The Master of Beasts-Chapter 592 - 153_2

"President, for the guild to develop better, the trade in Five Luminaries City, North should continue." Zhu Ying said casually.

"Also, President, you shouldn't think about returning to Star Moon City; I've already handed the branch there to the Vice President. With Mo Yu in charge, we don't need to worry about the branch's development!"

Jiang Xueyao leaned weakly against Zhu Ying, staring with her big watery eyes: "Xiao Ying, you know, it doesn't really matter whether I'm here or not, why don't you be the President instead!"

The Jiang family has been confirmed as a subordinate force of the Beast God Cult, and its status within the cult is quite significant.

The Reincarnation Sanctuary's aggressive intervention forced the Beast God Cult to take the Jiang family back to the sect, albeit with heavy losses.

Moreover, during the war between the two sects, the Jiang family played a crucial role; they even developed a special technique that forcibly pushes cultivators into the Golden Immortal Realm and controls their life and death!

Although the strength of these Golden Immortals pales compared to those who break through normally, and even their combat power is inferior to some extraordinarily talented Heavenly Immortals, from a rank perspective, they are true Golden Immortals.

Treating these Golden Immortals as consumables, they self-destructed repeatedly, creating significant trouble for the Golden Immortals of the Five Elements Sect, resulting in one Golden Immortal's demise—indeed, the only Golden Immortal to fall in this battle.

"President, please don't say that!" Zhu Ying firmly rejected Jiang Xueyao's suggestion.

Jiang Xueyao sighed deeply: "Chen Jiuge, Lord Chen, holds seventy percent of the shares while you and I each hold fifteen percent. You still call me President, how is that appropriate?"

Rolling her eyes, Zhu Ying ignored Jiang Xueyao's complaints and took the lead to walk toward the guild in front.

It used to be the base of Zi Jing Blossom of Commerce, and it will be again in the future!

....

Five Elements Sect, Five-Colored Peak

Shen Buhai emerged from the sect's main hall looking displeased, muttering to himself: "The old creatures of the Zi family are becoming more shameless!"

Grumbling all the way back to his cave mansion, he saw Shen Boyi rubbing his hands and Lou Boxuan standing straight.

"What are you two here for?" Shen Buhai asked disdainfully.

"Master, what about the sect's rewards?" Shen Boyi replied sycophantically.

This time, I've accumulated some merit, and I should be able to mix into the World Core too.

"What rewards? The old creatures from the Zi family are without shame, one Golden Immortal died while they were lamenting at the main hall, your World Core is gone, used as compensation to the Zi family by the Sect Master!" Shen Buhai snapped.

"What, it's gone? How could they squander such a treasure as the World Core over a waste from the Zi family? How shameless!" Shen Boyi was in shock, lamenting over these ancient creatures living for hundreds of thousands of years, so shameless indeed!

"Grand-disciple, what about you?" Shen Buhai ignored Shen Boyi's outburst, turning to Lou Boxuan, quite satisfied with this grand-disciple.

Shen Boyi was an adopted son he later accepted as a disciple due to his decent talent, but he's dim-witted, never going to achieve the Daluo rank in this lifetime.

Initially, I hoped he would accept many disciples to carry on my lineage, but instead, he followed my 'only one disciple' policy, accepting merely one disciple himself.

Luckily, Lou Boxuan did not let him down; he has considerable talent with prospects of reaching the Daluo rank, and he accepts many disciples—a favor skipped a generation indeed!

"Ancestor, I have a favor to ask of you." Lou Boxuan said, a bit embarrassed.

"What's the matter?"

Lou Boxuan handed the intelligence Chen Jiuge brought back to Shen Buhai, detailing extensive information regarding the Origin Secret Storage and Gu Zhengyu's disappearance.

"Origin Secret Storage? How interesting. It's a pity though that I can't enter the Golden Desert; if your disciple returns, bring him over to me, I'll take a look."

"As for Gu Zhengyu, I'm somewhat informed about it, you all don't need to worry—the sect has it arranged, he's not in any danger."

"By the way, Chen Jiuge performed remarkably in the exploration zone—sect rewards should be issued soon, and Star Moon City will become his private domain in the future." Shen Buhai added.

"Lastly, you all should be careful when going out in the future. The Thunder God Temple suffered so much this time, they'll undoubtedly retaliate—the Golden Immortal level is relatively safe since they don't fall easily, but those disciples with lower cultivation are likely targets for Thunder God's disciples. Be vigilant."

