Chapter 99

As the two were discussing these common knowledge points, the two people at the long table also finished their mutual insults and began to bid.

In matters of gathering people, no matter how good your sweet talk is, what ultimately matters is the benefit. Cultivators are human, very practical people, and they value what they can gain.

However, once this phase began, things unfolded as Lin Yifei had said. The Lin family indeed had a strong foundation, and their first bid immediately overshadowed the Gongye family.

"Hehe, Gongye Mang'er, you dare to compete with me? Go cool off on the side!"

The cultivator named Lin Yifei had a pale complexion and delicate skin, and his silk and brocade attire clearly indicated the superior quality of the material. This outfit alone could probably defend against all attacks from cultivators below the Root Birth Realm. However, the irreverent smirk on his face, typical of a rich family's son, was hard to erase. Gu Xuyao glanced at him and shook his head inwardly.

"You remember this, Lin Yifei, one day you will regret it."

The bald man surnamed Gongye left a harsh word, glanced at the cultivators below, and unable to bear the humiliation, jumped off the long table and left San Shao Man.

"Ha, everyone, look at him, like a yellow dog with its tail between its legs, how pitiful!"

Since ancient times, history has been written by the victors. The Gongye family's bidding failure naturally left them without the right to refute, and most of the cultivators below naturally laughed along with Lin Yifei.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic. The opening of Liufeng Gorge will be about three months from now. After we determine the number of people, we still need to make meticulous arrangements. I, Lin Yifei, have already booked the largest inn in Haili City. If you want to go in with me, Lin Yifei, just get a magical treasure for the Lin family, and the person who obtains it will be rewarded with 5,000 spirit stones. The rest who help will each receive 500 spirit stones. As for cultivation techniques, they will be priced after expert appraisal. But since you are all experienced, even the worst cultivation technique from Liufeng Gorge will not be worth less than 1,000 spirit stones for each of you. This time, the Lin family is determined to succeed, and there is no upper limit to the rewards. As long as you have the ability, you can earn enough in one go!"

Lin Yifei smiled and scanned the crowd below, his eyes lingering on Gu Xuyao and a few other cultivators.

"Of course, this time the Lin family is willing to put up such a large stake, so we certainly won't let just anyone join. The minimum cultivation level required for registration is the Second Stage!"

The Second Stage actually refers to the Root Birth Realm and the Jade Lustrous Stage. In the cultivation world, the processes Gu Xuyao had experienced, such as the whole-body absorption of qi and the forging of muscles and bones, or the Dao cultivators' perception and integration with the world, do not count as stages. Only after reaching the Root Birth Realm can one be considered at the First Stage.

The treasure land does not restrict the cultivation level of cultivators entering, so many First Stage cultivators were eager to join. There were quite a few First Stage cultivators in San Shao Man, and upon hearing Lin Yifei's words, they could not help but feel disheartened.

"Hehe, there's no need to be so disappointed. Although it is indeed a great pity not to be able to fight alongside the Lin family, I, Lin Yifei, won't let you come here for nothing tonight. Other taverns give 20 spirit stones to each person, but I, Lin Yifei, will give you 50!"

During cultivation, one encounters many obstacles, and some are extremely difficult to break through. Continuously using the essence in spirit stones to break through these obstacles is a quick method, but as one's cultivation increases, the number of spirit stones required becomes extremely large, which is why many cultivators will do anything for spirit stones.

Lin Yifei looked like a wastrel, but he was indeed generous. Seeing this, some of the cultivators below did not hesitate to stand up.

"Alright, I'll go!"

"This round, this old man will go with your Lin family!"

"How can I be left out?"

Instantly, most of the cultivators in the tavern stood on the tables, but Gu Xuyao remained unmoved. Although the treasure land was rare, the most important thing at the moment was to find Su Yun.

Pulling Feng Changshan, who was reluctant to leave, away, Gu Xuyao did not take the 100 spirit stones. The spirit stones left by his master far exceeded this number, and besides, he found such a form of charity beneath him.

