Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 853: Chapter 720: A Bold Idea

With this gimmick, many Martial Artists, Alchemists, noble family, and Sect members were drawn to it like moths to a flame.

These individuals had to pay an entrance fee of ten thousand taels of Gold to participate in the auction.

Only the wealthy and noble could afford such expenses, so in no time, Sifang City was overflowing with people. If Ye Lingyue and Long Baobao hadn’t secured top three in a previous competition, they probably wouldn’t have even found an inn.

The spending on food, clothing, shelter, and transportation by these people greatly enhanced the wealth of Sifang City.

Ye Lingyue, Feng Xun, and others walked on the bustling streets, surrounded by various hawkers’ cries.

Some astute merchants took the opportunity to open stalls and sell within Sifang City.

Ye Lingyue had no interest in selling, but she was observing the layout of Sifang City.

Ever since the third upgrade of Hong Meng Heaven and after absorbing more than a thousand Three-legged Birdmen, an idea became increasingly persistent in her mind.

That was to expand territory in Hong Meng Heaven, to build her own city, even a country.

Though she possessed the Ten Thousand Beasts Territory on the borders of Daxia and Beiqing, the intersection of the two countries had always been a place of strife and turmoil.

But Hong Meng Heaven was different. If later she found a way to expand the space further, perhaps one day she could truly turn Hong Meng Heaven into a Hong Meng Kingdom, or even a Hong Meng World.

However, all of this was still in its preliminary stages.

For Ye Lingyue, building a city was a completely foreign concept, and there was much she needed to learn.

With these thoughts in mind, she had been assessing the layout of Sifang City all the way.

From the layout, Ye Lingyue suspected that the Sifang City Lord used a large amount of Sky Bright Crystals in the city’s construction, significantly expanding Sifang City.

Even with a permanent population of only fifty thousand, the size of the city was comparable to the capital of Daxia, an intermediate-sized country on the mainland.

The architectural style within the city was diverse, reflecting both northern and southern flavors, just as at this crossroad.

Every direction led somewhere, and the roads could accommodate more than four two-horse carriages side by side.

Looking up at the street ahead, there’s the white walls and green tiles typical of southern Qing Province Continent, turning back reveals a layout of single-story courtyard houses, a typical northern architectural style.

What’s truly remarkable is that the Sifang City Lord has merged these northern and southern differences seamlessly, creating a feeling of natural integration.

”Sifang City Lord is indeed a rare genius, Little Steamed Bun, you need to work harder. If you became his disciple, Sifang City could be yours,” Ye Lingyue mused with a mischievous grin, looking like she was plotting something cunning.

Feng Xun could only bitterly smile at her antics; his little woman was being quite brazen.

Ye Lingyue was usually good, but she particularly loved money, a trend that had intensified recently.

But to say she was purely greedy for money seemed inaccurate, otherwise, why would she willingly give up the opportunity to become the disciple of the Sifang City Lord to Long Baobao.

This woman, sometimes greedy, sometimes stingy, but perhaps it was this nature that made him love and cherish her all the more.

Ye Lingyue’s words reminded Long Baobao.

Upon thinking that this city also bore the responsibility of the Demon Awakening Gate.

Long Baobao’s cheerful little face assumed a more somber expression.

Clearly, he was worried about the upcoming World’s First Refining.

Passing the five-day trial did not mean Long Baobao had defeated Long Sixuan, in three days, the World’s First Refining would be their ultimate confrontation.

Moreover, even if he won the final victory, could he really shoulder the responsibility of the Demon Awakening Gate?

Long Baobao was not sure.

Seeing Long Baobao instantly turn into Little Steamed Bun’s pitiful look, Feng Xun chuckled.

”Don’t talk about that anymore, there are quite a few taverns ahead, it’s already noon, let’s go have something to eat.”

Although Ye Lingyue didn’t show it, Feng Xun could tell that she was taking the upcoming World’s First Refining very seriously.

Feng Xun was unwilling to have his little woman, just out from the Demon Awakening Gate, worry about the World’s First Refining.

”That’s right, since Wealthy Feng has spoken up, today we should really take advantage of his treat. Everything is good in Sifang City, it’s just that things are too expensive.” The moment Ye Lingyue heard they could eat for free, she immediately smiled broadly, clasping Feng Xun’s hand in a flattering manner.

Due to its unique location, transportation in and out of Sifang City could only rely on Transmission Arrays, making the cost of living at least ten times higher than the rest of Qing Province Continent.

Although Ye Lingyue was also a wealthy lady, she was currently burdened with managing three major organizations: Ten Thousand Beasts Territory, Hong Meng Heaven, and Ghost Sect, which brought significant financial pressure.

Fortunately, bringing Feng Xun with her when she went out, if they encountered a store owned by a lady boss, they could expect a discount to save face for him.

All along the way, Ye Lingyue hadn’t spent a penny.

”Look at how hopeless you are, a mere meal has this mighty Female Lord crying poor,” Feng Xun saw her act and was both annoyed and amused, pinching her chin.

The touch was fine and smooth, stirring something in Feng Xun’s heart, making him somewhat reluctant to let go.

”One meal obviously isn’t enough. Now that we’re in Sifang City, I want to shop extravagantly. Many of the refining materials sold here are unavailable elsewhere. There are also some artifact refining techniques that are unheard of.” Ye Lingyue’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Seeing her like this, Feng Xun could only continue being her financier, strolling along with her.

Along the way, whatever caught Ye Lingyue’s eye, Feng Xun would immediately buy it, without even a frown, making Long Baobao’s eyes bulge.

The little guy swallowed his saliva and muttered to himself,

”No wonder Yan Jiu always complains about being poor, getting married really does cost a lot. In the future, I must earn lots and lots of money.”

Ye Lingyue, having sharp ears, glared.

”Little Steamed Bun, what did you say?”

Long Baobao and Feng Xun looked at each other, the two men, young and old, said in unison,

”Nothing, keep going.”

So by the time they reached the restaurant, Feng Xun’s hands were laden with large and small packages.

The three of them, along with Little Wuya, stood in front of a restaurant.

The restaurant was called Four Directions Inn, with a grand storefront, and business was booming with a full house.

It wasn’t even noon yet, but there were already a lot of diners and drinkers waiting outside.

”With so many people, why don’t we change places?” Ye Lingyue saw the harsh midday sun and was too lazy to wait, but Feng Xun held her back.

”Don’t you want to see how our wine sells here?”

Feng Xun spoke and lifted his head, pointing at a sign hung at the entrance of the tavern.

It read, ”This establishment offers the finest Rainbow Five Treasures Brew.”

Ye Lingyue was surprised and looked at Feng Xun with her mouth slightly open.

”The wine sold inside is ours?”

Since becoming the Female Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts, the alcohol business was all managed by Lan Cai’er, who, with the aid of Feng Residence, marketed the drinks across the mainland, leaving Ye Lingyue only needing to collect certain dividends annually.

Yet, Ye Lingyue didn’t expect that Lan Cai’er and Feng Xun would even sell their wine in Sifang City.