175: Chapter 175: Money Makes You Arrogant

At this moment.

Elder Zhao hurried away and just as hurriedly returned.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the expression on his face had completely changed.

It had shifted from his previous probing to enthusiasm.

"Elder Xiao, the Sect Master has agreed."

"From today onwards, that plot of land belongs to the Eternal Night Demon Sect."

Elder Zhao cupped his hands with a smile.

Xiao Ran naturally responded enthusiastically, quickly taking out a cloth bag from his storage ring and pushing it toward Elder Zhao.

"Here are 300,000 Spirit Stones. Elder Zhao, please count them."

"The item from just now can be considered a greeting gift for you, Elder."

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhao's mouth stretched into a wide grin, and he immediately took it with one hand.

He probed it with his Divine Sense, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

300,000 Spirit Stones, not a single one missing.

Added to that Spiritual Plant, the Luoxia Sect had made a fortune on this transaction.

"Elder Xiao is straightforward!"

He stood up and poured tea himself.

"From now on, the Luoxia Sect and the Eternal Night Demon Sect are neighbors."

"If you need anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask."

Xiao Ran picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"You are too kind, Elder Zhao."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Xiao Ran stood up to take his leave.

Elder Zhao saw him all the way to the mountain gate, his face full of smiles.

"Safe travels, Elder Xiao."

Xiao Ran and Song He transformed into streaks of light and flew toward Sunset Mountain.

Elder Zhao stood at the mountain gate, watching their backs gradually disappear, the smile on his face slowly fading.

Just at this moment.

A figure emerged from the Void Realm and landed beside him.

It was an old man with white hair, a refined face, and an unfathomable Aura.

It was none other than the Luoxia Sect Sect Master—Sect Master Zhou Tianxing.

Void Refinement Peak.

"Sect Master."

Elder Zhao bowed.

Sect Master Zhou Tianxing nodded, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes as he looked in the direction where Xiao Ran had disappeared.

"Xiao Ran of the Eternal Night Demon Sect... is that the kid who caused such a commotion in White Emperor City?"

Elder Zhao nodded.

"That's him. A Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator in his twenties, and he didn't even blink when handing over 300,000 Spirit Stones."

Sect Master Zhou Tianxing became interested.

"Interesting. I doubt his visit to the Far North Land is just for that piece of land."

Elder Zhao hesitated for a moment: "Sect Master, that land is close to the Poison Barrier Forest. Why would he buy it?"

Sect Master Zhou Tianxing said indifferently.

"Whatever he does has nothing to do with us. That land wasn't worth much anyway, so selling it was fine."

"It is of no consequence."

He turned and walked up the mountain.

"Besides, who said the land will always be theirs?"

...

East of Sunset Mountain, west of the Poison Barrier Forest.

Xiao Ran and Song He landed on that open ground.

It was a hundred-mile stretch of wasteland, overgrown with weeds and jagged with rocks.

In the distance was the grey Poison Barrier Forest, and nearby were desolate hills.

Song He looked around, his mouth twitching.

"Elder, this place... isn't it a bit too desolate?"

Xiao Ran ignored him, simply staring at the distant Poison Barrier Forest, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

The ten thousand poison bead in his palm grew slightly warm, as if calling out to him.

"Good stuff."

He whispered to himself.

Song He looked blank.

Xiao Ran withdrew his gaze and turned around: "Let's go, back to the stronghold. We're moving."

Eternal Night Demon Sect stronghold.

Xiao Ran landed in front of the main gate.

In the courtyard, Patrol Captain Bai Qiushui was practicing swordsmanship, his Sword Qi like a rainbow.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong was moving stones, Captain Leng Yue was wiping her long sword nearby, and Captain Zhao Wuji was practicing his horse stance.

Finance Manager Shen Qing sat in the corner, eyes closed in meditation, with Spiritual Qi faintly flowing around him.

Lin Xue held her short sword, practicing her hacking and slashing over and over again.

Seeing Xiao Ran enter, everyone stopped what they were doing.

"The Elder has returned!"

Xiao Ran scanned the area and nodded: "Pack your things, we are moving."

Everyone was stunned.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong scratched his head: "Elder, moving where?"

