Shangyuque

Chapter 119 Wang Yulou, you have to be more ruthless, be ruthless! (1.12W, 463 got it!)
In the Dao Discussion Pavilion, after Wang Yaohai sent away several of his followers, they sat down and reviewed the gains and losses of the first exchange conference.

"Yulou, at today's exchange meeting, the total transaction volume was nearly 30,000 spirit stones. This should be considered a success, right?"

Lao Fan has always been careful and had just been calculating the transaction amount.

“The problem now is that we only charge an entrance fee for participating in the Dharma Assembly, which is one spirit stone per person.

If we can charge a small commission on the total transaction amount, not much, just one percent of the total transaction amount, then we can increase our income fivefold!"

Wu Faxian's tone contained suppressed excitement.

Seventy people came today, and the membership fee was more than sixty spirit stones. One percent of the total transaction amount of 30,000 spirit stones is 300 spirit stones, which is five times.

Three hundred and sixty spirit stones, even if they are divided equally among several people, Wu Faxian can still get dozens of them, which is roughly equivalent to more than ten points of merit. This is his income from the mission for half a year.

The most important thing is, it’s free!

"Old Wu, let's not talk about this anymore. We set the rules, so we can't go back on our word."

First, he criticized Wu Faxian by name with a serious expression, and then, Yulou said with a smile.

“Although the process today was not perfect, the final result was still good.

However, if we view the Dharma Exchange Conference as a long-term undertaking for our common development, then today is just the beginning.

No matter what the future holds, we still need to work hard and not take it lightly! "

Everyone agreed, and a few of them talked about some procedural issues, set the time for the next exchange meeting, and then dispersed.

After Yulou sent everyone away, he did not leave the Lundao Pavilion which was used for keeping watch, but instead he and Xiaoyu started to brew spiritual tea here.

The beautiful woman brews tea with her bare hands, creating a stunning mountain scene.

"Husband, if you do as you said, and only Wu Faxian is allowed to attend the next exchange meeting, what if it ends up being a whimper?"

Bai Xiaoyu couldn't understand Yulou's operation.

In her opinion, this exchange conference was very well organized, and Wang Yulou naturally wanted to reap the benefits as soon as possible. How could he really leave the opportunity to Old Wu who was taking the blame?

"Many disciples from Huachi Palace came today. Did you notice?" Wang Yulou asked with a smile.

"Of course I noticed it, but what does this have to do with them?" Xiaoyu was puzzled.

“Xiao Yu, in fact, you should be able to imagine that these people are very extraordinary, very extraordinary.

Among them, many may have come on their own, such as the one who bought three water-attributed Qi-transforming pills from me.

But some are here for others!"

Bai Xiaoyu frowned and thought, what do you mean you should be able to think of it? Isn't it just calling me stupid? My husband really knows how to play tricks on people.

"So, there is actually no need for me to attend future exchange ceremonies. What's the difference between you going or learning martial arts and me going?"

"Ah I?"

Perhaps it was because he thought about having to face so many disciples from the Bishui Palace that Bai Xiaoyu had a strange look on his face.

“Yes, you.

On the one hand, you can gain more insights and experiences in cultivation, and on the other hand, you can make more friends with fellow brothers and sisters.

I am now at odds with the Yuan family, so I need to think carefully about how to deal with the Yuan family's attacks before doing anything. "

Seeing that Bai Xiaoyu seemed really worried, Yulou added.

"Don't worry, there's no danger."

“Okay, I’ll go, husband, you underestimate Xiaoyu, it’s just that those people’s cultivation is higher than mine, so I’m a little nervous.”

"Hahaha, blame me, blame me."

The two of them drank tea and talked for a long time, and finally the guests of Yulou arrived.

"Junior Brother Yulou, why did you ask me to meet you alone?"

The person who came was Wang Yaohai, who had just been promoted by Yulou today.

At first, Wang Yaohai was so touched by Yulou's support that he didn't expect that he would have to repay her for the support.

The kindness of Mangxiang will compound interest, the kindness of Dripping Cave will be entangled, and the kindness of Wang Yulou is much gentler, so just pay back what you owe.

Therefore, Yulou had the ambition to become a great monk a long time ago, but it was not obvious at ordinary times.

In history books, this is considered as superficial respect, but a hidden desire to betray the emperor.

As for those who claim to be king slowly, those who boast every day that they have the talent for the Purple Palace will definitely die earlier than those who just do things without talking.

"Brother, do you know where my Alligator Blood Essence Pill came from?"

Yulou extended her hand to invite Wang Youhai to take a seat, and then asked with a smile.

“Not the one from two years ago.”

Senior Brother Yao Hai was not very well-informed and thought that the Essence and Blood Pills sold by Yulou today were made from the tail of the crocodile.

"No, the night before yesterday, ten iron crocodiles attacked the Hewan Fishing Port!"

"Are you serious?"

Upon hearing this, the first thing Wang Yaohai thought of was that Wang Yulou was joking.

Ten, how can there be so many?

