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

Shan Zhizhi silently said to himself that he wanted to increase his strength and protect China.

As Shan Zhizhi continued to recite silently, the book of fate kept turning. After a cup of tea, the book stopped turning, and a few lines of words appeared on the book: Shan Zhizhi, are you willing to pawn four of your virtues in exchange for the Nine Heavens Purple Thunder Art?

Shan Zhizhi stared at the word "merit". He knew its meaning very well, but he was confused about the consequences of losing the four virtues.

"Niannian, what consequences will I face if I make a choice?" Shan Zhizhi stared at Ying Nianni, confused and puzzled, and finally asked this question.

"It won't have a big impact on you. At most, you'll just have to go through a rough patch." Ying Li said after a moment's thought. "I know something about this technique. It's an extremely precious, divine-level technique. For ordinary cultivators to obtain it, they usually need to accumulate 50% merit and 30% luck."

"Also, once you successfully exchange for this technique, you can immediately practice in seclusion. This way, the disturbances of the outside world will not cause too much interference to you."

Shan Zhizhi pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "I, Shan Zhizhi, am willing to exchange 40% of my precious merits for the legendary Nine Heavens Purple Thunder Art."

"The pawning was completed successfully. The records are as follows: Shan Zhizhi, male, 46 years old, has reached the Golden Core stage in cultivation, possesses a rare mutant thunder spiritual root, is a Chinese national, and currently serves as the Director of the Security Bureau. The file has been properly archived." A crisp, pleasant, and cute pet voice sounded.

With a crisp "click", the restraints on the bookshelf were released, and an old, yellowed book slid down from the shelf and floated leisurely above the book of destiny.

"Uncle Shan, are you planning to copy books or jade slips?" Ying Ni asked Shan Zhizhi.

"Jade slips." Shan Zhizhi chose the jade slips without hesitation. Obviously, since he had such a convenient thing, there was no reason for him to read heavy books anymore.

"Handling fee: five spirit stones (treasures of heaven and earth, magical instruments, elixirs, etc. of equal value can also be used as substitutes)." The same voice echoed again.

Shan Zhizhi initially thought the gift was free, but unexpectedly, he was required to pay with spirit stones. He gently took three spirit stones and two black iron stones from his storage bag and placed them steadily on the table.

A ray of light flashed by in an instant, and the spirit stone and black iron stone disappeared in an instant, while an exquisite jade slip quietly appeared where the spirit stone was originally placed.

"The transaction has been successfully concluded. We look forward to seeing you again." A majestic and resolute voice echoed, penetrating the air and causing those on the phone to pause involuntarily. They looked at each other, then turned to look at the door, wondering who had entered. The director, who had been present, was gone.

As Shan Zhizhi walked out with a smile on his face, he clearly felt that there were dozens of sharp eyes like hungry wolves staring at him in front of him.

Shan Zhizhi suddenly looked up and saw that the dozens of men he had brought with him were staring at him fiercely. He couldn't help but feel a sense of fear, and subconsciously touched his nose, then turned his gaze to the sky, his eyes flickering.

"Director, what's the current situation inside?" Taoist Niu couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked. It was quite strange. Although the door was open, common sense would have allowed him to see through to the interior layout. However, wherever he looked, there was only a hazy gray fog, obscuring all vision.

When everyone saw Taoist Niu step forward, they immediately gathered around Shan Zhizhi and asked him questions.

For a moment, Shan Zhizhi was surrounded by a crowd of people. He felt as if he was surrounded by thousands of sparrows, and his ears were filled with their chirping and incessant noise, which was very annoying.

"Alright, everyone, please be quiet and listen to me. There's nothing dangerous in this pawnshop. They'll carefully select the items that best suit your current needs and offer corresponding exchange terms. You're completely free to decide whether to accept this deal. That's all, no other strings attached." Dan Zhizhi had barely finished speaking when he quickly pushed through the crowd before him. He didn't have time to continue tangling with them, as he had many unfinished business to attend to.

The army outside the unfinished building, the affairs of the pawnshop, and the existence of Ying Li all need him to deal with and handle them personally.

Shan Zhizhi, using his sword-controlling skills, flew gracefully outside the unfinished building and immediately sought out the military leader to negotiate. Pending clear instructions from higher-ups, he decided to have the army move in first and temporarily take over the site, ensuring that all soldiers involved signed confidentiality agreements.

Afterwards, Shan Zhizhi quickly returned to the capital with the help of the military, immediately met with his superiors, and reported in detail the specific situation about Ying Li and Jiuzhou Pawnshop.

Upon learning of this, the higher-ups reacted swiftly. Especially after witnessing the precious elixir Ying Huan presented to the nation through Shan Zhizhi, they made a decision without hesitation and immediately reported the matter to the top leader. Upon learning of this, the top leader keenly recognized this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for China and urgently convened several senior leaders for a crucial meeting regarding Ying Huan and the Jiuzhou Pawnshop.

That day, at a solemn and highly anticipated meeting, numerous leaders from various fields gathered for a lively discussion on the future direction of Yingli and Jiuzhou Pawnshop. The atmosphere in the conference room was tense and heated, as each leader, deeply concerned for the public interest and social stability, expressed their thoughtful insights.

One group's leaders, with their profound legal background and commitment to maintaining social order, advocated for strict controls on Ying Li's personal freedom. They pointed out that Ying Li, as a cultivator, possessed abilities beyond those of ordinary people. Without proper restraint, she could cause immeasurable harm to society. They cited numerous historical cases of people with superpowers losing control, as well as modern advances in research on superpowers, to demonstrate the legitimacy and necessity of their position.

However, the other group of leaders held a completely different view. They believed that handing Jiuzhou Pawnshop over to the relevant departments would not only effectively regulate Yingli's behavior, but also give full play to the pawnshop's positive role in the social economy.

Another group of leaders has proposed a creative proposal: revealing the existence of the "Xianxian" phenomenon to the public. They believe that with the advancement of science and the spread of information, the public's curiosity and desire to explore the supernatural is growing. Revealing the "Xianxian" phenomenon in an open and transparent manner would not only satisfy the public's thirst for knowledge but also promote dialogue and exchange between science and religion, and between tradition and modernity.