strictlysupreme Chapter 2021 When You Are Strong
Chapter 2021 When You Are Strong
Chapter 2021 When You Are Strong
Qu Jianlei didn't expect that his casual agreement would lead to Huo Jiujian's misunderstanding.
However, this also allowed him to gain some information. It seems that when the Cangwu Realm is in crisis, it is possible that the upper realm will intervene?
But to what extent will the crisis develop before the higher world intervenes... This is really a headache.
"Lord Qu Ling, don't you know?" Lord Huo asked in surprise, but looking at his expression, he seemed a little pretentious.
"Don't think about it," Qu Jianlei waved his hand and replied seriously, "I am Hongyeling, and I have little to do with the upper realm."
There is no doubt that our company has definitely been labeled as "coming from the outside world", at least part of it is coming from the outside world.
There is no point in explaining it, not to mention that he doesn't want to explain it - the world occupied by immortal cultivation has occupied so many worlds.
However, Qu Jianlei really couldn't admit that he had any connection with Cangwu's upper realm. This was not the way to brag.
"Tsk," Huo Jiu couldn't help but smacking his lips in regret when he heard this.
He also didn't think that Hongye Ridge must have come from the upper realm, but when he heard the other party's denial, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Then he asked, "Which world do you have any connection with?"
Hearing this, Qu Jianlei looked at him with a half-smile, "Since we can cooperate, should we not be so curious?"
"That's right," Huo Jiu nodded slightly after hearing this. "By the way, you guys need a place to stay when you travel to Zhongzhou, right?"
Immortal Yongheng showed no expression, as if he didn't hear anything. Jia Shuiqing turned his head to glance at the boss.
Qu Jianlei raised his eyebrows and said casually, "Does City Lord Jiujian have any suggestions?"
"I can make room for you in Daye City," City Lord Huo said straightforwardly, "a fourth-level spiritual vein."
After a pause, he emphasized, "I can guarantee privacy, and as for security... I can also provide it."
Qu Jianlei hesitated for two or three seconds, then nodded, "Sure, I'd love to."
When Huo Jiu asked this question, he paid special attention to the expressions of the other two people.
However, Jia Shuiqing's sidelong glance was just the right expression. If she had been completely expressionless, it would have been bad.
Huo Jiujian was unable to observe whether the other party had already found a place to stay, so he invited him to board the flying boat.
The place that City Lord Huo arranged for them was on the edge of Daye City. There were even patrolling cultivators there, so it was obviously also a high-end community.
This is a small yard, less than one square kilometer, but the surrounding scenery is beautiful and very quiet, and there are no residents.
The environment in the courtyard is elegant. Although small, it has everything, including pavilions, towers, defense arrays and spirit gathering arrays.
Huo Jiujian said that this was the place used by Daye City to entertain distinguished guests, and now it was handed over to Hongye Ridge for use.
"If you want to transfer the ownership, you have to report it to the Star Palace. Do you want to transfer the ownership?"
Qu Jianlei shook his head slightly, "No need, it's the public property of the City Lord's Mansion, it's fine as long as I can use it."
Huo Jiu felt a little disappointed when he heard this, but he smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll consider it when I'm about to step down."
It is normal for a city lord to seek personal gain when he leaves office, but for a city lord at the Nascent Soul stage, the term of office can easily start from a hundred years.
So when it comes to resignation, just listen to it and don’t take it seriously.
Huo Jiujian also expressed his hope to hold a welcoming banquet to celebrate the arrival of the people from Hongyeling.
However, Qu Jianlei directly refused, "Are you worried that Xingchen Palace doesn't know and that you've cut off their path?"
In fact, City Lord Huo was just saying it out of politeness. Seeing his objection, he decisively ended the topic and left.
He also didn't want to let others know that he had already contacted Hongyeling and reached a cooperation intention.
As the transaction unfolds and continues, others may guess, but it doesn’t matter because he won’t provide evidence anyway.
After he and the servant left, Immortal Yongheng sighed, "City Lord Jiujian... is really generous."
The Five Friends Alliance's unique business is about to fail. Although the City Lord's Mansion has agreed to take a piece of the pie, it is still different after all.
Qu Jianlei smiled indifferently, "It's because of your strength that you can't take on bigger orders."
"When Immortal Wenbo looked at you, he must have had a similar feeling. Although he was unwilling, he really couldn't eat it."
Immortal Yongheng nodded, "If the City Lord's Mansion found out that he was in charge of this business, they would definitely arrest him directly."
"Isn't that the end of it?" Qu Jianlei smiled. "The Five Friends Alliance took over the business he didn't dare to do, and the City Lord's Mansion replaced you."
"The world is generally fair. You get what you want."
Immortal Yongheng felt a little uncomfortable when he heard this, but what the other person said was not wrong, was it?
He could only snort in dismay, "The repair fluid business... haha, I hope they can handle it."
Is the Lord of Daye City so awesome? That's not true.
