One person: Longhushan security guard, stopped the Ten Elders until they cried!

Good morning, Master Zhou!

Good morning~

"Good morning, Brother Zhou!"

"Hmm...okay..."

A single day has passed.

When Zhou Yan strolled along the paths of Biyou Village once again, the attitudes of many "superior talents" towards him had completely changed...

Yesterday they were being sarcastic and even physically abusive.

Today, everyone was smiling more brightly than flowers, showing them the utmost respect!

"well…"

Looking at those enthusiastic smiling faces, Zhou Yan sighed inwardly.

If I had known it would be like this, I should have secretly killed Zhao Guizhen last night instead of inviting so many viewers!

it's good now.

All the hatred I stirred up when I first entered the village was wasted!

If no one challenges me... how am I supposed to get equipment from them?

The most critical thing is... he desperately needs a 'Eating Sac' right now!

Last night we had a big "stock purchase".

He now has magical artifacts everywhere – in his pockets, around his neck, on his wrists, and on his ankles!

Eighteen pieces in total!

With so many magical artifacts hanging on his body, he is constantly and automatically absorbing primordial energy...

Even the donkeys in the production team couldn't resist this sucking!

"Brother Zhou!"

Just as I was pondering this, a tall, handsome man with a radiant smile walked towards me, his head adorned with a gilded ruyi scepter hanging from his waist.

Good morning!

Qiu Rang leaned forward, grinning and winking at Zhou Yan: "Rong-mei has already made breakfast...would you like to go eat together?"

Recalling the heated exchange on the riverbank last night, Qiu Rang couldn't help but laugh.

It's just a pity for his brother Zihuan; he still thinks he just slept with a stiff neck and had a terrible nightmare!

"Brother Zhou...brother...hiss! Brother Zhou, what are you doing?!"

boom!

Before Qiu Rang could finish speaking, he suddenly sprang up and leaped more than three meters backward!

His eyes widened as he stared intently ahead.

Right where I was standing just now...

Zhou Yan suddenly made a move, and a golden light materialized, carving out a pit with a diameter of half a meter!

"Brother Zhou... what is this...?" Qiu felt a chill run down his spine.

"Enough with the nonsense!" Zhou Yan raised his eyebrows and strode after him.

The mountain does not come towards me...

So I headed towards the mountain!

"Last night, you were the one who led the charge, laughing at me and Rong'er, weren't you?!"

Zhou Yan shouted sternly.

Qiu Rang: "???"

Zhou Yan: "You dog, prepare to die!"

The Golden Light Mantra burst forth from his body, transforming into a merciless iron hand that slammed down!

Thinking back to last night's "Hand-Struck Return to Truth Pill" and "Thunderous Clap"...

Qiu Rang's entire body pores stood on end!

Without hesitation, he drew the gilded ruyi from his waist and used all his strength to unleash a shower of golden light.

clang--!

The two golden beams collided violently in mid-air, creating a deafening sonic boom!

Qiu's wrist went numb, and he dared not linger in the fight. He used the recoil to retreat rapidly!

Zhou Yan was hot on his heels, showing no sign of giving up!

"Brother Zhou, spare me! I wasn't the one leading the charge last night!"

"Still trying to deny it? Take this!"

The two of them, one in front of the other, rushed straight up the mountain along the dirt road in the village!

Qiu Rang was completely dumbfounded.

Brother, you've been way too unpredictable this week, haven't you?

As soon as the top of the Xiu Shen Tang roof came into view, a flash of inspiration struck Qiu Rang, and he slammed on the brakes!

"Brother Zhou!!!" He turned around decisively, bent down, and raised his right hand high above his head!

"I was wrong! Please accept this small token of my appreciation, Brother Zhou!"

squeak--!

Zhou Yan also stomped his feet firmly and braked suddenly on the spot!

He plowed a ten-meter-long furrow in the dirt road and stopped right in front of Qiu Rang.

His gaze swept over Qiu Rang's raised right hand.

On his thumb, he wore a lustrous, translucent black jade thumb ring...

