The Devil's Tribulation

Chapter 267 Buying Land

The Zhong family in Fancheng and Qian'er discussed for a while and decided to go to Yancheng again. This time Qian'er planned to go in person, and brought a few accountants and sisters with her. After a few days of preparation, a group of fifty people set off for Fuguang Town in Yancheng. Qian'er went directly to Wanbao Pavilion to find Lu Qingshan and asked him to help arrange a meeting with the head of the Zheng family at Wanbao Pavilion. This matter could not be known to the Ximen family and the Li family. They were afraid that they would sabotage it.

In the northwest of Yancheng, there is a blessed land with abundant spiritual energy, backed by mountains and facing the water, and full of beautiful scenery. This was chosen by the ancestor of the Zheng family as a treasure land for the family to thrive. The Zheng family who originally lived here did not disappoint the ancestor. Generation after generation, the family has grown from a dozen people to more than 100,000 people. Not only is the population prosperous, but many cultivation geniuses have also emerged one after another. However, since the previous head of the family disappeared mysteriously, the Zheng family has begun to go downhill. From the head of the four families, it has become the tail of the four families, and now it has to rely on selling ancestral properties to survive.

The current head of the Zheng family, Zheng Qilong, is the legitimate son of the previous head, Zheng Xuebin. When he took over the family from his father, the family was already in tatters and on the verge of collapse. However, Zheng Qilong did not give up and always wanted to find an opportunity to turn things around and revive the Zheng family. By chance, he learned that Fu Guangzong needed a large amount of ore. Zheng Qilong automatically found the person in charge of purchasing in Fu Guangzong and sold out the ore that had been accumulated in the family for many years at a price 30% lower than the market price.

After receiving the deposit from Fu Guangzong, Zheng Qilong excitedly went home to prepare for the delivery of the goods. Suddenly, he heard that his only son had a conflict with Ximen Gui of the Ximen family. Not only was he beaten, but he was also captured. The Zheng family was asked to take money to the Ximen family to redeem him! Zheng Qilong was afraid that his only son would get into trouble, so he asked the three elders of the clan to take the goods and go first, and then he would go to rescue his son and chase him. Zheng Qilong originally thought that the Ximen family would embarrass him, but he didn't expect that they were so easy to talk to this time. After giving the crystal beads, they immediately released his son.

After Zheng Qilong sent his son home, he went after the Third Elder. He went all the way to Fuguang Sect but didn't see the Third Elder. He asked the people of Fuguang Sect, but they also said they didn't see him. Zheng Qilong felt uneasy and rushed back to the family, but there was still no sign of the Third Elder. The Zheng family was really scared, because that was a huge fortune! If they couldn't find it, the Zheng family couldn't afford to pay for it now!

In the Zheng family hall, a group of people were sitting restlessly. A guard rushed into the hall, and Zheng Qilong quickly stood up and asked, "Is there any news about the third elder?" The guard shook his head and said, "Master, there is no news about the third elder. It was Pavilion Master Lu of Wanbao Pavilion who asked you to come over and said he had something to discuss with you." Zheng Qilong was not interested at all, and waved his hand and said, "I don't feel like drinking with him now. Tell Pavilion Master Lu that he can't leave because of something at home." The guard said, "Master, the person who came said that Pavilion Master Lu has something important to discuss with you in person. Please come over."

Zheng Qilong frowned and thought to himself, "What else can Lu Qingshan ask me to do besides drinking? Is there really something important?" The Great Elder stood up and said, "Master, since Pavilion Master Lu has invited you, you should go. There's no point in waiting here. If there is any news, I will have someone notify you." After saying these words, the Great Elder immediately sent a message, "The Zheng family is surrounded by enemies now, and Wanbao Pavilion must not be offended again. Master, you should go." After listening to the Great Elder's advice, Zheng Qilong stood up and said, "Well, since it's important, I'll go. You continue to search for the third elder, and notify me immediately if there is any news." Everyone bowed in agreement.

