Sima Zongheng knelt down, and the ghost generals followed suit without further hesitation.
However, Sima Zongheng felt somewhat resentful inside, as if he had been coerced into submission.
He couldn’t quite figure out what Shui Miao was planning.
Quickly, Shui Miao helped Sima Zongheng to his feet and whispered in his ear, “I will only be a nominal Grand Elder of the Yellow Spring Sect; the real authority remains yours. You can use my name to control these ghost generals. Go ahead boldly, and I believe you can do well.” Shui Miao’s true intention was merely to gain some faith and wishes, nothing more.
Sima Zongheng thanked him briefly and waited for Shui Miao to issue orders.
Then Shui Miao began assigning positions to the ghost generals.
Having inherited the memories of the former Grand Elder of the Yellow Spring Sect, Shui Miao was well aware of many powerful ghost generals.
Immediately, Shui Miao announced Sima Zongheng as the Grand Steward of the Yellow Spring Sect and appointed ten powerful ghost generals as Grand Generals to assist Sima Zongheng in managing the sect’s affairs.
Afterward, Shui Miao led everyone, including Sima Zongheng and the ten powerful ghost generals, to the Yellow Spring Marsh.
With Sima Zongheng on his knees, the ghost generals no longer hesitated.
However, Sima Zongheng felt somewhat unwilling in his heart—it seemed more like he had been forced into submission.
He also couldn’t figure out what Shui Miao was really up to.
Shui Miao quickly helped Sima Zongheng to his feet and whispered in his ear, “I will only be the nominal ancestor of the Netherworld Sect. You will still be the one in charge. You can use my name to keep these ghost generals in check. Go ahead and act boldly—I believe you can handle it.” Shui Miao’s true intention was simply to gain some faith and spiritual power, nothing more.
Sima Zongheng thanked him and waited for Shui Miao to issue orders.
Shui Miao then began appointing positions for the ghost generals.
Having acquired the memories of the Netherworld Ancestor, Shui Miao was well-acquainted with many powerful ghost generals.
Immediately, Shui Miao declared Sima Zongheng the Grand Steward of the Netherworld Sect and appointed ten powerful ghost generals as Great Generals to assist Sima Zongheng in managing the sect’s affairs.
Afterward, Shui Miao led everyone, including Sima Zongheng and the ten Great Generals, to the Netherworld Swamp.
They successfully opened the Netherworld Ancestor’s treasure vault. Shui Miao distributed large quantities of medicinal herbs, elixirs, spirit stones, and magical treasures as needed. Sima Zongheng and the ghost generals were thrilled with the elixirs and treasures they received, and their loyalty was finally won.
In the vault, Shui Miao also obtained a spatial bracelet of quality comparable to the Sacred Ring. He placed the Nine Cauldron Pill Furnace, a large quantity of medicinal herbs, fire-attribute spirit stones, and Zhuge Abacus inside, tasking Zhuge Abacus with refining pills for him. With ample spiritual energy and elixirs to enjoy, Zhuge Abacus was more than willing to help.
Old Cai and the others also received their share of benefits, and everyone was overjoyed.
Bai Feng returned to the Sacred Ring to help Shui Miao organize the vast number of spirit stones and Netherworld artifacts, keeping herself happily busy.
After bidding farewell to Sima Zongheng, Shui Miao returned to the mortal realm and reunited with his physical body. He began meditating and cultivating on the stone platform in the cave. Determined to make the most of his momentum, he focused on mastering the Wind Riding Technique, followed by refining his familiarity with Netherworld Without Tears, Thunder Soul Body, the protective cultivation method derived from the vibrating stone tablet, and the cultivation method of the Supreme Divine Thunder.
—
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.
During this month, there was no news of Shui Miao. Some had grown accustomed to it, while others still worried about him and anxiously awaited his return.
Little Potato had made no progress in his cultivation recently, so he set it aside and spent his days flirting with one of Little Tang’s subordinates. Surprisingly, the two had started a romance. Previously indifferent to women, Little Potato discovered through this relationship that there were things in life more interesting than cultivation.
One noon, while everyone was taking their afternoon nap, Little Potato and the girl sneaked into the room with the dry well leading to the stone cave, intending to explore their forbidden desires inside.
Once they reached the stone platform, they immediately locked lips and embraced intimately.
Little Potato eagerly undressed the girl, while she impatiently loosened his belt…
Suddenly, Shui Miao coughed, startling them so much they nearly fainted.
