After placing their luggage on the ground, the group began setting up camp. The injuries of Ouyang Qingtong, Zhou Xie, Qi Hui, and the four guest elders had stabilized in the past few days, but even with the effects of the "Six Rejuvenation Pill," they would still need at least a month to recover, so they were not needed.
Speaking of the Qingxuan Sect's "Six Returning Pill," although it's considered a superior-grade spiritual pill, second only to the three top-grade spiritual pills, the common classification of high-grade, intermediate, and advanced pills in the cultivation world, with "high-grade" referring to advanced pills, still includes top-grade spiritual pills. Generally speaking, only pills reaching the level of "superior-high-grade" can be considered "spiritual pills." Advanced pills are further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades, with the highest grade being considered a top-grade spiritual pill. However, their injuries were too severe; a recovery time of about a month was already very fast.
However, the seven of them could walk freely and were learning how to pitch a tent. Without wasting a second, they took out healing pills and sat cross-legged to heal their injuries.
But soon, the group setting up the tents encountered a very interesting and awkward situation. Apart from Zhang Guodong, everyone else, including Xuan Qingji, stared at the tent packs, unsure of what to do, and stood there dumbfounded for a moment.
Clearly, even when they were spending the night outdoors, they wouldn't normally use tents made with modern technology. When Zhang Guodong suggested buying one, they each bought a single one, out of curiosity, but without refusing.
This made Zhang Guodong very happy.
"Hey Qingji, you guys don't know how to pitch a tent?" Zhang Guodong asked with a smile, surprised.
Xuan Qing's ears turned slightly red as she turned her head away. She felt this guy was too hateful. However, as Ouyang Qingtong and the others' injuries gradually improved, and with Zhang Guodong's step-by-step attacks over the past few days, holding hands and whispering intimate words, Xuan Qingwen had become immune to it.
Let him be!
She had come to a realization. If Zhang Guodong became her husband, the Qingxuan Sect would have a powerful figure to support them, and they wouldn't be abandoning their market and being hunted down like they are now.
She was deeply shocked and bewildered by Zhang Guodong's terrifying cultivation speed. But regardless, she was certain of one fact: Zhang Guodong possessed exceptional talent in cultivation, and his future achievements were limitless. He might even become a prominent figure, something she would very much like to see.
Who has ever seen a cultivator advance from level 35 to level 49 in just six months? Perhaps only Zhang Guodong!
If Zhang Guodong can break through to the Great Master level before the Demon-Fighting Battlefield opens two years later, then the Qingxuan Sect disciples outside will have a great support when he enters the battlefield.
Of course, Xuan Qingbo would never have imagined that although Zhang Guodong's combat strength was comparable to that of a quasi-great master, his actual cultivation level was only level 43, which was still a long way from the peak of level 49.
“Senior Brother Zhang, the technology of humans outside isn’t entirely useless. It seems we still have a lot to learn!” Shi Kang said, his face flushed.
He saw other people's tents not far away and immediately understood what tents were used for, and couldn't help but sigh.
Although this tent was made by mortals, it was ingeniously designed so that cultivators wouldn't have to sleep in the open, making it truly practical!
Zhang Guodong smiled upon hearing this and said, "Junior Brother Shi is absolutely right. Although ordinary people are physically weak and not as strong as us, their minds are infinitely ingenious. Many things can be created through their technological means, which gives us a lot of inspiration! In fact, I myself did not originally come from the Plant Cultivation World; I am also one of the humans from the outside world!"
His words were astonishing, leaving Shi Kang, Liu Yuan, and the others, who knew nothing about him, completely dumbfounded. How could this be?
A human from outside the world actually cultivated to the level of a near-great master in such a short time?! This is simply astonishing!
But Zhang Guodong doesn't seem to be lying.
Is someone really that talented?!
Future top-tier experts! Shi Kang and the others had been pondering their future, wondering how arduous and risky it would be. Was it really worthwhile to follow this younger generation of the Qingxuan Sect?
