Release of the fairyland blue bird, the witch said she couldn't stand it

Chapter 397 A Spot in a Frenzy of Competition

strange?
Jiang Chen pondered.

I clearly planned to give out 100 hidden reward slots, but there's still no sign of them even though 618 is almost over.
There were indeed some lucky people who came one after another to redeem the flying cars.

Many people have also come to settle in the Heavenly Demon Realm and empty their shopping carts.

But the one and only promise—the president's dinner—has yet to be fulfilled.

What?
Is the value of having a meal with me less than that of a flying car in your mind?
"Really."

Actually, Jiang Chen wanted to do the splits.

It's not that they're unwilling to exchange it.

Instead, the news broke and people found out about it as soon as it was released, and now a group of venerable ones are surrounding him.

The guy who drew this hidden reward is a lucky koi from Fire Refining Valley.

As per usual.

He plans to share this good news on Douyin.

结果
The work was posted less than two minutes ago, maybe not even a minute ago.

One of the leaders of Fire Refining Valley, Fire Refining Daoist, actually came to him personally, begging him to delete the work.

At first, Wang Jinli didn't know what it meant.

But he soon understood.

I've already deleted the work, but countless powerful figures still come attracted by the scent.

It's only been less than a minute!

This attracted dozens of Mahayana Venerables to come and seek him out, and hundreds of those at the Tribulation Transcending stage!
Not only those from the Spirit Qi Continent, but also many lords from the Western Fantasy Continent have come.

And it seems the number of people coming is still increasing.

What about the rest?

None of the remaining powerful beings are qualified to get close to Wang Jinli!
Even if someone is at the Tribulation Transcending stage, only someone with powerful connections would be qualified to beg Wang Jinli to give up this lucky card.

Price is negotiable!
As for robbery?

Sorry.

They don't want to die yet.

Since the Lucky Cards can be transferred between each other, it means that the president doesn't care who gets the Lucky Card.

But if you insist on doing it.

To put it bluntly, isn't this just slapping the CEO in the face?
They're not that stupid!
Wang Jinli's idea was also very simple.

He had given it serious thought.

Having dinner with the CEO would certainly bring me great benefits.

Don’t say anything else.

Once the news gets out, a live stream or something, and you can practically become a second-tier, or even a first-tier, internet celebrity.

But unsurprisingly...

Although one can amass a large number of spirit stones in a short period of time, the hype will soon fade.

Do I have no work to do?

Even if you get the attention, you can't hold onto it.

Therefore, selling this opportunity is undoubtedly the wisest choice.

The current situation is that a group of esteemed individuals are vying to make bids, while Wang Jinli is waiting for the right price.

finally.

This incredibly precious spot was taken by Li Xiaochuan, the sect leader of the Chuanliu Sect.

Although the Chuanliu Sect is only a first-rate sect.

But it was born and raised in the mountains and seas.

Before the rise of Douyin, he was engaged in the seafood trade, so he naturally had a lot of capital.

"Got it!"

Looking at the lucky card on his phone, Li Xiaochuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Luckily, not many people got the news, otherwise I would never have been able to get my hands on this lucky card."

The next step is to talk to the CEO and redeem this valuable opportunity.

Li Xiaochuan made a special trip back to his sect, bathed and fasted, burned incense devoutly, and changed into his most appropriate clothes before finally deciding to meet the president.

And in the meantime.

The outside world's high-end circles also learned that Li Xiaochuan had obtained the lucky card, and for a time, countless eyes were fixed on the Chuanliu Sect.

We must pay close attention to all of Li Xiaochuan's and Chuanliuzong's actions at all times.

Their next move will most likely represent "the president's will".

Three days have passed.

All the other lucky cards have been redeemed.

Jiang Chen thought it was a system bug, or that the person who drew the lucky card didn't know they had drawn one.

The secretary knocked on the door.

This means that the lucky person who drew the ticket to dine with you has arrived.

