My Fairy Growth System

Chapter 68 - 68 Visit the You Family to Discuss Cooperation

After tidying up a bit in her own residence, Yu Qingtan stepped outside.

Dressed in a newly-crafted, low-grade first-rank magic artifact-level white dress and wearing a white veil over her head, Yu Qingtan avoided the Protecting Disciples and made her way alone to Suichuan Immortal City’s market square.

She had already become highly successful in crafting low-grade first-rank magic artifact-level apparel, officially becoming a low-grade Spirit Tailor.

Now, with her strength at the eighth level of Qi Cultivation, and having the Moonlight Stone Magpie Hairpin and "Love’s Protection," she wasn’t likely to encounter any danger under normal circumstances.

Yu Qingtan first stopped outside Zhi Lan Pavilion, which had a large customer flow. She did not enter, but after watching for a while, she left.

Inside, there were some of her recent practice works.

Continuing on, Yu Qingtan also encountered a street stall specializing in selling Golden Spear Pills, which seemed to be doing good business.

Yu Qingtan was satisfied in her heart, as all of this contributed to her income.

Moving with a light step, Yu Qingtan arrived outside a large mansion, removed her veil, and said to the gatekeeper.

"Please inform the young master of your house that an old friend, Yu Qingtan, has come to visit!"

Soon, a young man dressed in a green brocade robe with an imposing air came to the entrance.

"Miss Qing Tan, it’s been a long time, please come in!"

It was none other than You Xiwang, the young master of the You family.

"I hope I’m not intruding."

The two made their way to the You family’s reception hall, where the Family Head You Xiantong was present.

"I have the honor to meet Senior You. Please accept this modest token of my esteem," Yu Qingtan said to You Xiantong, handing over a brocaded box.

"My dear niece, no need for such formalities, just call me uncle," said You Xiantong as he took the box and opened it.

Inside was a Jade Marrow Ganoderma.

You Xiantong quickly responded, "My dear niece, you should keep such a treasure for your own use."

"Although the Jade Marrow Ganoderma is one of the main ingredients for crafting Foundation Establishment Pills, I don’t know any Alchemists. Uncle You has taken good care of me in the past, and Guardian Huang even fell for my sake. This mere Jade Marrow Ganoderma is nothing in comparison," Yu Qingtan replied.

"Ah, well then, I shall accept it. If there’s ever anything you need, just come to me. Xiwang, you should also get closer to your cousin," said You Xiantong, storing the Jade Marrow Ganoderma in his Storage Bag.

"I will, Father," You Xiwang answered from the side.

"Thank you, Uncle You, thank you, Brother You. Other than visiting Uncle and Brother You, I also have a business proposal I would like to work on with the You family," Yu Qingtan said.

"Business? May I ask what kind of business?"

You Xiantong and You Xiwang exchanged glances, both were clueless, hence the question.

"The business of a performance event. The New Year is in half a month, and I plan to hold my own performance event before that. I hope the You family can support and help me. After deducting Tianxiang Pavilion’s twenty percent, we can split the remainder equally."

Performance events are also found in the Lichuan Cultivation World, but Suichuan Immortal City’s location is relatively remote, and they are not commonly seen here.

Yu Qingtan had already discussed this matter with Tower Master Gongsun Yurong, claiming that she needed to earn resources to improve her strength in order to rescue Shen Wanning.

Although Gongsun Yurong found Yu Qingtan’s idea of rescuing someone unrealistic, she also expressed support. However, if Tianxiang Pavilion were to operate it, they would require eighty percent of the profits, and there might be objections from other disciples in the pavilion.

What’s more critical, Gongsun Yurong felt that the proportion of profit to investment wasn’t going to be very high.

Yu Qingtan then expressed her willingness to operate it herself.

Gongsun Yurong consented, but Tianxiang Pavilion would still need to take twenty percent of the profits.

The reason why Yu Qingtan approached the You family for collaboration was not only because they had good relations but also because the You family’s main business was the operation of the Immortal City’s arena.

Suichuan Immortal City’s arena has existed since the city was established.

Since private fighting within the city is prohibited, those with conflicts can sign a life-and-death contract to resolve their disputes in the arena.

Cultivators who want to train their combat experience, or want to become famous, among various other considerations, can also participate in the arena’s daily competitions.

The top ten cultivators in the early, middle, and late phases of Qi Cultivation in the monthly competition rankings can also receive Spirit Stone rewards.

Although it’s not as prosperous as in its heyday, the Suichuan Immortal City’s arena is still a place that brings in a significant income daily.

As a minor Foundation Establishment family, the You family’s ability to operate the Immortal City’s arena naturally has someone backing it.

Yu Xiantong’s mother is from the Ouyang family.

Yu Xiantong’s wife is from the Song family.

Moreover, the You family had several Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the past, it’s just that there are some gaps now.

"My dear niece, I presume you want to hold an exhibition in the arena, especially since one was held over a hundred years ago. How long do you plan to hold this exhibition, and how much profit do you expect to make?"

"It will last for ten days, with estimated earnings of between one hundred to one hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stones."

Yu Xiantong and You Xiwang took a sharp breath. After all, operating the arena, they only make a little over a hundred Spirit Stones daily in income.

"Since my dear niece has such confidence, how could my You family not give our full support."

"Many thanks Uncle You."

The three of them then went on to discuss various details about the exhibition.

After the discussion, Yu Qingtan said, "Uncle You, Brother You, I’ll leave the follow-up matters to you. Additionally, Qing Tan has a small matter to take care of. I have some items that are not convenient for me to sell in the open market; do you perhaps have any channels?"

Upon hearing this, both Yu Xiantong’s hearts stirred.

"This Yu Qingtan is truly not simple, items not convenient to sell in the market, these are usually the kind of things one finds with robbers."

However, they didn’t ask any questions, and Yu Xiantong said, "To the south of this Immortal City, there is an underground black market. After we have lunch, Xiwang will take my dear niece there."

...

In an unassuming small house to the south of Suichuan Immortal City.

Yu Qingtan, You Xiwang, and one of You Xiwang’s guards, clad in voluminous black robes, appeared at this location. You Xiwang and his guard wore iron masks, while Yu Qingtan wore the Disguising Mask she got from the scholarly assassin at Misty Rain Tower, with a black shawl over her head.

"This is the place."

You Xiwang said, then his guard lifted a floorboard revealing a staircase leading downward.

The guard went down first, followed closely by Yu Qingtan and You Xiwang.

Having descended the equivalent of two storeys, a corridor appeared that stretched forward. After walking down the passageway for the duration of a cup of tea, they arrived at a spacious area.

Inside, there were more than twenty vendor stalls, and also a few shops.

Under the illumination of Moonlight Stones, Yu Qingtan gave the place a sweeping glance.

There were over a hundred people in the space, most of them wearing black robes like theirs, with their faces hidden.

The three entered a shop without a signboard.

A hunchbacked old man came to greet them.

"Are you here to buy or to sell?"

Yu Qingtan didn’t speak but instead pulled out a Storage Bag, free of any spiritual power marks, and handed it to the hunchbacked old man.

The old man took the Storage Bag and mentally sensed the items inside.

His expression changed slightly as he said, "It’s quite a lot of goods, please wait a moment."

Then he carefully inspected the items within.