But upon hearing Zhang Guodong's words, he immediately felt invigorated. It turned out that the Qingxuan Sect actually had a future top-tier expert by its side. With this, it wouldn't be long before the Qingxuan Sect rose to prominence in the outside world!
Shi Kang couldn't help but look at Xuan Qingji.
Xuan Qingban's heartstrings trembled slightly. This was Zhang Guodong trying to boost morale for the Qingxuan Sect. She nodded slightly and said, "This is one of our secrets. Junior Brother Zhang was originally an ordinary human from the outside world. He started cultivating three years ago, and has only been cultivating for less than three years in total."
"Wow!" The guest elders and stewards gasped in astonishment. In less than three years, he had actually cultivated to the forty-ninth level of the Horizontal Peak. Such talent was simply heaven-defying!
If I had another year, would it be possible to break through to level 50 and become a master cultivator?
That's very possible!
The news that Zhang Guodong voluntarily revealed had a very significant effect on rallying morale. Shi Kang and others began to reassess their confidence in Qi Qingban and the others.
The way everyone looked at Zhang Guodong changed again; a mixture of respect and fear, both genuine. Having a future top-tier expert by their side, someone they had fought alongside, was an extremely rare honor!
Please note that this is a Level 1 expert, not a Grandmaster. A cultivator who can be called a Level 1 expert must have a cultivation level of at least Level 70.
Such beings are usually unattainable for Shi Kang and others; they can never even see them.
Zhang Guodong started teaching everyone how to pitch a tent, and the crowd no longer felt bored, but rather flattered and excited.
Soon, twenty-nine tents were set up. The red tents, against the backdrop of the surrounding gray and white, added a lot of color to the scene.
Zhang Guodong originally wanted to set up a large tent to make up for the small tent he shared with Xuan Qingwei, but he felt it was a bit too cramped and immediately abandoned the idea.
He simply pitched a large square tent for himself, even extending the frame.
Shi Kang and the others were quite surprised. The support frame was made of metal and was very long. Zhang Zaidong must have a high-end storage bag! They could only be envious.
Han Peng and Feng Nie were still somewhat dissatisfied with Zhang Guodong, but along the way, Feng Shanzhi Liu Xuanqing chose Zhang Guodong as her future husband, which made them feel as if something important was in their hearts.
Clearly, Xuan Qingxuan, with her goddess-like beauty, is the ideal woman in the hearts of many young men, their dream lover, someone almost every man secretly admires and yearns for.
Will the goddess of my dreams take a liking to me?
But this dream was shattered by Zhang Guodong, an ordinary-looking guy, who actually "captured and stole the goddess's heart"!
They thought it was an illusion. But along the way, Zhang Guodong's disrespectful gestures towards the goddess's delicate hand and his teasing convinced them that it was real.
Jealousy, anger, and finally helplessness and dejection.
None of them were a match for Zhang Guodong, and moreover, Zhang Guodong had saved them. This contradiction was something they couldn't resolve for the time being, so they could only respond with indifference.
Shi Kang and others idolized Zhang Guodong, while Fu Peng and Feng Nie felt even more complicated emotions. Indeed, in less than three years, these once insignificant figures had grown to such a level!
They've reached a point where they need to look up to them!
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness and frustration in each other. They then got up and invited Ouyang Qingtong, Zhou Xie, Qi Hui, and the other injured to come into the tent to treat their wounds.
After all, sitting cross-legged like this can easily lead people to think of other things, which could cause trouble.
After a short while, only Zhang Guodong, Xuan Qinghui, Shi Kang, Han Peng, Liu Yuan, and a female guest steward named Wu Feng remained outside; the rest of them went into their tents to meditate.
After all, at the foot of the Mount Everest mountain range, the spiritual energy was extremely thin. The group had eaten very little along the way and had to keep their minds calm.
Because the food of mortals is not good for cultivators. After each consumption, they have to refine the impurities and toxins in it, which not only does not help them cultivate, but also affects them.
