78: Chapter 78 Overview! Blind Boxes Again?

[Remaining Copper Coins: 34,000]

[Remaining Spirit Stones: 1,365]

[Outstanding Debt: Huo Liangyu owes 10,000 Copper Coins]

[Items: Three-Colored Crossbow Bolts, 50 soldier armor pills, Second-Rank Fine Xuanhua Axe, Second-Rank Excellent Mountain-Opening Armor, Malice Banner (Incomplete), First-Rank Azure Scale Horse, 10 sets of Second-Rank Armor, Spiritual Vein, Earth Essence Stone Fragments (Nurturing)]

[Heaven and Earth Wonders: lingze flower (First-Rank), Moonflower Rice (First-Rank)]

[Wonders: rakshasa statue (First-Rank), Ancestral Hall (First-Rank), Zhenyuan Temple (Dilapidated), Five Grains Temple (First-Rank), yanbing platform (First-Rank)]

[Battle Techniques: One Against a Thousand, Travel a Thousand Li a Day!]

[Talents: Di the Charcoal, Yan Shu, Zhou Xian, Wang Meng (Second-Rank Dao Soldier), Wang Teng, Xu Erniang, Yan Ping, and other martial artists]

[Dao Soldiers: 213 people.]

[Self: immortal seeking vine (Second-Rank), Primordial Sword Pellet (Quality Unknown)]

[Cultivation Techniques: Bainongzis Essential Guide to Spiritual Planting, Sixteen-Character Geomancy Secret Technique, Azure Emperors Legacy, Small Life-Nurturing Technique, Small Cloud and Rain Technique, Cangding Poison Dragon Flower]

"Since when did I become so wealthy?"

"Upon returning this time, once the Dao Soldiers are converted, could this be considered strong troops and sturdy horses?"

Steward Zhao knew this matter was of great importance and naturally dared not be careless.

He hurried to report it to his superiors.

There was so much that could be dug out from this roster.

The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was not Shen Yi; Shen Yi could at best kill a few evil cultivators... But the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce could use this single roster to unearth numerous strongholds, and even defensive layouts and plans!

And for Steward Zhao, this was an immense merit!

Above him were the levels of Deacon and Shopkeeper... If this matter was handled properly.

Next time, perhaps he would be addressed as Deacon Zhao!

Shen Yi was settled by Steward Zhao into a guest room at the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

Together with Yan Shu and the others.

Yan Ping and Xu Erniang went to the market... Shen Yi gave Xu Erniang some Spirit Stones.

They were responsible for purchasing spiritual plants!

They likely wouldn't be back for a while!

In the room, only Zhou Xian, Wang Teng, Yan Shu, and the others remained.

Watching his Lord hold his head high, Wang Teng's eyes darted, and he knelt on the ground, acting like a eunuch, shouting with great fervor.

"Lord Shen will reign for ten thousand generations, unifying the Jianghu..."

"This tiny Sanchuan Sand Sea will one day be Lord Shen's territory!"

"Those aristocratic families, powerful clans, and Disciples of immortal sects... will all have to align themselves with Lord Shen!"

"Any Fairy or demoness..."

Shen Yi coughed.

"Sigh! You can't just say whatever you want!"

Wang Teng chuckled and rubbed his nose.

Shen Yi took out two thousand copper coins and said in a deep voice.

"Don't be afraid of wasting them... If there is any news, notify home immediately."

"Also, I am leaving Yan Ping and the others with you... You must not treat them harshly."

"Lest I have to collect your corpse early."

"How I treat the people of Qinghe Town is how you must treat Yan Ping and the others."

"They are the ones who can save your life at critical moments!"

Wang Teng's expression became solemn. Although he was usually carefree, he would never make a mistake at a critical moment!

He was a meticulous person and naturally knew what was important and what was not!

"Lord, please rest assured... I will certainly stay disciplined in Taiping County and gather information for you!"

"Good!"

Shen Yi stood up feeling refreshed and stretched.

There was a Spiritual Vein here, and a Spirit Gathering Formation had been opened.

He sat down to begin his meditation and breathing exercises.

To be honest, he, this cultivator of heterodox paths, seemed a bit too unqualified.

He didn't cultivate at all... just busied himself with random things all day.

