The floating restaurant hasn't opened yet; it needs at least a few days for renovations and preparations. …※
However, the handymen had already been hired ahead of schedule. Zhang Guodong then had to consider their accommodation.
When we took over this place, we didn't pay much attention to it. But when we came back, we realized that the owner of this place had already considered this issue.
The five-story tower had a large courtyard. It was divided into two parts for the convenience of male and female servants. The only problem was that the courtyard was a bit monotonous, lacking flowers and plants.
Fortunately, the bed, blankets, and other necessities were still inside the house. Zhang Guodong breathed a sigh of relief.
Just as Zhang Guodong was allocating manpower and settling these menial tasks properly.
Inside a medium-sized private mansion in the city of Fang, Lei Hun, who had just been humiliated at the servants' market, smashed things up in the main hall. The floor was littered with mortal objects, exquisitely crafted but of little practical value.
This medium-sized mansion has about ten rooms and a small garden. But to buy it permanently, it's impossible without 30,000 low-grade crystals.
This also demonstrates Lei Hun's wealth.
But now, the hall was littered with shards. Lei Hui's roar was enough to show his rage. Lei Hun had returned from the miscellaneous market with a gloomy expression. Then, upon entering the hall, he began to smash things, destroying tables, chairs, and exquisite porcelain.
The two bodyguards around him were also helpless. They could only stay outside the door and wait for the young master to finish. This was based on experience; if they went up to persuade him now, they would probably be in trouble too.
"Zhao Xiong, don't think that just because you're a disciple of the Southwest City and have that bastard Huang Song backing you up, I won't dare to do anything to you."
The anger in those words was truly overwhelming!
“Zhao Xiong is usually as respectful to the young master as a grandson, but today he actually humiliated the young master for that little cultivator. How can the young master tolerate this?” One of the bodyguards said in a low voice outside the door.
"Hmph, Zhao Xiong is just a disciple in charge, and Huang Song is only a personal disciple. They're both below level 40. Young Master is just worried about those old guys behind him. Now that the Southwest Market has just opened, it will definitely establish its authority here. Young Master just doesn't want to cause unnecessary trouble!" another person snorted.
This is also true.
Huang Song was also a disciple personally taught by an elder. His status was high, but he wasn't someone to be trifled with. Zhao Xiong, however, was Huang Song's lackey. What Lei Hui was wary of wasn't these two, but rather the old men behind them.
Lei Tai, Lei's father, had repeatedly reminded his son to behave himself upon arrival. Of the several powerful figures behind the Southwest Imitation Market, the only one Lei Tai truly feared was the level 70 old man, Ku Mu Rong.
But Lei Hui, the owner of the Southwest Imitation Market, couldn't find his bad luck for the time being. What about the others?
Another burst of clanging and banging noises followed. The finest porcelain was probably mostly smashed by now. The two bodyguards breathed a sigh of relief. A single low-grade crystal could be exchanged for a great many exquisite porcelains; after all this smashing, it wasn't too painful. The young master's anger had been temporarily vented.
"You two, go and find out who that kid is right now! Daring to go against me, Lei Hui, is courting death!" Lei Hui's voice, filled with murderous intent, rang out.
"Yes, young master!" The two bodyguards exchanged a glance, immediately responded, and quickly disappeared.
Zhao Xiong and Huang Song knew their young master was in trouble, as they were currently at a loss. So, without hesitation, the two went out to gather information.
After the two left, Lei Hun emerged, his face filled with murderous intent. He coldly said, "Boy, if you're going to try and steal a woman from me, Lei Hui, be prepared to disappear from these realms!"
The mere thought of that young woman stirred a surge of heat in Lei Hun's heart. Although the fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl was adept at concealing her true appearance, Lei Hui was a master of seduction; he could tell at a glance that the girl's face was definitely not her real one.
She has a delicate figure, but she has already begun to grow strong.
Now that he's out in the outside world, he hasn't been indulging in much debauchery. Under pressure from his parents, he's been focusing on cultivation. With the opening of the Southwest Imitation Market, Lei Hui finally found this opportunity to emerge.
Wanbaolou was opened in his name.
I never imagined I'd lose face so badly today. Hmph!
Zhang Guodong was unaware that Lei Hui had his eye on him. Even if he did know, he wouldn't be too worried. As long as Lei Hui didn't send out a powerful expert, Zhang Guodong had nothing to fear.
Besides, there are several top-tier experts stationed in the Southwest Market; he doesn't think the other side would dare to make a move here. Moreover, he doesn't plan to leave immediately, and there's no need to fear the other side plotting to kill him.
"From now on, these two courtyards will be separated by men and women, and neither of you is allowed to enter the other's courtyard. Wei Yan will be in charge of the women's courtyard. Zhang Xiaohu will be in charge of the men's courtyard. In addition, Zhang Xiaohu will also be the head chef and second manager of the restaurant. Do you all understand?" Zhang Guodong was speaking when he changed his expression and released his aura, making these lowly servants obedient.
His level 19 cultivation might not seem like much to others, but to the menial servants, he was a "great master," especially with the constraint of the oath. Zhang Guodong should have no problem managing them.
