Chapter 551: Earn a million a year and take over the fairy city!

Half a month later.

Great Dream Immortal City, core area Immortal Cave.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, Fellow Daoist Li, we have kept you waiting all this time.”

Meng Wuhen and his wife came to visit.

After half a month of recuperation, the couple looked much better. Standing side by side, they were a perfect match, like a match made in heaven.

“Haha, for Cultivators like us, this short period is but a flick of a finger.”

Lu Changsheng said with a light chuckle.

As Core Formation cultivators, the four of them would casually meditate for months.

If the injuries were too severe, it would usually take years.

“Previously, Fellow Daoist Wang seemed interested in the Star Constellation Sea. This Jade Slip contains some information about the Star Constellation Sea.”

Meng Wuhen handed over a Jade Slip.

“Oh?”

Lu Changsheng heard this, took the Jade Slip, and roughly scanned it with his Divine Sense.

It introduced the general situation and power distribution of the Star Constellation Sea.

Although not very detailed, it showed that compared to the Jiang Country Cultivation World, the Star Constellation Sea was many times more prosperous and vast.

“Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Wuhen!”

He didn’t look further and cupped his hands towards Meng Wuhen in thanks.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, now that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King hunt is complete, our transaction is also finished, so Great Dream Immortal City belongs to the two of you.”

“If it’s convenient for the two Fellow Daoists now, my wife and I will introduce you to the Immortal City. In another half a year, my wife and I will depart. During this period, the two Fellow Daoists can also familiarize yourselves with the Immortal City.”

Meng Wuhen, in his feathered robe and cloak, with a handsome and steady face, said with a smile.

“In that case, we trouble the two Fellow Daoists!”

Lu Changsheng’s heart settled, and he immediately said with a serious expression.

Great Dream Immortal City was divided into three main parts.

The outer city enjoyed the Spiritual Qi of a first-order Spiritual Vein and was primarily where Qi Refining Loose Cultivators lived.

The inner city, depending on the area, enjoyed the Spiritual Qi of a second-order Spiritual Vein, and was where Qi Refining Cultivators or Foundation Establishment Cultivators with a certain level of strength and financial resources lived.

The main shops, taverns, residences, etc., of the Immortal City were all in the inner city.

The core area covered only a dozen li, and only part of it was open to the public.

There were no shops here, mainly Immortal Caves and residences, enjoying second-order or third-order Spiritual Vein Spiritual Qi!

“Most of the shops and residences in the outer city have already been sold, with only these few areas belonging to the City Lord’s Mansion.”

“As for the inner city, places like this Yunmeng Tavern, the Great Dream Business Association, and these few shops all belong to the City Lord’s Mansion’s properties.”

“As for the core area, except for some gifted or sold properties, it is basically all controlled by the City Lord’s Mansion.”

“However, these Immortal Caves are currently all for rent, or provided to our Immortal City Cultivators and some Guest Elders.”

To avoid causing a commotion, the four of them made simple disguises and walked through the Immortal City.

Meng Wuhen then used Divine Sense transmission to introduce the Immortal City to Lu Changsheng and Honglian.

“Besides the Immortal City, there are also many islands that belong to our Immortal City. They pay tribute annually and obey our commands.”

“If these islands are attacked by Yao Beasts, or by pirates or rogue Cultivators, the Immortal City must also take action.”

After Meng Wuhen had finished his introduction, Immortal Master Yunmeng added softly: “Currently, the Immortal City’s income, including the properties under the City Lord’s Mansion, has a net annual income of one million Spirit Stones.”

“The two Fellow Daoists manage it well.”

Lu Changsheng was pleased to hear this and praised them.

This amount was similar to his estimate.

Therefore, such an Immortal City was simply a money-devouring beast!

Currently, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family’s net profit, after deducting various expenses, was only thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.

Compared to Great Dream Immortal City, it was simply not even worthy of carrying its shoes!

Thinking that such an Immortal City would soon be his property, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement!

“As for the Immortal City’s management, my wife and I basically leave it to those below to handle. As long as they can do things well, other matters are irrelevant.”

Meng Wuhen chuckled lightly.