There are thirty-six first-tier cities in Zhongzhou alone. Daye City is located on the border and ranks in the lower middle among the thirty-six cities.
Even so, that is because of its good natural environment and economic conditions, otherwise it would not even be able to make it into the middle class.
Above the thirty-six first-tier cities, there is also the Star Palace, so Huo Jiujian is really nothing in Zhongzhou.
"Okay," Qu Jianlei waved his hand, "We'll be leaving in two days. Please help look after this place."
"There is also the Seven Star Acupuncture Book, please help us collect it as well."
"No problem," Immortal Yongheng nodded decisively. This was a good thing, as it could show others the relationship between the Five Friends Alliance and Hongye Ridge.
After a pause, he asked again tentatively, "Master Qu Ling, what did you ask Brother Bo Wen to check at the Xingchen Palace... related to the auction?"
Qu Jianlei looked at him when he heard that. He didn't want to admit it at first, but when he thought about it, this guy was really unlucky today.
It was originally a unique business, but now the derived transactions have been snatched away by others.
He also spoke for the other party, but there was nothing he could do. After all, his strength was not enough to support his ambition.
No matter what, his performance today was worthy of his friend, so he just told the truth.
"I was just watching from the sidelines at the time and saw an interesting stone jar. It was later bought by a golden elixir from the Star Palace."
"In Daye City, it's best not to mention these three words," Immortal Yongheng laughed dryly.
Then he nodded again, "Stone jar? Okay, but it's really this jar... I'm a little surprised."
It can be heard that he had checked this place before, but he didn't think there was anything special about the jar.
"Try to buy it with spirit stones," Qu Jianlei said calmly, "It's not a big deal."
However, Immortal Yongheng shook his head and said, "Your idea is open-minded, but it has nothing to do with the spiritual stone when it comes to that place."
"I understand," Qu Jianlei nodded, "If it's inconvenient, forget it. There's no need to force it."
Immortal Yongheng did not continue the topic, but said, "If Master Qu Ling is interested in the auction, I can help arrange it."
"Wuyoumeng has now expanded its business to many first-tier cities and has good relations with local people."
"Auction..." Qu Jianlei was a little excited. There would definitely be a lot of good stuff at the auction in the world of immortal cultivation.
But in the end, he shook his head and said, "Forget it. The situation is so tense now. I may not have time to go."
"I understand," Immortal Yongheng said straightforwardly, "I'll arrange a spot for you in the auction. It's up to you whether you can go or not!"
"You are..." Qu Jianlei shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. In order to apply for a quota, doesn't one have to pay money or get favors?
However, Hongyeling is too popular now. At this point, he should learn to face some goodwill calmly.
So he said helplessly, "Maybe I won't be able to go to any show. I'm really busy."
Immortal Yongheng waved his hand and said, "It's alright. It's up to you whether you go or not. It's my business whether you have arranged it or not."
"I can only stay here for three days at most," Qu Jianlei shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Do you have any more news about the upper realm?"
He had never asked such a question before because it would probably cause others to make unnecessary associations.
But he had just communicated with Huo Jiujian, so he was not afraid to talk about it openly.
"No," Immortal Yongheng shook his head, "About this... you can actually ask Observer Zhiyuan."
"Him?" Qu Jianlei smiled, and a sinister face flashed through his mind.
Then he shook his head and said, "Forget it. I'll just wait for the price to rise."
Waiting for a price... to sell? Immortal Yongheng looked at him deeply and said, "You are asking for help."
"That's right," Qu Jianlei nodded, and smiled disapprovingly, "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"
Three days later, Qu Jianlei and Jia Shuiqing left the courtyard openly, released the flying boat and left.
The guards of the City Lord's Mansion also observed this scene and immediately reported, "Should we give chase?"
After a while, a message came back, "Forget it, he is the city lord's distinguished guest, he can come and go freely."
Qu Jianlei and the other man were sitting in the flying boat, and they didn't seem to be on guard at all. Even their spiritual sense was only released over a hundred kilometers.
But in fact, there was always a ruler looming behind the flying boat.
But even so, the two of them still took a long detour before returning to the manor in Liuguang City.
After returning to the manor, Qu Jianlei was not in a hurry to leave and asked Claire to make another appointment with Duan Bowen.
Five days later at noon, it was drizzling and a flying boat stopped at the gate of the manor.
Duan Bowen got off the flying boat, his face a little pale, and rushed into the manor without saying a word.
"Eh?" Mrs. Jia was comprehending the true meaning of water, and she couldn't help but frowned, "Claire, improve the defense formation."
About ten seconds later, two more flying boats flew over.
The rain is not heavy at the moment, and some people in the surrounding area have their defenses opened higher, while others have theirs lower.
The defenses of Qu Jianlei and his family's manor were originally very low, but they could not stop the rain from falling.
It mainly serves as a warning, which is basically better than nothing.
At this moment, the manor has increased its defense level, but it is not very high and is not conspicuous compared to its neighbors.
The two flying boats passed through without stopping, but soon after, three more flying boats followed behind.
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