Boss Li was starting to feel a headache coming on.
Since morning, customers had arrived in endless waves, each more enthusiastic than the last, all with the same purpose—recommending female relatives to work at the shop.
Fire Yang had confidently recommended his daughter. Xue Beng had tried to push his younger sister forward. Some even recommended their girlfriends. These were still within a tolerable range.
What truly tested Boss Li's patience were those who shamelessly recommended their mothers—or even their wives.
At that point, Boss Li decisively chose to ignore them altogether and handed everything over to Ye Leng Leng to deal with. Out of sight, out of mind.
By the time dusk arrived, the shop's initial renovation was finally complete.
Boss Li walked around the courtyard, examining the smooth, jade-like Spirit Crystal floor with clear satisfaction. The bricks fit perfectly, spiritual energy circulating faintly beneath the surface. The result far exceeded his expectations.
With a wave of his hand, several stone tables and chairs—also polished from Spirit Crystals—appeared beneath the Blood Dragon Tree.
"Come, take a break," Boss Li called out. "Tomorrow will be busy again."
Bi Ji, Snow Princess, and Dugu Yan had just sat down to catch their breath when they stiffened simultaneously.
"Tomorrow…?" the three echoed.
"We've replaced the floors," Boss Li said matter-of-factly. "Naturally, the surrounding walls should be upgraded as well. As for the houses—tear them down and rebuild everything with Spirit Crystal Bricks."
The three exchanged helpless looks. Bi Ji was the first to speak, struggling to remain composed. "Boss, the floors are fine, and the walls are manageable… but we really don't know how to renovate houses."
Boss Li didn't argue. Instead, he directly exchanged the relevant construction knowledge and transmitted it into the minds of Bi Ji, Snow Princess, and Ye Leng Leng inside the hall.
"Now you do."
Bi Ji looked as if she were on the verge of tears. Dugu Yan tried to resist weakly. "Boss, if the houses are torn down, where are we supposed to live?"
"You can meditate under the Blood Dragon Tree," Boss Li replied calmly. "It gathers spiritual energy and will even speed up your cultivation."
Seeing their dejected expressions, Boss Li finally felt a twinge of conscience. After all, these women had never done such intense physical labor before.
Still—if you want a horse to run fast, grass alone isn't enough. Sometimes, you need soybeans.
"Once the renovation is complete," Boss Li added casually, "I'll give each of you a Beauty-Preserving Pill."
"Beauty-Preserving Pill?" the three asked at once.
"A special fifth-grade medicinal pill," Boss Li explained. "It preserves youth, nourishes the complexion, delays aging, and optimizes appearance. Among female cultivators, its value rivals that of a sixth-grade pill."
"We'll rebuild the shop at the fastest speed possible!" Dugu Yan immediately shot to her feet, raising her hand in a solemn vow. Her earlier gloom vanished without a trace.
It wasn't that Dugu Yan lacked restraint. Even Bi Ji and Snow Princess—Spirit Beasts who had lived for countless years—couldn't resist the temptation.
After all, no woman was indifferent to her appearance.
Those who were less beautiful wanted to become beautiful. Those who were already beautiful wanted to become even more so.
…
While Boss Li immersed himself in large-scale renovations, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was conducting an equally frantic search elsewhere.
For several days, they scoured every possible lead, yet found nothing. Spirit Hall also issued a formal response: all Spirit Douluo and above Spirit Masters with dragon-type or light-type Spirits had been investigated. None had experienced abnormal bloodline surges.
To avoid suspicion, Spirit Hall even allowed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to accompany their investigators.
With no results to show, the clan—no matter how unwilling—could only swallow this bitter loss.
Inside Heaven Dou City, Qian Renxue sat gracefully upon an ornate chair, her expression cool as she questioned the two figures kneeling below.
"Any movement from Bibi Dong?" she asked.
Gui Mei cupped his hands. "Saras hasn't delivered any valuable intelligence. After settling in Heaven Dou City, Bibi Dong and her group have maintained a very low profile. All daily purchases are handled by Xie Yue and Yan."
