Regarding the matter of the Doorless Auction House, Qin Shi wasn't in a hurry to investigate. After all, Qin Shi still needed to rely on the Doorless Auction House's source of income. As long as they didn't do anything that harmed the Qin Sect's interests, he would turn a blind eye to it.
Moreover, he didn't think that with his current strength, he would be able to shake the colossus that even had a branch in the Hundred Tides.
"Elder Ling Xiao, the Qin Sect has been developing well this year. I'm very satisfied. Thank you for your hard work," Qin Shi said to Ling Xiao sincerely.
Ling Xiao hurriedly shook his head. "Compared to the Sect Master, I'm nothing. If not for the Sect Master, I'm afraid I would still be the Sect Master of a small sect in the northern region that no one cares about. It's all because of the Sect Master that I have everything and stand at such a high position."
"You can't say that. Everyone has their own role. The Qin Sect can't do without anyone. I don't have the time and energy, so I need you to take care of the management." Qin Shi smiled. Then, he waved his hand and thousands of Xuan crystals appeared.
"These Xuan crystals aren't a lot, but they're all I have. You can take care of them. But remember, don't trade them. In the Hundred Tide Region, Xuan crystals are luxuries. You can't use them."
Qin Shi hesitated for a moment, then took out a blueprint. This blueprint was a formation that he had studied for many days. He said, "This blueprint is a Spirit Gathering Formation that I designed based on my experience. Although it can't compare to those large Spirit Gathering Formations that are ten times or fifty times more powerful, it should be able to reach five times more powerful than the outside world. Take it, then use Xuan Crystals to create it. After that, select a few talented disciples from my sect to enter and cultivate in it."
After that, Qin Shi took out all the martial arts and medicinal pellets he had accumulated in the Chaos Lands. Among them, there was no lack of rank nine martial arts and medicinal pellets with five marks or higher. "These martial arts and medicinal pellets are all for you. Use them to train some elite disciples. With the current level of the Qin Sect's disciples, compared to others, we are still too weak."
The cultivation bases of the Qin Sect's disciples, or rather, Chi Yan's cultivation bases, were too low. If they wanted to gain a foothold in the Hundred Tide Region, it would be too difficult. Upon realizing this, Qin Shi knew that the Qin Sect had to nurture their own elite disciples.
Gulp!
Staring at the dazzling array of treasures, Ling Xiao, Mo Chen, and the others stared with their eyes wide open. Each and every one of these treasures would probably fetch a sky-high price in the Crimson Flame Empire.
Especially rank nine martial arts. Before Qin Shi, rank seven martial arts were already the highest existence in Scarlet Flame. It was because of Qin Shi's Desert Desolation Method that they had seen eight days of martial arts. As for rank nine martial arts, that was something they had never even heard of, a height that they had never even heard of.
"Sect Leader, are you really going to leave these to us?"
"That's only natural. The Qin Sect is my pillar of support, and I can't depend on myself to grow stronger. You guys have to grow stronger as well. Only then would you be able to help me in the future, right?" Qin Shi calmly smiled.
After the battle with the beast kings, he discovered that it was still somewhat strenuous for him to deal with them alone. Right now, there was only a single beast king. When the nine of them joined forces, he already felt a sense of crisis. What about in the future?
The enemies he had to face were all hegemons who stood at the peak of the pyramid of power in this continent. The Chaotic Region, the Ma Group, and so on. If he wanted to contend against these monsters, he needed to have his own strength. And the Qin Sect was undoubtedly his best choice.
After hearing this, Ling Xiao and the others glanced at each other and bowed at the same time. They cupped their fists and said, "We will listen to Sect Leader's teachings. We will definitely not let Sect Leader down."
"Mhm, I believe in you guys." Qin Shi nodded his head in satisfaction.
After that, Qin Shi instructed them on some trivial matters, and only then did he relax. After Ling Xiao and the others left, he weakly leaned against the table and shook his head with a bitter smile. "Hehe, I'm used to being alone. As expected, this kind of manager position doesn't suit me."
"Take it slow, don't rush."
Yu Luocha walked out from the back of the hall and gently hugged Qin Shi. "I believe that my man will definitely be the best man in the world. These difficulties now will only be stepping stones for you to grow. In the end, you will overcome all obstacles and cut them down."
"Luocha …!"
"I love you."
Yu Luocha hugged Qin Shi tightly. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. The two of them could no longer control their feelings and were entangled together.
"Cough cough!"
But at this moment, a clear cough interrupted the two of them. Lin Yu, Su Ming, and the others walked into the meeting hall.
Xiao Mi Cai followed behind them and covered her eyes. She even purposely made a scissors gesture with her hands, exposing her eyes. "Aiya, daddy and big sister are doing something shameful. I can't see, I can't see."
The atmosphere was already awkward, and with Xiao Mi Cai's shout, Yu Luocha's face turned red. She glared at Qin Shi with resentment. "It's all your fault."
Qin Shi cried out in his heart. "What has this got to do with me?"
"That's right. It's all your fault. You already have a child, but you don't even know how to be more careful. Haha!" Su Ming added fuel to the fire and laughed.
Qin Shi gritted his teeth. He got up and kicked Su Ming's butt. "Get lost!
Have you not been beaten up for a long time? "
"How dare you hit me?
Don't you know that I'm above … "
"Come on, there's someone above you. Call him over. Let me see who it is. If he keeps spouting nonsense, I'll beat him up as well!" Qin Shi curled his lips. Su Ming was instantly speechless.
Qin Shi could not be bothered with Su Ming. He looked around and cursed in his heart. "What a killjoy!"
But he still endured it. He asked Lin Yu, "Hey, why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? Did you come here together to disturb our happiness?"
