Art Is Priceless, No Tickets for Sale!

The performance is over...

But the audience lingered, reluctant to leave, pulling at Gu Mingchao and asking when the next performance would begin.

In response, Gu Mingchao smiled and called Xinghe over.

In response to the inquiries from these influential figures, Chu Xinghe's implication was that he wouldn't be able to act in any more...

But alas, the Grand Elder spoke too quickly...

"Please don't make things difficult for Xinghe. He has put in a lot of effort for this performance these Xinghe few days. As for the later performances, there may not be any for the time being, but please rest assured that the Southern Branch will be putting on many similar performances in the future. If you like them, you are welcome to come and watch."

As the elder spoke, he winked at Lu Chengqing.

How could Lu Chengqing not understand the Grand Elder's thoughts? If they could use these big shots to spread the word about this performance today, Haotian Tower would make a fortune in the future.

"Thank you all for your positive feedback on our performance today. Haotian Tower will certainly live up to Senior Brother Xinghe's expectations. We will continue to improve the performance and strive to create an even more perfect story. Please look forward to it. If you like it, please buy tickets and come to see Haotian Tower's performance."

As soon as Lu Chengqing finished speaking, Chu Xinghe jumped out. "Junior brother, you're wrong about that! Our performance today isn't for selling tickets later. This is art, and art is priceless. How can we sell tickets!"

Chu Xinghe looked indignant.

Are you trying to give me a fantasy blockbuster? Are you going to give me the ultimate special effects?

I'm going all in this time!

This is art! How can our refined art compare to the vulgar stuff from Star Moon Tower?

We emphasize that art is priceless, we...

No tickets for sale!

Still want to make money?

There's not even a window, let alone a door.

You guys love performing, huh? You're trying to pull this art stunt on me, aren't you?

Alright... From now on, our Haotian Tower will be promoting something for the sake of art... Can we really charge people for such refined art?

Our performances are free; our main focus is on artistic dedication.

We don't even sell tickets, so how are we supposed to make money?

Not to mention the bigwigs, even the Grand Elder was dumbfounded...

No tickets sold?

It's important to understand that this performance alone, with all the special effects and ghosts of the Fengdu Grand Formation being maximized, takes a toll, not to mention the various expenses incurred by the musicians themselves.

Why aren't they selling tickets?

Lu Chengqing was dumbfounded. "Senior Brother Xinghe, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all! Our performance was so amazing, shouldn't we be making a killing selling tickets?"

What does it mean that we're not selling tickets? Aren't we losing a lot of money if we don't sell tickets?

Gu Mingchao remained silent, as he couldn't understand Gu Mingchao 'Xinghe decision not to sell tickets and chose to Watch Quietly as Things Change.

Our Vast Heaven Sect has invested so much manpower and resources, even using the Fengdu Grand Formation, to create such an explosive performance, and then we're not selling tickets? Giving it to everyone for free? Isn't that a bit too outrageous?

Just as the Grand Elder was pondering what Xinghe was up to, Zheng Yu spoke up.

"Senior Brother Xinghe is right. The word 'art' is very fitting for today's performance. Just as Senior Brother Xinghe said, art is priceless. If it were to be put on a price tag, wouldn't that be an insult to art? With the Ghost Emperor performing, what value can be measured?"

After Zheng Yu said this, many bigwigs nodded in agreement.

That makes perfect sense. The performances of the Vast Heaven Sect are far more elegant than those vulgar shows like those of the Star Moon Tower, where performers wear increasingly revealing clothing.

Although we often spend money to criticize the performances at Star Moon Tower, that's mainly for the purpose of criticism. But can high art be measured by monetary value?

Seeing everyone nodding in agreement, Chu Xinghe was overjoyed. This was priceless art; how could he possibly lose?

Before Chu Xinghe could be happy for more than five seconds, Zheng Yu pulled out a pile of spirit stones.

"Senior Brother Xinghe said that art is priceless, so Zheng Yu am extremely fortunate to be able to see such art today. These three thousand spirit stones are my way of Zheng Yu respect for art."

After saying this, Zheng Yu handed the spirit stone to Ma Liang.

Seeing Zheng Yu's action, the other big shots nodded in approval. Zheng Yu really does have the style of his Senior Brother Xinghe.

Using the Fengdu Grand Formation and the Ghost Emperor as performers is a desecration of the Ghost Emperor, no matter what kind of tickets are sold for it. So, selling tickets for this would be an insult, but showing respect is a completely different matter.

Seeing Zheng Yu make a move, the group of big shots naturally had no reason to take advantage of it for free. In an instant, one offered three thousand words of respect, another five thousand words of gratitude, and yet another ten thousand words of admiration, and the scene immediately descended into chaos.

Ma Liang was so overwhelmed by the constant stream of respect he received from all sides that he became numb.

Thank you all for your kind words of appreciation!

Thank you, Senior Brother Xinghe, for the priceless value of art.

Tears welled up in Lu Chengqing's eyes. Lu Chengqing knew the performance had been a great success.

Lu Chengqing had even planned to use this opportunity to promote the performance to the whole world, and then Haotian Tower would make a fortune from such live performances.

At that time, my Haotian Tower will make a fortune selling tickets.

