"You need accommodation?" Chen Jie asked, surprised.
"What? Guests are always welcome. Are you going to turn me away?" Wen Qiang sneered.
He knew Gu Yue was also staying here, which gave Wen Qiang a sense of unease. He knew Gu Yue admired strong individuals, and if Chen Jie used this opportunity to get close to her and win her favor, it would be terrible! Their families, Gu and Wen, were destined to marry into each other's families in the future. How could they let some nobody ruin their plans? That's why he also wanted to stay here, to keep an eye on Chen Jie and prevent him from making a move on Gu Yue. Plus, he could use his proximity to his advantage and find opportunities to woo Gu Yue himself.
Although Chen Jie didn't know his intentions, he could tell Wen Qiang meant no good. However, in business, there was no reason to turn away customers. So, he told Wen Qiang, "You can stay, but I'll warn you beforehand. If you disregard the rules of Peaceful Mountain Villa, you will pay ten times the price you would today!"
"Hmph! I wonder how long your hotel can last!" Wen Qiang scoffed. Even if his Wen family didn't make a move, the Gu family would surely target Chen Jie for their ancient cultivation techniques. At that time, the rules of Peaceful Mountain Villa would be a joke. Peaceful Mountain Villa would likely be renamed Chaotic Mountain Villa!
Chen Jie called Lü Changbu again, asking him to arrange accommodation for Wen Qiang. Three million per night! Lü Changbu was shocked again when he received this news. What a grand opening! On the very first day, four villas had already been rented out. Four villas, earning twelve million per day! It was an incredibly profitable venture. He mused that Chen Jie was truly well-connected and a business prodigy. Giving him half the shares was the right decision!
"Chen Jie, our branch company was just established, and orders are incredibly popular. I'm planning to organize a team-building event for some of the company's high-level staff. Can you come then?" Wen Qiang asked after he left. In reality, there was no team-building event; she just wanted an excuse to spend time with Chen Jie.
Chen Jie looked troubled. "As you can see the situation at Peaceful Mountain Villa, some people are restless. So, I have to be here these days."
"Oh, it's still early. I was just telling you in advance." He Yufei was disappointed but didn't press the issue.
"Alright, if I have time then, I'll come over," Chen Jie said.
"Mmm, I'll let you know then." He Yufei secretly resolved to organize the team-building event only when Chen Jie was free.
Not long after, He Yufei went to sleep. In the evening, a middle-aged man arrived at the reception of Peaceful Mountain Villa.
"I want accommodation!"
...
On the outskirts of Peaceful Mountain Villa, Yu Zhongfu and his son were driving towards the place.
"Dad, according to our investigation by secular forces, Chen Jie is currently at Peaceful Mountain Villa. He's one of the major bosses!"
Yu Zhongfu looked at Peaceful Mountain Villa and exclaimed, "A Trapped Dragon Formation!"
"Dad, what did you say?" Yu Feng was confused.
Yu Zhongfu smiled and said, "Son, today your father will teach you another lesson..."
"Dad, please don't teach me. I need to train my heart in the secular world. Let me gain insights on my own!" Yu Feng said helplessly. He felt like a primary school student with all this constant lecturing.
"Heh, no rush." Yu Zhongfu calmly pointed above Peaceful Mountain Villa. "Look there. The spiritual energy is faintly accompanied by purple energy, subtly forming a dragon's posture. And beside this purple energy, there are wisps of malevolent energy. This is the legendary Trapped Dragon Formation!"
"Dad, what does this mean?" Yu Feng asked.
"You didn't listen when I tried to teach you, and now you're asking..." Yu Zhongfu sighed. He deliberately paused. "Seeing this, what comes to your mind?"
"I thought there might be beautiful women inside," Yu Feng mumbled. He had been cultivating in the mountains for too long and was almost going crazy. He had heard that there were many beautiful women in the secular world, and with his cultivation, he could easily have them. He had been fantasizing about it all the way here.
"Vulgar!" Yu Zhongfu raised his hand and patted the back of his son's head.
"The owner of this Peaceful Mountain Villa is someone remarkable! Based on my experience, when a Trapped Dragon Formation appears, it either signifies a dragon soaring to the heavens or the dragon being slain. It seems the secular world is full of talents! Our Qingcheng Sect has been out of worldly affairs for so many years, and the times have changed!"
Yu Feng, not quite understanding, asked, "Could this dragon be Chen Jie?"
"Indeed. By obtaining the ancestor's legacy, he might be able to soar to great heights with those resources! But this is also a tribulation for him!"
Yu Feng said, "Then why don't we just take his treasures away early!"
"No rush. Chen Jie has obtained our ancestor's treasure, and his strength might increase. If we act now, he'll have some resistance. When cultivators fight, the commotion is too great! We can observe for a while and strike when he is at his weakest, delivering a thunderous blow! Then we'll leave as if nothing happened, our merits hidden."
"So, what should we do now?"
"Let's check in to Peaceful Mountain Villa first and keep a low profile."
The two quickly arrived at the reception. The manager at the reception saw that the previous four guests had all increased the price to three million per night and assumed the accommodation fees had changed. Thus, he charged Yu Feng three million as well.
"So expensive!" Yu Zhongfu and Yu Feng were stunned. Although they were from an ẩn thế sect, they didn't possess vast amounts of secular wealth. However, compared to ordinary wealthy individuals, they were not inferior. They completed the check-in procedures.
The next morning, Chen Jie received a call from Lü Changbu.
"Mr. Chen, hahaha, our business is going well. We've got two more guests!"
Chen Jie was surprised. "When did that happen?"
"Just last night!" Lü Changbu recounted what he knew to Chen Jie. Upon hearing that the two later guests did not reveal their identities, Lü Changbu had directly set the price at three million per night. Chen Jie was a little surprised. However, he felt a sense of unease. This price was unaffordable for ordinary wealthy individuals, yet six guests had arrived in one day. It was indeed somewhat suspicious. He didn't believe in such coincidences. He suspected it was highly likely related to the Gu family's ancient cultivation techniques. He immediately reminded Lü Changbu to have people keep a closer watch.
After the call, Chen Jie noticed that He Yufei had already left. A note was left on the living room table. It was a message from He Yufei to Chen Jie, stating that she had gone to work and breakfast was ready in the kitchen.
Not long after, Chen Jie finished his breakfast. Just as he finished, his phone rang. Chen Jie glanced at it and saw it was Xiao Ding calling. He was surprised, wondering if the materials he needed had been found. With that thought, he quickly answered the phone.
"Master Chen, good morning!" Xiao Ding's tone was excited.
"Good morning!"
"Master Chen, we will be meeting very soon!" Xiao Ding stated directly.