7. One Year Later

A young master from a big family decided to eat in the new popular restaurant in the street. He called his buddies and his friends and made way to a Castle like building.

The building was situated on a hill, and it looked as if it had been constructed from pure gold. What was most remarkable about it was that there was a massive golden dragon engraved onto the roof of the building, and it was roaring to the heavens, presenting a formidable and majestic sight to behold.

The golden building appeared to be rather similar to the imperial palaces of the mortal world, and all of the mortals passing through the area regarded the building with awe and veneration in their eyes.

The words "Immortal Gather Point" were visible above the gate of the golden palace, inscribed in ancient text.

This is the place where loose cultivators sell their treasures. Also there are a lot of shops inside the plaza that got rented by many people. The place is guarded by Nascent soul realm guards. And also it is under a powerful sect.

The young master paused momentarily to look around, this is the second time he is coming here but still he couldn't help but look at the place in awe.

Upon entry, he was greeted by the sight of a vast and spacious hall. There were many cultivators dressed in different attire in the hall, but the majority of them were at or below the Golden Core Realm, and there were barely Nascent soul Realms .

To the left of the hall was a large shop that was selling all types of treasures, pills, and spirit materials. The wares being sold here seemed to be of a slightly superior standard to the wares sold in the shops in the city, and as a result, it was attracting quite a few customers.

To the right of the hall was another shop with a series of long stone tables placed outside. It seemed to be a shop that exclusively dealt in acquisitions, and there were many cultivators lined up outside, waiting to sell things to the shop.

Then the young master flipped a hand over to produce a jade slip before injecting his spiritual sense into it. It's Map of the Castle. He found the restaurant he was looking for.

He and his friends entered a bustling restaurant. They ordered some food and tasted it 

"Young master Bai Songshi, do you like it?" one of the girls in his group asked.

"Delicious, First off, the ingredients were great. I had no idea where they were coming from but every ingredient including the potatoes, corn, rice, flour and meat were all of exceptional standard." The young master whose name is Bai Songshi replied.

"These are all spiritual foods. Of Course they feel good." Suddenly they heard a sound to their left. It's a middle aged man who is sighing at something and drinking wine. Many because he is drunk his tone sounded little rude

"How dare you speak to young master Bai like that." The girl was about to flare up but the young master held her hand to hold her back. The girl blushed and sat.

"Hey waiter, I will pay everyone bills here , except for this man." Everyone in the restaurant heard him and cheered.

The young master had a smug look and looked at the drunken man, but to his surprise the man smiled at him and said , "Thank You."

He was little taken back, he wanted to make the man angry but he got angry instead. In rage he called the waiter again, "Waiter, I will order an expensive drink to every table except for this man's table."

Everyone cheered again and even shouted "Young master Bai Songshi is the best."

The Young Master had a smug look and looked over the table, he was taken back because the man was still looking at him with a calm smiling face and said, "Thank You."

The friends of the young master knew what was about to happen. They tried to stop him but it was too late, "I'll order the expensive desserts to everyone at the table , except for this one."

After saying that, the young master and his friends turned their heads slowly. Unsurprisingly the man was looking at them and smiling and said, "Thank You so much Young Master Bai Songshi."

After the meal the young master paid the bill and called the waiter and asked in low Voice, "Who is that man? Does he have some loose screw in his head."

The waiter looked at the young master while trying to hold back the laughter. He said, "No sir, he is the owner of this restaurant."

The owner is none other than Tyler White. The Restaurant name is "Spiritual Bytes."

It's been a year since Tyler joined Frozen Heart Sect. He is practising a cultivation art called Lake View art. It is water attribute type art. Since his attributes are ice, starting with water is the best and easy way. Even if it is easier for everyone, that is not the case for Tyler.

For Tyler, the cultivation art was far more profound than he had anticipated, and even after an entire year, he was still yet to even understand all of its content. He felt as if he had grasped onto something, but at the same time, he felt as if he understood nothing.

"That is because Lake view Art is the toughest one out there even though it is just qi refining realm cultivation." A pleasant voice snapped out of his daze as he looked at the charming girl in front of him.

"Senior sister Priscilla" Tyler smiled at her.

"Junior brother, Lake View art is nothing but imagining oneself as Lake. That's what my master said to me too. Well I don't understand what that means."

"Imagine Oneself as Lake" Tyler pondered for a moment before thanking his senior sister.

Tyler left the sect and decided to do business. He rented a shop in 'Immortal Gathering Point' plaza and made a Hotel. He doesn't care about ingredients at all. All he needed to copy the veggies. He hired some qi cultivators and some mortals as workers. 

He also uses sect names for protection and all. So he has to pay some remuneration on the income to the sect. He doesn't care about the money at all. It is just a facade to hide his wealth.

"What brings you here, Senior Sister?" Tyler asked.

"Am I not allowed to visit? Junior brother?" She asked as she put on an angry expression.

"Of Course not, Waiter bring senior sister her favourite dishes." He gave an order and turned to his senior sister and explained patiently , " I mean if there are any orders that senior sister wanted to give?"

"I don't dare to give any orders to the juniors. I am just lucky enough to become a foundation building realm. Though I am  an Inner disciple, I still lack some spirit stones. That's why I came to see my younger brother if you have any jobs for me?"

Tyler was baffled. Well, not fully baffled. Humans are the only creatures in the world where they need money to survive. So it's not surprising that his senior sister wants a job.

"But, isn't the allowance of the sect not enough?"

"Not enough junior brother. You have no idea how much a girl needs to spend solely on herself. Especially when it comes to beauty like me." She slightly showed her curves and gave him a teasing look. The thing is Tyler is famous in the sect for money making. In a year he opened a restaurant and then made some money. No one knows how much he makes. But he already owned a mansion in the sect.

Priscilla is a greedy girl. But that doesn't mean she will suck up to the Rich man. She just wanted to see if there are any Jobs that her junior brother can offer.

"Actually I want a host for my auction hall." Tyler said after thinking for a moment.

"Auction Hall? You have an auction hall?"

"Yes, I am gonna open a new one. It's on the third floor. Senior sister, are you ok-"

"Please Hire me." Priscilla shouted with excitement.

Easily he got an Auctioneer and a beautiful one that is.

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Cold lake water flowed out between the mountains and bright moonlight shone, illuminating the lake, giving a sheen that resemble fish scales.

"Junior brother, I don't think it will work." Priscilla said 

"Let me try my first senior sister." Tyler said as he divided into the lake. He swam to the bottom and sat crossed legs.

He began to chant the incantation in his mind as he tried to feel the lake. Priscilla rubbed her eyes. Because for a second Tyler vanished and became one with water before turning back. There is no way that could have happened. She thought for herself and continued to protect him.

A gentle energy suddenly enveloped in his heart. Then, it instantly surged into his limbs, bones, and soul, greatly strengthening them.

Tyler White Finally stepped into 1st stage of Qi refining realm.

Tyler opened his eyes and shouted "Yes". But he forgot he was inside the lake so the water entered his mouth. Priscilla laughed and waved her hand. He was thrown out gently by her.

Both Tyler and Priscilla looked at each other and laughed. Tyler has officially become a cultivator.