“Haha, Little Potato, couldn’t you have just gotten a room? Don’t you know this is my cultivation spot? Bringing a woman here—good thing I just finished cultivating, or your antics might have caused me to lose control and go berserk!” Shui Miao pressed a switch, and four sun lamps on the stone platform lit up instantly. He glanced at Little Potato shielding the girl and shook his head. “Forget it, I won’t cultivate here anymore. I’ll leave this place to you. Maybe you can gain some life insights here. I’m off—carry on.”
With one hand gripping the rope, Shui Miao exerted a slight force and soared upward with a “whoosh”!
His mastery of the Wind Riding Technique had reached a terrifying level, allowing him to leap dozens of meters with the lightness of a swallow.
Watching Shui Miao fly away, Little Potato was utterly dumbfounded…
The girl, still burning with desire, wanted to continue, but Little Potato had completely lost interest.
After a long while, Little Potato slapped himself hard twice and muttered repeatedly, “I must cultivate, I must cultivate, I must cultivate…”
—
**Chen Group Headquarters**
As per Shui Miao’s instructions, the renovations in front of the group headquarters were completed. The new look and atmosphere were refreshing.
Today, Chen Meiling convened a shareholders’ meeting to discuss overseas investments.
The shareholders in attendance were none other than the old-timers of the Zhonghai Chamber of Commerce: Jiang Zhihao, Sun Hao, and Jiang Tao.
However, the meeting did not go smoothly.
The investment project involved contracting a large mountain in Africa. According to technical surveys, the mountain contained vast gold deposits and some rare metals, making it a low-risk, high-reward venture. However, mining overseas required significant capital. Chen Meiling proposed that each shareholder contribute at least 30 billion to launch the project. She placed great importance on this project, as securing it would rapidly expand the Chen Group’s assets. If the group went public again, it would undoubtedly become Zhonghai’s foremost conglomerate.
“I know this amount is nothing to you all, especially since this venture is guaranteed to profit. You stand to gain immensely from it. I really don’t understand why you’re refusing,” Chen Meiling said after presenting the proposal, only to be unanimously rejected by Jiang Zhihao and the others.
Seeing Chen Meiling’s frustration, Jiang Zhihao set down his cigar, sighed, and said, “Meiling, 30 billion is no small amount! Together, we’d be investing 100 billion. While we could manage it if we pushed ourselves, we must consider this carefully. So, we can’t give you an answer right now. By the way, where has our master been lately? If we could see him, this matter might be resolved more easily.”
Jiang Zhihao’s meaning was clear: they wanted Shui Miao to speak up, or they wouldn’t budge.
Chen Meiling knew the project only required a total investment of 30 billion, but if she could get more from them, why not?
However, the mention of Shui Miao frustrated her. There had been no news of him for so long, and truth be told, she was even more anxious than these old-timers. “Uncle Jiang, as I’ve said, he’s cultivating. He might return soon, or it might take a while longer. Why don’t you believe me?”
“It’s not that we don’t believe you—we just miss our master!” Jiang Zhihao said smoothly, though in reality, they were worried something had happened to Shui Miao. If he were truly in trouble, they wouldn’t hesitate to withdraw their investments and certainly wouldn’t invest more.
Jiang Zhihao’s words were tactful, but Sun Hao and Jiang Tao were less patient.
Sun Hao also sighed deeply and said, “Meiling, let’s be honest. We’re very worried about our master. If you can’t bring him here today, I’ve decided to withdraw my investment.”
“What! You’re withdrawing?” Chen Meiling was shocked.
Jiang Tao frowned and added, “Meiling, don’t blame us. We only cooperated with you out of respect for our master. We’ve helped the Chen Group become so successful, but you won’t even let us see him. It’s been over a month, and we’re worried! Please, do us a favor. Have pity on us three old men and give us our master’s phone number!”
Jiang Zhihao and the others truly didn’t care about the money, but not seeing Shui Miao for so long made them deeply uneasy.
So today, no matter what, they were determined to find out Shui Miao’s whereabouts.
“Haha, if you want to see me, it’s simple. Just walk to the window and look down—I’m meditating on the square.”
Shui Miao’s voice suddenly echoed through the conference room.
Everyone was stunned and rushed to the window, pulling back the curtains to see Shui Miao indeed sitting cross-legged on the square.
