SFS Chapter 121 [The Luxurious Cave Dwelling], and [The Loyal Employees]
Chapter 121 [The Luxurious Cave Dwelling], and [The Loyal Employees]
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As Chen Xu walked out of the management office, he asked curiously:
"How did you discover the problem with that contract?"
Xiao Xun'er continued walking, her tone tinged with smugness:
"It's very simple. Given my current status in the Xiao family, that old man will definitely be tempted if he finds out that I have a large sum of money."
"I was just sure he would do something, so I tricked him, but I didn't expect him to actually give himself away because he was guilty."
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After returning to the food shop, Xiao Xun'er took out a wooden token from her storage bag.
"Here..." She tossed the token to Chen Xu.
"With this token, one can control the food stall and the array within the courtyard."
"From now on, as long as you pay me spirit stones on time every month, this place will be under your control."
She paused, then added, "But let me make this clear first: whether you make a profit or a loss after you start running this food stall is entirely up to your own ability."
If you mismanage your business and lose spirit stones, I will still charge you 500 spirit stones per month.
In Yunzhou, the rule is that shop leases are for a minimum of one year; you can't default and run away halfway through the lease.
Chen Xu accepted the token and nodded in understanding.
He looked up at Xiao Xun'er and asked, "Aren't you going to let me sign a contract too?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xun'er laughed and said, "A blank cloud-patterned contract costs three hundred spirit stones, which is not worth it."
"Besides, the fact that you could come up with so many spirit stones at once has already solved a huge problem for me. Why bother with a contract?"
Chen Xu nodded slightly and said no more.
Let Xiao Xun'er leave on her own, and come back in three days after the shop opens.
Chen Xu then returned to the courtyard and confirmed that the formation isolated the inside from the outside.
He then took out two cards that were glowing with spiritual light from his storage space.
[Luxurious Cave Abode]: After use, it will be bound to the currently rented cave abode. During the rental period, the cave abode will receive comprehensive buffs. The buffs will be permanently lost after the rental period ends.
(Prosperity +100%, Cultivation Speed +500%, Output +200%, Luck +1)
[Loyal Employee]: After use, it can be bound to an employee currently under your command. While the employee is employed, they will receive comprehensive benefits. These benefits will be permanently lost upon termination of employment.
(Tireless, passionate about work, obedient, and has +1 comprehension)
These two cards were the extra rewards Chen Xu received from the [Dual Purpose] Hextech Rune after he made a deal with Xiao Xun'er.
After reading the buff effects on the card, Chen Chenxu couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and reflection).
It seems that my understanding of the concept of "dual purpose" is still too limited.
They've even come up with something that's practically a game-breaking power boost.
His gaze first fell on the luxurious cave dwelling, and he was greatly surprised.
The concept of luck has always been a vague and ethereal topic.
This was the first time he had ever seen the attribute of luck, and he couldn't help but have some wild thoughts.
Although one does not know the extent of one's initial fortune, even a slight increase could bring unexpected opportunities on the path of cultivation.
When his gaze shifted to the "loyal employees," Chen Xu's lips curled into a playful smile.
Tireless, passionate about work, and obedient to orders...
You could say anyone who gets to work under you is truly blessed...
However, it also has the effect of increasing comprehension...
This effect is especially valuable, and it is of great benefit to both those practicing Taoist arts and those studying skills.
As far as his employees are concerned, they haven't been treated unfairly...
Without further hesitation, Chen Xu used the two cards directly.
Suddenly, a deep humming sound emanated from the entire courtyard, and a visible change began to occur.
The barren soil of the spirit field instantly turned dark and glossy, exuding a rich life force.
The once calm pool quickly deepened, transforming into a deep, spiritual spring, its surface shrouded in a misty, rosy glow.
The buildings within the compound have also undergone tremendous changes.
Every brick and tile seems to be imbued with a spirit, radiating a warm and precious light.
Chen Xu tried circulating the "Qingyuan Technique" and his eyes immediately lit up.
"What amazing results!"
He felt the spiritual power slowly increasing within his body, and a hint of undisguised joy flashed in his eyes.
I originally thought that the five-fold increase in cultivation speed would be nothing more than icing on the cake.
Ultimately, I still need to rely on drugs to improve my cultivation, but I never expected them to have such an effect...
Although this speed is much slower than the improvement from taking drugs, it is more stable.
Then Chen Xu took out the Beast Taming Ring, and a golden light flashed, and Little Gold's slippery body appeared in the spiritual spring.
"Gurgle?!" (Wow! Is this my new home? It's so luxurious!)
Little King Kong fell into the spiritual spring and excitedly swam around in the water several times.
Chen Xu nodded and said, "Not only is this your new home, but this will also be your kitchen from now on. You'll be keeping yourself busy..."
"Gurgle?!?!" (Really? That's great!)
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jin's eyes lit up immediately, and he excitedly poked half of his body out of the spring water, looking as if he couldn't wait to start cooking.
Seeing Xiao Jin's eager expression, Chen Xu couldn't help but rub his forehead and smile wryly:
"This loach... it really is a natural-born chef..."
After settling Xiao Jin in, Chen Xu left the small courtyard and went to the food stall.
The scene before him startled him slightly.
The humble food stall that I remember has now been completely transformed.
It was clearly affected by the [Luxury Cave] buff.
"Fortunately, the storefront was locked; otherwise, it would have been troublesome if outsiders had seen that it had suddenly changed."
Chen Xu felt fortunate, and then with a slight movement of his divine sense, he controlled the formation in the courtyard through the token in his hand.
Subsequently, the prosperity bonus continues to apply to the entire store.
However, core benefits such as cultivation speed, output, and luck are limited to the courtyard.
To ensure that customers will not notice anything unusual while the business is open.
After doing all that, he turned around and went out to buy some odds and ends, as well as a large amount of food.
Finally, they went to a carpenter to have a plaque custom-made, with four large, gilded characters engraved on it in a flamboyant style—
"Ling Shan Xiao Guan" (灵膳小馆).
Back in the store, Chen Xu personally arranged the purchased items.
Although the layout of the food stall remained unchanged, the atmosphere was completely different.
It's clean and tidy, and also has a sense of comfort.
After finishing all that, it was almost dusk.
He didn't linger any longer and returned to his cave in the backyard to begin his secluded cultivation, awaiting the opening of the business three days later.
Meanwhile, in a secluded wooden house in Misty Pool City, Xiao Xun'er was cultivating with her eyes closed.
However, several hours passed, and the expected fatigue did not arrive.
She slowly finished her practice, opened her eyes, and her heart was filled with doubt.
"Strange... I've been cultivating for so long, why don't I feel tired at all?"
She murmured to herself, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
What puzzled her even more was that deep down she secretly wanted to go back to work at the food stall immediately.
Xiao Xun'er shook her head, trying to dispel this absurd thought:
"What's wrong with me? The apartment is already rented out, why am I still thinking about doing odd jobs?"
"Forget it, I'll go see what that guy's up to in three days..."