Lin Yu quickly shook his head. He did not want to be beaten up like Su Ming. He said, "We were just thinking. We haven't seen each other for more than a year. You've been busy all this time. Now that you're finally free, let's celebrate. Don't just accompany your wife all the time.
Can't you think about us? "" That's right. You forget your friends when you're in love! "Qin Shang added.
Hearing this, Qin Shi was about to speak, but he did not know what to say. In the end, he could only look at Yu Luocha helplessly.
Luckily, Yu Luocha was very gentle. She nodded at Qin Shi. "Go. Come back early. I'll wait for you."
"What's there to wait for? Sister-in-law is coming with us!"
Su Ming grabbed Yu Luocha. Lin Yu and the others also joined in. "Yeah, let's go together. My mother and the others are all there. The head of the family and Elder Ling Xiao are also there. It'll be quite lively."
Hearing this, Yu Luocha could not refuse anymore. She held Qin Shi's wrist and the two of them left the meeting hall with the group.
Barren Town Qin Clan.
It was a sleepless night. The place was brightly lit, and it was very lively.
Even the rest of the people in Barren Town were affected. Many of them opened their doors and looked at the Qin Clan curiously.
A few little fellows even climbed up the walls of the Qin Residence and kept looking inside with their big eyes. A few girls who were about 16 or 17 years old saw Qin Shi, and their almond-shaped eyes were filled with lust. "Is that Qin Shi?
That legendary man? The Clan Leader of the Qin Clan? "
"Yes, it must be him. Didn't you see?
Even the Emperor of Chi Yan is by his side. He's really something. "
"He's also very handsome. It would be great if I could marry him."
"Don't even think about it. Didn't you hear?
Just today, his daughter was born. He's already a father. "
"That's a pity …!"
As soon as he walked out of the meeting hall, Qin Shi's consciousness was filled with chatter. He could not help but laugh bitterly.
"Hehe, this feeling is not bad."
He thought to himself. Then, he followed a few people to the courtyard of the Qin Clan. There was a bonfire burning in the courtyard. Half the sky was dyed red.
Beside the bonfire, a large crowd gathered. Among them were the Lin Concubine, Pu Quan, He Yan, Qin Clan, and the disciples of the Qin family. There were hundreds of people that Qin Shi was familiar with and unfamiliar with.
Many of them heard about Qin Shi's return and rushed over from all directions. For example, Nangong Bing, Taishi Tinghua, Blood Hand Liu Qing, and so on.
Seeing these people, Qin Shi was slightly surprised. "It's really lively here."
"Haha, Brother Qin, you're finally back."
Nangong Bing and Taishi Tinghua came over. Nangong Bing looked at Yu Luocha and said enviously, "I heard that you're already a father?"
"Yes, in a flash, we've all grown old." Qin Shi laughed happily.
"Hehe, Sect Leader Qin, if you say that, how are we supposed to live?"
At this time, Nangong Yue Yang came forward with his hands behind his back. He looked at Qin Shi with a flash of surprise.
"Senior Yue Yang."
Qin Shi cupped his fists towards Nangong Yue Yang respectfully. He still remembered that year in the eastern region, when he was being chased by enemies from all directions, Nangong Yue Yang had opened a path for him.
"The word 'senior' is too much of an understatement for this old man. Back then, that little fellow took a year to complete a single rotation. His current strength is probably sufficient to look down on this continent. Looks like this old man's judgment back then was not wrong."
Nangong Yue Yang shook his head with a wry smile. He felt lucky that he didn't make things difficult for Qin Shi at that time. Qin Shi was truly a monstrous genius.
After exchanging greetings with them, Qin Shi and Yu Luocha moved forward again. To Qin Shi's surprise, Yuan Bo, the owner of the Doorless Auction House whom he had been wary of just now, also came here.
"Hehe, Brother Qin, Four Heavens Realm, Six Curse Talisman Master. I haven't seen you for a year. Your growth is really amazing." Yuan Bo stood up and stood opposite to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi narrowed his eyes and used his spirit power to probe Yuan Bo. But then he frowned. After a year, he still couldn't see through this Yuan Bo?
"This old man is indeed hiding something."
He thought inwardly, but he definitely wouldn't show it on his face. He smiled flatteringly and said, "Boss Yuan, you're also glowing this year. I heard that the Gateless Auction House is getting bigger and bigger. It has even reached the Red Flame Empire.
Boss Yuan, you've made a fortune. Don't forget Qin Sect in the future. "
"Hehe, you flatter me, Sect Leader. I'm just running a small business." Yuan Bo smiled lightly.
But immediately, Qin Shi stepped forward and whispered to Yuan Bo with a cold look in his eyes, "Boss Yuan, although I don't know what you're doing in the Ice and Snow Plain, don't worry. One day, I will find out. I hope you won't do anything that will harm my Qin Sect. Otherwise, I won't let you have an easy time even if I have to risk my life. You know what I say, Qin Shi, mean."
Yuan Bo was stunned for a moment, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes. However, it only lasted for a moment before he smiled in relief. "Of course. Don't worry, Sect Master. You won't have to investigate. Sooner or later, you'll know everything. At that time, Sect Master will probably be grateful to me."
"Humph. You'd better." Qin Shi didn't say anything more.
Then, Qin Shi moved aside and sat in the middle of the crowd. As the emperor of the Red Flame Empire, Lin Yu stood up first and raised his cup to Qin Shi, "Everybody, let's celebrate the triumphant return of our big shot!
Cheers! "
"Cheers!"
They raised their cups one after another.
Boom!
At this moment, an earth-shattering sound rang out from beneath the ground. A deep voice pierced through everyone's ears like thunder, causing everyone present to jump up in shock.