Zheng Qilong left the family and went to Wanbao Pavilion. Not long after, the head of the Ximen family received a message. The head of the Ximen family, Ximen Ba, was a burly middle-aged man with a late stage of transformation. His behavior and actions were just like his name, very domineering, but not a brainless person. Since he took over, the Ximen family has been thriving, and now it has surpassed the other three families to become the first family in Yancheng.

Ximen Gui, Ximen Ba's legitimate son, is also Ximen Ba's favorite son. He is extremely talented. He has reached the peak of the early stage of the Spiritualization Realm at the age of one thousand, and will soon break through to the middle stage. He is the most promising descendant of the Ximen family to break through to the Void Refining Realm. After seeing his father receive the message, Ximen Gui fell into deep thought. At this time, no one in the Ximen family dared to disturb Ximen Ba, except Ximen Gui.

Seeing that his father was slow to speak, Ximen Gui asked, "Father, has something changed?" Ximen Ba collected his thoughts and smiled, "Lu Qingshan from Wanbao Pavilion asked Zheng Qilong to meet him and said there was something important. What do you think is the important thing?" Ximen Gui thought for a while and said, "Wanbao Pavilion has never interfered in outside affairs. Could it be that there is some big business to introduce to Zheng Qilong?" Ximen Ba shook his head and said, "I can't figure it out either. What is the reason for Lu Qingshan to suddenly look for Zheng Qilong at this time? It's a pity that our spies can only infiltrate the outside of Wanbao Pavilion, and none of the people inside can be bribed. Otherwise, we would know what Lu Qingshan wants to do."

Ximen Gui said, "Wanbao Pavilion hasn't made any moves recently. It has been very quiet since the auction. What could it be about to find Zheng Qilong? Could it be?" Ximen Ba asked, "What did Gui'er remember? Tell me about it." Ximen Gui said, "A few days ago, the Zhong family from Fancheng came to find Lu Qingshan, and today the head of the Zhong family from Fancheng came to Wanbao Pavilion in person. Could it be related to this?" Ximen Ba slapped his thigh and said, "Oh no! It turned out to be the Zhong family from Fancheng! The Zhong family wants to buy the Zheng family's land!" Ximen Gui was startled, then laughed, "Father, are you too sensitive? Although the Zhong family has developed well in recent years, where did they get so many crystal beads to buy that piece of land?"

Ximen Ba said angrily, "What? Did you forget about the technique last time? Didn't you also not think that the Zhong family had the strength to snatch the technique from the Sanquan Sect? What happened in the end? Don't underestimate the Zhong family's wine business! Whose wine are you holding now?! That is a very profitable business. I didn't expect the Zhong family to want to come to Yancheng so early! I thought they would not come for decades!" Ximen Gui said, "I know the profit of wine is terrible, but the Zhong family's wine business has not been in business for a few years. How can they have such a large amount of crystal beads to buy that piece of land? The price the Zheng family is asking for that piece of land is not low! Even for our Ximen family, it will take a while to get it together."

Ximen Ba sighed and said, "I hope I am just overthinking. It's too late to stop Zheng Qilong now..." Ximen Ba had just finished speaking when a servant cried out from outside, "Master! Something terrible has happened. Steward Wang from the Qianyuan Sect has arrived at the Wanbao Pavilion. I heard that he is here to handle the land handover procedures." Ximen Ba stood up and said angrily, "Why so fast?!"

Wanbao Pavilion, Zheng Qilong was still worried about the family affairs, and came to Lu Qingshan's cave with worry. When Lu Qingshan saw Zheng Qilong coming, he said happily: "Brother Zheng, why are you so slow? Come on, come on, have a few drinks with me~" Zheng Qilong sighed and said: "Master Lu, I don't have the heart to drink now, tell me quickly, what do you want to see me for? There are still a lot of things waiting for me to deal with in my family." Lu Qingshan smiled and said: "Brother is looking for you because of your family's affairs. Come on, let me introduce you to this fairy, Li Qianer, the head of the Zhong family." Zheng Qilong had never noticed that there was another person in Lu Qingshan's mansion. He quickly scanned with his spiritual sense and found that a beautiful woman in her twenties was looking at him with a smile.

