Chapter 951: Chapter 948: Youthful Maidens, City Lord Token (Five Updates)

The night deepened, and tonight’s moon was full and bright, its clear glow spanning thousands of miles.

In Big Market City, the place was bustling with people and brightly lit.

Bang, bang, bang...

One after another, Five Thunder Fire exploded in midair, their brilliant lights illuminating the sky, evolving into mountains, rivers, and beasts, competing with each other in splendor.

Dayang Commerce Alliance annexed Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance, greatly increasing its strength, now truly deserving to be called the foremost alliance.

Yang Wanyi ordered a grand banquet, with the two longest streets of Big Market City lined up with a feast stretching for thousands of meters, inviting guests passing by.

Tianlin Mansion.

The banquet was at its most lively.

Luo Feng, Yang Wanyi, Han Xuan, and several others sat at a table, chatting over some rtiad anecdotes and insights on cultivation, and each gained something from the discussions.

The food was lavish, and after days without a drop of water, Luo Feng was already famished, eating with great relish.

A Martial Artist in the Spiritual Rotation Realm refines the Yuan Qi from heaven and earth, going for ten days or half a month without eating or drinking poses no problem. If they ingest medicinal pills, they can go even longer.

Some martial artists believe that grains and mundane food make the body’s aura mixed and impure, and thus only consume medicinal pills, abstaining from worldly indulgences.

On this matter, Luo Feng felt unaccustomed.

Having meals and drinking wine is a simple pleasure. Cultivation is to pursue one’s true self, to do what one wishes without being bound by worldly constraints. If cultivation requires severing all emotions and desires, then what is the purpose?

"Luo Feng, the hunting conference is about to end, when are you returning to Linglong Hall?" Han Xuan suddenly asked.

Luo Feng put down his chopsticks and said, "I’m leaving first thing tomorrow morning."

"So soon?"

Yang Wanyi looked up at Luo Feng, her brows slightly furrowing, lightly pursed her rosy lips, but said nothing more.

Luo Feng nodded and said:

"The matters of Big Market City are concluded. Staying won’t accomplish anything. I wish to return to the Golden Palace soon to advance my cultivation."

Han Xuan glanced at Yang Wanyi, chuckled lightly, and shook his head, saying:

"I initially planned to invite you for a small gathering at Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance, but it seems that’ll have to wait. Yang Wanyi, give that to Luo Feng."

"What?" Luo Feng asked, confused.

Yang Wanyi smiled gently, and with a sweep of her jade-like finger, she produced a red token and handed it to Luo Feng.

The token was palm-sized, its material indeterminate; carved on both sides were auspicious symbols of dragons and phoenixes, and in the center was the word ’Commerce,’ along with a city shrouded under a massive sky curtain.

Luo Feng recognized the city as Big Market City and asked:

"What is this?"

"The City Lord token of Big Market City. Traditionally, the City Lord is appointed from the master of the foremost commerce alliance. With this token, you can govern the whole of Big Market City. From this moment forth, you are the City Lord of Big Market City."

Han Xuan toyed with his wine cup and explained, then pointed towards a row of pavilions in the backyard, smiling:

"This Tianlin Mansion is indeed the City Lord Mansion. Now you are the host, and we are the guests. Thank you for your hospitality."

City Lord token...

Luo Feng raised his eyebrows, understanding their intentions, and put the token down, shaking his head:

"I cannot accept this token. This operation was your plan; I merely acted as a stand-in. My enmity with Zhouyan was personal, and I have gained plenty of benefits, thus there is no debt between us."

He obtained Elder Qi Yuan’s treasures, particularly a mid-tier Earth-level secret technique, ’Demon Form Technique,’ which had already left him satisfied, and he didn’t wish to receive anything more.

To know, this City Lord Mansion token is far from simple.

This mansion alone is a significant wealth.

Moreover, with the City Lord Mansion token, one can control the city’s protective grand formation, and all entry fees to Big Market City each day belong to the City Lord Mansion, just calculating by ten first-grade Yuan Stones per person, accumulating over time, it’s an astronomical figure, sufficient to sustain the expenses of a mid-sized family.

Additionally, beneath Big Market City lies a small Yuan Spirit Vein, the City Lord Mansion positioned above it, it is a place of fortune.

Merely these factors alone, the value of Big Market City’s ’City Lord Mansion token’ is beyond measure.

Were it not for this, the four large commerce alliances wouldn’t compete so fiercely for the position of first commerce alliance.

This time, Dayang Commerce Alliance and Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance teamed up against Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance, making his current status as Yang Wanyi’s fiancé. If he took this token, the two alliances might harbor resentment over uneven benefits, which would not be a good thing.

"Brother Luo Feng, you shouldn’t speak like that."

