Chapter 355: Finally Entering the Dream Realm
Qi Huang was not stupid. The reason she overstepped her bounds was purely because she was confused about who she was after being feminized, and she often acted as the main body.
In fact, the best way for her to help those around her was to let Cheng Hong Ling take the lead. Anyway, in the eyes of others, they were the same person, which would not embarrass the main body or make her lose face.
Cheng Hong Ling wanted to say something, but she finally shut up due to the circumstances. Who made her pockets empty?
“What do you need? Feel free to tell me. There is only a little over a year left until the Evergreen Convention. We must improve our strength as soon as possible.”
Qi Huang finally walked up to the main body and asked, unaware that her actions were no different from a direct confrontation.
Everyone cast their eyes, revealing a strange expression on their faces. It was probably the only case in the entire cultivation world where a clone helped the main body improve its strength.
Cheng Hong Ling was quick-witted, so she immediately noticed the meaning of those gazes. She, who had always been proud, was immediately a little unsettled and coldly refused, “No need.”
“Uh… did I do something wrong?”
Qi Huang was a little confused and at a loss. However, since the other party “politely refused,” she had no choice but to ask around in secret.
In the following days, Qi Huang inquired about the heavenly materials and earthly treasures needed by cultivators in the Huashen realm, recorded them in detail, and then rushed to the Juyin Auction House.
At noon, Qi Huang arrived at the Juyin Auction House in the prefecture capital and met the beautiful shopkeeper again.
“Young Master, this is the auction money for Cat’s Eye Tears during this period.”
As soon as they met, Liu Yingyue handed Qi Huang over 200,000 taels of silver notes.
“So much? It seems like you’ve sold a lot during this time.”
Qi Huang took the silver notes with a little pleasant surprise.
“This is all thanks to Young Master for introducing me to Brother Huang. Since he took over the registration, our auction house’s clients have not had any accidents, and our business has been getting better and better.”
Liu Yingyue said gratefully very sensibly.
“Manager Liu, you don’t need to be so polite. I’ve said it before, doing this is also helping myself. If the Juyin Auction House cannot be revitalized, my Cat’s Eye Tears cannot be sold at a good price.”
Qi Huang said very modestly.
“I still have to thank you. After all, revitalizing the auction house is my responsibility, not Young Master’s.”
Liu Yingyue was very understanding and then showed her sincerity: “How about this, from now on, if Young Master auctions anything here, I won’t charge any service fees or take any share.”
“Manager Liu, you should think clearly. Cat’s Eye Tears are very valuable. Although the auction house only takes 10% commission, it is still not a small sum. You still have to report back to your family at the end of the year.”
Qi Huang kindly reminded her.
“Don’t worry, Young Master! Since you provided the Cat’s Eye Tears, coupled with Brother Huang’s help, the auction house’s business has been getting more and more prosperous during this period. I will be able to complete the mission easily by the end of the year.”
Liu Yingyue said very easily. She was so generous because she understood business and knew the importance of mutual benefit and win-win. If she haggled over small benefits and lost this great god, the loss would be immeasurable for her.
‘What a smart female shopkeeper!’ Qi Huang admired her. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Alright, but you don’t need to give me this part of the money. Coincidentally, I also need Manager Liu’s help with something, so consider it a commission.”
“As long as I can do it, Young Master, please tell me.”
Liu Yingyue said quickly.
“I need to acquire a batch of Ghost Tomatoes, but I don’t have a way, so I want to ask the Juyin Auction House to help promote and acquire them.”
Qi Huang stated her purpose.
“Ghost Tomatoes? I seem to have heard of this thing. It only grows in extremely yin places, is very rare, and is highly poisonous.”
Liu Yingyue said after a moment of thought.
“Yes, anyone who comes into contact with it will develop severe skin ulcers, which ordinary doctors cannot treat. Therefore, I plan to do a good deed for the people of Xihui Dynasty by spending money to collect and dispose of this poisonous substance. However, acquiring it requires a lot of manpower and material resources. If Manager Liu finds it difficult, you don’t have to force yourself.”
Qi Huang exclaimed with great altruism and selflessness.
“How could that be? Young Master benefits the people and asks for no reward. I am honored to be able to help. How many do you want to collect?”
Liu Yingyue’s pretty face showed an admiring expression, without doubting the person’s intentions at all.
“I’ll take as many as there are. All expenses will be deducted from the auction money of Cat’s Eye Tears. If it’s not enough, please tell me.”
Qi Huang said generously.
