So it was settled; they would have dinner at the Lamp Flower Tower that evening.
A carriage began heading towards the Lamp Flower Tower, carrying Xun Xian and Yuchi.
Yuchi was pondering the items that could be exchanged for within the Immortal Stone.
His main focus was still on the Ascension Gate. With the Ascension Gate, at least the Wei Family wouldn't be at risk of life-threatening danger.
This place was nothing like his previous life.
"At this time, I haven't had a direct conversation with the people of the sect, but everything should be considered from the worst-case scenario."
"Better safe than sorry."
"If the other party doesn't play fair, then I have to stand up at the crucial moment."
Yuchi sat in the carriage.
With a slight frown, "The people from the Celestial Capital Department can be trusted for now, but I can't put all my chips on the Celestial Capital Department."
"If something happens in Xufu Town, that would be a big deal."
"If the Celestial Capital Department can't handle it, how can I expect anyone else to help the business association?"
"It's impossible."
Hmm.
The path of the business association is viable, but it will offend many people's interests.
Right now, Xufu Town is just a small town. The business association seems to be going smoothly.
But as soon as the association ventures out of Xufu Town, entanglements with various forces will begin.
At that time, suddenly, many enemies will emerge, so I need to be prepared for all of this in advance.
Disciples truly need to be recruited.
Currently, I am at the first level of the Qi Cultivation Realm. With the help of a disciple, my cultivation can increase rapidly.
Even though I disdain using force in business competition, if others really do that to me, I can't remain indifferent.
The Wei Family still has many people who need my protection.
Moreover, I can't let the business association be killed in the cradle during its budding stage.
"Otherwise, wouldn't I be losing face as a Transmigrator?"
Thinking this far, Yuchi felt that he needed to straighten out the logic of everything.
He needed money to complete the construction of the Ascension Gate.
He needed money to nurture his disciples.
With the help of his disciples, his cultivation could increase, and they would complement each other.
The logic was sound, but actually executing it required a lot of thought.
If he were to get scammed in a place he was unfamiliar with, it would be quite despairing.
What is that saying again?
When it's time to suck up, you must suck up; pretending won't lead to a peaceful old age.
"The higher you stand, the harder you fall." Yuchi firmly believed this.
As to why he was dining with Changsun Mei, it wasn't really about being infatuated with her body.
Though her body surely tasted nice, the main reason was to create an alibi.
At dinner later, he would drink a bit more, pretend to be drunk.
This way, the night would be very safe.
Then, with an outfit exchanged from within the Immortal Stone, he could be confident in cleaning out the casino.
After cleaning out the casino, he could instantly gain a fortune of righteous money.
Perhaps it could raise the sect's level or at least temporarily alleviate the shortage of Dao Points.
It depends on how much gold and silver can be acquired at that time.
"Playing is playing, messing around is messing around; don't joke about Dao Points." Yuchi thought to himself.
At this stage, he couldn't take money from the Wei Family.
Especially not using the Wei Family's business funds for the sect, which is unreasonable and selfish.
These funds must be slowly earned by himself.
Once the Immortal Robe Pavilion is successfully built, there should be some gold and silver in the future.
"I have less than eight thousand Dao Points, and if they don't increase, I can only support Shen Qinghan and Xu Feiling for half a year."
"Pfft!"
"This isn't cultivation; it's money cultivation!"
Yuchi knocked on his own skull, "In the future, the matters of cultivators must also be considered, to see if I can earn some extra money from the Ascension Gate."
The Ascension Gate needs to earn money.
The Wei Family needs to earn money.
The association also needs to earn money.
"..."
Damn!
Am I really here just to be a model worker?
Yuchi grumbled a few words.
But considering the unique girls around himself, he showed a kindly fatherly smile.
Hmm!
It's fine.
I'm taking care of the world, a magnanimity only possessed by great figures.
Besides, won't they grow up and marry me someday?
If so…
Hehe!
To accept or not? It's a bit shy to think about.
Xun Xian's combat power was high, and her eyes were filled with speechlessness.
"Pervert! Yuchi, what are you thinking?" Xun Xian critiqued.
The young man in front of her alternated between looking worried and laughing.
Finally, he laughed in a very sleazy way, clearly thinking about something perverted.
Grinning with large white teeth, baring his mouth, not old but with crow's feet wrinkling at the corners of his eyes, his white eyeballs tucked in the sockets.
Such an evil look!
"Nothing of the sort! I, Yuchi, am a very upright person!"
Yuchi was brought back to the carriage by Xun Xian, hearing the resonance inside the carriage.
Secretly complaining that the carriage's soundproofing and shock absorption were lacking, the various noises went straight to his head.
But his words were playful, with an expression as innocent as a flower.
Xun Xian shivered, rubbing the goosebumps on her skin.
She asked, "Yuchi, won't you be stingy and not order some good food later?"
"I won't be that stingy…"
Yuchi held his forehead.
Silently thinking: Young lady, your ability to eat, does your family know?
Yet he couldn't help reminding, "But do take it easy; the Lamp Flower Tower isn't cheap."
It's really not cheap!
What kind of place is the Lamp Flower Tower?
A bit of soybean paste on a plate, with some carved radish, that's five hundred wen.
Daylight robbery!
If it were for rolling in bed with a girl at night, Yuchi would happily spend money, but managing a household makes one realize the cost of everyday life.
Which decent person would come to such a place expecting to eat their fill?
"It's fine, I'll just eat a little bit!" Xun Xian.
"If you're lying about this, you'll have ninety lives in ten lifetimes as a widow!" Yuchi.
"...So cruel!" Xun Xian was shocked.
She was enjoying herself anyway.
Her appetite was so large that it made even her a bit embarrassed; previously, her appetite had caused problems with government accounts.
Officials from the Imperial Decree Department came to audit, wondering why the food bills were so exaggerated.
After investigation, they found it wasn't waste but was actually eaten by Xun Xian.
But now it's different; the Wei Family has free meals.
The food wasn't extravagant, but it was delicious!
It seems the ultimate state of humanity is to freeload.
Definitely next time!
A glance at Xun Xian, arms crossed and chest muscles pressed together.
Yuchi really wanted to reach out and see if her chest muscles were soft or hard, but feared Xun Xian flipping him over.
So he sighed instead.
Never mind.
Let her eat.
She probably can't eat too much anyhow, being a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.
Fingering aside the carriage curtain, Yuchi watched the hustle and bustle along the street.
Vendors, pedestrians, men and women, elderly and children.
Flourishing and peaceful.
"In elegant clothes, seen in bustling spots, six streets of lantern-lit children playing."
"Wearing long robes, what's my purpose? Amidst the crowd, laughter, and chatter."
These lines popped into Yuchi's mind.
Now, they coincided with the streets of Xufu Town, bustling with lively scenes everywhere.
Thanks to the business association, families in Xufu Town dependent on the garment trade could be at ease.
At this moment, it felt like a different world, smiling on his face.
Xun Xian sighed, "This guy is thinking about bad things again."
Yuchi, "..."
About half an incense stick later, Yuchi spotted another Wei Family carriage coming towards them.
He was thrilled.
Huh?
Isn't that my second brother?
He just spent a day at the government office; I wonder how he's doing now?
The two carriages stopped, parked on the right side of the street, and Yuchi jumped off his carriage, seeing the smiling Wei Fei.