Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 541 - 242: Yama’s Eastern Expedition

"On the thirteenth day of the North Emperor Academy’s competition, five people in the Third Grade Realm have maintained an undefeated record until now. Among them, Xiao Chen from the Xiao family stands out, attracting the attention of saints. The Second Grade Realm is slightly inferior, with no one undefeated to date, while three in the First Grade Realm have remained undefeated, with Zhuge Wuliang being praised as having the demeanor of a saint, meeting with a dual transformation Martial Lord from the Upper Demon-slaying Academy personally."

In Beiji City, news of the competition quickly spread throughout the city. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The triannual competition is an event worth paying attention to for many young people in the city.

But for masters beyond the First Grade Realm, unless they have their own juniors participating, it’s just minor skirmishes.

"In the Northern Six States, a war broke out between Purple Dipper and Fishing Cliff, and the sole saint fell. Once a flourishing Purple Dipper Holy Land, it has now fallen into silence, the fall of the Holy Land, unnoticed by anyone."

This incident indeed caused some ripples in Beiji City.

Purple Dipper is no ordinary Holy Land. In its heyday, there were several saints within the sect who have ascended to the stars, and its secret Qi refining techniques were considered the best in the Northern Six States.

In the past during the Qinghua Era, various forces began to introduce Martial Dao, while Purple Dipper insisted on Qi Refining for three thousand years. Later, its base in Li Taizhou was invaded by the Ancient God, and Purple Dipper fell, fleeing overseas.

Nearly three thousand years have passed, and now that Purple Dipper is in decline, its final legacy is teetering, drawing sighs from people.

There is no eternal moon in the world, nor an everlasting legacy.

Throughout tens of thousands of years, many Holy Lands have risen and fallen, changes occur in the world, even imperial lineage is bound to decline.

Prosperity must fade, the ultimate truth of the world.

...

In the North Emperor Academy.

Xu Guang looked at the cold, somewhat overweight man in front of him.

"Senior Brother Jin Buhuan?"

Jin Buhuan chuckled lightly, "Greetings, Junior Brother Xu."

Xu Guang was indifferent. These days, as the round-robin tournament continued, many came to visit him. The Gu family, very close to Beiji City, even sent their prodigy to bring lavish gifts.

Although the Wen family’s Luocheng is far from Beiji City, they also sent things through others.

These families, who had good relations with him early on, would not miss the chance because of his outstanding record. Many sought contact incessantly.

Jin Buhuan was not the first, nor the last.

However, as Jin Buhuan had sent gifts before the tournament began, Xu Guang was quite courteous to him.

Jin Buhuan wasn’t alone; he was followed by a handsome young man dressed as a book boy, further highlighting Jin Buhuan.

"This is my book boy, Han Yu."

Xu Guang nodded to Han Yu, guiding them into the main hall with Jiang Zi Yun serving tea to the group.

Han Yu looked around Xu Guang’s residence, feeling emotional. As Jin Buhuan’s attendant, he naturally knew the value of living on the first floor of the North Emperor Building.

Following Jiang Zi Yun, he placed the gifts brought for Xu and Jiang, even those meant for General Wei.

This showed Jin Buhuan’s meticulousness, covering all aspects.

"I wonder what brings Senior Brother Jin here today?"

Jin Buhuan smiled at Xu Guang, "Junior Brother Xu is like the newborn sun, and this visit is to establish ties, bringing money as a gift to you."

Xu Guang was surprised, "I’d love to hear more."

Jin Buhuan laughed heartily.

"I run a small chamber of commerce on the outskirts, managing a Purple Red Profound Stone mine outside the city. Junior Brother Xu, should you ever have spare time, you could oversee it; I am willing to offer you forty percent of monthly profits, valued over thirty thousand virtual crystals."

This was no small income, quite generous.

Xu Guang felt moved, but did not immediately agree.

Being newly arrived, his biggest reliance in Jizhou was his status, and he didn’t want to act hastily before figuring things out.

Jin Buhuan smiled slightly, "The mine was purchased under the name of the Golden Bull Chamber of Commerce. The Purple Mountain Chamber of Commerce has always been at odds with us. With your changed status after the competition, they won’t dare to meddle with you in charge."

The Purple Mountain Chamber of Commerce is also a business noble family, but operates differently, running one of the satellite cities around Beiji City, Jinfu City, radiating outward to Jizhou’s Three Thousand Cities and the Thirty-Three Eastern States.

However, Beiji City, being Jizhou’s foremost city, is a strategic battleground, with Golden Bull and Purple Mountain Chambers constantly vying for influence there.

Xu Guang pondered deeply, considering whether it was necessary to get involved.

Jin Buhuan was right; after the competition, his status would transform from an ordinary North Emperor Academy disciple to a star disciple. Overseeing the mine, Purple Mountain Chamber would respect his standing.

Monthly profits of thirty thousand virtual crystals...

Seemed worthwhile.

Without waiting for Xu Guang to speak, Jin Buhuan continued, "There’s no rush to accept; take your time. Also, I must warn you, I’ve heard rumors that someone intends to target you."

Xu Guang fell silent at these words.

Jin Buhuan didn’t stay long; he left after discussing the matter.

Jiang Zi Yun stood by Xu Guang, softly saying, "Perhaps his situation within the Golden Bull Chamber isn’t as good as we thought."

Xu Guang was taken aback, "You figured it out?"

"He’s somewhat like my previous self, though there’s something I don’t quite understand; the chairman of the Golden Bull Chamber has only two sons, which confuses me."