Chapter 152 Eastern Region 15 Chu Xingjin was not guilty at all; on the contrary, he was also...
Chu Xingjin was not guilty; on the contrary, he was very angry.
"What are you being so arrogant about? Although it was my suggestion that came first, I repeatedly confirmed with you whether this method was within the scope permitted by the Heavenly Court. You repeatedly assured me that the Heavenly Court wouldn't get involved in such trivial matters, and that as long as we didn't go too far, there wouldn't be any problems. Now that something has gone wrong, isn't it all because of what you said? What does it have to do with me!"
Chu Xingjin had been sending out a lot of messages when he finally reached the crucial point of his trip: "I've used up so many spirit stones, and now my plan has fallen apart. You have to return the spirit stones to me."
The shopkeeper raised his hand, but before it landed, he remembered that this person was also a customer and had the support of the Gongshi family. He pressed his hand back down and said, "Get out!"
Chu Xingjin did not flinch, but instead stood tall and said, "You'd better think this through. I have the Gongshi clan standing behind me."
The shopkeeper sneered, "So what? What are you to the Gongshi family? If you're so capable, tell Gongshi Chuo about this? I remember that the person you're on good terms with is actually Gongshi Chuo's sister. I wonder if she knows about your relationship with that Fairy Xie."
Chu Xingjin was speechless. How could he dare let others know about his relationship with Xie Jiaoyue? Not to mention Xie Jiaoyue, he couldn't let others know about his relationship with Feng Qianqian either.
It's all Xie Jiaoyue's fault.
With the support of the Heaven and Earth Bureau, even though Director Baili was late in arriving, the accommodation problem for everyone in Jinling City was solved.
Of course, there were some follow-ups. For example, Xie Jiaoyue ruthlessly extorted a sum of money from the late-arriving Qingyuan Sword Master, making him get used to what it's like to have a disciple.
A master who doesn't care about his apprentices is not a good master.
After spending several months together, Qingyuan Sword Master had grown to love Xie Jiaoyue, a disciple with exceptional talent. He finally managed to get rid of his old friend and return to his beloved little disciple, only to be scolded by her.
Unfortunately, he couldn't refute it. It was his fault for not returning in time, and it was also because he was a poor sword cultivator. Otherwise, how could his young apprentice have to support his family at such a young age?
“Master, I’ve resolved such a huge crisis myself, so you should show your appreciation. Since you’re my master, go to the casino and place bets for me.”
So the windfall that Qingyuan Sword Master had painstakingly obtained from his old friend was used to support his junior disciple.
He looked miserable.
He's so poor, he has to go find work.
It seems I have no choice but to accept the role with that judge I previously declined.
Just then, Baili Sichang, whom they had been unable to find, finally arrived. After entrusting the large group of people to Baili Sichang, Qingyuan Jianhao bid farewell to his little apprentice, who had been with him for several months, with the feeling of heroic sacrifice, and set off alone on the road to earn spirit stones.
Director Baili naturally agreed, and he also brought Xie Jiaoyue an invitation.
"Your niece, Jiaoyue, is quite something. She's only been in the Buzhou Immortal Realm for a short time, yet she's not only solved her accommodation problem but also befriended local aristocratic families and obtained invitations. Quickly open them and see who gave them to you?"
Xie Jiaoyue retorted irritably to Director Baili, "Of course I'm good, otherwise all thirty of us would have to sleep under bridges."
Director Baili also knew he was in the wrong. He was supposed to take care of these people while they were away from home, but he hadn't done so at all.
He could only chuckle and touch his nose.
"Take a look inside. I'll use spirit stones to buy you clothes and make sure you become the most beautiful female cultivator at the banquet."
Xie Jiaoyue wasn't very interested; she was busy cultivating to prepare for the All-Region Competition and naturally had no interest in such things. However, under urging from the others, she still opened the invitation.
It turned out to be an invitation from the Gongshi family.