If there really are so many, why are you, Wang Yulou, still alive?

With the blessing of the Immortal Lord? Stop talking nonsense!
"Yes, one of them was a giant demon dragon. It attacked me from the dark and I almost died."

Yulou looked at Wang Yaohai calmly and asked doubtfully in a slightly naive tone.

"Brother Yao Hai, tell me, why did these ten alligators gather together and why did they attack the Hewan Fishing Port?"

Wang Yaohai was frightened.

Ten crocodile dragons attacked Hewan Port, and a large crocodile dragon tried to kill Wang Yulou.

He shouldn't listen to this kind of thing!

It was like an abyss, lurking in some indescribable posture, and now, Wang Yulou pulled Wang Yaohai to the edge of the abyss.

"How did you survive?"

Wang Yaohai didn't know how to answer. Anyone with brains in the Dripping Cave might know that the Iron Crocodile was raised by the Yuan family.

As a disciple of Luo Changhe, who was not from the Yuan family, Wang Yaohai knew better that he could not express his opinion.

Therefore, he could only pretend to care about how Yulou survived. This was all he could do to show his care.

At this moment, Wang Yaohai strangely showed both cowardice as a human being and care as a friend.

The destruction of people and practitioners by the hope of cultivation and the systematic oppression can be physical, mental, obvious, subtle, long-term or short-term.

And Wang Yaohai is just an unlucky guy who has suffered a lot.

Yulou looked at Xiaoyu with affection in his eyes and said.

"Xiaoyu almost sacrificed her life for mine. Fortunately, she was fine in the end. Maybe it was all thanks to the blessing of the Immortal Lord."

The man and woman looked at each other affectionately, but Wang Yaohai on the side kept wiping the non-existent cold sweat.

"So, Yulou, what do you want me to do?"

Wang Yulou gave him face, opportunities, and support. Now, it was time for Wang Yaohai to give an answer.

What can he do?
In front of him was his benefactor Yuan, and behind him was Wang Yulou, who was younger, had a higher family background, was wealthier, and had a brighter future than him.

It was he who helped Yulou arrange Xiaoyu's position, but Yulou had provided spirit stones for that matter, and the task itself was not difficult, so Wang Yaohai was at most doing a favor.

It's difficult, very difficult to do, but Wang Yaohai's dignity doesn't allow him to say he won't do it.

"The Yuan family's Elder Zhengju said he would give me an explanation within three to five days, but I'm afraid they won't.

Senior Brother, you have been in charge of the Dongtian Patrol for many years. I want you to contact someone and investigate the incident of the Iron Crocodile Dragon attacking the Hewan Fishing Port."

Seeing Wang Yaohai's expression change, Yulou was very calm. He talked about Fan Zhugao again.

"The Dongtian Patrol Team is now under the jurisdiction of Elder Zhuoyinlan. Elder Yinlan is Senior Brother Fan's uncle, and many of his disciples serve as deacons in the patrol team.

Brother Yao Hai, I am looking for you because you are the most suitable person."

At this point, Yulou stopped talking and poured herself a cup of tea and handed it to Wang Yaohai who was still hesitating.

“Brother Yao Hai, the Yuan family has the direct lineage to build the foundation, and then the outsiders will build the foundation.

Under the direct lineage foundation, there are direct lineage disciples and non-direct lineage disciples like Ji Yuan.

Under the foundation-building people of other surnames, there are relatives and disciples who also build the foundation of other surnames, and then, it is you.

Even compared with Ji Yuan, Ji Yuan has been sent to be a pawn crossing the river, but you, you are protected by Elder Luo.

Whether this protection is good or bad for you is probably another matter.

Brother, I think you can understand what I am saying.

This cup of tea, whether you drink it or not, we are all friends, discussing matters of the Dharma Assembly, as usual!"

There are four meanings. The first one is that I want you to do something and mobilize your connections in the Dongtian Patrol.

The second level is to conduct some less in-depth investigations to put some pressure on the Yuan family - I don't intend to make the conflict with the Yuan family public, so you don't have to worry too much.

These two layers are obvious, and the last two layers are hidden.

The third level is that you initiated the investigation. In the future, if Yuan feels pressured, you can step forward to resolve it, and then the credit will go to Yuan.

Finally, comes the most critical fourth level.

Fourth level, what I want to talk about today is not just the investigation, brother, I want you!
I have said all that I need to say. Whether you want to hand in your pledge of allegiance or not, it will not affect our cooperation at the Dharma Exchange Conference.

Wang Yaohai naturally understood Yulou's multiple meanings, but he still couldn't make up his mind.

He wanted to rely on himself, so he went to the West Sea.

When he realized that fighting to the death was not enough because his life was too worthless, he finally knelt in front of Luo Changhe.

Now, his life is worth a little more, but Wang Yulou asked him to fight for his life again.
"Husband, we don't have to trouble Senior Brother Yao Hai. We can ask Senior Wu Jinyan to check it out. He is the Cave Heaven Supervisory Deacon. In fact, they are all the same."

