The Zhou family's mansion.

In the study, Zhou Jiyuan quietly examined a list of materials in his hand, and there was no expression on Qingjun's face. Zhou Lingfeng sat opposite him, waiting patiently.

After a while, the door opened silently, and the butler walked in, saluted, and asked softly, "Patriarch, do you have something to look for me?" ”

Zhou Jiyuan didn't raise his head, and asked in a flat voice: "Did the batch of materials you arranged yesterday be sent to the Silent Star Temple?" ”

"Your Excellency, Patriarch, due to the wide variety of materials on the list, it is difficult to sort out for a while! In addition, a few precious products are out of stock, so they have not been delivered yet! The butler said respectfully.

"Out of stock?" Zhou Jiyuan raised his eyebrows and asked quietly:

"I seem to remember that the family's transport fleet arrived in the imperial capital a few days ago and brought back all the resource benefits in the family's territory this year! Even for those high-value resources, there are a lot of inputs in the warehouse, why is it that there is a shortage of goods in just a few days? ”

"This ......," the butler's voice froze, and then he explained:

"Your Excellency Patriarch, according to the practice of previous years, a part of these resources will be set aside to reward members who have contributed to the family, some will be used to trade with other families, and the rest will be stored in the treasury! All the accounts have been laid out, and there are no balances! Therefore, it is difficult for subordinates to decide! ”

"Having trouble deciding?" Zhou Jiyuan frowned secretly, and asked again:

"But I heard that the son of the Liu family recently suddenly said that he wanted to buy some things from the family, including eleven rare resources such as Pocella crystal sand, Xi Zhu stone, and candle vine, and there are quite a few of them! And these. But I specifically commanded it. Priority should be given to the Temple of the Silent Star! I don't know why you want to arrange it like this? ”

The butler was terrified. Hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, the cooperative relationship between the Liu family and the family has lasted for many years, and there have been many such business contacts over the years!" Therefore, this transaction, the subordinates have already promised them in advance! ”

Zhou Lingfeng lowered his head to drink tea, but a faint coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Zhou Jiyuan didn't make a sound, his sharp eyes silently looked at the old man who had followed him for many years, and only said after a long time: "It's hard for you to think about it!" Well! You've been following me for years, haven't you? There is no credit and hard work, so I think. It's time to reward you! ”

The housekeeper faintly felt that something was wrong, and said humbly: "Contributing to the family, this is the duty of subordinates!" ”

"Meritorious deeds should be rewarded, and faults must be punished! Only with clear rewards and punishments can the fairness and authority of the family leaders be reflected! Zhou Jiyuan said lightly,

"Since you are so good at planning for the family, why don't I give you the position of patriarch! In the future, all the affairs of this family will be left to you to decide! How is it? ”

The housekeeper's face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, "Your Excellency the Patriarch, this can't be helped!" The subordinates would never dare to think of such a thing! ”

"Do you know that this is a non-trivial thought?" Zhou Jiyuan's voice turned cold.

"Have you ever thought like that when you were in charge? Such an important business. You didn't even know that your family dared to agree on your own! Who gives you the power? Leaking family secrets to foreign children without permission, you are embarrassed to claim to be a member of the family! ”

"What? This...... This ......" The butler's face finally changed color, and his body trembled uncontrollably.

Zhou Jiyuan threw the list in front of him and sneered: "Don't feel strange! More than a year ago, someone doubted you! It's just that I've been holding back, for the sake of your years of hard work for the family, I'll give you a chance, I hope you can get lost, but unfortunately, you disappointed me after all! ”

"This material, you should know that the Dao was prepared by the family for Xiao Junling! But you gave the list to the third son of the Liu family privately, and then that guy took some worthless native products, planning to exchange all the scarce resources on the list! As for the tens of millions of benefits for you, I guess it's already in your bank account, right? ”

"And usually, you inform that guy of the second lady's whereabouts, and even install a bugging device in her residence, needless to say! I really don't understand, what is it about the family that can't stand you? Are you going to do this kind of stuff inside and out? ”

"......" The housekeeper's face was as earthy as earth, and he had the intention to break open the door and escape, but after looking at Uncle Qing standing next to him, and Zhou Lingfeng above, he finally lost his mind. Dejectedly:

"That's it! Your Excellency the Patriarch, I can't live with the family! I...... I ......"

Zhou Jiyuan glanced at him regretfully, waved his hand and said, "Uncle Qing, you can take him out!" Ask everything clear, and then leave it to the family council to decide what to do with this guy! ”

Uncle Qing nodded silently, and two high-level abilities came in from outside the door, and lifted the butler who was like ashes.