Xiao Ran said: "East of Sunset Mountain, near the Sword Qi Great Wall. That land is now ours."

Everyone looked at each other.

Patrol Captain Bai Qiushui put away his sword and frowned.

"Elder, that land is close to the Poison Barrier Forest. I'm afraid it's not very safe."

He had memorized the general map after coming to the Far North Land.

Xiao Ran looked at him without saying much.

"With me here, it is very safe."

Patrol Captain Bai Qiushui nodded subconsciously.

"The more dangerous the place, the greater the opportunity. The Poison Barrier Forest is a Forbidden Ground, but that also means it holds things others cannot obtain."

Xiao Ran continued.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong was the first to stand up: "Elder, I'm with you! Wherever you say we go, we go!"

Captain Leng Yue also nodded: "Me too."

Captain Zhao Wuji shouldered his silver spear and grinned.

"Elder, I have no other requests."

Patrol Captain Bai Qiushui also nodded.

Xiao Ran: "Good. Then let's go."

Thus, Xiao Ran took his own team, along with Song He and the Cultivators who were originally stationed there, and began the great relocation.

This was the first time since the Eternal Night Sect established a stronghold in the Far North Land.

New stronghold.

Everyone landed on the open ground, looking at the wasteland before them, all feeling a bit dazed.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong muttered: "This place... is it too desolate?"

Captain Leng Yue looked around: "There isn't even a place to shelter from the wind and rain."

Captain Zhao Wuji put down his silver spear and looked around: "Elder, where are we staying?"

Xiao Ran pointed to the surroundings with his finger.

"Such a big place."

"Where else to stay? We'll build it ourselves!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and sent a stream of spiritual power into the ground.

In an instant, the ground shook, the soil churned, and a stone platform rose from the ground.

"We are all Cultivators, are you afraid of having no place to live?"

Everyone looked at each other, realizing it made sense!

So Patrol Captain Bai Qiushui took the lead.

He drew his long sword, and a streak of Sword Qi slashed toward the distant cliff wall.

The cliff wall cracked, and countless rocks tumbled down.

He pointed his sword repeatedly, and those stones were cut into neat stone bricks in the air, falling neatly to the ground.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong stepped forward, picked up a giant boulder with both hands, and placed it on the ground.

With one punch, the boulder cracked, turning into several flat stone slabs.

Captain Leng Yue swung her long sword repeatedly, smoothing the stone slabs until they were as smooth as mirrors.

Captain Zhao Wuji used his silver spear to lift the stone slabs and lay them steadily on the ground.

Xiao Ran stood on high ground, watching these people working enthusiastically, feeling extremely satisfied.

Indeed, they were good workers.

He raised his hand and sent a stream of spiritual power into the ground.

The ground shook again, and stone houses rose from the ground one after another.

He pointed his fingers repeatedly, and those stone houses automatically arranged themselves, forming neat streets.

He also took some seeds of spiritual flowers and Spiritual Plants from his storage ring and scattered them on the ground.

With a surge of spiritual power, the seeds sprouted, grew, and bloomed.

In an instant, the wasteland was covered in flowers of all colors.

Everyone watched, dumbfounded.

Deputy Commander Tie Xiong swallowed: "Elder, your methods..."

Xiao Ran said indifferently: "Spirit Severing Stage, moving mountains and filling seas, turning stones into gold, these are just minor tricks."

After speaking, he raised his hand and carved four large characters on the cliff wall.

"Eternal Night Villa"

The brushstrokes were like swords, the Aura like a rainbow.

An hour later.

A brand new stronghold appeared on the wasteland.

The main halls were neatly arranged, and the streets were wide and flat.

Spiritual flowers and Spiritual Plants adorned the area, and stream water was diverted from the mountain, passing through the entire stronghold.

Although it lacked the grandeur of the Eternal Night Demon Sect, it was ten times better than the old stronghold.

Song He stood on high ground, looking at all this.

Decades.

He had been in the Far North Land for decades, and this was the first time he had built a new stronghold.

Xiao Ran walked to his side.

"Deacon Song, are you satisfied?"

Song He took a deep breath and bowed: "Elder, your subordinate is impressed."