In truth, Shui Miao wasn’t meditating but channeling immortal energy to connect with the earth’s pulse energy disturbed by the square’s renovations.
With Sima Zongheng on his knees, the ghost generals no longer hesitated.
However, Sima Zongheng felt somewhat unwilling in his heart—it seemed more like he had been forced into submission.
He also couldn’t figure out what exactly Shui Miao was up to.
Shui Miao quickly helped Sima Zongheng to his feet and whispered in his ear, “I will only be the nominal patriarch of the Netherworld Sect. You will still be the one truly in charge. You can use my name to keep these ghost generals in check. Go ahead and act boldly—I believe you can handle it.” Shui Miao’s real intention was simply to gain some faith and spiritual energy, nothing more.
Sima Zongheng thanked him and waited for Shui Miao to issue orders.
Shui Miao then began appointing positions for some of the ghost generals.
Having acquired the memories of the Netherworld Patriarch, Shui Miao was well-acquainted with many powerful ghost generals.
Immediately, Shui Miao declared Sima Zongheng the Grand Steward of the Netherworld Sect and appointed ten powerful ghost generals as Great Generals to assist Sima Zongheng in managing the sect’s affairs.
Afterward, Shui Miao led everyone, including Sima Zongheng and the ten Great Generals, to the Netherworld Swamp.
They successfully opened the Netherworld Patriarch’s treasure vault. Shui Miao distributed large quantities of medicinal herbs, pills, spirit stones, and magical treasures as needed, and allocated resources for alchemy. Sima Zongheng and the ghost generals were thrilled upon receiving the pills and treasures, and their loyalty was finally won.
In the treasure vault, Shui Miao also obtained a spatial bracelet of similar quality to the Sacred Yuan Ring. He placed the Nine Cauldrons Alchemy Furnace, a large quantity of medicinal herbs, fire-attribute spirit stones, and Zhuge Abacus inside it, tasking Zhuge Abacus with refining pills for him. With ample spiritual energy and pills to enjoy, Zhuge Abacus was naturally happy to oblige.
Old Cai and the others also received their share of benefits, and everyone was overjoyed.
Bai Feng returned to the Sacred Yuan Ring to help Shui Miao organize the large quantity of spirit stones and numerous Netherworld artifacts, keeping herself happily busy.
After bidding farewell to Sima Zongheng, Shui Miao returned to the mortal realm and reintegrated with his main body. He began meditating and cultivating on the stone platform in the cave. Shui Miao decided to press on, mastering the Wind Riding Technique first, then familiarizing himself with Netherworld Without Tears, the Thunder Soul Body, the protective cultivation method derived from the vibrating stone tablet, and the cultivation method for the Supreme Divine Thunder.
—
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, over a month had passed.
During this month, no one had heard from Shui Miao. Some had grown accustomed to it, while others still worried about him and anxiously awaited his return.
Little Potato had made no progress in his cultivation recently, so he simply set it aside and spent his days cozying up to a young woman under Sister Tang’s care. Surprisingly, the two had started a romance. Previously disinterested in women, Little Potato now discovered through this relationship that there were things in the world more interesting than cultivation.
One noon, while everyone was taking their afternoon nap, Little Potato and the young woman sneaked into the room with the dry well leading to the stone cave. They even planned to descend into the dry well to steal forbidden fruits of love!
Once they reached the stone platform, they immediately locked lips and embraced intimately.
Little Potato eagerly undressed the young woman, while she impatiently loosened his belt…
Suddenly, Shui Miao coughed, startling them so much they nearly fainted.
“Haha, Little Potato, couldn’t you just get a room like a normal person? Don’t you know this is my cultivation spot? Bringing a woman here—good thing I just finished cultivating, or you might have caused me to deviate from my practice!” Shui Miao pressed a switch, and four sun lamps on the stone platform instantly lit up. He glanced at Little Potato shielding the young woman and shook his head. “Forget it, I won’t cultivate here anymore. I’ll leave this place to you. Maybe you can gain some life insights here. I’m off—carry on.”
With one hand gripping the rope, Shui Miao exerted a slight force, and his entire body shot upward with a “whoosh”!
Having mastered the Wind Riding Technique, Shui Miao had reached a terrifying level of agility, capable of leaping dozens of meters in a single bound.
Watching Shui Miao fly away, Little Potato was utterly dumbfounded…
The young woman, still burning with desire, wanted to continue, but Little Potato had completely lost interest.
