At the banquet, Wei Que and Tao Rongfang looked at Yang Kai, Old Fang, and the others, who were chatting happily, and secretly glanced at each other before letting out a sigh of relief. They had come here on the orders of the Great Moon Province’s Chief to ask for something.
Originally, they had been worried about whether things would go smoothly, but now it seemed that they had been worrying too much.
Yang Kai was obviously someone who cared about old relationships. Since that was the case, the matter of the Great Moon Province shouldn’t be difficult to handle, but now was not the time to mention it, so he could only wait for a good opportunity.
However, who would have thought that the master of the Void Land who had destroyed the Hundred Force Alliance and killed more than ten thousand enemies with a single command, even killing a powerful Sixth Order Open Heaven Stage master like Heavenly Sword Union’s Union Master Kong Feng, would actually be so amiable in private?
Previously, under the leadership of Heavenly Sword Union, the Hundred Force Alliance had descended upon the Void Land, only to be beaten to a pulp. When news of this spread to Great Moon Province, Wei Que and the others couldn’t believe it. Although he had learned from Meng Hong that Yang Kai had occupied the Seven Skillful Land and had become the master of the Void Land, the Hundred Force Alliance was still incredibly powerful, not to mention a top Second Class force like Heavenly Sword Union.
After asking around, they confirmed that the news was true and the entire Great Moon Province was shocked.
Old Fang and the others immediately rushed over to help. Although their strength was low, they had lived and died together with Yang Kai. Back then, Yang Kai had stolen the Golden Crow’s corpse and hid inside the First Inn. As a result, he had attracted many forces to come and cause trouble. They had no choice but to follow Wei Que to Great Moon Province, so they owed Yang Kai a lot.
It was as if they had abandoned Yang Kai all those years ago.
Now that they knew Yang Kai was in trouble, they naturally couldn’t hold back.
However, after this battle in the Void Land, his reputation had soared, and after news of the appearance of the Heavenly Yuan Positive Seal Pill in the Void Star City spread, the head of Great Moon Province agreed to Old Fang’s request and ordered Wei Que and Tao Rongfang to escort these people here.
On the surface, it was to escort Old Fang and the others to the Void Land, but in reality, Wei Que and Tao Rongfang had other tasks to complete.
After three rounds of wine, Yang Kai asked Old Fang and the others about their cultivation.
Old Fang took a sip of wine, wiped his mouth, and grinned, “This old master is already old, so he doesn’t want to waste any more time. In the future, reaching Third Order Open Heaven Stage is not bad, but Xiao You and the others used the Taiyi Clean Soul Water you gave them to wash away the Dao Seal’s power and cultivate again.”
After coming out from the Great Ruins Boundary and occupying the Seven Skillful Land, Yang Kai had Meng Hong bring back some cultivation resources for Old Fang and the others, including the Taiyi Clean Soul Water and a set of fifth-grade resources.
However, if he wanted to use the Taiyi Clean Soul Water to break through and establish himself, he would need to have great willpower. Old Fang’s will wasn’t high, and he was also quite old, so if he really tried to use it, he might just lose his life. He know his own situation, so he had no choice but to accept his fate. Although the starting point of Third Order Open Heaven Stage was a bit low, as long as he slowly accumulated his strength, he still had hope of breaking through to the Fifth Order, but it would take a long time.
On the other hand, after careful consideration, Die You and Asun combined with Meng Hong’s experience and teachings, both of them used the Taiyi Clean Water Soul to cleanse their Dao Seals and cultivate again.
Now that both of them had condensed Fifth Grade resource, there was a chance they could directly achieve Fifth Order Open Heaven Stage in the future! Their starting point was much higher than Old Fang’s, and their future path would be much longer and broader.
Originally, Wei Que and Tao Rongfang had been a bit worried about whether they would encounter any danger when they broke through to Open Heaven in the future. After all, although their aptitudes were good, condensing a Fifth Grade was still somewhat difficult.
However, since Yang Kai was so nostalgic, he probably wouldn’t ignore them when the time came. Right now, there was a Heavenly Yuan Positive Seal Pill auction in the Void Land, so it shouldn’t be a problem for him to take out two to help them break through.
Hearing this, Yang Kai turned his head to look at Die You and Asun. Although he didn’t know how much suffering the two of them had suffered, he could still imagine what happened after seeing Meng Hong consumed the Taiyi Clean Soul Water.
Pondering for a moment, Yang Kai turned to Wei Que and asked, “Senior Wei, this little brat has a request, may I ask if Senior can agree?”
Wei Que quickly sat up straight and said seriously, “Sect Master Yang, please speak. If I can help, I, Wei Que, will not refuse.”
Yang Kai called him Senior because he had a good relationship with Old Fang and the others, but he didn’t dare act arrogantly. This seemingly amiable young man in front of him was someone who could kill tens of thousands of cultivators, destroy the Hundred Force Alliance, and even personally cut off the head of a Sixth Order Open Heaven Stage.
Wei Que asked himself, in front of Heavenly Sword Union, his own Great Moon Province was not even worthy of carrying shoes.
Yang Kai said, “My Void Land was previously targeted by villains and the Star City was in decline, so now is the time to boost its popularity. Since everyone has come, there is no need to leave for now. I’ll have someone arrange a few shops for Great Moon Province and ask Senior to help me and stay in the Star City. No matter what kind of business Great Moon Province does, it also help me.”