"President, he's already waiting outside. When would be a convenient day for you? I'll have him prepare in advance."

"Harm~"

Jiang Chen waved his hand dismissively:

"It's just a meal, any day is convenient, we can do it now. Do you think he wants to take advantage of this opportunity now?"

"Ok."

The secretary returned quickly, indicating that Li Xiaochuan was willing to use this opportunity now.

When the door to Wan San's reception room was pushed open.

Li Xiaochuan's knees reacted before his body, and he almost bowed deeply to the Xuanjing wooden door frame.

"Sect Leader Li?"

His secretary's reminder made him straighten up abruptly, but he knocked the jade box in his arms to the ground.

When the pills inside rolled to the side of Jiang Chen's leather shoes, this Tribulation Transcending stage expert apologized with a face full of fear, like a student who had made a mistake:
"I deserve to die! This...this is a Qingxin Pill, a specialty of the Shan Hai Region. No, it's a small token of my appreciation for the CEO."

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow at the medicine box that was being presented to him.

"Not bad~"

Unlike traditional elixirs, this stuff can be eaten like chewing gum.

"Sect Master, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

Li Xiaochuan nodded and sat down, half of his buttocks resting on the edge of the guest sofa.

"Sect Leader Li, there's no need to be too nervous. Since we're here to eat, let's enjoy our meal. You can order."

Jiang Chen had just finished speaking.

The reception secretary handed a thick menu to Li Xiaochuan.

The latter was immediately at a loss, shaking his head repeatedly, indicating that he would do as the host suggested.

"Okay~"

Jiang Chen shook his head and started ordering on his own, not forgetting to ask Li Xiaochuan:
"I wonder if the sect leader has any dietary restrictions?"

"No."

Jiang Chen quickly selected the dishes.

As one delicious dish and wine after another was served, Li Xiaochuan's tense emotions gradually relaxed.

"how is the taste?"

"Wonderful!"

Li Xiaochuan sincerely praised:
"My region has many delicious restaurants, but they are worlds apart from the food in front of me."

"hehe."

Jiang Chen chuckled twice and picked up a piece of tofu that looked like white jade:
"This is a dish made by a top-level chef. There are only three such chefs in the entire Spirit Qi Continent, two of whom work at Wan San University."

"No wonder."

Li Xiaochuan smacked his lips, feeling that the already wonderful taste had become even more delicious.

But he did not forget his purpose.

They spent so much money, not just for a delicious meal.

It was to find a way out for the sect.

It's not just a rumor that's been circulating.

Is it possible that during this dinner, the CEO will reveal the company's next steps and the next big business opportunity?

But half an hour has already passed.

Their conversation revolved entirely around "food".

This is also related to Jiang Chen's habits.

He doesn't like to talk about other topics during mealtimes.

The only acceptable topic during meals is what to eat next, and what's delicious.

Place it on Earth.

He was even a little afraid of eating when he was a child.

Because it's mealtime.

Parents often talk about "studies", "filial piety", and "other people's children".

I had difficulty breathing after eating a meal.

I've finally grown up.

The topics were still uncomfortable, such as "work," "salary," "partner," and "other people's partners."
Eat properly when you're eating.

While it's not necessary to be completely silent while eating or sleeping, is it really appropriate to talk about uncomfortable topics during meals?

However, this habit was making Li Xiaochuan very uncomfortable at the moment.

at last.

When the president seemed to be in a good mood, Li Xiaochuan took the initiative to speak: "President, to be honest, I... I have a request."

As he spoke, he stared intently at the CEO's expression, afraid that the CEO might show displeasure.

"Oh?"

Jiang Chen put down his chopsticks, but didn't show any sign of annoyance.

"What's the matter?"

"Is such that."

Li Xiaochuan kept it brief.

He recounted all the difficulties his sect was facing.

"President, whether it's the online internet boom or offline development, our Shanhaiyu is falling behind the times."