"Master, I'm curious, why did the Reincarnation Sanctuary suddenly intervene to help our Five Elements Sect?" Shen Boyi questioned.

"Pa!"

Slapping Shen Boyi's head, Shen Buhai frowned: "This pertained to ancient matters, something you don't need to know much about until your cultivation reaches that level—just know that the Reincarnation Sanctuary doesn't offer free assistance, it's a hefty cost for the sect."

"Alright, dispersed, dispersed."

With a wave of his hand, Shen Buhai dismissed them, revealing a trace of worry on his face: "Reincarnation Sanctuary, sigh, these messy affairs, I truly wish not to get involved!"

.....

Time flew by, and three months had quickly passed.

Star Moon City, Star Moon Pond.

Three brownish-yellow Origin Secret Maps covered the small stone table.

Chen Jiuge's face was heavy as he spoke, "Are all preparations done? Did you remember what Hei Mu said?"

The increasingly beautiful Xiao Hong sighed helplessly, "What's the use of remembering? There isn't just this one scene in the Origin Secret Storage, how could it be such a coincidence?"

"Youngsters, don't be so downcast. If an old fellow like me can survive so many times, what is there to worry about?" Hei Mu comforted the two, though the worry on his face did not lighten.

Xiao Hong rolled her eyes; it is because of old things like you that can survive, okay.

"Right, have you noticed anyone related to Master White Tiger in the city recently?" Chen Jiuge shifted the topic.

Hei Mu shook his head. Because of some acquaintance with Master White Tiger, Hei Mu was in charge of this matter.

"Not a single sign, but you can't let your guard down. White Tiger appears to be bold and generous, but he is actually very petty. What he wants, he will obtain by any means necessary. City Lord, you must be extra careful." Hei Mu reminded.

"Naturally, I have made arrangements." Chen Jiuge nodded. He had discreetly placed personnel for this matter and even loosened restrictions on Black Widow.

Under Black Widow's powerful perception, as long as people related to Master White Tiger exist, any unusual movement will not go unnoticed!

While the three conversed, the last few lines of the Origin Secret Map began to emerge slowly.

With the two looking somewhat tense, Chen Jiuge feigned relaxation and said, "Do you think this route map is real? Is there treasure?"

"No, there's only a new Origin Secret Map!" Hei Mu replied heavily.

Cultivation for loose cultivators is quite challenging. Even knowing the danger of the Origin Secret Map, some reckless ones still attempt to search for the final treasures on the mapped routes, ending up with just new maps instead.

A faint golden light radiated from the map, finally converging into a large 'Wine' character.

"It's the scene I talked about, it's wine..."

Before Hei Mu could finish, the three were swept into the Origin Secret Storage by the golden light.

....

"Ouch, my head hurts!"

Chen Jiuge shook his head, feeling a splitting headache, as if he had unknowingly touched something earlier?

"Greetings, dear guest, I am the Barmaid."

The sweetness accompanied by a hint of eeriness stirred a desire within Chen Jiuge—a strong yearning to drink.

"Gulp"

Suppressing the desire, Chen Jiuge focused his gaze on the direction of the voice.

A bun-head hairstyle, a red bridal gown, a face extraordinarily pale with a touch of baby fat, resembling an exceptionally sweet girl.

"Where is this?"

Mana has been restrained; it really is a familiar formula!

"This is a private room prepared exclusively for distinguished guests. Please wait, the fine wine will arrive shortly!" The Barmaid smiled faintly, her figure slowly fading into the dark.

"Hey, hey, hey..."

Chen Jiuge looked at the disappearing Barmaid with some speechlessness. With no cultivation, only a bit of physical strength left, he was indeed held back by the environment, unable to keep up with the Barmaid's speed.

"So rude, being a distinguished guest, can't I ask a few questions?" Chen Jiuge muttered to himself.

"Well, since I know this is the Alcohol Immortal scene, I should be able to return safely, right? It's some fortune within misfortune; besides, I have a substitute porcelain."

Mumbling to himself, Chen Jiuge wanted to explore the private room's surroundings.

"Hei Mu said that as long as you don't leave the private room, it's safe. He's been through so many secret storages, it should be fine."

"Creak"

The Barmaid reappeared, surprising Chen Jiuge: "So fast? Is this to prevent someone from exploring the details of the private room?"