Little C, You're Not Allowed to Mention Three Hundred and Twenty Thousand Again!
Lu Ping glanced at Little A and Little B and chuckled.
There's no need to hesitate, it has to be Little B.
Because of the need to forge the Star River Myriad Blades, money was already tight.
Now that there's a legitimate and compliant opportunity to take advantage of promotions, how can we miss it?
It's like if the reimbursement standard for accommodation on a business trip is 420 yuan, then naturally you should stay in a star-rated hotel. Do you expect me to stay for 7 days straight without even breakfast?
Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[You didn't stand on ceremony at all, bringing over all the materials needed to refine the Qi-Gathering Pill, the Spirit-Chaos Lure, and the Spirit-Winding Thread from the storeroom.]
[Nominally for deriving Pill Formulas, but in reality, most of it went into your own pocket.]
The steward in charge of distributing the medicinal herbs treated you with great respect, although your daily practice of collecting the full amount of herbs made him green with envy.
He wouldn't dare stop you.
[They thought you were researching the Great Expansion Alchemy Formation, working day and night to refine the Poison Pill formula.]
[Actually, you're taking advantage of the system.]
[I Love Working, effective.]
[Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement, effective.]
[The Artisan Spirit is now in effect.]
[Overtime, effective.]
[Your benefits will triple if you spend four hours in the Alchemy Chamber each day.]
The success rate of achieving the desired result is ridiculously high.
[Okay, the so-called success rate of pills is used to evaluate Alchemists.]
[With your kind of cheat-like performance, there's no such thing as a success rate for pills; it's just 100%.]
[After two months, the Qi-Gathering Pills in your Storage Ring have piled up into a small mountain.]
[Roughly estimated, this is enough to keep you going until you reach the Golden Core Middle Stage.]
[You declare that the so-called 320,000 has nothing to do with you anymore!]
[Not only that, you've also stockpiled a large amount of Spirit-Chaos Lure and Spirit-Winding Threads.]
These top-grade Poison Pills are essential for your survival.
[The most ingenious part is that most of the materials came from the Azure Dragon Merchant Association of Commerce's accounts.]
[You've truly grasped the truth of the saying, "It's good to have a big tree to lean on for shade."]
[The same applies to the cultivation world; as long as you're in the right place at the right time, even a pig can take off.]
[You've seen quite a few of the Recording Stones from previous competitions.]
[You even studied the so-called high-level Pills residue.]
[However, you are an alchemist who has refined the Earth Grade Pills "Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder" and "Heaven-Mending Minor Restoration Pill Alchemist."]
[He's even using top-grade Poison Pill pills like the Spirit-Chaos Lure and the Spirit-Winding Thread as his standard weapons.]
[What's a high-level Pills for an average person is just so-so for you.]
[The techniques, heat control, and pharmacological combinations of those genius Alchemists from past competitions are endlessly dissected and reassembled in your eyes.]
[You've discovered that the Alchemists of the Upper Domain truly possess unique skills and techniques.]
[Your alchemy skills, enhanced by Artisan Spirit, have allowed you to master these Upper Domain techniques, from which you have benefited immensely.]
[To your surprise, Liang Yishou would seek your advice almost every ten days.]
[He always performed the disciple's salute.]
After asking him one last question, he took out a Jade Slip, which contained information about the teams participating in the competition.
[After comparing this Jade Slip with the information you bought from the Dark Hall, you'll find it to be extremely valuable.]
Liang Yishou put his heart into it.
[You didn't show it on your face, but in your heart, your opinion of Liang Yishou rose a notch.]
[A completely unaffiliated Alchemist managed to stay in the Azure Dragon Merchant Association for over a hundred years, rising all the way to the Golden Core Perfection, and still only reaching the Third-Grade Alchemist.]
[Just like how Shen Yuerong viewed you in Qingyang City —everything about you seemed ordinary, yet you've entered the top circles, even if it's just the very edge of those circles.]
This in itself is extraordinary.
Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.
[Three days until the Baodi City Qualifier begins.]
[Just as you finished storing the last batch of Spirit-Winding Thread into the Jade Bottle, the Message Jade Talisman suddenly lit up.]
[You probe the Jade Talisman with your Divine Sense,]
"Senior, I've arrived at Baodi City."
[This is Si Wangshu.]
[The Dark Hall is quite capable; this job is well worth the ten thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.]
[From Dangang City to Baodi City, crossing cities—is this the Si Clan making a statement?]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Keep a low profile and contact Si Wangshu only using the Message Jade Talisman.]
