Lord Huode Xing was still very polite to the immortals like Song Zhong who were about to go to the Jade Emperor Heaven to participate in the martial arts competition on behalf of Zhu Rongtian. He met everyone in the grand hall, encouraged them, and gave them a lot of treasures. Although in Song Zhong's eyes, these things worth thousands of purple jade are nothing, but to other immortals, they are a very generous reward.
After the rewards were given, Mr. Huodexing held another banquet to entertain everyone. It was also the first time for Song Zhong to formally participate in such a banquet of the Immortal Family. It must be said that it was very different from the mortal world.
The first is the scale. There were not many people sitting at the banquet. In addition to the 30 contestants, there were only three or five True Lords accompanying them, including Lord Liehuo. However, although there were not many people sitting at the table, there were not many people waiting on them.
Around each immortal, there are as many as eight flying fairies who bring wine and food. In addition, there are large-scale singing and dancing performances at the banquet, which are often attended by thousands of people. There were as many as three thousand musicians, and the magnificent symphony of those three thousand musical instruments was really shocking.
As the chief of the Golden Immortal level, Song Zhong received preferential treatment and could sit with Lord Huodexing and several True Lords.
After drinking for three rounds, Huode Xingjun asked with a smile: "Song Zhong, how did you practice this dazzling sky fire? Can you let us see it too?"
Everyone was very interested in this question and looked at Song Zhong without blinking, waiting for his answer.
Song Zhong saw that he couldn't escape, so he had to smile bitterly and said: "Actually, it's nothing. Even when I was in the mortal world, I would be struck by the catastrophe every now and then. From ordinary mortal divine thunder, It has reached the level of the Immortal Thunder of Dazzling Sky Fire. I was struck too many times, so I got used to it, and before I knew it, I mastered the Dazzling Sky Fire."
For a person of Huodexingjun's level, he could naturally tell at a glance that Song Zhong was telling the truth, but he just concealed some details. If anyone who has been struck by the Heavenly Tribulation a few times can master the dazzling Heavenly Fire, then wouldn't anyone be able to use this level of Immortal Fireworks? That would definitely cause chaos in the world!
However, even though Song Zhong was hiding something, Lord Huo Dexing did not blame him. After all, this was everyone's secret, and it was normal for people not to want to talk about it. So he just smiled and said "good luck", and then stopped asking about the matter. Instead, he began to greet Song Zhong and promised him that as long as he won the first place in the martial arts competition and added glory to Zhu Rongtian, he would do well. Reward Song Zhong once. Of course Song Zhong humbly expressed that he would do his best.
Afterwards, everyone ended the three-day banquet in a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone said goodbye and left, and Song Zhong also followed Lord Liehuo.
On the way back, Liehuo Zhenjun smiled and said: "Nephew Song Zhongxian, I can see that Xingjun values you very much! You have to work hard this time and try to let Zhu Rongtian take the first place. Come!"
"Okay, I'll do my best!" Song Zhong said with a smile.
"Anyway, I have placed my hope on you!" True Lord Liehuo said with a smile: "When you go back this time, don't do anything. Just prepare for the war with peace of mind. I will send someone to invite you when the time comes!"
"Okay, thank you Zhenjun!" Song Zhong said politely. Then the two chatted for a few more words, and then separated at the teleportation array. Song Zhong went to Donghuang Realm, and Lord Liehuo returned to his own home.
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After returning to Zichen Palace again, Song Zhong suddenly felt like he was at home. The same goes for Xiaocha and Xiaoxue. They were also influenced by Song Zhong and were invited to attend Huode Xingjun's banquet. It was a really good meal. The things at Huode Xingjun’s banquet were not just simple delicacies. They not only tasted good, but also had various functions. For example, condensing mana, improving spirit and consciousness, etc., these are priceless and precious things outside. Ordinary immortals can't buy it if they want to eat it, so only the Hunyuan Golden Immortal of Huode Xingjun's level is eligible to enjoy it.
It was also the first time for Xiaocha and Xiaoxue to eat such good food, so they opened up their appetites and ate so much for three days and three nights that their stomachs were almost bursting. So after I came back, I ran to sleep without saying anything. This gave Song Zhong a rare peace of mind.
