Chapter 105: You are really good at disguising yourself in your own store!

Xu Qingzhou and Sixth Elder quickly finalized the branch plan.

That is, to first open two branches in Yuhe City and Yunshan City.

In Huai Dong County, centered around Lingyue City, they would spread to the surrounding cities.

In Liangbei County, they would develop around Yuhe City as the center.

After thoroughly taking over these two counties, they would go directly to Taixu City and the Royal Capital to open branches.

Apart from the two branches in Yuhe City and Yunshan City, the other stores would definitely need to cooperate with Wanbao Pavilion.

After all, with the Xu Family's foundation and strength, going to some distant places where they are unfamiliar would surely lead to them being easily controlled by local forces.

A slight mistake could even result in them doing the work for others.

However, Xu Qingzhou was not in a hurry; this was just a general plan and could be taken slowly.

After the plan was finalized, Xu Qingzhou was ready to leave, but he didn't expect…

When going downstairs, Xu Qingzhou actually found Xu Chu in the first-floor lobby; he was drinking.

[These two new wines are indeed good, but it's a pity they are newly brewed. If they were ten or even a hundred years old, they would definitely taste better.]

This kid was still disguised, just like last time at Miao Yin Pavilion. If he hadn't heard his thoughts, Xu Qingzhou wouldn't have discovered his presence.

This left Xu Qingzhou not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Coming to his own family's store and still using disguise, this kid is really something!!

Although Xu Muge and Xu Luo's cultivation improved quickly and their combat strength was high, Xu Chu lived a comfortable life, experiencing everything they hadn't, trying everything, and even frequently revisiting things two, three, seven, eight, nine, or ten times.

In the entire Xu Family, only Xu Qingzhou lived more comfortably and freely than him; everyone else was far inferior to Xu Chu.

…

Lingyue City City Lord Qi Changming was celebrating his birthday and invited Xu Qingzhou to attend. Xu Qingzhou brought a congratulatory gift to the City Lord's Mansion.

Since establishing a firm foothold in Lingyue City, Xu Qingzhou had been attending more and more banquets.

Today, an Elder from this force broke through to the Purple Mansion Realm or Nascent Soul Realm; tomorrow, the Clan Leader of that force took a concubine or celebrated a birthday. There were endless banquets.

If it were just about eating, Xu Qingzhou would naturally be very willing, but each time he also had to give gifts.

No matter how much Xu Qingzhou could eat or drink, he would never break even and could only try his best to lose a little less.

At this moment, the City Lord's Mansion was exceptionally lively.

Compared to other cities, Qi Changming's prestige and status in the city seemed quite ordinary, unlike Ji Dongfang of Yunshan City or Lu Zhen of Yuhe City, who were local rulers.

Because Lingyue City was after all the territory of Lingyue Sect, and Qi Changming was from the Great Qi Dynasty, coupled with the numerous forces in the city, his position in Lingyue City, lacking a significant background, was a bit awkward.

Today was Qi Changming's birthday, and Wanbao Pavilion only sent a worshiper; Yu Shufei didn't even come.

Xu Qingzhou and Qi Changming sat at the same table. Those sitting at the table were all Nascent Soul Realm experts, with only Xu Qingzhou being in the Purple Mansion Realm, and from a fourth-rate force.

Just as the guests had basically all arrived and the birthday banquet officially began, another person rushed in impatiently from outside the door.

This person was a Hall Master from the Bright Moon Society, who had known the City Lord for decades and had a very good relationship with him.

"Oh, Brother Zhao, you're finally here! I thought you had forgotten about your Old Brother's matter," Qi Changming said with a chuckle as he stood up.

Hall Master Zhao quickly cupped his hands in apology.

"I'm truly sorry. You also know about the ruins in Huai Xi Prefecture. This time I personally led the team. As soon as I returned, I rushed over without stopping."

These ruins were no small matter. Most forces in the city had sent people there. Upon learning that Hall Master Zhao had just returned from there, everyone asked curiously.

"So, the matter of the ruins is over?"

"What was the result? Who obtained the Legacy within the ruins?"

"Hall Master Zhao, did you encounter my Pei Family's Elder?"

Even Xu Qingzhou was very curious about what happened in the ruins, after all, Xu Muge and Xu Luo had also entered.

After Hall Master Zhao took his seat, he repeatedly waved his hand.

"Please don't be impatient, everyone. I will now briefly explain the situation within the ruins."

It was clear that he had indeed just returned, covered in dust from travel. He picked up the cup on the table and drained it in one gulp.

"Huh? What is this? It tastes quite good."

Qi Changming introduced, "This is a drink sold in the newly opened restaurant of the Xu Family. I specifically bought it to entertain all of you."

Hall Master Zhao looked at Xu Qingzhou, "I am truly sorry, Clan Leader Xu. I couldn't attend the opening. I hope Clan Leader Xu doesn't mind."

He was in the ruins when it opened, how could he go?

"Not at all. If you wish to visit another day, just say the word, and I, Xu, will surely welcome you wholeheartedly," Xu Qingzhou replied politely.

In reality, he wouldn't bother with this person. A mere Hall Master, and he expects me to personally receive him? If he wants to eat or drink something, he can go get it himself!

The others present were all anxious. Just tell us what happened! Why are you chatting with someone? If you want to talk, you two can chat alone later to your heart's content.

Hall Master Zhao drank another half cup before finally starting.

"The ruins in Huai Xi Prefecture are the cave dwelling of a powerful expert. From some remaining Formations, it can be seen that this expert definitely surpassed the strongest combat power of the Three Great Dynasties,"

"Inside, there was a medicinal field, where the remaining spiritual herbs were extremely rare and were all very precious and uncommon heavenly materials and earthly treasures, leading to contention among the major forces."

"Of course, the most important thing in the ruins was a part of his Legacy."

Speaking up to this point, Hall Master Zhao stopped, looking like he was deliberately keeping them in suspense, making everyone so anxious they wanted to hit him.

"What is the Legacy? Who obtained it! Just tell us!"

"Yeah, don't keep us in suspense!"

Hall Master Zhao chuckled and slowly narrated.

"Everyone, don't be impatient. Let's first talk about the medicinal field. It's clear that the best spiritual herbs inside were already taken by the owner of the cave dwelling. What remained were some he didn't care for."

"Even so, these spiritual herbs, whose age is unknown, were all quite valuable. Even some spiritual grasses on the edge of the medicinal field possessed extremely strong spiritual energy."

"Among them, three spiritual herbs were the most precious. They could even be used to refine pills for those in the Nascent Soul Realm."

"One of these three spiritual herbs was obtained by the Thirteenth Prince, while the other two were obtained by two youngsters who appeared out of nowhere."

"The key is, these two youngsters are only at the peak of the Xuan Dan Realm."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked astonished and questioned one after another.

"That doesn't sound right, Hall Master Zhao. As far as I know, most of those who entered the ruins were in the Purple Mansion Realm. Those in the Xuan Dan Realm would just be cannon fodder. How could other experts allow two people in the Xuan Dan Realm to snatch such precious things?"

"That's right. Just from my Pei Family, two Purple Mansion Realm Elders went. Any one of them could easily suppress someone in the Xuan Dan Realm."

"Most importantly, Huai Xi Prefecture is Tai Xu Sect's territory. They must have arranged for many experts to enter the ruins. I don't believe they would let two youngsters in the Xuan Dan Realm just casually take away valuable items."