Even though Yulou did not say a word, Gao Jian's attitude drastically changed.
It could only be said that for soone like Gao to commit misdeeds in Clear Stream Market for years without crashing, his judgnt was exceptionally keen.
In the past, the prestige of the Wang Clan in his eyes was just average; there were plenty of vassals under the Red Lantern Sect.
But now the situation had changed. The Wang Clan had always stayed close to True Person Xuanzhuan, which ant they actually belonged to Patriarch Mangxiang's lineage within the Red Lantern Sect.
Patriarch Mangxiang had already begun preparing to break through and achieve the Golden Core realm!
Of course, Gao Jian did not know if the Patriarch could successfully break through, but what if he actually did?
When that ti ca, the Wang Clan's status would naturally rise with the tide, instantly surging several stories high.
Relying on the protection of the Guarding Cultivator, Gao Jian could still put on airs within Clear Stream Market.
But in the power struggle within the Red Lantern Sect, he was just a fart—no, he was not even considered a fart.
And taking a concubine to collect congratulatory money was essentially an annual process of 'legally' collecting spirit stones on behalf of the Guarding Cultivator.
This was similar to winter or sumr tributes; there were no strict limitations or rules.
Considering that when the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was established, his concubine-taking for the year had already ended.
Under these vague rules, whether the Hundred Treasures Pavilion paid or not beca an ambiguous matter.
Today, when he stepped into the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and saw Yulou in the main hall, he imdiately started putting on airs, purely wanting to extort an extra sum of spirit stones that he wouldn't have to hand over to the Guarding Cultivator.
He was just bullying a kid.
But after realizing that the Wang Clan's status might soon skyrocket, he was no longer willing to take the risk.
Therefore, Gao Jian gave up decisively.
He treated it as giving the Wang Clan face. No, the Wang Clan did not have that much face.
'Today, I am giving face to Patriarch Mangxiang by showing the Hundred Treasures Pavilion leniency!'
Mangxiang: Little Gao, you have a lot of spirit. Try standing in front of and saying that.
"Oh, Fellow Daoist Gao Jian, I have heard much about you."
Wang Rongsheng smiled and greeted Gao Jian.
"Ha, no need for formalities. Since there is nothing else, I will take my leave first. This Hundred Treasures Pavilion of yours is set up quite nicely. Yes, very nice."
After carelessly appraising Wang Rongsheng a few tis, Gao Jian prepared to leave.
He was just a useless clan cultivator at the early stage of Qi Refining; he had no value in associating with.
"Ah, Fellow Daoist Gao Jian, I heard from Yu'an that you just took a concubine a few days ago. Co, this is a congratulatory gift from our Hundred Treasures Pavilion to you."
Wang Rongsheng called out to stop Gao Jian, taking out a paper-wrapped packet of spirit stones from his robes and handing it over to him.
He spoke very politely and gave plenty of face. As the chief manager of the Wang Clan's operations in Clear Stream Market, Uncle Rongsheng had to maintain a good relationship with the security patrol.
Naturally, Gao Jian would not refuse spirit stones delivered right to his hands.
"This... Fellow Daoist Wang, you are being too polite. Too polite. I feel embarrassed accepting this."
As he spoke, Gao Jian snatched the spirit stones from Wang Rongsheng's hands and stuffed them directly into his storage bag.
"Just this once. Do not do this next ti!" the captain of the Clear Stream Market Security Patrol said.
After saying that, he belatedly asked a question.
"Right, Fellow Daoist Wang, I still do not know your na."
Just how shaless he was could be seen from this alone. He looked down on Wang Rongsheng due to his low Qi Refining cultivation, so he hadn't even intended to get to know him until now.
Gao Jian could be polite to Wang Rongyuan, Wang Rongwen, and Wang Yulou because the forr two had high cultivation bases and Yulou had ample potential.
Wang Rongsheng was old and weak, so he completely ignored him.
"I am Wang Rongsheng. In the future, if there are any matters concerning the Wang Clan's shops in Clear Stream Market, you can just co directly to ."
Hearing this, Gao Jian carefully appraised Wang Rongsheng a few more tis. This ti, he actually noticed so clues.
