Lord of the Earth

Chapter 646: Rich people gather together, the business saint?
A few months later.

Human race, the secret realm of the Saint City.

The entire City of Saints is like a grand painting, carefully divided into distinctive areas according to the brilliant brilliance of different civilizations.

Among them, the Chinese civilization region occupies the most prominent place with its long historical heritage and brilliant cultural achievements.

After all, five thousand years of civilization history shines like bright stars in history books, engraving the deeds of countless heroes into eternity and creating a light of civilization that is more dazzling than any other forces!

"Hey, why are there so many people in the Saint City today?"

"Well, don't you know yet? Today is the day when Qiwufang and Jubaolou jointly hold the 'Treasure Appraisal Conference'... I heard that even the legendary treasures above Xuanhuang will be taken out at the conference. So, everyone is looking forward to it..."

"Do you see the 'Island in the middle of the lake' in front of you? This is the venue for the meeting... Both sides have already deployed their troops and are setting up the venue!"

Someone's tone was filled with excitement.

In front of them was a colorful lake with a misty island in the center, the Strange Item Shop and the Treasure House, each occupying an area.

At this moment, careful preparations are being made to prepare for the upcoming treasure appraisal feast.

For example, one side of the "Qiwufang" is decorated with lights and colors, and above the lake there are floating "pavilions", with flying pavilions and flowing water, and there is no ground below!
These pavilions are in the styles of different dynasties.

Some of the ground was paved with rainbow-shaped silk, and some lanterns were even made of gold. There were also some rainbow silks that extended out and fell on the water, and they did not sink to the bottom, but instead paved the road and connected to the shore.

"Ding, ding, ding..."

Outside the "Yibaolou" booth is a flowing hot spring, surrounded by antique pleasure boats on the water. On each of the boats stands a woman, who is dressed in luxurious clothes.

Each of them has an outstanding appearance, just like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, competing with each other in beauty!
In addition, he sometimes recites poems, paints, dances and plays with his shadow, just like an ordinary person in the world.

"Hiss, what kind of stunning woman is this?"

"It's amazing that we can find so many women with different looks and styles!"

"I heard that some of these people are the legendary Eight Beauties of Qinhuai. Not only are they all stunningly beautiful, but they also have extraordinary skills... Although they come from prostitutes, they are talented and admirable."

Someone whispered.

"What are the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai? They are just prostitutes after all... It is said that the Wonderful Items Shop has invited an ancient literary master, Cai Wenji, as the host... She is a leader in the Three Kingdoms era, with both beauty and wisdom!"

The treasure appraisal conference has not yet begun, but the "supporters" of both sides have already been arguing outside the venue.

"There are so many people here... However, we seem to be a little too far away. I wonder who is qualified to set foot on the pleasure boat and the spaceship?"

"Those places are reserved for VIPs to watch the ceremony. It is said that only ancient emperors and lords of dynasties with great fortune, or saints and geniuses of equal status, are qualified to step into them and enjoy the honor and privilege..."

"Of course, in addition to those who have such status and are directly invited, there are also some people who can bring out treasures of sufficient value to participate in this treasure appraisal conference and will be invited to enter..."

The person who was speaking had an expression full of envy on his face.

Although we are in the City of Saints, not everyone here is a saint. Many of them are followers of the saints and are only allowed to stay outside the square!

"As expected, this grand event is attended by many distinguished people. No one dares to underestimate it. I am Wang Kai. I wonder if I am lucky enough to be among the distinguished guests?"

At this time, a middle-aged man dressed in gorgeous clothes suddenly spoke, with a hint of pride and confidence in his voice.

"Wang Kai, who is this?"

"This name is a little strange... Has there ever been an emperor with the last name Wang in history?"

"Well, could it be the uncle of Emperor Wu of Jin?"

"Who is Emperor Wu of Jin?"

"Hiss, don't you know about Sima Yan, the Emperor Wu of Jin? Then you must have heard of Wang Yuanji, she is his younger brother..."

"Wang Yuanji, you should have told me earlier. I know this... but your breasts are very big..."

"Hush, shut up, don't talk nonsense. The Jin Dynasty was a unified dynasty. Sima Yi, Sima Zhao, Sima Yan... were all ruthless people. If you want to die, don't get close to me!"

There was a discussion among the crowd.