However, Song Zhong did not have much peace, because he suddenly discovered that during the few months he had been away, Ling Xiaozi had returned and was waiting for him in Zichen Palace.
When Song Zhong heard that he was back, he hurriedly summoned him. As soon as Ling Xiaozi saw Song Zhong, he immediately clasped his fists excitedly and saluted: "Congratulations, lord, for winning the title of chief in one fell swoop!"
"Haha, it's all just luck!" Song Zhong said with a smile and waved his hand.
"Hehe, whether it's luck or not, you have opened up your reputation this time!" Ling Xiaozi suddenly said: "Sir, I think this is an opportunity. You should use this victory to do something!"
"What do you mean?" Song Zhong couldn't help but asked curiously.
"I think you should open a shop in Zhurong City and sell the goods to black market merchants honestly. It's really a loss. Moreover, when you buy things, you have to pay high-level prices. It's really not cost-effective!" Ling Xiaozi persuaded Tao.
"But, if we sell things, under what name and what products?" Song Zhong frowned and said, "You know, our things can't be seen in the light, right?"
"I've already thought about this!" Ling Xiaozi said with a smile: "In the beginning, we only sold specialties from other places, saying they were trafficked from other heavens. At the same time, we will buy some local specialties at low prices, etc. After a few years, you can openly sell local materials, which can be said to have just been purchased."
Ling Xiaozi continued to smile, "Anyway, there is no tax collection in the fairy world, and no one will come to ask about the details of the goods. In addition, you have a good relationship with Zhu Rongtian's senior management, so there should not be any problems, even if they start. If you are suspicious, you will just think that you secretly mined the mine in Donghuang Realm. That is all your legal income, let alone anyone making irresponsible remarks!"
"Well, your idea is very good!" Song Zhong suddenly said strangely: "But, is there really no such thing as taxation in the fairy world?"
"To be precise, no, but the houses and shops in Zhurong City are all owned by Heaven. No one can buy or sell, they can only rent, and you have to find connections to do it. The rent is very expensive, which is almost equivalent to Taxes!" Ling Xiaozi said: "However, compared to the discounts on the black market, this loss in rent is nothing!"
"Okay, you can experiment first!" Song Zhong nodded and said, "Then what should we do about this matter?"
"I can't come forward in this matter!" Ling Xiaozi said solemnly: "After all, I can't see the light. What I mean is that you should find someone who is at least the Golden Immortal level and has real power to help. I think , Lie Yangzi, who is under True Lord Liehuo, is very suitable. He is cheerful, has a wide range of ways, and has a good relationship with you. As long as you open your mouth, there will naturally be no problem!"
"If this is the case, things in the store will be easy to handle. But the question is, who will I leave to manage it? I'm afraid you can't do it, right?" Song Zhong frowned.
"Yes, I am still a black man and should not be exposed to the light. And I have to help you take the black market line, and it cannot be broken there." Ling Xiaozi thought for a while and then said: "In my opinion, the people in the shop It’s best if we all work on our own, why not let your flower demons take charge!”
"They are all girls. It is inconvenient to show their faces outside!" Song Zhong frowned and said, "I can see that there are also playboys in Zhu Rongtian. If one day I meet a lustful guy, I have to take him away by force. I may not be able to protect them!"
"That's true. Zhu Rongtian's situation is special. The power of the demon clan here is only stronger than that of Heaven. Those young masters of the demon clan do have a lot of bastards. Maybe such a thing will really happen, and once it happens, even if Even if you go to Huode Xingjun, he will definitely not help you!" Ling Xiaozi said with deep feeling, "After all, the demon clan is powerful and united. As long as you are not a fool, you will not do it for a few mere monsters. The flower demon has a falling out with these guys!”
"Then what do you think we should do?" Song Zhong frowned.
"How about this!" Ling Xiaozi suddenly said: "You might as well ask a few locals to manage it for you. Anyway, a guy who can become an immortal will not embezzle your things. It's just the source of the material. Keep it a secret from them!”
"I know this, but I'm not very familiar with Zhu Rongtian. I don't know where to find someone?" Song Zhong said depressedly.
"Youdao doesn't bother the two masters. Why ask Lie Yangzi to help you solve it together?" Ling Xiaozi said with a smile.