“Young Master is joking. Although Ghost Tomatoes are rare, I haven’t heard of any great uses. The acquisition price for each one is at most one hundred taels of silver. It’s impossible to spend so much money.”
Liu Yingyue replied sincerely.
“Manager Liu can decide for yourself. However, I can also accept a higher purchase price, after all, there will be brave men under a great reward. If the price is too low, people who are too far from Yongning Prefecture will not be moved even if they know about it.”
Qi Huang expressed her stance, because when she opened a shop at the HongHua Sect, she had already acquired all the Ghost Tomatoes in the surrounding prefectures. Now she could only hope that there were still some in other places.
“Alright.”
Liu Yingyue obediently indicated her understanding.
“By the way, I have one more thing to consult Manager Liu about.”
Qi Huang took out the list she had recorded and said, “I need the items on this list. I wonder if Manager Liu knows where to buy them?”
“Only a small portion of the items on this list can be bought in major pharmacies in Yongning Prefecture…”
Liu Yingyue picked up the list and took a look, then changed the subject and pointed to the heavenly materials and earthly treasures needed by the cultivators in the Huashen realm, saying, “As for the others, they are all precious spiritual herbs and medicines, which are only produced in the treasure lands controlled by the Immortal Alliance and do not flow into the market at all, so they are completely priceless.”
“Ah?”
Qi Huang was stunned for a moment, then slapped her forehead, silently cursing herself for being so stupid. If the resources needed by cultivators could be bought on the street, why would they hold the Evergreen Convention?
“However… if Young Master urgently needs them, our auction house might be able to gather some, but you will have to bid according to the auction process.”
Liu Yingyue said after a moment of thought.
“Really? Then put them all up for auction, the more the better.”
Qi Huang said excitedly.
“I’m sorry, Young Master! We can only provide a little bit of each because we have been operating in Yongning Prefecture for decades. If you need a large quantity, you will probably have to find another way.”
Liu Yingyue’s expression was embarrassed as she explained, and then quickly added, “If my father were still the Clan Leader, perhaps there would be a way, after all, the Juyin Auction House has branches in every prefecture and county of the Xihui Dynasty. Unfortunately, you know my family’s situation.”
“No rush, gather as much as you can for now. As for the rest, we’ll talk about it after your father recovers his status as Clan Leader.”
Qi Huang did not want to force her, so she quickly restrained herself.
Liu Yingyue worked with amazing efficiency and immediately arranged those spiritual herbs and medicines for the auction that evening. There wasn’t even any need for hype; it could be said that it was entirely prepared for Qi Huang alone.
Qi Huang was also a person who knew what was good for her, so even though some items had no bidders, her bid was much higher than the starting price.
By the end of the auction, Qi Huang had gathered most of the spiritual herbs and medicines, and she was quite satisfied with the result.
“Young Master, I will continue to help you keep an eye on these spiritual herbs and medicines, but if you are in urgent need, you may have to find other ways.”
Liu Yingyue reiterated.
“It’s okay, these spiritual herbs and medicines are enough for a few months. We’ll talk about it after your father regains his status as Clan Leader. I hope he will be willing to help me then.”
Qi Huang half-jokingly tested the waters. Because every cultivator needed to consume a lot of resources, having an extra path was always good.
“Young Master, you flatter me. If my father can really recover his status as Clan Leader, then you will be the greatest contributor, and it is right for us to repay you.”
Liu Yingyue quickly declared.
Hearing this, Qi Huang was completely relieved, and then went to buy the common medicinal materials.
The next day, Qi Huang returned home contentedly and distributed a large bag of things. Seeing the excited and flushed faces of her senior sisters, she felt like a young mother nurturing a child, her heart filled with extreme satisfaction.
Of course, Qi Huang was even more satisfied that she had helped the main body collect the medicinal materials needed for cultivation, because this was not an easy task.
Cheng Hong Ling had strong self-esteem and refused at first. Later, considering that the Evergreen Convention was related to the future of the entire HongHua Sect, she shamelessly accepted it.
Qi Huang felt at ease in her heart, and then continued to feed herself “comforting words,” hoping to “dream” again soon. Heaven helps those who help themselves. On the third night after returning from the prefecture capital, she finally entered that familiar dreamscape as she wished!
And this time, she was no longer Cheng Hong Ling, but had become Cheng Ling, a piece of skin that had just been split by the main body.
“I’ll see what secrets you are hiding!”
When Qi Huang opened her eyes and saw the familiar cultivation room, she knew she had succeeded.