They needed to Cultivate daily, so they naturally wouldn’t waste time and energy on management. They basically handed everything over to their subordinates.

And as a grandmaster of divination, the Cultivators below could hardly deceive him. He could even observe the rise and fall of the Immortal City’s Luck through divination.

So, over the years, Great Dream Immortal City had not encountered any problems and had steadily risen.

After introducing the general situation of Great Dream Immortal City, Meng Wuhen led Lu Changsheng and Honglian to the City Lord’s Mansion.

The City Lord’s Mansion enjoyed a top-tier third-order Spiritual Vein environment.

However, the Spiritual Vein was not large and could only support the Cultivation of two Late Stage Core Formation cultivators.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, Fellow Daoist Li, this is Xiaohua, currently the housekeeper of the City Lord’s Mansion. Most of the affairs of the City Lord’s Mansion are managed by her.”

“If the two of you have anything in the future, you can also ask Xiaohua.”

At this moment, Immortal Master Yunmeng pointed to a beautiful woman in a lotus-patterned dress with a plump figure.

“Greetings, Fellow Daoist Xiaohua.”

Lu Changsheng saw that the woman in front of him was a False Core Cultivator and nodded with a smile.

“Greetings, Senior Wang, Senior Li.”

Although Xiaohua’s name sounded youthful, her actual age was a full cycle older than Lu Changsheng.

Subsequently, Meng Wuhen and Immortal Master Yunmeng summoned the Immortal City managers to announce the matter of the new City Lord.

“New City Lord!?”

The Cultivators who came were all core high-level personnel of Great Dream Immortal City. They looked at Lu Changsheng and Honglian with surprise and doubt, feeling that it was very sudden.

“Boom!”

Facing the gazes of these people, Lu Changsheng and Honglian remained calm and released the surging Spiritual Pressure of Core Formation True Persons.

“We pay our respects to the City Lord!”

The Cultivators in the field all felt their bodies heavy and their breathing difficult, as they respectfully bowed.

“You all have worked hard. My wife and I will take over as City Lord, and the situation will remain the same. We will not mistreat you.”

Lu Changsheng’s calm and indifferent voice was full of majesty.

Although he planned to bring his children from Lu to the Immortal City.

However, his own strength was not yet sufficient to take over the Immortal City.

Moreover, having just taken over the Immortal City, with the situation unclear, it was best not to make rash moves, so as not to affect the Immortal City’s operations.

Continuing to maintain the current system and then gradually placing the core authority in his own hands after familiarizing himself with the situation was the preferred option.

“We obey the City Lord’s command!”

The Cultivators present behaved very respectfully.

After all, facing two Core Formation True Persons, even if they had ulterior motives, it was impossible to show them.

“During these six months, we will have to trouble Fellow Daoist Wang and Fellow Daoist Li.”

“When my wife and I leave, besides taking some Spirit Medicine, Materials, and artifacts, we will not touch the shops and business association properties.”

After the other Cultivators retreated, Meng Wuhen continued to speak.

Immortal Master Yunmeng, who was beside him, handed two Jade Slips to Lu Changsheng.

Inside were details about Great Dream Immortal City’s properties and personnel.

“The two Fellow Daoists are trustworthy.”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, not being overly particular.

When they signed the Spirit Contract, the two had said they would hand over the Immortal City within a year, including the Immortal Caves, rosters, grand Formation, and properties under their name.

Now, leaving after half a year was considered early.

Moreover, they needed some time to take over.

“Here are three Jade Talismans. In the future, if your beloved daughter has any matters, she can contact my wife and I through these three Jade Talismans.”

Lu Changsheng took out three third-order Jade Talismans from his storage ring and handed them to Meng Wuhen.

In their previous transaction agreement, besides hunting the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

There was also a condition: to preserve their daughter ‘Xuanxuan’s’ Immortal Cave for a hundred years and provide resources worth ten million Spirit Stones.

Furthermore, within their lifetime and ability, they would provide three instances of assistance to Xuanxuan.

Now that the Immortal City was handed over, Lu Changsheng naturally showed his attitude.

However, he was a little curious why he hadn’t seen their daughter yet.

