"Mr. Hui, I'm really not optimistic about opening a business." Qu Zhong bowed slightly and replied.
"Let's talk about it." Qin Ziling nodded.
Qu Zhong thought about it for a while before answering.
"First, the initial investment in cultivating immortal masters of alchemy and weapon refining is too large. Without a strong foundation, we simply cannot afford it; second, sir, I have also seen the situation in Pingyu Mountain Blessed Land and the nearby million-mile sea area. The weak eat the strong. Robbery, killing and expropriation can be seen from time to time, as well as competition and conflicts between peers, so opening a business must be protected by strong force.
In the blessed land of Pingyu Mountain and the surrounding millions of miles of sea, the only truly famous business on land is Baibaoxuan, which is located in the south of Immortal Island. Because Nanli Xiandao is one of the three upper islands, it has a strong foundation and strength, and the ancestor of Nanli is also a fire crow. He and his disciples are good at controlling fire, and have natural advantages in alchemy and weapon refining. .
Other shops are of all kinds, good and bad, and of different sizes. However, every business that has reached a certain level of fame has a strong and true immortal as its backer. For example, Murong Chu, the island owner of Enlightenment Immortal Island, is said to be an Earth Immortal in the late stage of Immortal Infant. He has more than a dozen Earth Immortal protectors in the early and middle stages of Immortal Infant under his command. His strength is considered to be above average among the thirty-six Immortal Islands.
However, the Tongling Pavilion opened on Kaiming Xiandao still has to find Fukong Ancestor as its backer. It needs to hand over a fixed share of income to Fukong Ancestor every year, otherwise the Tongling Pavilion will not be able to grow bigger and stronger. There are also some large-scale companies whose backers are even generals from the Four Towns. In fact, they only have a name, but they enjoy the benefits, which is more worry-free and relaxed than opening a business in person.
If you are just planning to start a small business, that's fine. But judging from your intentions, it seems that you want to focus the future development of the sect's power mainly on the business operation, so the business must reach a certain scale. It's very complicated from the beginning. Not only does it require a lot of initial investment, but strong force is required to ensure safety during operation, and a large part of the profits must be turned over to the real immortal, so sir, you still have to think twice. "
"I didn't expect that when the business reaches a certain scale, we have to find a true immortal to name it!" Qin Ziling showed a hint of surprise and subconsciously looked at the Yun Lan siblings.
Back then, as an inner disciple of Hantie Zhangyuan, he had his name in the rouge and gouache shop they opened and received some name fees. It sounds like what Qu Zhong is talking about now is actually the same thing.
However, he only charges a fixed registration fee every month, which is only a small fraction of the revenue of the rouge and gouache shop. But according to Qu Zhong, the share to be turned over is very large. No wonder Qu Zhong is not optimistic about it.
Because in Qu Zhong's view, Qin Ziling has the combat power to rival the late Immortal Immortal Earth Immortal, but when he first arrived, even his foothold was temporarily borrowed from Qingyun Immortal Island. Compared with relatively high-ranking forces such as Kaiming Immortal Island, The basic background is still very different.
Not to mention the need for a group of strong men to protect him, to find true immortals to support him, and other issues!
"Yeah! They basically don't do anything, but once we become big, we have to give them a certain share of the income. In the end, we work hard but others eat the meat and we drink the soup, so why bother? It's better to cultivate the medicine mountain. , plant spiritual herbs and elixirs, and mine mineral veins, you can at least maintain your daily practice and feel free and at ease. If you are not willing to be ordinary and want to improve your cultivation quickly, you can also take some dangerous risks and go out to meet the fate of immortals, and maybe you can also hit the big tree. Luck." Qu Zhong said.
"Your concerns are all reasonable, but it's not a big problem. The business name is a long-term solution and needs to be established as soon as possible." Qin Ziling thought for a while and said.
When Qu Zhong heard this, his expression changed several times, his lips moved, and he wanted to say a word or two of persuasion. Qin Ziling had already waved his hand and said, "Qu Zhong, I know it well."
After hearing this, Qu Zhong didn't dare to persuade him any more, but he was still a little worried and unfavorable in his heart.
Qu Zhong didn't know that the murder of Tu Xun and Murong Min, which caused a sensation a while ago and shocked everyone, was the murderer behind Mr. Qin in front of him.
Earlier, Tu Xun's reinforcements were also intercepted by Qin Ziling's men.
Just from these two interceptions on the way, Qin Ziling made a lot of money and accumulated a lot of wealth.
Not to mention that a while ago, Qin Ziling snatched a blood unicorn demon from the hands of four true immortals.