This left them with very little food. Most of their storage bags still contained some lesser spirit wine. They would take a sip of the wine and then continue their cultivation, which didn't increase their cultivation level much—a last resort.
Along the way, Zhang Guodong didn't share much of Taoyuan with everyone. Apart from giving Xuan Qingban a few pieces of fruit, no one else got to enjoy anything.
Having arrived here, he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Zhang Guodong's spirits also lifted.
A small barbecue grill was set up, and the charcoal quickly caught fire.
Of the five, only Xuan Qingban remained calm; the other four had no idea what Zhang Guodong was up to. They had enjoyed barbecue countless times at Taoyuan Xiaozhu, a delicious and simple dish.
"You've all had a tough journey, but we haven't been able to relax because we've been avoiding the enemy. Now that we're here, we're basically safe. Today, I'll personally take care of things and do my part to help everyone. I also wish my relationship with Qingban will last a long time!" Zhang Guodong glanced at Xuan Qingbo and said with a smile.
Xuan Qing blushed and turned her head slightly away. She was actually having a long chat with Wu Feng! This was big news.
"How can we let Senior Brother Zhang do it? I'll do it myself!" Shi Kang, being a shrewd man, said in a flustered manner.
It must be really hard to bear having a future master cook for you!
Zhang Guodong, however, disregarded such formalities and waved his hand, saying, "You're lucky to have Qingban's help. You wouldn't know how to do it anyway, so I'll do it. If you want to thank someone, thank her!"
The meat skewers, processed grilled fish, roasted crab, and shrimp were all cleaned. The ingredients came from Taoyuan, but people were hired to clean and process them in large quantities. They were all ready-made and piled up in storage bags so they wouldn't spoil.
These items were taken out in a dazzling display. Shi Kang and the others were initially taken aback; weren't these all ordinary things? But then they sensed that the materials were extraordinary! The spiritual energy fluctuations on them were very obvious. Clearly, these were no ordinary objects!
Zhang Guodong casually took out a few red apples and golden pears and gave them to the two ladies. As for the men, he gave them three jugs of fruit wine, which were no worse than those sold at Wanxian Restaurant and First Restaurant! He was giving them all to himself.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhang! Ah, fine wine! Top-grade secondary spirit wine!" Shi Kang took the wine and took a slight sniff. He immediately recognized its extraordinary quality and exclaimed with emotion.
Han Peng and Liu Yuan's eyes lit up as well.
"Our stuff isn't bad either, it's actually a near-spiritual grade fruit?!" Wu Feng looked at the fruit, almost reluctant to eat it. Overall, Zhang Guodong had given them too many surprises. Especially these spiritual grade fruits, which were extremely rare; they clearly weren't from the plant cultivation world. But how could they be grown outside?
Unfathomable!
"Haha, I'm glad you're satisfied. From now on, we're all family. Let's all work hard for Qingxuan Sect. Qingbo won't treat you all badly! Although the environment here is harsh, we won't skimp on food and drink!" Zhang Guodong said modestly.
He glanced at Xuan Qingban and thought to himself, "Let's see if you're still moved now."
Chapter 1: Encountering a Mountaineering Team and Inviting Them to a Party
The sumptuous afternoon feast left everyone thoroughly satisfied and consumed a considerable amount of Taoyuanlian's food. Even in the most famous restaurants these days, like Wanxian Restaurant, it's difficult to find such delicious food and drinks.
The respect everyone had for Zhang Guodong deepened once again.
After the meal, with some time to spare, everyone went outside to get some fresh air. Although they weren't tourists, they were touched by Zhang Guodong's words.
Cultivation is important, but understanding nature is even more important. The spiritual energy here is extremely thin, and even if you spend a lot of time here, the effect will not be obvious. However, this place is a good place to understand nature.
Cold and dry conditions are the main characteristics here, but the occasional glimpse of greenery powerfully changes this monotonous environment.
This is the tenacity of life!
Zhi Xiu initially embarked on a path of pursuing immortality after gaining insights into life.
Nowadays, cultivators have basically abandoned this original intention and taken shortcuts, but as a result, it will be even more difficult to break through the bottleneck later.
