Chapter 590: Chapter 589: I’ll Stick Like a Leech
A lot of people have already started planning how to report this to the family manager.
They temporarily put a hold on their own outings for training (work), intending to focus on spiritual practice for a while.
Some even took the opportunity during breakfast to secretly approach Xin Fu to renew their fees.
At the same time, they paid in advance to reserve rooms for their loved ones and close friends.
Xin Fu knew that their Qingfeng Temple was a great place for cultivation, and its future reputation wouldn’t be bad.
But they never expected that on the very first day, all the rooms in their Qingfeng Temple meant for public rest were already gone.
Even like this, there were people chasing after them asking when rooms would be available at the latest, wanting to renew in advance, and paying in full.
Even those extravagant suites that seemed to rob people blind were snatched up.
By the time he returned to his room, the calm expression Xin Fu had was instantly gone, and he rubbed his face hard.
He couldn’t help but mutter, "When they cry poor, each one shouts louder than the other..."
These rooms have been reserved up to three years in advance.
If Yun Ran hadn’t instructed beforehand that the maximum pre-sale period was only three years, all the rooms for the next ten years might have been reserved.
Xin Fu never realized that Xuan Sect’s business could be this easy?
He took several deep breaths, striving to calm and stabilize his little heart, which was shocked by these wealthy people.
Only then did he pick up his professional smile again and stepped out of the room.
The people from the Sihui Sect couldn’t help but secretly praise their own cleverness as they watched people scramble for room bookings.
They wanted to strike a talisman paper wholesale deal with Qingfeng Temple, to leave a good impression on Master Yun, and also to support Qingfeng Temple’s business.
Last night, while others were only paying for a few days, maybe a dozen days, they were the only ones who rented two extra rooms for three years.
Now, it seemed they had really scored a big win.
However, before they could relish their success, someone came to find them.
The newcomer looked the five from the Sihui Sect up and down, with eyes showing a hint of disdain.
"I heard that you, Sihui Sect, rented two long-term rooms?"
The Great Elder of the Sihui Sect’s heart skipped a beat.
In a remote city like Licheng, they were the local strongmen, but in the eyes of other Mystical Sect aristocratic families, they were just worms.
The Great Elder’s shrewd yet somewhat murky eyes rolled slightly, pulling a smile that created many creases on his face.
"May I ask who you are?"
The visitor’s tone was impatient: "Just answer my question, anything else is not for you to ask!"
Du Jun felt a flame of anger rise within him, but it was suppressed by the glances from the other elders.
The Great Elder maintained a humble attitude: "Yes yes yes, we did indeed rent two long-term rooms..."
But before he could finish his sentence, the person across impatiently interrupted him: "Those two rooms, transfer them to me now!"
Without the slightest courtesy, it was clear that the other party didn’t see the Sihui Sect in their eyes at all.
This made the other elders a bit angry, but they didn’t dare to retaliate directly.
In comparison to these deeply rooted aristocratic families in the Xuan Sect, they stood no chance.
In the past, if the other party was interested in anything, even some resources of the Sihui Sect, they would have had to give them up willingly.
But now, this was Qingfeng Temple.
Yesterday, they didn’t just open their mouths to eat and drink without understanding the situation.
The harmonious scenes from yesterday, where people only made some sarcastic remarks without daring to approach the main host, were unprecedented.
They deeply understood one thing: behind Qingfeng Temple and Yun Ran was strong backing.
Even those families that liked to stir up trouble, and make noise even without reason to show their stance and prestige, were quiet.
Now they had allied with a powerful backer, if they still got bullied, they would truly be pitiful.
Du Jun stepped forward, his face full of apology, yet his tone carried a faint hint of provocation.
"That’s really unfortunate. Our Sihui Sect just sealed a business deal with Qingfeng Temple, and in the future, we need to come here often.
Those two rooms were booked for the sake of this business, if we give them to you, it might affect things, you see..."
Once Du Jun finished speaking, the Great Elder standing by was already looking at Du Jun with a face full of anger.
"Such impudence, is this a place for you to speak? When we return, you’ll be confined!"
Du Jun instantly nodded respectfully, "Great Elder, I was wrong, it’s my impetuous nature."
The person on the other side looked at the Sihui Sect members exchanging remarks between themselves, eyes cold, then turned away with a cold snort.
He naturally didn’t suspect them of lying. If he hadn’t done his homework on them, he wouldn’t have come so abruptly.
Yet he hadn’t expected Sihui Sect to have business dealings with Qingfeng Temple.
Since he couldn’t easily suppress the Sihui Sect, there was no need to sever ties abruptly.
Though he dismissed Sihui Sect as insignificant, there was no need to offend Yun Ran and Qingfeng Temple over this, not worth it.
Better to spend this energy finding another softer target to squeeze!
Watching the person leave, the members of Sihui Sect collectively breathed a sigh of relief, and even felt a sense of vindication.
There was a thought in everyone’s mind; they hadn’t expected the name of Yun Ran and Qingfeng Temple to have such power, forcing the other party to retreat with just a few words.
Teaming up with Qingfeng Temple and Yun Ran was the most correct decision made by the Sihui Sect.
The Great Elder immediately turned to Du Jun: "This deal must be sealed, even if we must reimburse all costs ourselves or pay extra, we must take it down!"
When they first arrived, no one paid them any heed or probed their purpose.
But now, news of their business with Qingfeng Temple had gotten out, so they had to guard against any interception attempts.
Still, they had certain advantages. For example, their Sihui Sect could wholeheartedly work for Yun Ran without any benefits, even willing to bear losses if necessary.
Other Xuan Sect forces, wanting to cooperate with Qingfeng Temple, would surely want some benefits. They couldn’t bring themselves to bear losses at the expense of their pride and status.
Du Jun nodded: "Great Elder, rest assured, I will cling to Qingfeng Temple like a leech, sticking to it so no one can rip me off!"
Everyone: ...
Though crude, the words hit the mark, yet this expression was rather lacking in elegance!