The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 408 - 241 Ruishui River 2

Ning Xiaoxian frowned as she looked at them: "Earth Python powerful beyond measures? Why does it feel like they struggle so much when pulling the valve?"

Tu Jin said indifferently: "Perhaps it is because the Ruishui River is too sticky and not easy for boating."

This ferry point was manned. Since a single valve could only carry five passengers, and there were at least a hundred people waiting to cross, those wanting to cross had to first pay a deposit, then collect a numbered ticket and rest at the adjacent lodge, waiting for the ship owner to call their number. This was very much like the queuing service introduced by banks in Huaxia.

The lodge was also exquisitely constructed, with black eaves, blue tiles, rock gardens, and fragrant grass. From her angle, one could even see a branch of an apricot tree overhanging the wall, incongruously contrasting with the grim atmosphere of the Ruishui River. Only upon entering did she realize there were also chess rooms and tea houses inside for the waiting guests to entertain themselves.

When it was her turn to pay, she found out that one had to pay thirty Spirit Stones per person to rest here; the price was indeed not cheap. The young man collecting the fees glanced at their group and said: "Ninety Spirit Stones."

He had included her, Tu Jin, and Quan Shifang. Qi Zai, having concealed its demon energy, was considered an ordinary spiritual pet and thus exempted from the crossing fee. It was immediately enraged and about to reveal its True Body to this ignorant fellow, but was caught by the tail feathers and pressed onto Ning Xiaoxian’s shoulder, unable to move.

Saving thirty Spirit Stones was an excellent deal indeed.

After choosing a spot to sit in the lodge, she still envied: "Whose sole proprietorship is this? Truly a lucrative business!" Another synonym for sole proprietorship is monopoly. With the Guangcheng Palace ceremony approaching, there were hundreds of guests traveling on the Ruishui River daily, amounting to tens of thousands of Spirit Stones in revenue each day!

Qi Zai was not content and flew to the banks of the Ruoshui River to observe. Quan Shifang, however, seemed to see the gold glinting in her eyes and couldn’t help but smile: "This ferry business is owned by Jishi Building. Many people are envious, but until now, no one else has figured out a way to cross, so their business remains exclusive. It is said that the Earth Python’s ancestors reached an agreement with Jishi Building to pull bamboo valves for them in exchange for feeding its progeny."

"Fed well?" She was stunned for a moment, then recalled that the Ruoshui River was notorious for nothing could thrive in it, making it very difficult for the Earth Python to make a living in the black waters and hard to get a full meal. There were probably twenty bamboo valves on the Ruoshui River, meaning about a hundred Earth Pythons. Considering that each Earth Python eats about two fatty pigs weighing over three hundred pounds daily, the cost is merely two hundred pigs, a trade for tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

She once again marveled at the quick profits from this exclusive business. Jishi Building indeed had the means, managing to have confirmed an agreement with the forefathers of Earth Python, making it a very beneficial deal.

"Jishi Building is also one of the powerful Sects. Yet besides the cultivators, its massive influence is rooted in the common people, employing many mortals to conduct mundane affairs. They efficiently earn whether it’s mortal silver or Spirit Stones. Over centuries, Jishi Building’s strength has been soaring and has gradually begun to shake the position of Heavenly Residence."

There really are many clever people in this world, she sipped her tea. If not for the constant rush on this journey, she’d seriously consider starting a business of her own on this continent.

While they were speaking, a familiar shout suddenly rang out outside: "Catch it!" followed by Qi Zai’s two sharp cries.

Her bird was being bullied! Ning Xiaoxian’s face changed, and she swiftly jumped out. Qi Zai had been with her for nearly a month, and unknowingly, she had developed a protective affection for the little white bird. Similar to the idea that she could bully it as much as she wanted, but wouldn’t allow others to touch or grab it.

Tu Jin and Quan Shifang exchanged looks and followed closely behind.

No sooner had they left the lodge than they saw two figures chasing after Qi Zai, but the creature was too agile and kept evading capture. Upon seeing her, Qi Zai clumsily flapped to Ning Xiaoxian’s shoulder and perched, chirping twice, seemingly in anger.

This silly bird, playing the role of a spiritual pet increasingly convincingly, but where then does the Great Demon’s dignity stand?!

"It’s you again!" She had just steadied herself when a faint snort came from behind.

That voice, so familiar. Ning Xiaoxian slowly turned around, and indeed.

Behind her was a luxurious carriage. The material of the carriage was neither gold nor jade and finely patterned which said nothing of its luxuriousness, painted with dragons and embroidered with phoenixes using golden silk, and the eyes of the dragons and phoenixes were adorned with blue and ruby gemstones, adding to its extravagance.

The four horses pulling the carriage were also extraordinary, with white bodies and black tails, claws instead of hooves, and full of sharp teeth, exactly the type of bo beast she originally wanted to capture for transportation. However, the four bo beasts harnessed to the carriage looked calm and simple, devoid of any demonic wild unruliness?

The carriage overtly declared to everyone: here sits a tycoon! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

At that moment, a servant woman came carrying a footstool, and someone stepped forward attentively to open the carriage door, after which a lady elegantly descended from the carriage. The girl had lovely features and was dressed in a trailing pink smoke-silk skirt, her hands holding a luo green soft silk.

This person, Ning Xiaoxian recognized, this attire of a high-class maiden forcibly added three points of allure to her.

Ning Xiaoxian stared at her for a moment before frowning and doubting: "Do I know you?"

Just these four words, coupled with the questioning look in her eyes, truly infuriated the young lady opposite her to the point of her eyebrows standing on end! (To be continued. If you like this work, we invite you to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)