On this day, Lv Yuze actually dissolved Baoyu Company. All the artists' contracts were chauffeured over to Zhang Bin's villa.

In the afternoon, nearly all the artists reported to Zhang Bin's villa, which once again became extraordinarily lively. The only problem was that the company's new office renovations were not yet complete. Consequently, Ma Rufei had arranged for a large workforce to work frantically on the renovations, estimating they would be finished in ten days. Even Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue were personally on-site supervising.

Surprisingly, Zhao Liang was also one of Baoyu Company's artists, and he dejectedly came to report as well. Upon seeing Zhang Bin and Mi Yiyao, he bowed deeply. "Greetings, Boss, General Manager. I am Zhao Liang. Please take good care of me in the future."

Zhang Bin stared at him with a piercing gaze, causing Zhao Liang to break out in a cold sweat. He nearly fell to his knees.

However, Mi Yiyao gave Zhang Bin a subtle look before offering Zhao Liang some words of encouragement. After sending the now-cheerful Zhao Liang on his way, she said to Zhang Bin, "Boss, Zhao Liang is a talented man. He's skilled at writing songs, screenplays, and comedy sketches. Our company needs talent like him. We don't need to worry about him causing trouble. He wouldn't dare."

"You're right," Zhang Bin nodded, a brilliant smile spreading across his face. He was becoming increasingly impressed with Mi Yiyao's abilities. She was truly astute and capable, a fact he'd had the pleasure of confirming just last night.

The day passed in a flurry of activity. However, the ones who were truly busy were Mi Yiyao and the Twelve Golden Flowers. Zhang Bin, on the other hand, was quite relaxed.

Zhu Danyan had departed from Yanjing to film a television series. Su Man had also returned to the hotel to attend to business, as sales of the breast-enhancing winter melon were more explosive than ever. This boom was driving the hotel's business, and there were many matters for her to handle. She was also looking forward to finishing up quickly so she could return to Qingshan County and have Zhang Bin persuade her father.

「At eight o'clock that evening.」

Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, and Zhang Haijun all arrived. The moment the three of them saw Zhang Bin, they became particularly excited.

"Brother Bin, shall we go to the Immortal Palace tonight?" Zhang Haijun asked eagerly.

"I've already arranged the work schedule; it won't delay the renovations," Ma Rufei added, his face full of anticipation.

"This is a special gesture from Xiao Jun, Brother Bin. Let's go!" Chen Chaoyue chimed in enthusiastically.

Clearly, the Immortal Palace held an immense allure for the three of them, and they were desperate to get inside. If it were just the three of them, a bunch of bumpkins, they wouldn't stand a chance. After all, only the truly talented could pass the entrance examination.

Although Zhang Bin was a farmer, he was a talent of exceptional rarity who had effortlessly crushed even Lv Yuze. Gaining entry to the Immortal Palace would naturally be a simple matter for him. This was the wager Zhang Haijun, Chen Chaoyue, and Ma Rufei had lost that day, and it was time for them to pay up.

In the past, before he knew he was being targeted by the terrifying Netherworld Organization, Zhang Bin would have been extremely excited about a place like the Immortal Palace and would have agreed without a second thought. But now, he was not in such a fine mood. He needed to cultivate diligently and find better ways to grow stronger, faster. It would be best if he could reach the Golden Core Realm within half a year to face the dreadful crisis from the Netherworld that was set to arrive in six months.

"I've been exhausted these past few days. Let's just skip it, shall we?" Zhang Bin said, his enthusiasm flagging.

Our Senior Brother has too many beauties, Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue mused to themselves. Judging by Mi Yiyao's demeanor, she's probably become his woman too. And that's not to mention the Twelve Golden Flowers, each one a peerless charmer, no less beautiful than the fairies in the Immortal Palace. It's understandable that he doesn't want to go.

Zhang Haijun, however, grew anxious. He wanted to use this trip to the Immortal Palace to get closer to Zhang Bin. As the saying goes, a true brotherhood is forged on the battlefield and in the brothel. That was a bond that could withstand anything. While one couldn't literally frequent a brothel in the Immortal Palace, the place was on an even higher level, a playground exclusive to the cultured and talented.

He said excitedly, "Brother Bin, to come to Yanjing and not visit the Immortal Palace is like not having come at all! Besides, a peerless beauty recently arrived there, a woman of truly unmatched splendor…"

"You consider a woman from a place like that an unmatched beauty?" Zhang Bin snorted dismissively.

"Brother Bin, you don't understand! A woman can't be considered a true peerless beauty unless she has graced the Immortal Palace," Zhang Haijun said passionately. "Ever since the Immortal Palace was founded last year, any starlet who wants to become famous must first enter the Immortal Palace and build a reputation. Only then can she land roles in films and television. The Immortal Palace is a stage for beauties to showcase themselves. They aren't selling their bodies; they're selling their art. And they don't sell it to the rich, the wealthy heirs, or the sons of officials. They sell it to gifted scholars, directors, authors, and powerful Cultivators."

"Is that so? What does it have to do with powerful Cultivators?" Zhang Bin was taken aback. He had assumed the Immortal Palace was like an ancient brothel—the kind where performers sold their art, not their bodies. But from the sound of it, it was vastly different.

"Brother Bin, powerful Cultivators need to take on apprentices, and naturally, they want exceptionally rare talents. It's said that real geniuses possess superb comprehension. Consequently, they are often gifted scholars and artists who achieve astonishing accomplishments in many fields. For this reason, powerful Cultivators, like Golden Core Realm Cultivators or even Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators, sometimes enter the Immortal Palace to select disciples or followers. The Immortal Palace is a gathering place for countless talented women, many of whom already have a foundation in cultivation and are worth nurturing," Ma Rufei interjected.

"Of course, some people go there just to find a woman they fancy. If the two hit it off, she might just leave with you. From then on, she's your woman," Chen Chaoyue added with a sly grin.

That last sentence hit home. For magnates like them, supporting a few women was effortless. They could even groom them to slowly build their own careers. This was the true appeal of the Immortal Palace for them, and it was also why the place could attract countless talented women, all waiting for their day to soar to greater heights.

So, the Immortal Palace is basically a high-class talent market, Zhang Bin realized with a start. Whose brilliant idea was this? And how did they actually make it work?

"Are you asking about the owner of the Immortal Palace? That would obviously be the Daoyi Sect. Si Yangze is often seen there," Ma Rufei said.

The Daoyi Sect? No wonder, Zhang Bin muttered to himself. Daring to call it the Immortal Palace... that's just supreme arrogance, looking down on everyone else. I thrashed so many of their Elders last time. If I go, will they try to get revenge? I think it's better not to go.

"Heh heh…"

Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, and Zhang Haijun all broke into sly smirks. They knew Zhang Bin was tempted.

Zhang Haijun struck while the iron was hot. "This time, an incredibly rare beauty has arrived at the Immortal Palace. She's been granted the highest rank of Fairy—Chang'e. Her name is Han Chun'er. At just nineteen years old, she has already reached the Great Perfection of the Liquid State. It's said she might even break through to the Golden Core Realm today. She's already attracted the attention of many sects."

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