The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 420 - 248 Second Game_2

She pretended to ponder deeply when, in fact, she was consulting with Changtian for a while before stating, "First, you must not help other powers interfere with the ferry business across the Ruoshui River; second, should you need assistance in the future, you must help me three times! Rest assured, I won’t ask you to take your own life, nor to do anything beyond your abilities. Your descendants working here will still have their daily food and drink provided by me as usual!"

The Earth Python King pondered and could not see how the transaction was at a loss. Feeling anxious, it was the first time it spoke so straightforwardly: "Alright, as you say." It extended a claw in front of Ning Xiaoxian, opening its palm to reveal three black scales: 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"These are the scales from my chest. In half a year, I shall transform into a Jiao, and at that time, if you have an urgent matter, you only need to burn these scales to communicate with me!" In half a year, it would be able to cultivate the Divine Skills of the Earth Python clan, and transmitting messages was a trivial matter.

As it spoke, everyone present exchanged glances, wondering what benefits Ning Xiaoxian promised to the usually stingy giant snake to make it so generous this time.

Ning Xiaoxian took the scales and smiled, "Send the Earth Pythons up to operate the bamboo valves, everyone here is getting impatient. After I cross the Ruoshui River, I will give you the items." This was said openly, and the Earth Python King nodded its huge head twice before diving back into the Ruoshui River, causing ripples on the water’s surface, which quickly returned to calm.

She turned around and smiled at Jin Manyi, whose face was ashen, "Life is unpredictable, isn’t it?" She returned the original words, "I assume Miss Jin won’t set traps for me to fall into anymore, so we don’t need to formalize this bet, do we?" The truth was, with the Earth Python King having made a pledge not to help other powers ferry across the river, there was no need for a formal agreement on the bet with Jin Manyi.

Jin Manyi looked at her coldly and turned away without a word. Now at a disadvantage, anything she said would be feeble, so she chose silence.

After 15 minutes, the Earth Pythons that had previously left indeed came swimming back and returned to operating the bamboo valve. With the ferry business at the Ruoshui Ferry in Ning Xiaoxian’s hands, it could finally continue. To catch the spectacle, everyone had already spent a good half of the day, so they no longer delayed and proceeded to cross the river on the valve.

She was about to head west and could not stay to look after the ferry, so the matter of collecting and disbursing Silver Coins would be managed by the hostel manager, Lin Yizhang. Ning Xiaoxian took Lin Yizhang aside and made him take a Blood Oath to be loyal to her. This new station chief, whom she had personally promoted, was already very grateful to her and saw no issue in making the oath.

The entire ferry, including the adjacent hostel, the ferry operators, the tea servers, and the servants, consisted of twenty to thirty people. Ning Xiaoxian handed Lin Yizhang a few elixirs for mortal use, allowing him to manage and arrange them, and then announced a salary increase: "Each person’s salary will increase by two taels of silver every month!" Instantly, everyone viewed their new boss with different eyes.

After handling these matters swiftly, she called over Quan Shifang and Tu Jin to prepare for the crossing. At this time, Jin Manyi, followed by two maids, was stepping onto the bamboo valve. Having witnessed the fate of the previous hostel manager, Lin Yizhang conducted his duties fairly, and proceeded to collect Spirit Stones from them.

Jin Manyi was fuming with indignation.

Ning Xiaoxian watched her and said with a smile, "Miss Jin, the ferry is now owned by me. I can do you a favor for the crossing, but for the two ladies behind you..." Before she could finish, Jin Manyi threw over a small brocade bag: "Here are one hundred Spirit Stones, no need for change!"

She clicked her tongue and said, "As expected of Jishi Building’s Miss, truly generous. The crossing only costs thirty Spirit Stones, and you’ve given seventy Spirit Stones as a tip to my servants. Well, Station Chief Lin, aren’t you going to hurry up and thank her?" She threw the brocade bag to Lin Yizhang.

The ferry workers were overjoyed and quickly came forward to offer their thanks. Jin Manyi snorted and paid no further attention, turning her head to face the river water.

The next one to step onto the valve was Miluo, who also stood beside two black-clothed men; the Void Refining Stage expert who had been protecting him was nowhere to be seen.

How many people does this fox demon, Miluo, have hidden beside him? She curled her lips.

Miluo, with a grin on his face, said, "I’ll pay, I’ll pay. But you still have to consider it as half-price for me." With that, he took out his money bag and carefully counted out forty-five Spirit Stones to hand to her.

Ning Xiaoxian rolled her eyes to heaven and reached out to take them. Unexpectedly, after placing the Spirit Stones, Miluo’s little finger grazed her palm lightly, leaving behind a ticklish sensation.

She quickly retracted her hand, her face flushing red as she glared at him fiercely. But Miluo had already turned naturally, making her wonder whether that light graze was simply unintentional.

Is Miluo, this saucy fox, flirting with her?

Quan Shifang stood behind her, and Jin Manyi faced them; neither saw this little interaction. Only Changtian, from the God Demon Prison, looked as dark as could be, as if about to drip water.

The bamboo valve slowly started moving. The black water of the night river, just like ordinary water, lapped over the surface of the valve, bringing with it an odd, sticky sensation. Just at the start, it felt as if the valve was stuck in mud, yet it was forcibly dragged along.

The river water in front stirred with fine ripples – the Earth Pythons below were winding their way with force. At this moment, she came to a realization; these Earth Pythons, though not demons, were exotic beasts from ancient times. It was unclear how long they had been trained by Jishi Building to pull the valve in such a coordinated manner. If other powers wished to share a piece of the Ruoshui River business, it might not be so easy.

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