Wang Kai was a powerful man in ancient times. Although he was not a top talent, he was also a figure who left his name in history!

To enter this grand "Treasure Appraisal Conference", one must either hold an invitation letter issued by Qiwufang or Jubaolou, or present a top-level treasure for appreciation... May I ask, distinguished guest, which method do you prefer?"

At the entrance of the conference, an old man dressed in gorgeous clothes and wearing strange bronze glasses spoke with a polite yet majestic expression.

Wang Kai nodded slightly when he heard this.

Then he waved his hand, and a strange treasure appeared in his hand.

This is a blood-red coral, and its shape is like a dragon emerging from the sea. There is a faint light flowing between the branches, emitting a faint blood aura, as if it contains endless vitality and vigor.

"This is a sacred treasure, Dragon Blood Coral. Its light can make one's Qi and blood vigorous, and double one's ability to practice. If it is ground into powder and taken, it can greatly enhance Qi and blood, making one's body as strong as a dragon. This thing should be enough to qualify for admission..."

There was a hint of confidence and pride in Wang Kai's tone.

"Well, a holy treasure, it is indeed a rare good thing, but..."

The old man nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

"I'm afraid I'm not qualified yet..."

However, before he finished his words, a voice that was quite familiar to Wang Kai sounded behind him, with a hint of teasing and provocation.

I saw two figures appear at the edge of the venue.

One of them was wearing a brocade robe and a jade crown on his head. He was short and pot-bellied, and exuded the aura of an ultimate nouveau riche.

Next to him stood a stunning woman in green, as eye-catching as an emerald. Her skin was white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and her every move exuded an irresistible charm, as if she could stir up the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, making people fall in love with her at first sight.

"Hiss, who is this woman?"

"Such a beauty is truly stunning! Although the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai are world-famous, they are still inferior to her! Could it be that the legendary 'Four Beauties' have reappeared, or 'Li Shishi and Chen Yuanyuan'?"

Many people in the crowd exclaimed in amazement, their eyes fixed on the woman in green, as if they wanted to engrave her face in their hearts forever.

"Who is this man? He's probably not an ordinary person..." Some people also looked at the man with a big belly.

With such a physique, he is certainly not handsome, so the only combination left is "rich man and beautiful woman", or "beautiful woman and hero". Those who are qualified to own such a beauty are definitely not unknown people in history.

This makes people even more interested in his identity!
"Shi Chong, are you also coming to participate in this treasure appraisal conference?"

Wang Kai saw this person.

Suddenly, his brows furrowed and his facial expression became unsightly.

"So it's Shi Chong? Then, the one next to him is 'Lv Zhu', no wonder she looks so pretty..."

Some people in the crowd also cried out in surprise.

Although the name Shi Chong may be unfamiliar to ordinary people, it is well-known to those ancient businessmen.

He was a tycoon who left a deep mark in history because of his "competition for wealth". His luxury and extravagance were astonishing.

It is said that when Shi Chong hosted a banquet for guests, he would ask the beautiful women in his mansion to persuade them to drink.

If the guest refuses to drink, the beautiful woman who persuades him to drink will be killed.

Once, General Wang Dun and Prime Minister Wang Dao went to Shi Chong's house for a banquet. Wang Dao had a low alcohol tolerance and could not drink much, but in order to save the life of the beautiful woman who persuaded him to drink, he had to force himself to drink.

However, General Wang Dun refused to drink. Even after Shi Chong killed three beautiful women, Wang Dun still refused to drink.

Wang Dao advised him, but Wang Dun said.

"He killed his own family, what does it have to do with me!"

Not only did Shi Chong live in a luxurious and extravagant place, but even his toilet was built very exquisitely.

He specially arranged more than ten maids dressed in brocade and seductive clothes to line up to serve guests who went to the toilet. After the guests went to the toilet, these maids would take off their clothes and put them in new clothes before letting them go out, but they could not wear their old clothes.

Therefore, many visiting guests were unwilling to use the toilet in Shi Chong's house!
The reason why Wang Kai reacted so strongly after seeing Shi Chong was because the two of them had a feud in the past.

During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, extravagance was prevalent among the nobles, especially the wealthy businessman Shi Chong.

