I, a minor character, fell into the Shura field of the heroine and the villain

At this moment, the girl noticed the person next to her. From her perspective, she couldn't see through the magic trick cast by Nangong Ruyun. She could only see a figure blurred by the magic, vaguely recognizing it as a woman. However, her features and figure were completely shrouded in a layer of mist, making it impossible to identify her identity.

"Bai Yi, it's me." Nangong Ruyun had a good impression of this demon girl, so she cast a spell to allow the other party to see her true appearance.

In fact, this sleight of hand is a relatively basic low-level spell, but it is relatively unconventional and not many people know how to use it.

However, in Xianyun Sect, this kind of spell can be exchanged for sect contributions.

It is a good means of concealment for a beautiful female cultivator.

"It's amazing! Can Auntie Yun teach me?" Wan Baiyi followed Zhao Kangping's lead and also called him Auntie Yun. However, Nangong Ruyun didn't care at all.

Fairy Nangong also knew that Wan Baiyi was interested in Zhao Kangping, but she was not as jealous as Mu Wanyi.

She hoped that Ping'er could live a happy life. As long as he was happy, she would do anything.

"Ahem, it's getting late. We'd better go first. We don't want to keep those distinguished guests waiting for too long." Zhao Kangping reminded him. If he hadn't said it, the two women would probably have delayed him for a long time.

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The three of them soon arrived at Wanxiangju, a restaurant that Zhao Kangping was familiar with.

He had been here countless times. As a member, he didn't even have to queue up and could go straight to the VIP channel.

The delegation from Fuxian City had been waiting here early.

When they entered the spacious VIP room, they noticed three wine tables inside.

It turned out that they were not just here to discuss business, but also to have a drink together.

In addition to Qin Lingxuan and the business tycoons she met last time in Fuxian City, many other people came here.

Qin Lingxuan introduced them to him one by one.

Then the three of them were seated at the main table.

Coincidentally, except for Zhao Kangping, all the people at the main table were women.

Upon asking around, I discovered that the table was filled with wives and daughters from various chambers of commerce and business families, including several strong women who had been working in the business world for many years.

They are very close to Qin Lingxuan. First, they are all women, and second, they are all in the business world. Whether it is banding together for warmth or personal relationships, they have formed a small group.

In short, this is a circle of rich women, the kind that if you cling to their thighs, you can work at least a hundred years less.

"This is City Lord Zhao. He is indeed handsome and a man of great talent."

"If I were still unmarried, I would definitely be entangled with City Lord Zhao. I only regret that we met too late."

"It's not too late. I heard that my sister has a pair of twin daughters who are perfect for marrying City Lord Zhao."

"Widow Liu, you slut, I think you want to get married yourself. Maybe you saw a handsome man and your lust is aroused again. I can smell your pungent odor from a long distance away."

As expected of a businesswoman who is always in the spotlight, there are several female hooligans mixed in, and they don't care about the situation at all when they talk nonsense.

In addition to running their own different businesses, these businesswomen all have one thing in common: they are all monks.

Seeing these charming and seductive women teasing her Ping'er, Nangong Ruyun felt a surge of anger in her heart and wanted to overturn the table.

However, she had learned from Zhao Kangping in advance that he was interested in making friends with these businessmen in the world of immortal cultivation, so she restrained herself.

Fortunately, at this moment, Qin Lingxuan raised her hand and said, "Quiet!"

Like a magic needle that stabilizes the sea, as soon as her words came out, all the women who were talking at once stopped.

Maybe Qin Lingxuan is not the oldest among these women, but her skills are undoubtedly the strongest among them.

At such a young age, she is able to manage the huge Qianshang Alliance in such an orderly manner. She is definitely not a simple weak woman.

The main purpose of this cocktail party was that Qin Lingxuan wanted Zhao Kangping to get to know the franchisees within the Qianshang Alliance.

If we can conclude a deal over a wine table, that would be great.

