The Tycoon God of Online Gaming
Chapter 148: I Want to Buy This Fortress!

Chapter 148: Chapter 148: I Want to Buy This Fortress!

What regretted him was that this noble robe could only be used in this mansion. Once he left, it would automatically disappear.

Looking at the extraordinarily handsome and tall Chu You, the three maids here blushed and dared not look him in the eye.

"Sir, you’re all dressed up. You can go out now." said one of the maids shyly at this time.

Chu You did not respond, but got up, took the lead in stepping out and walked towards the door.

When he saw Chu You open the door, the Grand Steward waiting outside was somewhat surprised at Chu You’s demeanor, he laughed and said: "What an impressive demeanor you have, Sir, truly admirable, please follow me."

Chu You nodded and followed the Grand Steward, and so, they walked one in front of the other along the winding path.

Soon, the two arrived at a garden, where the scent of flowers lingered, and flowers bloomed everywhere. Some unidentified trees even bore fruit.

Just as Chu You was strolling aimlessly while observing, he suddenly furrowed his brows slightly, for the faint sound of a sword dance was gradually approaching from the garden.

This sound also caught the attention of the leading Grand Steward. He suddenly hunched slightly, turned his head towards Chu You, and put his index finger to his lips, indicating that Chu You should walk as quietly as he did.

Could it be that I am about to meet the Grand Marshal?

Influenced by the Grand Steward, Chu You also involuntarily lightened his footsteps.

But just at this moment, Chu You’s sharp ears picked up the sound of hurried but light footsteps rapidly approaching, and at the same time, the sound of the sword dance ceased.

"Grand Steward, the sword dancer is approaching." Chu You’s eyes revealed a hint of boredom. Judging from the approach of the upcoming person, it certainly was not the Grand Marshal, he had been cautious just now, but now it seemed really boring.

"Ah? Sword dance? Is it the young lady? Where?" The Grand Steward’s face turned pale with fear, he looked about in panic, apparently the person coming had caused him some consternation.

Should I ask for the dimensions?

"Hey, where are you running, watch my sword!" A red figure suddenly attacked from the peach blossom bushes next to them, with the tip of the sword stopping just inches from the Grand Steward’s throat.

"Ah, Miss, please don’t... Swords and knives have no eyes." The Grand Steward’s eyes were wide open, showing signs of surrender.

The person in front of him was wearing a red dress, only she looked a little weak. Her hair fluttered, particularly, the three red dots on her forehead made her look very pretty.

System: You have discovered a hidden hero.

A weird light sparkled, causing Chu You to squint involuntarily.

At this moment, the beautiful girl turned her head to look at Chu You, fell into a stupor for a moment, then realized that her behavior was somewhat inappropriate, immediately sheathed her sword, put it behind her back, proudly and a little nervously asked, "Who are you?" Her voice was very tender.

Chu You didn’t answer, but continued to stare at her intently.

Chu You’s gaze felt as if it had substance, the girl soon retreated, her eyes fluttering uncertainly.

The whole process was very brief, the Grand Steward hurriedly opened his mouth and said: "Miss, this is the person that the Grand Marshal wants to see, he is a member of the Taoist community."

Hearing that he was a Taoist, the young girl’s eyes immediately shone, once again she looked closely at Chu You, walked a few steps forward, arrived next to Chu You and began to observe him, her eyes full of curiosity.

"I heard that all of you Taoists have undying bodies?" Out of nowhere, the girl blurted out this sentence.

This gave Chu You a slight stir, he glanced at the Grand Steward in front of him, and finally opened his mouth and said, "Who told you that?"

"My dad, is that true?" The girl was staring at him with bright eyes, her curiosity unabated.

Chu You simply nodded, "Yes."

Hearing Chu You’s decisive answer, the girl opened her mouth in surprise.

"Miss, the master is still waiting for the Taoist!" The Grand Steward interrupted.

"What about it? I’ll go with you guys." The girl’s eyes flashed, and she suddenly grinned slyly.

"This... Sigh." The Grand Steward sighed, helpless about the young miss, and turned to continue leading the way.

Chu You and the Grand Marshal’s daughter walked side by side, admiring Chu You’s handsome avatar, the determined and strong exterior, the robust and energetic body, coupled with this luxurious robe, gave him an overall aristocratic demeanor.

He glanced at the girl beside him, because Chu You felt this cute girl NPC was observing him.

"Hee hee." Their eyes met, and the girl giggled softly.

In response, Chu You also smiled back, then turned his head and no longer looked at her, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

The system had already confirmed that this young girl was a hero-level existence, so Chu You knew that he had a chance to recruit her to his side.

Hero NPCs were extremely precious. They provided immense support to the player and showed a lot of autonomy. The main brain had even equipped them with ’human’ intellect.

The power of Hero NPCs lies in their ability to discover special, reward-rich quests and events for players through native relations. They also significantly enhance players’ pets and fighting creatures.

Apart from this, Hero NPCs can manage some affairs for the players when they are offline, which significantly reduces player’s troubles and burdens.

No NPC seeks a hosting player as actively as a Hero NPC does.