Zhang Guodong is a role model for everyone. Shi Kang and others are starting to blindly follow Zhang Guodong's words. Every time they hear them, they feel that they make a lot of sense. So they all come out to breathe some fresh air, chatting and laughing, more like tourists.
Xuan Qinghui had never been to such a high altitude before, and breathing was slightly difficult, but for a cultivator, this was easy to adjust to.
Bored, she walked alone to the edge of a low cliff. Staring blankly down, Xiao Gang gazed into the distance. After a moment, she felt a sense of peace, as if she had merged into a serene state.
"This is a good place!" A voice woke her just a moment later. Zhang Guodong had appeared behind her and sat down on the edge of the cliff, his legs dangling over the edge. "Back in the southwestern city, I almost died. But thanks to the Wood Emperor's grace, he used a 'Seven-Turn Azure Dew Pill' to save my body, giving me time to recover!"
Qing Xuanji was slightly moved. She was very surprised. Why would the Wood Emperor be willing to use the "Seven-Turn Azure Dew Pill" to save a mere cultivator? That pill was known as one of the three top-grade spiritual pills in the plant cultivation world!
It's not available on the market at all, and the Wood Emperor wouldn't sell this pill, which shows how precious it is! And yet it was used on Zhang Guodong.
She had never heard of this.
Zhang Guodong continued, "When my wounds were mostly healed, the Wind Emperor wanted to take me as his disciple, haha, but he gave up in the end. They thought that my life force had been converted into magic power too early, so my future path would be very difficult. But the Wood Emperor reminded me that my only way to cultivate was to comprehend life. But I guess he didn't expect that comprehending the laws of life would make my cultivation speed faster than before!"
The Wind Emperor actually wants to take Zhang Guodong as his disciple?!
Then the conversation shifted.
"Although the Qingxuan Sect suffered a great calamity and was forced to leave to seek another place, it may not be an opportunity. Here, although the spiritual energy is thin, is it the only source of spiritual energy? Hmph, nonsense! As long as one's cultivation level increases, breakthroughs become much easier! Spiritual energy can be replenished in other ways! This environment is great. I feel that if I comprehend the laws of life here, I will gain something else. In two years, it will be difficult for me to advance to the peak of level 49, but level 48 might be easy!"
Xuan Qing stared blankly at Zhang Guodong, feeling that his words were extremely sharp and had a profound impact on her. Had he suddenly opened up a path of cultivation for her, leading her to comprehend the laws of life?!
The laws of life are elusive and intangible, impossible to grasp or touch. How then can we comprehend them?
However, she felt that Zhang Guodong's cultivation progress was so terrifying that it might really be related to his comprehension of the Law of Life. But Zhang Guodong didn't understand, and neither did she. Zhang Guodong's comprehension was so smooth, far exceeding the Wood Emperor's expectations, because Zhang Guodong had unintentionally obtained the seed of the Law of Life, and he had accepted this seed of the Law of Life so quickly, and his comprehension was so extensive.
The Wood Emperor possessed two law seeds: the Wood-attribute Fundamental Law Seed and the Life Law Seed. However, his fundamental understanding was based on the Wood-attribute Fundamental Law; the Life Law Seed was an additional acquisition. Obtaining a law seed only provides the possibility of understanding that particular law; whether one can understand more is another matter entirely. The Wood-attribute Fundamental Law and the Life Law are intricately connected, but his understanding of the Life Law is far inferior to Zhang Guodong's current level.
The laws of wood and the laws of life are like fireflies and the bright moon—a small law, a fundamental principle!
Zhang Guodong is now walking the very path that is **the path!
"You haven't reached the peak of level 49 yet? How is that possible! Then how did you manage to trap Han Feng?" Xuan Qingwen's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.
When she heard that Zhang Guodong was not even a level 49 cultivator, but had not even reached level 48, she wondered how he could be a match for Han Feng.
This is simply unbelievable! After saying this, she blushed. She had lost her composure!