Wei Que quickly stood up, his face slightly red, “Sect Master Yang, this…”
When he and Tao Rongfang came here this time, the task given to them by the chief was to acquire a shop in Void Star City. The Great Moon Province was not very strong and did not have much ambition, but now that Void Star City was so popular, if they could acquire a shop here, they could do some business in the future to maintain their livelihood and the needs of their disciples.
He had been thinking about finding an opportunity to talk to Yang Kai about this matter, but he hadn’t expected Yang Kai to take the initiative to mention it.
What was this about boosting one’s popularity and helping the Void Land? Yang Kai had only said so because he was giving them face. Before they had come here, they had also been to the Star City, which was filled with people and shops that opened one after another. Why would they need a mere Great Moon Province to help them?
It seemed like the other party had already seen through his intentions…
Wei Que was extremely embarrassed.
Yang Kai smiled and said, “Could it be that Senior Wei is certain that my Void Star City’s future is bleak? If so, I won’t force you.”
“Sect Master Yang, what are you saying?” Wei Que waved his hand repeatedly, “Being able to live in Void Star City is something my Great Moon Province can only dream of. Since that’s the case, I must thank Sect Master Yang for your kind intentions.”
Yang Kai cupped his fists.
Yang Kai nodded and turned to Bian Yuqing, who was sitting next to him, “Later, go to the Viceroy’s Mansion and arrange for the manager of the Star City’s shop to find a good spot and transfer five shops to Great Moon Province.”
Bian Yuqing was slightly startled, but quickly responded, “Yes, Sect Master, don’t worry, I’ll handle it immediately!”
By transfering the shop to the name of Great Moon Continent, it was not a lease but a direct gift. In other words, the five shops would belong to Great Moon Continent and no longer belong to the Void Land.
Wei Que obviously understood what Yang Kai meant and couldn’t help exclaiming, “Sect Master Yang, how can this be allowed? We don't need five shop, just one shop is enough for my Great Moon Province…”
If he really give the Great Moon Province, a third class force, five shops, they wouldn’t know what to do. Just as Wei Que had said, as long as there was one shop, it would be enough for them.
Yang Kai raised his hand and said, “Senior Wei doesn’t need to say too much. These five shops are yours. Whether Great Moon Province wants to do business or rent them out, it’s up to you. I have a good relationship with Old Fang and the others, and I share life and death with Brother Meng in the Great Ruins Boundary. Brother Meng even give me a precious treasure, so what can these five shops amount to? If Senior Wei want, just accept it, if Senior look down on my Void Land, then so be it.”
Since Yang Kai had already said so much, how could Wei Que refuse? He couldn’t help cupping his fists in shame and turning his head, “In that case, I thank Sect Master Yang for your kind intentions!”
However, in his heart, he was somewhat puzzled. He didn’t know what kind of treasure Meng Hong had given to Yang Kai that could actually be called a precious treasure… It wasn’t convenient for him to ask at this time, so he could only suppress his doubts.
To Yang Kai, how could the value of a single Mid Rank World Fruit be comparable to a mere five shops? Not to mention five, even fifty of them couldn’t compare to it. It was a treasure that could allow a Mid Rank Open Heaven cultivator to directly advance one level. Not only could it allow a cultivator to cut the cultivation time needed, but it could also allow a cultivator’s limit to improve. For any Mid Rank Open Heaven cultivator below the Sixth Order, it was something that could only be obtained with all their wealth.
It wasn’t that Yang Kai couldn’t bear to give more shops to Great Moon Province, but he knew that Great Moon Province’s ability was limited, so no matter how many shops he gave them, it would only attract the attention of others and might lead to trouble.
When the banquet ended, everyone from Great Moon Province took their leave. Bian Yuqing personally led them to the Star City’s Viceroy’s mansion and asked them to choose the location of five shops on the Mountain Wave Map. After everything was settled, she returned to report.
The news that the Void Land’s Lord needed a High Rank Yin Element resource spread like wildfire. Yang Kai had hoped that someone would secretly come to him for a trade, but after waiting for a long time, he didn’t find anything. Instead, some people came to report that they knew where to find a High Rank Yin Element resource.
Yang Kai had his subordinates carefully inquire about the situation, but the final result was disappointing. Most of them wanted to claim a reward, but even if some of them were certain, Void Land’s side couldn’t confirm it, so they could only give up.
Yang Kai sighed to himself. It seemed that this High Rank Yin Element resource could only be obtained from the Cave Heaven Paradise.
As time passed, the number of residents in the Star City had already reached five hundred thousand people. Such a number had long since exceeded the limit of a Second Class Star City and was steadily developing towards a First Class Star City.
On the eve of the third auction, another old friend came to visit.
After receiving Bian Yuqing’s report, Yang Kai’s heart skipped a beat and he ordered her to invite the guest in.
Inside the guest hall, Yang Kai saw the beautiful woman swaying her hips as she walked in and smiled, “Senior Sister Qu!”
Qu Huachang smiled charmingly, her eyes filled with flirtatiousness as she blinked at Yang Kai, “Junior Brother Yang, did you miss me?”
Bian Yuqing, who had led her in, glanced at Qu Huachang with a strange expression before lowering her brow.
Yang Kai couldn’t help laughing. This Enchantress was still speaking without thinking, and just as he was about to tease her, his expression suddenly changed and he raised his brow, “Senior Sister has already broken through to Open Heaven?”
At this moment, Qu Huachang clearly had the aura of an Open Heaven Stage cultivator, but it was likely that she had only recently broken through and her cultivation had yet to stabilize, making it impossible for her to release and withdraw her aura freely.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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