[B: Have Si Wangshu come to the Azure Dragon Merchant Association directly, and take her on a shopping spree. Then, demand that all the commission from Si Wangshu's purchases be credited to you.]
[C: An advertisement will be displayed for three days and three nights on the largest advertising space in Baodi City: "The eldest daughter of the Si Clan has come to Baodi City for inspection at the invitation of Great Forest Temple."]
Lu Ping was truly frightened by Little B.
He was in a sales position, and they were chasing after him from other industries.
Oh no, this was originally a cattle and horse system.
Little B has returned to his original job.
Lu Ping couldn't help but shout, "Don't come any closer!"
Lu Ping chose A.
[You chose A.]
You hesitated for a moment,
"You must be tired from your journey, young friend Si, please find a place to rest first."
[After a moment of silence on the other end of the Jade Talisman, Si Wangshu's message arrived again.]
"Does Senior have any instructions?"
"Please place a bet for me."
"The Azure Dragon Merchant Association Guild has qualified to represent Baodi City in the Seven-City Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition. 100,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
["Good."]
"There's one more thing."
[You added a sentence.]
"As instructed by the senior."
"Baodi City has been bustling these past few days. Since young friend Si is here, why not stay a few more days?"
"It's not too late to leave after the Baodi City Qualifier is over."
This time, the silence on the other end of the Jade Talisman lasted even longer than before.
"... This junior understands."
[Si Wangshu's voice finally came through.]
"Then this junior will await your good news in Baodi City."
The Jade Talisman's spiritual light dimmed.
[You put the Jade Talisman away with satisfaction.]
[The world of cultivation isn't just about fighting and killing; it's about human relationships and social interactions.]
[In this world of cultivation, you not only need to ride the wave of opportunity, but also rake in the profits.]
[The Seven-City Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition Baodi City Qualifier has officially begun.]
More than twenty teams gathered at the Baodi City Martial Arts Square.
[Besides the Azure Dragon Merchant Association, there are also Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, Heavenly Pill Pavilion, several Great Sects, Pills Aristocratic Clan, and the City Lord's Manor's support team.]
[The competition is divided into four groups, with six teams in each group. The team with the highest points advances.]
[Then the top four will compete for first place, representing Baodi City in the Seven-City Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition.]
Looking at this competition format, you can only admire it.
Isn't this just a copy of the format of some ball games on Blue Star?
[Group stage, points calculation... you know all too well how murky this kind of competition format is.]
[Most suitable for games with good teamwork, and also ideal for games where the house controls the game.]
Tickets to the Martial Arts Arena have been resold for as much as 10,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones each.
[You initially thought it was due to everyone's extreme passion for Dao of Alchemy.]
[You soon discover that everyone who bought tickets to enter is clutching Jade Slips from various betting companies.]
[They spent ten thousand Spirit Stones to come in, just to see firsthand how each team performed so they could decide how to bet on the next round.]
In the center of the plaza, dozens of massive Great Expansion Alchemy Formation had been erected.
[The area outside the stadium was packed with spectators.]
[Hundreds of Recording Stones floated in the sky, broadcasting every detail of the competition in real time to various restaurants and markets throughout Baodi City.]
[A dedicated interpreter booth has been set up around the martial arts training ground.]
[Two Nascent Soul Realm monsters were arguing fiercely in front of the Recording Stone.]
"Fellow Daoists! The 70th Seven-City Dao of Alchemy Grand Competition Baodi City Qualifier is now beginning!"
This year's competition is exclusively sponsored by the Heavenly Pill Pavilion! For Pills, choose Heavenly Pill Pavilion – quality guaranteed!
["We also thank Ten Thousand Treasures Tower for sponsoring the prizes! Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, buying and selling rare treasures from all over the world!"]
"Now, please welcome the first group of contestants!"
[You look at the audience seats, VIP seats, broadcast seats, betting seats, and banners from various businesses sponsoring the event suspended in mid-air.]
You've completely confirmed one thing.
[This competition had nothing to do with Dao of Alchemy exchange; it was all about generating traffic and making money.]
[Before the game started, Yan Xuanyao called you aside.]
He held the Fire Jade Gallbladder in his hand and said calmly,
"Don't stand out too much. Save your energy. Understand?"
[Options pop up.]
[A: I will follow the leader's instructions and indicate that I will definitely control the pace.]
[B: Tell Yan Xuanyao righteously and firmly that you, Lu, have never engaged in match-fixing throughout your life.]
[C: Demands a "Confidentiality Agreement for Match-Fixing" and risk compensation from Yan Xuanyao, demanding a share of the profits, otherwise threatening to file a formal complaint.]