Wei Yan, however, appeared to be a composed modern woman. At twenty-four or twenty-five, she was the oldest of the four women. Her looks were above average, and her figure was slightly plump, yet undeniably alluring. Although she was dressed in a retro-style long dress, a remnant of her earthy charm remained—the only slight flaw. At this moment, she looked at Zhang Guodong with excitement, not fear.
When she first learned of this realm's existence, she was overjoyed. Although the reality was far from her expectations—she was merely a menial disciple, holding the lowest status—she saw hope for becoming stronger.
With this thought in mind, Wei Yan adjusted her mindset.
However, the gap between reality and ideals was more than that. These were all powerful plant cultivators who had come from the city, but their numbers were far fewer than expected. Moreover, only a small fraction of these menial disciples had been hired. Most of them hadn't had a chance to be hired for nearly two months.
No one was hiring them, which meant no crystals to collect. Naturally, their cultivation progress slowed considerably. They could only admire talismans and magical artifacts from afar, unable to afford them. This was the true test of their resolve. The lack of hope could drive many to despair.
Zhang Guodong's arrival gave Wei Yan, who was feeling down, a glimmer of hope. The others felt the same way. They were finally hired!
The excitement was indescribable.
However, Zhang Guodong's youth only fueled their curiosity. What was the owner's background?
After finishing his work, Zhang Guodong called Xiaohu aside, gave him some instructions, and then left the yard.
After Zhang Guodong left, things fell into chaos.
"Little Tiger, what's the shopkeeper's background?" Li Jing, that little girl, was quite restless earlier. As soon as Zhang Guodong left, she immediately started pestering Zhang Xiaohu. This was the kid's first time interacting with a member of the opposite sex, and she blushed deeply, unsure how to answer.
Wei Yan also wanted to know Zhang Guodong's background. After all, Zhang Guodong had a distinguished background, and following him would naturally bring them a bright future. However, they had only just arrived, and if they broke the rules, they would be the ones to regret it later.
"Xiao Jing, don't ask about the shopkeeper's affairs, hurry back to the courtyard!" Wei Yan sternly retorted, displaying a bit of the boss's aura.
Li Jing stomped her foot reluctantly, huffed, and went back to the courtyard.
Wei Yan frowned, glanced at Li Jing's retreating figure, and said nothing. Spoiled brat! How could she possibly be among the menial laborers?
Without Li Jing's interference, Zhang Xiaohu immediately felt like the second-in-command and said to the two male servants, "Come with me!"
He used to manage handymen, and now that he's been assigned two, it's a fulfillment of his wish, and he certainly has the air of a leader. Furthermore, his eleventh-level cultivation level and the unintentional pressure he exerts make the two male handymen tremble with fear.
Zhang Guodong hadn't gone far; his spiritual energy covered the courtyard, and he couldn't help but smile at Wei Yan and Xiao Hu's handling of the situation. He was slightly curious about that little girl, Li Jing, who was so unruly. A menial disciple, and she acted like this? She must be some rich young lady from a powerful family.
"Young Miss? Hehe"
In the secular world, she might be a young lady of high birth, but in this world of cultivation, who cares if you're a young lady of high birth? Whoever has the bigger fist is right.
Zhang Guodong pinched the communication talisman and sent a message to Liu Meigui. A short while later, Zhang Guodong rejoined the main group.
Liu Meigui and the others did indeed rent a courtyard to live in, so they could look after each other. However, it was just a small courtyard, not even half the size of the courtyard attached to his restaurant.
This courtyard alone costs twenty low-grade crystal stones a day, housing about ten people. Each person needs nearly two crystal stones a day, though meals are provided. It's just a pity the food is truly unpalatable. Having grown accustomed to the produce of Peach Blossom Spring, Zhang Guodong has become quite picky, and is even more eager for the restaurant to open.
Zhang Guodong joined this group, so he also contributed his share: six low-grade crystals.
Because the trading will begin in three days. By then, almost everyone will be there to trade. You can find whatever you want to buy or sell.
The meal was a group meal, and the food served was still from the secular world. Despite the extremely exquisite cooking, the nature of the food remained unchanged. After being eaten, some impurities had to be refined away, otherwise it would affect one's cultivation.
Zhang Guodong picked at the food on his plate a few times, sighed, and stood up.
The others were also frowning, but how good could their food be in the outside world? Even without food to replenish their energy, they would still go hungry. Plant cultivators could go without food for a long time, but not forever.
After more than six months, they all got used to the food here. Although it tasted slightly poisonous, they couldn't go without it.
Liu Meigui probably sensed something, so she put down her food and followed her out.
"Is it that my brother can't eat this food? No matter how well-made the food outside is, it's still crude. But you should eat it at least once a month. I wonder what your brother usually eats? It must be much better than the food here, right?" Liu Meigui asked curiously. She had seen Zhang Guodong frowning.
"I just don't have an appetite," Zhang Guodong said with a laugh.
"Is that so?" Liu Meigui didn't ask. However, she also found it difficult to eat such a thing. It was just that the spiritual energy in the outside world was extremely thin.
Cultivating better ingredients is not easy.
The two chatted in the outer room for a while, but were attracted by the voices inside. They smiled at each other and went in side by side.
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