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

Ying Xuan ultimately refused the request to meet with Number One and agreed to the idea of ​​the state taking over the Second Dimension and creating a Second World. Regarding Shan Zhizhi's idea of ​​universal immortal cultivation, Ying Xuan concluded through divination that the time was not yet ripe.

With the intervention of the state, those dilapidated unfinished buildings are gradually being rebuilt.

"Beep, beep"—the sudden sound broke the tranquility of the small building and woke up Ying Ni from her deep sleep. This was...

Since the opening of the Jiuzhou Pawn Shop, numerous cultivators have flocked here, hoping to find their destiny. Ying Li herself never makes an appearance; instead, all transactions are handled by the lively spirit within the small building and another majestic weapon spirit.

This was the first time Ying Ni heard this kind of alarm. Not only her, but even the master and disciple downstairs looked confused.

Taoist Priest Niu stood there, his face etched with confusion and helplessness. His eyes darted around, as if searching for a clue to the problem, but he clearly found none. Meanwhile, the young Taoist priest standing beside him appeared remarkably calm and composed, as if everything was under control. His face revealed a maturity and composure beyond his years, which made him stand out with admiration.

At that moment, Ying Ni appeared in their sight. Witnessing the two Taoists' contrasting reactions, she couldn't help but feel a wave of subtle emotions. If it weren't for the obvious age difference between the two, she would have almost doubted who was the true master and who was the disciple. The young Taoist's calm demeanor contrasted sharply with Taoist Niu's bewildered expression, sparking a strong interest in the young Taoist.

"Hey, Ying girl, what's going on?" Taoist Priest Niu's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly brought his apprentice to Ying Meng.

Ying Ying sat down gracefully, looked at Gu Qingxiao, and said softly, "It turns out that it's an old friend who came to visit."

Taoist Priest Niu's face was filled with confusion. He muttered to himself, "What is this? Is this someone I've known before? Or is this my disciple?" He tried hard to recall, trying to find the answer in the depths of his memory. Taoist Priest Niu knew very well that all his disciples were personally selected and trained by him. Every encounter and every teaching between them was deeply engraved in his mind. This was their first meeting with Ying Meng, so how could they have known each other before? Taoist Priest Niu's heart was filled with doubts and confusion. He couldn't help but doubt his memory, or whether there was some detail he hadn't noticed.

Gu Qingxiao, who was standing by, had an idea and a guess, but he was not sure whether it was correct.

Ying Huan gently waved her spiritually charged fingers, as if playing a silent melody. As if drawn to this mysterious rhythm, the book of destiny automatically flipped its thick pages. The pages twirled lightly through the air, finally coming to rest on a page containing crucial information. That page vividly recorded an event: in the distant past, on a specific date and year, a man named Gu Qingxiao carefully deposited a precious storage ring here. This storage ring was not only a rare treasure, but contained his entire fortune. To ensure its safety, Gu Qingxiao paid a deposit of thirty top-grade spirit stones, a considerable sum at the time. These spirit stones not only reflected his regard for the ring but also demonstrated his foresight for potential future events.

"Your previous life left a storage ring here. Do you want to take it out now?" Ying Li flipped through the records, turned her gaze to Gu Qingxiao, and asked softly.

"Items from the previous life? Can they be deposited? Can they be collected?" Taoist Priest Niu was a little surprised. If items from the previous life could still be collected in this life, could he also deposit the items?

Ying Niu immediately understood Master Niu's intention and replied, "Of course, as long as you pay the corresponding fee."

Gu Qingxiao next to him guessed correctly, but he was still hesitant about whether to take out the thing now.

Taoist Priest Niu keenly sensed his apprentice's inner conflict and struggle. As an experienced master, he knew he couldn't make decisions for his apprentice, because each person's life path must be explored and chosen for themselves. These choices and experiences would shape his apprentice's future and destiny. Taoist Priest Niu was already in his twilight years, his life like a falling autumn leaf, perilous at any moment. He couldn't predict how long he could offer his apprentice shelter and guidance. Therefore, he could only use his wisdom and experience to guide his apprentice, helping him strengthen his inner resolve and wisdom so that he could walk independently on the path ahead and face all challenges and difficulties.

Gu Qingxiao struggled for a long time in his heart and finally made up his mind.

"I have to get it out."

"Understood, Xuanhui. You will complete this settlement for him." Ying Ni took out a contract from the fortune book. This was the contract she had signed with Gu Qingxiao. She spread it flat on the table and said to Gu Qingxiao, "Please sign your name here to show your commitment and agreement. After signing, you will need to drip a drop of blood to confirm the formal entry into force of this contract."

"Dear Mr. Gu, hello. Your deposit number is 3681, and you will retrieve your items today. The fee settlement is currently in progress, and you need to pay a total of twenty-six top-grade spirit stones and one hundred high-grade spirit stones. The settlement has been completed, and the remaining spirit stones will now be returned." The spirit of the weapon announced in a majestic voice.

As the voice fell, a storage ring emerged from the locker and lay quietly next to the book of fate, with the remaining spirit stones placed next to it.

Gu Qingxiao solemnly signed his name on the contract and forced a drop of blood from his fingertips onto the deed. The contract then shone with a golden light and merged into the book of fate. Gu Qingxiao felt as if something within him was quietly dissipating.

Gu Qingxiao took the ring and the spirit stone and was about to leave, but Taoist Niu next to him held his apprentice's hand.

"Ying girl, can you see if there is any opportunity suitable for my apprentice? It's a rare opportunity for us to come here, we can't just take things and leave!" Taoist Priest Niu showed his casual spirit and strived for opportunities for his apprentice.

Ying Li glanced at Gu Qingxiao, noticing a causal connection between him and the Jiuzhou Pawn Shop. "Master Niu, some opportunities require waiting for the right time. The depth of one's cultivation determines the magnitude of the opportunity. The treasures in that ring are enough to support him to the Nascent Soul stage. If he returns then, the opportunities he will receive will be even more suitable."

As soon as Ying Ni finished speaking, the master and disciple immediately grasped the profound meaning behind her words. They left with satisfaction.