Wang Rongsheng had handso features, but he was obviously getting on in years and his cultivation base was low. He must have been sent by the Wang Clan to retire in Clear Stream Market.
"Alright, then our paths will cross again."
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Gao is indeed humorous."
The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and Gao Jian, full of gains, finally led his n away. The business of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion could continue.
Seeing the man walk far away, Wang Rongsheng put away his smile, shook his head, and spoke earnestly to the two youths.
"In the future, when others look down on you, do not feel dissatisfied or resentful. Their contempt is instead our opportunity.
You must know that our family's breath concealnt technique is a very powerful secret thod. Ordinary cultivators could not learn it even if they paid spirit stones!"
Seeing that both Yulou and Yu'an understood, he then specifically looked at Yulou.
"How is business today?"
"After these few days of promotion, more and more cultivators know about the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. The ten percent discount for groups of three was very successful, but the limited-ti auction is not doing too well.
I was thinking that perhaps the auction duration is too long. Custors are unwilling to bid in advance; they all want to wait until the end to see if there is a chance to snatch a bargain."
Wang Rongsheng looked at the auction platform on the right side of the main hall. Three auction items were placed on five pedestals.
Two pieces were put up by the Wang Clan, and one piece was brought in by a custor. The opening bids were terribly low.
"It is good enough that one out of two strategies succeeded. Yulou, your talent for managent is already very good. Do not worry. If it does not work out, we can just take it slowly.
I will continue cultivating. Rember to teach your insights to the staff. For the next few years, your main task will still be studying the artifact-refining path. You cannot always waste your ti in the Hundred Treasures Pavilion."
Yulou bowed and voiced his compliance. Uncle Rongsheng was right, but what he was thinking now was that Hongi needed so ti to adjust his ntal state.
The Wang Clan had retaliated against him too ruthlessly this ti. Although Hongi had murderous intentions towards Yulou and Yu'an, making retaliation justified, Wang Xianmao had directly snatched away the Foundation Establishnt resources that Hongi had painstakingly accumulated.
Regarding this matter, Hongi needed to calm down. He really needed to calm down.
After Uncle Rongsheng left, Yu'an looked at Yulou.
"Brother, should we go and see Master?"
Yulou remained silent for a long ti, then said, "Wait. Wait until he has thought it through and cos looking for us on his own initiative."
Speak of the devil. Just as the two brothers were conversing, Zhong Ningyao appeared outside the door of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, peeking in timidly.
"Senior Sister Ningyao!"
Yu'an called out happily when he saw his goddess.
But when he thought of his current awkward relationship with Hongi, he could only stand there helplessly, at a loss for what to do.
"Senior Sister, hurry and co in. Take a look at our Wang Clan's newly opened Hundred Treasures Pavilion.
You have stayed in Forge Peak Residence for so many years, and Master has managed it very successfully. Under his constant influence, you must be familiar with the ways of business as well.
Co, take a look and give us so advice." Yulou was calm and composed, even inviting Zhong Ningyao inside.
Looking at his elder brother, who acted as if everything was normal, Yu'an felt sowhat heavy-hearted.
The world of cultivators was so cruel, yet his elder brother could easily adapt and handle all sorts of matters.
I must strive forward and catch up. I cannot fall too far behind him!
Only then can I go further alongside my elder brother.
Actually, Yulou had not truly adapted either. He also disliked this cruel, cage-like system.
But if one wanted to change reality, one had to first accept reality—at the very least, accept a part of it. Only then could one gradually find a direction for change.
The sea of bitterness churned; one was already sailing against the current.
The desire to beco an immortal, the responsibility as a disciple of the Wang Clan, the pressure of the family's future transformation—everything was forcing Yulou to adapt to the cruelty of reality as quickly as possible.
Those who were cowardly and did not enter the ga lost the possibility of success right from the start.
Only by entering the ga personally could one have the chance to win a half-step against the heavens.
"I do not understand the ways of business," Zhong Ningyao said. "It is just that you two... why have you not co to Forge Peak Residence these past two days?
Father has also beco strange, as if he has forgotten that he still has two disciples."
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