But seeing the respect from all sides at this moment, Lu Chengqing realized how shallow he had been... how superficial he had been!

If we actually hold various performances, then no matter how high-end, sophisticated, or classy our performances are, they are simply commercial performances.

Making money is one thing, but how is it any different from the vulgar performances at Star Moon Tower?

But now, Senior Brother Xinghe's statement that art is priceless has directly distanced our performance from the vulgar performances of Star Moon Tower.

This isn't a performance, this is art!

Our art isn't something just anyone can appreciate. You can tell by the respect these big shots show it; ordinary people simply look down on it.

Our main focus is on the high-end market. Although we haven't sold a single ticket, we've received respect from all sides.

Our art is above all else.

Senior Brother Xinghe truly has a long-term vision.

The Grand Elder smiled as he watched the respect emanating from all sides.

When Xinghe said they wouldn't sell tickets, the Grand Elder was actually a little puzzled. How would we make money if we didn't sell tickets?

But now the Grand Elder truly understands Xinghe's good intentions.

First of all, our Vast Heaven Sect really doesn't need these pittances. If we really hold a performance and sell tickets, it won't be interesting if the ticket price is too low, and if it's too high, I guess some people will jump out and say that the Vast Heaven Sect is crazy for money, right?

But now that Xinghe has come up with this idea, there is no longer any such concern.

Our Vast Heaven Sect's performances are all free; we don't sell tickets. Our art is priceless.

But if you come to see our art, shouldn't you take the initiative to show your respect for it?

Look at how the big shots have shown their respect; how can you not reciprocate?

So although our art is free, we do receive respect.

No matter how popular the performance is, who can say that our Vast Heaven Sect is greedy for money? Xinghe's move has completely blocked all possible negative effects in the future.

The phrase "Art is priceless, only respect matters" elevated the performance of the Vast Heaven Sect to a whole new level.

From now on, Haotian Tower will follow this model, with all performances emphasizing the priceless value of art!

Chu Xinghe had no idea what it meant for art to be priceless; all he wanted to do now was stab Zheng Yu Chu Xinghe death.

Did I mean when I said art is priceless?

Am I asking for a tip?

I just wanted to give you guys a chance to get something for free, okay?

Are you, Zheng Yu, born to sabotage me? You jump out and give me rewards without warning, have you ever considered my feelings, Chu Xinghe?

Although Ma Liang tricked me today, my art is priceless, and not selling tickets is a complete disaster, okay?

But I haven't even gotten to the bottom of the problem yet, and you're shoving a volcano into it? Are you out of your mind, Zheng Yu?

What happened to the saying art is priceless? Am I begging for donations from you guys?

The problem is, how do I refuse a tip from a friend now?

Chu Xinghe could only speak calmly, "Lu Chengqing, remember to properly thank everyone for their respect in the future..."

My buddy, you suddenly declare that the Vast Heaven Sect's art is priceless, so I'll offer you my respect... This has suddenly elevated a transaction to the level of art, how do I deal with this?

At this moment, the bigwigs from all sides expressed their opinions one after another, saying that the Vast Heaven Sect should hold more such artistic events... As long as Haotian Tower holds one, we will definitely go to watch it with our respect.

Lu Chengqing thanked every big shot who offered their respect, and at that moment Lu Chengqing felt as if he had been elevated.

Although Haotian Tower was very elegant in the past, many people secretly criticized it, saying that Haotian Tower elegance was all bullshit and nothing but empty boasting.

But today Lu Chengqing declared that if anyone dares to say such a thing again, he, Lu Chengqing, will confront them directly.

See... From now on Haotian Tower focus on the idea that art is priceless. We won't charge any fees, but we will still accept respect from others.

Just now, Senior Brother Xinghe said he wanted to thank all the big shots for their respect?

Lu Chengqing pondered for a moment, wondering how he could express his gratitude.

Lu Chengqing quickly came up with an idea!

To express his gratitude for the respect shown by these influential figures, Lu Chengqing decided to create a Tribute Ranking, inscribing their respect upon Tribute Ranking. This would serve as a way to thank them and also allow future leaders to see just how respectful the top figures on the list truly are.

This Tribute Ranking is also a testament to the continued efforts of Haotian Tower.

Lu Chengqing immediately expressed his thoughts and thanked all the esteemed figures once again, stating that Haotian Tower's Tribute Ranking would never forget them!

After listening to Lu Chengqing's words, all the big shots on the Tribute Ranking nodded in agreement.

Chu Xinghe was in tears...

Holy crap... Lu Chengqing, you're the one who really knows how to play the art game... You just randomly create ranking lists, are you trying to defy the heavens?

Chu Xinghe really wanted to slap himself across the face right now.

What the hell did I do today...? Couldn't I just focus on selling tickets? What the hell did I say about art being priceless? Was that what I meant?

And Lu Chengqing, is this what I meant by asking you to thank someone? With this "Tribute Ranking" going up, how are those freeloaders supposed to face the world?

They're all big shots, but how can those who aren't on the Tribute Ranking live?

Are the big shots ranked lower in the list because they're poor?

Lu Chengqing, you call this gratitude? That's blatant moral blackmail, you know that...