Qu Zhong also didn't know that in the past year or two, especially in the past six months, the strength of Wuji Sect's disciples had undergone great changes. Now there were seven Earth Immortals in the middle stage of Immortal Infant alone.
Qu Zhong didn't even know that Qin Ziling's own combat power was now comparable to a second-grade true immortal, and Xiao Qing's combat power was already comparable to a first-grade true immortal.
Qin Ziling naturally did not explain much. Seeing that Qu Zhong stopped trying to persuade him, he added: "As for the business name, we are not in a hurry to make it bigger and stronger from the beginning. We can start with Qingyun Immortal Island and the Jiujiu affiliated to Qingyun Immortal Island." Start with an island.”
"That's right, that's right." Qu Zhong couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Qingyun Fairy Island and Xueyun Island are still closely related. Once the business opens to other islands, in Qu Zhong's view, safety will be a big issue, but if it is only within the sphere of influence of Qingyun Fairy Island, then there is nothing to worry about. Okay, as for the future, I will naturally consider it later.
As they spoke, the group set foot on the Heaven-Crossing Immortal Shuttle again, and flew away in the awe-inspiring eyes of the island's indigenous people.
Along the way, everyone visited some islands.
Gradually, Qin Ziling and others saw a huge island from a distance.
In fact, for Qin Ziling, it is more accurate to say it is an island than a continent.
Facing the direction of Qin Ziling and others, an extremely majestic giant city stood along the coast.
Around this huge city, and further away, there are many cities dotted here and there.
"Sir, that is the blessed land of Pingyu Mountain. The city we can see now is called Pingyu West City, and the person who is in charge of this city is Zhenxi General Gouhuan. There are eight fairy islands in the sea to the west of the blessed land of Pingyu Mountain They are all under his control, including the floating fairy island.
Unless there are special circumstances, we only need to go to the General's Mansion in the west town of Pingyu every five years to pay tribute. We do not need to go to the royal city to pay tribute directly to the king. The king spends many years practicing in seclusion or traveling around, and basically doesn't care about these things. " Qu Zhong pointed to the huge island and explained.
While Qu Zhong was speaking, a giant bird-like flying fairy flew from the sky.
Standing on the bird-like fairy weapon is a handsome man, with a hint of power in his elegant demeanor. He is an earthly immortal in the late stage of fairy infant, and he is Duanmu Song, the fourth elder of the floating fairy island.
More than two years ago, Tu Xiu led his men to attack Qingyun Fairy Island. Later, he led his people to spy on Qingyun Fairy Island thousands of miles away, hoping to wait for an opportunity. However, Qin Ziling forced Tu Xiu to pay a large amount of resources before letting him. They left, causing Duanmu Song and others to plan and wait in vain.
There are still about ten people standing behind Duanmu Song, five earth immortals, five half-immortals in the late golden elixir stage, and one of the five earth immortals is in the mid-stage immortal infant stage.
Obviously, Duanmu Song went to Zhenxi General Mansion to pay tribute on behalf of Ancestor Fukong this time.
Ancestor Fukong is a first-class true immortal, and General Gou Huan of Zhenxi is also a first-class true immortal. He relies on his status, so it is naturally impossible for him to go and pay tribute in person.
"Fourth Elder, isn't that Qu Zhong from Qingyun Immortal Island, and is there that helper invited from who knows where?" said the Earth Immortal with a pair of mournful eyebrows in the middle stage of the Immortal Infant.
"Qu Zhong is nothing, but that kid has a lot of tricks. He even dares to blackmail a lot of money." Duanmu Song saw that he was indeed a person from Qingyun Fairy Island. His thoughts changed and he said: "You call them to stop, I want to watch." See what’s special about him.”
"Yes, Fourth Elder." The mournful immortal replied, and then shouted to Qin Ziling and others: "The ones in front are fellow Taoists from Qingyun Immortal Island. Please stay, my Fourth Elder has invited me."
"It's Duan Muchong, the fourth disciple of Ancestor Fu Kong." Qu Zhong quickly explained to Qin Ziling in a low voice.
Qin Ziling nodded slightly and turned the Heaven-piercing Immortal Shuttle to face the huge bird-shaped immortal weapon.
"Lian Changfeng, the island owner of Qingyun Island, has met Elder Duanmu!" The Sky-Crossing Immortal Shuttle stopped outside Li Xu. As the island owner, Lien Changfeng said with his hands in hand.
In just over two years, Lien Changfeng, who was only eleven years old, had already become a Grand Master, which was considered very powerful.