Bai Xiaoyu was using the information gap to put psychological pressure on Wang Yaohai. When Yuan Zhengju arrived at Hewan Fishing Port, Wu Jinyan was there, but Wang Yaohai didn't know.

"Yulou, I drink!"

Wang Yaohai acted decisively. He picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

He knew that what he was drinking was not just tea, but also a token of his allegiance to Wang Yulou's interest group.

Once he initiated the investigation into the crocodile dragon's attack on River Bay Port, there was no turning back. This was the meaning of the pledge of allegiance.

"For such a major event, Yulou naturally cannot let Senior Brother Yaohai work for nothing. These 500 spirit stones will serve as Senior Brother Yaohai's activity funds!"

Wang Yaohai looked at the spiritual stone on the round stone table and raised his head to ask.

"Is it better to be as soon as possible?"

This is asking how and when the work will be carried out.

Raising his eyes and looking in the direction of Dishuitian, Yulou spoke calmly.

"We need to urge the Yuan family, otherwise, I'm worried that they won't be willing to make the sacrifice."

To urge them up is about speed, and this is to guide the work.

Cutting flesh is about one's own ambition. It is to show strength and promise to Wang Yaohai.

"Understood. Yao Hai will contact the familiar patrol monks now!"

Wang Yaohai actually called himself Yaohai directly, which showed his feelings and made the relationship between them more clear.

He did not take the "activity funds" given by Yulou, but stood up directly and was willing to join at his own expense.

Yulou naturally admired this kind of hero. It was impossible for him to really harm Wang Yaohai.

"Take the spirit stones, and use them all. This way, even if something goes wrong, you can still be a good disciple who is loyal and protective of your master in front of the Yuan family elders."

Wang Yaohai looked at Yulou and found that Yulou still had that calm expression, but he silently bent down and took away the spirit stones on the table.

"Fellow Daoist Yuque, wait for my good news."

After saying this, he left. Yulou put away the tea set and told Xiaoyu to leave.

Only then did he notice that Xiaoyu was staring at him with a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Why, are you scared by me today?"

Seeing that Yulou noticed her gaze, Bai Xiaoyu lowered her head shyly, walked forward and put her arm around Yulou's arm.

"No, Xiaoyu just thought that it wouldn't be surprising if my husband could attain the Golden Elixir in the future."

Never thought that in the eyes of his wife he had such potential, Yulou was a little proud, but still answered modestly.

“Haha, I don’t even dare to think about the Golden Elixir. All I want for myself is the Purple Mansion.

If that doesn’t work, it would be nice to become a famous foundation-building person like An Ning.”

"An Ning? A well-known foundation-building expert? Who is she?"

The two men stepped onto the flying boat. Holding the lady's waist, Yulou flew the flying boat towards the Hewan Fishing Port.

"An Ning, do you know the difference in strength between foundation-building cultivators?"

"Oh? Please tell me about it, sir."

“You’re so welcome, Little Fish.

There is a huge gap between the foundation building stages. Senior Jinyan can be regarded as the weakest representative in the foundation building stage. Even if Elder Xianzhou came, killing him would be like killing a chicken.

Elder Zhuochi, on the other hand, can defeat three Wu Jinyans, which makes him one of the better ones among the ordinary foundation builders.

Similar to me, and similar to our Wang family patriarch Xianmao, he can beat ten Wu Jinyans.

But the old lady Jingyi is not ordinary. She can beat thirty or forty Wu Jinyans.

Elder Dao Shen and Patriarch Jing Yi are similar in strength, but are actually one level higher and can defeat forty or fifty Wu Jinyans.

His counterpart is actually the head of Miaofeng Mountain, Li Haiping, but head Li is slightly stronger and can probably beat fifty or sixty Wu Jinyans.

As for An Ning, she was once a well-known foundation-building cultivator in Fulong Temple. She almost opened the Purple Palace. She should be at the same level as Li Haiping.

Sect Leader Li and An Ning are both the strongest foundation-building cultivators below the Purple Mansion. As for whether they can open the Purple Mansion, it all depends on luck. "

"Hahaha, no, my husband, don't make this comparison, hahaha, please don't say it in front of Senior Jinyan."

"Look at what you said. Even if you don't remind me, I can't say anything."

"But, my husband, I think you will be more powerful than An Ning and Master Li in the future."

“Keep working hard. I got a lot of good things today. With the exchange meeting, I don’t have to worry too much about the resources for cultivation.

As long as the Yuan family doesn't cause any trouble, we can enjoy some peaceful time of cultivation."

"I understand why my husband didn't ask Fan Zhugao and the Zhuo family for help with the Yuan family's affairs, but why didn't he ask Senior Brother Ji Yuan?"

Wang Yulou understood that Xiaoyu was asking why he only looked up to Wang Yaohai.

"Using the Dongtian patrol team to put pressure on the Yuan family, whether it is looking for Fan Zhugao, a disciple of the Zhuo family, or Ji Yuan, who is about to take office as a deacon, it is possible to achieve it.

