Chapter 331 - 38: The Visitor

Gan Zili looked at Zhang Deming and replied, "Spirit Stones? She has more than just Spirit Stones. She’s absolutely loaded.

Junior Brother Zhang, do you know what Skill Madam Qian Ruyan used to achieve her Enlightenment Dao?"

Zhang Deming shook his head. "I haven’t really looked into that."

"You don’t even know that? Junior Brother Zhang, one look at you and I can tell you’re not a man of the world."

At this, Gan Zili suddenly paused. He glanced at Yuee Mengsheng and subtly changed the subject.

"This Madam Qian’s path was a variation on the Dao of medicine and poison. She achieved her Enlightenment Dao through fragrance.

After her Enlightenment, her methods were extraordinary. She opened the Qixiang Pavilion, which became an overnight success. The perfumes she makes, as well as the beauty-related Elixirs and ointments, are truly in a class of their own.

Countless Female Cultivators, and even some Male Cultivators, fight tooth and nail just for one of her fragrances or elixirs.

Recently, she’s even started studying methods from the Outer Realm, doing something like...

Hmm... a Rune icon?"

Zhang Deming froze for a moment, then said hesitantly, "A brand?"

"Yes, that’s it, a brand! It seems Junior Brother Zhang is also quite knowledgeable about the Outer Realm," Gan Zili said.

Zhang Deming smiled. "I’ve dabbled a bit in the Array Dao, so I’ve paid some attention to the subject."

"You know the Array Dao, too?" Guk Liancai interjected.

Zhang Deming nodded. "Just the basics."

Gan Zili continued, "Madam Qian’s Qixiang Pavilion has now spread throughout the territories of the three major sects: the Celestial Spirit Sect, Hua Shui Palace, and the Bai Shu Sect.

And because of the wide variety of products, she’s able to sell them for higher and higher prices, but the number of Female Cultivators who love them just keeps growing. So this woman is truly not short on Spirit Stones."

Zhang Deming nodded. He now had a general idea of the background of this Madam Qian of Yousheng Residence. ’It seems that even in the world of cultivation, perfumes and beauty products are still a lucrative business.’

’Money spent by women on themselves is a gold mine in any world!’

"So why did you call me here today? Didn’t you say there were no fixed-quota orders this year?" Zhang Deming asked.

Hearing this, Gan Zili nodded. "It’s true, there are no fixed quotas. But she is an old and important client of our Spirit Nurturing Peak.

So even without the Sect’s arrangement, we still have to take care of her.

The reason I called you, Junior Brother, is because she already went to Hua Shui Palace first. She only came to us because she wasn’t satisfied there.

Hua Shui Palace has two Spirit Nurturing Masters: one is an Ordinary Tier Three, and the other, a Mastery Tier Two.

Because Qian Xiaogong’s Spirit Root is only at seventeen points, Madam Qian is more inclined to first go for a Mastery Tier Two plan to ensure they reach the Tai Chi realm, step onto the path of cultivation, and gain enough lifespan. Then they can slowly build from there. That’s why she went to Hua Shui Palace first.

However, the custom-tailored plan from that Tier Two Spirit Nurturing Master didn’t satisfy her.

That’s why she came to our Spirit Nurturing Peak today, to see if there’s anything better.

Among the three of us—Hua Shui, Celestial Spirit, and Bai Shu—we definitely have the advantage when it comes to the Tier of our Spirit Nurturing Masters. But when it comes to quality, Hua Shui Palace is still a bit stronger.

Since she wasn’t satisfied with Hua Shui Palace, and Senior Brother Yuee only knows a few Control Bead sets, it’s probably a long shot for him too. It’ll be fine if she’s satisfied, but if she isn’t...

We were hoping to see if you could be our backup. Don’t worry, you can appear in a Disguise. Madam Qian wouldn’t dare to casually probe you here.

Or, Junior Brother, you could just stay in the rear hall later and watch from there without showing yourself. That would also work."

After Gan Zili finished speaking, the three of them looked at Zhang Deming.

At that moment, Yuee Mengsheng added calmly, "If you don’t want the trouble, it’s no big deal. It’s just an order, after all."

Gan Zili shot Yuee Mengsheng a reproachful glance. ’You’re not the one in charge, so you don’t know the struggles of the one who is, do you?’

Gan Zili paused for a moment, and before Zhang Deming could speak, he said, "Junior Brother Zhang, didn’t you ask about Contribution a few days ago? I imagine that for safety’s sake, you haven’t kept anything that ties you to your past life, have you?

A place like Celestial Spirit City won’t earn you many Spirit Stones. But for this order from Madam Qian, the Sect and Spirit Nurturing Peak together only take a ten percent cut. The rest is all yours, Junior Brother.

A single order like this could earn you at least as much as running your shop for a whole year."

’The Sect’s custom orders only take this small of a cut?’

’You should have said so earlier!’

’At least several thousand, maybe even ten thousand Spirit Stones... that’s hundreds of thousands of Experience Points. Enough for him to level up to the next ’life’ quickly.’

Zhang Deming’s heart skipped a beat, but his expression revealed nothing. He pretended to hesitate and weigh his options for a long while before finally nodding. "Alright, I’ll take a look with you all later."

Receiving Zhang Deming’s affirmative reply, Gan Zili was overjoyed. "I knew you were an easy-going person, Junior Brother! Unlike some people, who all act like they’re the kings of the world."

When he finished, as if afraid the other two wouldn’t know who he was talking about, he turned his head and looked at them.

Yuee Mengsheng and Guk Liancai completely ignored him.

The group chatted idly for a few more moments before a Disciple came forward and said, "Ancestor, everything is ready."

Gan Zili nodded. "Understood."

After the Disciple left, Gan Zili glanced at the time and said, "She should be arriving soon. Junior Brother, will you use a Disguise or wait in the back?"

Zhang Deming said, "I’ll use a Disguise."

As he spoke, Zhang Deming quickly called up his panel and activated the body modification function. At the same time, he said aloud, "Transform!"

As a strange ripple from his Oratory skill spread out, Zhang Deming activated the panel’s ability. Instantly, his face rapidly changed into that of Zhang Wu.

At the same time, a gray mist swirled around his body, and his entire aura was completely sealed, no longer leaking out in the slightest. He seemed just like an Ordinary person.

The three men stared, slightly stunned. After a long moment, Gan Zili finally said, "Junior Brother, that Disguise Technique of yours is truly close to the level of Dao. And your Oratory is also truly exquisite.