“Good, Fellow Daoist Wang, please accept this token. My daughter may contact you through this in the future.”

Meng Wuhen accepted it with a smile, then took out a token from his storage ring and handed it to Lu Changsheng.

“Please rest assured, two Fellow Daoists!”

Lu Changsheng said seriously.

Although this transaction involved a considerable outlay, overall, he was very satisfied.

Moreover, Meng Wuhen and his wife had always been sincere, not only giving him extra spoils of war but also providing information about the Star Constellation Sea. He was naturally willing to wholeheartedly take care of their daughter.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, Fellow Daoist Li, if you don’t mind, you can directly use my wife’s and my titles, which can avoid some trouble.”

“However, once the news of the Immortal City changing hands spreads, after some time, people will still come to test you.”

Meng Wuhen saw that Lu Changsheng and Honglian were of good character, so he continued to show goodwill.

Although Great Dream Immortal City was not as good as Nine Heavens Immortal City or Qingluan Immortal City, it was still a juicy piece of meat that many coveted.

Once the news of its change of ownership spread, forces or Loose Cultivators would definitely come to provoke and try to seize benefits.

This was also why they were not at ease leaving the Immortal City to their daughter.

For an Immortal City to operate stably, it must have the combat power to deter Late Stage Core Formation cultivators!

“In that case, my wife and I will take advantage of the two Fellow Daoists.”

Lu Changsheng and Honglian exchanged glances, cupped their hands, and laughed.

When they hunted the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, he noticed that Meng Wuhen and his wife, like them, had disguised themselves.

The names Meng Wuhen and Immortal Master Yunmeng were also likely aliases.

However, he and Honglian were already using aliases, so to reduce trouble, they didn’t mind directly using the couple’s identities.

Immediately, Meng Wuhen continued to explain Immortal City matters to Lu Changsheng and Honglian.

For example, trade between the Three Great Immortal Cities and cooperation among the Four Great Immortal Sects.

All Four Great Immortal Sects had Cultivators stationed in Great Dream Immortal City.

For this Wilderness War, Great Dream Immortal City also needed to prioritize providing some Materials to the Four Great Immortal Sects.

In short, these matters could be handled by those below.

Lu Changsheng and Honglian only needed to be able to deter villains; other matters required no worry.

After they chatted for a long time, Lu Changsheng and Honglian finally left the City Lord’s Mansion and returned to their residing Immortal Cave.

“Honglian, do you have any suggestions for the Immortal City at present?”

Lu Changsheng knew that his own management ability was average, so he was very open to advice.

“Just replace the maids and guards of the City Lord’s Mansion, and there isn’t much else that can be changed for now.”

“As Meng Wuhen and his wife said, the news of the Immortal City changing hands will spread within a few years at most, and there will likely be Cultivators coming to provoke and test.”

“At that time, as long as we show sufficient strength, nothing else will be a problem.”

Honglian said softly.

When first taking over an Immortal City, the most taboo thing is to make drastic reforms.

As for Lu Changsheng’s thoughts, Honglian could guess a little.

But currently, the strength of the Lu family’s disciples was far from enough to take over the Immortal City.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng chatted with Honglian for a while, then took out the Jade Slip Meng Wuhen had given him and scanned it with his Divine Sense.

Star Moon Palace!

Penglai Island!

Mermaid Island!

Four Great Cultivators, Town Sea Seven Sects…

A moment later, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes with a sigh of emotion.

According to the information in the Jade Slip, the known area of the Star Constellation Sea was ten times that of the Jiang Country Cultivation World, possessing numerous Nascent Soul-level forces, Nascent Soul cultivators, and transformed Great Yao.

Unlike the Southern Wilderness of Jiang Country, there was no distinction between righteous and demonic among these forces.

In summary, it was one word: chaos!

Like a warlord’s melee, with various powers carving up territories!

In the Star Constellation Sea, apart from some well-known large islands and powers, there was no truly safe place.

Because in the vast sea, it was difficult to trace after killing and disposing of bodies, leading to a proliferation of rogue Cultivators overseas.

Small islands not only faced attacks from Sea Yao Beasts but also faced plundering and pillaging by high-level Cultivators, pirates, and rogue Cultivators.

