Mythical Scroll Artist: Starting with the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming

Chapter 168 The Rich Man Enters the City (Part 1)

"Master, you call this a bit more prosperous?" Wu Xian asked, his face full of black lines.

"Isn't that right?" Xue Lingling smiled and said, "Let's go~, after we finish our business, we'll have plenty of time to wander around."

As he spoke, he hurriedly pulled Wu Xian out of the station.

Then, he released the Bumblebee, attracting the attention of countless young passersby.

“The provincial capital is not like our small town. There are many no-fly zones,” Xue Lingling said, skillfully piloting the Bumblebee while constantly complaining. “The bigger the city, the more rules are broken.”

Looking out the car window at the skyscrapers, Wu Xian was filled with emotion.

Just like in his previous life when he was admitted to university and left his hometown to go to a big city for the first time, the impact of that experience is still unforgettable for him.

The difference is that, although he stayed in the big city to work in his previous life, he was ultimately just one of the countless ordinary people in the big city and never truly belonged to that city.

But in this life, as a distinguished scroll painter, he is destined to write an extraordinary chapter in his life.

"By the way, what's the housing price like in the provincial capital?" Wu Xian suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Xue Lingling and Xue Zhengying were slightly taken aback. "What, you want to buy a house in the provincial capital?"

"Is there a problem?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled.

"A dignified scroll painter, and my disciple, one of the future top stars of a leading club, settling down in such a small place?" Xue Lingling teased, "Tsk tsk, it seems I should broaden your horizons a bit more."

"A small place?" Wu Xian asked in surprise. "It's not small, is it?"

“It’s indeed quite large for spirit masters and ordinary people,” Xue Lingling said with a smile. “But for scroll painters of our level, cities of this size can’t accommodate us. In the future, they will have to offer all sorts of generous conditions to beg us to come.”

Leaving aside the future, let's talk about the present. I just graduated from the Necromancer's Gym, and a high-ranking official contacted me, wanting me to serve the development of the provincial capital.

So, my dear disciple, please broaden your perspective!

Wu Xian listened with amazement, wondering if this was the prestige of a scroll painter.
It was only then that he realized that every top scroll painter is someone who can revitalize a city and bring about tremendous development.

"That's strange. If that's the case, why does Mayor Chen Shilong seem less supportive of your decision to establish a club in Yaoyang City?" Wu Xian asked, puzzled.

"Who knows?" Xue Lingling's attitude towards Mayor Chen Shilong has changed somewhat. "Perhaps they think I was planted in Yaoyang City by the Necromancer's Guild? Or perhaps they think I just had a whim and don't seem like someone who intends to develop this for the long term?"

Wu Xian nodded thoughtfully, agreeing that such a possibility did exist.

The cool Bumblebee drove along the bustling streets of the provincial capital, and along the way, many fellow car enthusiasts honked their horns in "tribute."

Believe it or not, we encountered several Bumblebee vehicles along the way, and even a cargo truck driven by a guy named Zhu Zi.

It seems the Autobots series has begun to penetrate the provincial capital market.

Soon after, they arrived at the headquarters of the Spirit Master Alliance in the provincial capital.

"Is that the provincial association headquarters next door?"

Wu Xian looked in surprise at the equally magnificent building next to the Alliance headquarters.

“That’s normal,” Xue Lingling said with a smile. “The Alliance and the Association are like brothers, always sticking together. If the Alliance wants to set up a branch in Yaoyang City, it will also be near the Association, or it can set up an independent department in the Association.”

Yaoyang City has a backward economy and no proper clubs, so it has never established a league branch.

The association has always handled all matters related to league events.

"How about... you guys go ahead and get busy, I'll go to the association to look for some materials or something."

Wu Xian was in high spirits, even if he went with Xue Zhengying, he wouldn't be able to help much with the matter.

Xue Lingling naturally understood Wu Xian's thoughts, "Okay~ don't run around."

After saying that, he walked into the alliance headquarters with Xue Zhengying.

Wu Xian then changed direction and went to the headquarters of the Provincial Scroll Painters Association. Compared with the provincial association, the Yaoyang City Association was not in the same league in terms of scale or level, and there was a constant stream of people coming and going within the association.

Wu Xian silently wore the Phnom Penh scroll painter badge on his chest to avoid being stopped when entering certain departments.

He first visited the materials supply department, where he was dazzled by the variety of high-quality materials.

One word: Complete!

You can even find materials from some tricky little otherworldly realms.

Other dimensions also vary in size and strength; the insectoid world, the eerie abyss, and the mechanical wasteland are examples of large-scale other dimensions.

After browsing through everything, Wu Xian glanced at his account balance and the spirit crystals in his Qiankun bag, and sighed sadly.

It's not that we can't afford it, it's just that we're still a long way from having the financial resources to buy all the materials.

Reluctantly, I could only carefully select the materials that I could use at this stage. After finishing, I took the organized procurement list to the procurement window.

"Hello, I need these materials."

The scale of a provincial headquarters is indeed different; even the material supply department has more than a dozen service windows.

Seeing how young Wu Xian was, the saleswoman at the window obviously didn't take it seriously. She glanced at the ID Wu Xian showed and was secretly surprised: "A scroll painter from Yaoyang City?"

"Any questions?"

"No, no," the young woman smiled awkwardly, then looked at Wu Xian's shopping list and her eyes widened. "Are you sure you want to buy so many materials?"

When did the scroll painters in that small place, Yaoyang City, become so rich?

Could it be that the Yaoyang City Association came to headquarters to purchase goods? But isn't there a dedicated department responsible for transferring materials between associations?
Just as they were wondering, Wu Xian pulled out a peculiar certificate.

"By the way, I have a special pass that allows me to enjoy the same discounts as other scroll painters within the association." Wu Xian was quite concerned about saving money; with so many materials to buy, the discounts could save him a lot of money.

"Special pass?"

The saleswoman at the window looked bewildered and had a strange expression, even suspecting that Wu Xian had come to cause trouble.

Seeing this, Wu Xian immediately realized that this young woman might not recognize such a high-end pass, and said helplessly, "Let's call your department head over. Please hurry, we're in a rush."

With a hint of doubt, the young woman silently answered the phone. A moment later, she wore an incredulous expression and spoke with utmost respect: "Hello, please wait a moment, the manager will be here shortly."

Wu Xian smiled slightly and waited patiently.

Soon after, a well-dressed manager rushed over. He looked to be in his thirties and had a level seven spiritual power cultivation, so he definitely had some ability and strength.

"Where is it? Where is the esteemed pass holder?" the person in charge asked anxiously. "Did he get chased away?"

The younger sister pointed at Wu Xian outside the window with a strange expression.

The person in charge was stunned the moment he saw Wu Xian. He then carefully checked the special pass and Wu Xian's scroll painter certificate. Even after confirming that it was the same person, he still could not hide his shock.

Could he be a top-tier second-generation member of the association's upper echelons? But the certificate clearly states Yaoyang City Association.

"Young master, please come in," the person in charge said respectfully.

“No need for all that trouble, just hurry up and pay the bill,” Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled, “I’d also like to take a look at your treasure vault.”

"Okay, wait a minute."

The person in charge didn't dare to waste any words. After quickly settling the accounts for Wu Xian, he personally led Wu Xian towards the treasure vault.

The unusual situation here also attracted the attention of many scroll painters in the vicinity, after all, the person who could be personally received by that person in charge was definitely not an ordinary person.

(End of this chapter)