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Chapter 439 - 18 At this Moment... (Request for Monthly Ticket!)_1

Chapter 439: Chapter 18 At this Moment... (Request for Monthly Ticket!)_1

It was impossible for the upper echelons of Shu Mountain not to have noticed the commotion that Chu Liang caused on Red Cotton Peak. After all, it was within the confines of the mountain gate. Therefore, ever since it was leased to Chu Liang, they had been keeping an eye on him both overtly and covertly.

Until Chu Liang distributed shares to Taotie City.

They started to feel uneasy.

On one hand, they were worried that he might not be able to repay his debts in the future, which would then fall on Shu Mountain’s shoulders; on the other hand, if he could indeed make a profit... why should outsiders make money out of it?

Shu Mountain could also inject funds.

Although the sect was in dire need of funds... but it’s precisely because of this need that they have to earn more.

With this in mind, they summoned Chu Liang for questioning. They didn’t intend to take advantage of him, wouldn’t it be enough to invest the same amount and receive the same proportion of profit as Taotie City?

It never crossed their minds that Chu Liang would refuse.

But before they could react, Chu Liang loudly said, "As a disciple, I have already utilized the towering reputation of Shu Mountain for my business. Why would I need more investments? I have already prepared ten percent of the shares for the sect and the dividends every quarter will surely not be less than the portion to be repaid to the mountain."

Upon hearing this, the elders finally allowed their smiles of satisfaction to show on their faces.

You should have said so earlier.

Why all this fuss?

The elders had spent quite some time discussing this issue yesterday, feeling somewhat uncomfortable. It turned out that Chu Liang had prepared the money long ago.

"However..." Chu Liang pondered and continued, "If the sect also intends to invest the same amount, another ten percent can be taken. At that time, twenty percent of the profits from Red Cotton Peak’s business will belong to Shu Mountain."

"Twenty percent..." The elders were slightly moved.

They didn’t need to know how much money it was, just knowing it was double what Taotie City received was enough.

"We shall follow your suggestion," Master Wen Yuan promptly decided.

"If that’s the case, I have a small proposal," Chu Liang said.

"Feel free to speak," Master Wen Yuan responded with a nod and a smile.

"Since we aim to engage in business operation, we must maintain proper standards," Chu Liang said. "There is no doubt that we need to settle accounts. I would like to invite Senior Brother Yuan from the Law Protection Hall to assist in managing the accounts of Red Cotton Peak."

As the future business of Red Cotton Peak increases, bookkeeping will be a significant task. Outsourcing it would not be secure, but entrusting it to a disciple of Shu Mountain might hinder their cultivation, as this task, unlike other physical chores, could not be rotated.

At this point, Chu Liang turned his thoughts to a particular individual.

Senior Brother Yuan Zhuo from the Law Protection Hall, who has a square face.

It seemed that he possessed a miraculous talent. Once he glanced at something, everything would be etched in his mind. He could recount every word on the pages of any obscure ancient book in the Law Protection Hall, including where the book was located and which line a particular phrase could be found.

This was not something an average person could do, making him more than suitable for the accounting job.

"Oh?" The Law-enforcement Elder chuckled at Chu Liang’s words. "You indeed know how to delegate. Little Yuan Zhuo... oh I mean, Yuan Zhuo is born with a photographic memory and remarkable mental prowess. And he is upright in nature, which makes him suitable for managing accounts. From now on, the accounts of Red Cotton Peak will be his responsibility. I’ll have him come to see you later."

"Thank you for your support, Elder," Chu Liang immediately expressed his gratitude.

The image of the Law-enforcement Elder today was different from before: a young boy clad in yellow robes. Chu Liang perceived the elder as he was, without any feeling of strangeness.

As his cultivation level increased overtime, the thought that the Elder might appear different to him would arise in his consciousness.

He had previously inquired about this matter and learned that the primary doctrine practiced by the Law-enforcement Elder was the "Cycle of Reincarnation".

This path was profound, and hence, had few practitioners.

He was currently undergoing a process called "Cycles of All Manifestations", experiencing a new embodiment each day.

The intricacies of this were beyond Chu Liang’s comprehension.

...

When Chu Liang returned to Silver Sword Peak and found Empress Feng had also returned, he went to greet her first.

"Master, you’ve returned?" He entered and called out.

"Huh?" Seeing him, a smile instantly spread across Empress Feng’s face. "I was looking for you earlier but you weren’t there. Good timing."

"Master, were you looking for me?" Chu Liang asked, "What is it?"