After a long while, Little Potato slapped himself hard twice and kept muttering, “I need to cultivate, I need to cultivate, I need to cultivate…”
—
Chen Group Headquarters
As per Shui Miao’s instructions, the renovations in front of the group headquarters were completed. The new look and atmosphere were refreshing.
Today, Chen Meiling convened a shareholders’ meeting to discuss overseas investments.
The shareholders in attendance were none other than the old-timers from the Zhonghai Chamber of Commerce—Jiang Zhihao, Sun Hao, and Jiang Tao.
However, the meeting did not go smoothly.
The investment project involved contracting a large mountain in Africa. According to technical surveys, the mountain contained vast gold deposits and some rare metals, making it a low-risk, high-reward venture. However, mining overseas required significant capital. Chen Meiling proposed that each shareholder contribute at least 30 billion to launch the project. She placed great importance on this project, as securing it would rapidly expand the Chen Group’s assets. If the group went public again, it would undoubtedly become Zhonghai’s foremost conglomerate.
“I know this amount isn’t much for you, especially since this venture is a sure profit. You’ll gain enormous benefits from it. I really don’t understand why you’re refusing,” Chen Meiling said after presenting the proposal, only to be unanimously rejected by Jiang Zhihao and the others.
Observing Chen Meiling’s distress, Jiang Zhihao set aside his cigar, let out a sigh, and remarked, “Meiling, 30 billion is indeed a significant amount! Together, the few of us would be pooling 100 billion. Although we could stretch ourselves to manage it, we must deliberate this matter with utmost caution. Therefore, we can’t provide you with an immediate answer. By the way, where has our master been recently? If we could consult him, this issue might be resolved more smoothly.”
Jiang Zhihao’s meaning was clear: they wanted Shui Miao to speak up, or they wouldn’t budge.
Chen Meiling knew the project only required a total investment of 30 billion, but if she could get more from them, why not?
However, mentioning Shui Miao frustrated her. There had been no news of him for so long, and truth be told, she was even more anxious than these old-timers. “Uncle Jiang, as I’ve said, he’s cultivating. He might return soon, or it might take a while longer. Why don’t you believe me?”
“It’s not that we don’t believe you—we just miss our master!”
Jiang Zhihao was smooth-tongued, but his real concern was that something might have happened to Shui Miao. If Shui Miao were truly in trouble, they wouldn’t hesitate to withdraw their investments and certainly wouldn’t put more money into the project.
Jiang Zhihao phrased it tactfully, but Sun Hao and Jiang Tao were less patient.
Sun Hao also sighed deeply and said, “Meiling, let’s be honest. We’re very worried about our master. If you can’t bring him out today, I’ve decided to withdraw my investment.”
“What! You’re withdrawing?” Chen Meiling was shocked.
Jiang Tao frowned and chimed in, “Meiling, don’t blame us. We only cooperated with you out of respect for our master. Now we’ve built the Chen Group up to such success, but you won’t even let us see him. It’s been over a month, and we’re anxious! Please, do us a favor—have pity on us three old men and give us our master’s phone number!”
Jiang Zhihao and the others truly didn’t care about the money, but not seeing Shui Miao for so long made them deeply uneasy.
So today, no matter what, they were determined to find out Shui Miao’s whereabouts.
“Haha, if you want to see me, it’s simple. Just walk to the window and look down—I’m meditating on the square.”
Shui Miao’s voice suddenly echoed through the conference room.
Everyone was stunned and rushed to the window, pulling back the curtains to see Shui Miao indeed sitting cross-legged on the square.
In truth, Shui Miao wasn’t meditating for cultivation. The square’s renovations had disturbed the earth’s energy, and he was channeling immortal power to reconnect with it.
Old Cai and the others also received their share of the rewards, all of them thrilled.
Bai Feng returned to the Holy Yuan Ring to help Shui Miao organize the massive quantity of spirit stones and numerous spirit artifacts, keeping herself quite busy.
After bidding farewell to Sima Zongheng, Shui Miao returned to the human world, re-entered his original body, and began meditating on the stone platform inside the cave. He decided to seize the moment and perfect the Wind Riding Technique, familiarize himself further with the Yellow Spring Without Tears, the Thunder Soul Body, the protective cultivation technique generated by the stone tablet’s vibrations, and the cultivation method of the Supreme Divine Thunder.
※※※
Time passed, and more than a month flew by in an instant.
