"Master, you've arrived!"
"Young master, please come inside!"
"Master Qin, it's been a long time since you visited. Finally, we see you again!"
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In the luxurious and exquisite Snow Moon Square, lively songs and dances fill the air, with beauties and wine flowing endlessly, mingling with the scent of perfume and powder—a party in full swing.
In the private room on the third floor, Zhang Long and Zhou Chen sit facing each other, with Zhao Hu, Yang Dali, and Yang Dageng accompanying them on the side.
Though Zhou Chen has just arrived, he has successfully completed skin refinement, entering the Second Level of Body Refining - Body Refining Realm.
In this world of extraordinary powers, while social standing has some importance, true status is determined by strength.
Strength is the foundation of everything.
"Brother Chen, this should still be your second time here, right?"
Zhao Hu said with a smile.
"Brother Hu is correct."
Zhou Chen smiled and nodded, "We could say it's fate. The first time I came here, I saw you four, Brother Long!"
"I noticed that your appearance and aura had changed quite a bit. You must have just completed skin refinement at that time, right?"
Zhang Long casually asked, looking at Zhou Chen.
"Brother Long's eyes are like torches. On that day, I indeed just had a breakthrough, feeling delighted, so I went to the city for a stroll and got myself a good bow as well!"
Zhou Chen didn't hide anything. These matters were transparent, and he hadn't planned to hide his bow purchase from others either.
"I heard you nearly wore out that girl—you know she couldn't get up for a whole day!"
Zhang Long teased.
Zhao Hu and the others raised their eyebrows, expressing envy:
"Martial artists are really amazing. I wonder when we'll complete skin refinement!"
"Brother Hu, I have something that's a must-have for any man!"
Zhou Chen took the opportunity to retrieve four small bottles he'd prepared earlier, handing them to Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and the others.
"Brother Chen, you're underestimating us!"
Zhao Hu feigned anger: "For us, it's alright, but with the leader's strength, does he still need this thing?"
"Hehe, Brother Hu, don't rush!"
Zhou Chen smiled slightly,
"This is an ancestral secret formula, not only without side effects but also good for the body, even enhancing health!"
"Even those with kidney deficiency can heal by taking this medicine!"
"I know you don't need it, Brother Long, but who wouldn't want to be even stronger? It's splendid as a supplement too!"
"That amazing? Well, I have to try it!"
Zhao Hu and the others chuckled mischievously, picking up the jade bottle to take a look.
Zhang Long also opened the jade bottle, sniffed, and found it contained small golden pills, each about the size of a pea, approximately ten pieces!
This was Zhou Chen's creation from aphrodisiac powder using ten Wind and Moon Points—the result of days of preparation.
All for this moment.
"Brother Long, you know I'm a newbie, and everything costs money—especially martial arts like a flowing river!"
Zhou Chen looked at Zhang Long, directly stating:
"Therefore, I plan to open a shop in Qinghe City exclusively to sell this medicine!"
"I've named this medicine Yang Dingtian, its efficacy is undeniable, good for the body, no side effects, and reasonably priced, it'll surely have a big market!"
In this world of extraordinary powers, there's no shortage of enhancement medicine. Even better ones with no side effects exist.
But the good ones are expensive.
Zhou Chen can capture a segment of the market with slightly lower prices.
"Hmm, that's a good idea you have."
Zhang Long nodded, fully supporting Zhou Chen's shop plan,
but whether it would be profitable depends on the medicine's true effectiveness.
"Brother Long, I'm a bit tight financially now, so I have this thought: could you help me find a shop, as an investment partner?"
Zhou Chen looked at Zhang Long: "I'll handle the manufacturing and sales, we'll split the profits fifty-fifty, how does that sound?"
Zhang Long raised an eyebrow, curiously assessing Zhou Chen.
A shop doesn't mean much to him.
He knows Zhou Chen can definitely handle getting a shop himself, even if he's short on cash.
If he can't buy, why not lease?
Zhou Chen could manage it single-handedly.
But Zhou Chen involved him, even offered him fifty percent.
This maneuver shows unusual boldness.
On the surface, he's providing just a shop, but Zhou Chen is drawing closer to him—his first point.
Secondly, with his backing, Zhou Chen's shop won't be bothered by trouble.
Thirdly, Zhou Chen is gifting and binding their interests together simultaneously.
"I didn't expect Zhou Chen to be so savvy at such a young age, coupled with his talent—not one to be underestimated!"
Zhang Long inwardly praised, elevating his assessment of Zhou Chen.
He shook his head with a smile:
"I'm only providing a shop yet getting fifty percent, that's too much!"
"Brother Long, your prestige safeguards the shop—worth more than a shop itself!"
Zhou Chen didn't play tricks; Zhang Long surely knows these things.
Zhang Long nodded: "But even with all that, fifty percent is too much, forty percent is enough!"
"Settled then!"
Zhang Long made the final decision.
"Alright, as Brother Long says!"
Zhou Chen rejoiced internally, getting the shop matter settled.
With Zhang Long's endorsement, no one foolish enough would cause trouble.
Despite sharing some benefits, Zhou Chen wasn't bothered—avoiding trouble is far more important than some petty gains.
He wants stability. As for Silver, he has various ways to earn—enough is sufficient.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, masters!"
Madam Sister Hong led a group of girls lined up entering, their fragrance filling the room, stirring one's heart.
"We pay our respect to all you masters!"
Miss Miaotong and others bowed gracefully.
Zhang Long laughed:
"Xiao Chen, today you're the main star, you pick first?"
"How could I?"
Zhou Chen humbly replied.
"Why be modest with us brothers? If you won't pick, I'll help you!"
Zhang Long gestured grandly, pointing at Miss Miaotong:
"Miss Miaotong is your old acquaintance, along with Miao Yu, a perfect pair!"
"You two better take good care of my little brother!"
"Yes, sir!"
Miss Miaotong and Miao Yu, familiar with Zhang Long as the County Captain, bowed gracefully, moving to sit by Zhou Chen's side, one on each side.
Zhou Chen wasn't shy, wrapping his arms around their slender waists swaying like water snakes.
The girls smoothly slid into Zhou Chen's embrace, their shapely bodies seated on Zhou Chen's lap.
The other girls quickly gathered around Zhang Long, Zhao Hu, and the others—it seemed like they were all long-time acquaintances.
By Zhang Long's side, two girls named Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon whispered flirty exchanges—it appeared Zhang Long was their regular customer.
As the group of beauties arrived, the room buzzed with activity once again, exchanging drinks, with glasses raised and laughter prevailing.
After three rounds, each embraced their beauty and retreated to their room.
Zhou Chen, holding the soft waists of Miaotong and Miao Yu returned to Miaotong's room, their bodies clinging tightly to Zhou Chen, completely relaxed.
"Master's skills are too amazing, always bullying me!"
Miao Yu, unable to stand, her delicate body weak and boneless, half mocking and half teasing, with breath so sweet.
Feeling the heated breath by his ear, Zhou Chen smiled slightly:
"This just scratched the surface—it's just a drop in the bucket!"
His Thunder Light Ruyi Hand has barely unleashed a fraction of its power yet!
"Miaotong was worn out by Master last time, please be gentle!"
Miao Yu cast a seductive gaze, her voice alluring.
Miaotong blushed slightly, eyes beautifully scolding Miao Yu—some things are better left unsaid.
"Of course, I'm one who loves to cherish beauty!"
Zhou Chen laughed heartily, scooping them up and flinging them onto the bed.
"Ah..."
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