Zhang Guodong looked at her amusedly, stood up, and took her hand. She struggled slightly but couldn't break free. She glared at Zhang Guodong and turned her head away.
“I’m only telling you this secret! We are one in this boat. Your responsibility is to establish the Qingxuan Sect in the outside world. I will always help you!” Zhang Guodong said softly.
Xuan Qingxu's heartstrings were touched once again.
Her neck, the base of her ears, and her cheeks turned even redder.
This feeling was very strange! It also made her feel awkward. Is this what things between men and women are like?
"My current cultivation level is actually only level 43, but you should understand that I currently possess only magical power, not life force or demonic power. However, I unintentionally acquired a law-based divine ability, which allows me to challenge opponents of higher levels by using my magical power! Furthermore, what is a magical artifact? Only when a magical artifact is driven by magical power can its full power be released! Life force or demonic power simply cannot unleash the full power of a magical artifact, which is also my advantage! Once my cultivation continues to improve, even if you encounter those newly promoted great masters, I will not be afraid!" Zhang Guodong said. "Even if I cannot win the battle, I have high-level offensive and defensive magical artifacts. I can still remain undefeated!"
Xuan Qingban felt a sense of enlightenment, but even more so, anticipation. Zhang Guodong had essentially laid his cards on the table! Did this mean he trusted him?
If Zhang Guodong levels up a few more times, he will become even stronger, and Qingxuan Sect will have an even more solid foundation!
"Let's go down!" Xuan Qing was slightly touched, opened her mouth, but said nothing. She didn't know how to say thank you. She wasn't very good at expressing herself, but her voice softened slightly.
"Haha, alright. Look, it seems someone's coming over to invite us!" Zhang Guodong smiled slightly, pointing to the people walking towards their camp.
It was indeed a neighboring mountaineering team that invited Zhang Guodong and his group over for a get-together. In this place, meeting is fate.
When life gets dull, being able to have a get-together and perhaps meet some like-minded friends is one of the greatest joys in life!
From the conversation, I learned that this was a private mountaineering team, consisting of about a dozen people, including young and middle-aged individuals, both men and women. They were all mountaineering enthusiasts, and their equipment was quite complete.
The team leader was a middle-aged man, whom everyone called Chairman Wang. Zhang Guodong didn't know if "Chairman Wang" was his real name or some other title. Judging from how well he was well-maintained, he was probably no ordinary person.
As soon as Xuan Qingxu walked over, everyone's eyes were focused on her.
But they were still just acquaintances, and he couldn't be too out of line. Besides, when Xuan Qingxu approached, Zhang Guodong had already declared his ownership of this goddess, holding her hand tightly. Anyone who saw this immediately understood what was going on.
Upon seeing Zhang Guodong, Chairman Wang glanced at Xuan Qingban's cold and beautiful face and joked, "Young man, are you sure your girlfriend isn't a fairy from heaven? I've truly never seen anyone so beautiful and elegant."
Zhang Guodong laughed heartily and said, "In my heart, she is a goddess!"
"I'm the captain of this private mountaineering team, they all call me Chairman Wang!" Chairman Wang joked, then extended his hand to shake hands with Zhang Guodong.
"Zhang Guodong!"
“Zhang Guodong? Where have I heard that name before?” Chairman Wang paused for a moment, then smiled.
"I'm afraid Chairman Wang has misremembered. There are quite a few people in all of China with the same name as me!" Zhang Guodong said with a calm smile.
"No, we've definitely met before! Shennong Holdings?" Chairman Wang suddenly said.
Zhang Guodong was surprised. Was he that famous? So easily recognized by just anyone he met?
"Chairman Wang, do you know me?" Zhang Guodong asked in surprise.
"Haha, that's right, Shennong Holdings. The largest shareholder among private holding companies! I should call you Chairman Zhang now!" Chairman Wang's eyes lit up. He immediately said, "I didn't expect Chairman Zhang to be so young and promising! Shennong Holdings is incredible! When the country announced the establishment of Shennong Holdings, I wanted to invest, but unfortunately, the competition was too fierce. The country wouldn't allow me to enter! Now, Shennong Holdings has a market value of at least two billion! In less than half a year, it has increased fiftyfold! But its prospects are not just two billion, it might even reach two hundred billion."