Within that month, no one heard from Shui Miao. Some grew accustomed to it, while others remained anxious, worrying about him.
Recently, Xiao Tudou had made no progress in his cultivation and decided to cast aside his training. He spent all day with a young woman under Xiao Tang’s command, becoming romantically involved. Surprisingly, the once uninterested Xiao Tudou discovered that there were indeed things in the world more enjoyable than cultivation.
One afternoon, while everyone was napping, Xiao Tudou and the girl sneaked into the room with the dry well leading to the stone cave, intending to indulge in forbidden pleasures below.
Upon reaching the stone cave platform, they immediately embraced passionately and kissed.
Xiao Tudou hurriedly removed the girl’s clothes, while she eagerly loosened his belt…
Suddenly, Shui Miao coughed, startling the two nearly to death.
“Haha, Xiao Tudou, can’t you just rent a room like a normal person? Don’t you know this is where I cultivate? Bringing a woman here, thank goodness I just finished cultivating, otherwise you might have caused me to lose control of my spiritual energy!” Shui Miao pressed a switch, and the four sun lamps on the stone platform immediately lit up. Looking at Xiao Tudou shielding the girl, Shui Miao shook his head and said, “Forget it, I won’t come here to cultivate anymore. This place is yours now. You can stay here and experience life. I’m leaving. Continue what you were doing.”
Grabbing the rope, Shui Miao gave a slight tug and “whooshed” upward in an instant!
He had already mastered the Wind Riding Technique to the point of being as light as a swallow, capable of leaping dozens of meters effortlessly.
Seeing Shui Miao fly away, Xiao Tudou was momentarily stunned…
The girl, still burning with desire, wanted to continue, but Xiao Tudou had completely lost interest.
After a long while, Xiao Tudou slapped himself twice and kept muttering, “I must cultivate, I must cultivate, I must cultivate…”
※※※
Headquarters of the Chen Corporation
Following Shui Miao’s instructions, the renovation in front of the corporate headquarters had been completed, presenting a fresh new image and atmosphere.
Today, Chen Meiling convened a shareholders’ meeting to discuss overseas investments.
The attending shareholders were none other than the old elites of the Zhonghai Chamber of Commerce—Jiang Zhihao, Sun Hao, Jiang Tao, and others.
However, the meeting did not go smoothly.
The proposed investment involved the leasing of a large mountain in Africa. According to technical assessments, the mountain contained vast gold reserves and several rare metals. The risk was low, and once secured, the project was guaranteed to be highly profitable. However, mining overseas required substantial capital. Chen Meiling proposed that each shareholder contribute at least 30 billion yuan to launch the project. She placed great importance on this initiative, as securing it would rapidly expand the Chen Corporation’s assets, potentially making it the leading enterprise in Zhonghai City upon going public.
“I know this amount isn’t much for you, especially since this deal is practically risk-free and will bring you tremendous benefits. I really can’t understand why you’re refusing,” Chen Meiling said after presenting her proposal, only to face unanimous rejection from Jiang Zhihao and the others.
Seeing Chen Meiling getting anxious, Jiang Zhihao put down his cigar, exhaled, and said, “Meiling, 30 billion isn’t a small sum. Together, we’re looking at 100 billion. We could come up with the money if we really tried, but we must be cautious. So, for now, we can’t give you a definite answer. By the way, where has our master been lately? If we could see him, this issue might be resolved more easily.”
Jiang Zhihao’s meaning was clear—he wanted Shui Miao to speak before they would agree.
Chen Meiling understood the situation well. The total investment required was only 30 billion, so naturally, she wanted to ask for more. However, mentioning Shui Miao made her feel uneasy. After so many days without any news, she was even more anxious than these old elites. “Uncle Jiang, haven’t I already told you? He went into cultivation. He might return soon, or it might take a while. Why won’t you believe me?”
“It’s not that we don’t believe you—we miss our master!”
With Sima Zongheng on his knees, the ghost generals no longer hesitated.
However, Sima Zongheng felt somewhat unwilling in his heart—it seemed more like he had been forced into submission.
He also couldn’t figure out what Shui Miao was really up to.
Shui Miao quickly helped Sima Zongheng to his feet and whispered in his ear, “I will only be the nominal ancestor of the Netherworld Sect. You will still be the one in charge. You can use my name to suppress these ghost generals. Go ahead and act boldly—I believe you can handle it.” Shui Miao’s true intention was simply to gain some faith and spiritual power, nothing more.
