The excavation work continued, and Abyss City regained its calm once again.
During this time, the Phoenix Emperor secretly visited once.
After having a private conversation with Chen Changsheng, she hurriedly left, seemingly carrying something.
After the conversation ended, Chen Changsheng, who had just revealed himself, disappeared again.
Time passed little by little, and twenty years went by in a flash.
Until one day, a group of people arrived at Abyss City.
……
“I seek an audience with the Emperor Teacher!”
The leader, an elderly figure, bowed in front of Chen Changsheng’s dedicated lord’s residence.
After a while, the door opened, and Chai Yan exited.
“Lord Bai Ze said that the Emperor Teacher is not in today. If there’s something urgent, you can come in and speak.”
With that, Chai Yan turned and returned to the room.
Faced with this situation, the crowd exchanged glances and ultimately chose to enter.
Inside the room, a large white dog lay on the soft carpet, while Chai Yan skillfully groomed the large white dog.
“Greetings, Lord Bai Ze!”
Hearing the voice, the dozing Bai Ze opened his eyes and spoke.
“With so many of you here, it must be for something important.”
“I am currently in charge of matters concerning Abyss World, so feel free to tell me.”
Upon hearing this, the leading elder clasped his hands and said, “Reporting to Lord Bai Ze, we wish to reside in Abyss City.”
“If you want to come in, then come in!”
“The shop prices in Abyss City are already clearly marked, and you can buy them with payment; there are no restrictions.”
“Lord Bai Ze might have misunderstood; we are not here for shops in Abyss City.”
“We want to take on the transport and mining missions for Abyss City.”
At this, the lazy Bai Ze perked up slightly.
“I don’t quite understand what you mean. The purchase of ores and soil is free; you just pick up a mission at the hall and can participate.”
“Is it worth coming all this way for such a trivial matter?”
In response to Bai Ze’s words, the elder spoke up: “We all want to do the missions for ores and soil, but we don’t want to do it under the current model.”
“According to our calculations, the annual purchase quantity of soil and ores in Abyss City is quite stable.”
“With the strength of our few families, we can surely provide the same quantity of soil and ores.”
“And we can offer a slightly lower price than the current purchasing price.”
“However, for this to work, we have a small condition: Abyss City cannot purchase soil and ores from other scattered cultivators anymore.”
Upon hearing this request, Bai Ze furrowed his brow.
“The foundational rules of Abyss City were set by him, and I have no right to change them.”
“Moreover, this concerns the very foundation of Abyss City, and I won’t…”
“No problem!”
Before Bai Ze could finish, a voice interrupted.
Turning around, Chen Changsheng was standing at the door, having arrived without notice.
“I agree to this matter. In a month, I will hold an investment conference. The entry requirement will be an asset of ten billion.”
“In addition, scattered cultivators who have worked for Abyss City for over twenty years can also participate.”
Upon hearing this, Bai Ze suddenly stood up.
“Chen Changsheng, are you insane? Do you know you are destroying the foundation?”
Seeing Bai Ze’s anxious demeanor, Chen Changsheng said lightly, “My affairs are none of your concern; just manage Abyss City well.”
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“Doing it this way, how can I manage Abyss City? In short, I am unwilling to do this!”
“It doesn’t matter whether you are willing or not; in Abyss World, what I say is the law.”
“Bang!”
“Then you can play by yourself slowly.”
Bai Ze angrily kicked over the table and then dashed away, leaving behind Chai Yan, who was still in shock.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng waved his hand at the others, signaling them to leave.
After everyone left, Chen Changsheng said lightly, “Girl, you need to be perceptive in your work; didn’t you notice when the table fell over to help fix it?”
Upon hearing this, Chai Yan hurriedly righted the table and arranged the tea set on it one by one.
“Lord, please don’t be angry. Lord Bai Ze is also concerned about the development of Abyss City.”
Chai Yan attempted to ease the relationship between Chen Changsheng and Bai Ze.
Facing Chai Yan’s attitude, Chen Changsheng slightly tilted his head towards her and said, “You’ve been by Little Black’s side for several decades. Little Black is inherently lazy and manages all matters in Abyss City.”
“So over these decades, the majority of tasks were handled by you on his behalf.”
“Yet I’ve noticed that, regardless of the size of the task, you must consult Bai Ze before acting.”
“And it seems that your brothers are doing the simplest transport work. With the power you hold, you could completely arrange for them a better job.”
“You really don’t need to be so overly cautious.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Chai Yan smiled slightly and said, “Lord, back when I was young and impetuous, I caused trouble in Abyss City. If it weren’t for your tolerance, I would have already become a pile of dust.”
“Later, it was again thanks to Lord Bai Ze’s kindness that my family was rescued from the Sea of Suffering.”
“The kindness of both lords, Chai Yan will never forget.”
“Perhaps to outsiders, being by Lord Bai Ze’s side seems like climbing to a high branch.”
“But Chai Yan knows in her heart that I’m merely a maidservant to Lord Bai Ze.”
“When Lord Bai Ze tasks me with affairs, it is a trust in me, and how could I forget my humble status because of this trust?”
Looking at Chai Yan’s calm expression, Chen Changsheng nodded in admiration.
“Not bad, you’re a girl who understands timing.”
“Now that Little Black has left, and I have tasks entangling me, why don’t you take over his work?”
“Lord, I cannot accept such an assignment!”
Upon seeing Chai Yan refuse, Chen Changsheng raised his brow and said, “What? Afraid Little Black will cause trouble for you later?”
“You need not worry about that; he will still listen to my words.”
“It’s not that, my lord,” Chai Yan shook her head and replied, “I might have a little bit of intelligence, but I absolutely lack the capability to manage a world.”
“Furthermore, Chai Yan is Lord Bai Ze’s person in life and a ghost of Lord Bai Ze after d*ath.”
“If Lord Bai Ze is ousted, I will naturally follow him.”
“I respectfully request your permission!”
Saying this, Chai Yan knelt on the ground and performed a deep bow to Chen Changsheng.
Seeing Chai Yan kneeling, Chen Changsheng stroked his chin and said, “I hear discontent in your tone.”
“It seems you have quite an opinion on the expulsion of Little Black; I can somewhat understand this.”
“Now I ask you once more: will you take on the missions of Abyss City or not!”
Chen Changsheng’s tone turned cold, but Chai Yan remained kneeling on the ground, unmoving.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng slowly reached out towards Chai Yan’s head.
Just when Chai Yan thought she was about to meet her demise, a sudden tug was felt on her ear.
“Little girl is quite stubborn; get up.”
