Chapter 519: Make the Entire Immortal Alliance Grow Vegetables for Me (1)
The night was enchanting, and the bright candlelight shone on the spacious large bed, reflecting a faint pink halo, which was the color of Cheng Hongling’s skin.
Cheng Hongling lay on the large bed with her face flushed red. Her outer clothes had already been removed, and she was only wearing a red rose-embroidered traditional Chinese undervest and a pair of sheer long pants, thus exposing her entire fair jade-like back. The ties of the undervest were tied into an exquisite butterfly knot at the lower back, clinging to her skin, which was as smooth and white as frost and snow, invisibly adding a touch of unique charm.
Qi Huang stood by the bed holding the remaining Anemia Ointment, her trembling hands also proving her current excitement and apprehension. She didn’t know why, but every time she saw the main body’s body, she felt a sense of blasphemy towards a fairy.
“Stop standing there foolishly, hurry up! You must succeed this time… at least finish applying it to your back. There isn’t much ointment left, and it can’t withstand repeated waste.” Cheng Hongling mumbled into the quilt.
“I don’t have a problem, but are you sure you’re ready? Your body is shaking more drastically than those old people with chronic leg pain.” Qi Huang retorted. After all, she was male psychologically, and even if her hands trembled, applying the medicine wouldn’t be an issue. The main body was different.
“You…” Cheng Hongling was instantly angered.
“Uh, it’s okay, if it fails, it fails! I’ll just buy more if it’s gone. With the help of Juyin Auction House, what can’t I buy.” Qi Huang quickly changed her tune.
“This Anemia Ointment is exorbitant, and it’s best to use it sparingly. Moreover, we don’t have time to waste either,” Cheng Hongling gritted her teeth.
“Alright! Then get ready, I’m going to do it.” Qi Huang reminded her, then poured some Anemia Ointment onto her slender fingers before pressing it onto Cheng Hongling’s back.
Upon touching it, Qi Huang felt that the skin on the main body’s back was like the finest silk, delicate and smooth. The wonderful touch spread throughout her entire body from her fingertips, making her feel as if she were floating.
Cheng Hongling, being a girl, was naturally thin-skinned, and her back was very sensitive. Under the dual effects of her body and mind, her delicate body trembled violently as if electrocuted, and a faint pink color appeared on the skin all over her body.
“Alright… it’s done!” After enduring for a moment, Cheng Hongling finally surrendered and clumsily pulled the quilt over to cover her delicate body.
“Alright!” Qi Huang had no choice but to reluctantly give up.
In the following days, Cheng Hongling continuously overcame her psychological barriers, and finally allowed Qi Huang to finish applying the ointment to her back. However, by this time, the Anemia Ointment was also used up.
Qi Huang immediately rushed to the Juyin Auction House in the Prefecture Capital. This trip was not only to buy Anemia Ointment, but she also had other matters to discuss with Liu Yingyue.
Soon after, Qi Huang, disguised as a man, appeared at the Juyin Auction House.
“Young Master Li, you’re here! The money from the auction of Cat’s Eye Tears during this period has been prepared for you.” Liu Yingyue came out enthusiastically to greet her. If it weren’t for the help of this distinguished guest in the past two years, she would have already become someone’s wife, and her father would have died in vain. After all, the Jin brothers were also related to this “Young Master Li.”
“Yes, but I have other matters to discuss with you this time.” Qi Huang said unhurriedly. For two years, she had never revealed her true identity to Liu Yingyue, only telling the other party that her surname was Li.
“Oh? Then let’s go inside and talk slowly.” Liu Yingyue immediately led Qi Huang into her guest room.
Qi Huang followed Liu Yingyue. Compared to their first meeting, her figure had become more voluptuous. Viewed from behind, the thin skirt could not conceal her exaggerated waistline, which formed a stark contrast with her slender, snake-like waist. Coupled with the rich body fragrance that tantalized her nose, it was truly worthy of being one of the three great beauties of the Imperial Capital, making her somewhat infatuated.
“Young Master, this month, Cat’s Eye Tears were auctioned five times, with two bottles sold each time, at around thirty thousand taels per bottle. After deducting the cost of purchasing Ghost Tomatoes and other labor and storage fees, there are still two hundred thousand taels of silver left.” Liu Yingyue, being very sensible, handed the silver notes to Qi Huang first.
“Then what about your auction house’s commission? It’s not good to always work for me for free, is it?” Qi Huang inquired as usual.
“Young Master, you jest. If it weren’t for you, where would I be today?” Liu Yingyue thanked her sincerely.