Luo Feng was about to decline when Han Xuan spoke, earnestly saying:

"Without you, we would have already become corpses in the wild, any wealth would have been fleeting. This City Lord Mansion token is meant for you, per mine and Yang Wanyi’s intentions, irrelevant to the interests between commerce alliances. Furthermore, seizing Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance’s assets gained us significant benefits. If you decline again, then I truly would have nowhere to stand in shame."

Upon hearing, Luo Feng let out a breath, picked up his wine cup:

"Given that, I won’t be polite anymore."

"Straight to the point, cheers!"

Han Xuan chuckled, stood up, and the table drank in unison.

Luo Feng sat down, glanced around, and said with a wry smile:

"You’ve given me quite a dilemma. I’m focused on cultivation right now, how can I manage such a large mansion and Big Market City."

"Haha, you underestimate your fiancée. She’s arranged everything perfectly."

Han Xuan looked at Yang Wanyi and said, "Big Market City will temporarily be managed by the Dayang Commerce Alliance. All revenue remains under your name, so you don’t need to worry about it. As for the mansion, you can later send a few trusted people to manage it. You can just be a hands-off shopkeeper. With such a fiancée, what more could you ask for..."

Han Xuan raised his wine glass, pretending to shake his head.

Luo Feng smiled wryly; as they grew more familiar, Han Xuan was much warmer than usual.

Turning his gaze, Luo Feng said to Yang Wanyi, "Waner, thank you."

Even though Yang Wanyi was calm, hearing Han Xuan’s words made her face slightly flush. Fortunately, the dim light made it less noticeable.

"There’s one more thing."

Yang Wanyi suddenly spoke, clapping her hands, as her melodious voice echoed.

"Xiao Yue, Xiao Sang."

As her voice fell, two petite figures quickly walked over, "Miss."

Yang Wanyi said, "From today onwards, you will be Luo Feng’s personal maids, responsible for managing Tianlin Mansion."

The bright-eyed Xiao Yue, seeing Xiao Sang still stunned, quickly pulled her over, bowed to Luo Feng, and said:

"Xiao Yue, greetings, Master."

Previously worried about leaving Yang Wanyi, seeing her new master as Luo Feng filled her heart with joy.

Noticing Xiao Sang still dazed, Xiao Yue quietly tugged her clothes, whispering, "Xiao Sang, quickly greet Master."

"Uh... Xiao... Xiao... Xiao Sang, greetings, Master..."

With so many people present, Xiao Sang felt even more nervous, her face turning into a red apple, taking a while to finish her sentence.

This made Luo Feng a bit taken aback.

Yang Wanyi smiled and said:

"Xiao Yue and Xiao Sang were my personal maids when I was responsible for the auction. Both are clever and can help manage Tianlin Mansion. Moreover, their cultivation talent is commendable, as they are now at the fifth level of the Meridian Wheel Realm."

Knowing he couldn’t refuse, Luo Feng acknowledged, realizing he needed someone to manage the mansion.

Thinking about giving them a gift, he hesitated for a moment, unsure what to give. Suddenly recalling the earlier scene where three Five Element Guests besieged Qi Zhenshan, he immediately decided.

"Xiao Sang, Xiao Yue, how about you spar?"

"Master, is there a reward for winning?"

Having interacted a few times, Xiao Yue knew of Luo Feng’s kind nature and wasn’t afraid, tilting her head and asking playfully.

"Of course."

Luo Feng nodded, smiling lightly, "I’ll definitely give you a surprise."

"Thank you, Master!"

Xiao Yue’s eyes shined brightly. Her petite, exquisite figure appeared in the open space between the seats, waving and saying:

"Xiao Sang, hurry up. There’s a reward for winning!"

Seeing this scene, the nearby guests also became interested, looking over and discussing who might win.

"Xiao Yue is quite mischievous. You shouldn’t spoil her too much."

Yang Wanyi took a sip of tea and said to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng shook his head and laughed, "I was much more of a troublemaker when I was young."

"Luo Feng, who do you think will win?" Han Xuan glanced at the two and asked.

Luo Feng pondered briefly, "It’s hard to say. Their cultivation is evenly matched, so it depends on whose martial arts level and experience is better."

At this point, Xiao Sang walked to the center of the open space, her head lowered.

The two young girls stood five steps apart.

Xiao Yue’s big eyes were full of spirit, like stars in the sky, twinkling adorably.

Meanwhile, Xiao Sang, wearing a light green simple skirt, her flushed little face in the hazy moonlight appeared more elegant and pure, like a green lotus in a secluded valley.

The two youthful, lively girls attracted the attention of surrounding guests even before they made a move. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

(Updates at midnight, as much as possible. No less than two Chapters! Thanks for understanding.)