Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” - Chapter 637: Opening an Online Store
However, Su Yuan made some adjustments, linking all his previous Dominator Artifact sales transactions to his own shop.
Thus, the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop immediately saw a significant increase in transaction volume, with a substantial rise in past dealings.
Its ranking also jumped several places, rising from last place to seventh from the bottom.
Those able to open shops in the Merit Points Mall were all at least high-level Artifact Refining Masters above the thirtieth tier, so Su Yuan’s shop’s reputation naturally remained in the lower tier.
“I need to raise the upper limit; these past transactions with a maximum of the twenty-ninth tier are still too low.”
Thinking of this, Su Yuan remembered the Old City Lord from before.
He then spoke to Meng Kui, who had transformed into her original form beside him: “Go and arrange it. I wish to pay a visit to the City Lord. Prepare the formal visiting card and other matters.”
Meng Kui immediately transformed into her maidservant appearance and said in a sweet voice, “Yes, Master, I will definitely handle it properly.”
Meng Kui walked out of Su Yuan’s secluded cultivation area.
She then ran into Li Chun, who was waiting outside.
Li Chun stared blankly at the charming and alluring Meng Kui and asked in confusion, “You are…?”
“Hello, I am Master Seven Stars’ newly acquired maidservant. My name is Meng Kui!”
Meng Kui said with a gentle attitude.
Li Chun looked at such a delicate and soft young girl but wasn’t surprised; this was a very normal occurrence.
He said with a smile, “So it’s Sister Meng Kui. I am also the Master’s subordinate. Let’s communicate well in the future!”
As he spoke, he naturally moved a bit closer to Meng Kui.
Immediately, Li Chun felt an incredibly powerful will and pressure rushing towards him. He instantly felt like he was about to faint, a look of terror flashing across his face.
Fortunately, Meng Kui reacted and immediately restrained her aura and will pressure.
Li Chun didn’t actually lose consciousness, otherwise, he would have lost face completely, but his complexion was still somewhat pale. The strength of this woman before him was far too powerful, far exceeding Li Chun’s understanding.
Such a powerful existence was actually the Master’s maidservant?
Meng Kui showed an apologetic expression and said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to! I’m not very skilled at controlling my aura.”
Li Chun wiped the sweat from his forehead: “My apologies, Lady Meng Kui. I didn’t mean to offend just now.”
Meng Kui quickly waved her hand: “Don’t call me ‘Lady.’ I am just the Master’s maidservant.”
“Understood, Elder Sister Meng Kui!” Li Chun said.
Meng Kui was speechless, skipped over this topic, and said, “The Master wishes to see the City Lord and needs to send a formal visiting card. Can you help arrange this? I’m not very familiar with the process.”
Hearing this, Li Chun said solemnly, “I understand. I will arrange it immediately! Does the Master have any requirements regarding the carriage and retinue?”
“I don’t know. It seems there are no requirements.” Meng Kui shook her head.
Meng Kui continued, “Brother Li Chun, if there’s anything you need my help with, please be sure to tell me. I will do my best to help!”
“No problem!” Li Chun was overjoyed upon hearing this. Although he had only felt it briefly, he was already certain that Meng Kui’s strength was absolutely astonishing. If he encountered trouble, he wouldn’t need to ask the Master to intervene; Meng Kui alone could solve any trouble in Black Flame City.
Li Chun hurriedly invited a famous calligraphy master from the city to write an invitation.
Afterward, he specifically prepared gifts and arrived outside the City Lord’s Mansion.
He nervously said to the soldiers at the mansion gate, “I am Master Seven Stars’ steward. Could you, fellow Daoist, please deliver this visiting card from Master Seven Stars to the City Lord?”
Li Chun was very worried the gatekeeper would be impolite or give him a cold shoulder. If he then had to ask Meng Kui to step in, it would make him seem incompetent.
Fortunately, Master Seven Stars’ reputation was sufficiently renowned, or perhaps the Old City Lord had specifically instructed them.
