Qian Duoduo, labeled "foolish and rich," was escorted out of "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" cave dwelling by two "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples."
Outside the cave dwelling, members of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" were already waiting.
Ling Weifeng stepped forward.
"Manager Qian, have you had too much to drink again?"
As he spoke, Ling Weifeng smiled obsequiously at the two "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples."
"Thank you, senior brothers!"
Ling Weifeng acted swiftly. With a flip of his hands, he slipped a spirit stone into each of the "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples'" palms.
The two "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples" looked down.
Wow, a top-grade spirit stone!
One "top-grade spirit stone" could be exchanged for ten thousand "low-grade spirit stones."
Such generosity!
Truly worthy of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild," so wealthy and powerful!
Having accepted the payment, the two "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples" shed their previous impatience and broke into broad smiles.
"Not at all, not at all... Manager Qian's tolerance for alcohol, heh, is a bit lacking. He drank quite a bit today, please take good care of him!"
With that, the two "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples" handed the thoroughly inebriated Qian Duoduo over to Ling Weifeng and his group, and then, with cheerful faces, they departed.
Ling Weifeng and his group also began to escort Qian Duoduo away.
Qian Duoduo was severely drunk, occasionally retching and mumbling incoherently.
Anyone seeing him in such a state would assume Qian Duoduo would be drunk for at least three days.
However, as soon as they left the vicinity of "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" cave dwelling, Qian Duoduo suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was clear and sharp, with not a trace of drunkenness.
In fact, Qian Duoduo smugly boasted to Ling Weifeng.
"Xiao Lingzi, what do you think? Has my acting improved again?"
Ling Weifeng was not surprised by Qian Duoduo's sudden sobriety, as if he had expected it all along. He rolled his eyes exasperatedly.
"Pretending to be drunk every time, don't you get tired of it?"
Qian Duoduo chuckled and said leisurely.
"Xiao Lingzi, you don't understand. This is what I call saving money!"
"Heh, you clearly went to give money to Neon Quasi-Saint Son. How is that saving money?"
"Xiao Lingzi, you only know half the story. Back then, Liu Sheng and I agreed to provide Neon Quasi-Saint Son with a hundred million every ten to fifteen days. Now... I go to Neon's place to drink every few days, and each time I get drunk, I give him twenty or thirty million. Neon thinks he's getting a great deal and forgets the original agreement! I've only given him seventy or eighty million so far, isn't that incredibly profitable?"
Ling Weifeng
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Although he was reluctant to admit it, he had to acknowledge that when it came to being "shrewd," no one could compare to Qian Duoduo.
This fatso was truly the "King of Shrewdness!"
Ling Weifeng, no longer wanting to get into an argument with Qian Duoduo on this matter, changed the subject.
"Wei Suo and Yun Tiānkōng have entered the Fangzhang Sword Sect, and so much time has passed… should we contact Yun Tiānkōng?"
The intelligence system of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" was managed by "the ancient schemer" Han Mo.
Han Mo was exceptionally skilled at such matters.
Currently, the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" had eyes and ears all over "Sanxian Port."
The moment Wei Suo and Yun Tiānkōng landed at "Sanxian Port," the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" detected it.
Initially, members of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" had intended to contact Yun Tiānkōng.
Later, Qian Duoduo stopped them.
With the "Sanxian Pavilion Grand Ceremony" fast approaching, what else would Wei Suo and Yun Tiānkōng, the prominent young generation of the "Dark Sword Sect," be doing on "Sanxian Island" other than disrupting the "Sanxian Pavilion Grand Ceremony"?
Qian Duoduo decided to let the "Dark Sword Sect" stir up trouble.
Now, the murkier the waters, the better. It would be more convenient for the "Dragon Rider Merchant Guild" to fish in troubled waters!
At this moment, Ling Weifeng added.
"There have been some rumors recently, suggesting that the Fangzhang Quasi-Saintess has taken a liking to Yun Tiānkōng and even wants to elope with him. I think we should contact Yun Tiānkōng as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but be startled.
Holy cow!
This is that explosive?
That Yun Tiānkōng, not only did he win over the "Fangzhang Quasi-Saintess," but she's actually crying and begging to elope with him. Truly a role model for our generation!
However, rumors are just rumors, and they often exaggerate.
Qian Duoduo mused inwardly that the "Fangzhang Quasi-Saintess" must have taken a liking to Yun Tiānkōng, but as for the "elopement," it was likely a misinterpretation.
After pondering for a moment, Qian Duoduo nodded.
"Yes, the time is almost ripe. Let's find an opportunity for our people to contact Yun Tiānkōng!"
"Understood!"
Ling Weifeng nodded in agreement.
Just as they finished their discussion, a sudden turn of events occurred.
Several sword lights streaked rapidly from a distance, quickly surrounding Qian Duoduo, Ling Weifeng, and the others.
Qian Duoduo and Ling Weifeng exchanged glances. Both remained incredibly calm, showing no signs of panic.
Firstly, they had not yet left the bounds of "Yingzhou Immortal Mountain."
Normally, no one would dare cause trouble within "Yingzhou Immortal Mountain." If a fight were to break out, a large number of "Yingzhou Sword Sect disciples" would quickly surround them.
Secondly, Qian Duoduo and Ling Weifeng were genuinely unafraid.
Including Ling Weifeng, there were twelve "Second Generation Sword Renters" who had come to escort Qian Duoduo.
Those qualified to be "Second Generation Sword Renters" were all top-tier "Peerless Sword Cultivators."
They not only possessed the acquired spiritual treasure "Qingyuan Immortal Sword" but also comprehended the "Qingyuan Sword Intent." Furthermore, each of them had, through "Cinematic Enlightenment," comprehended at least two or more "Sword Dao Divine Abilities"!
Although the "Second Generation Sword Renters" were only at the "Golden Core realm," in actual combat, ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators would not be their match.
With sufficient strength comes sufficient confidence!
Ling Weifeng's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he said in a deep voice.
"Form ranks!"
The "Second Generation Sword Renters" all moved, forming a protective circle around Qian Duoduo, ready to eliminate any intruders.
At this moment, four sword lights had arrived before them. As the sword radiance dispersed, four beautiful female cultivators were revealed.
The leading female cultivator held her head high, a hint of arrogance in her expression. She coldly stated.
"Who is Qian Duoduo? Our Saintess requests your presence!"
Saintess?
Ling Weifeng couldn't help but frown.
On "Yingzhou Immortal Mountain," the only person qualified to be addressed as "Saintess" was the current Dao companion of the "Yingzhou Sword Sect" Patriarch.
Why would such a high-and-mighty figure send someone to invite Qian Duoduo?
Could this be a trap?
Ling Weifeng's eyes flashed, and he was about to refuse.
"Heh heh..."
Qian Duoduo stepped forward, stopping Ling Weifeng with a gesture. He smiled at the leading "beautiful female cultivator" and asked.
"Miss, your Saintess is likely... the Yingzhou Quasi-Saintess, right?"