Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

Li Zhi immediately recalled the night the microcrystalline energy converter was auctioned.

Her expression turned wary.

Celia's rumor did not disappoint her: "Hold Yi back for at least two hours."

Li Zhi: "You should know she desperately wants to kill me, right?"

Celia: "She won't kill you at the trade fair."

Li Zhi: "If you push them too far, things could get complicated."

Celia: "So, do you want the shares or your life?"

Li Zhi: "...You're my teacher, you can't harm me, but you have to give me some protection. I'm no different from paper in front of Yi. If she gets really angry, she might just pierce me with two arrows."

Celia: "What kind of guarantee do you want?"

Li Zhi: "Can I borrow your Tianfu printing machine?"

She currently only has one D-grade magic stone that can be easily used to create blank imprints.

—If the talented individual is willing, they can skip the automatic imprinting process in the Magic City.

But the magic stone only has four sides, which is not enough. Moreover, what she wants to imprint is the magician's talent, and the magician will not willingly imprint his talent on her.

Li Zhi had been eyeing that talent printing machine for a long time.

However, since it was a machine monopolized by the Forging Clan, and very likely an important item for the Forging Clan, which was currently on the decline, to maintain its position among merchants, Li Zhi had not been able to find an opportunity to speak up before.

Celia: "That Tower Shadow Machine is in the territory of the Forging Clan. I can take you there."

Li Zhi: "Can't we lend it out?"

Celia lifted her eyelids to look at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi fawned over Mingchun and poked a piece of fruit that looked like a cherry from her plate, placing it on Celia's plate.

Celia: "...That's a treasure of the tribe; it's impossible to bring it out."

Li Zhi: "Can I bring people with me? My servants from the contract."

Celia: "Okay."

After reaching an agreement, Li Zhi let Celia and Mingchun continue their conversation.

Finally, the shareholding was set at 8%, with Mingchun and Ying each holding 4%.

The share subscription agreement and the land purchase intention agreement were signed at the same time.

The signing was completed very quickly next spring.

Li Zhi made thorough mental preparations, even going to the restroom, before finally signing the document.

Leaving the fruit shop, Li Zhi felt completely empty, as if his bank balance was about to return to the era of copper coins.

She quickly walked toward the barrier specialty store at No. 187 Yuling Avenue.

I found the barrier that Ling highly recommended and quickly bought it for 2999 gold coins.

Buy what you want, spend what you want.

As long as the money is spent quickly enough, the feeling of heartache won't linger for too long.

Just as Li Zhi came out of the barrier shop, she ran into Ling, who had come looking for her.

She was about to retreat when Ling called her back first.

Li Zhi: "Did you need something?"

Ling: "I wanted to have lunch with you before, but I couldn't find you. This is lunch I brought for you. It can replenish your trace elements and help your body adapt to the upgraded power more quickly."

Li Zhi took the lunchbox: "I just ate some fruit, so I'm not too hungry now. I just signed a letter of intent with Mingchun for Shengying City Real Estate, and our exchange should be able to open in the next few days."

Ling: "Congratulations to us."

Li Zhi found her blessing somewhat amusing, yet also felt that Ling's words seemed quite normal.

She laughed: "Yes, congratulations to us for taking the first step towards a legend!"

A faint smile appeared on Ling's lips, but it quickly faded: "Yi is hosting a banquet this afternoon, and her target is you. You'd better leave now."

This is why Li Zhi didn't want to see Ling.

If Ling knew she was going to Yi's banquet, given her personality, she would most likely go with her.

However, Li Zhi did not want Ling to attend the banquet.

Even though Ling didn't care about other people's stares and ridicule, Li Zhi didn't want these things to keep happening to her.

Li Zhi: "I'm about to leave."

Ling had no doubt about Li Zhi's words.

She still needed to patrol, and left after saying goodbye to Li.

Not long after Li Zhi watched Ling leave, a group of Feathered Spirit Clan guards came looking for him.

He invited her to Yi's private banquet in a seemingly very polite tone.

Li Zhi nodded calmly: "Please lead the way."

Yi was in a wooden house next to an unremarkable little building at the very front of Yuling Avenue.

Stepping inside, I discovered a hidden world within.

This is actually a folding treehouse. From the outside, it looks like a treehouse of no more than five square meters, but the entrance hall alone is more than fifty square meters.

It was Xu who came to pick her up.

Xu maintained her icy expression, said indifferently "Follow me," and left without looking back.

She led Li Zhi to a lush, green room decorated with various leaf ornaments.

He found a leaf to sit on, then took out a book from the side and immersed himself in it without looking up.

Li Zhi didn't mind, he memorized the environment and the different doors and passages, and found a chair made of leaves to sit down.

"Where is Yi?"

Xu turned a page of the book, completely ignoring Li Zhi.

Li Zhi took out a thermos from his spatial storage.

As soon as she opened it, Xu looked over and asked, "What's this?"

Li Zhi took a sip: "A drink? What's wrong? Are guests not allowed to bring their own alcohol?"

Xu glared at her and continued reading.

Not long after, Yi led Ao and several other Feather Spirits that Li Zhi didn't recognize into the room.

She smiled and said to Li Zhidao, "I suddenly had some things to take care of, which took a little longer than expected. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Li Zhi: "No, no, it is my honor to wait for the Earl here."

Yi smiled and was about to speak when Li Zhi interrupted him with an enthusiastic voice: "Besides, I really love this room. These different kinds of leaves are truly an eye-opener. Forgive my poor eyesight, but is this huge leaf from the giant tree in the lush green market?"

Yi looked at the huge leaf hanging on the wall, which was carved with different patterns and served as a window, and said, "This is a leaf of the Lingqiu Tree in the Lingqiu Forest of Nanqi. It is also one of the largest types of leaves in the Nanqi Continent. Hanging it in the room can heal hidden injuries of the body."

Li Zhi had only asked the question casually to buy time.

I never imagined this leaf had such a history.

She immediately became interested: "Earl, have you ever been to Southern Qi? I haven't been there yet. What is it like? Is it the same as Eastern Qi? I heard that Eastern Qi and Southern Qi used to be one continent."

Yi smiled slightly.

A Feathered Spirit servant behind her handed her a glass of water. She sat down, took a slow sip, and did not reply.

Li Zhi didn't feel neglected at all and continued to search for other interesting leaves in the room with great curiosity.

Instead, Xu spoke up impatiently: "Who hasn't been to Nanqi? Only a new race like you would be curious about everything. Aunt, stop wasting your breath on her and just let her change the shareholders of the exchange."