Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 835 Mount Buxian

"Old man!"

Xiao Ran cursed inwardly. The reason he recognized the letter as coming from Yinshan Daoist was because of the familiar handwriting on the envelope.

After receiving Lingxi's description, although she didn't know why the old man had suddenly changed his appearance, Xiao Ran was certain that it was him.

Opening the envelope, Xiao Ran quickly scanned the contents, and frowned as she read the information.

A moment later, he put the envelope away and took Lingxi back to the hospital.

Lingxi's injuries had been stitched up by Xiao Ran, and with her own physical condition, she recovered after a short rest at the hospital.

Now that everyone had arrived, Xiao Ran didn't delay any longer and immediately instructed Wu Man to take Jin Chanzi, Lu Cheng, and Ling Xi back to Ruzhou using their property privileges. (Wu Man's True Flavor)

He then took the three old men, Zhou, Yang, and Li, back to the Amazing Pavilion.

As for his own grandfather and old man Zhao Qingming, they were both in the pickle jar, so it was just a matter of lending a hand and nothing serious.

After bidding farewell to Tang Zhishang and his group, Xiao Ran and Wu Man simultaneously activated their property privileges, their figures gradually disappearing from Tang Zhishang's sight.

Watching the group disappear, Tang Zhishang and the others couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "As expected, having an industry really sets them apart from ordinary beginners."

As for industries, ordinary beginners shouldn't even think about it. It's said that even companies haven't been able to get much of a share of the land in places where industries can be set up.

After a burst of white mist, Xiao Ran and the others successfully returned to Ruzhou.

Upon returning to the Amazing Pavilion, Xiao Ran immediately summoned Li Botong.

He was put in charge of settling the five elderly people.

Upon learning that these were all Xiao Ran's relatives, Li Botong dared not be careless.

Immediately vacate a small courtyard behind the Amazing Pavilion as a temporary resting and accommodation place for the elderly.

This small courtyard offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the front hall of the Amazing Pavilion.

Several clumps of green bamboo shade the courtyard, the ground is paved with bluestone slabs, and a small flower bed has even been set aside in the corner. The flower plants are obviously newly transplanted and look a little immature, but they hold their heads high with tenacious vitality.

Li Botong personally directed the team to clean and prepare quickly and carefully. Considering the spiritual state of the two old men, Xiao Zhenye and Zhao Qingming, the doors and windows of the two shady rooms were specially sealed off.

After completing these tasks, Li Botong came to Xiao Ran to report.

Xiao Ran's absence this time was actually not very long.

It takes a little over half a month at most.

However, in just half a month, the profits of Amazing Pavilion have reached an extremely exaggerated level.

Because of its high quality and low price, even Penglailou (a famous restaurant chain) comes here to purchase goods.

"Young Master, we have now signed a large exclusive sales agreement with Donglongfang and Penglailou, transferring some of our best-selling products to make room for a boutique approach. The recent profits have been extremely high, and we expect to reach a profit of about 200,000 by the end of the month."

Li Botong handed the ledger to Xiao Ran.

Two hundred thousand in profit may not sound like much at first glance, but this amount represents the net profit that Li Botong had left after settling accounts for shares and payments for goods.

If Li Botong continues with his high-end strategy as designed, he expects profits to double again next month.

"Thank you for your hard work." Xiao Ran looked at the numbers in the ledger, nodded, and then pulled out a list and handed it to Li Botong. "I need the following materials. See if you can buy a set from Penglai Tower."

The list Xiao Ran provided not only included the advanced requirements for paper craftsmen, but also the advanced requirements for thieves.

Xiao Ran needs to prepare early and improve her strength as soon as possible. None of the items on this list will be cheap, but right now, the last thing Xiao Ran lacks is money.

After glancing at the contents, Li Botong quickly put away the note and left.

At this moment, Jin Chanzi and the others also arrived.

Lu Cheng went to visit his master first, and the others did not come with him.

Lingxi followed behind Wu Man, looking around with shock and caution.

She knew that Xiao Ran and the others were big shots, but she didn't expect their businesses to be so amazing. When she arrived, she saw that Wu Man's Zhen Ding Wei was packed with people, but she didn't expect this place to be even more exaggerated, with long queues forming far outside the store.

Lingxi glanced at the surroundings and immediately concluded that the land prices here were probably beyond her imagination.

In prime locations like theirs, the rent alone can be tens of thousands per month.

Xiao Ran gestured for everyone to sit down, then looked at Wu Man and asked, "What are your plans for the near future?"

The reason he asked Wu Man first was because he knew that Wu Man was probably about to break through to B-level, and that Wu Man had probably gained the most from her trip to the Jun Kingdom.

The unique morphology of the mycelium seemed to give Wu Man a deeper understanding and perspective on his own culinary skills, and Xiao Ran believed that with his talent, there would definitely be no problem.

"Yes!" Just as Wu Man and Xiao Ran had planned, "I will hold a promotion banquet and prepare a delicious dish."

This so-called promotion banquet is both a summary of Wu Man's culinary skills and a way for him to break through the problem that has plagued him for many years with a delicious dish. If successful, he will be able to smoothly break through to Rank B.

