Male Inferiority and Female Supremacy in the World of Immortal Cultivation Chapter 157: 157. Copper Refining Mage Lu Qiuling

Chapter 157: 157. Copper Refining Mage Lu Qiuling

Lu Qiuling felt Fang Zhou seed a bit different today, but couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was different. Was his skin much whiter?

Unable to figure it out, she decided to stop thinking about it and focused her attention on Xiao Ba.

Seeing Xiao Ba’s adorable deanor, Lu Qiuling felt her heart lting instantly and couldn’t help but ask, “Boss, who is Xiao Ba to you?”

“My sister.”

Fang Zhou didn’t elaborate much. Today, he originally planned to let the seven gourd babies out for so fresh air. From the fourth to the seventh, they argued incessantly, but in the end, Fang Zhou arranged for Xiao Ba to co out.

Today, going down the mountain, it was a perfect chance to take her shopping, fostering so bond.

Since childhood, Xiao Ba had always stayed in the Divine Soul Realm, knowing nothing about the outside world. Once down the mountain, she was instantly bewitched by the sights, and now anyone could easily lead her away.

Lu Qiuling saw Fang Zhou unwilling to elaborate, so she didn’t press further. She casually bought a bunch of snacks from a street vendor and fed them to Xiao Ba from behind.

Xiao Ba accepted everything given to her, eating without hesitation, her cheeks puffing up like a hamster, constantly chewing.

This gave Lu Qiuling a sense of joy from feeding a pet, making her face show an idiotic grin.

Seeing the smiling sister giving her food, Xiao Ba also began to smile.

The two continued to laugh cheerfully.

Fang Zhou walked ahead to the restaurant and t so foren Lu Qiuling had invited.

He handed Xiao Ba to Lu Qiuling and t with the craftsn alone.

These foren showed extre respect in front of Fang Zhou because he was an “immortal elder” from the mountain.

They were all top-level foren, each overseeing at least a hundred craftsn, requiring influential and unyielding personalities.

Only an immortal elder like Fang Zhou could demand their reverent respect, summoning them with a single call for a eting.

Fang Zhou knew they misunderstood him as being from the Heavenly Sword Sect, but he didn’t correct them and simply said, “I plan to build a small courtyard on the mountain. What’s your going rate?”

The foren exchanged glances, and one hesitantly replied, “To be honest, immortal elder, this construction matter requires the Cloud Sea Gang’s approval.”

Fang Zhou feigned surprise, “Why is that?”

The foren feared revealing the truth, only offering light explanations. But Fang Zhou already knew the details through Lu Qiuling’s investigation.

The Cloud Sea Gang monopolized the market in Yunshan City, particularly in construction. The city’s craftsn were grouped into a so-called craftsn’s guild by the gang, and all construction projects were assigned by them.

Profitable projects were seized by the gang, while labor-intensive tasks were handed to other craftsn.

These foren had wealth, personnel, and connections, yet dared not provoke the Cloud Sea Gang backed by the Heavenly Sword Sect.

If Fang Zhou truly wished to build a courtyard on the mountain, he could only find craftsn through the gang’s guild.

The foren cautiously declined, indicating they couldn’t afford to offend the gang and didn’t dare take Fang Zhou’s commission.

Fang Zhou examined these foren, paying close attention to the last one.

This person was tall, ordinary-looking, but with a calm deanor. She remained silent while others spoke, introducing herself earlier as Wei Dajin.

After the foren finished speaking, Fang Zhou didn’t get upset. He smiled and bid them farewell.

Lu Qiuling entered holding Xiao Ba, puzzled, “Boss, they don’t dare take your commission?”

Fang Zhou smiled faintly, “No rush, soone will take it soon.”

Lu Qiuling felt skeptical but didn’t ask further, sitting aside with Xiao Ba.

Soon enough, soone returned—Wei Dajin, the foreman.

Wei Dajin didn’t waste ti, bowing slightly to Fang Zhou and getting straight to the point, “Immortal elder, I am willing to take your commission, but there’s a difficulty.”

Fang Zhou didn’t need to guess what the difficulty was: “You want to back you up?”

“Exactly!”

Wei Dajin nodded, “To be honest, immortal elder, many hold deep grudges against the Cloud Sea Gang. But with their vast numbers and influence, we dare not resist. If you, immortal elder, would stand up for us, the gang wouldn’t dare act rashly. The craftsn oppressed in Yunshan City would surely appreciate your great kindness.”

Fang Zhou smiled as he listened. Wei Dajin was ambitious, seeking to leverage Fang Zhou’s support against the gang backed by the sect to rise in prominence.

She seed to view Fang Zhou as a naïve youngster, hoping his sense of justice would make him their champion.

This played right into Fang Zhou’s plans. He imdiately pretended to be excited, “The Cloud Sea Gang has committed nurous cris. I’ve heard of this long ago. Don’t worry, I’ll certainly help you. What’s the plan?”

Wei Dajin was overjoyed and quickly said, “The gang will hold a eting with the foren today afternoon at the craftsn’s guild to discuss your sect’s construction project. I will confront them, and I beg for your protection.”

The construction project ntioned was likely the Heavenly Sword Sect’s anniversary celebration.

Fang Zhou nodded, “No problem, you lead there then.”

Wei Dajin thanked him profusely and left. After she left, Lu Qiuling curiously asked, “Boss, are you really going?”

The gang likely had Yan Gulan’s backing. Fang Zhou causing trouble would only provoke Yan Gulan further.

Fang Zhou smiled, “Yes, I’ll just take a look, nothing more.”

Lu Qiuling didn’t believe him. This guy dared to stir up the sect’s public opinion with newspapers, fearless and reckless. Though she had no evidence, her intuition told her Fang Zhou dared do anything.

In the afternoon, Wei Dajin indeed ca to take Fang Zhou to the guild.

Lu Qiuling wanted to follow, but Fang Zhou gave her another task: to take Xiao Ba shopping.

The thought of spending ti alone with Xiao Ba greatly excited Lu Qiuling.

After Lu Qiuling left with Xiao Ba, Fang Zhou and Wei Dajin headed to the guild.

The guild was located in a large courtyard in Yunshan City. When Fang Zhou and Wei Dajin arrived, they saw strict guards at the entrance and many parked carriages.

Wei Dajin, being a guild mber, entered without an invitation. Fang Zhou pretended to be her subordinate, wearing a mask, following her inside.

After forming the guild, the gang used it as a conference site for discussing major projects and allocating work.

Wei Dajin led Fang Zhou deep into the hall. Many foren were already present, with the central seat still vacant.

Wei Dajin greeted other leaders while Fang Zhou quietly stepped aside.

Soon, the gang mbers arrived, led by a stern-faced woman in her thirties.

Having seen her portrait given by Lu Qiuling, Fang Zhou recognized her as Zhou Chaosiang, gang leader and guild president.

Upon Zhou Chaosiang’s arrival, the surrounding foren greeted her, regardless of their true feelings.

Zhou Chaosiang said nothing, displaying her arrogance, heading straight to the head seat.

The other foren also took their seats, waiting for Zhou Chaosiang to speak.