"What do you mean by this, Master?" Anhua asked in confusion upon hearing this.
Fang Zhen was also startled and looked at Shi Mu.
"The Tianhe Star Region has been coveted by Heaven for a long time. As one of the three major clans in the Tianhe Star Region, the Tianfeng Clan has always been the backbone of the resistance against it. The amount of resources it requires is extremely huge, and naturally requires a large amount of replenishment.
In addition, the Holy Maiden's recruitment this time is essentially to gather manpower, and the person chosen must also have the support of a huge family behind him, so that he can help the Tianfeng clan to a greater extent." Shi Mu explained.
"In other words, the gifts received by the Tianfeng clan are actually the funds they collected to resist the Heavenly Court." Shu Youjin said with a slight twinkle in his eyes.
"In this case, there is nothing wrong with it." Anhua nodded and said.
Fang Zhen frowned tightly, lowered his eyes and nodded, his face looked a little ugly. When Shi Mu saw this, his heart suddenly moved.
"Fang Zhen, you said someone from your clan might participate in the competition, do you know who it might be?" Shi Mu asked.
Fang Zhen raised his head, with a trace of resentment flashing in his purple eyes, and said: "It should be my half-brother Fang Ce. Like me, he is the grandson of the clan leader. It's just his mother.
He comes from a prominent family in Tianhe, so he has always been favored by the family, and his strength is not weak. I think if there is anyone in the family who arranges to participate in this competition, it should be him."
"How is your clan brother's cultivation level? How sure are you that you can defeat him?" Shi Mu pondered for a moment and then asked.
"When I left the clan, he had just entered the late stage of the Holy Order, and his strength was almost the same as mine. However, I am confident of defeating him." Fang Zhen thought for a moment and answered seriously.
"Brother Shu, I have something to discuss with Shi. I wonder if Brother Shu can agree?" Shi Mu nodded, then suddenly turned to Shu Youjin and said.
"Brother Shi, I'm afraid this is not a small amount of money. Although I belong to the Flying Squirrel clan, after all, the family has declined and there is not much leftover food." Shu Youjin seemed to have expected it, and his eyes rolled around, and his face
He said with a hint of embarrassment.
"You know Fang Zhen's strength well. If he can defeat his clan brother Fang Ce in this competition, then his status in the clan will definitely change dramatically. At that time, let him return several times the resources to you.
Wouldn’t everyone be happy?" Shi Mu said with a smile.
When Fang Zhen heard this, his face showed an expression of disbelief, and he looked at Shi Mu gratefully.
Upon hearing this, Anhua looked at Shi Mu with a slightly different look than before.
"That's true if he wins, but if he loses, then all my investment will be in vain." Shu Youjin rubbed his palms and said still hesitantly.
"Is there any way to do business where you can reap profits without taking any risks? If you don't help him, wouldn't you be forcing him to repeat the robbery? Maybe Shuxing is a good place to go.
"Shi Mu raised his eyebrows slightly and said with deep meaning.
When Shu Youjin heard this, his expression suddenly changed. After a pair of round eyes rolled around in his eye sockets for a few times, he suddenly smiled and said: "Since it's Brother Shi who speaks, I naturally can't refuse. Those concerns before
Nothing can compare to Brother Shi's promise that as long as Brother Shi is willing to vouch for him, I will be willing to support him."
"Okay, I'll vouch for him." Shi Mu replied without hesitation.
When Fang Zhen heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He looked at Shi Mu and said solemnly: "Young Master, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Please rest assured that Fang Zhen will not let down your high hopes even if he fights to the death."
Shi Mu smiled and nodded without saying anything more.
"By the way, Brother Shu, Shi asked you to investigate how many people in the Tianfeng clan have cultivated the Xuangang Golden Flame magical power. Is there any result?" Shi Mu looked at Shu Youjin.
"This is easy. I have already found out. Now there are three people who have cultivated Xuangang Golden Flame. The specific information is here." Shu Youjin took out a jade slip and handed it over.
Shi Mu was overjoyed, thanked him, took it over, and penetrated it with his spiritual consciousness.
The jade slip contains information about three people, along with images. All three of them are powerful in the divine realm.
One was Mrs. Zhen whom I had met before, another was a middle-aged man, and the third was a young woman wearing a phoenix crown and colorful clothes. Although it was just an image, it gave people an indescribable sacred aura.
Shi Mu's body trembled, yes, it was this woman!
When Zhong Xiu was taken away, although he was in a coma, he could only vaguely feel the person's aura, but it was this sacred feeling.
"Brother Shi, is there any reason for investigating this matter?" Shu Youjin asked.
"There are some reasons. Thank you Brother Shu for your help in this matter. This is a favor that Shi will never forget." Shi Mu said with a smile.
"Brother Shi, you're welcome. You and I are friends, and we should help each other." Shu Youjin chuckled, with a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
Letting someone like Shi Mu owe him a favor may be of great use in the future. Besides, Shi Mu's favor is very simple, and this deal is a great deal.
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps under the stairs, and at the same time an arrogant voice sounded: "Man, get rid of everyone on the top floor. I want to entertain guests there, disturbing our meal, and your restaurant will be closed."
Got it!"
Shi Mu frowned.
"Who is so arrogant? This is Fengyi City." Shu Youjin's face also darkened.
