When they saw that a disciple from the Sect of the Maidens had won the other grand prize,
the numerous cultivators present couldn't help but look at Liu Yanlan and the other members of the Hehuan Sect with looks full of interest.
The bad relationship between the Sect of the Maidens and the Hehuan Sect was more than clear to everyone.
If it weren't for Ancestor Wuxin still being alive, the Sect of the Maidens would probably have already declared open war on the Hehuan Sect.
Liu Yanlan, after confirming the lottery ticket, ordered a thousand high-quality spirit stones to be sent to her.
After generously giving the high-quality spirit stones, the leader of the Amber House smiled and said:
"Since you are a disciple of the Sect of the Maidens, and with the protection of your sect, surely no one will dare to harm you. Would you like an elder from the Treasure Tower to accompany you back to the Sect of the Maidens?"
"Thank you, senior."
The disciple of the Sect of the Maidens quickly bowed in gratitude.
If she returned to the Sect of the Maidens, she wouldn't have to worry about anyone trying to steal her spirit stones. The difficult part was the journey back.
Some cultivators with great power might risk stealing from her, and if they succeeded, they would make a great profit.
"You're welcome, Leader Li, could you accompany her back?"
The leader of the Amber Tower smiled, looking at an elderly woman standing beside her.
The elderly woman had already reached the peak of the Yuan Ying stage, and unless an expert from the Divine Transformation stage intervened, there wouldn't be any problems.
And cultivators in the Divine Transformation stage wouldn't risk offending several sects for a small amount of high-quality spirit stones.
After the first two prizes were successfully claimed, the many cultivators present couldn't wait to buy tickets for the next round.
Even the cultivators from the Sect of the Maidens, who didn't get along with the Hehuan Sect, were able to win and claim their prize.
What else could they fear?
After successfully completing the first award ceremony, the two sects reviewed their accounts.
"In this round, our total profit was only two hundred and thirty-five high-quality spirit stones, but with today's lottery, the sales for the next round will likely be several times higher than this."
"Once everyone gets used to the existence of the lottery, the true source of wealth will start to grow."
After reviewing the accounts, the leader of the Amber Tower looked at Liu Yanlan again and smiled, saying:
"The greatest merit in this business belongs to you, that idea is truly brilliant. That's why I also have a business proposal I'd like to make with you, Madam Liu."
"What kind of business?"
Liu Yanlan kept her tone cold and distant.
Even when they were close, it felt as though there was distance between them.
"How about lending us Tang Yu to work with us in the Duobao House? He could be an invited elder. We'll take care of his cultivation resources and also give you a sufficient amount of spirit stones to satisfy the Hehuan Sect. The term would be three hundred years."
The leader of the Amber Tower smiled and placed her hand on Tang Yu's shoulder, looking at Liu Yanlan with a playful expression.
"It's not about the spirit stones, Liu Sect Leader. Rules can't be broken, please forgive the Amber House."
Liu Yanlan firmly rejected the proposal without thinking for a moment.
"Ah, alright, I've lost."
The leader of the Amber Tower sighed with a smile and pulled out ten high-quality spirit stones, handing them to Tang Yu with a smile.
"No wonder the senior told me you're your elder sister's spoiled child, and she couldn't easily part with you."
Tang Yu was a little confused and noticed that Liu Yanlan was giving him a strange look.
After giving the spirit stones, the leader of the Amber Tower disappeared, leaving Tang Yu and Liu Yanlan staring at each other.
"Elder sister, the leader of the Amber Tower was just joking, don't take it seriously."
Tang Yu knew the leader of the Amber Tower was just messing with him, so he quickly explained to Liu Yanlan.
After a few seconds, Liu Yanlan finally spoke slowly and said: "I know."
She paused and then continued asking: "Has she privately sought you out to try to convince you to join the Duobao House?"
"A little, but I rejected it. I'm completely loyal to you... no, to our Hehuan Sect."
Tang Yu placed his hand over his chest in a gesture of promise.
Hearing Tang Yu's promise, Liu Yanlan felt a slight guilt in her heart. Her tone softened a little as she said:
"You've been in the Hehuan Sect for some time and you know that our conditions aren't as good as those of other major sects. Even so, you chose our sect and have done a lot for it."
"If there's anything you want, you can tell your elder sister. I'll do my best to get it for you."
Tang Yu didn't hesitate and pointed at Liu Yanlan.
When Tang Yu made that gesture, Liu Yanlan slightly trembled.
To her?
What does this disciple mean? Does he want to ask her to practice joint cultivation...?
Seeing that Liu Yanlan seemed not to understand, Tang Yu quickly corrected his comment.
"I just wanted to see your face, elder sister. You're so mysterious that, when I thought of you outside, I didn't know how to imagine your face."
After a few moments of confusion, Liu Yanlan realized she had misunderstood. Her tone remained firm, and she replied:
"That can't be."
"Why not?"
