Facing Chai Yan’s tearful appearance, Zhi Ze immediately became angry.
Seeing this, Chai Yan immediately knelt on the ground and said, “Lord Zhi Ze, please calm down, I won’t dare to do it again.”
Looking down at the tearful Chai Yan, Zhi Ze suddenly lost interest.
At that moment, Zhi Ze recalled his conversation with Chen Changsheng two years ago.
“Little Black, in fact, you’re not suitable for keeping pets because you are an auspicious beast, and you naturally have compassion for the weak.”
“You’re talking nonsense. My hands aren’t clean; I’m not some newbie just stepping into the cultivation world.”
“In the cultivation world, the weak are preyed upon by the strong. Since I am stronger than them, why should I coddle them?”
“Pets and war are different things. When you reach that point, you’ll understand it yourself.”
Thinking of this, Zhi Ze lay down again, and Chai Yan hurriedly approached to groom Zhi Ze’s fur.
Glancing at the red-eyed, constantly sobbing Chai Yan, Zhi Ze felt uncomfortable all over.
“Little girl, I remember your name is Chai Yan, right?”
“Yes, Lord.”
“Why did you come to work as my pet in Tian Yuan City?”
“Lord, I need a lot of money to save my brother.”
“They were captured by the Sacred Forbidden Ground, and if I don’t defeat the Sacred Forbidden Ground, I can’t save them.”
“Do you think you can save them by saving up enough money?”
Facing this question, Chai Yan was silent.
Because she knew that with her current speed, she might never be able to save up enough money in her lifetime.
But if she gave up, there would truly be no hope for her brother.
Seeing this, Zhi Ze said calmly, “If one day you rescue your brother, what do you plan to do then?”
“Lord, if that day comes, we just want to find a secluded place to live peacefully and no longer get involved in the chaotic cultivation world.”
Receiving this answer, Zhi Ze fell silent again.
After a long while, Zhi Ze suddenly got up and left.
Although it wasn’t clear what Zhi Ze intended to do, as a pet, Chai Yan quickly followed Zhi Ze.
Soon, Zhi Ze and Chai Yan arrived at the mine field of the Sacred Forbidden Ground.
“Lord Zhi Ze, what wind brought you here today?”
The Fifth-Grade Immortal King guarding the mine field warmly greeted Zhi Ze.
Although Zhi Ze was only responsible for watching over the mine field of Tian Yuan City, everyone knew that it was Zhi Ze who was the overall supervisor of the Mine Vein Small Realm.
Moreover, aside from these roles, Zhi Ze’s strength also deserved the title of ‘Lord.’
“There’s nothing, I’m just bored and came to take a look.”
“The output of your mine field is quite good; more than thirty percent of the minerals in Tian Yuan City come from you.”
“Soon, you will be the largest supplier of minerals to Tian Yuan City.”
Zhi Ze chatted idly, and the Fifth-Grade Immortal King guarding the mine field naturally understood Zhi Ze’s intentions.
The Fifth-Grade Immortal King smiled slightly and said, “Lord Zhi Ze, according to the regulations of the Sacred Forbidden Ground, no slave is allowed to leave the mine field.”
“But since Lord Zhi Ze has personally come, I will have to give you this face.”
“This is the first and last time, I hope Lord Zhi Ze understands.”
“If this happens too often, it will be difficult for me.”
Looking at the smiling Fifth-Grade Immortal King, Zhi Ze said indifferently, “I won’t break the rules. Consider it as me buying two people from you.”
“I’ve been thinking of acquiring a few more pets recently.”
“Haha!”
“Lord, if you like anyone, feel free to take them.”
Hearing this, Zhi Ze glanced at Chai Yan and said indifferently, “Girl, go pick two for me.”
Upon hearing this, Chai Yan’s body instantly trembled.
She had never imagined that her wish would come so suddenly.
“Whoosh!”
Without even having time to thank Zhi Ze, Chai Yan rushed towards two ragged men.
Their cultivation levels were Peak Celestial Fairy Realm and Peak First-Rank Immortal King respectively.
Seeing the three of them reunite, the Fifth-Grade Immortal King laughed and said, “I didn’t expect Lord Bai Ze to have such a compassionate side. I’ve really broadened my horizons.”
“Less talk, quote the price.”
“Misunderstanding, Lord, I already said, if you like them, take them away.”
“One billion.”
“This isn’t about money. Every slave in the mine field is registered, and I don’t have that kind of power.”
“Two billion, this small matter, do you want me to negotiate personally with Lord Wang Zun?”
“Even if you negotiate personally with Lord Wang Zun, this matter might still be difficult.”
“Three billion, one Celestial Fairy Realm and one First-Rank Immortal King, even if they mine until they d*e, they couldn’t earn that much.”
“Or do you think my face isn’t enough, and you want Lord Chen Changsheng to negotiate personally with you?”
Hearing this, the Fifth-Grade Immortal King wisely remained silent.
Buying or giving away something was completely different. With Tian Yuan City developing rapidly, receiving a favor from Bai Ze was not something that could be measured by money.
However, unfortunately, Bai Ze seemed unwilling to give this favor, so he had to ask for a high price.
The Undertaker and Bai Ze were inseparable, almost like shadows.
If Bai Ze spoke up, the Undertaker would definitely step in.
Because for such a trivial matter to cause both parties’ higher-ups to meet would likely label him as incompetent.
If he lost the opportunity to watch over the mine field, it would be a great loss.
Thinking of this, the Fifth-Grade Immortal King immediately took out a book and with a wave of his right hand, erased the names of Chai Yan’s father and brother from it.
Seeing this, Bai Ze spoke up, “Go east for ten miles, then dig down a hundred feet. There is a mineral deposit the size of a house below.”
“While it may not be a rare treasure, it is still a good mineral.”
“I can’t say for sure, but there should be a few hundred million in loose change, which I believe your superiors wouldn’t ask for.”
“As for the three billion, you can collect it in Tian Yuan City later.”
With that, Bai Ze took Chai Yan and the others and left.
Watching Bai Ze disappear, the Fifth-Grade Immortal King used a token to contact Wang Zun in Tian Yuan City.
“Lord, two slaves were taken by Bai Ze.”
“What are their identities?”
“Two ants.”
“How much did Bai Ze pay?”
“Three billion.”
“Leave thirty million, send the rest to me.”
“Yes, Lord!”
Ending the call, the Fifth-Grade Immortal King’s face was filled with a radiant smile.
While three billion was a lot, he had known from the beginning that the money didn’t belong to him.
The reason he asked for a high price was entirely to show respect to Wang Zun.
After all, everything related to the Sacred Forbidden Ground in Tian Yuan City was directly his responsibility.
As long as he showed respect to Wang Zun, there would be plenty of good positions waiting for him.
Besides, apart from the thirty million, he also had the mineral deposit that Bai Ze told him about.
In just a short while, he made a profit of one or two hundred million, which was something worth celebrating.
