"Fifth Uncle-Master, these are some clothes I've designed. Could you see if you can design some rune patterns on them to enhance their defense?" Zhang Yang displayed a blueprint in front of Hualingzi.

Hualingzi looked at the clothes on the blueprint with a peculiar expression and asked, "Where are these clothes from?"

Zhang Yang remained composed, "I saw some people from afar wearing them last time. I found them quite novel, so I noted them down."

He designed a set of leather jackets and pants because leather can be made from beast hides, which can bear rune patterns.

If other materials were used, they currently couldn't bear rune patterns, or rather, clothes made from those high-grade materials couldn't be mass-produced.

If they were just made into fashion items, they wouldn't sell for a high price.

Hualingzi frowned and pondered, "Designing rune patterns is not a problem, but to engrave them on beast hides, the beast's level needs to be quite high. At least a Golden Core realm beast, otherwise, the clothes wouldn't be meaningful."

What he wanted first was defense capability, not appearance.

As soon as the Golden Core realm beast hides were mentioned, Zhang Yang lost interest. It seemed that this route wasn't feasible for now.

Golden Core realm beasts were rarely seen around Azurecloud. If he were to buy Golden Core realm beast hides, the price would be too high and not worth it.

He decided to design some fashion items without defensive capabilities to deal with the upcoming Azurecloud Sect "Exhibition" first.

"Senior Brother, what are you busy with?" Situ Mingyue came to inquire.

Zhang Yang didn't even look up, "Designing for the Azurecloud Market. Everyone else is in seclusion, so it's up to me."

Situ Mingyue smiled and said, "I obtained the Profound Yin Art, so I had to retrain. I won't be going into seclusion so casually in the future."

"Have you finished training?" Zhang Yang finally looked up at Situ Mingyue.

His gaze froze.

Situ Mingyue was already a stunning beauty, and now, perhaps due to practicing the Profound Yin Art, her fair skin had a rosy glow, exuding a unique charm that captivated the soul.

"Senior Brother, is there something wrong with my training?"

Zhang Yang snapped back to reality and quickly said, "No problem, but Junior Sister, you'd better cover your face. Luckily, Senior Brother has enough self-control, or I'd be mesmerized by you."

It was like a young beauty returning to her prime, yet with the allure of a mature woman... truly dangerous!

Situ Mingyue showed a peculiar expression, glanced at Zhang Yang, but didn't mind his words.

She looked down at Zhang Yang's designs, "Are these the clothes you designed?"

"Do you think anyone would like them?" Zhang Yang asked curiously.

He had designed several based on past fashion styles. Anyway, they used ordinary fabrics, which didn't cost much.

However, these fashion items were novel and wouldn't be sold for less than a hundred spirit stones, justifying his designs. This world also had gold and silver, used by ordinary people. As for the exchange between gold, silver, and spirit stones, roughly one spirit stone could be exchanged for one tael of gold!

Honestly, Zhang Yang thought these things were outrageously expensive!

But these items were specifically for those wealthy Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators... they wouldn't target those with little wealth, focusing on luxury goods meant for the rich!

Situ Mingyue curiously examined the designs, which Zhang Yang had vividly conjured with his magic.

She nodded repeatedly, "Someone should like them, but how do you use this?"

Situ Mingyue pointed to a piece of women's underwear.

"You use it! Here!" Zhang Yang gestured with his hands in front of his chest.

Situ Mingyue was momentarily stunned, then quickly understood. Her face flushed red, and she glared at Zhang Yang before turning and running away.

Zhang Yang didn't mind, continuing to focus on his designs.

He thought for a moment, muttering to himself, "Some cultivators have wives, so I should make some romantic styles, easy to tear... with the strength of these cultivators, ordinary materials should suffice, right?"

He transformed into a fashion designer, working diligently.

Before long, Situ Mingyue returned. Seeing Zhang Yang still designing, she said with a hint of annoyance, "The King of the South from the Cloudmount Empire has arrived, requesting to see you at the sect gate."

"Oh!" Zhang Yang snapped back to reality and quickly said, "He's here to bring us money, I must meet him."

He put down the blueprint and flew down the mountain.

Situ Mingyue looked around to ensure no one was watching, then sneakily picked up Zhang Yang's creations and tried them on. She even used her hands to mimic the design in front of her chest, instantly transforming her appearance, making her eyes light up.

As the eldest daughter of a commercial family, she immediately judged that this item would definitely have a market.

This was much better than a chest wrap!

At that moment, she found her Senior Brother so mysterious. How could he come up with such an idea?

At the sect gate, King of the South, Shen Jun, was waiting with a few guards and three children.

Seeing Zhang Yang fly over, King of the South laughed heartily, "Greetings, Sect Master Zhang!"

"Acting Sect Master!" Zhang Yang chuckled, "My Master is the true sect master. Just call me Zhang Yang, we're acquaintances, no need for formalities."

King of the South took the opportunity to get closer, smiling, "I'll take the liberty of calling you Brother Zhang."

"No problem, Brother Shen, please follow me up the mountain." Zhang Yang warmly invited.

"Honored to accept." King of the South cheerfully signaled for the guards to stay behind, bringing the three children with Zhang Yang up the mountain, "I've come to Azurecloud with a request for Brother Zhang. I have a few juniors with decent potential, and I'd like to send them to Azurecloud Sect for training. What do you think, Brother Zhang?"

He said this openly, but secretly transmitted, "Please forgive me, Brother Zhang. Only one of them is my grandson, the other two were forced upon me by the Emperor, and I had no choice. I dare not deceive you, Brother Zhang. If there's any difficulty, you can send them all back, and we can discuss it later."

"No problem!" Zhang Yang replied secretly, while outwardly smiling, "Since Azurecloud Sect has opened its gates, we're naturally looking to recruit outstanding disciples. Since they're Brother Shen's juniors and have potential, Azurecloud Sect can train them. However, they will be disciples of Azurecloud Sect and must abide by the sect's rules."

"Thank you, Brother Zhang!" King of the South immediately expressed his gratitude, "Since they're joining Azurecloud, they will follow Azurecloud's rules. By the way, there's another matter. Regarding the cooperation on those mines, I've prepared the construction team. Once we sign the contract, we can start mining together."

Zhang Yang couldn't help but stop, quickly asking, "Did you bring the construction team? How many people?"

King of the South was a bit surprised by Zhang Yang's reaction but nodded, "As you mentioned last time, we had to be prepared, so I brought them all. It was because of them that our journey was slow. They're now at the Azurecloud Market, over three hundred people."

"Great!" Zhang Yang clapped his hands, excitedly saying, "Brother Shen, you're truly a blessing. You bring exactly what I need. Could I borrow this construction team for a while?"

How could King of the South refuse?

However, his expression was a bit unnatural, feeling somewhat awkward.

Last time he brought spirit stones and resources, this time a construction team. Was he really just a delivery man for Azurecloud Sect?