This is a high-level protective artifact that far surpasses those of the other villagers!

Zhou Yan nodded in satisfaction.

Indeed, this young man truly deserves to be Ma Xianhong's sole successor...

Your mind is so quick!

but…

"What do you mean by this? Take it away, take it away!"

Zhou Yan put on a stern face and said righteously, "Who do you take me for (using this to test cadres)?"

Qiu Rang raised his head and blinked his innocent big eyes.

"But this protective artifact doesn't meet your standards?"

"To be honest, Brother Zhou, I also know a little about weapon forging techniques... What type of weapon do you have in mind? I can forge it specifically for you!"

Zhou Yan grinned, finally revealing his true colors.

"Hey! What are you saying!"

"But since you asked... I think those little metal balls you use to store things look pretty good..."

hum.

Qiu Rang's expression completely collapsed at once!

Devouring sac!

He...he actually wants my sac!

He can try everything else... but this Devouring Sac is something only the leader can handle!

"Take care, Brother Qiu! See you at the cafeteria later!"

Looking at the heavy metal ball in his hand, Zhou Yan smiled and waved to Qiu Rang as he walked away, in a great mood.

Brother Zhou wants it... Brother Zhou gets it!

Take it easy!

ding dong~

My phone vibrated in my pocket.

He took it out and saw that it was Xu's fourth son who had finally replied.

[Brother Zhou, I didn't fail you! Eighteen protective magical artifacts, 300,000 each, Fatty Zhao wants them!]

Zhou Yan's lips curled up slightly.

As expected of Xu Si, he's always reliable!

【but!】

Immediately afterwards, a second message popped up.

Zhou Yan's smile froze, and he twitched uncontrollably twice.

[After all, the company is a state-owned enterprise; such a large purchase must go through some procedures...]

[But don't worry, Chairman Zhao has already made the decision! All seven regions will jointly advance the funds to each purchase one item!]

[Firstly, to show sincerity, and secondly, to test the effectiveness... To be honest, there's a big mission coming up soon that might come in handy.]

Once the special fund is approved, I'll ask you to buy the rest...

Old fox!

Zhou Yan pinched his chin and cursed under his breath.

They want the goods, but also want to inspect them first, all without having to pay out of pocket...

This Fatty Zhao truly lives up to his position as the company's top leader; he's got a sharp mind for this!

but...

Buy seven items first, which is 2.1 million!

That's quite a lot!

A glint of light flashed in Zhou Yan's eyes.

You have your brilliant strategies, and I have my countermeasures...

The remaining eleven items, once you've tasted the sweetness and want to buy more, won't be at the current wholesale price!

In fact, Zhou Yan had also secretly made his own plans.

If this batch of "goods" were packaged and sold directly to Feng Zhenghao of Tianxia Group, he would definitely make a fortune.

But the problem is, this thing is of dubious origin!

With temporary workers about to assemble, Biyou Village will soon be labeled a "cult".

The ritual implements are good, but if the company tries to trace their origins later...

If he were to sell it to Tianxia Group, all the magical artifacts in Feng Zhenghao's possession might become stolen goods!

Mr. Zhou is a gentleman who loves money, but he acquires it in a proper way.

How could you cheat President Feng for no reason?

Selling to a company is different; everyone gets what they need, which is both reasonable and legal!

Whoosh—!

Zhou Yan walked to a deserted corner and threw all the magical artifacts he had in his pockets, around his neck, and on his wrists and ankles onto the ground.

With a thought, a wisp of true qi probed into the small metal ball in his hand.

Whoosh!

A beam of white light shot out from the Devouring Pouch, instantly sucking in the eighteen magical artifacts on the ground, which then disappeared.

"So comfortable!"

Zhou Yan clapped his hands, feeling as if a huge mountain had been lifted off his shoulders, and even his breathing became much easier.

He stuffed the food bag into his pocket, put his hands in his pockets, and strolled leisurely toward the village entrance.

Linglong sent me a text message when she got off the plane.

Judging by the time, it should be about time...