"I can give you a Soul-Locking Pill." Ye Xingchen knew that he couldn't do without bleeding a little, so he dropped a bombshell.
The Soul-Locking Pill became famous for saving Shen Qinghe's daughter-in-law; this thing can bring the dead back to life.
"Soul-Locking Pill?" Sure enough, upon hearing these three words, Ling Xingyan's expression changed slightly: "The one that brought Shen Xinghe's daughter-in-law back to life?"
"Yes, I'm the one who made this medicine." Ye Xingchen nodded.
Ling Xingyan's eyes lit up as he looked at Ye Xingchen: "Your medical skills are indeed amazing. I only knew that the owner of the Soul-Locking Pill was surnamed Ye, but I didn't expect it to be you. You can bring people back to life. Even the head of the Imperial Hospital in Yanjing, the divine physician Yuan Zhengde, is not as good as you."
"That's an exaggeration. One Soul-Locking Pill, and you can get me what I need, how about it?" Ye Xingchen said.
"Three." The old man held up three fingers.
"I only have two. I'm keeping one to save my own life." Ye Xingchen was almost spitting blood with anger: "This thing is difficult to refine. The rare and precious materials required are too valuable to buy even with money."
"You really only have two left?" The old man looked incredulous.
"Really, I swear," Ye Xingchen said confidently. Actually, he had five more, but he couldn't show off his wealth.
"Alright, one. I'll get you the equipment and gun license, but the equipment can only be for ten people, no more. Also, you need to join the Xuan Yu Pavilion because the country doesn't allow such a powerful private armed force to exist."
"Ten people is too few, and besides, we've merged into Xuan Yu Pavilion... I don't have time to do missions for you guys." Ye Xingchen said, both amused and exasperated.
"It's just a nominal position; I won't assign you many tasks, otherwise your Jiaolong organization wouldn't be able to be established at all," Ling Xingyan snorted.
"Alright then." Ye Xingchen had no choice but to compromise, looking helpless.
After Ye Xingchen left, a slight smile appeared on Ling Xingyan's usually stern face.
"Old Ling, has it been settled?" Zhou Fuwen walked over.
"It's settled. The kid has agreed to join Xuan Yu Pavilion, but only as an external member," Ling Xingyan said with a smile.
“This is a rare talent. If the Ling family has him, it will be like adding wings to a tiger.” Zhou Fuwen said, “By the way, check his background. I feel like the more I look at him, the more familiar he seems.”
"Moreover... the sword pellet in his hand is too similar to the one from the Ye family."
“I’ve already checked. I need to toughen this kid up. If he gets my granddaughter too easily, I’m afraid he won’t cherish her.”
Ling Xingyan chuckled, and the two old men laughed like foxes.
Ye Xingchen stepped outside and realized he had been tricked. A Soul-Locking Pill, a miraculous pill capable of bringing the dead back to life, was exchanged for a gun license and equipment for ten people? And he was even expected to join the Xuan Yu Pavilion and serve them? What a huge loss.
"Ye Xingchen." Ling Yan caught up with him after they went out.
"You haven't gone back yet?" Ye Xingchen was immediately a little embarrassed.
"My grandfather has agreed to our relationship?" Ling Yan reached out and took his arm.
"He set a goal for me: to join the ranks of the wealthy within three years, or he wouldn't agree." Ye Xingchen looked at Ling Yan, feeling somewhat guilty.
Honestly, Ling Yan's figure and appearance are comparable to Ning Qingyan, Yun Ruoyan, and others, and she also has the advantage of the Ling family background, making her the best choice.
However, Ye Xingchen didn't really want to provoke a noblewoman, so he was somewhat conflicted.
"This target is nothing to you," Ling Yan chuckled. "You must have a lot of women, right?"
"Uh... not many, not many." Ye Xingchen was a little embarrassed. The Supreme Jade Purity Dao Scripture contains a dual cultivation method, in which men and women cultivate together, practicing Yin and Yang without limit, which benefits both parties. Naturally, there are many women around.
If I were to actually marry this young lady, my cultivation efforts would likely be much less effective.
"Don't worry, I'm not that old-fashioned. You started from scratch, you can be considered a grassroots person. How can a successful man be without excellent women by his side?" Ling Yan chuckled, "However, I am the official wife."
"I..." Ye Xingchen was speechless.
Ling Yan chuckled and then ran off happily.
Ye Xingchen shook his head helplessly and then left.
On an open space in the Tianhai Film and Television Base.
The studio has been set up here, and everything around it is ready. A director with a mustache and the lighting and photography team are already in place, all waiting anxiously.
Yun Ruoyan frowned slightly. The company had hired a popular young star as the spokesperson for its products, and the shoot was originally scheduled to be completed today.
However, the celebrity from the endorsement company kept making excuses, causing the filming to be postponed again and again.
"Mr. Ling, I just asked, and Ms. Shang and her assistant are on their way and will arrive soon. I guarantee that filming will be completed in two days, today and tomorrow, and the final cut will be released in a week." The director said somewhat helplessly, "Ms. Shang has many film and advertising contracts, so please understand, Mr. Yun."
"Director Liu, I understand. Thank you all for your hard work." Yun Ruoyan breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally, around 11 a.m., two minivans and a motorhome slowly drove up.
The celebrity named Shang Yi arrived late. As soon as she got out of the car, two assistants rushed over to hold umbrellas for her, and eight bodyguards surrounded her, setting up a sunshade.
Shang Yi sat under the awning and began touching up her makeup. She said casually, "You guys better hurry up, I don't have much time."
"Yes, Miss Shang, we can begin now." Director Liu said with a smile.
"You're that director Liu Zhou? I've never heard of you. I only work with big-name directors. Where are the investors? I want to change directors."
Director Liu specializes in shooting commercials, producing high-quality works and having a good reputation in the industry, though of course not as good as those big directors. This woman started acting like a diva as soon as she came out.
"This..." Director Liu looked embarrassed. Indeed, his reputation was far inferior to that of top-notch directors, but everyone has their own expertise, and this was his specialty.
“Director Liu is the best director in the commercial industry. His finished products are well-made and meaningful.” Yun Ruoyan glanced at her watch: “We agreed to start filming at 8 o’clock on set, and it’s already 11:40. I hope Ms. Shang can be more punctual in the future. Many people in the crew and the company have been waiting for you for three hours.”
"In addition, today is the last day stipulated in the contract. Last week, you refused to film due to reasons such as bad weather, feeling unwell, and being in a bad mood. If the filming is delayed for too long, it will cause us a great loss. I hope you can understand this."
"What, you want to sue me? Let me tell you, I can't even be bothered with orders from your little company. I'll shoot if I'm in a good mood, and I won't if I'm not." Shang Yi, who was putting on makeup, threw down her makeup box and said angrily, "I'm not shooting today. Let's see what you can do to me."
“Ms. Shang, I hope you have some sense of contractual responsibility. Our company paid you to be our spokesperson, and since we signed a contract, you have to fulfill it.” Yun Ruoyan frowned.
"Ha, the spirit of contract? I've signed countless endorsement and acting contracts. Who do you think you are, to dare ask me to abide by the spirit of contract?" Shang Yi said with a sneer.
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