"It can't be because I don't like others seeing my face."
Liu Yanlan bit her lip, and although her face wasn't visible, Tang Yu could feel that his elder sister was embarrassed.
The leader of the Hehuan Sect, who was known for her beauty, actually had a personality as pure as a young girl who had never been in a romantic relationship.
"Alright."
Tang Yu smiled and didn't press the issue any further.
Seeing that Tang Yu didn't want to continue discussing, Liu Yanlan breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.
"After all, she had just promised Tang Yu that she would do her best to fulfill it, and now she was breaking that promise."
"So, do you want anything else?"
"Anything else? Well, no, I don't think I want anything."
Tang Yu scratched his head. Now, every time he opened his eyes in the morning, several hundred high-quality spirit stones fell into his account.
And not to mention the techniques; he was lacking in none.
Let's not even talk about the memory fragments he had obtained from the little fairy of the divine tree, or the moments when Ancestor Wu Xin occasionally appeared to give him advice.
As for the bodyguards, he had a swordsman in the Divine Transformation period as his underling, which was enough for him to walk without worries.
Those carefree days made him laugh every time he thought about them.
"What's wrong? Why are you laughing?"
Seeing Tang Yu suddenly start laughing, Liu Yanlan was somewhat puzzled.
"It's just that I feel my life is quite satisfying right now. If I could ask for anything, it would be that my older sister didn't return to the sect today and went out with me for a walk, to enjoy the scenery or something like that."
Tang Yu smiled as he expressed his wish.
"Is that really what you want?"
Liu Yanlan didn't understand.
"Yes, normally you seem so busy with sect matters, you must be exhausted. Recently, the clan has made quite a bit of money, so your responsibilities have lightened up a bit. Every now and then, taking a break and relaxing wouldn't be bad."
Tang Yu smiled softly.
The busiest person in the Hehuan Sect was undoubtedly Liu Yanlan, the clan master.
Before he arrived at the Hehuan Sect, it was plagued with both internal and external problems.
The external problem was the sect of the maidens, and the internal problem was whether Ancestor Wu Xin could achieve a breakthrough.
If Ancestor Wu Xin failed to break through and was forced to die, the Hehuan Sect would lose its pillar of support.
In a situation like that, how could Liu Yanlan afford to relax?
"Alright, then I'll do as you say."
Liu Yanlan replied softly.
Tang Yu took a small white jade carriage, palm-sized, from his storage ring.
When he activated his energy, the jade carriage immediately enlarged. Tang Yu climbed into the carriage, and Liu Yanlan followed.
The white jade carriage rose and flew into the clouds.
It was sunset.
When the carriage reached the clouds, the view of the sunset and the sky painted in colors was simply dazzling.
Both of them sat in the carriage without speaking, just silently enjoying the most beautiful view in the world.
Liu Yanlan observed for a while, and gradually, her mental state relaxed completely.
A string that had been tense for hundreds of years finally loosened.
Liu Yanlan began to feel a bit sleepy.
Seeing that Tang Yu remained silent beside her, Liu Yanlan smiled softly.
Her younger brother really understood her.
She didn't know how much time passed, but eventually, Liu Yanlan fell asleep, leaning against the carriage.
When she woke up, it was already midnight.
The carriage was still suspended in the sky above the sea of clouds, and the moonlight entered through the window.
When she opened her eyes and saw Tang Yu's flawless face illuminated by the moon, something she had never felt before awakened in her heart.
"Senior sister, you're awake?"
Seeing Liu Yanlan wake up, Tang Yu smiled.
"Yes."
Liu Yanlan stretched her arms, enjoying a long yawn. After hundreds of years of cultivation, it seemed like it had been a long time since she had slept so peacefully.
The feeling of not having to think about anything or do anything was very comforting.
"Senior sister, you were grinding your teeth while you slept earlier."
"..."
"And you also said some words in your sleep."
"What did I say?"
"I didn't hear clearly, something about feeling very tired or exhausted."
Liu Yanlan stiffened a little and quickly changed the subject: "Should we go back now?"
"We're already home."
With a thought, Tang Yu made the white jade carriage stop in the square in front of Liu Yanlan's main palace.
After they both got off the carriage, Liu Yanlan waved to Tang Yu before disappearing from view.
Upon returning to her room, Liu Yanlan let out a long sigh.
She took out a jade scroll, and by concentrating, a large number of disorganized words appeared inside, detailing all the daily events.
"August 27, 23 clan matters were resolved, fatigue +1."
"August 28, the price of black gold ore dropped, the sect of the maidens started another price war, fatigue +3."
"August 29, the younger brother reached the Soul Nurturing Realm, the future of the sect is promising, fatigue -5."
Liu Yanlan meditated for a moment before continuing to write.
"September 5, younger brother's lottery business gave the sect a new source of income. We went to stroll through the sea of clouds to watch the sunset, fatigue -10."
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