Chapter 124: Yes, Yes, Yes, You Are Absolutely Right

"Storekeeper, rest assured, I will definitely practice the Blade Draw you taught me diligently. One day, I will master this divine technique and break the curse..."

Qingcheng had no idea what Ye Qiu was thinking. He only knew that once he mastered the Blade Draw, he would surely become a big shot, just like Ye Qiu, showing off everywhere.

Just the thought of it was delightful—truly, incredibly wonderful...

Come to think of it... who actually invented the art of showing off? Why does it bring such a sense of physical and mental pleasure, leaving one feeling so completely at ease?

Marvelous, simply beyond words...

"Heh..."

Ye Qiu chuckled, saying nothing. He almost let out a cackling laugh. This kid had been swindled and was even helping him count the money; he really was a "genius" in the truest sense of the word.

Practice?

Practice, my foot. If I really had such a powerful ultimate move, I would have used it myself long ago. How would it ever be your turn to practice it?

What a joke. Don't you know that I’m good at everything except fighting? And what I taught you is precisely the thing I’m worst at...

"Alright! Off you go. Remember, the key to a day lies in the morning. The spiritual energy at dawn is the most abundant of the entire day. During this time, it is much easier to gain insight into immortal arts..."

Ye Qiu casually brushed him off and walked to the side, beginning to ponder his next plan.

Meanwhile, Qingcheng silently watched Ye Qiu’s retreating back, secretly vowing to himself, "Don't worry, Storekeeper, I will never let you down! I will surely master this peerless blade technique..."

Determined, Qingcheng shed his usual lackadaisical attitude and began to seriously contemplate the blade, practicing the Blade Draw Ye Qiu had taught him.

If he knew that the blade technique he was treating with such seriousness and practicing so arduously was actually just a ruse Ye Qiu created to trick him into doing manual labor, he would likely suffer a mental breakdown.

He really had no conscience! His heart was too dark—such a profiteering boss...

Ye the Pit is truly Ye the Pit; every day, he is either tricking people or on his way to tricking someone...

"Hmm! Once this kid finishes weeding the ground, it’ll be about time to start sowing seeds! I'll plant apples in this patch, and flat peaches over there. That way, once the auction house is established, I’ll be wealthy again.

Heh heh... Regardless, I must make a killing this time. None of those Holy Land big shots are short on money; if I don’t take their money, whose should I take?"

With his mind set, Ye Qiu strolled leisurely out of the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array. Suddenly... he noticed a large crowd gathered around him, the sky filled with figures and fierce beasts.

When Ye Qiu appeared in everyone’s sight, they all shouted excitedly: "Senior’s divine skill is like the vast ocean, endless and mighty! We are filled with admiration..."

"Huh?"

"Am I a big shot again?"

Ye Qiu paused for a moment. He had known these people were there all along, but he hadn't expected them to start off with such heavy flattery, making him feel a bit embarrassed.

What impressive thing did I do again? Is it worth such praise?

"Ahem... stay humble, stay humble! This isn't the first time, no need to make a fuss..."

Ye Qiu feigned modesty. Whatever the reason, it didn't matter; as long as his reputation for being formidable was established, that was enough.

Sigh, it’s so hard for me! I accidentally create a world-shaking scene, and it’s hard not to show off.

Logically speaking, for all these years, I have followed the three basic principles of being low-key, cautious, and not showing off. I never expected that after the chaos erupted, these three principles would become mere ornaments.

I’m helpless too! I really don't want to show off, please stop forcing me...

"Senior! That blade strike just now seemed to possess the power to split heaven and earth. It was vast and boundless—truly the most stunning strike in the mortal world. It is truly admirable..."

Ye Qiu looked indifferent. "Is that so? You have a good eye; you really understand me! Yes, yes, you're right..."

Heh heh, the chance to show off was handed to him on a silver platter; it would be a waste not to take it. Even though he was a hundred percent reluctant in his heart, his words were quite honest.

"And there's more! Senior’s sword array is truly the most exquisite and peerless array in the world. When it took shape just now, it actually triggered natural phenomena. Its power is so immense that even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would not dare to intrude lightly..."

"Exactly. I can feel that this Immortal-Slaying Sword Array contains infinite killing intent. The sword energy intertwines with the slaughter, terrifying to the extreme. Even from thousands of meters away, we can sense that chilling, cold aura of death. It’s simply unbelievable..."

For a moment, everyone praised him from the bottom of their hearts. In their minds, these evaluations were absolutely worthy of Ye Qiu’s sword array.

This Immortal-Slaying Sword Array—let alone a Great Luo Golden Immortal, perhaps even if an Immortal Venerable descended, they might not be able to break in.

They truly couldn't believe that Ye Qiu could set up such a terrifying array; it deserved to be called the number one sword array in the world.

Hearing their praise, even Ye Qiu felt it was a bit surreal. He looked back at the sword array behind him and asked, a bit unsure, "Is it really that exaggerated?"

"No way! I really just threw it together. I don't even understand the principles myself. Could I have actually created a peerless sword array?"

Ye Qiu was filled with doubt, but he didn't dwell on it.

Whatever! It’s not the first or second time this has happened anyway! Whether the sword array is powerful or weak, it’s just a decoration to him.

"This sword array is named the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array! It is a peerless array forged from four of the most malevolent swords in heaven and earth! Let me give you a special warning: without my permission, no one is allowed to approach it, or else you will bear the consequences..."

Ye Qiu said, using intimidation. The original purpose of this sword array was just to protect the fruit trees inside. Why not take this opportunity to scare them? Wouldn't that make things easier?

When the crowd heard this, they were indeed frightened and retreated several steps. Among them, the Great Elder of the Heavenly Pool Holy Land, Daoist Xuanfeng, looked at the sword array below with a stiff expression, then glanced at Ye Qiu.

Feeling a lingering fear, he said: "I didn't expect him to have such a trick up his sleeve. I was planning to wait until he planted the immortal trees and find an opportunity to dig one up to take back to the mountain. It seems that plan is now void!"

"What? Great Elder, we've been planning this for so long, are we just going to give up like that?"

As soon as Xuanfeng said this, the disciples behind him immediately questioned him. Clearly, many people here had the same idea.

Do not think that just because Ye Qiu’s status was prestigious and everyone feared him, no one would dare to harbor such crooked thoughts.

In the face of absolute desire, no one could resist. Besides Heavenly Pool, several other Holy Lands had the same idea.

Some might ask, Ye Qiu’s cultivation is so powerful, aren't they afraid?

They were afraid, of course! But can fear fill your stomach? Obviously not. And... Ye Qiu had so many immortal trees that he wouldn't even notice if one or two went missing.

Such a harvest implies such risks! Cultivating immortality is truly going against the heavens; who hasn't walked step by step through life and death? If you don't take risks, can you even call yourself a cultivator?

However, now that the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array was out, how could they still have such thoughts? Unless they truly wanted to die.

Taking a risk and courting death are two completely different things; they shouldn't be confused.

With the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array there, let alone them, even if the withered Daoist came, he would still be done for! What could they do?

"Shut up! From now on, no one is allowed to mention this again. Let it rot in your stomachs. If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!

Also, pass down the order: starting from today, expand the secular industry chain under our Heavenly Pool Holy Land by twofold. Prepare sufficient funds. Once the auction house opens, we will sweep up the goods..."

Xuanfeng clearly understood the pros and cons. Since the crooked path was blocked, they could only purchase them openly. Otherwise, their Holy Land could not afford the losses they sustained on the battlefield this time...