However, Duanmu Song, as the fourth elder of the Floating Immortal Island and the direct disciple of the True Immortal, naturally would not take his hairless child seriously. He just waved his hand casually and then set his sights on Qin Ziling. On the body, he said calmly: "What's your name? You are quite capable. More than two years ago, you dared to sit down and raise the price, forcing Tu Xun to leave a fortune before he could escape."
Qin Ziling's only real appearance in front of the public was the battle more than two years ago, and he has lived in seclusion since then, so the outside world knows very little about him, and even his name has never been spread.
"Qin Ziling doesn't dare to be an elder of Duanmu and praise him." Qin Ziling replied with cupped hands.
"Qin Ziling, yes, this elder has remembered it." Duanmu Song nodded, his eyes inadvertently glanced at Yun Lan behind him, and he couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment, and then revealed a scorching color.
"The woman behind you is good-looking and has a unique temperament. She is somewhat similar to an old friend of this elder's." Duanmu Song quickly turned his attention to Qin Ziling and said.
"Thank you Elder Duanmu for the compliment. I wonder if Elder Duanmu has anything else to do? If not, see you at the Zhenxi General Mansion." Qin Ziling said lightly, as if he didn't understand the meaning of Duanmu Song's words at all.
"There's nothing else. It's just that my old friend has been dead for many years, and I miss him very much. I wonder if Qin Ziling, can you bear the pain and give me the maid behind you? Even if you have a good relationship with this elder, in the future, blood People from Yun Dao come to your door again, and for the sake of this good relationship, this elder will come forward and say a few words of justice to you." Duanmu Song said calmly.
"presumptuous!"
"Be bold!"
As soon as Duanmu Song said this, Yun Lan's younger brother Yuntai first showed anger and yelled, followed by Feng Ziluo, who had a strong personality and could not tolerate a grain of sand in his eyes.
"Qiang!" There was a sound.
When the two of them yelled angrily, Yuntai had already pulled out a tiger-headed sword, while Feng Ziluo pulled out a golden flying sword, levitated in front of him, and breathed cold sword light at Duanmu Song.
When Qu Zhong saw this, his face immediately turned pale, and a look of panic flashed in his eyes.
The Floating Immortal Island and the Blood Cloud Immortal Island are different.
The floating fairy island is the overlord of the sea area where Qingyun fairy island is located. From a certain point of view, Qingyun fairy island can also be regarded as the sphere of influence of the floating fairy island.
It's just that there are rules from the Fire Ape Kingdom, and the Floating Fairy Island cannot directly annex Qingyun Fairy Island.
But even if this is the case, if Blood Cloud Immortal Island comes to attack Qingyun Immortal Island, it must first consider the reaction of Floating Cloud Immortal Island.
Because of this, the last time Tu Xi came to attack, the people from the Floating Immortal Island came forward. Later, Tu Xi was defeated and the great elder of the Blood Cloud Immortal Island did not take action. A large part of it was because of the Floating Immortal Island.
Now, Yuntai and Feng Ziluo actually angrily scolded Duanmu Song in front of him, and even drew their swords at each other. That's a big deal!
But before Qu Zhong could speak, Qin Ziling had already raised his hand to stop him.
Qu Zhong still respected Qin Ziling very much. Seeing him raise his hand, he immediately swallowed back the words that came to his lips, but his heart was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
A Blood Cloud Immortal Island has already forced Qingyun Immortal Island to breathe. If the Floating Cloud Immortal Island is added to it, there will be no way for Qingyun Immortal Island to survive at all.
"Haha, interesting, interesting!" Duanmu Song didn't look angry when he saw this, but actually laughed. A pair of delicate-looking eyes looked up and down at Qin Ziling with interest.
"I don't find it interesting at all." Qin Ziling said lightly, then waved his hand, turned around and walked away.
He doesn't want to have a big conflict with the Floating Fairy Island just yet.
"Stop!" At this moment, Duanmu Song's face darkened slightly and he shouted coldly.
With Duanmu Song's voice, streaks of brilliant light cut through the sky and landed in front of the Sky-Chutting Immortal Shuttle, blocking its way.
"Did this elder tell you to leave?" Duanmu Song asked slowly.
Qin Ziling looked towards the blessed land of Pingyu Mountain, and the murderous intent in his eyes subsided.
This is not a suitable place for killing people!
Qin Ziling secretly shook his head, then turned around again, looked straight at Duanmu Song, and said, "We are going to pay tribute to the king. Could it be that Elder Duanmu wants to rob the king's tribute?"