It's no wonder Chairman Wang was so enthusiastic. Money was secondary; Chairman Wang was in the real estate business and a big shot in the industry. But Zhang Guodong's board seat was the most valuable thing.
Shennong Holdings has a state-owned background! For a private individual to become a director is a political status that many big businessmen envy.
To a discerning eye, it's clear that "Shennong Holdings" is essentially a large state-owned enterprise, or even a future large state-owned enterprise, with the state holding the majority of the shares.
"So many?" Zhang Guodong was also surprised.
He doesn't usually care about the company's operations, so naturally he doesn't know about the company's current situation. Originally, the company was required to report to Director Zhang Guodong on the progress of each stage, but Zhang Guodong always declined, saying that a yearly audit was sufficient.
I never imagined the company's value would increase fiftyfold! His Wan Shares, which were worth six million then, wouldn't they be worth three hundred million now?
"Mr. Wang, you flatter me. I don't usually have time to keep track of the company's situation. I never thought I would be rich now!" Zhang Guodong said with a self-deprecating smile.
"This is nothing? It's a different level of thinking. A completely different level!" Chairman Wang laughed. "By the way, Chairman Zhang, are you also here for mountain climbing? Where's your mountaineering gear?"
Zhang Guodong already had a draft of how to respond to this matter.
"It's not really mountain climbing, haha, just coming to see this highest place on Earth, and I'll leave after a few days," Zhang Guodong said.
After some polite conversation, the two exchanged business cards before parting ways.
Since it was a party, the two couldn't just think about themselves, so they arranged to talk at another time.
The Xuanqing Suo area was inhabited entirely by cultivators, who looked down on mortals from the bottom of their hearts. Naturally, they didn't communicate, making the atmosphere somewhat awkward. However, Zhang Guodong mediated, and Shi Kang and the others lowered their guard a bit and started chatting, mainly about mountain climbing.
Shi Kang and the others were still somewhat curious about the technological products from the outside world. While mortal bodies are fragile, their minds are certainly not lacking, a fact they recognized.
Chapter One: A Beauty Who Brings Disaster?
The get-together was more like a large gathering for conversation, drinks, snacks, games, and so on. Several figures stood out: Xuan Qingban, Chairman Wang, and a young man named Zong Lin. From the conversation, it was learned that Chairman Wang was a major real estate tycoon, naturally attracting flattery; Xuan Qingban, with her angelic beauty, was also a focal point; but the young man named Zong Lin, surprisingly, was surrounded by other young people, suggesting he also had some background.
With more people around, Zhang Guodong couldn't hold Xuan Qingxia's hand indefinitely, so he let go. Xuan Qingbo and Wu Feng sat together, but soon, several young women gathered around. Surprisingly, they were asking Xuan Qingwen about her skincare routine! Wow!
Surrounded by people, Xuan Qingbo felt a little uncomfortable. However, seeing Zhang Guodong chatting and laughing with others, he managed a smile and occasionally said a word.
"Brother Zong, are you staring? This Miss Xuan is truly like a fairy, with that cold and aloof temperament. Compared to those so-called beauties, she's like a phoenix in the sky and a chicken on the ground! I think you have a chance, Brother Zong!" A young mountaineering team member teased, seeing Zong Lin glancing at Xuan Qingbo with great eagerness in his eyes.
He knew that only the most outstanding men could have a woman like that; the rest of them were out of the question! When a woman is truly exceptional, it makes ordinary men completely give up on her. They feel inferior!
"You brat, didn't you see that Miss Xuan already has a boyfriend?" Zong Lin inwardly agreed; Xuan Qingban truly shouldn't exist in the mortal realm. He also wanted to strike up a conversation, hoping to get Xuan Qingbo's phone number—he wasn't afraid of failing. But he still said something against his will.