An old steward hurried out, solemnly accepted the visiting card, and said with a smile, “The City Lord is already aware. Please convey to Master Seven Stars that he is welcome to visit the City Lord’s Mansion at any time.”
Li Chun showed a smile: “My Master will definitely arrive as soon as possible.”
After Li Chun left, the City Lord’s Mansion began preparing a banquet to welcome Master Seven Stars with great fanfare.
After the news spread, the city’s understanding of Master Seven Stars’ status became even clearer. Even the City Lord treated him with courtesy and respect; this was official recognition.
Not long after.
After receiving the reply, Su Yuan set off for the City Lord’s Mansion.
Li Chun had specifically prepared a Starlight Carriage, resplendent with starlight, dazzlingly radiant. Renting this setup cost seven hundred million Chaos Jade, which was somewhat extravagant.
Su Yuan didn’t care much for formalities, but since it was already prepared, he didn’t say much. He sat in the carriage with Meng Kui attending to him, and Li Chun driving. This carriage traveled through the streets like a beam of starlight.
Along the way, many people cast curious glances, but all intentional or unintentional probing was blocked by Meng Kui.
Thus, as they passed, many people showed expressions of shock.
Deputy City Lord Jia Jicheng also watched from afar from a restaurant. Before he could even greet Su Yuan, he was unceremoniously repelled by Meng Kui’s powerful will.
Feeling that vast, ocean-like will, Jia Jicheng’s face stiffened abruptly. His intended action of greeting Master Seven Stars came to a forced halt.
“Is that the will pressure of the thirty-sixth tier? Who is that person?”
Jia Jicheng was utterly astonished.
No matter how he looked, Meng Kui appeared dressed and posed as a maidservant. At first, he thought Meng Kui was Su Yuan’s bodyguard, but upon closer inspection, she genuinely seemed to be Su Yuan’s maidservant.
What in the world was going on? Jia Jicheng was extremely surprised.
Su Yuan seemed to notice Jia Jicheng and gave him a gentle, distant smile: “Deputy City Lord Jia, come visit me sometime when you’re free. I have matters to attend to now, so I won’t chat in detail!”
Jia Jicheng snapped back to his senses and immediately returned the courtesy: “Master, your affairs are more important. I will visit you another time. I hope you won’t find me bothersome, fellow Daoist.”
The Starlight Carriage passed by in a flash.
Beside Jia Jicheng, several acquaintances curiously asked, “Where exactly did this Master Seven Stars come from? He feels a bit like a powerhouse who retired from the Second Frontline.”
The speaker had no particular intent, but the listener took note.
Jia Jicheng was stunned, suddenly recalling his previous conversation with the mysterious person and that mysterious person’s silhouette. That feeling was remarkably similar to the Su Yuan who had just departed.
Could it be…?
Jia Jicheng didn’t dare to think further.
At the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion, the main gate was already wide open, welcoming Su Yuan’s arrival.
The Old City Lord personally stood at the main entrance and laughed heartily: “Welcome, Master Seven Stars!”
“City Lord, you are too courteous!” Su Yuan responded.
“Please, come inside!”
The carriage didn’t stop and was directly welcomed into the City Lord’s Mansion by the Old City Lord.
Everyone outside was utterly astonished. The City Lord’s attitude was exceptionally good, truly making people’s imaginations run wild.
Su Yuan was welcomed by the Old City Lord to the main hall, where a grand banquet was set.
The Old City Lord had specifically prepared a table of Black Flame City’s local delicacies, which even Su Yuan found extremely satisfying.
After three rounds of drinks and five courses of dishes.
Only then did the Old City Lord inquire: “Master Seven Stars, what brings you here this time?”
Su Yuan said: “I opened a shop in the Merit Points Mall. Currently, its reputation is too low. I want to expand my shop’s fame. The reason for coming to see you, City Lord, is simple: I hope the City Lord can act as a shill in my shop!”
