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Chapter 188 The Scene of Catching Adultery (5000 words)

"Where did it come from?"

Ignoring the sect leader's eager look, she picked up the black gold cards and examined them, confirming that they were not toys.

It's a black card issued by Huazhou Bank only to VIPs, and every VIP who can get the card has assets among the world's top ranks.

Ten black gold cards were given away so generously; with such assets, even the Ice Generation Group wouldn't dare to underestimate them.

According to the sect leader, even within her circle of acquaintances, she was an extremely rare individual.

It must be a behemoth.

How could this be? It can't be.

Bing Tang pondered to herself.

There shouldn't be anyone that wealthy around the sect leader.

Jiang Ming's company, the Holy Temple, has also been basically controlled by the Ice Generation Group, and Flower Fox has fallen into the hands of the Disaster Strategy Bureau. He knows all the details of the current cash flow.

During his time in Beihai, he kept a close eye on Jiang Si's movements, except when he took the college entrance examination and didn't go to check on the sect leader's situation.

After all, Jiang Si had specifically instructed her not to peek during the college entrance examination to ensure fairness.

During this time, Yu Mo continued to secretly follow Jiang Si, but she didn't discover any unusually wealthy people.

Those who possess black gold cards, even within the entire East China region, are at least acquaintances, if not all of them.

She couldn't believe who would suddenly give Jiang Si so many black gold cards.

It's also unlikely that it was stolen or robbed.

The sect leader disdains such despicable acts as stealing and plundering.

As the leader of the righteous path, the Qingyun Sect naturally has to maintain basic social order...

When she had some doubts, Bing Tang asked again, "Where did it come from?"

"I got it for free."

Ziyuan looked away, her answer somewhat perfunctory.

Prince Xiaoyou is very sincere, so betraying her here would make him seem less than loyal.

If you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero.

Although the Mirror Kingdom is also part of the old world that is to be destroyed, we will spare it for the sake of Prince Yu.

At the very least, we can postpone it a bit, so as not to let down Prince Xiaoyou's kindness of ten black gold cards.

Rock Sugar didn't press the matter further.

It's probably not a lie; it really was free.

However, the sect leader was reluctant to say who he got it from for free.

Bing Tang smiled and didn't seem to mind much.

After all, it's just a few black gold cards.

And since they're all broken now, they're not too difficult to fix.

However, it is indeed time for the sect leader to have more contact with money.

Previously, I didn't have much money. Although the sect leader didn't mind, his threshold was too low. Occasionally, when he suddenly received a large sum of money, he might still be unable to resist.

You might get scammed by some bad woman from somewhere.

Now that the Qingyun Sect is growing larger and larger, there will definitely be more and more people who want to take advantage of the sect leader, so I need to be careful about that...

After thinking about it, I decided not to take it away.

It's better to let the sect leader handle it himself.

As for replacing it, I certainly have some connections, but there's no need to promise it now.

If there are any risks and we are unable to fulfill our promises, it would be bad to disappoint the sect leader.

However, there are only ten black gold cards.

To be honest, it's hard to feel at ease; there might be some problems...

“These black gold cards can only be replaced by the cardholder.” Bing Tang returned the black gold card to the sect leader. “There’s nothing anyone else can do; they won’t process it. You can find the person who gave you the card and ask them to help you get a replacement.”

Ziyuan nodded, pretending not to notice, and wiped the crack on the black gold card again.

As if trying to erase those cracks, it carefully put it back. "I see, I understand."

However, the regret was still somewhat evident in the occasional glances directed towards the Black Gold Card.

After all, who knows when we'll be able to see Prince again?

Seeing the sect leader's disappointment, Bing Tang thought for a moment and then took out a black card from her own pocket.

"Although it can't compare to those black gold cards, this is still 300,000. If you need it urgently, take it first."

"never mind."

I can't pay it back.

As the dignified sect leader of Qingyun Sect, he can't just borrow money and not pay it back.

Emperor Ye would honestly go back and pay the parking fee. He hadn't even become emperor yet, and he was already borrowing money and not paying it back. Wouldn't that be a disgrace to his ancestors?