Wang Kai, a royal relative, was dissatisfied and tried to compete with him in wealth, but ended up being a "miserable loser"!
Wang Kai's family used sugar water, which was extremely expensive at the time, to wash the pots, so Shi Chong asked his family to use candles as firewood.

Wang Kai asked his servants to buy a lot of purple silk to weave screens, which were placed on both sides of the road forty miles away from his home, astonishing everyone who passed by.

Shi Chong ordered his servants to make screens out of much more expensive brocade and placed them on both sides of the road fifty miles away from his home. The people of Luoyang were amazed by the sight.

Wang Kai had people buy spices to paint the walls, and the house was filled with fragrance that could be smelled dozens of miles away. Shi Chong bought red ochre imported from overseas to paint the house, and at night the house emitted a brilliant glow that illuminated half of Luoyang City!

After several fights like this, Wang Kai lost every time.

Emperor Wu of Jin, Sima Yan, tried to save face for his uncle.

So he secretly gave Wang Kai a two-foot-tall coral tree, which was a rare treasure in the world and priceless.

So Wang Kai invited Shi Chong and a group of ministers to admire the coral tree. Unexpectedly, Shi Chong simply picked up an iron ruyi and smashed the coral tree in two or three strokes.

Just when Wang Kai was confused and angry, Shi Chong gave orders to his servants.

"Go, bring all our coral trees here, and give him the one he likes..."

After the servants brought the coral trees from Shi Chong's house, Wang Kai saw that each one was three or four feet tall!

Suddenly, I was dumbfounded!
"This dragon blood coral tree should be the one Sima Yan gave you... It's rare that it has been transformed into a holy treasure in this eternal land... It's a pity that it's too common for me. How can the rare treasures given by others compare to the wealth accumulated by myself... I can buy more than one coral tree like this casually..."

Shi Chong waved his hand.

All of a sudden, a lot of treasures appeared around him, including silks, satins, rare objects and antiques, emitting dazzling light.

Among them, there are three blood-red corals of the same shape, and they are obviously taller and more dazzling than Wang Kai's. The thin branches on them look like little blood-red dragons.

The aura it exudes makes people's blood surge and their hearts surge just by close contact...

"Hiss, this is a quasi-god-level treasure..."

A ray of golden light with a jade-white hue flashed above the bronze glasses of the "treasure appraiser" who was in charge of reception.

Then, he said in surprise.

"What? They are actually quasi-god treasures, and there are three of them?"

“I didn’t expect that before the ancient emperors even arrived… a wealthy businessman alone had already produced a quasi-god-level treasure. It’s really eye-opening.”

Someone sighed.

You know, above the history of China.

Scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants have always been subjected to huge oppression, so that even though there are many people who are extremely wealthy, some are even as rich as a country!
But there are undoubtedly only a few businessmen who can truly leave a name for themselves.

Even the legendary "Business Saint" Fan Li was not famous for his business, but for assisting King Gou Jian of Yue in restoring his country, prospering Yue and destroying Wu!

"Husband! It seems that we may not have the opportunity to enter and watch the ceremony today!"

A woman wearing green clothes and a veil, whose real face could not be seen, stood on an ordinary-looking boat, looking at the island in the middle of the lake surrounded by pleasure boats and floating pavilions, her tone expressing regret!
"It doesn't matter! If you can't go, then you can't go. It's the same to watch from here."

Beside him, a tall man in a blue shirt spoke softly.

Everyone's eyes were on the most beautiful "Lü Zhu", except for this middle-aged man in blue shirt who didn't care at all about Lu Zhu's stunning face!
His entire gaze was always focused on the veiled woman beside him.

"I am a burden to my husband. If I hadn't said that I wanted to see the five lakes and the moons of this eternal land... I would have let my husband take me to travel around this eternal land, and I would have missed some opportunities."

"With my husband's ability, he would be a high-ranking and respected person in any dynasty or even the empire of the human race. After all, my husband's ability is enough to help a country prosper, or even destroy it... It will be easy for him to enter the VIP area of ​​this 'Treasure Appraisal Conference'!"

"Now, I am blocked by this admission qualification. Could it be that it is God's will to let my husband leave the government and engage in business just like he did in Kyushu?"

The veiled woman's voice is like the gurgling water.

It was more pleasant to the ears than the singing of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai and the sound of the pipa played by Cai Wenji!
(End of this chapter)