But compared to these two, Senior Brother Wang is the most special. Do you know what makes him special?"

Yulou is applying the teaching method of words and deeds to Xiaoyu.

How does the sentence go? They are both husband and wife and teacher and student.

"Special. He is the least valued by the foundation-building family behind him?" Xiaoyu gave his own answer.

"It's a bit close, he's special in that he has just the right amount of strength and weakness, and all kinds of aspects.

In the future, when you encounter difficult decisions, you must also be able to analyze the opportunities and risks of different choices.

Brother Yao Hai has many weaknesses.

His master, Elder Luo, was an outsider to the Yuan family and built his foundation. He himself joined the Yuan family too late.

The resources he can mobilize are at a level that I can afford.

If I use the power of Zhuo Family behind Senior Brother Fan to put pressure on Yuan Family, the best case scenario is that Yuan Family will give me flesh and I will bleed to Zhuo Family.

The worst case scenario is that I am used as a hammer by the old guys in the Zhuo family and forced to become a troublemaker who stirs up the storm in the Dripping Cave. "

"Don't call yourself a troublemaker, husband. That's too disgusting."

Xiaoyu complained with a little disgust.

"Hahaha, let's talk business. It's Old Ji's turn. He is too afraid of the Yuan family. You don't know that three years ago, the white grass
In this way, we lost the chance to keep the little iron crocodile. Old Ji is afraid of the Yuan family, so how can I trust him? "

When Yulou thought of that night, she still felt a little regretful. Ji Yuan was too cunning at the time.

"Making a decision is so complicated. Husband, did you think so much when you married me?"

Bai Xiaoyu asked with some scrutiny. Qin Churan would not ask the same question. This was also Xiaoyu's personality trait.

“Of course, if a cultivator wants to go further, there are three most important points.

First, cultivation. Cultivation is the root of everything.

Second, find the focus. There are too many things a cultivator can do, and many meaningless things will distract the cultivator's energy. How to find the focus from the complicated things is a very important skill but not many people pay attention to it.

Third, you should be able to make the most cautious decisions on key and important matters. The most cautious decisions may not necessarily bring the best results, but if you persist in doing so for a long time, the road will naturally become wider and wider.

These are three points of practice experience that I have come up with based on the Wang family's heritage and my own summary.

It may not be like the cultivation experiences shared by fellow brothers and sisters at the communication meeting, which can have an immediate effect in your daily practice, but you should still keep it in mind.

It is not enough to just have cultivation. If you want to go further and more steadily, there are too many things that need to be done well.

Seeking the Tao, seeking the Tao, what you seek is more than just cultivation. "

Yulou looked towards Dishuitian again. To be more precise, he wanted to look outside Dishuitian to see clearly what those great monks wanted to do and what Patriarch Mangxiang was waiting for.

The Anbei Wang family became wealthy thanks to the kindness of their ancestors and was forced to transform the family's accumulation into the foundation-building cultivation of the cultivators in the family, thus heading towards transformation.

With the help of the communication ceremonies and the alliances formed in the Dripping Water Cave, Yulou will soon enter a period of rapid improvement in his cultivation, but what path will he take in the future?
At this stage, it is time for Yulou to look up and prepare for the future.

There will always be a way when you reach the mountain is the murmur left by the lucky ones. Wang Yulou cannot rely on God's mercy for his future.

"Do you know what I'm thinking about?" Xiaoyu asked, hugging Yulou tightly. "What?"

"I won't tell you, this is my secret~"
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That evening, the Dongtian patrol team arrived at Hewan Fishing Port.

Wang Yaohai's efficiency is still very high, which makes Yulou even more satisfied.

".This is the situation. With the help of Daoist Wang Xianzhou from the Immortal Alliance’s Dripping Water Cave, we successfully stopped the Iron Crocodile Dragon’s sneak attack.

But ten crocodiles gathering together to commit murder is too horrifying after all. Fellow Daoist, you must report to the sect in time so that we can respond."

Wang Yulou's suggestion was correct, but the patrol captain felt that this hot potato should not be touched. Wang Yaohai was even more of a bastard for actually involving himself in such a mess.

On one side is Wang Xianzhou, a traveling Immortal Alliance member who appeared out of nowhere, and on the other side is the Yuan family, the most prominent foundation-building family in the Dripping Cave. Alas.

"I will definitely react, don't worry, Fellow Daoist Yulou. I will go back to the patrol hall now, contact the patrol team, and search for the Iron Crocodile Dragon near the Hewan Fishing Port.

This way, you can get a good night's sleep, what do you think?" said the patrol team leader.

First stabilize the person involved, and then shift the matter to the upper level. In this way, no matter what the truth is, he can remove himself from the focus of the struggle.

"Okay, thank you, fellow Daoist. You have been busy and worked very hard. You must accept these five spirit fishes as a small token of my appreciation to you."

"Hey, brother Yulou, you are too polite."

The captain of the Dongtian patrol team received the spirit fish and his attitude immediately changed. He thought of the legend of the thirteen foundation-building masters witnessing Yulou's wedding, and immediately said.