“It’s not a loan.” Bing Tang added, as if she could guess what she was thinking, “It’s surplus money from the Qingyun Sect, which originally belonged to you.”

Ziyuan glanced at her. "Really?"

"I dare not lie to the Sect Master."

"Didn't they say the sect was short of funds?"

"Recently, with our cooperation with the Disaster Assessment Bureau, things have become much easier, so naturally we should take care of you."

Upon hearing Bing Tang's words, Zi Yuan readily accepted the black card, saying, "That's how it should be."

To be honest, with the reward of a black card worth 50 million, the threshold has really been raised too much.

So much so that what used to seem like a lot of 300,000 now feels like a small amount of money.

Now only a black gold card worth tens of millions can satisfy her...

"Sect Master, you mustn't accept money from outsiders so casually."

Bing Tang said earnestly from the side, "Women outside have many ulterior motives. Taking a little money from them might come at a price you can't even imagine."

Whether it's good or bad, I'll make my own judgment.

Prince Xiaoyou gave me a full ten black gold cards.

How could she be a bad woman?

Bad women are after money. She paid out of her own pocket; what could she possibly want from me?

With so much money, selling her a kidney wouldn't be a bad idea; after all, I can grow it back myself...

Regardless, Wang Zixiaoyou is a good woman.

Bing Tang then said in a low voice, "Perhaps they don't care about money, but forming an alliance with the Qingyun Sect is something more valuable than money. They might use your name to swindle and deceive, or even do bad things. This concerns the reputation of the Qingyun Sect and world peace... Sect Master, you should think carefully."

As for the card itself being problematic, or becoming an economic criminal after using it, Bing Tang didn't mention that.

Ziyuan originally wanted to say that it had nothing to do with the Qingyun Sect.

But upon closer reflection, the Disaster Dragon form is actually inseparable from himself, and some individuals in the Disaster Strategy Bureau already know this.

While it's possible to disguise oneself using the Golden Calamity Dragon King, one can't really expect the entire Calamity Strategy Bureau to be idiots.

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded. "That makes sense."

Then he took out ten black gold cards and looked at them.

Although it hurts a little.

However, ten cards are still too many, which inevitably makes people suspect that Prince Xiaoyou may have other intentions.

Ziyuan felt a little guilty for doubting such a sincere friend, but Bingtang had already said so.

She also had to consider whether Prince Xiaoyou had guessed her identity and was trying to bribe her with the black gold card, in case he really wanted her to launch a heavy attack on the Disaster Management Bureau, such as killing someone.

For the sake of ten black gold cards, she really couldn't refuse.

After all, you can't just accept a bribe and do nothing, can you?
Gritting her teeth, Ziyuan gripped the black gold card tightly. Although her heart was bleeding, she made her decision.

When I meet Prince again, I will return all nine cards and keep only one.

The other party probably wouldn't mind this, as they only need one card, and can confidently refuse any inappropriate requests in the future.

It can help you clear your mind.

On the path of cultivation, the most taboo thing is to have a confused mind. It is not a loss to exchange nine black gold cards for a stable Dao heart.

It's worth it...

Thinking this, Shion gently stroked the ten cards as if bidding farewell to an old friend.

I must say, it feels really good.

Especially when you think about the money stored inside, the weight and warmth of that feeling elevates the experience, making it so inviting that you don't want to put it down...

After putting away the black gold card, Ziyuan immediately began to conceive her alchemy process.

Ever since her last attempt at using the fasting pill failed, she has been reflecting on her mistakes.

Although it may not be her own problem, but rather the problem lies in the fundamental principles of this world, her failure as the Dao Lord to change the Heavenly Dao is precisely her problem.

Now that she has mastered the curse power of the Cursed Realm, Shion finally understands the root cause of her previous failures.

To put it bluntly, the Bigu Pill is just a simple magic block. Although it can instantly replenish magic power, it is really useless for someone like me who has never lacked magic power.

Moreover, since it was a magic block, it didn't even have a satiating effect. She thought that keeping her stomach full of magic would ensure she wouldn't get hungry, but it turned out that magic couldn't deceive the body.