"Tch, so what if she has a boyfriend? A woman this beautiful, that plain-looking guy isn't lucky enough to have her! With your status and excellence, Brother Zong, you're worthy of her!"
"Brother Zong, Xiao Chen is right, hehe, don't miss this opportunity! I support you." A young man on the right also said.
Zong Lin hesitated for a moment and said, "There are so many women over there, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go over there?"
"Leave this to me! Let Qinqin pry out the information and make connections. Haven't we got the phone number yet? Later, just find an opportunity, Brother Zong, you can show off. Let Miss Xuan know your identity, and the success rate will be much higher," said the young man on the right.
As he spoke, he stood up and walked towards a woman wearing a hat and short hair; that was probably Qinqin. Female mountaineering team members were indeed rare.
A moment later, Qinqin stood up, glanced at Zonglin, and walked towards Xuanqingwen.
The young man walked back and said to Zong Lin, "Brother Zong, it's all settled. Let's get the phone first. Tomorrow morning or later, find an opportunity for you to show your face. That'll get things started!"
"Thanks, I'll treat you later." Zong Lin said with a knowing smile.
"Thank you very much, Brother Zong!" the two said.
These people left Zhang Guodong aside and chose to ignore him.
Zhang Guodong noticed this, his brows furrowing in surprise. He then smiled knowingly. He knew that even cultivators, let alone ordinary people, wouldn't necessarily give you a friendly look.
"Chairman Wang, who is this Zong Lin?" Zhang Guodong didn't get up, but turned to ask Chairman Wang.
When Chairman Wang saw that it was Zong Lin, he smiled and said, "He's a good friend and a junior colleague. His family is also in business, but their business is no less successful than mine. If you want to get to know him, I'll be happy to introduce you."
"Never mind, I was just asking casually. My identity doesn't match my reputation, haha!" Zhang Guodong laughed it off.
A rich second-generation!
Sure enough, teammate Qinqin asked Xuan Qingban for his phone number, but Xuan Qingji just smiled and shook his head. Clearly, he refused!
She now naturally understood what a telephone was, but if it weren't for the fear of exposing the Qingxuan Sect's relocation and causing unnecessary trouble, she wouldn't have had the slightest interest in contacting these people.
From the depths of their hearts, the pride of a cultivator is ingrained in their very bones.
"Miss Xuan, it's just asking for a phone number, you won't even give it to me?" Qinqin persisted.
The other women also wanted the phone number, but seeing Qinqin's eagerness, they were somewhat supportive.
As a result, Xuan Qingji got up and left, and Wu Feng hurriedly followed.
Qinqin's face immediately turned ugly. It was so embarrassing! She had directly asked for it, but was actually refused!
Others were also somewhat dissatisfied, but it had nothing to do with them; it seemed that Xuan Qingsuo had been forced away by Qinqin.
"Mao. So high and mighty? I think he's just a slut!" Qinqin cursed.
"Slap!" The curse had barely finished when a loud slap rang out. Wu Feng struck back, delivering a direct slap. "Get out of here if you don't want to die!"
Wu Feng's eyes were sharp, filled with murderous intent. How dare a mere mortal insult Xuan Qingban! He's asking for trouble!
Qinqin's cheek swelled up immediately after being hit, and her head was buzzing.
The others were immediately taken aback.
"What's going on?" Fu Peng and the others gathered around. The pressure on everyone was immense. Even a slight release of a cultivator's aura could exert heavy pressure on mortals.
It was extremely rare for Wu Feng to attack a mortal. Fortunately, it was just a "light slap," and no one died.
Zhang Guodong and Chairman Wang stopped talking and walked over.
"Alright, everyone disperse! Wu Feng, tell me, what's going on?" Zhang Guodong said, his face turning cold. In reality, he naturally knew the situation here.
Shi Kang, Fu Peng, and the others dispersed and headed back to their camp. They really didn't want to stay with these mortals anymore.