Of course, the actual cooperation plan will have to wait until these people have conducted a thorough investigation in Chuanliu City before making a decision.

After Zhao Kangping and the other two sat down, the wealthy women at the table all cast their eyes towards the women sitting on his left and right.

Wan Baiyi looks very young, probably a girl in her twenties.

The other woman was shrouded in mist, and these female cultivators could not see her true appearance at all with their shallow cultivation.

Some of them began to speculate who the two women who followed Zhao Kangping were.

A few bolder ones even started whispering messages to each other secretly.

However, their cultivation was far lower than Nangong Ruyun's, and even if they tried to transmit sound, there was a high probability that they would be caught by the Ice Fairy.

"This person is so mysterious, could he be City Lord Zhao's protector?"

"I don't think so. Maybe she's his Taoist partner."

"So, that girl should be their daughter?"

Their guess was a bit absurd, but when Nangong Ruyun overheard it, she actually felt a surge of joy in her heart.

At this time, Qin Lingxuan looked at Zhao Kangping and said, "Excuse me, who are these two City Lords Zhao?"

Zhao Kangping was about to answer when a delicate hand grabbed his from under the table. He looked in Aunt Yun's direction. Even though they hadn't spoken, he understood that Aunt Yun didn't want to reveal her identity.

After thinking for a while, he said, "This is my elder. He is worried about my safety and has come to protect me personally."

Aunt Yun was introduced in just a simple sentence.

Many cultivator families would arrange for an elder in the clan to act as a protector. He deliberately kept it vague, leading everyone to believe that Aunt Yun was his protector.

But those who know him will know that he has no family background at all, and therefore no protectors.

But most people here don’t know much about Zhao Kangping, nor do they know his background.

Seeing this elder hidden in a shroud of mist, they all thought that he was an unfathomable senior master, and they all felt a bit of awe for Zhao Kangping.

However, there are still a few women among this group who are particularly brave.

A beautiful woman said, "Senior, may I ask if City Lord Zhao is currently married? My daughter has been practicing Taoism for less than fifty years, but has already reached the late Jindan stage and is still a virgin. If you don't mind, I would like to let my daughter have an encounter with the City Lord."

Zhao Kangping felt a little embarrassed when he heard this. He looked at Nangong Ruyun, who had an ugly expression on her face.

However, her face was covered by a mask, and the other party could not see her expression at all. He continued to talk incessantly: "If the Lord City Lord has mercy, I can also serve you along with my daughter."

As she spoke, the woman gave Zhao Kangping a coquettish glance.

What the hell is this? Who do you think Zhao is? How could he be seduced by a mere mother and daughter?

Nangong Ruyun's chest heaved as she listened, and she clenched her fists in anger, her knuckles cracking.

Zhao Kangping saw this and immediately interrupted the woman's chatter: "My fellow Taoist, I'm sorry, but I already have a Taoist partner."

At the same time, the woman who spoke boldly was pulled back by her companions, signaling her not to show her face again.

The woman gave up in disappointment.

Nangong Ruyun regretted that she shouldn't have come here.

She knew that Ping'er was not the kind of man who would do anything casually, and of course he would not fall into the trap of these women easily.

But she followed me here, which only made me feel more upset.

However, when the atmosphere at the table was a little tense, Wan Baiyi had already started eating voraciously.

At today's dinner table, all the dishes are carefully prepared by the chef of Wanxiangju, and almost every dish is of the highest quality.

"Who is this?" Qin Lingxuan looked at the white-haired girl who was eating heartily.

"She is... my maid." Zhao Kangping hesitated for a moment before speaking. However, he regretted it as soon as he finished speaking.

You can't say she is your lover.

But it is not normal for a maid to eat at the table with her master.

Chapter 283 Do you desire power?

Yes, how can a maid sit at the table to eat?

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

The ladies at the table were whispering to each other.

People at the other two tables also looked over here.

Zhao Kangping wanted to say something, but his mind was a mess and he didn't know how to start.