“The reason we came here today is because Wang Yaohai, the inspector of Huachi Palace, reminded us. He used to be a cultivator of the Dongtian Patrol Team, but now he has become a disciple of the Yuan family.

Fellow Daoist Yulou, I will definitely report the Iron Crocodile Dragon's attack, but I am not sure of the final outcome."

That’s enough. Wang Yulou and Wang Yaohai are waiting for the captain of the Dongtian patrol team to report the matter.

He thought that reporting it would help him escape responsibility, but it would actually help Wang Yulou and Yuan reach an agreement.

As long as Wang Yulou and Yuan can reach an agreement, then wouldn't Patriarch Xianzhou still have the final say on the investigation results of the Dongtian Patrol?

But when it comes to the merits and demerits of this matter, Yulou and Wang Yaohai worked together. At that time, it was Wang Yaohai, a loyal disciple of the Yuan family, who used his connections in the Dongtian patrol team to quell the risks of the investigation.

If Yulou wins, Wang Yaohai wins, the captain of the Dongtian patrol team will not suffer any loss.

The essence of this matter is that Yulou took a fancy to the expected benefits of Yuan's compromise, and made a heavy bet to mobilize the Dongtian patrol team, stimulating the Zhuo family's desire to cause trouble, thereby forcing Yuan to compromise faster.

Of course, this is the best outcome. There are actually three possible next steps.

If Yuan compromises, Wang Yulou and Wang Yaohai win—but Yulou wins more.

If the Yuan family does not compromise, Yulou can take advantage of the Zhuo family's trouble and appropriately pull the Zhuo family into the game.

If the Zhuo family wants to use Yulou as a hammer, then they will not solve the problem within the framework of the Dripping Cave, but will bring the matter to the level of the Immortal Alliance - it's back to Wang Xianzhou and Wu Jinyan.

In the final analysis, Yuan Daoshen was too arrogant. He thought that ten crocodiles were enough to destroy Yulou's foundation for development in the Dripping Cave. However, he did not expect that Wang and Wu Jinyan were on good terms, and Wang Xianzhou was even sent to Yulou as a bodyguard.

When Wang Xianzhou used Wang Jingyi's formless sword talisman to cut the giant crocodile dragon into half a crocodile dragon, the initiative of the matter fell to Wang Yulou and Wang Xianzhou.

Therefore, Yulou has the current operating space.
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However, the Yuan family's affairs are not urgent for the time being. The most important thing for Yulou right now is to calculate with Patriarch Xianzhou how many spirit stones they can earn through the exchange ceremony.

The key point is whether the spirit stones earned can cover the cultivation needs of Yulou.

Nowadays, Wang Yulou’s monthly practice consumes about 1,300 spirit stones, and this amount will increase as his cultivation level improves in the future.

This is the price of wanting to practice at a rapid speed. Ordinary cultivators take spiritual powder, and those who can afford real spiritual pills are rich.

Yulou is different. He only takes elixirs, and those are special customized elixirs with stronger medicinal power and shorter duration.

Ordinary Qi-transforming pills can increase the cultivator's cultivation speed by three times, but the latest customized Qi-transforming pill that Wang Yulou took can increase the speed by more than five times.

In addition, he had to take a rest pill every day to save three hours of sleep time.

In the end, all the mundane affairs and chores that Wang Yulou had to deal with were supported by his subordinates and two wives, completely saving unnecessary time.

In this way, he could practice for a long time at a speed at least ten times, or even eleven or twelve times, faster than ordinary Qi-cultivating practitioners.

You know, Uncle Rong Yuan took a lot of ordinary elixirs in the past, but that only doubled to triple his cultivation speed. That's how he was able to complete a hundred years of cultivation for a dual spiritual root without taking elixirs in just forty years.

If Yulou can maintain ten times the speed of cultivation for a long time, it means that he has a great chance to reach the tenth level of Qi training before the age of fifty, and even forty is not impossible!
“It’s still not enough. The communication ceremony will be held every half month according to your design, in different areas of the Dripping Cave.

Although we earned nearly 1,500 spirit stones from this exchange conference, the gains from the first, second, and third times in the same area are definitely different.

A 70% discount may be too much. Even if it is calculated at a 70% discount, after stabilization, the maximum amount per month is 900, and there is still a gap of 400. In the future, when you reach the high level of Qi training, this gap will continue to expand. "

Ancestor Xian Zhou was an experienced man. Faced with the profit of nearly 1,500 spirit stones, he actually came up with the same answer as Yu Lou.

However, Yulou is more conservative and his calculation is based on a 20% discount on the profit.

That is, if the exchange Dharma Assembly can be held for a long time, the monthly income of spirit stones will stabilize to around 600 spirit stones.

Being able to earn so much in the first holding has released the consumption potential of participants that has long been suppressed by the scissors-gap supply system. In the future, this potential will inevitably decline.

"The upper limit of the exchange meeting is too low after all. When I was running Baibao Pavilion, the monthly profit was as high as 2,000 spirit stones."