"And Hu Liena?"
"Other than daily necessities, the three of them only used to visit the Great Spirit Arena after dinner. Recently, they haven't even done that. Only Yan and Xie Yue go out regularly to buy food."
"Any abnormalities in their behavior?"
"No."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. Bibi Dong had clearly crossed into madness—devouring Yu Xiaogang was undeniable proof of an evil Spirit Master's path. Yet now, she appeared disturbingly normal.
According to Spirit Hall's records, devouring-type Spirit Masters inevitably fell into irreversible degeneration.
After a long pause, Qian Renxue spoke again. "You two handle recent matters. If anything exceeds your authority, consult the Elders in the Offering Hall."
She then added quietly, "The Sacrificial Shop's list refreshes tomorrow. My grandfather, Golden Crocodile, and I will go early."
Her gaze softened slightly. "If there are suitable items for you, I'll secure them first."
Gui Mei and Yue Guan were overjoyed, kneeling immediately. "Your subordinates are willing to die for you!"
…
Heaven Dou City had grown unusually lively.
Important figures arrived almost daily, overwhelming the informants stationed at the city gates.
Spirit Hall's new Supreme Pontiff arrived first, accompanied by two Elders, settling into the local Spirit Hall branch.
From Star Luo Empire, Prince Dai Lin arrived openly with Crown Prince Dai Weisi, Crown Princess Zhu Zhuyun, and Imperial Princess Dai Lingyun. Duke Youming Zhu Hong followed with his daughters, Zhu Zhuyu and Zhu Zhuqing. Secretly, Star Luo Emperor Dai Tianfeng and Empress Zhu were concealed among the guards.
The Lower Four Sects also sent their Sect Masters with direct disciples, all staying at the Seven Treasure Inn.
Located directly opposite the Sacrificial Shop, the Seven Treasure Inn had been reclaimed and expanded by Ning Fengzhi after Bi Ji and Snow Princess joined the shop. Its purpose was clear—to host those seeking opportunities at the Sacrificial Shop.
At present, Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong were staying there, quietly monitoring the influx of guests.
"Clear Sky Sect has arrived," Chen Xin reported, appearing suddenly. "Sect Master Tang Xiao and a Titled Douluo Elder—likely Tang Lie. Third floor, rooms 305 and 306."
"Yu Yuanzhen has also arrived," Gu Rong added, eyes fixed on the luxurious carriage bearing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan emblem.
Yu Yuanzhen lifted the curtain, noticed Ning Fengzhi's gaze, and nodded in acknowledgment before entering.
"He brought Yu Luomian, Yu Tianxin, and Yu Heng," Gu Rong continued.
"Almost all of them brought outstanding juniors," Chen Xin sighed, then paused. "But like the Clear Sky Sect… no female disciples?"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled. "These two Sects still have some backbone."
"Or they're just slow to react," Gu Rong muttered darkly.
"That's irrelevant," Ning Fengzhi said, turning to Ning Rongrong. "According to Dugu Yan, Boss Li has no intention of recruiting more employees for now. This time, just make an impression."
Ning Rongrong nodded obediently. "I understand."
"Rongrong," Ning Fengzhi said solemnly, "the world has changed. Support-type Spirit Masters can now fight. If you remain lazy, you won't even qualify as support in the future."
With support system secret manuals circulating, even support Spirit Masters were no longer weak. Bi Ji alone now possessed combat strength rivaling Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo—and might even overwhelm them together.
"I'll cultivate seriously," Ning Rongrong replied firmly. "I've already started those two support manuals."
She remembered vividly how Dugu Yan, without even activating her Spirit, had crushed all of the sect's outstanding juniors—and even defeated several Spirit Kings.
That scene had ignited her ambition.
Ning Fengzhi touched the storage spirit tool on his hand, eyes shining.
This time… the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would seize the opportunity.
Let everyone see just how wealthy they truly were.
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