Fortunately, Miss Qin stepped forward at this moment and said, "At today's banquet, we businessmen also want to make friends with City Lord Zhao. We may all do business here in the future."

"From now on, I will have to rely on the City Lord to take good care of us. Let's toast to the City Lord together."

The wealthy lady raised her glass and gestured to everyone in the delegation.

Everyone present is a member of the Qianshang Alliance, and they will all give Qin Lingxuan face.

These people were originally from Miss Qin's faction, and they all knew that the city lord had helped the young lady when he traveled to Fuxian City.

Although they said they came here to discuss business cooperation, it actually also meant returning a favor.

Of course, the reconstruction of the southern part of Chuanliu City does present certain business opportunities. These businessmen are not stupid and can distinguish between the important and the unimportant.

So it wasn't a big deal if only a maid came to the table to eat.

Everyone understood after Qin Lingxuan said this.

This little detail was just revealed.

Next, people started to clink glasses and exchange cups at the table.

From time to time, businessmen would come to toast Zhao Kangping and introduce their business.

In this way, Zhao Kangping also had a general understanding of the situation of these people.

Most of these businessmen were quite polite, and none of them had bad drinking habits or acted drunkenly. They all drank until they were satisfied.

Because they had more important matters to attend to, they did not intend to get drunk. Even if they drank too much, they were allowed to use their spiritual power to dispel the drunkenness.

Zhao Kangping didn't eat much of the food the whole time. He was basically watching Wan Baiyi suck in the storm.

This little girl has an incredibly big appetite. If she were to eat as much as she wants, I'm afraid most people wouldn't be able to afford to feed her.

But thinking that her true form is a giant white snake makes me feel relieved. If she didn't eat so much, she probably wouldn't have grown so big.

The entire banquet was a pleasant one, with people sitting around the table in small groups, each chatting about private matters. Occasionally, someone would toast and chat, creating a lively atmosphere.

After eating for about an hour, these people ended the banquet with a sense of unfulfilled desire.

Then it’s time for the next step.

This time it was Zhao Kangping's turn to lead everyone to visit the southern area of ​​Chuanliu City.

It has been about two months since the last unrest, and the reconstruction of the southern part of the city has basically been completed.

The destroyed houses and streets have basically been repaired.

However, many people were killed or injured in the turmoil. Even though most people escaped, many residents here were like frightened birds after experiencing that nightmarish disaster and moved away in fear.

So this place became quite depressed.

Empty streets can be seen everywhere, and occasionally some civilians with nothing to do can be seen.

"Lord City Lord, the population in the southern part of the city seems to be a little small." Qin Lingxuan walked along the way and naturally took in the dilapidated southern part of the city.

Zhao Kangping thought for a moment and then told Dongfang Jingrou the plan he had discussed earlier: "I plan to sell the residential area here at a low price to the people in the area where independent cultivators live outside the city."

Chuanliu City is very big and has been developing for many years.

As the city developed, many independent cultivators gathered here for various reasons.

However, over time, there were too many independent cultivators who came to explore the city, and the city could no longer accommodate them. As a result, some small settlements gradually formed outside the city, serving as residential areas for some of the more destitute independent cultivators.

In fact, such settlements exist around many monastic cities.

There are many reasons why independent cultivators form settlements. It's not necessarily because the city is full of people. It's more likely that housing prices in the city are too high for all independent cultivators, or that they've offended someone in the city and been ostracized.

The public security of these settlements has always been a headache for the managers of the immortal cultivator cities.

These areas where independent cultivators live are a mixed crowd, and some places even have gangs formed, creating a gray area in those places.

When Zhao Kangping was young, he also roamed the black markets in these areas where independent cultivators lived, and found some treasures there. However, he also saw some shady things.

In fact, Chuanliu City also sent special personnel to manage these settlements, but this kind of management is often very loose. It is the kind of management that is there, but not complete.

At most, someone would go there regularly to collect rent and ensure order there by supporting some local tyrants.