A few days ago, Wang Tiancheng was almost discovered by a capture team, but luckily he managed to escape in time.

However, in the current situation, Wang Tiancheng no longer dared to act recklessly against ordinary people.

He could only opt for a lesser choice, venturing into the mountain range to hunt fierce beasts for food.

But even second-tier fierce beasts didn't provide much energy conversion.

However, relying on the power of his demon technique, Wang Tiancheng had still managed to climb to the perfection of the Postnatal Eighth Layer, just one step away from advancing to the Postnatal Ninth Layer.

"The Innate Realm!"

A faint flicker of blood-colored excitement flashed across Wang Tiancheng's face.

Yet, even though he could envision the innate, Wang Tiancheng didn't have the slightest urge for revenge.

The enemy was just... too powerful.

Recalling the scene at Yinmang Mountain, wanting to witness his enemy's downfall firsthand, but seeing instead the brilliance of a single sword, Wang Tiancheng shivered.

"A gentleman's revenge, ten years... twenty years is not too late!"

Given the strength of his demon technique, Wang Tiancheng believed that in ten years, it wasn't impossible to have a chance.

Playing it safe, twenty years would definitely be enough.

"It's getting boring staying in this mountain cave, time to go down the mountain and let loose."

A wicked glint flashed in his eyes as the increasingly youthful Wang Tiancheng discarded the completely shriveled corpses of fierce beasts and headed downhill.

...

Jiang Mansion.

At this point, two invitations from Bai Chuan Trading Company's auction venue had already been delivered to the Jiang Family.

Within several thousand miles, three days before the monthly auction start, every power with an Innate Ancestor received two invitations from Bai Chuan Commerce Association.

With these invitations, one could enter the second-floor private box of the auction venue for free, symbolizing Bai Chuan Commerce Association's respect for these powers.

After all, doing business requires creating wealth through harmony.

Those without invitations would have to buy tickets themselves, with the first-floor hall being cheaper and the second-floor box more expensive.

With an intelligent gleam in her eyes, Jiang Lingyue directly took one. She wanted to invite that rascal Lu Ye to go together.

"Lu Ye has surely never been to an auction; I want to go with him, hehehe..."

Thinking of being the one to accompany Lu Ye on his first... auction experience, Jiang Lingyue couldn't help but giggle.

Luckily no one else was around, or else they might think the Eldest Miss of the Jiang Family can't cultivate, while the second miss looked... somewhat simple-minded.

One could say the family was blessed with talents like Wo Long and Feng Chu.

Occasionally, to broaden her horizons, Jiang Lingyue would attend the monthly auctions with Jiang Qingge.

Recently, though, she hadn't gone for a few months.

Finally, when Lu Ye returned, Jiang Lingyue immediately pretended to pass by and slipped into Lu Ye's small courtyard.

Seeing this scene, Lu Ye was a little speechless.

She looked just like a little mouse wanting to sneak in for some oil.

It seemed last night's comment about a mouse sneaking in wasn't mistaken after all.

"Lu Ye, Lu Ye, there's a monthly auction in three days, let's go see it together." Jiang Lingyue waved the exquisite invitation in her hand.

"No, not interested." Lu Ye glanced over and calmly shook his head.

"Huh? Aren't you curious?" Jiang Lingyue was a bit dumbfounded, not going? This was a rare lively event in Cloud Leaf City.

A few years ago, a Profound Tier Upper Grade Sword Dao Secret Scripture even appeared at Cloud Leaf City's monthly auction! It sparked a furious bidding war among countless factions.

For a Profound Tier Upper Grade secret manual, in the Northern Territory, only the Three Great Sects might be nonchalant about it.

Other Innate Clans practically salivated at the thought.

If one were fortunate enough to obtain it, it would be a massive enhancement to oneself!

Lu Ye shook his head lightly, his gaze sweeping across Jiang Lingyue's delicate figure, suddenly curious.

"Why did you decide to wear these clothes today?"

Jiang Lingyue was wearing a simple, standard yellow robe. Compared to her previously exquisitely made garments, the difference was obvious at first glance.

Apart from that, Lu Ye noticed she seemed to have a fondness for the color yellow, the decent kind, naturally, so most of her clothes were in that color.

"It's nothing, just wanted to try them on, and they're quite comfortable." Jiang Lingyue waved her hand, blushing a little.

She certainly wouldn't admit to saving silver for this rascal, so he could buy more cultivation resources.

What others have... she wanted Lu Ye to have too!

Jiang Lingyue occasionally witnessed Lu Ye's pursuit of Martial Dao when she visited.

She knew her capabilities were limited; even if saved up, it might not provide much help to Lu Ye.

But it should at least ease this rascal's burden a little.

However, her savings were not enough, so Jiang Lingyue hadn't mentioned anything yet.

Recalling the embarrassing moment when this person asked to borrow ten taels of silver, Jiang Lingyue felt a bit heartbroken now.

Lu Ye, unaware of Jiang Lingyue's little schemes, nodded without thinking too much about it.

"Come with me to have a look, brother-in-law..."

Jiang Lingyue was still reluctant to give up, stepping forward to hug one of Lu Ye's arms, speaking softly.

Seeing the pitiful look in Jiang Lingyue's eyes, Lu Ye pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Alright then."

He was planning to go to the auction anyway, but agreeing with Jiang Lingyue meant he'd need to arrange transferring his Storage Ring to the auction venue earlier.

...

As evening approached.

Jiang Qingge finally finished checking the ledgers of the last few shops and returned, a bit exhausted.

Some of the businesses were not in Cloud Leaf City but in surrounding villages and towns.

So, quite some time was spent traveling.

Although the shopkeepers from various villages and towns could send their ledgers to Cloud Leaf City on their own,

Jiang Qingge adhered to her principles, traveling in person to examine the management situation on the ground from time to time—seeing is believing.

However, with the shop ledgers cleared, Jiang Qingge still had a Refined Iron Ore mine which she hadn't visited for two months.

After refining, Refined Iron Ore is one of the essential forging materials for making weapons and armor, also a significant part of the Jiang family's assets.

Although she wanted to slightly improve relations with Lu Ye, making her feel less aloof than before, Jiang Qingge decided to first spare some time to inspect the Refined Iron Ore mine.

When she returned from the mine, there wouldn't be much else to do this month, giving her the opportunity to try some of the relationship-strengthening methods mentioned in that indecent book...

During dinner.

Jiang Qingge originally planned to eat something simple by herself in her small courtyard, as usual.

Yet, thinking about it, her eyes moved slightly, and she headed directly to the dining hall.

As Lu Ye's wife, bringing him some food to show care was quite reasonable, wasn't it?

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, another graceful figure was shyly adding some nutritional dishes into a lunchbox.

Jiang Qingge walked in just as Jiang Lingyue spooned some cordyceps lamb waist into the lunchbox, piquing her curiosity.

"Oh, Lingyue, since when did you like eating this?"

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