"Brother Gu, why did you pull me out? The treasure land won't open for three months, can't we use the three months to save Miss Su and then go to the treasure land?"

Gu Xuyao glanced at Changshan and shook his head.

"If you want to go, why do you need to go with others? We can go in ourselves when the time comes. If we have the strength, we can obtain the magical treasures ourselves."

The tavern was actually a great place to gather information. Gu Xuyao had come here to find out who in Haili City was most likely to have captured Su Yun, but he did not expect to be completely disrupted by Lin Yifei.

"Right, that's very right!"

As they walked down the night street, a voice suddenly came from behind.

"Senior, what you said is very right. I, Lin Yifei, admire you. It seems you have the intention to obtain the magical treasures, which is why you did not join our Lin family, correct?"

The person behind was none other than Lin Yifei. Seeing that Gu Xuyao did not join the group, he felt somewhat frustrated and chased after him. He heard the latter part of Gu Xuyao's words just as he came out.

Gu Xuyao glanced back at him, nodded slightly, and said nothing.

"Senior, wait!"

Seeing that Gu Xuyao was about to leave, he quickly called out to him.

"Senior, why do you need my help? Aren't you trying to prove something? If so, whether I am there or not doesn't matter."

Although Gu Xuyao said this, he actually understood that the Lin family's expedition team had a bad reputation. Even if they offered high prices in a large tavern, it was not certain that anyone would be willing to come.

"Senior, what the Liufeng Gorge values is not just the cultivation level of the cultivators, but their comprehensive abilities, especially leadership skills. I saw you and felt that you could help me. Senior, as long as you are willing to help me, any conditions, as long as they do not exceed my bottom line, you can name them!"

If it came to experience, few cultivators in Haili City could match Gu Xuyao. Although Lin Yifei could not hide the aura of a rich family's son, he had a talent for reading people.

Gu Xuyao smiled lightly but did not answer him directly.

"Does your Lin family live in Haili City?"

"No, our headquarters is far away, but I have been in Haili City for more than thirty years. Why do you ask, Senior?"

"Oh? If so, I have a question for you. If you can give me a satisfactory answer, I might join your group..."

What are the rich family's sons best at? Networking and entertainment, of course. Although Lin Yifei had unique ideas, he could not change this fact. So when Gu Xuyao indirectly asked who had captured Su Yun, Lin Yifei directly told him that there was a man named Che Li in the city, who was the head of a gambling den. He had recently kidnapped a woman as beautiful as a celestial being.

"Che Li..." According to Lin Yifei's description and what Aunt Xu had said, Che Li was likely the culprit who had taken Su Yun.

"Senior, are you going to rescue that woman? Hahaha, you are indeed the person I admire, truly courageous. However, Senior, Che Li's cultivation level is about the same as yours, so you don't need to fear him. But Che Li's residence has a very powerful formation, and it is said that no one in Haili City can break it."

When it came to formations, Gu Xuyao glanced at Feng Changshan, who looked disdainful.

"Che Li is a small leader of an organization, sent to Haili City to manage the gambling den. The organization was afraid of someone robbing them, so they sent a Heavenly Prohibition Master to set up various formations. These formations protect Che Li's residence, where all the spirit stones earned daily by the gambling den are stored, and they are said to be handed over to the headquarters monthly."

When it came to what he knew, Lin Yifei could not stop talking.

"Right, right, Senior, if you want to rescue the woman, you should hurry. I heard Che Li say that in three days, regardless of whether the woman agrees, he will force her to become his Dao companion. Che Li is an impatient person with no brains. How can he endure having such a beautiful woman at home and not do anything?"

Gu Xuyao was stunned upon hearing this. Three days, and it was already nighttime, which meant he had only two days left.

After careful consideration, rescuing Su Yun was urgent, but he could not act rashly. Finally, Gu Xuyao's gaze settled on Lin Yifei, who was still talking nonstop.

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