But curses are different. Curses come in many types and are not simply magic blocks. Some curses have the characteristic of causing an unusually strong feeling of fullness in the body.

Shion had already discovered this when she devoured the living planet.

Even the calamity dragon's enormous stomach felt like it was being filled.

In other words, by utilizing this characteristic of the curse, it is easy to create a fasting pill that provides a feeling of fullness.

Most importantly, it has the characteristic of endless curses.

The energy source of a curse is negative emotions, and the cursed person will inevitably generate a continuous stream of negative emotions. In other words, a curse is a natural perpetual motion machine!

By combining curses and magic to create a pill, once consumed, one will experience a continuous stream of negative emotions and filthy magic. These negative emotions and filthy magic will then cause the curse to expand, bringing a sense of fullness and increased combat power!
Once successfully refined, even an ordinary person who consumes it can achieve Foundation Establishment in one step and perhaps even embark on the path to immortality.

I may be the first person in the history of cultivation to combine the Foundation Establishment Pill with the Bigu Pill! This pill can be named the [Minor Foundation Establishment Bigu Pill]!
I, Ziyuan, might really be a genius at alchemy.

It's a pity he started his career late; if he had received personal guidance from Emperor Yan, he probably would have already achieved enlightenment in alchemy...

Seeing the sect leader suddenly become elated, Bing Tang knew that she had probably made another step forward on her path.

"Indeed, this path cannot be pursued in isolation; we must verify each other to achieve results. I have a new idea for the art of alchemy."

Seeing that Ziyuan was in a good mood and knowing that the sect leader would no longer charge for the Black Gold Card, Bingtang also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then congratulations, Sect Master."

If the sect leader really cares, she can only take the risk of helping to repair ten cards.

I don't care about my own risks, but it would be troublesome if it affected the Qingyun Sect and hindered the sect leader's path to enlightenment.

After all, the source of funds is unclear and prone to problems. Most of her funds are invested in the expansion of the Qingyun Sect. Taking the risk of obtaining such a high-privilege black gold card could cause problems with the Qingyun Sect's operating funds if her own account is locked.

However, if Shion insists, she cannot refuse.

You can't force anything on Bing Tang; she's just a deputy sect leader.

Ziyuan doesn't like being bound or ordered around by others. Now, many things are done according to her wishes, which is the result of Bingtang's gradual efforts and countless actions to build this trust.

She would never do anything to destroy that trust.

I will not restrain or command the sect leader; all suggestions are merely suggestions, and the sect leader shall make the final decision.

If there are any risks or economic crises, with the Ice Color Group behind him, he can always help the sect leader resolve them, no matter what.

Ultimately, money isn't the real issue.

Moreover, it's not a bad thing for the sect leader to have money...

Just as she was about to leave the independent space following behind the sect leader, Ziyuan suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to ask her:

"crystal sugar."

"I'm here."

Do you know what day the Xuanwu Gate Incident occurred?

Rock Sugar paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know."

"It's Halloween."

Then Bing Tang laughed: "You'll cause trouble if you don't give it to Tang?"

Ziyuan asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

“Yu Mo told me this joke.”

"Is it funny?"

"good."

"Where's the humor?"

Rock Candy thought for a moment, "A pun?"

She saw Ziyuan nod, seemed relieved, and then said in a light tone, "I see."

I found the sect leader's reaction somewhat strange.

I've never seen this before.

The sect leader is not the kind of person who would be interested in such a boring joke.

He seemed to care quite a bit.

"What's wrong?" When she came out of the private space, Bing Tang looked down at the North Sea and brushed her hair back. "Why are you suddenly interested in this kind of joke?"

"No, a friend told me." Ziyuan had already begun to consider the refining process of the Lesser Foundation Establishment Bigu Pill, so she casually said, "I'm just curious what she was laughing about."

"Hmm..." Bing Tang and the sect leader came down and found a secluded place to land.

When Shion deactivated his transformation, Bing Tang hooked his little finger with hers, asking, "Just friends?"

