Volume 1, Chapter 39: The Young Master of Langya Donates Ten Thousand? How Much Do You Dare to Donate?

To put it simply.

This "Seizing Heaven and Creation Art" was currently still a cultivation technique for the Qi Condensation stage.

For Wang Mu, its effect was average.

However, its immense potential was entirely foreseeable.

Moreover, every beginning is difficult.

Since the initial version of the technique had already taken shape, presumably with Xiao Nannan's innate talent, it wouldn't take her long to gradually refine and complete it.

...

A few days later.

The Penglai Sea of Clouds Foundation, jointly established by the three major chambers of commerce, held its inauguration ceremony on Tianyu Island.

The collaboration of three out of the four largest chambers of commerce in the Northern Territory.

The commotion it caused was naturally extraordinary.

By then.

The island was packed with people, and numerous powerful figures from various sects who were on good terms with the three major chambers of commerce had almost all gathered here. The momentum was exceptionally grand, even more spectacular than the day the Langya Foundation was established.

After all, back then, Wang Mu had merely invited the various forces from Tianjue Island over.

This was Tang Qian's intention.

Since they were going to do it, they had to do it best in every aspect and completely overshadow Wang Mu in every way.

Only then would it be truly satisfying.

He had even considered sending invitation letters to several of the Holy Lands.

Yet after weighing the pros and cons in the end, he gave up.

After all, their purpose in establishing this foundation was entirely to make money.

The money of the Holy Lands... was not so easy to earn!

Of course, this was already enough.

...

For this grand ceremony, the three major chambers of commerce had indeed put a lot of thought into it.

Before it even began.

Puffs of melodious and enchanting immortal music drifted leisurely from all directions. As the crowd looked towards the source, they immediately caught sight of graceful women dressed in silk gowns, carrying flower baskets as they flew in from afar.

Wherever they passed.

Falling petals fluttered like rain.

Several women, peerless in both appearance and figure, each held a different musical instrument, such as pipa and guzheng... following closely behind the figures carrying flower baskets. The delightful music emanated precisely from their fingertips.

Amidst the falling blossoms filling the sky, they drifted into the sight of everyone present.

A total of twelve women.

They began to dance gracefully.

Their dance steps were so ethereal and mesmerizing that even many cultivators who boasted of having severed all mortal attachments were instantly captivated.

"Could these... be the legendary Twelve Beauties of the Miaoyin Pavilion?"

"The Miaoyin Pavilion is reputed to be the largest den of earthly pleasures in the entire Northern Territory. Any ordinary dancer among them is an absolute beauty, and every single one of the Twelve Beauties is ranked on the Northern Territory's List of Beauties!"

"Countless scions of noble families have squandered fortunes, yet failed to even catch a glimpse of the Twelve Beauties! How did the three major chambers of commerce manage to invite them here?"

"As expected of the three major chambers of commerce, their wealth can rival the divine!"

"..."

In an instant, the entire venue became lively.

Many young cultivators were dazzled, their breathing turning ragged.

They inwardly exclaimed that they were truly witnessing a grand spectacle today.

Tang Qian observed the reactions of the crowd, a look of satisfaction showing in his eyes.

This too was his intention.

If you don't risk a child, you can't catch a wolf.

Inviting the Twelve Beauties to the venue certainly came at a heavy price, but looking at it the other way around, after watching such a performance, would they have the face not to donate generously today?

Could they justify the breathtaking dance steps of these immortals?

...

The music and dance came to an end.

The Twelve Beauties slowly withdrew.

Under the gaze of all, three figures were escorted into the venue.

Although smiles hung on their faces, they still gave off an aura of extreme detachment and alienation, as if they were long accustomed to looking down upon all living beings from high above.

They were precisely the presidents of the three major chambers of commerce.

"It is an honor to invite so many fellow Daoists here!"

Qiushanhong, president of the Penglai Chamber of Commerce, held one hand behind his back, faced the crowd, and smiled faintly. "Today is a most auspicious day for the establishment of our Penglai Sea of Clouds Foundation!