Wu Feng explained the situation. Zhang Guodong snorted, glanced at Zong Lin, and said, "This time, I'll let it go for Chairman Wang's sake!"
At this moment, Chairman Wang said to Qinqin with displeasure, "Qinqin, this is your fault. Since Chairman Zhang is not pursuing the matter, this will not happen again!"
Qinqin could only take the slap for nothing. If a real conflict broke out, Zhang Guodong's side had more people, and they all seemed to be formidable opponents; they would only suffer losses.
"Chairman Zhang, I'm sorry about this!" Chairman Wang then turned to Zhang Guodong and said.
Zhang Guodong also lost interest in the conversation, waving his hand and saying, "Forget it, it's nothing serious. But some people are lacking in discipline; sometimes they should be careful what they say. I think that young man surnamed Zong is quite extraordinary. I'd like to meet him if I have the chance, hmph!"
Zhang Guodong's words were directed at Na Zonglin. Qinqin, the team member, was just running errands; the worst thing she could have done was insult Xuan Qingban. If it weren't for ignoring it, that woman would be dead already.
Chairman Wang was surprised, but after thinking about it, he seemed to understand something. His face showed anger. His subordinates wanting Xuan Qingbo's phone number was probably orchestrated by Zong Lin!
What should have been a pleasant gathering turned into a disaster because of Zong Lin, who had introduced him to an extraordinary young talent. If it weren't for the fact that Zong Lin's father was a close friend of Zong Lin's, Chairman Wang would never have let him off the hook.
To have a major enemy like Ping Baishu, especially one with a significant political position, is simply outrageous.
If Zhang Guodong really wanted to investigate Zong Lin's identity, it would be very easy for him to find out.
Finally, I can only lament that beautiful women are the root of all evil. Zong Lin probably has his eye on Xuan Qing'ao, but he shouldn't have contradicted Zhang Guodong to his face. It's like stealing someone else's girlfriend right in front of him!
Idiot!
"Senior Brother Zhang, should we kill that Zong Lin? He's the one who started all this! I noticed something was off about him before, he should have gouged out his eyes long ago!" Inside Zhang Guodong's large tent, there were several people, including Wu Feng, Shi Kang, and Xuan Qinghui. Wu Feng said.
"Forget it, we're parting ways tomorrow, it's not a big deal, it's all in the past!" Zhang Guodong said calmly.
It was just a phone call today, nothing serious. Although Zhang Guodong was also angry about the insults directed at Xuan Qingban, Wu Feng had already slapped her, so the matter was considered closed.
Otherwise, would we kill someone over such a trivial matter?
"Never mind!" Xuan Qingban said indifferently.
Shi Kang and Wu Feng took the opportunity to say goodbye, leaving only Zhang Guodong and Xuan Qingji in the tent. The atmosphere was somewhat awkward and ambiguous.
Although she didn't say anything, Xuan Qingqian's ears turned red.
"I'm going to rest too!" Xuan Qingban immediately stood up, ready to go out.
Zhang Guodong wasn't about to let her leave, so he grabbed her arm. "You'll stay here tonight," he said. "It's more spacious here!"
"No! We can only sleep together after a ceremony, and that can be done two years later!" Xuan Qingbo's face turned completely red as he hurriedly said.
My heart was pounding. This guy is so lewd! How could I let him sleep with me without a ceremony?
"Ha, don't rush me. Who said we're going to share a bed tonight? Although I'm a little eager, hehe. But I won't force you! You sleep here, I'll go sleep in the little tent!" Zhang Guodong said.
With a wave of his hand, he put away the barbecue grill, then used magic to roll up some trash and send it out of the tent. The air inside the tent was instantly refreshed.
A Simmons bed appeared out of thin air, its bedding and pillows brand new. Xuan Qingrui was utterly astonished by this feat. It was incredible! Was this magic?!
After doing all this, Zhang Guodong said goodnight and walked out, seemingly keeping his word.
Tomorrow, we must find a suitable place to abandon the Xuanmen sect and become its successor!
Bi: Today's ominous sign is the 9:00 AM watch!
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