Sima Zongheng thanked him and waited for Shui Miao to issue orders.
Shui Miao then began appointing positions for the ghost generals.
Having acquired the memories of the Netherworld Ancestor, Shui Miao was well-acquainted with many powerful ghost generals.
Immediately, Shui Miao declared Sima Zongheng the Grand Steward of the Netherworld Sect and appointed ten powerful ghost generals as Great Generals to assist Sima Zongheng in managing the sect’s affairs.
Afterward, Shui Miao led everyone, including Sima Zongheng and the ten powerful ghost generals, to the Netherworld Swamp.
They successfully opened the Netherworld Ancestor’s treasure vault. Shui Miao distributed large quantities of medicinal herbs, elixirs, spirit stones, and magical treasures as needed. Sima Zongheng and the ghost generals were overjoyed upon receiving the elixirs and treasures, and their loyalty was finally won.
In the treasure vault, Shui Miao also obtained a spatial bracelet of quality similar to the Sacred Ring. He placed the Nine Cauldron Pill Furnace, a large quantity of medicinal herbs, fire-attribute spirit stones, and Zhuge Abacus inside, tasking Zhuge Abacus with refining elixirs for him. With ample spiritual energy and elixirs to enjoy, Zhuge Abacus was more than willing to help.
Old Cai and the others also received their share of benefits, and everyone was thrilled.
Bai Feng returned to the Sacred Ring to help Shui Miao organize the large quantity of spirit stones and numerous Netherworld artifacts, keeping himself happily busy.
After bidding farewell to Sima Zongheng, Shui Miao returned to the mortal realm and reunited with his physical body. He began meditating and cultivating on the stone platform in the cave. Shui Miao decided to push forward relentlessly, mastering the Wind Riding Technique first, then familiarizing himself with Netherworld Without Tears, the Thunder Soul Body, the protective cultivation method derived from the vibrating stone tablet, and the cultivation method of the Supreme Divine Thunder.
—
Time flew by, and over a month passed in the blink of an eye.
During this month, there was no news of Shui Miao. Some had grown accustomed to it, while others still worried about him and anxiously awaited his return.
Little Potato had been making no progress in his cultivation lately, so he decided to set it aside entirely and spend his days cozying up with a young woman under Sister Tang’s care. To everyone’s surprise, the two had developed a romantic relationship. Previously indifferent to women, Little Potato now found through this relationship that there were things in the world far more intriguing than cultivation.
One noon, while everyone was taking their nap, Little Potato and the young woman sneaked into the room with the dry well that led to the stone cave, intending to steal the forbidden fruits hidden inside.
Once they reached the stone platform, they immediately locked lips and embraced intimately.
Little Potato eagerly undressed the young woman, while she anxiously fumbled with his belt…
Suddenly, Shui Miao coughed, startling them so much they nearly fainted.
“Haha, Little Potato, couldn’t you just get a room like a normal person? Don’t you know this is my cultivation spot? Bringing a woman here—good thing I just finished cultivating, or you might have caused me to lose my mind!” Shui Miao pressed a switch, and four solar lamps on the stone platform lit up instantly. He glanced at Little Potato shielding the young woman and shook his head. “Forget it, I won’t cultivate here anymore. I’ll leave this place to you. Maybe you can gain some life insights here. I’m off—carry on.”
With one hand firmly grasping the rope, Shui Miao applied a gentle force, and his entire body whooshed upward in an instant!
Having mastered the Wind Riding Technique, Shui Miao had reached a terrifying level of agility, capable of leaping dozens of meters in a single bound.
Watching Shui Miao fly away, Little Potato was utterly dumbfounded…
The young woman, still burning with desire, wanted to continue, but Little Potato had completely lost interest.
After a long while, Little Potato fiercely slapped himself twice and repeatedly muttered, “I must cultivate, I must cultivate, I must cultivate…”
—
Chen Group Headquarters
As per Shui Miao’s instructions, the renovations in front of the group headquarters were completed. The new look and atmosphere were refreshing.
Today, Chen Meiling convened a shareholders’ meeting to discuss overseas investments.
The shareholders present were none other than the old-timers from the Zhonghai Chamber of Commerce: Jiang Zhihao, Sun Hao, and Jiang Tao.
However, the meeting did not go smoothly.