In fact, there is no comparison between the Treasure Pavilion and the Communication Dharma Assembly.

Baibao Pavilion is based in Qingxifang and serves all Qigong practitioners within a radius of several hundred miles. It also sells many categories of products. Even if Qingxifang imposes high taxes, the upper limit of its profits is still very high.

The exchange ceremony itself has a small customer base. At the same time, the goods that Yulou and Patriarch Xianzhou can provide are quite limited. The profits can be made because of Yulou's extremely high success rate in refining equipment.

If his equipment refining skills were a little worse, and he had exploded two more pieces, there would be no profit at all. If he didn't lose money, he should be thankful for the blessing of Ruyi Golden Light.

"Expanding the categories of goods can increase profits. Yulou, I will draw more talismans in the next few days!"

Patriarch Xian Zhou was very proactive and immediately made suggestions.

“Ancestor, the current situation is that the disciples of the Dripping Water Cave do not have sufficient ability to pay. Even if we increase the variety of goods, they cannot afford it.

After all, the reason why a sect can exist is that while taking care of high-level monks, it also leaves room for disciples who serve as lubricants in the support system.

The exchange Dharma Assembly is run based on the savings of these fellow disciples. If we sell more, others will sell less, and eventually we will be unable to continue.

If I want to have enough spiritual stones to cover my cultivation needs, I still have to consider how to move Zhang Xuewu to other places to serve as a garrison monk."

Wang Xianzhou thought about it and spoke solemnly.

“Yulou, I’ve actually always had some spirit stones to buy longevity pills. Now, with the exchange ceremony at Hewan Fishing Port, you can earn tens of thousands of spirit stones every year.

These tens of thousands of spirit stones every year, plus the spirit stones I give you, should be enough for you to cultivate to the stage of building your foundation.

Therefore, you don’t have to worry about the resources for cultivation. You can struggle, and I have struggled a lot in the past. We have the resources!”

Hearing the ancestor's words, Yulou lowered his head and said.

"Ancestor, you asked me to use your life to practice, just to fight for a so-called illusory opportunity of the Purple Mansion. Yulou can't do it."

The old man opposite stepped forward, lifted Yulou's shoulders with his hands, made this young man of the clan straighten his back, and then spoke word by word.

"It's not illusory, Yulou, when Patriarch Mangxiang becomes a golden elixir, our Wang family, as the supporter of Mangxiang, will have the opportunity for Sister Yi to open a purple mansion, and you will also have the opportunity to open a purple mansion!"

Silence, a long silence.

Seeing the determination in the old ancestor's eyes, Yulou asked back.

"You should never place your hopes on outsiders. Isn't this the family motto of our Wang family?
Moreover, nearly twenty years have passed since Anthony Wong took over as the leader of the Red Lantern Sect. Can the founder really achieve the Golden Elixir?"

Wang Xianzhou didn't say anything, and there was a rare confusion in his eyes.

Yes, what if the master cannot achieve the golden elixir?
However, he soon became resolute again.

"Wherever the Tao leads, Yulou, we have no time to hesitate. I have completely lost the possibility of building a foundation. Even if I extend my life, I can only linger for a few more years.

Don't act like a little girl. If you want to go further, you have to be ruthless. I really don't like it when you see that I am old and dying and you can't bear to use my spirit stone.

I, Wang Xianzhou, have relied on the protection of the Immortal Alliance for my entire life, which is pretty cool. Even if I die tomorrow, I won’t regret it. So what do you have to regret or hesitate about?"

Wang Yulou, you have to be ruthless and have a hard heart!
Wang Xianmao once said this to Yulou, and now Wang Xianzhou also said the same thing to Yulou.

The two ancestors showed Yulou a lot of tenderness and love, but at the same time reminded Yulou, "Child, you have to be a little more ruthless."

Because the two of them had met too many people and seen too much of the world, they could naturally see Yulou's problems.

As a visitor from another world, the thoughts of his previous life left a deep mark on Yulou, which enabled him to succeed in business and also helped him to get to where he is today.

But everything has a price.

Those thoughts also subtly influenced Yulou, causing him to loosen his grip when he needed to be ruthless.

How to deal with Cui Dingyi is an example. At that time, the ancestor always wanted to kill him early, but Yulou said to wait a little longer.

Fortunately, Shizu is a lying monster, otherwise it is hard to say how things would develop.

In the Wunan world of immortal cultivation, the great cultivators will not eat the small cultivators, but they will do everything they can to exploit, squeeze, and calculate them.

In such an environment, how can you survive if you are not ruthless?
"Ancestor, isn't what I'm doing enough?" Wang Yulou said in a hoarse voice.

He thought he had done well enough.

He transformed Hewan Fishing Port into Wangyulou Fishing Port.

He turned it into an exchange ceremony and created a market for himself.

He subdued Wang Yaohai, the seed for building the foundation, and as the chess player, he placed his first piece in the Dripping Cave.

"Not enough! Far from enough!

