Fairy, don't be afraid, I, Wang Daqi, am truly an honest man.

Wang Daqi's ears twitched, and he guessed, "Could it be that someone in higher up has connections?"

"You guessed right, I do have connections. My cousin is the steward of the outer sect's affairs office, in charge of repairs and miscellaneous tasks throughout Lingyun Peak."

He lowered his voice, feigning mystery, and said, "What we're doing cutting down this ironwood right now is just an appetizer. After this job is done, there's a really lucrative opportunity. I wonder if you dare to take it, brother?"

"Oh? Senior Brother Li, please speak." Wang Daqi's heart stirred, but he pretended to have a flushed face from the smell of alcohol.

"Go to the 'Cold Jade Palace' and repair the roof beams and tiles!!!"

Upon hearing the words "Hanyu Palace," Wang Daqi's heart skipped a beat.

Isn't that the bedroom of Shen Ruyan's master, Nangong Ling?

Where should I work?

Li Dahu sighed and said with a sigh, "I've only heard about it. Our Peak Master Nangong suffered a severe Dao injury in his early years, and a terrifying amount of extreme Yang fire has accumulated in his body, which erupts from time to time. How could ordinary beams and halls withstand such scorching spiritual energy? Therefore, the beams and tiles of the Cold Jade Hall have to be made of specially made cold materials, and they have to be completely replaced almost every few years. And now, it's time for repairs again."

"This job will not only take more than a month, but the pay..." Li Dahu held up two fingers, his eyes gleaming, "Two spirit stones a day!!!"

Two spirit stones!!!

That's equivalent to two thousand spirit sands! For outer disciples, that's an astronomical figure.

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"Such a good job, Senior Brother Li, are you still worried?" Wang Daqi asked knowingly.

Li Dahu gave a wry smile and put down his wine glass: "It was a sure thing, but now there's a competitor. There's this guy named Zhao Dong. He's not very good at his job, but his older brother is an inner disciple and is trying to pull strings to get the job."

At this point, Li Dahu and Zhou Caie exchanged a glance.

Zhou Cai'e gently placed her hand on the back of Li Dahu's hand, looking at Wang Daqi with a hint of expectation.

"Brother Wang, let me tell you the truth. I know how to do this job, and I can get the materials, but what I lack is a powerful connection. I heard... your Daoist partner, Junior Sister Xu Yan, has a very good relationship with Senior Sister Shen Ruyan? Senior Sister Shen is an inner disciple highly valued by the Peak Master. If she could just casually mention it on the repair roster, this job would definitely fall into our hands!!!"

Wang Daqi understood immediately.

After all that, this drinking session, besides thanking him, was also about this relationship.

Li Dahu was attracted by his "mysterious" background and wanted him to act as a middleman so he could get more business.

But to be honest, he was tempted too.

That's two spirit stones a day for a whole month!

That's an income of 60 spirit stones.

He worked there for five years, a full five years!!

He only had 50 spirit stones saved up.

Who wouldn't be tempted to earn 60 coins a month?

"Since Senior Brother Li thinks so highly of me, I'll discuss it with my wife later."

Wang Daqi patted his chest with a simple and honest expression, "Although Senior Sister Shen is aloof, she is really good to my wife. If it's just a matter of recommending someone for repairs, it shouldn't be difficult."

"Great! That's excellent!" Li Dahu was overjoyed and refilled his glass. "Brother Wang, after this is done, you'll get the lion's share of the wages. I'll definitely treat you well!!"

Li Dahu is quite clear about this.

That's just how he is in his life and work. He's very shrewd in dealing with people and situations; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to thrive in Lingyun Peak.

After the banquet ended, Wang Daqi politely declined Li Dahu's invitation to have a few more drinks since he was already there, and walked towards Qingfeng Garden under the moonlight.

A cool breeze blew, and the drunkenness in his eyes vanished instantly.

"In the Cold Jade Palace... Nangong Ling's body erupted with supreme Yang energy..."

Wang Daqi rubbed his chin. If he could get this job, it would be really good.

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The moonlight, as white as frost, shone on the Jade Heart Cabbage in Qingfeng Garden, giving it a shimmering green glow.

When Wang Daqi stepped into the entrance of Qingfeng Garden, the house was still lit by a dim yellow light.

As I pushed open the door, a faint, pleasant fragrance wafted towards me.

That was Xu Yan's unique body fragrance, mixed with a hint of spiritual herbs.

Xu Yan was sitting under the lamp mending an outer robe when she saw Wang Daqi return reeking of alcohol. She quickly put down her needlework and got up to greet him.

"Why are you drinking so much?"

Although Xu Yan complained, her actions were incredibly gentle. She helped him take off his wood-shaving-covered coat while pouring him a cup of warm water and bringing it to his lips.

Wang Daqi took the opportunity to put his arm around his wife's slender waist, chuckled, and recounted his encounter during the day and the "renovation of Hanyu Palace" that Li Dahu had mentioned.

"Repairing the Cold Jade Palace???"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan's watery eyes lit up slightly, and she stopped what she was doing.

"Two spirit stones a day... that's an incredibly high wage. If you can work for a month, we'll have some money to spare. We might even be able to design a spirit-gathering array at home, or buy you some pills to enhance your cultivation."

Seeing his wife's serious expression, Wang Daqi couldn't resist leaning over and kissing her beautiful cheek, teasingly saying, "Senior Brother Li said that many people are eyeing this job. He wants me to whisper in your ear and ask you to plead with Senior Sister Shen Ruyan. Senior Sister Shen is the Peak Master's inner disciple; as long as she nods in approval, this job is definitely ours."

Xu Yan shook her head after hearing this: "The peak master has quite a few inner disciples! With such a profitable job, it's sure we're not the only ones eyeing it."

She paused, then said seriously, "But no matter what, we have to try. However, it won't be me who goes to talk to Senior Sister Shen; it will be you who goes."

"Should I go and say it?" Wang Daqi pointed to his nose.

Seeing his simple and honest appearance, Xu Yan chuckled and looked at her man with a sly look in her eyes, then reached out her slender finger and tapped his forehead.

"Daqi, do you really think Senior Sister Shen is only taking good care of us and letting us stay here because of me???"

Wang Daqi was taken aback and said, "It must be... because of me?"

Xu Yan nodded, her breath sweet as orchids, and said, "She has plenty of junior brothers and sisters who are good to her, so why doesn't she treat others this well?"

"It's obvious that Senior Sister Shen is thinking about you. So, you'll have to plead for her yourself. You'll be a hundred times more effective than me."

She had been through it all and knew how important Wang Daqi was.

"Alright, since my wife has spoken, I'll personally sound out Senior Sister Shen after I finish the work in a couple of days."

Wang Daqi scooped Xu Yan up in his arms and carried her towards the inner room. "But for now, let's discuss cultivation first..."

Xu Yan gave a gentle reminder, then chided, "The door isn't even closed."

"Ah, right, right, close the door first!"