Ash pulled up the blanket over Elara’s body as she fell asleep in a bliss. He kissed her on the lips before leaving. Though his sleeping schedule was in complete disarray after that ’intimate’ session, he couldn’t complain about it.
As he left the bedroom, Yunxian was waiting for him downstairs. She was sipping her cup of tea while reading the supplies report of Phoenix Inn before the Grand Opening.
Yunxian smiled impishly as she saw him strode down on the stairs. He looked so fresh after all those intimate activities with Elara.
Ash was still questioning her motive on why she would do everything for the elves.
"Would you like so tea, young lord?"
"I don’t see why not." Ash pulled a chair and sat perpendicular to her. "How’s the preparation going?"
"Splendid, Young Lord. If things goes as planned, we should be able to do the Grand Opening at the sa ti as the Martial Tournant’s Ceremonial Opening which will be held the day after tomorrow!"
"Right..." Ash slumped his shoulder into his seat, pondering about the security.
In this line of business, the quality of service and hospitality are paramount. However, that’s only for the front display. The elves ladies wouldn’t be able to perform their best without excellent security should the guests get too rowdy.
On top of that, he also needs so sponsors to ensure steady cash flow on a monthly basis. More importantly, he also needs a powerful backer to deter anyone from trying any funny business to the precious elves ladies.
"Speaking of which," Yunxian brought him back to reality. "Tomorrow is the last day of registration for the Martial Tournant and it’s open for anyone."
"Hold on..." Ash raised a hand. "Is there any limit for this tournant?"
"Not that I know off. However, this tournant would be attended by ten thousand experts. And Qi Condensation Realm would be the lowest bar for this tournant. Therefore, the competition would be very fierce. There would be three main rounds, naly, Qualifications, Elimination, and Final Rounds. If you could win any seats at the final round, you’d be eligible to be elected as the new City’s Mayor."
Ash pondered for a while. He couldn’t let this opportunity slide from his grasp. ’I need to capitalize this tournant! And my na would soar through heaven and Phoenix Inn would surely take off! With the backup and sponsorships from the big shots out there, Phoenix Inn would surely thrive without taking care of it all the ti.’
"Very well!" Ash clasped his hands together. "Where could I register myself?"
"At the City Hall!" Yunxian replied enthusiastically. "Should I go with you tomorrow?"
Ash shook his head. "You don’t have to. Besides, there’ll be so many things that still need to be done around here. So, I’d just leave the Grand Opening preparation to you and Elara."
"But..." Yunxian looked at him with her rounded eyes. She really wanted to go on another date with him.
"No, no." Ash said vehently. Waving a finger in front of her face. "However, I will bring you sowhere nice for an entire day after the Grand Opening day."
"Promise?!" Yunxian held both of his hands together.
"I promise." Ash smiled at her. "Let’s bring Elara, and the others as well. It would be nice to let the girls explore the city as well as advertising our establishnt."
"Fufufu." Yunxian giggled impishly. "You do know about this stuff as well, huh?"
Ash smiled awkwardly. "Hehe, not really. I just know that so brothel from where I ca from used to hold a night parade across the main road to advertise their escorts to the public as well as to assert dominance in the area that they are the finest girls the city could offer to the rich and nobles."
"A night parade?! Aaaa! I want to do that as well! Let’s make it grand! Fufufu."
Ash was quite surprised that Yunxian didn’t ask about his origins at all.
Though in all actuality, Yunxian was so curious and wanted to know everything about him. However, she didn’t want to barge into his personal space unless he opened up to her willingly.
"Eeermm, about the funds, is there any problems at all?"
Yunxian giggled again before she answered him. "No, Young Lord. Since it was who had the whole idea of opening the inn, it would be very selfish of if I ought to drag you into all of the problems. Besides, the Zhou Family had agreed to beco our sponsor as well as the other families as well."
"If my estimation serves right, we would break even points during the Grand Opening days! As of now, this villa could accommodate around 50 guests at once, excluding their children or henchn. If the rooms were not enough, we could use my villa for the VIP guests."
Ash couldn’t help but to chuckle lightly. Yunxian was truly an amazing lady.
"And how about your work at the clinic?"
"Truth to be told, I have retired from being a physician. Treating the wounded fools who carelessly charging at the Immortal Beasts or from unruly street fights no longer satisfy anymore. I feel so numb from treating these foolish battle junkies. However, if it ca from the Beast or non-human races, such as the elves or the dwarves,"
Ash sipped his tea before answering her. "If that’s the case you are very welco to join my circus, Miss Yunxian."
Both of them chuckled jovially and could be heard by everyone. Although it’s already so late, the Phoenix Inn was still so lively and the lamp in the living room was turned off as the dawn approached.
****
In the next morning, Ash didn’t expect that the ten elite disciples who were ntioned by Tang Yigao had arrived at the Phoenix Inn’s courtyard as he was about to head out to the City Hall.
The leader of the squad kowtowed before him and was followed by the other nine.
"We greet the Grand Disciples!" He said in a firm tone. "My na is Tang Guoqiang. Core Disciple of Tang Yigao. Mid Stage Qi Gathering Realm! At your service, Young Lord!"
After which, the other nine introduced themselves while still kowtowing before him. Ash still wasn’t used to this type of senior and junior courtesy. For him, what mattered the most was the true respect that was earned mutually.
As of now, Ash couldn’t help but to play the role. "Mmm, I am glad that you arrived here, safely. How is Master Yigao doing right now?"
Guoqiang couldn’t even perceive the young man’s aura. He was as if both exist and non-existing at the sa ti.
"Lord Tang Yigao was performing ergency surgery for Young Lady Tang ilan as we left the mountain. The physician said, the Arachnids Silk which he brought back from his journey could save the young lady, and she would thrive for tens of thousands years if not more."
Ash nodded in satisfaction. He was so glad that Tang ilan’s could be saved with just a few lines of his suggestions.
"Sigh... That old man is truly sothing else."
After which, Ash strode past them and turned his back. "What are you guys doing? Co with ! We have so business that needs to be attended to."
"Right away, Young Lord!"
And thus, Ash and his ten subordinates were en route to the City Hall by walking. And of course, this kind of stunt was definitely needed to tell other big families in the City of Long River that they have a new rising tycoon!
****
Inside the City Hall’s premises, the air was so tight with nurous experts who flaunted their Qi and auras since fighting and killing are strictly prohibited. They already had a war to prove themselves worthy to be qualified as the contestants of the Martial Tournant.
There were at least a few hundred Qi Condensation Realm Cultivators, several dozens of Core Formation and there are also Early Gold Core Formation realms filling the courtyard.
However, the high humming noises in the air gradually died down as the ten Qi Gathering Experts announced their arrival.
"Hmph! Who let these Qi Gathering chums past the gate?!"
"Are they perhaps intending to join the tournant like us?"
"How frivolous. They think they could even qualify as the contestants of this tournant? Bah! They can’t even take a straight piss with their hand!"
"Hahaha!"
Notwithstanding their ridicules and slanders, Ash told Tang Guoqiang and the others to remain silent.
Before long, Ash strode into the registration booth and talked with the cute front woman.
"Welco, sir! What can I do for you today?"
"En, I would like to participate in the Martial Art Tournants!" Ash said enthusiastically.
The other expert whose cultivation level was much higher than him laughed hysterically. So of them even choked by their own saliva.
"Yo, kiddo! Go ho and suckle on your momma’s tiddies! This place isn’t for the weakling!"
Ash simply ignored them and asked the young lady where he could test his cultivation level.
"T-This way, sir! Please follow !"
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