"Alas!" Song Zhong couldn't help but sigh when he heard this, and said with a wry smile: "I hate troublesome people the most, but now it seems that this is all I can do. Fortunately, I am not afraid of letting Lie Yangzi owe a favor this time. He doesn’t go out of his way to help!”
"That's great. It seems that this matter has been solved." Ling Xiaozi then smiled and said, "When the shop opens, with the pure quality and abundant quantity of your materials, I will definitely not be afraid. There’s no business!”
"Maybe!" Song Zhong smiled slightly, stopped dwelling on the matter, and asked instead: "By the way, did you complete the things I asked you to do last time when you went out this time?"
"There are two things that are almost done!" Ling Xiaozi immediately said solemnly: "The first one is the thunder collecting platform. I got back five samples and went through some experiments. Look!" As he said, Ling Xiaozi took out five huge metal stands from his space ring, each with a radius of dozens of feet.
Ling Xiaozi pointed at one of them and said: "This platform can gather thunder the fastest. Without control, it only takes three days to gather a fairy thunder, but it is the least powerful."
Then Ling Xiaozi pointed to a slightly larger platform next to him and said: "The fairy thunder produced by this thunder gathering platform is the most powerful, more than five times that of the one just now, but it takes ten days to gather one fairy thunder. Others. There are several types in between, the stronger the power, the shorter the time! Which one do you think is more suitable?"
"Do you still have to ask?" Song Zhong pointed directly at the largest platform and said: "Of course it is this. The greater the power of the fairy thunder, the more powerful the divine boat that is created. What I need is a powerful fairy thunder divine boat. Naturally I want this most powerful platform!"
"Alas, although this table is good, it is expensive to build!" Ling Xiaozi frowned and said, "It is at least 30% more expensive than other tables! If it were replaced with purple jade, it would be worth at least ten pieces of purple jade!"
When Song Zhong heard this, he couldn't help but said funnyly: "Do you think I still lack this?"
"Oh, that's true!" Ling Xiaozi then smiled bitterly and said: "It seems that I am used to being a poor man! In this case, then I will place an order with the most powerful person?"
"Don't be anxious first, put forward our requirements, and then tell them that we are not short of money. Let's see if they can build a more powerful fairy thunder gathering platform, and then place an order!" Song Zhongdao.
"Okay, in this case, we won't be afraid that they won't show their ability to press boxes!" Ling Xiaozi immediately agreed, and then said: "As for the other thing, it is the whereabouts of Fellow Taoist Thunder!"
"Huh?" Song Zhong heard this and hurriedly asked: "Where is he?"
"I don't know. I just heard that hundreds of years ago, many people were inquiring about his whereabouts. Then he fled everywhere, but he was still found. It seemed that there was a big battle somewhere in the next nine days, and then he There will be no more news!" Ling Xiaozi said sadly: "My analysis is that he may have been arrested and after being forced to find out the whereabouts of the Thunder God Boat, something unexpected happened!"
"Damn it!" Song Zhong had actually thought of this for a long time. After all, he had foreseen the ambush at the entrance of Thunder Prison, and only Taoist Taoist Thunder knew about it. However, those were all Song Zhong's guesses. Now that he really got such news, he still felt very uncomfortable.
After all, Song Zhong and Taoist Thunderbolt have a nominal master-disciple relationship. Taoist Thunderbolt, a cheap master he has never met, also gave him a lot of help. Whether it was the Cold Ice Evil Divine Ark or the Thunderous Divine Ark, Song Zhong was greatly strengthened. Zhong's strength enabled him to avoid the crisis of death again and again. So Song Zhong was very grateful to Taoist Thunder. He originally wanted to meet him in the fairy world, but now he found that this wish was impossible to realize.
Song Zhong was angry and asked: "Do you know who killed him?"
"I don't know. The people who were chasing him at that time were very mixed. They seemed to come from many sects. It seemed that they were under some pressure to do this. There were not many forces that could put pressure on these sects, and Taoist Thunderbolt was even more so. It is impossible to take the initiative to provoke such a big force." Ling Xiaozi frowned and said, "Considering your factors and the attack on the Thunder Prison, I think the mastermind behind the scenes can only be the Xuanwu clan!"
"It's these bastards again!" Song Zhong couldn't help but cursed bitterly: "One day, I will kill all these bastards!"