"When?" Xiao Ran looked up at Wu Man, seemingly very interested in this promotion banquet.

"Let's have a good get-together the day after tomorrow. The old men should be recovering by now. Let's treat it as a welcome back party for them."

Wu Man meant that it's fine for everyone to get together in a small circle.

But Xiao Ran then extended her hand and said, "If we're going to do it, let's do it big. Zhen Ding Wei's business is doing well right now, so we should take this opportunity to build our reputation." Wu Man seemed to understand Xiao Ran's idea immediately: "You mean..."

Xiao Ran nodded: "I need a big commotion, the bigger the better."

"no problem!"

Wu Man's execution ability never disappoints Xiao Ran. Although he didn't know how to make a big move, he could think about it slowly when he got back.

Then Xiao Ran looked at Ling Xi: "I think your methods are actually quite strong, but you just don't have the right cursed objects to work with. If you are willing to sign a 10-year contract with the Amazing Pavilion, the Amazing Pavilion can guarantee your promotion resources. After 10 years, you can gain a free status and receive 1% of the Amazing Pavilion's profits until you join another organization."

Xiao Ran's words were simple and straightforward, and a ten-year period was indeed a very long time for a beginner.

However, the conditions are extremely tempting. For ten years, the Amazing Pavilion will take over all of Lingxi's advancement resources. Even if one becomes a free agent after ten years, one will still receive 1% of the Amazing Pavilion's profits.

As for how much the 1% dividend will be, that depends on the strength of the Amazing Pavilion itself. If the Amazing Pavilion is strong enough, the 1% dividend will still be an irresistible fortune.

Even if Lingxi becomes a free agent, with this wealth, we won't be afraid that she will easily switch jobs and leave.

If the Amazing Pavilion has already declined by then, then whether it stays or not is actually meaningless.

Lingxi seemed surprised that Xiao Ran would recruit her so directly.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, her mind raced. In fact, if Xiao Ran had presented such a condition right off the bat, it would have taken others quite a while to figure it out.

After all, that was ten years.

Moreover, being new to the area and unfamiliar with the situation, who would dare to sign a contract without any prior knowledge?

But Lingxi quickly realized what was going on and said directly, "I'll sign."

She understood very well, and it wasn't just because of the strength Xiao Ran had demonstrated.

It also reflects the company's attitude towards Xiao Ran.

You should know that the people in the company aren't exactly the kind and friendly police officers you'd expect.

For this reason alone, Lingxi was willing to sign the contract.

"Think carefully. This is a ten-year period during which you must unconditionally obey the arrangements and tasks of the Amazing Pavilion."

Xiao Ran reiterated the points, explaining the stakes involved.

Of course, the Amazing Pavilion would never issue any outrageous tasks, but once they did, they would certainly not be easy.

"I am sure."

Lingxi nodded firmly, "I won't regret this choice."

"Old Li, take her to sign the contract."

The Amazing Pavilion has now hired its own contract masters who can sign contracts at any time. Of course, the salary is not cheap, costing 1 ghost money per month, plus bonuses and performance-based pay.

Don't complain about the price. The money they earn comes with huge risks. If the contract is broken, they will suffer a severe backlash, ranging from disability to death.

Moreover, this profession is rare, and if it weren't for Yang Jun and the others' introduction, the Amazing Pavilion wouldn't have been able to invite them.

"this way please."

Li Botong naturally attached great importance to the talents that Xiao Ran had recruited, and personally led the way to invite Lingxi to sign the contract.

After Lingxi left, Xiao Ran took out the letter and handed it to Jin Chanzi.

"What is this?" Jin Chanzi looked at the letter Xiao Ran handed him, his gaze filled with confusion.

Jin Chanzi was stunned when he opened the letter and saw its contents.

He looked up at Xiao Ran after a moment, "What do you plan to do?"

As he spoke, he casually handed the letter in his hand to Wu Man, who was standing to the side.

Wu Man glanced at the envelope; there wasn't much content, just a short line.

Three months from now, the Divine Gate will open, and all paths will flourish in Buxian. The Master of the Changchun Society has already set out, intending to seize the mountain gate and revive the world.

Looking at the contents of the envelope, Wu Man turned to Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran then looked at Jin Chanzi.

Jin Chanzi then looked at Xiao Ran: "Do you still remember the Land of Return to the Extremes that I told you about?"

Xiao Ran frowned upon hearing this and asked, "What does this have to do with it?"

"Yes, the Classic of the Great Wilderness (Northern Section) records that in the Great Wilderness, there is a mountain called Buxian, and on this mountain there is a gate that leads directly to Guiji."

After saying this, Jin Chanzi looked up at Xiao Ran and said, "Actually, I'm also waiting. When the gates are wide open, that's when we'll set off. I originally planned to wait two months before discussing this matter, but I didn't expect someone to give you a heads-up beforehand."

Why do we have to wait two months?

Xiao Ran looked at Jin Chanzi with suspicion. This little Taoist priest, Jin Chanzi, was very cunning. Sometimes he would not say something, but there must be a reason why.

Jin Chanzi sat down again and looked at the bracelet on Xiao Ran's wrist: "Because this place is Changbai Mountain!"

(End of this chapter)