She was invited to a banquet a few days later, but the purpose of the banquet was not stated directly on the invitation. It was only said that it was a rare happy event for the Gongshi family, and therefore relatives and friends from all sides were invited.
Xie Jiaoyue still didn't really want to go. She had been busy ever since she arrived in Buzhou Immortal Realm, and finally she could have some time to explore it properly. She was very interested in the book towers located throughout Buzhou Immortal Realm and really wanted to dive in, or watch others fight in the martial arts arenas that were also scattered throughout the area. Each of these would greatly improve a sword cultivator's career.
Although she also wanted to browse the jewelry and cosmetic shops, there were priorities. These could wait until after the regional competition, as a reward for her victory. Right now, improving herself was the most important thing.
It wasn't until Xie Jiaoyue had been sitting in the library like an old tree for a few days that Jin Wan mysteriously found her.
"Sis, I've landed a big job."
Xie Jiaoyue then realized that while she was busy with her own affairs, her companions who had come to the Buzhou Immortal Realm through her influence were also not idle.
For example, Jin Wan seems to have developed an interest in mung bean soup and has researched many kinds of snacks suitable for street sales, working hard from dawn to dusk every day to bring different taste experiences to the residents and tourists of Buzhou Immortal Realm.
Although his business career had only lasted a few days, he unexpectedly received an order from a prominent family, inviting him to prepare several pastries for a banquet, hoping to give the banquet guests, who were not used to street food, a little surprise.
Jin Wan tugged at Xie Jiaoyue's sleeve: "Sister, I heard you got an invitation. Go and attend, let me show you what a surprise is."
"Now you can give me a surprise too."
Jin Wan said that a surprise can only be called a surprise if it makes people have expectations and wait.
At this moment, Jin Wan wanted Xie Jiaoyue to witness it together.
Xie Jiaoyue stretched. There were still a few days before the All-Region Competition officially started. She couldn't stay like an old tree forever, or she would become useless. She needed to relax appropriately.
Why don't we go and take a look?
"Alright, alright, whatever you say. I'll definitely come and taste Chef Jin's masterpiece."
However, Xie Jiaoyue was still a little worried before she actually went.
Since she was going, she wanted to present herself in a presentable manner. Moreover, since she was going for Jin Wan, she didn't buy any local traditional clothing, but instead chose a set of southwestern regional clothing that she had never worn before.
The navy blue long sleeves and long skirt, embroidered with intricate and colorful patterns, immediately reveal their identity as someone from the southwestern region.
This outfit is exquisite and fits perfectly, but it also has some improvements on the basis of traditional Southwest Region clothing. The fabric used is more breathable and lightweight, making it suitable for the weather in Buzhou Immortal Realm.
It was naturally prepared for her by Gongshi Moyu.
After Xie Jiaoyue changed her clothes, she couldn't help but think of Gongshi Moyu.
Since Gong Shi Moyu confessed his feelings to her, the two of them lived under the same roof, but rarely communicated because Xie Jiaoyue left early and returned late.
She spent her days in the library like an old tree, and indeed, she was somewhat avoiding Gongshi Moyu's thoughts.
It makes me feel so uncomfortable wearing clothes now!
Xie Jiaoyue rubbed her face. It's just clothes! She'd already made them, and the fabric was precious; wouldn't it be a waste if she didn't wear them? She had to wear them!
She then styled her hair according to the clothes and happily went to the banquet by herself.
The Gongshi clan lived quite far from their residence, just like in Jinling City. The clan territories of these aristocratic families were not located in the city center, but rather on the outskirts, protecting the city center. The difference was that in the Buzhou Immortal Realm, any aristocratic family with some reputation would have a sizable mansion within the city.
The banquet was also held here.
Xie Jiaoyue stood at the entrance of the Gongshi family mansion, looking up at the sky.
This Gongshi clan is no good either; look at their location, it's not even in the most central area.
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