But it couldn't be helped.

Fortunately, the Spiritual Qi was dense now, and he still had Spirit Stones on hand.

In Qinghe Town, the only ones who needed Spirit Stones were the spiritual fields, Yan Shu, and himself.

So these Spirit Stones were enough to satisfy his short-term needs...

Three days passed in a flash.

Steward Zhao had not shown his face.

Shen Yi seemed to be getting a bit bored from staying there... his mind began to wander.

Then he saw Steward Zhao rushing in, pushing open the door.

His face was full of guilt.

"Brother Shen, I've kept you waiting..."

"This roster has been a huge help."

"The Chamber of Commerce's consultants needed to verify its authenticity and also weigh its value... only then could we offer a reward."

"Brother Shen, please don't mind!"

Shen Yi shook his head.

"How could I possibly mind!"

Steward Zhao said with a smile.

"Thanks to the roster... the Chamber of Commerce in the Beihe River Basin has already raised its alert level, and they also sent a message back expressing their gratitude to Brother Shen."

"They have already begun gathering troops and are preparing to deal with this evil sect."

"Wipe them out all at once?"

"Wipe them out all at once!"

Steward Zhao's tone was calm, as if he weren't talking about dealing with some evil sect, but rather slaughtering pigs or dogs!

Subsequently, Steward Zhao continued.

"As for that ranked Spiritual Vein... the Shopkeeper of Taiping County is grateful for Brother Shen's kindness to the Chamber of Commerce, so he has elevated that Spiritual Vein to First-Rank!"

"Not only that... in the Spiritual Vein in the Chuannan region, the Chamber of Commerce has two Third-Rank exotic consultants!"

"They are called 'River Mountain Catfish'."

"These two enlightened consultants are responsible for transporting water veins carrying Spiritual Qi to help cultivate spiritual plants..."

"They roam the underground water veins all year round!"

"The Chamber of Commerce has already made arrangements... once at the beginning of the month, and once at the end of the month."

"Brother Shen, take note: at the beginning and end of the month, the Spiritual Qi regurgitated by the two consultants can condense several drops of Spirit Water in the water."

"Whether it's drawing talismans, engraving, Formations, Medicinal Pills, forging, or spiritual cuisine... it can all be used."

"If Spiritual Qi is insufficient, this item can also be used to replenish it."

"It is quite extraordinary."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi's face was filled with wild joy.

He hadn't expected that this roster would be so precious.

Holding it in his own hands, he estimated it would only be worth a few major merits... but this Spiritual Vein was a windfall.

His Qinghe Town would no longer lack water.

Land reclamation could be expanded quite a bit as well.

Now with about three thousand people, the water source was sufficient; at the very least, they could reclaim several hundred more acres of wasteland!

In this way... income could increase significantly again!

And the Spirit Water could even serve as his own supplementary supplies...

Not to mention the trust and favor of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

He had truly made a huge profit!

His Golden Finger... seemed plain and unremarkable, but it could always hit the nail on the head!

Shen Yi was quite excited and bowed repeatedly.

"Thank you very much!"

"There's no need to thank me... If anyone should be saying thanks, it's the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce thanking Brother Shen."

"Alright, Brother Shen, in a few days I will also head to the Beihe River Basin to deal with this Great Black Heaven Mother Buddha Sect."

"This guest room will belong to you from now on."

"If you want to stay and cultivate, you may do so at any time."

"How could I be so bold."

Shen Yi looked at the room card token in Steward Zhao's hand, chuckled, and took it.

This Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was basically the Peace Hotel.

At critical moments, Wang Teng and the others could come here for refuge... and he could also come here to cultivate.

Steward Zhao smiled, didn't say much more, and got up to leave.

Seeing that the purpose of his trip was largely accomplished, Shen Yi waited for Xu Erniang to return.

He handed Yan Ping over to Wang Teng, gave all the necessary instructions... and prepared to set off back to Qinghe Town!

Just as he walked to the door, he heard someone discussing something.

"Have you heard? Recently, the Hundred Flowers Sect has been selling a batch of blind boxes... they say it's their bottom-of-the-box stock."

"These women are quite pitiful..."

Wait...

Blind boxes?

Shen Yi's body trembled!