What really tests a person is not what he does or chooses in normal times, but the decisions he makes at critical moments.

Yulou, I am very touched that you are unwilling to use the spiritual stones I bought for the longevity elixir to practice.

But if you can calmly accept my arrangements, I, the ancestor, will be very pleased and satisfied.

You understand - at the most critical moment, your hesitation will ruin everything.

I won all my life, but in the end I still ended up in a dead end because I made the wrong choice at that crucial moment.

Cultivating immortals is like this. If you make a mistake once, especially a crucial mistake, the rest of your efforts will be useless.

If you can't be ruthless, you will never be able to become a true monk."

Wang Yulou knew that what the ancestor said was right. There have always been two sets of logic in the world of immortal cultivation.

The first set is that all cultivators under the rule of the Immortal Alliance have the opportunity to become Purple Palace and Golden Elixir. As long as they practice well, you never know when you will succeed. You must believe it.

The second set is that all cultivators under the rule of the Immortal Alliance have the opportunity to become the resources for the Purple Mansion and Golden Elixir. As long as they do not become table-side people, they will always be stepping stones for the great cultivators' path and become the resources on the table.

What the ancestor taught Yulou was the latter.

"Ancestor, there is actually a solution to the problem of my energy consumption in cultivation.

In the compensation given to us by the Yuan family, we can ask them to arrange for the eight clan members they gave me to join the clan.

In addition, Zhang Xuewu's status as a disciple of the Bishui Palace and his position as a garrison monk can also be resolved at the same time."

The ancestor was right, but Wang Yulou was still unwilling to use the ancestor's life to practice.

He has been gnawing at the ancestor for more than three years. If he continues to do so recklessly, the ancestor will really be gnawn to death by him!
Yulou tried desperately to seize power and promote the exchange ceremony with all his strength. He also had another consideration, which was that if he could handle these two things well, he would have extra spirit stones, which could help the ancestor live longer.

Wang Xianzhou thought for a moment, and finally did not continue to teach Wang Yulou a lesson for avoiding the problem. After all, he was his own child.

However, he did mention another thing.

"There are more ways to solve the problem of food resources. There is also marriage. You and Lin Ying don't have to delay your marriage.

You gave three reasons for delaying at the beginning. The first one was that you could raise the stakes after the communication conference was successful. Now the communication conference has been successful.

Second, if the exchange ceremony fails, you can push it forward through marriage, so there is no need to consider it now.

The third one is to take Xiaoyu and Xiaoqin's ideas into consideration. It's actually quite simple. Get engaged first, and then get married at a later date!"

You, Wang Yulou, are a cunning person and want to avoid the topic of whether it is cruel or not. Then I, Wang Xianzhou, will follow your wishes.

Isn't it just a matter of food and resources? If you don't want to rely on your parents, then rely on your in-laws. You have no reason to refuse, right?
"This ancestor, Senior Sister Lin may not agree!"

People like Lin Ying must have their own ideas in their hearts. The Lin family's desire for marriage and Lin Ying's desire for marriage are two different things.

"Whether she agrees or not is not important. Aren't you going to attend the birthday banquet of Lin Mengyao, the ancestor of the Lin family, in a few days? Perform well then.

Yulou, you know that marriage is a good thing. If you marry Xiaoqin and Xiaoyu, you can have plenty of time to practice.

When you marry Lin Ying, you will not only have a reliable and powerful ally, the Lin family, in the Dripping Cave, but also a Taoist partner with great potential.

Of course, if you can build a foundation in the Immortal Alliance in the future, it would be okay to kick Lin Ying out!

At that time, your marriage partner should be the Zifu Family or the Jindan Family, hahahaha."

Wang Yulou thought of Zhou Yingxi. Although Fu Jiao Zhenren was half-dead, he was still a Purple Mansion after all, and a Purple Mansion who had been active outside for a long time.

However, the Zhou family and the Mangxiang clan were at odds, and the condition for the marriage was to use Wang Yulou as a cauldron.
"Don't worry, Grandmaster. Yulou will perform well the day after tomorrow. But whether he can succeed or not does not depend on Yulou, but on Senior Sister Lin."

"I don't think she will be a problem. You are now at the fourth level for four years and have a bright future. If she missed such a Taoist partner, it will be difficult for her to find another one.

Sister Yi’s Taoist partner at the time was too mediocre. In the end, she couldn’t even build her foundation and died at the foundation-building stage.

The good thing about Lin Ying is that she has a high chance of building a foundation. Counting her, there will be at least three people in your Yu generation who can build a foundation in the future."

"How did you calculate it, everyone?" Yulou asked curiously.

"No matter how stupid Yu Ming and Yu An are, they can finally be together, right?"

Wang Xianzhou originally liked Yuming very much, but after spending a long time with Yulou, Yuming became a fool in his heart.

"Brother Yuming shouldn't have any problem, but Yu'an
Old Ancestor, when the matter of the Yuan family is settled, can you go to Fulongguan to see him on behalf of Yulou?"