"This is not just a problem for the Chuanliu Sect alone. All the sects, big and small, in the entire Shanhai Region are facing this problem, except for the Shanhai Holy Land."

Jiang Chen took a sip of tea and began to ponder.

They must be living a very comfortable life in the sacred land of mountains and seas.

The former Grand Elder, now the Holy Lord, is actually the Director of the Demolition Office of Wan San Group.

However, the other sects
According to Li Xiaochuan, it's fortunate that the food industries in the other regions are now well-developed.

Grilled squid and mantis shrimp are popular all over the country.

These sects can barely make a living by exporting seafood.

But this is not a long-term solution.

How many people are needed to catch seafood?

Surely the rest of the people can't all just freeload in the sect?

"President, look."

"Hehe, Sect Master, don't panic, it's a small matter. Have you ever thought about venturing into the fishing industry?"

"Fishing?"

"Yes, it's about fishing. We want to develop the entire Shanhai region into a fishing paradise, so that all the anglers from the Spirit Qi Continent and even the Western Fantasy Continent will come to your Shanhai region to fish."

"This"

Li Xiaochuan pondered.

That actually works.

After all, the Shanhai region not only has the ocean, but also numerous lakes and rivers, and no one can say for sure how many kinds of fish there are.

The reason why the Chuanliu Sect is called the Chuanliu Sect is because the sect's territory is surrounded by a great river.

"But even if the fishermen come, what can we do? Charge them fishing fees? That doesn't seem like we'll make much money, does it?"

"Sect Master, you are mistaken."

Jiang Chen tapped the table and continued:

“Not only can you charge admission fees, but you can also collaborate with other sects in the Mountain and Sea Region to hold events like the ‘Fishing King Competition’, turning the Mountain and Sea Region into a fishing paradise.”

"Once the public recognizes your reputation as a 'fishing paradise,' you can develop derivative products such as fishing rods, bait, and fish feed, right?"

"Think about it, from manufacturing these products to selling them, can't this create a whole series of jobs?"

"And most importantly."

"The problem isn't that Shanhaiyu is facing development difficulties, but rather that nobody goes there. Everyone else has the same products, so why would people choose to shop in Shanhaiyu?"

"And as long as a large number of anglers come, they'll need to eat, drink, and have fun, right?"

"If people consume, your local economy will pick up, and once the economy picks up, there will be subsequent..."

Looking at the president who was talking non-stop.

Li Xiaochuan's breathing gradually became rapid.

Yes!

Why didn't he think of that?
No wonder he can become a CEO!

According to the president, Shanhaiyu has no development difficulties.

On the contrary, due to its unique geographical characteristics, it can create a series of distinctive industries.

For example, opening a restaurant around the fishing spot.

The main selling point is that everything is natural and pollution-free. The fishermen can take the fish they catch to these restaurants for processing and cooking right after they catch them.

Or rent out some kitchen waste disposal equipment.

For example, you could use a grill or oven, and let the fishermen catch the fish and process them themselves. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

The fishing king competition really resonated with Li Xiaochuan.

That's great!
Li Xiaochuan was a fisherman himself, so he naturally understood that the plans the president mentioned were not just empty talk.

Rather, it can indeed drive the development of the entire mountain and sea region!

After the dinner party ended.

Li Xiaochuan immediately returned to the Shanhaiyu region.

This kind of development concerning the entire Shan Hai region is something that a small sect like Chuanliu Sect certainly cannot handle alone. It is necessary and imperative to involve all sects.

That's what the CEO said.

If we make the pie (market) bigger, everyone can eat more!

Will they refuse?
impossible!
Unless they've gone mad and are against spirit stones, how could they possibly disagree?
that's the truth.

Everyone was watching Li Xiaochuan's every move.

He had just come out of the Wan San Building.

He then returned to the Mountain and Sea Region to summon the sect leaders to develop the region.

What do you all think?
They would definitely subconsciously assume that this was an order from the CEO!

