73: Moving into Xiaoyao City (Part 1)

After half a month of expansion, the daily income of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones exceeded one hundred.

This also made Luo Fei more vigilant; at the slightest sign of trouble, he would immediately arrange for his subordinates to investigate the situation.

He was afraid of any unexpected occurrences.

It wasn't until more than two months later that Luo Fei stopped being so nervous, and the Mid-Grade Spirit Stones earned in a month reached five thousand.

This was after distributing the remaining Mid-Grade Spirit Stones to Zhao Si and the others; otherwise, it would have been even more.

However, almost all Utility Disciples from the former Chang Sheng Sect who had a special skill had already partnered with them.

To earn more Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, they would need to cooperate with the Utility Disciples from the relocated Xiaoyao Sect.

Luo Fei was already under considerable pressure, so he naturally didn't dare to consider that aspect.

News about the relocation of Xiaoyao City, which had been delayed for nearly three months, also arrived.

Utility Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples would simultaneously move into Xiaoyao Sect in ten days.

This time, all Outer Sect Disciples would move into the inner city of Xiaoyao City.

Only Foundation Establishment Elders, Inner Sect Disciples, and Core Disciples remained within the Xiaoyao Sect.

Outside Xiaoyao City, a large number of ordinary people would also be relocated to live and cultivate farmland.

The Foundation Establishment Pill auction, originally scheduled for mid-year, was postponed until after the Outer Sect Disciples and Utility Disciples moved into Xiaoyao City.

Upon receiving the news, Luo Fei immediately put down his affairs and went to Zhang Qingxiao's home.

He reported the situation in detail.

"Has anyone been paying attention to our business recently?"

"Have any of your subordinate Cultivators acted unusually?"

Zhang Qingxiao wasn't too concerned about when they would move to Xiaoyao City.

As long as Xiaoyao Sect gave the order, he would just follow it.

What he cared about most now was the business; an income of over three thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones a month would definitely attract Foundation Establishment Cultivators to seize it if they knew.

"It hasn't attracted the attention of other Cultivators."

"My subordinate Cultivators are also very honest."

"Over the past two months, everyone has earned a lot of Spirit Stones, and coupled with the specialized secret investigation team I established as per Brother Zhang's instructions, no one dares to cause trouble."

Luo Fei was very confident about this point.

Currently, even the lowest-ranking subordinates can easily earn two or three Mid-Grade Spirit Stones a month, which is completely comparable to those Cultivators who go out to hunt Yao Beasts or rely on dangerous Sect missions.

With such a good thing, even if a knife were at their throats, most subordinates probably wouldn't reveal anything about the business.

"That's good. Management must be strict."

"Before I Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, we must never be targeted by Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"Since Outer Sect Disciples and Utility Disciples are moving to Xiaoyao City in ten days, we also need to pay attention to the situation of the Cultivators cooperating with us these few days."

"If someone doesn't want to cooperate with us because they're moving to Xiaoyao City, we mustn't force them."

"After terminating the cooperation, these people must make an oath not to disclose anything about our cooperation."

Over the past two months, Zhang Qingxiao had also been to Xiaoyao City twice and knew that the living conditions in Xiaoyao City were much better than where the Utility Disciples previously lived.

There were eight markets in the outer city, none of which were far from the Utility Disciple living areas.

Even the Utility Disciple living furthest away would only take half an hour at most to walk to the market.

In such a clean, comfortable environment, close to the market, it would give Utility Disciples a false sense of great security.

At that time, there would definitely be some Utility Disciples who had cooperated with them who would no longer wish to continue.

Regardless, cooperating with them would reduce the income of most Utility Disciples with special skills.

They were willing to give up these profits before because cooperating with them was safer.

Moving to Xiaoyao City is different; even a small mosquito is still meat, especially for these Utility Disciples who are accustomed to being frugal...

Zhang Qingxiao deeply understood this.

Therefore, they must be prepared for various situations with this portion of cooperating Utility Disciples.

"Brother Zhang, if we easily agree to these Cultivators' requests to terminate cooperation, it will greatly affect our business..."

"Could it be..."

Luo Fei had also considered this when he came, but he didn't want to easily terminate cooperation with these Cultivators.

In his opinion, the current cooperation benefited both sides.

As long as they were firm, these Utility Disciples wouldn't dare to be presumptuous.

He had even prepared to make an example of someone.

If there truly was an ignorant Cultivator, he would simply make him disappear from this world.

At the same time, strengthening supervision over these Utility Disciples would ensure foolproofness and prevent problems.

"Do as I say."

"What we need now is stability; there must be no hidden dangers."

Zhang Qingxiao interrupted Luo Fei before he could finish speaking.

"I will do as Brother Zhang instructs."

Although Luo Fei was still somewhat unwilling, believing his method wouldn't cause any hidden dangers, he didn't insist.

"Luo Fei, the reason we can earn so many Spirit Stones now is because these Utility Disciples are willing to cooperate with us wholeheartedly."

"If we cause their dissatisfaction, even if we are careful, it will leave hidden dangers."

"Doing business emphasizes harmony for wealth."

"If a Cultivator becomes dissatisfied or even resentful towards us, they might not do anything bad under our pressure."

"However, we will always have moments of oversight, and these resentful Cultivators are very likely to secretly reveal our cooperation."

"You can't always have people watching them..."

Zhang Qingxiao saw that Luo Fei was still somewhat unwilling and patiently explained the pros and cons.

"Brother Zhang, I was thinking too simply."

"I will completely follow Brother Zhang's instructions on this matter and will also make it clear to my subordinates."

After listening, Luo Fei no longer insisted on his original idea.

"It's good that you've understood."

"After you go back, immediately arrange for your subordinates to have these Cultivators cooperating with us make an oath not to reveal anything about our cooperation."

Seeing that Luo Fei had taken his words to heart, Zhang Qingxiao also felt relieved.

He didn't keep Luo Fei for dinner today.

After seeing Luo Fei off, Zhang Qingxiao briefly spoke to Zhou Yun, then took gifts and went to Li Wanqing's residence.

Some time ago, when he visited the Li Family to see the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he overheard the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator unintentionally mention this matter.

The Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator subtly hinted that he should come over.

Although he didn't have that kind of intention, it was difficult to refuse the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator's kindness.

After all, when he was asking for advice on how to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator didn't hide anything from him.

Since seeking advice from the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he had gained a greater understanding of Foundation Establishment.

At the same time, he also realized the difficulty of Foundation Establishment.

If it weren't for his attribute panel, given his circumstances, the probability of successfully achieving Foundation Establishment would be less than one percent.

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