs is a box area specially prepared for VIPs." Seeing that it was Chen Yiran's first visit, Ying Li carefully explained everything to her.

"Sister, I understand. This place is like an inverted building, and its construction direction is actually extending towards the center of the earth." Chen Yiran had a clear understanding of the unique layout here.

"The auction hasn't started yet. If you're interested, you might as well go take a look around first." Ying Li keenly caught Chen Yiran's eager expression.

"Then I'll go there right away." As soon as Chen Yiran heard Ying Meng's words, she immediately ran towards the square.

Ying Ni looked at the little girl's light and graceful jumping figure, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly that her state of mind had become much older.

Ying Li knew that once they arrived, there was no need to worry about the girl's safety. That man would never tolerate any murder, robbery, or bullying within his domain. He might be powerless to reach the outside world, but within this land that belonged to him, he had absolute authority and responsibility to maintain order.

She arrived at an elevator with familiarity. After entering the code, the doors swung open. Inside, a single button pointing to the fourth floor below ground stood out, and she pressed it without hesitation. As the elevator slowly descended, a crisp "beep" sounded, and she calmly stepped out.

"How come you have time to come to my place? I sent you a message before but you didn't reply. What can I do for you now?"

As soon as Ying Ni walked out of the elevator, she heard sarcastic remarks about herself.

Following the deliberate laughter, Ying Ni's gaze fell on the man on the sofa, dressed in a custom-made, high-end suit. The tailoring was so precise, as if every inch of the fabric had been carefully calculated, perfectly framing his slender figure. However, the highlight of this outfit wasn't its price tag, but the unique combination—a colorful tie, dancing against the plain suit, like a touch of unruly summer, instantly catching everyone's attention.

His pair of shining eyes sometimes glanced around, sometimes narrowed slightly, as if he was enjoying the pleasure of being stared at, and seemed to be looking for some prey that could make him more excited.

As Ying Ni approached him, a faint scent of perfume quietly filled the air. It was the exclusive scent of a high-end custom-made men's fragrance, neither overly conspicuous nor lacking in its unique charm. A subtle smile played on his lips, a hint of playfulness and provocation hidden in it, as if he was ready to announce his presence to the world at any moment.

"Dongfang Hong, your unique style is really hard to praise easily." Ying Li walked straight towards Dongfang Hong and sat down opposite him without hesitation, staring at the tie, secretly hoping that it would disappear from her sight quietly.

"You haven't answered my question yet, have you?" Dongfang Hong didn't take Ying Li's opinion to heart. He had heard such remarks countless times at banquets he had attended before. He had long since developed an immunity to them. Moreover, he had always preferred this style.

"I went out for a walk and suddenly remembered this. This is for you." Ying Ni gently opened the lid of the sandalwood box. Inside lay a Wu Shi Pai, as smooth as jade. She gently pushed the box in front of Dongfang Hong.

"What's the meaning of this?" Dongfang Hong immediately recognized it as a piece of top-grade jade, and he couldn't help but wonder what Ying Ni's intention was in giving it to him. To ordinary people, this jade might be exceptionally rare, but for him, a seasoned auctioneer, he had seen countless rare and precious treasures.

"This is a magic weapon that can protect you. If you don't want it, then give it back to me." Ying Ni looked at him and muttered to herself, if it weren't for their deep friendship, she would never show this thing to anyone easily. How could she have expected that he was so unaware of its value.

"No, I truly want it." Upon hearing this, Dongfang Hong immediately cast aside all reserve and hesitation, quickly and gently hanging the magical instrument around his neck. He knew well that within this country, there existed a sector beyond the ordinary, where miraculous objects, beyond the ordinary, often quietly emerged. Speaking of magical instruments, an elder in his family had also been fortunate enough to possess one, a rare treasure said to have been acquired through vast sums of money and extensive connections. That instrument had repeatedly saved his elder from dire straits, leaving him with an immense admiration and yearning for them.

Now, he had never imagined that he would be so fortunate to possess such a precious treasure. An indescribable feeling of excitement and cherishment welled up within him, and he secretly resolved to let go of Ying Li's recent loss of contact. The preciousness and wonder of this magical instrument temporarily made him put all his worries aside.