The "Mountain and Sea Fishing King Competition - The First Spiritual Continent Fishing Grand Ceremony" begins today.

—A major event in strategic cooperation with Wan San Group is coming soon!

Fishing King Competition?

Many onlookers were confused by the information posted by the official account of Chuanliu Sect, but the fishing enthusiasts were all excited.

【The Creations of Nature: A Grand Event in the Fishing World】

Chuanliu Sect, in conjunction with the seventy-two islands of the mountains and seas, cordially invites anglers from both worlds to the secret realm of "a thousand rivers converging into the sea"!
[Wan San Group Cultivation Affairs Administration Bureau Filing No. 618 of 2026]

All cultivation sects, independent cultivators, and fishing enthusiasts from both realms:
In order to implement the strategic plan of "revitalizing clear waters" in the mountain and sea areas and give full play to the advantages of water resources.

Approved by Wansan Group.

Chuanliu Sect, together with Seventy-Two Islands, co-hosted the "First Mountain and Sea Fishing King Competition".

The competition rules are hereby announced as follows:

【I. Event Overview】

Organizer:

Chuanliu Sect (a 5A-level cultivation sect), Wansan Group's Cultural Tourism Division.

Supervisory Unit:

Fisheries Bureau of the Sacred Land of Mountains and Seas, and the Two-Border Business Federation.

Event Time:

灵气历2026年7月1日-7月3日。

Event Location: The entire territory of the sect that obtained the event quota in the Mountain and Sea Region.

II. Eligibility for Participation

Those at the Qi Refining stage (Great Ascension) and Magic Apprentice stage (Saint Realm) are all eligible to participate.

III. Competition Procedure

(a) Preliminary stage
Days 1-3: Regional Qualifying Rounds
每日06:00-18:00进行12时辰垂钓
Points Rules:
Common silver carp (blue-scaled carp/silver-lined trout) = 1 cent/jin

Rare fish species (Dragon Beard Koi) = 50 points/fish

(II) Final Stage

Day 4: Top 100 Ranking Tournament
[S-Rank Fishing Spot] Now Open (Entry requires 1000 points)

Limited to cultivation level.

(III) Awards Ceremony

Day 5:

At 09:00, the Grand Elder of the Sacred Mountain and Sea personally bestowed upon the "Rainbow of Fishing Luck" Fishing King Gold Belt.

At 10:30, Wan San Group purchased the fish caught during the final round on-site (at a price 20% higher than the market price).

【IV. Featured Activities】

1. Ling Shan DIY Workshop
You can exchange your catch for 'food points', which can be used in designated areas:
10 points = 1 hour to rent a Spiritfire grill
30 points = Unlock "Nine-Turned Delicious Flavor Array" (automatic scaling and evisceration)
50 points = Hire a chef for on-site guidance
2. Fish Auction

The event will be held daily at 17:00 at 'Baizhen Pavilion', and the following payment methods are accepted:

Spirit Stones Formed

Wan San Group consumer vouchers
Barter (valued by 'Treasure Appraisal Pavilion')
V. Registration Method

Online registration:

Log in to the official website of the Chuanliu Sect (
The organizing committee of the Chuanliu Sect competition solemnly declares:

The use of supernatural abilities such as "shrinking the earth to an inch" and "finding fish with divine sense" is strictly prohibited. Violators will be placed on the "Cultivation World Fishing Blacklist".

Produced under the supervision of Wan San Group. The final interpretation right belongs to Wan San Group.

[Li Xiaochuan, Sect Master of the Chuanliu Sect]

[June 22, 2026 Reiki Calendar]

Attached: Scan the QR code to access the "Event Food Map," which lists 78 certified seafood restaurants (purchases can accumulate event points).

Jiang Chen had originally planned to go to the scene to see what was going on.

However, he gave up the idea after receiving a message.

Qin Wudi has emerged from seclusion!

And I've chosen to undergo my tribulation and ascend to immortality tomorrow!

(End of this chapter)