Footsteps quickly reached the top floor. The first person was a young man, wearing a golden robe with red lace on the edge and a huge phoenix pattern embroidered on it. He was obviously the costume of the Tianfeng clan.
Shi Mu's eyes flashed, he turned out to be a member of the Tianfeng clan, and a direct descendant. No wonder he was so rampant.
After two days in Fengyi City, he also learned a lot about the Tianfeng clan.
Golden clothing can only be worn by the direct descendants of the Tianfeng clan, and most descendants wear red clothing.
This young man in gold robes is not ugly in appearance, but he has an arrogant look on his face that makes it hard for people to like him. His cultivation level is pretty good, and he has reached the middle stage of the Saint level.
There were several people following behind this person. Except for a strong man with red armor and thick eyebrows, the rest of them were all dressed in purple robes, and their eyes were lavender.
Shi Mu raised his eyebrows and turned to look at Fang Zhen.
Fang Zhen looked intently at the purple-robed men at this moment, his body stiffened and his hands clenched into fists.
The purple-robed men also saw Fang Zhen, and their expressions changed.
"Brother, didn't you hear what I said? Tell these people to get out of here, I'm in charge of this!" The young man in gold robe looked around a few times and said coldly.
When the people eating upstairs saw the clothes on the young man in gold robes, their expressions changed drastically and they left in a hurry, leaving cleanly in an instant.
Only Shi Mu and the others sat there quietly, not moving at all, and they were extremely conspicuous.
"Are you guys deaf? If you want to survive, get out of here. I'm the young master's guest for this meal." The young man in golden robe looked at Shi Mu and the others, with an arrogant and domineering look on his face.
"I have heard for a long time that the Tianfeng Clan is one of the three major clans in the Tianhe Star Region. I and a few others are here to congratulate the Tianfeng Clan Saint on her succession ceremony. As a direct descendant of the Tianfeng Clan, you are so hospitable to guests. You are so famous that it is better to meet you."
Shu Youjin waved his hand and took out a folding fan, unfolded it with a bang, and started fanning gently.
There is a golden rat pattern engraved on the fan, and he is holding a big gold ingot in his arms, which looks a bit funny and cute.
"That's right, this floor is so big, can't it accommodate a few of you? Oh, I know, you are all pigs, and you look ugly, so you don't dare to eat in front of others, right?
Cai'er chuckled.
"What are you talking about, you stupid bird? You are looking for death!" The young man in golden robe was furious, and his body flashed with red light.
"Master, calm down." The tall man with red armor and thick eyebrows next to him looked at the folding fan in Shu Youjin's hand, his expression changed, and he whispered a few words in the ear of the young man in gold robe.
The golden-robed young man's eyes fell on the folding fan in Shu Youjin's hand, his expression changed, and he blurted out: "Golden Rat Chamber of Commerce!"
The purple-robed men also noticed the folding fan in Shu Youjin's hand, and their expressions also changed.
The Golden Rat Chamber of Commerce is a huge chamber of commerce run by the Flying Rat Clan. Its business covers more than half of the Tianhe Star Territory, and it also has many business dealings with the Tianfeng Clan. Therefore, although the Flying Rat Clan has declined, it still has a huge influence.
"Brother Zhao Yi, I'm very grateful for your hospitality today. It's just a meal, so there's no need to clear the place." A flashy young man walked out from among several people in purple robes and said with a smile.
As he spoke, his eyes glanced at Fang Zhen, and a trace of gloom flashed across his face.
The face of the young man in golden robe changed. After a moment, he snorted coldly and said: "Okay, for Brother Fang's sake, hum!"
The waiter on the side was sweating profusely, and his face finally looked better now. He hurriedly and enthusiastically led the young man in gold robe and others towards a table.
The flashy young man paused for a moment, looked at Fang Zhen, a strange color flashed in his eyes, and then said: "Fang Zhen, I didn't expect that you left the family back then and actually came to Fengyi City. Could it be that you also came for the ceremony."
"You can come to Fengyi City, can't I come?" Fang Zhen said with a cold snort.
"Of course, anyone can come, but if you want to participate in the competition, you must first prepare a decent gift." The young man on the other side smiled sarcastically, and then turned towards the golden robe without looking at Fang Zhen again.
The young man and others walked over.
"Is this person the Fang Ce you mentioned before?" Shi Mu glanced at the back of the young man and said.
"That's right, he and I are half-brothers, and we are here to attend the ceremony on behalf of the Purple Eyed Demon Bull clan." Fang Zhen nodded.
Shi Mu shook his head and smiled. Although the young man's cultivation had reached the late stage of the holy level, his aura was very fluctuating. It was obvious that he had been forcibly promoted recently. If he really took action, he might not be as good as a person in the middle stage of the holy level.
Shu Youjin narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
No matter how you look at that Fang Ce, he looks like a pustule. It seems that he really did the right thing by sponsoring Fang Zhen this time.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Shi Mu and rubbed his hands in front of him.
Shi Mu was really his lucky star. When he met Shi Mu, everything went smoothly.
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Wangyu saw the hand-drawn illustrations for Xuanmen by Taoist friends Perfume on the Xuanjiemen APP. What impressed me most was the picture of Yanluo sleeping in the Seven Treasures Tree. It is very artistic. Thank you.