"The kid is going to leave in the next year!" Zhou Lingfeng put down the teacup in his hand and said leisurely:

"With Zhou Yun's kid by his side, there's nothing to worry about! However, he still hasn't made up his mind about which star field he plans to go to? ”

Zhou Jiyuan looked at him and said, "He has his own plans for this matter, and I won't ask more!" Well! I heard that he gave him a war fortress, and several other families have said that our Zhou family can't be stingy, so let's provide him with another batch of energy crystals! Anyway, there's plenty of space in that big guy! Don't be afraid of not being able to fit! ”

Zhou Lingfeng nodded, and said with some emotion: "I really didn't expect that this child's strength would improve so quickly!" My injuries are almost healed now! The vitality of the seventh order is rejuvenated, and the effect is indeed extraordinary! ”

"I'm really looking forward to how many surprises he can bring us in the future!"

…………

Fourth planet.

In a high-class club in Tianjing City, the Holy Maiden sat by the window, casually looking at the crowd on the street below, and only after a while did she turn her head sideways, squint her eyes slightly, stared at the young man sitting opposite, and chuckled:

"Sure enough, it has broken through! Looks like that thing works well! ”

Xiao Junling asked, "Could it be that those things in the auction were all released by you?" ”

"And, of course, your bracers. Although it is a thing of your Anthropocene realm. But His Highness. At the beginning, it fell into the hands of our Northern Hell powerhouse! Yan Li said unequivocally.

"Why do you want to do this? Don't you know that this is tantamount to helping me? Xiao Junling asked curiously.

"Your talent is destined to be even if you don't have these resources, it will only be a matter of time before you advance! Your teacher won't be stingy with you! Yan Li smiled and said,

"Besides, I really spent too much these days, you officials in Huaxia have too good appetites, and you are only willing to collect energy points! Sister, I can't help it. I had to sell something for money! ”

"......" Xiao Junling sighed and didn't say anything more.

"In a few days, sister, I'll be going back!" Yan Li said again, "So before leaving, I came to see you, and by the way, I will talk to you about a deal!" ”

"What are you going to talk about?" Xiao Junling's expression suddenly became vigilant.

Yanli blinked, covered her mouth and chuckled: "Don't be so nervous, I won't let you do things that go against your principles!" Just looking for you to get something to exchange! ”

"What's that?"

"All the items on that Sixth Prince's body have fallen into your hands, including the high-grade potions in that batch of Metaverse necklaces, right?" The Holy Maiden is the color of the road,

Xiao Junling nodded. It may have been a secret, but she certainly knew it.

"Good. I need that batch of potions now! "Yan Lidao,

"Give it to me! I will give you the price to your satisfaction! According to the tradition of the two countries, captives of high enough status can be exchanged for ransom to get their freedom, including the equipment and items they carry with them! As long as the price is right, such an exchange is not a violation of principles! What do you think? ”

"There's something in there that makes you all tickle?" Xiao Junling asked curiously.

He has seen all those things, although they are precious, but with Yan Li's identity, they are nothing! Only three of the special potions with the royal insignia on them seemed to be a bit unusual, because the energy pressure inside was too strong!

"Yes, I need those three vials of Holy Blood!" Yanli does not hide it,

"That's a royal secret medicine, and it's hard to get it in our temple! So I've got to get this! ”

"You've told me everything, aren't you afraid that I'll shout all over the sky?" Xiao Junling asked with a smile.

Yan Li glanced at him coquettishly, and said with a smile: "Okay! You shout! As long as you dare to accept it, I will dare to send it! ”

“…… All right! Xiao Junling shook his head and said:

"I spent a lot of money on those few things I bought from you last time, so you can return that money to me! These potions are yours! ”

"That's it?"

"Yes, that's it!"

"It's weird, why don't you ask for more?" Yan Li asked with interest, "Sister, I'm ready to be slaughtered by you!" ”

"Do you like to be slaughtered? What if I ask for a price and you can't give it? Xiao Junling was a little speechless.

"I can't give it ......" Yan Li pretended to have a headache and thought for a while, and her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up:

"There it is! Then mortgage my sister and me to you, which can be regarded as part of the ransom! What do you think? That's a good idea, right? ”

“…… Forget it, when I didn't say it! Xiao Junling rolled her eyes and took out the potions from the dimensional space bracelet and handed them to her.

After she checked it, the beautiful tentacle handed over a box:

"Sister, I don't have any money now! There are also thirty kilograms of star zirconium jade and fifty star-striped carbon crystals, which can be regarded as a ransom! No problem, right? ”

"It's good!" Xiao Junling took the box, but her wrist was entangled by her.

"The last time! May I? She looked at the boy with a blank eye.

He sighed and didn't say anything. Yanli cheered, Tankou couldn't wait to come up, the snow-white neat teeth bit through the blood vessels, and sucked with an intoxicated face.

“…… Sure enough, after the advancement, the taste is much stronger! She reluctantly watched the young man withdraw his wrist and said faintly:

"I really don't know when I will have another chance to taste it!"

Xiao Junling snorted: "No chance!" Unless you Northern Hell people can break into the Imperial Capital! ”

"Of course, there will be a day! You wait for me! Yan Li said fiercely, hugged him again and kissed him, and then got up and floated away! (To be continued......)