However, there were downsides to Hero NPCs. The major one was that they only had one life. Once dead, they were gone...

Before long, under the guidance of the Grand Steward, Chu You and his companions finally reached the main mansion.

"Please wait here. I’ll go in and inform the master," said the Grand Steward before walking inside, leaving Chu You alone with the rich girl.

"Why do you keep staring at me?" Chu You finally could not help but ask.

"Huh? Why did you have to say that out loud? You’re making me feel so embarrassed! Can’t a lady be curious?" The young girl’s cheeks turned red, clearly embarrassed at being caught sneaking glances.

"Right, how old are you this year?" Chu You asked about her age.

"Hmph, I won’t tell you."

Chu You’s lack of enthusiasm toward this Hero NPC came from his belief that there was no need to acquire this heroine. Moreover, she seemed quite young, implying her attributes and functions would not be very significant. Despite the fact that she was a hidden hero and her actual level was unbeknownst to him, he still dismissed it...

With that, Chu You smiled and stopped speaking.

"Why do you need to know my age?" the young girl proactively asked.

"If you’re 14, I’ll take you to see the goldfish!" replied Chu You casually, looking ahead.

"What’s so special about goldfish? There are plenty of them in our pond, I see them every day," the girl seemed a little dissatisfied.

Just then, several bouts of laughter echoed from inside the house. Chu You saw three men emerge. One of them was the Grand Steward sporting a fawning smile. Another was an officer. The last one, with his luxurious attire, was slightly corpulent and exuded an aura of dominance. Chu You guessed that this figure must be the Grand Marshal!

After bidding farewell to the officer, the Grand Marshal turned his attention to Chu You. Chu You, in turn, was already scrutinizing the Grand Marshal.

A moment later, the Grand Marshal nodded and looked at his daughter, a mixture of sternness and indulgence in his voice, "Warm Monarch, why did you come here?"

"Dad, he is a Taoist. I was just so curious!" the girl playfully replied. She was the one being addressed as ’Warm Monarch’

Once again, the Grand Marshal turned to Chu You. "You are the Taoist, Night Ghost, right? Please, come inside." He made a welcoming gesture and gave his daughter a stern look before returning inside.

Once everyone had taken their seats, Warm Monarch stood behind the Grand Marshal and began playfully massaging his shoulders with her tiny fists. The Grand Marshal could only express helplessness at her antics.

Picking up the celadon tea cup, the Grand Marshal took a sip and broached the conversation, "What urgent matter brings you to me?"

"Well, I want to make a deal with you," replied Chu You confidently.

"Oh? A deal? It’s surprising. From what I heard, cultivators are usually not rich. I hope you’re not expecting me to fall for some swindle?" The Grand Marshal laughed, but his tone was slightly sharp. If Chu You was trying to pull a scam, he decided to deal with him severely.

"I don’t know about others, but I am personally extremely wealthy!"

"Extremely wealthy?" Taken aback, the Grand Marshal was intrigued by Chu You’s confident assertion.

"Yes, so wealthy I could rival a kingdom!"

"Haha, alright, alright. So what kind of deal do you want to propose?" The Grand Marshal burst into sarcastic laughter. If Chu You turned out to be just a boastful talker, he would immediately apprehend him and throw him into prison!

"I want to buy...the Heavenly Gate Fortress," Chu You nonchalantly blurted out the shocking news and continued, "if the Grand Marshal has the authority, we can make the deal right here and now!" Finishing his sentence, Chu You casually took a sip of his fine tea.

"How... how do you know about the Heavenly Gate Fortress?" Not only was the Grand Marshal surprised, so was his daughter, Warm Monarch, standing behind him.

"Well, the Heavenly Gate Fortress is a renowned establishment. It stands guard over the entrance to hell, protecting the peace of countless generations. Recently, however, we, the Cultivation World, have observed signs of Hell Demon activity on earth. We’re deeply concerned. Hence, I came to see the Grand Marshal to discuss matters," Chu You replied in one breath.

"Haha, as expected of a cultivator, capable of great powers. Sigh!" The Grand Marshal heaved a sigh as he spoke, "Our nation has been experiencing a rough patch in recent years, filled with corruption and calamities. Due to this, the court has gradually reduced its investment in the maintenance and development of the Heavenly Gate Fortress. But I really never expected that there could be demons roaming on earth. It seems the suppressing power of the Heavenly Gate Fortress on the entrance to hell is weakening."

"The Heavenly Gate Fortress was created by ancient Immortal Taoists. It possesses a myriad of strange and powerful forces. If we are given ownership, we can maximize its capability, ensuring not a single demon sneaks up to earth." Chu You continued, "Without beating around the bush, the Yan Kingdom is currently at a critical juncture, with signs of unrest around the world. We cultivators are not a united front. As far as I know, many Taoists are planning swindles. However, if the fortress is handed over to us, apart from gaining a hefty sum, the court can also redeploy the soldiers stationed there to other areas. These benefits are worth your careful consideration, Grand Marshal!"

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PS: That’s the only Chapter for today, I can’t stay up late anymore. I’ll make up for it tomorrow.