85: Chapter 85 Prelude

In the days that followed.

The number of applicants became increasingly large.

The number of people arriving in Qingye City was becoming so high that it was almost bursting at the seams.

During this period, many factions approached Yuan Chen, hoping to rent stalls.

Yuan Chen let them all out.

As for some of the inns, they were all under Yuan Chen's own control.

After these people arrived, they couldn't just sleep on the streets, right?

That would be beneath their status.

Yuan Chen only needed to casually hire some waiters and managers to open for business.

And there were plenty of these in Qingye City.

As for this event, apart from Yuan Chen, it was the Niu clan of Qingye City that profited the most.

They were almost getting soft hands from receiving so many Spirit Stones.

Yuan Chen stipulated that for every guest hosted, one percent of the accommodation fee could be extracted.

Don't underestimate this one percent.

Yuan Chen was truly unscrupulous.

A regular room cost one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone per night.

As for high-end hotels with an extra bouquet of flowers in the room, they cost three Mid-Grade Spirit Stones per night.

Many who wanted to participate in the competition really couldn't afford the accommodation fees and simply found a random spot outside the city to wait for the recruitment to begin.

For this reason, the entire Niu clan in the city took action.

Some even rented out the houses they lived in.

They themselves rolled off outside the city to sleep under trees.

It could be said they took the homestay business to the extreme.

"Husband, the selection begins tomorrow. Won't you go take a look?"

In the evening, Ye Lingling came to find Yuan Chen.

Yuan Chen had just finished forging a high-grade spiritual tool.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"No rush!"

He was still one short of ten, and he planned to make it a round number.

Looking at the spiritual flute in his hand, Yuan Chen couldn't help but rub his chin.

Others became more skilled the more they practiced, and the results got better.

But he discovered that no matter how much he practiced, his experience wouldn't change in the slightest.

The quality of the Spiritual Artifact would not change in the slightest either.

It seemed he could only rely on the experience given by the System to level up.

He tossed the flute aside casually, preparing to start forging again.

When forging, he also had to be careful to make them look more delicate.

After all, they were gifts for his future wives.

It wouldn't be very appropriate to make a giant axe for them to carry around.

Therefore, what he forged were basically long swords, whips, and the like, which were suitable for women to use.

That's right.

As long as they were selected, they would definitely be his wives.

He had specifically arranged the time to last three days.

He didn't believe that his Ethereal Body wouldn't have an effect within three days.

Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth curled into a slight smile.

Even Zixia, a Seven-Tribulation Loose Immortal, had a somewhat abnormal tone when speaking to him during this period.

Calls like "Yuan Chen-er~" made his little heart tingle.

Taking her down wouldn't be a problem.

He didn't believe there would be any big shots like Zixia among the women participating.

"Then should we notify them to postpone the time by two days?"

Ye Lingling couldn't help but ask.

Yuan Chen turned his head and asked Ye Lingling to come closer.

After Ye Lingling walked closer.

Yuan Chen whispered a few words.

"Like this... like that... and then like this..."

After a while, Ye Lingling looked at Yuan Chen in shock.

You can do that?

You can make a simple recruitment drive this fancy?

"Alright, go. Once your husband finishes the work in his hands, I will go start it."

Hearing Yuan Chen's words.

Ye Lingling nodded.

She then turned and left Yuan Chen's cultivation room.

She arrived in the main hall and had all of Yuan Chen's wives gather.

By the way, she brought all the children along as well.

After everyone arrived, Ye Lingling explained Yuan Chen's idea.

After hearing it, the few who loved to play, like Hua Tong, immediately had eyes that shone with dazzling light.

One by one, they exclaimed, hugging their children and patting their chests, saying there was no problem.

The next day.

A dense crowd appeared on the outskirts of the large square.

In the surrounding buildings, there were also curious heads popping out one by one.

Even if they were far away, it didn't matter; their eyesight was perfectly capable of seeing everything clearly.

However, ordinary people couldn't enter the buildings.

Because the better the viewing platform, the more expensive the price.

A single spot could be completely reserved for the duration of the recruitment, and the highest price required had already reached ten High-Grade Spirit Stones.

Many people secretly cursed Yuan Chen for being a real dog.

A member of the Dragon Clan actually scamming people like this.

But even though many people cursed, there were still rich second-generation heirs who booked them to show off.

Or some big shots who found it interesting came and didn't want to squeeze in with the crowd, so they rented them.

As the number of people increased.

The crowd started to get noisy.

"Why hasn't it started yet?"

"Exactly, it's almost noon!"

"You say we can't control when he starts this event, but what's with needing a ticket to enter here?"

"Brother, it's only a one Low-Grade Spirit Stone ticket for entry, no need to say more, right!"

"Is one Low-Grade Spirit Stone not money? Hey, wait, one Low-Grade Spirit Stone? Why was mine two?"

"Ah? What? Hmm... Mine was two as well!"

Hu Qi said hurriedly.

They were on good terms with the Green Bull clan.

It was the Green Bull ticket seller at the entrance who gave them a backdoor deal.

They couldn't sell out their Green Bull brother.

Over a hundred people from their clan had come in to watch the excitement.

Over the past few days, it had been a significant sum; might as well save where they could!

"Oh, then it seems I misheard."

"Everyone, quiet down!"

Just as the crowd was clamoring, a man appeared in mid-air.

It was Niu Dadu after transforming.

But not many people paid attention to his words.

Niu Dadu wiped away cold sweat.

That shout just now was only heard in every part of the city because he used the Lion's Roar technique.

But it clearly wasn't because the sound wasn't loud enough; it was simply that no one paid any attention to a small fry like him.

His expression turned ugly.

He was suddenly at a loss.

There were many large clans present that he knew of, and he dared not shout a second time!

Just as he was hesitating, a voice came to his ear.

"Quiet!"

The scene immediately quieted down.

Niu Dadu looked back.

It was actually the Grand Elder of the Azure Dragon Palace.

His expression froze.

The Grand Elder had always supported the first wife's lineage; he hadn't expected him to show up in person today.

And on the other side.

After shouting, the Grand Elder also felt a bit guilty.

Even he had many figures he couldn't afford to offend.

But thinking that Yuan Chen was supported by the Dragon Clan Headquarters, his spine immediately stiffened again.

Hmph, if anyone has any dissatisfaction, bring it to me.

I am a die-hard supporter of the second wife's lineage.

Seeing the chaos on the scene, how could he not manage it?

The effect seemed pretty good.

As the Grand Elder of the Azure Dragon Palace, he still had some face.

His heart was filled with joy.

He calmly said to Niu Dadu.

"Continue!"

"Alright, alright!"

Niu Dadu said hurriedly.

Then he said directly.

"From now on, the recruitment officially begins."

However, before it begins, there is still a two-day warm-up segment.

I hope that after watching it, the contestants who previously thought about not participating after signing up can change their minds and actively join in.

After saying this, he retreated behind the scenes.

And at this moment, a strange piece of music started playing.

"Where is spring! Where is spring..."