My Co-renting Lady Boss

Barrels of fresh blood were carried inside.

This kind of thing had happened once before, and this time, the direct members of the Chu Family had habitually stopped asking questions.

After all, nine barrels of blood didn’t seem that much to them, these cultivators.

"Oh, damn masked men in black. It’s really unclear where those people come from. Their strength is so formidable, and the leader is even at the Concentrating Spirit Stage. Could it be that the day the master mentioned is not far off?"

Chu Li’s body trembled slightly, and his gaze fell on the bald elder.

The bald elder started, then pushed open the door and said, "All of you move outside the courtyard. No matter who it is, they’re not allowed to come near here."

The people outside answered and turned to leave; the bald elder closed the door securely, his gaze fell on Chu Li: "Brother, are you feeling better?"

"Much better. Second Brother, I think it’s time to start implementing our plan. The master is about to descend into Taoyuan World."

Chu Li’s gaze fell on the shrine in his bedroom, where a woman in a red robe was sitting.

The bald elder’s eyes shrank for a moment; he took a deep breath and then nodded: "Understood, brother, I’ll go prepare things right away."

The attacks from Chu Li and Han Ya made Tang Ming’s team much more cautious; after Tang Lao and Ben Ma left, only Lan Yancha was left as the sole formidable presence.

Fortunately, they only encountered two groups of bandits on the way, with Ying Chou and Sun Xiu handling them without Lan Yancha needing to step in.

Due to the large number of people, Tang Ming’s arrival in West Desolation City was delayed by three days compared to the schedule.

"Just beyond West Desolation City is West Continent Town. Should we go visit the three giants of West Continent City?"

Zhou Mo looked at Tang Ming beside him, but unexpectedly, Tang Ming shook his head.

Reasonably speaking, West Continent Town isn’t West Continent City yet, and before the establishment of the city, much of Tang Ming’s resources needed to be acquired from West Continent City.

However, now Tang Ming surprisingly didn’t intend to visit, which caught Zhou Mo quite off guard.

Lan Yancha held a cup in his hand, with Tang Ming’s medicinal tea inside.

"West Desolation City is not peaceful. The Tower Master is about to go to war with the City Lord; visiting anyone now will cause displeasure. It’s better not to offend or flatter any of them. After all, our target is West Continent Town, and sooner or later, we will clash with them."

Lan Yancha sneered coldly and said.

"Oh? Becoming the owner of West Continent Town will lead to conflict with the people of West Desolation City. If those demon cultivators from Demon Abyss arrive, won’t West Continent City face enemies on all sides?"

Zhou Mo’s face grew tense; he hadn’t expected the situation to unfold like this.

"I can’t quite explain this matter. Nonetheless, since you’ve arrived at West Desolation City, I must leave too."

Lan Yancha looked regretfully at Lan Yanyou.

Sensing the emotions within Lan Yancha’s gaze, Lan Yanyou jumped into his arms and meowed.

Those who couldn’t understand Lan Yanyou’s words thought Lan Yanyou was greeting Lan Yancha, but only Tang Ming, who had contracted with Lan Yanyou, knew she was scolding him.

The establishment of West Continent City will certainly not be smooth; among Tang Ming’s group, Shan Ze is the strongest, followed by Ying Chou. It’s incredibly difficult to gain a foothold.

At this moment, Lan Yancha’s departure is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

Lan Yancha touched the fur on Lan Yanyou: "I understand that you all don’t understand why I’m leaving. To be honest, West Continent Town was originally called West Continent City. Do you know why both the Demon Clan and West Desolation City place special importance on West Continent Town?"

"I don’t know."

Although Tang Ming had studied the maps of this place before, he still shook his head.

It wasn’t Lan Yancha who answered Tang Ming, but Ying Chou, who spoke rarely. He lifted his head and grinned: "It’s the minerals."

West Continent Town is situated between two large mountains, and those two mountains contain nine Spirit Stone Active Mines.

The so-called Spirit Stone Active Mines consistently produce Spirit Stones; such things are highly valuable, even on Immortal Mountain.

Over the years, West Desolation City has become very complicated; every force wants to extend their hand and control some power here.

Previously, Meng Liang was sent out by Banshan Sect—but unfortunately, he hadn’t even had time to grasp command before being wiped out.

"Let’s head to the inn ahead. West Desolation City here is still rather prosperous."

Ying Chou led the way out; he had been to West Desolation City when trouble brewed in Hailong City, but at that time Meng Liang also encountered misfortune, which prompted him to search for Tang Ming.

Tang Ming nodded, following Ying Chou out; instead of staying at an inn inside West Desolation City, they went to a suburb outside the city.

"I stayed here for a while before; it’s quite affordable and peaceful."

Ying Chou knocked on the door of the inn.

The innkeeper was an elder in his fifties. He glanced at the convoy behind, then at the leading Ying Chou, rubbing his eyes: "It’s you."

"Old man, it’s me. I’ve come to pay back what I owe you. Sorry for all this time. This time, I’ve also brought you some good business; we’re going to stay at your inn."

Ying Chou chuckled at the elder.

As a Lower Realm Ascender to Taoyuan World, Ying Chou is both skilled and capable. He is very proud.

Upon arriving at West Desolation City, Ying Chou was stunned by the news of Meng Liang’s demise; he dragged his weary body to an inn in the city but lacked enough spiritual coins to stay.

Even the inns in the city outskirts deemed Ying Chou too destitute, rejecting him due to his injuries.

Ying Chou wandered from inn to inn, eventually arriving at the Yen Family Old Inn.

The innkeeper, Yan Fei, was a middle-aged elder in his fifties, with great strength and hospitality, known affectionately as Old Yen.

Aside from being a Golden Core Stage expert, Old Yen was also an Immortal Chef. His proudest achievement in life is his strong Demon Hunting Team led by his son and his daughter’s powerful Trade Association.

Therefore, his inn wasn’t about making money but about making friends.

Because of this, Old Yen’s inn business grew larger, nearly every home in this area was one of his guest rooms.

"Oh, I remember you now; you’re that lad Ying Chou. Welcome, welcome."

Yan Fei was stunned for a while before bursting into laughter.