Chapter 80: Concubine Yu’s Advice

When Lu Zhen saw Xu Qingzhou arrive, he immediately went over to greet him. Besides his grandson Lu Chenlong, whom he brought to broaden his horizons, his daughter Lu Qingqiu was also by his side.

Wherever Lu Qingqiu was, her simp Song Bufan was also there.

Having grown up in the True Martial King's Manor in the Royal Capital since childhood, he should have seen many beauties, yet for some reason, he was so infatuated with Lu Qingqiu.

This also gave Lu Qingqiu the delusion that she was very outstanding, so she thought she deserved a better person, which was why she became infatuated with the Ninth Prince.

As a person with extremely high talent and strong ambition, the Ninth Prince chose women…

…Either for temporary amusement, in which case they must have exquisite looks and temperament.

…Or they must be helpful to him, in which case they must have a strong background and status.

Lu Qingqiu was barely acceptable in these two aspects, but far from enough, even greatly lacking. Unfortunately, she didn't understand this due to her lack of self-awareness.

This time, Song Bufan had an extra person by his side, the physician he had invited at great cost.

As a concubine-born son of the True Martial King, he didn't have many powerful individuals at his disposal in the True Martial King's Manor. It would naturally be excellent to have a follower at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm.

He might even earn the praise of his Father, the True Martial King, because of this. Although he still had no chance at the position of heir, his status in the manor would definitely increase significantly, allowing him to obtain more resources.

Perhaps Lu Qingqiu might even think highly of him because of this, or even change her mind and fall for him.

Song Bufan also knew Xu Qingzhou. Raising his voice slightly, he said in surprise, "Clan Leader Xu, could it be that you encountered some Opportunity? The first time we met a year and a half ago, you were only at the Xuan Dan (Middle Stage), but now you're already in the Purple Mansion Realm."

Although he was a simp, he still had some brains in certain aspects. He deliberately said this loudly in public to make Xu Qingzhou a target.

As the son of the True Martial King, it was normal for him to do this.

His scheme was successful. Indeed, many people nearby heard this and turned their heads to look.

After all, advancing from Xuan Dan (Middle Stage) to the Purple Mansion Realm in a year and a half was indeed very rare.

"It was just good luck," Xu Qingzhou replied indifferently.

Lu Qingqiu was also a bit surprised.

Just as Song Bufan said, the first time they met, Xu Qingzhou was only at the Xuan Dan (Middle Stage), while she was at the peak of the Xuan Dan Realm. She remembered it clearly; otherwise, she wouldn't have thought he was ordinary.

Now a year and a half had passed. She had just broken through to the Purple Mansion Realm recently with the help of a Dragon Ascension Pill given by Song Bufan, and Xu Qingzhou was actually in the Purple Mansion Realm too.

This cultivation speed was simply too fast.

If he had good talent, it would be normal, but if his talent was good, why was he so much weaker than her before?

Therefore, he must have obtained some kind of Opportunity.

"What does it matter to me what Opportunity he got? Even if he is in the Purple Mansion Realm now, compared to the Ninth Prince, there is still a world of difference."

Thinking of this, Lu Qingqiu was no longer so curious. She turned her head and continued to look around the auction house incessantly, so that if the Ninth Prince arrived, she could see him immediately and go over to greet him.

When Shangguan Zhuo went to the Royal Capital before, the Ninth Prince was already present, so naturally, he would not come this time.

In addition, Xu Qingzhou also saw an old acquaintance, Wu Wendong, a True Disciple of the Seven Stars Sect.

After the Wanbao Pavilion auction previously, it was he who ambushed him.

Xu Luo also noticed him. On his fair face was a harmless smile, but his heart was different.

[Sooner or later, I will kill him and destroy the Seven Stars Sect.]

Just then, a commotion suddenly came from the front. Xu Qingzhou thought it was Shangguan Zhuo arriving, but upon closer inspection, it wasn't.

It was Yu Shufei, the Head Manager of Lingyue City's Wanbao Pavilion. He had seen her at the last Wanbao Pavilion auction. She was still charming and alluring, captivating with every frown and smile.

The moment Yu Shufei appeared, she became the focus of the scene. Many people proactively went forward to greet her.

Not only because she was stunningly beautiful, but also because her status in the Wanbao Pavilion was extraordinary. It was rumored that she was the daughter of the Wanbao Pavilion Master.

But even if she wasn't the Wanbao Pavilion's young lady, her status and position in the Wanbao Pavilion were enough to make many forces present actively try to curry favor with her.

Yu Shufei was very good at socializing. She could chat with people from every force, making them feel both close and distant, difficult to grasp.

In a short while, she came over to Xu Qingzhou's side and walked straight towards him.

Her smile was like a flower. "Clan Leader Xu, I've long admired your name. Today, I finally have the Opportunity to meet you."

Previously, Xu Qingzhou was too lazy to attend various banquets hosted by some high-level figures in Lingyue City, so despite being here for so long, this was their first time meeting.

"Manager Yu, it's a pleasure to meet you," Xu Qingzhou replied indifferently.

Before, he spent every day intimately with Su Xinyan. No matter how beautiful a woman was, he could handle her with composure.

Xu Qingzhou's calm and collected demeanor made Yu Shufei think highly of him.

"The three types of pills from your Treasure Collection Pavilion are famous in Lingyue City. If Clan Leader Xu is interested in selling these three types of pills to further places, you can always contact me. Our Wanbao Pavilion is very willing to cooperate with the Xu Family."

She was naturally referring to the improved versions of the Qi Gathering Pill, Condensing Consciousness Pill, and Increasing Yuan Pill.

Currently, if Cultivators in the city want to buy these three types of pills, seventy percent will go to the Treasure Collection Pavilion to purchase them.

The remaining thirty percent are not unwilling to buy, but unable to.

Currently, the Xu Family doesn't have enough Alchemists, and coupled with the needs of their own clansmen, the production is insufficient.

Yu Shufei was quite direct; she started talking business right after greeting him.

The number and strength of powerful individuals in their Wanbao Pavilion are not as great as those in the Lingyue Sect and the Tai Xu Sect. It is only by relying on business dealings with numerous forces and their immense wealth that they can firmly hold their position as one of the three top-tier forces.

Xu Qingzhou replied, "No problem. If there is a need, we will definitely consider the Wanbao Pavilion first."

In reality, it wouldn't happen in the short term, but polite words still had to be said.

Yu Shufei naturally understood. She took another step forward, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"I know that the Xu Family might have insufficient Alchemists, leading to low production. I have a suggestion that Clan Leader Xu might consider."

Her eyes were like deep lakes, full of mystery. Meeting her gaze made it easy to get lost in them.

Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly like butterfly wings, adding a touch of playfulness and liveliness to her eyes. As her gaze shifted, stars seemed to twinkle, emitting a captivating radiance.

"Manager Yu, please speak freely," Xu Qingzhou said, looking at her without any emotional fluctuation.

Yu Shufei's voice was gentle, and her smile was enchanting.

"Our Wanbao Pavilion has many Alchemists, second only to the Danqi Sect. I know that the Pill Formulas and refining techniques for these three types of pills are Xu Family secrets, and the Wanbao Pavilion naturally wouldn't covet them."

"My suggestion is for the Xu Family Alchemists to complete the improved parts, and the rest can be handed over to our Wanbao Pavilion Alchemists. This way, we won't touch the Xu Family's secrets, and we can also increase the production of the pills."

"This way, these three types of pills can be sold to various cities in the Great Qi Dynasty, earning more Spirit Stones."