Yu'an is perhaps the most important assistant to Wang Yulou in the future.

Moreover, the relationship between the two was already very good, so Yulou was of course worried about his condition in Fulong Temple.

"It's a small matter. I just don't know whether the Yuan family will give in." Patriarch Xian Zhou said worriedly.

Wang Yulou pinned the admission of eight clansmen to the Dripping Cave and the position of Zhang Xuewu on Yuan's concession, which was actually a gamble.

The ancestor knew how special a big family like the Yuan family was. For them, bowing their heads was not only a matter of interests.

If it was just a matter of paying money, the Yuan family would have surrendered long ago.

For Yuan Daoshen, bowing his head is more about the hearts of the people in the camps and factions - this is the most important thing.

"Do your best and leave the rest to fate. If that doesn't work, we can always go to the Immortal Alliance!"

Wang Yulou was full of confidence. What lay ahead of them now were just medium wins, big wins, and extra-big wins.

You ask where the small win is?

There is no small win. After those iron crocodile materials are decomposed, you can start with a medium win!
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Two days later, Yulou took the birthday gifts prepared by the ancestor and boarded a flying boat, heading straight up to Dishuitian.

The foundation-building cultivators of the Dripping Cave all belong to Dripping Heaven. Under normal circumstances, their mansions are also outside Dripping Heaven, just like an immortal palace floating in the clouds.

Of course, there are differences between the foundations, and the same is true between the mansions.

The Lin family's mansion was obviously of a lower grade than the Zhuo family's mansion that Yulou had seen.

But in comparison, the Lin family's mansion can at least be ranked at the top among the many foundation-building mansions in Dishuitian. After all, Fellow Daoist Lin Ying's family has two foundation-building men, otherwise Ancestor Jingyi would not have included the Lin family in the list of candidates for marriage in Yulou.

Today is the birthday of Patriarch Meng Yao. Although there is not a lot of traffic outside the Lin family’s mansion, there are still people coming from time to time.

Yulou met several fellow disciples who had participated in the exchange meeting outside the door. After a brief chat, they entered the Lin residence together.

"Junior brother Yulou, here!"

As soon as he entered the door, Yulou heard the familiar voice of Senior Sister Lin. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lin Ying standing behind the side corridor railing on the second floor of the side building of the front yard, looking at the direction of the gate from the side.

The girl changed into an emerald robe today and wore a wreath of blue and pink flowers on her head.

As beautiful as ever, with that celestial grace and graceful look.

Just standing there, he could convey a sense of warmth through his eyes and actions, making Yulou feel the enthusiasm coming towards him.

"Haha, Junior Brother Yulou, we won't keep you any longer. See you later."

The few people who entered the room with Yulou left tactfully, while Lin Ying, holding up her skirt, walked quickly down from the second floor of the side building and trotted all the way to Yulou.

"Why are you here now?"

Lin Ying, who had just been jogging, was breathing slightly, and there was a hint of pampered anger in her words.

It's back, it's back, the familiar feeling is back, the smell of danger.

Lin Ying is not a little girl. She looks to be in her twenties with a youthful and beautiful appearance, but judging from her cultivation, she is at least over 45 years old.

Yulou said after taking half a step back calmly.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time. The palace of Dishuitian is too complicated. It took me a long time to find this place."

"Let's go, Patriarch Meng Yao has been waiting for you for a long time and said he wanted to see you first."

Lin Ying pulled Yulou's arm, as if it was only natural, and wanted to take Yulou deeper into the Lin Mansion.

After sleekly dodging her hand, Wang Yulou said.

"Senior Sister, why did the ancestor want to see me first?"

Ridiculous. Patriarch Xian Zhou has special training once a week, and I'm hiding from you as if it were a joke?
Lin Ying smiled as she glanced at Yu Lou who dodged past her.

"You have killed the six alligators of the Yuan family. You have become famous in the Dripping Water Cave for the second time. Wang Yulou, don't tell me you don't know it yourself."

"I really don't know. Besides, why is it the second time?"

Wang Yulou played dumb and started arguing with Lin Ying.

“Don’t pretend, the first time was when you took a concubine.

Just tell me the truth, Junior Brother Yulou, are you the kind of male cultivator who particularly likes female cultivators?"

She has recovered from the traumatic flashbacks and returned to her former socially adept state.

"Who spread the rumor? I want to report it to Sect Leader Qu. Someone is slandering me!"

The two of them bickered all the way until they arrived at the door of the place where Patriarch Meng Yao practiced.

There is a lotus pond inside the gate, with a stone platform half submerged in water in the pond.

Lin Mengyao was sitting cross-legged on the stage, breathing in and out. He opened his eyes when he noticed Lin Ying and Yulou coming.

The eyes of the Lin family ancestor had a faint white glow. When he looked at Yulou, Yulou only felt itchy all over.

Only then did he understand why Lin Mengyao’s 300th birthday was celebrated in such a grand manner.

The ancestor of the Lin family has taken a step forward and become a senior foundation-building practitioner with supernatural powers!

(End of this chapter)