"Boy Qin, you don't have to put this big hat on my head. In one sentence, if you leave the woman beside you and the two people who just drew their swords, I will let you go. Otherwise, I'm afraid I can only let you, the island owner who has no hair, go pay tribute alone." Duanmu Song said.
"Floating Fairy Island is a well-known and decent family, right? Duanmu Song, if you do this, aren't you afraid that others will compare your Floating Fairy Island with Blood Cloud Island?" Qin Ziling asked calmly.
"If I were from Xueyun Island, do you think I would talk so much nonsense to you? Besides, have you forgotten who is in charge of this blessed land on Pingyu Mountain? King Zhu Yan, a descendant of Zhu Yan's blood, what do you think of the king? Will you tell us any principles of benevolence and righteousness? His rule is only iron-blooded, only strength, and only Shunchang's rebellion!
This elder just wants a woman by your side, and he also promised a good relationship. This is already the end of benevolence and justice. You actually dare to draw a sword against me. Do you really think that this elder is a good person? "Duanmu Song sneered.
"This is the first time I've seen someone say that robbing a girl is so noble and benevolent! According to your statement, you want my people, so I have to be grateful!" Qin Ziling's calm expression showed a hint of coldness.
"It seems that forcing Tu Xiu to defeat Qingyun Island made you a little confused! Anyway, in this case, I have nothing to say." Duanmu Song smiled coldly with disdain and waved his hand lightly.
Duanmu Song waved his hand, and the mournful immortal was the first to take action.
A rope-like fairy weapon flew out from his body in a glow of rays of light.
"Huh!" With a bang, he shuttled through the void and entangled himself with the people on the Sky-Crossing Immortal Shuttle.
As soon as this rope-like immortal weapon was released, there were invisible and powerful binding forces that entangled everyone from all directions. Not to mention those golden elixir monks, even the immortal power of the earth immortals was affected by the invisible force. The shackles of power were entangled, and suddenly it started to run sluggishly.
"This is a good magic weapon!" Qin Ziling's eyes lit up slightly.
He now has many fairy weapons and weapons, but he is missing a few fairy weapons like the "Immortal Binding Rope".
"Bold!" Zheng Xinghan shouted coldly when he saw this, stepped out of the Heaven-piercing Immortal Shuttle, and stood in the air.
He raised his claws with his right hand and grabbed directly at the magic rope shrouded in sunlight.
Zheng Xinghan is now an Immortal in the Dharmakaya Realm. One foot has already entered the middle stage of the Dharmakaya Realm. His strength is not inferior to that of the Immortal Infant in the middle stage.
For those who are immortals in the Dharmakaya Realm, their physical body is a magic weapon, and it can be transformed into ever-changing forms when practiced to the extreme.
Zheng Xinghan's dharma body is mainly in his arms, and the most thoroughly refined parts are his palms, unlike Qin Ziling's whole body.
Therefore, Zheng Xinghan's most powerful thing is his palms.
The right hand clawed and tore open the void, reflecting the cold metallic light in the sun, as if the entire right hand was made of metal.
"Human Immortal, Dharmakaya Realm!" The mournful Earth Immortal's face changed slightly when he saw this. The rope shimmering in the glow immediately "swooshed" and jumped up in the air like a spiritual snake, trying to avoid Zheng Xinghan's iron claws and go Wrap around his neck and body.
However, the magic weapon of the Immortal family needs to be controlled by immortal power and is something external to the body, and Zheng Xinghan's "iron claw" is his palm.
At close range, in terms of control and rapid change of moves, the rope magic weapon of the mournful earth immortal is no match for Zheng Xinghan's iron claws.
Zheng Xinghan's iron claws were like the dexterous hands of a snake catcher. Layers of claw shadows appeared in the air. With a cry, he suddenly grabbed the rope of the mourning eyebrow fairy.
As soon as the rope fairy was caught, the glow surged, and the entire rope continued to twist, and even wrapped around Zheng Xinghan's arm like a python, twisting it hard, trying to crush it.
Zheng Xinghan sneered, his arms continued to grow, and his skin was covered with a layer of steel-like scales. The muscles were like steel bars twisted together. The iron claws still clung to the rope fairy weapon, and the blood was flowing. Follow the iron claws and rush into the rope fairy weapon to disperse the Xiaguang fairy power.
Looking from afar, in addition to a huge python wrapped around an arm like an iron pillar, I also saw a ball of blood and glow fighting in the air, rolling and scattering, causing the heaven and earth to turbulent, and the surrounding wind howling.
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