Here, Mortals and low-level Cultivators not only submitted to high-level Cultivators but even submitted to the rule of Yao Beasts, becoming blood food raised by the Yao Race.

In short, the Star Constellation Sea truly adhered to the law of the jungle!

Everyone believed in strength as king, lacked trust, and when faced with indecision, they would engage in a fight before talking.

Lu Changsheng handed the Jade Slip to Honglian.

After Honglian finished reading the Jade Slip about the Star Constellation Sea, she seemed thoughtful and felt that it was a good place.

Compared to the Jiang Country Cultivation World, the Star Constellation Sea was clearly several times more prosperous and rich, possessing Nascent Soul resources.

Although it was more brutal.

But for the strong, especially for Cultivators like her who needed a large amount of resources, it was actually a good thing.

“The situation in the Star Constellation Sea is somewhat similar to the East Sea.”

“I once saw in ancient texts that the East Sea Cultivation World had a top-tier power called the Sun Moon Star Palace, and this Star Constellation Sea has a Star Moon Palace.”

Honglian said with interest.

“East Sea, Star Constellation Sea… I can go see them later.”

Lu Changsheng heard this and chuckled lightly.

He wasn’t particularly interested in the East Sea or the Star Constellation Sea.

However, if his strength increased by a few more levels, he wouldn’t mind passing through the Great Dream Marsh and going to the Star Constellation Sea to take a look.

After all, the Star Constellation Sea had so many Nascent Soul forces and Nascent Soul cultivators, which meant there were quite a few Nascent Soul resources.

He only had one Nascent Soul spiritual item so far.

In the future, if he wanted to Breakthrough to Nascent Soul, he might have to make a trip to the Star Constellation Sea.

Time flew by, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Although Meng Wuhen and his wife had said they would leave in half a year, they announced their departure after only three months.

During these days, the couple had been helping Lu Changsheng and Honglian familiarize themselves with the Immortal City.

Last month, Lu Changsheng and Honglian even disguised themselves as Meng Wuhen and Immortal Master Yunmeng, appearing in public.

With Xiaohua, the general manager arranged by the couple, the entire process was very smooth.

“The two Fellow Daoists are already familiar with the Immortal City. My wife and I have important matters, so we cannot stay long. We will meet again if fate allows!”

Meng Wuhen and his wife, Immortal Master Yunmeng, bid farewell to Lu Changsheng and Honglian.

“I wish Fellow Daoist Wuhen and Fellow Daoist Yunmeng a smooth journey, a Breakthrough to Nascent Soul, and eternal life!”

After such a long period of contact, Lu Changsheng had a good impression of the couple and sincerely congratulated them.

“Thank you for your auspicious words, Fellow Daoist. We also wish the two Fellow Daoists a future Breakthrough to Nascent Soul and eternal Immortal Dao!”

Not only did Lu Changsheng and Honglian believe that Meng Wuhen and his wife had the potential for Nascent Soul.

Meng Wuhen and his wife also believed that Lu Changsheng and Honglian had the potential for Nascent Soul.

Therefore, they intended to befriend the two.

After bidding farewell, Meng Wuhen and Immortal Master Yunmeng quietly left Great Dream Immortal City without a trace.

Aside from Lu Changsheng, Honglian, and the City Lord’s Mansion housekeeper Xiaohua, no one knew that these two Immortal City couples, famous in Jiang Country for over a hundred years, had departed just like that.

“Honglian, you stay here in the Immortal City to oversee things. I’ll go back once and return as quickly as possible.”

Lu Changsheng said after he and Honglian moved into the City Lord’s Mansion.

They had been out for a long time and it was time to go back.

Moreover, Great Dream Immortal City was entirely staffed by previous personnel, with no trusted confidants.

So Lu Changsheng planned to go back and bring a few people from Lu over.

With the Mi Chen Banner and the Golden Winged Roc, he could travel back and forth at the fastest speed.

During this period, even if the Immortal City encountered danger, Honglian, as a third-order Formation Master, in charge of the grand Formation, would be able to resolve it and wait for him to arrive.

“Young Master, please rest assured.”

Honglian nodded in response.