Qi Huang did not insist further and took the silver notes, but there was no joy on her face.
“What’s wrong? Does Young Master have any worries?” Liu Yingyue asked considerately.
“It’s nothing, I just feel that the quantity of Ghost Tomatoes acquired is too small.” Qi Huang explained. She had already increased the purchase price of each one to three hundred taels, but the number of Ghost Tomatoes she received each month had not increased significantly.
“Isn’t that a good thing? It means that Ghost Tomatoes in the Xihui Dynasty are becoming rarer. I remember you said before that you were acquiring Ghost Tomatoes to eliminate potential hidden dangers for the common people!” Liu Yingyue asked doubtfully.
“Uh…” Qi Huang was stunned for a moment, then quickly explained, “I might not have expressed myself clearly. I mean the acquisition speed is too slow and hasn’t met my expectations.”
“Oh!” Liu Yingyue suddenly realized. Then she said, “Young Master, as you know, Ghost Tomatoes are very rare. It’s already very difficult to maintain a quantity of several dozen per month.”
“I understand! But I care about the safety of the common people of the world, not just those in the Xihui Dynasty. At this rate, when will the Ghost Tomatoes in the entire Cultivation World be eradicated?” Qi Huang lied without blushing, because based on her estimation, relying solely on the Ghost Tomato reserves in the Xihui Dynasty would definitely not be enough to achieve immortality.
“The entire Cultivation World?” Liu Yingyue was completely stunned, then said admiringly, “I didn’t expect Young Master Li to be such a benevolent person. Yingyue truly feels ashamed.”
“Well said! Well said!” Qi Huang raised her chin proudly.
However, Liu Yingyue stated directly that it might not be easy to achieve this goal. Firstly, her ability is limited, and she can only publicize it for you at the branches of the Juyin Auction House. Secondly, even if you can find an influential force throughout the Cultivation World to acquire them on your behalf, it would still be impossible to sweep away all the Ghost Tomatoes. As for the reason! Liu Yingyue paused for a moment, then reminded, “Young Master Li, actually, by rights, the wild Ghost Tomatoes in the Xihui Dynasty should have been depleted long ago. Do you know why our Juyin Auction House can still collect dozens or even a hundred of them each month?”
“Why?” Qi Huang asked curiously.
“Because someone is secretly planting them.” Liu Yingyue whispered, leaning closer.
“What? Planting?” Qi Huang was instantly startled, as the tragic scene in Bajiao Village was still vivid in her memory.
“Yes, as long as Ghost Tomatoes are profitable, there will definitely be people who secretly plant them. That’s why I said it’s not easy for you to eradicate all the Ghost Tomatoes in the entire Cultivation World,” Liu Yingyue added.
“Hmm!” Qi Huang also reacted, then asked curiously, “How do you know about this matter?”
“After all, I am a buyer of Ghost Tomatoes, and I come into contact with many sellers, so I naturally hear some inside stories,” Liu Yingyue explained, then solemnly reminded, “Young Master, you should know that Ghost Tomatoes have extremely high requirements for their growing environment, so they can only take root and sprout in extremely阴之地 (places of extreme yin energy). Even if they are planted in other places, it is difficult for them to flower and bear fruit, unless a large amount of manpower and material resources are invested. Obviously, those people who are only after profit would not do this, so they will only secretly throw the seeds into the extremely yin places in the wild. This way, the surrounding common people will suffer.”
Qi Huang fell into silence. She didn’t know whether to be happy or worried. Happy because she would have an endless supply of Ghost Tomatoes, and worried about the fate of the common people.
After much hesitation, Qi Huang’s conscience ultimately prevailed, and she decided to curb this behavior!
“But how can I curb it?” Qi Huang found herself in an awkward predicament again. Although she was powerful, she had neither status nor time. She couldn’t possibly suppress it herself, could she?
“Right, the Immortal Alliance!” A flash of inspiration struck Qi Huang’s mind. If she informed Elder Zuo about this matter, the Immortal Alliance would definitely intervene. Firstly, it was their duty. Secondly, given Elder Zuo’s character, he would definitely not miss this opportunity to get rich, and it was possible he would even bring other members of the Immortal Alliance to “grow vegetables” for her.
The more Qi Huang thought about it, the more excited she became, so she found an excuse to temporarily leave the Juyin Auction House.
Qi Huang immediately went to the small forest outside the city. After confirming that there were no spies around, she took out the Thousand Li Sound Transmission Device and contacted Elder Zuo. This time, she wanted to make the entire Immortal Alliance “grow vegetables” for her.
