82: Chapter 82 Pei Lingshu: Other women have worn this?

It was night.

Inside a Low Grade residence in Taiping County!

Sect Leader looked at the thousands of Spirit Stones in her hand and stored them into her storage ring.

Taiping County was protected by a Formation; just like Pei Lingshu's residence, one could easily observe the celestial phenomena in the sky from here.

She suffered from insomnia. Scenes of cruel slaughter flickered before her eyes, keeping her from finding peace for a long time.

Immortal Cultivators could manipulate magic, but that did not mean they were formidable in combat.

The Hundred Flowers Sect was the most prominent example of this.

If they were in the Central Plains, it would be somewhat better, as the Imperial Court had its own rules.

But in the Sanchuan Sand Sea, they became a piece of fat meat on the chopping block, with everyone wanting to take a bite.

For now, although they had Spirit Stones in hand, it was only enough for them to linger on for a few short years.

The Yang Family would certainly not let them go. If she guessed correctly, the losses of troops and generals on the road to Pingyang Prefecture earlier were inextricably linked to the Yang Family.

But no one would admit to such things, and she could only swallow this bitter fruit.

So what should they do next?

Should they just wait for death?

Would that be worthy of the ancestors of the Hundred Flowers Sect?

Their dojo had been occupied by thieves, and they were forced to leave their homeland.

Surrounded by foreign enemies and coveted by the Yang Family, everything felt like a massive, heavy stone pressing down on Sect Leader, making it hard for her to breathe.

A delicate figure slowly opened her eyes and walked towards Sect Leader.

Sect Leader turned her head, pulled a little girl into her arms, and took out a Spirit Stone.

"Have the Spirit Stones run out?"

"Here, take this… cultivate well!"

The little girl didn't take it, her eyes bright as she asked, "Sect Master… where are we going next?"

"I don't know."

"Otherwise, let's find a noble family and serve as retainers… Our own Legacy is in the way of spiritual plants."

"At worst, we can just farm for them."

Sect Leader smiled.

"It's not that simple… people's hearts are unfathomable. Look at the Feng Family, that's a clear example!"

"Without signing a contract with a noble family, they can only act in the shadows."

"The majesty of the Imperial Court still holds, so they don't dare to be too presumptuous!"

"But signing a contract with a noble family… wouldn't that mean being controlled by others?"

"By then… I'm afraid there will be no good fruit for us to eat."

"Sect Master sister… what do you think of that person from earlier today?"

"I see that he is not afraid of the Feng Family, so he must have a background."

"Besides… the Peach Blossom Spirit seeds in his hands are something our Hundred Flowers Sect can quickly cultivate and nurture."

"This way, we can be considered useful!"

"At worst, we can just be more careful when signing the contract… That way, we won't just sit around and eat through our resources!"

Sect Leader shook her head.

"That person is also deep and calculating… Although thanks to him, we sold all the blind boxes and obtained thousands of Spirit Stones."

"But unknowingly, we also obscured his vision."

"So much so that we didn't even know when he slipped away."

"Dealing with such people is a troublesome affair…"

"This…"

Before she could finish speaking, a knock on the door was heard.

This was a remote residence; although it had some Spiritual Qi, it was located in an isolated area. Relying on its cheap price, Sect Leader had rented it.

Hearing someone there, her expression tightened. There was no shortage of desperate outlaws in this world… She asked through the door in a deep voice, "Who is it?"

A somewhat familiar voice replied.

"Sect Leader… I have long admired your name."

Sect Leader suspiciously opened a crack in the door and discovered… it was actually the attendant who had been following that Young Master in green.

Her heart eased slightly, and she asked in a deep voice, "Do you have business here?"

The person who came was Wang Teng… Wang Teng said with a smile, "I would like to discuss a business deal with Sect Leader…"

Sect Leader said in a deep voice, "My Hundred Flowers Sect is a small temple; there is no business to discuss."

"Not so… not so…"

"My master knows that the Hundred Flowers Sect is in difficult times and wants to extend a helping hand!"

"If Sect Leader thinks it is acceptable… you can go to Qinghe Town to find my master."

"My master is truly covetous of talent."

A cold sneer appeared on Sect Leader's face.

"I'm afraid of dying without knowing why."

Seeing this, Wang Teng waved his hand and smiled.

"You joke… Sect Leader, as an Immortal Cultivator, you should be qualified to meet the various officials of the Taiping County government."

"You can ask Registrar Feng… or you can ask Commander Chu Xiong of the Ministry of War."

"If Sect Leader is worried, you can also ask Steward Zhao of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce!"

"These are all my master's friends… enough to vouch for my master."

"Besides that, my master was once the third-place finisher in the Pingyang Prefecture Dao Examination."

"But unfortunately, due to the chaos caused by noble families… he was exiled to this remote, impoverished place."

Wang Teng was the scout Shen Yi had placed in Taiping County.

In addition to gathering various secrets, clues, and intelligence, he also needed to maneuver between major forces. He was quick-witted and naturally would not limit his focus to just that small plot of land.

Recruiting troops and horses, and enlisting talent, was also absolutely necessary.

This was a very rare and valuable self-drive, which was also the reason Shen Yi placed him in Taiping County.

Wang Teng knew that Qinghe Town was in a development stage, and understanding the utility of the Hundred Flowers Sect, he had an idea. Hence this visit!

His eloquence caused a hint of hesitation to appear in Sect Leader's eyes.

Seeing this, Wang Teng did not linger and handed over a calling card.

"If Sect Leader is interested, you can come to the guest room of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce… I have been staying there for a long time!"

"Thank you for your trouble!"

Seeing the door slowly close… Wang Teng left with his people. Only Sect Leader was left behind, lost in thought!

On the other side, early morning.

The gates of Qinghe Town opened… Shen Yi returned with his men!

Returning from this trip, in addition to the treasures in his Storage Pouch, there were also quite a few supplies and provisions, as well as some spiritual plant seedlings.

Of course, Shen Yi didn't need to worry about the spiritual plant seedlings.

On the yanbing platform, Shen Yi called a halt to those practicing battle tactics… and placed the Xuanhua Axe, the Mountain Opening Armor, and the Azure Scale Horse into Wang Meng's hands!

Under the envious gazes of many Dao soldiers, he offered some words of encouragement before leaving.

The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce acted quickly; already, Cultivators had arrived to cultivate the water veins and rivers!

Qinghe Town was square-shaped and now had over three thousand commoners, but it was still empty.

Old Village Chief planned out the direction of the water veins, the underground rivers, and the diversion of underground channels… After submitting them to Shen Yi for approval, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce began construction.

Originally, Qinghe Town relied on a few wells to survive. The water source could support the growth of grain, but it was slightly insufficient to be called abundant.

The establishment of these water veins resolved this worry!

Although it was approaching winter, the Sanchuan Sand Sea remained hot and dry… After inspecting the city walls and seeing that the iron blood armor in the blacksmith shop had also shown some progress, Shen Yi returned to his residence with satisfaction!

He saw Pei Lingshu holding an ancient scripture, sitting gracefully like a lady from an ancient painting. She was dignified and elegant.

Shen Yi chuckled and slowly stepped forward.

"Rich lady… oh no, Miss Pei."

"What do you think of this dharma robe?"

"Has another woman worn it?"

"Uh… looking for trouble, are you?"

Shen Yi was instantly dumbfounded.

Seeing this, Pei Lingshu said indifferently, "But if it's modified, it can still be worn."

"This… alright then."

This tsundere rich lady!