Chapter 1949 - 1948: Currying Favor
Chapter 1949 - 1948: Currying Favor
"Sir, as long as you are willing to lower yourself and come to my humble abode, I am willing to present you ten million top-grade Spirit Stones!" Qingyi Hong gritted his teeth as he made the offer.
"Very well! Seeing how earnestly you’ve beseeched me, this young master will reluctantly accompany you." Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
"..." Witnessing Zhang Xiaohao’s sudden change in attitude, Qingyi Hong was momentarily stunned, looking at Zhang Xiaohao in disbelief, and he feebly thought to himself, had I known that using Spirit Stones could open the way so easily, I would have done so earlier.
Without delay, Qingyi Hong unbuckled a storage pouch and respectfully handed it over.
Zhang Xiaohao waved his right hand, taking the storage pouch from him. With a sweep of his Divine Thought, he checked inside the pouch, and indeed, it contained ten million top-grade Spirit Stones.
Whoosh!
Zhang Xiaohao’s figure flashed, appearing in the air, and with a grasp of his right hand, the Spirit Boat vanished into his possession in an instant.
"Why are you still standing there? Lead the way quickly; this young master’s time is limited, and I’ll only give you a quarter of an hour." Zhang Xiaohao said.
"Ah! Y-yes, yes, sir! This way please, sir." Qingyi Hong responded promptly.
Without further ado, he hurriedly led Zhang Xiaohao away.
A while later, under Qingyi Hong’s guidance, Zhang Xiaohao sat down in a refined room, the entire courtyard enveloped by a restrictive barrier, sealing the room airtight. A powerful Formation surged into the sky, and from the power emanating from the Formation before him, it seemed that even a Cultivator of the Mahayana Realm couldn’t break it open in a short time.
"Speak! What do you wish to discuss with this young master?" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.
He picked up the premium Spiritual Tea that Qingyi Hong had obsequiously poured and began drinking.
"Sir, my three daughters have long admired you. Upon hearing of your arrival, they wish to witness your supreme elegance. What do you think?" Qingyi Hong asked ingratiatingly.
"Hmm." Zhang Xiaohao responded noncommittally.
"Please wait here for a moment, sir, while I prepare! Rest assured, sir, my three daughters are pure maidens who have been in closed-door cultivation, untainted by external influences." Qingyi Hong explained.
Seeing Zhang Xiaohao calmly sipping his Spiritual Tea, Qingyi Hong sensibly realized that it was time for him to withdraw.
Bowing, he retreated from the room.
Outside the room, Qingyi Hong gazed at the sky, excitement flashing in his eyes, his hands tightly clasped together, solemnly thinking, I must seize this precious opportunity. Someone who can unleash the full potential of the Heavenly Treasure Mirror, with so much Power of Laws contained within the Bi Mu Divine Eye—if my cultivation was below Refining Void, I would’ve been annihilated with just that one strike.
Thinking of this, Qingyi Hong quickened his pace towards his three treasured daughters.
Putting down the teacup in his hand, Zhang Xiaohao took out a panda and lazily lay back in the lounge chair to smoke.
"Interesting! I never expected that as soon as I entered Tianqing Giant City, I’d be invited as a guest, and the other party didn’t even blink while throwing millions of top-grade Spirit Stones at me. I reckon not even an average Mahayana Cultivator possesses such wealth!" Zhang Xiaohao mused playfully.
Curiously, he wondered what exactly this fatty Qingyi Hong was up to.
A while later.
Outside the room, a graceful and melodious voice called out, and even before anyone entered, three distinct fragrances wafted in from outside.
"Miss Qing Yi, her second sister Qing’er, and her third sister Qing San, admire your great name and have come specially to pay their respects!" Qing Yi announced.
At the same time, she felt a touch of defiance, recalling what their mother had instructed the three of them earlier, causing her some discomfort.
Although the three sisters were not extraordinarily talented, in terms of beauty, wisdom, or cultivation, they were exceptional choices. Moreover, they were triplets, each with a different temperament, forming a combination that was considered unmatched.
Yet their mother had straightforwardly asked them to come over, speaking so plainly.
They weren’t ignorant either; in the Spirit Realm, survival followed the law of the jungle, and without adequate power, securing oneself was a mere joke.
If it weren’t for their Qingyi Building’s considerable strength, with dozens of chain stores established in Tianqing Giant City, possessing some powerful methods in the shadows, they would have long been devoured by hidden enemies, and their fate would be dire.
Moreover, just earlier, their mother had thoroughly explained the severe consequences.
A month later, if no one fought for their Qingyi Building, then all its territories would be redistributed, overseen by the City Lord Mansion, and given to others.
Without cultivation resources, over time, in three to five years, Qingyi Building would be devoured, leaving not even a scrap, and the three sisters’ fate would be even worse.
Precisely because of this, the three sisters appeared here.
While Qing Yi and her sisters felt awkward and uneasy, Zhang Xiaohao’s calm voice came from inside the room.
"Come in!" Zhang Xiaohao said.
Leisurely lying on the lounge chair, savoring the Spiritual Tea in his hand.
Qing Yi, Qing’er, and Qing San exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of shyness in the other’s eyes. Gathering their courage, they pushed open the door and entered.
"Qing Yi, Qing’er, and Qing San greet the Lord!" The three sisters entered and paid their respects to Zhang Xiaohao.
"Hm? Triplet sisters!" Zhang Xiaohao’s eyes lit up.
At this moment, the three sisters were dressed in identical sensual blue dresses, with bare jade feet. Just by appearance, it was impossible to tell who was who.
Furthermore, the cultivation level of the three sisters wasn’t low; all were at the Peak of Divinity Transformation.
With such a vast family business, as long as they weren’t incompetent, consuming various spiritual elixirs and Spirit Pills, reaching the Peak of Divinity Transformation wasn’t surprising.
"Speak! What do you seek from this young master?" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.
"Sir, this is the Heavenly Treasure Mirror, which my father instructed me to personally hand over to you! He said that keeping this Heavenly Treasure Mirror in his possession would only tarnish it. Rather than let it go to waste, it’s better to give it to you, so at least it can serve its purpose in your hands." Qing Yi said.
She produced a celestial blue mirror and handed it over.
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