"only friends."

It must be a female friend again...

This is the common sense judgment based on rock sugar.

So she blinked, hooked her little finger around his, and shook it, "What about me?"

"Fellow."

"Hehe, is it better to be a Taoist friend or a friend?"

"Fellow Daoist," Jiang thought for a moment, "I'm a fellow Daoist now."

"When is it good to be friends?"

"When you can't find the right path."

"Hmph." In response to this, Bing Tang's beautiful eyebrows curved into crescent moons with a smile. "Passed."

"What pass?"

"nothing."

After saying that, he jumped onto Jiang Si's back. "Jiang Si, carry me."

"roll."

"I'm not leaving."

Jiang Si linked her legs with hers, feeling a little cheated, "Just one meal."

Bing Tang wrapped her arms around his neck and said casually, "Two meals."

What are you plotting?

"There's also a celebration banquet for the sect leader's victory over the Cursed Realm."

"Row."

In fact, Jiang Si had carried her on her back before.

The first time they met, Jiang Si carried her home on his back.

Later, when he established the Qingyun Sect, he was responsible for many things on his own. Sometimes, when he was exhausted from traveling, he would have Jiang Si carry him back.

However, after the Qingyun Sect was established, Bing Tang's strength grew stronger and stronger, so she was rarely carried by the sect leader anymore.

Before, when I saw Coco and Yu Mo, I always thought about asking Jiang Si to carry me on her back again.

Having finally seized the opportunity, they naturally wouldn't let it go.

As they walked down the street, Jiang Si suddenly said, "Your pants are a bit slippery."

"They're silk pantyhose, don't they feel nice?"

"Not good. The defense is too weak and it broke before I even used any force."

"Hey, be gentle, it's expensive."

Holding Jiang Si tightly, Bing Tang glanced at her pantyhose, as if afraid of falling.

Fortunately, it was just the spot where Jiang Si pressed her thumb that was broken.

Speaking of which, when Jiang Si pressed her fingers against her thigh, it felt like being clamped by pliers—rough and painful…

Bing Tang is already worried that her thigh will be bruised when she gets back.

"Speaking of which, Jiang Si, the news that you are Zi Yuan's boyfriend is all over the place now. Qing Luan even asked me before why the sect leader wanted her to date herself. Is it because of Shui Xian?"

"Narcissus? A water fairy? The Dragon King or Mazu?"

"is not what it means."

Rock Candy thought for a moment, "It's just narcissism."

"Oh." Upon hearing that it had nothing to do with immortals, Jiang Si immediately lost interest.

"In short, the news that Jiang Si is Zi Yuan's boyfriend has spread quite widely. Not to mention the Disaster Management Bureau, some people already know your identity. The Witch Association has kept it relatively well-kept secret, but if this continues, it's bound to arouse suspicion..."

Bing Tang carefully chose her words, "Moreover, Coco and Zi Yuan's relationship was somewhat strained recently."

"Have it?"

"some."

Jiang Si didn't notice anything, and felt that their way of getting along hadn't changed much.

But thinking back to when Coco transformed into a witch, her performance was probably a bit stiff.

It's not surprising. Coco and Ziyuan weren't familiar with each other to begin with, and with her sudden transformation into a demon, it's natural that she would be wary and distant.

"In any case, the Disaster Management Bureau is unlikely to continue investigating the identity of the magical girl Shion now."

Rock candy whispered in his ear:

"So, should we break up? Ziyuan and Jiang Si."

Seeing that Jiang Si was deep in thought, Bing Tang was not in a hurry.

After all, this matter does require further consideration.

Moreover, how to break up is also a problem; there always needs to be a convincing reason for breaking up.

We can't let Ziyuan forever occupy the title of Jiang Si's girlfriend...

"elder brother?"

Near the intersection, a somewhat puzzled call made both of them look up.

Coco was carrying a bag of groceries when she stared blankly at the older brother carrying the strange girl on his back.

The girl snuggled close to the older brother, looking exactly like a lover...

"Who is this vixen, bro? You, you're cheating on me!"

(End of this chapter)