"I went to the Imperial City these past few days and had quite a few quarrels... well, mainly me berating others," said Empress Feng. "After that, I made a wager with some people from over there..."

"Hmm?"

Chu Liang frowned upon hearing this.

Why does this feel so familiar?

He hesitated for a moment before asking: "Is it another bet involving me as a participant?"

"Hehe." Empress Feng chuckled, "I bet with Wang Xuanling because he could never defeat me, making the fight meaningless; and now I’m betting with someone else because I can never defeat him, again making the fight meaningless. At such times, it makes sense to use my beloved disciple."

Chu Liang scratched his head and could only give a bitter smile. "Who is the old man this time?" he asked.

"My dad," Empress Feng announced casually.

Chu Liang raised his eyebrows. A Royal Guardian of the Yu Dynasty...

That’s definitely a position higher than Wang Xuanling’s.

Immediately, Empress Feng continued: "My dad...he’s an impressive old guy. Currently, he’s the guardian of the Imperial House of Xia. He’s been monopolizing the Dao of Ash Burn for dozens of years. I was never interested in cultivation or competing with him in the path of Dao, I just waited for him to die."

What a great expectation of filial love... Chu Liang silently cursed in his heart, not daring to speak.

"But lately, with the situation in Shu Mountain being unstable and news of the Baize Divine beast’s imminent arrival spreading, someone will surely try to target Shu Mountain..." Empress Feng continued. She paused, then added, "This is what Yan Zi told me."

This really doesn’t sound like something you would worry about... Chu Liang silently nodded.

"Yan Zi is the person in Shu Mountain most likely to ascend to the Eighth Realm. She is preparing to forcefully break through to the Eighth Realm and compete with the Sword Emperor of the Western Sea," Empress Feng continued. "I don’t want to be negligent anymore. My father is still not dead... I have no choice but to forcefully break through. The explosion last time was when I had reached the threshold of the Eighth Realm."

"Master is really awesome," Chu Liang genuinely admitted.

It wasn’t just flattery.

The threshold of the Eighth Realm... even without a successful breakthrough, this realm is a lifetime aspiration for countless cultivators, but for Empress Feng, it was as easy as drinking soup.

If she wanted to make a breakthrough one day, she would.

It’s really true that advantages vary from person to person.

"As a result, the people in the Xia family are naturally anxious." Empress Feng said: "My dad isn’t afraid of my successful breakthrough... he can’t wait for me to take over the Dao of Ash Burn. But he hopes that I could return to the Xia family and become the guardian of the Imperial family for him."

"But the old guys in the Imperial family don’t think the same way, if I become the guardian... they wouldn’t feel secure." Empress Feng made a grimace: "I don’t want to do it either."

It’s not their fault really.

Who could feel secure in such a situation...?

Chu Liang gave a subtle smile.

"I had a few arguments with them, but nothing was settled. In the end, I suggested a bet." Empress Feng said: "If Shu Mountain wins the title in the Immortal Sect Assembly this time, then I will break through and compete with him, even if he doesn’t let me, it will be a matter of life and death."

"If Shu Mountain can’t win the title, then I will never mention this matter again."

Chu Liang gave a bitter smile.

He couldn’t help but recall the sunny afternoon less than a year ago.

He was also eating hotpot and singing merrily, leisurely playing with the Lantern Monster when the Master suddenly told him that he had to compete with the muscular men of Jade Sword Peak.

Now, he was in the same situation like back then.

To win the Immortal Sect Assembly is not easier than the fight between Silver Sword Peak and Jade Sword Peak. Although the core disciples of Shu Mountain are now very strong and the gap doesn’t seem as large as it was between Chu Liang and Xu Ziyang before.

But back then, their only opponents were the Jade Sword Peak.

The Immortal Sect Assembly however, is the grand gathering where all Immortal Sects from Nine Heavens and Ten Lands and even Mortal Realm will participate. It’s a battle of the strongest talents of this generation!

The winner will be named on Dragon Platform, they will enjoy the feast with all eyes on them, achieving supreme glory.

There’s nobody who doesn’t want to win that glory.

To win, you need to suppress everyone in this generation.

Is this a game?

"You don’t need to think of this task as too difficult," Empress Feng smiled and said, "Dragon Platform, feast... they make it sound mysterious, but in plain terms, isn’t it wrestling? Just beat all the opponents, and it’s done."

Chu Liang wanted to say something, but when he thought about her previous feats, indeed, she had the right to say so.

There was no way to refute it.

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