Zheng Qilong quickly bowed and said, "Excuse me, I was so distracted that I didn't notice the fairy." Qian'er smiled and said, "Master Zheng, you are too polite. I have heard of your great name for a long time." Zheng Qilong smiled bitterly and said, "Alas, you unfilial descendants, you can't even protect the foundation of your ancestors. What great name do you still hear of? It's just a joke." Qian'er comforted him, "Master Zheng, why should you be so pessimistic? It's just a temporary success or failure. The foundation of the Zheng family is still there." Zheng Qilong laughed at himself, "So I thought so too, but I was slapped in the face by reality. I am really ashamed~"

Lu Qingshan laughed and said, "Come on, brother Zheng, we have known each other for a thousand years. The other three families have never been to your place, so you are the only one who has the honor. Let's have a few drinks first and then talk about business." Qian'er smiled and poured wine for the two of them, saying, "I have heard about the current predicament of the head of the Zheng family. For this matter, the head of the Zheng family plans to sell the land in the north of Yancheng, right?" Zheng Qilong did not hide it and said self-deprecatingly, "Alas, the ancestral property has to be sold now, otherwise the Zheng family will not be able to get through this hurdle." After that, he drank the wine in the glass.

Lu Qingshan said with a smile: "Brother Zheng, you don't have to be so pessimistic. Your sister-in-law is a very capable person. Why don't you ask her for help?" Zheng Qilong was startled, and then he seemed to think of something and said with a smile: "It's not that I look down on her. Although the Zhong family has developed well in recent years, it is not yet able to help me." Lu Qingshan said unhappily: "Brother, you are wrong. You look down on people through the cracks in the door, right? Sister-in-law came with sincerity, otherwise I wouldn't have asked you to come."

Zheng Qilong was really surprised this time and asked, "Does the Zhong family really plan to buy that piece of land?" Qian'er smiled and said, "The Zhong family plans to develop in Yancheng and needs a place to stand. That piece of land meets our requirements. Master Zheng, please name a price."

Zheng Qilong confirmed again: "Does the Zhong family really intend to buy it?" Lu Qingshan said: "How can it be false? Brother Zheng, just name a price without worry." Zheng Qilong hesitated for a long time, and tried to ask: "How about 300 million high-quality crystal beads?" Qian'er smiled and said: "Master Zheng is really a kind person. I have checked and found that selling the land for 500 million is not expensive. Master Zheng actually gave me a 40% discount. How about this, I will not take advantage of the Zheng family. Doesn't the Zheng family still owe Fu Guang Sect a sum of ore? The Zhong family happens to have a batch of ore, which can be used to help Master Zheng solve his urgent needs first, and then Master Zheng can slowly return it to the Zhong family. How about it?"

Zheng Qilong stood up and saluted, saying, "Master Zhong is righteous! But in this way, the Zhong family will completely offend the Ximen family and the Li family. If they want to gain a foothold in Yancheng and offend these two families, the Zhong family will have a hard time in Yancheng in the future." Qian'er smiled and said, "There has always been a rift between the Ximen family and my Zhong family's ancestors, and the Li family has a deep hatred for the Zhong family! Master Zheng doesn't have to worry about these. Since the Zhong family dares to take root in Yancheng, they will not be afraid of these two families."

Zheng Qilong felt Qian'er's aura and was secretly shocked: "This Zhong family master is only in the initial stage of transformation, why does he give me a very dangerous feeling?" Just as he was thinking, Lu Qingshan patted Zheng Qilong on the shoulder and said: "Are you in the mood to drink a few glasses with me now?" Zheng Qilong smiled and said: "I have to drink a few more glasses. I also want to thank the Pavilion Master and the Zhong family master. Come on, I will drink first to show my respect!"

The three of them were drinking when a servant came to report: "Master, Steward Wang from Qianyuan Sect has arrived." Lu Qingshan said with a smile: "Please come in, it's just right for you to have a few drinks with us." Zheng Qilong asked curiously: "How come Steward Wang is here before we invite him?" Lu Qingshan said with a smile: "I invited you and Steward Wang at the same time, the timing is just right~" Zheng Qilong pointed at Lu Qingshan and said with a smile: "Brother Lu knows that this will be successful~"