I run a casino in the immortal realm.

The fervor on Li Zhan's face instantly cooled, replaced by undisguised astonishment and anger: "Give Zheng Yifei 10% of the shares?!"

He slammed his hand on the table, making the teacup vibrate, and even a trace of his Golden Core stage aura leaked out: "Young Sect Master, if you hand over one-tenth of your wealth to the sect, I, Li Zhan, will have no objection."

But who is Zheng Yifei? A mere inner disciple in the Qi Refining stage, a good-for-nothing with five spiritual roots—what right does he have to take a 10% share?

Xu Zhengkun frowned slightly: "Seventh Elder, the entire concept of this logistics department, from airship dispatch to warehousing operations and the charging model, was all planned by him."

Without him, there would be no treasure trove.

"So what?"

Li Zhan sneered repeatedly, revealing the arrogance of a Golden Core stage ancestor: "In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. It's true that he came up with an idea. Young Sect Master can reward him with 100,000 or 200,000 spirit stones, or even give him a position as a steward or director, with a higher monthly salary. I wouldn't have any objections."

But these shares are the foundation for future generations to receive dividends!

Li Zhan became more and more excited as he spoke, even standing up and pacing back and forth: "Young Sect Master, this logistics department's business is meant to operate for hundreds or even thousands of years!"

We four families have invested real money and taken on all the risks, while Zheng Yifei just talks nonsense and wants to suck blood from this treasure trove for generations.

If this rule is established, will any disciple who comes up with an idea be entitled to a share of the sect's profits?

This is absolutely ridiculous!

Xu Zhengkun fell silent.

From Zheng Yifei's extremely forward-thinking business perspective, it's perfectly normal to invest in technology or ideas as equity.

But in the world of cultivation, Li Zhan's logic is the mainstream.

The businesses of cultivation families are built by generations of people shedding blood and sweat, risking the lives of high-level cultivators.

Zheng Yifei, a mere Qi Refining stage cultivator, attempted to seize 10% of the permanent shares with just a business plan, which indeed crossed the bottom line of these established families.

Seeing Xu Zhengkun deep in thought, Li Zhan softened his tone and said earnestly, "Young Sect Master, my Li family is willing to contribute money and effort to fully support your grand ambitions."

But I firmly disagree with Zheng Yifei's proposed 10% share. Not only me, but the First Elder and the Fifth Elder would probably not agree to it either if they knew.

It's not worth ruining the harmony between our four families for the sake of a Qi Refining stage disciple.

Xu Zhengkun picked up his teacup and gently blew on the floating spirit tea leaves.

He knew that it was unrealistic to force Li Zhan to accept Zheng Yifei's shares now; pushing him too far would only backfire.

"I understand the Seventh Elder's concerns."

Xu Zhengkun put down his teacup, his tone returning to calm: "Regarding Zheng Yifei's shares, let's put it on hold for now. I'll go back and discuss it with him again to see if we can compensate him with a one-time reward or other means."

The logistics department is about to be established, so let's not let these trivial matters spoil our harmony."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhan breathed a sigh of relief and put on a smile again: "Young Sect Master is wise! As long as that kid isn't given permanent profit-sharing rights, my Li family is even willing to offer more spirit stones as compensation, as a reward for him."

After finishing their business, Xu Zhengkun stood up, preparing to take his leave.

Li Zhan quickly got up to see him off, escorting Xu Zhengkun all the way to the white jade steps outside the main hall.

Just as Xu Zhengkun was about to unleash his flying sword and take off, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Li Zhan with a deep gaze.

"Seventh Elder, there's something I need to remind you of before I leave."

Xu Zhengkun's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Young Sect Master, please speak."

Li Zhan felt a chill and quickly lowered his head.

"From now on, the Li family should stop targeting Zheng Yifei in secret."

Xu Zhengkun stared into Li Zhan's eyes and said, word by word, "Do you know whose suggestion it was to bring your Li family into the logistics department?"

Li Zhan froze, an unbelievable thought flashing through his mind: "Could it be...?"

"That's right, it's Zheng Yifei."

Xu Zhengkun said calmly, "Your Li family wasn't originally on my shortlist. It was Zheng Yifei who strongly suggested it, saying that the Li family controls spiritual materials, and if they don't get involved, the logistics department will be missing a leg."

He said he had no deep-seated hatred towards the Li family, and that any harm he had done to them was merely a matter of official business and not a deliberate act against them.

Li Zhan's expression instantly became incredibly complex, a mixture of shock, astonishment, shame, and even a hint of lingering fear.

Xu Zhengkun continued, "When the Inspectorate investigated your Li family's taxes and the Information Office exposed prices, he was in that position, handling official business and sharing the burden for the sect."

He did not personally take a single spirit stone from your Li family.

Now that he has a chance to make a fortune, the first family he thinks of is still yours, the Li family.

"Seventh Elder, we are all seeking longevity and resources. Since we can sit together at the same table and eat meat, why make a blood feud over past official matters?"

After Xu Zhengkun finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, which transformed into a streak of five-colored light that shot into the sky and disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds in an instant.

Li Zhan stood still, motionless for a long time.

A mountain breeze blew by, making him a little more awake.

He recalled the past few months, how he had grown to hate Zheng Yifei to the core because of the taxes and newspapers, and how he had even tacitly approved of the Fourth Elder Hu family's plan to kill Zheng Yifei in the upcoming sect competition.

"What a Zheng Yifei..."

Li Zhan muttered to himself, his eyes filled with an extremely complex expression.

He had initially thought Zheng Yifei was an arrogant and ignorant fool who relied on the sect leader's backing.

Unexpectedly, this kid was not only ruthless, but also had an astonishingly grand vision! He had just cut the Li family's flesh with a knife, and the next day he was holding a treasure bowl, smilingly inviting the Li family to join him.

If such a person were an enemy, it would be impossible for one to eat or sleep in peace.

However, if they are business partners, they can bring unimaginable benefits.

"Someone come here!"

Li Zhan suddenly turned around and shouted sternly at the empty hall.

A trusted steward appeared instantly, as if by magic, and knelt on one knee: "What are the master's orders!"

"Immediately send a message to Li Xian, and also to those unruly brats in the family."

Li Zhan's eyes sharpened, carrying an unyielding pressure: "From this day forward, anyone who dares to secretly sabotage Zheng Yifei, or participate in any conspiracy against him, will have their legs broken, their cultivation abolished, and be expelled from the family!"

The steward trembled. Although he didn't understand why the head of the family had suddenly changed his attitude towards Zheng Yifei, he still loudly replied, "Yes, sir!"

Li Zhan took a deep breath and looked towards the main peak.

As long as the logistics department can be built, the Li family can earn back many times over the spirit stones they lost.

What does face matter when there are tens of millions of spirit stones in profit every year? What do past grudges matter?

"Hu Lie, Hu Lie, do you still want to kill him during the sect competition?"

Li Zhan's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile: "You have no idea what kind of monster you're facing, and you have no idea that the Qingyun Sect's fate has already changed."