Presumably, everyone present today, just like us, are people of insight harboring benevolence and virtue!

You are all well prepared to contribute your own strength to the peace of the Northern Territory's cultivation world!

That being said, let us dispense with superfluous words!"

With that, he exchanged a glance with Tang Qian and nodded simultaneously.

The three presidents turned around and took their seats on the elevated platforms of the cloud terrace.

Tang Qian walked to the front of the stage, dressed in luxurious robes, holding a golden brush in his hand. "The donation ceremony now begins!

Which fellow Daoist is willing to go first?"

His gaze carried a mild and confident smile as he inadvertently swept it across the VIP seating area.

"Haha, are you all being so courteous? Then my Liuchuan Sect shall go first!"

<span>Brother Su, hold on. Our Tianyu Gate has been preparing for this ceremony for a long time. You must let me go first no matter what!"</span>

"This old man will donate one hundred thousand spirit stones first!"

"An occasion this grand cannot be measured by a mere one hundred thousand spirit stones. My Wanhai Sect donates five hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"..."

In a flash, many people responded one after another, eager to stand up and make their donations.

Right at that moment.

A corner of the crowd suddenly fell silent.

This silence spread rapidly, turning the bustling venue into a dead silence in the blink of an eye.

Sensing something, Tang Qian and the others looked toward a certain direction, the smiles on their faces slightly fading.

The crowd parted to both sides.

A tall woman in a red dress held her head high as she strode past everyone, stepping onto the high platform, flanked by more than ten figures.

Looking at the uniform attire of those people and the waist plaques hanging from their belts.

Everyone's expression shifted slightly.

The Langya Chamber of Commerce... had actually sent people here as well?

...

"By order of the Young Master of Langya, I am here specifically to deliver a donation!"

Nie Tingting cradled a storage bag in her hands, handed it to Tang Qian, and wore a faint smile. "The Young Master also asked me to relay a message to Young Master Tang: He thanks your esteemed chamber of commerce for the efforts and contributions you have made toward the peace and stability of the cultivation world!"

Tang Qian calmly glanced at the storage bag in Nie Tingting's hands and chuckled as he accepted it.

"The good intentions of the Wang family's young master have been received by us! But as for gratitude, there is no need... After all, maintaining the peace of the cultivation world is everyone's due responsibility..."

Just as he reached this point, Tang Qian had already opened the storage bag.

His divine sense swept across the scene inside in an instant.

The words lingering on the tip of his tongue were abruptly swallowed back. His expression suddenly turned gloomy, and the look he cast at Nie Tingting carried a hint of stern severity.

The atmosphere in the arena froze instantly.

Many people held their breath, unaware of what had happened.

Nie Tingting maintained a calm expression and said with a light smile: "My Young Master also said that while this ten thousand spirit stones isn't much, it is nonetheless a token of his sincerity.

I hope Young Master Tang will not disdain it!"

...

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present changed their expressions.

Especially the people from the three major chambers of commerce.

Their brows were tightly furrowed, and anger was burning in their eyes.

"What is going on? Ten thousand spirit stones is quite a lot! Besides, it was sent by the Young Master of Langya, isn't this a good thing? Why do they have such expressions?"

Among the crowd, a cultivator who was clueless about the situation asked in a low voice.

A sharp-eyed observer clicked his tongue twice and shook his head. "Ten thousand spirit stones may not be a small amount to the likes of us!

Yet to the four major chambers of commerce, it doesn't even count as a single hair!

Besides, did you really think the Langya Chamber of Commerce came to show support for the Penglai Sea of Clouds Foundation?"

"Then why else?"

"Heh! It is an open secret that the Langya Chamber of Commerce and the Penglai Chamber of Commerce are at odds. Over the years... the Penglai Chamber of Commerce has targeted the Langya Chamber of Commerce in various ways, snatching how much business from them?

Could the Young Master of Langya possibly be that kind-hearted?"

"Hiss... Then why did he come to deliver money?"

"Sigh, just think about it. If even the Young Master of Langya only donates ten thousand spirit stones, how much is appropriate for anyone else to give?"