The investment project involved contracting a large mountain in Africa. According to technical surveys, the mountain contained vast gold deposits and some rare metals. The risks were low, and securing the contract would guarantee profits. However, mining overseas required substantial funds. Chen Meiling proposed that each shareholder contribute at least 30 billion to launch the project. She attached great importance to this project, as successfully securing it would rapidly expand the Chen Group’s assets. If the group went public again, it would undoubtedly become Zhonghai City’s leading conglomerate.
“I know this amount isn’t much for you, especially since this venture is a sure profit. You stand to gain significant benefits. I really don’t understand why you’re refusing,” Chen Meiling said after presenting the proposal, only to be unanimously rejected by Jiang Zhihao and the others.
Seeing Chen Meiling’s frustration, Jiang Zhihao set down his cigar, sighed, and said, “Meiling, 30 billion is no small amount! Together, we’d need to pool 100 billion. While we might manage it if we really pushed ourselves, we must consider this carefully. So, we can’t give you an answer right now. By the way, where has our master been lately? If we could see him, this matter might be resolved more smoothly.”
Jiang Zhihao’s meaning was clear: they wanted Shui Miao to speak up, or they wouldn’t budge.
Chen Meiling knew the project only required a total investment of 30 billion, but if she could ask for more, why not?
However, mentioning Shui Miao made her anxious. There had been no news of him for so long, and truth be told, she was even more worried than these old-timers. “Uncle Jiang, as I’ve said, he’s cultivating. He might return soon, or it might take a while longer. Why don’t you believe me?”
“It’s not that we don’t believe you—we just miss our master!” Jiang Zhihao said smoothly, though in reality, they were worried something had happened to Shui Miao. If he were truly in trouble, they wouldn’t hesitate to withdraw their investments and certainly wouldn’t contribute more funds.
Jiang Zhihao’s words were tactful, but Sun Hao and Jiang Tao were less patient.
Sun Hao also sighed deeply and said, “Meiling, let’s be honest. We’re very worried about our master. If you can’t bring him out today, I’ve decided to withdraw my investment.”
“What! You’re withdrawing?” Chen Meiling was shocked.
Jiang Tao frowned and added, “Meiling, don’t blame us. We only cooperated with you out of respect for our master. Now, we’ve helped the Chen Group thrive, but you won’t even let us see him. It’s been over a month, and we’re anxious! Please, do us a favor—have pity on us three old men and give us our master’s phone number!”
Jiang Zhihao and the others truly didn’t care about the money, but not seeing Shui Miao for so long made them deeply uneasy.
So today, no matter what, they were determined to find out Shui Miao’s whereabouts.
“Haha, if you want to see me, it’s simple. Just walk to the window and look down—I’m meditating on the square.”
Shui Miao’s voice suddenly echoed through the conference room.
Everyone was stunned and rushed to the window, pulling back the curtains to see Shui Miao indeed sitting cross-legged on the square.
In truth, Shui Miao wasn’t meditating for cultivation. The square’s renovations had disturbed the earth’s energy, and he was channeling immortal power to reconnect with it.
Jiang Zhihao was diplomatic, but Sun Hao and Jiang Tao lacked his patience.
Sun Hao exhaled deeply and said, “Meiling, let me be honest—we’re very concerned about our master. If you can’t bring him out today, I’ve decided to withdraw my investment.”
“What! You’re actually withdrawing your investment?” Chen Meiling was shocked.
Jiang Tao frowned and continued, “Meiling, don’t blame us. We’ve only cooperated with you because of our master’s influence. Now you’ve elevated the Chen Corporation to great heights, yet you won’t even let us see our master. It’s been over a month, and we’re really anxious. Please help us out—be kind and give us our master’s phone number, just to show some pity for us three old men!”
Indeed, Jiang Zhihao and the others didn’t care much about the money, but not seeing Shui Miao for such a long time made them deeply uneasy.
So today, no matter what, they were determined to find out where Shui Miao was.
“Haha, you guys want to see me? It’s easy—just go to the window and look down. I’m meditating in the plaza right now.”
Shui Miao’s voice suddenly echoed inside the meeting room.
Everyone was startled and rushed to the window, pulling back the curtains. There, sitting cross-legged in the plaza, was indeed Shui Miao.
In reality, Shui Miao wasn’t meditating for cultivation purposes. The plaza’s renovation had disturbed the earth’s energy veins, and he was channeling his immortal energy to guide and stabilize them.
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