Collecting Rent From All Realms, Even Empresses Must Pay Tribute
Ch. 73 - A Gambler Loses Everything

Kim Jong-hee's clothes appeared on the floor, scattered around him. 

It was, of course, Ye Chuan's doing, using his spatial backpack. After all, since this guy was wearing so much protective gear, it was only fair that Ye Chuan gave him a little "gift" in return.

This trick, removing someone's clothes, was something he had practiced on Luo Xi before, so it was quite easy for him now.

Seeing Kim Jong-hee lying on the ground naked, Ye Chuan shook his head and nudged his face with his foot. 

"Old Kim, why are you dropping equipment mid-fight? I'm not interested in seeing your little…" He trailed off suggestively.

Although Ye Chuan said that, many people in the audience were already taking photos with their phones.

These students were experts at capturing and sharing juicy gossip.

Ye Chuan shook his head and walked off the stage, leaving the stunned audience and the wailing Huang Haotian.

Huang Haotian was like a madman, shaking his head and screaming, "This, this is impossible!"

It was the lament of a gambler who had lost everything.

A gambler, in the end, is left with nothing.

But Huang Haotian didn't dare to cause trouble for Ye Chuan. He had seen clearly that Ye Chuan wasn't a normal person!

He was a monster!

…

"Xiaoyu, four hundred thousand," Ye Chuan said to An Shiyu. Including his own two hundred thousand, An Shiyu owed him four hundred thousand.

An Shiyu glanced at the account she was managing. "Should I hold onto it for you for a few days? This money seems reluctant to leave."

Ye Chuan rolled his eyes, knowing exactly what she was thinking. "Do you want your head to leave your body?"

"Tsk."

Seeing the four hundred thousand arrive in his account, Ye Chuan was satisfied. Earning four hundred thousand wasn't a small amount.

"Wow…" Luo Xi, seeing Ye Chuan casually earn tens of thousands of yuan, didn't know whether to be envious or what. 

It felt like ChuanChuan had suddenly become incredibly powerful, not only rich but also healthy.

Seeing Luo Xi looking at his account balance, Ye Chuan chuckled. "Want Daddy to transfer you some? Any amount is fine."

"No, thanks. You should plan your finances carefully," Luo Xi shook her head, wanting Ye Chuan to manage his money wisely. 

Many people didn't know how to manage their finances and ended up losing it all. Someone once said—

"If you're always thinking about saving money, you'll never earn money."

That was a lie.

For most people, unless they had an endless supply of money, they needed to learn how to manage their finances and make their money work for them.

Seeing Luo Xi's concern, Ye Chuan just smiled.

He also wanted to manage his money, but he had to spend it to increase his strength. 

However, he realized that once he had enough strength, earning money would become easier and easier.

"ChuanChuan, do you want to come help out at the barbecue stall tonight?" Luo Xi asked with a grin. "I'll treat you to oysters."

"Sure," Ye Chuan nodded, thinking about how to help improve Luo Xi's family's situation.

If Mother Luo's health improved, Father Luo wouldn't have to spend so much on medical expenses. 

They could even hire a couple of helpers and live a much better life, and Luo Xi wouldn't have to work at the stall every night.

But Mother Luo's illness couldn't be cured just by replenishing her Qi and blood. Her body had been weakened by years of illness, so she needed effective treatment.

Ye Chuan thought of the Medicine Crafting feature in the alchemy system. Knowing the system, he probably had to obtain a medicine before the corresponding recipe would be unlocked.

Well, he would take things one step at a time. Everything was moving in a positive direction.

Ye Chuan shook his head and put the matter aside for now.

After having a snack with Luo Xi, they parted ways and went home.

Before going home, Ye Chuan, as usual, bought a large bag of snacks and a bag of clothes for Bai QianShuang.

He bought the clothes from the auntie he knew. 

After all, he had freeloaded off her ingredients many times before, so he wanted to support her business. As for Lan XiaoKe, he hadn't bought anything for her.

It wasn't because Lan XiaoKe produced fewer gold coins, but because she consumed spiritual energy for sustenance, and she could change her clothes at will. Simply put, she could wear anything she wanted.

Just like now—

As soon as Ye Chuan opened the door with his key, he saw Lan XiaoKe standing there in a maid outfit. 

Seeing him return, she grinned and said, "Young man, welcome back!"

The black and white maid dress, the lacy white stockings, and the rather daring design, which even revealed half of her ample… assets… made Ye Chuan freeze. 

"Why are you wearing that?"

Lan XiaoKe puffed out her chest, a wide smile on her pale face. "Since you're providing me with food, clothing, and entertainment, I should clean the house, right?"

"And I heard boys like this," Lan Xiaoke added, twirling around.

"Did you actually clean?" Ye Chuan glanced at the trash and stains on the floor, skeptical of her words.

"Well, I haven't finished cleaning yet," Lan XiaoKe said, avoiding Ye Chuan's gaze.

No wonder Wang Yanran said ghosts were good at lying; it seemed Lan XiaoKe was no exception.

But Ye Chuan didn't mind. After all, Lan XiaoKe didn't know that she was constantly generating gold coins just by living here. She thought she was earning a hundred yuan a day.

"Forget it, I'm tired." Ye Chuan stretched his neck, intending to take a shower and rest.

"Young man, let me scrub your back," Lan Xiaoke offered, floating behind him.

"Not interested."

"I can change into a swimsuit, any style you want," Lan Xiaoke said, trying to please him, her head popping up behind him.

"I'm not interested in busty female ghosts." Ye Chuan paused, remembering that his room was still messy. 

"How about this, if you clean and tidy my room before I finish showering, I'll buy you a new skin."

"Right away!" Lan Xiaoke immediately phased through the wall without looking back, her speed making Ye Chuan twitch his lips.

He checked on Bai QianShuang's status again and found that she was still absorbing spiritual energy.

It seemed she was truly starved. She hadn't moved all day.

Ye Chuan shook his head, thinking about his balance. Maybe he should try breaking through to Foundation Establishment tonight.