Little Sun, You're So Sensible That You're Putting Me in a Difficult Position
Little A, you're a classic example of someone who's poor and lacks ambition.
Little B is still the one I like best.
Little C... is actually quite well-behaved. Be even better next time, and the host will definitely give you a few more glances.
Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[Now that the "official business" is done, it's time to get down to the really important stuff.]
[You remained seated, your fingertips lightly tapping twice on the armrest.]
[Shen Yuerong, with remarkable tact, dismissed the servants, personally poured you a cup of Spirit Tea, and stood quietly with her head bowed.]
[You tapped your fingers lightly again, personally adding another layer of Restriction to prevent prying eyes.]
Shen Yuerong watched your actions with a calm expression.
[As expected of your chosen partner, your mental fortitude is impeccable. No wonder you were able to successfully manage the simulation last time.]
[After doing all this, you took out a Spirit Stone bag and placed it in the center of the table.]
"There are 3.5 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones here."
[Your face remains expressionless, but your heart is bleeding.]
Shen Yuerong was slightly taken aback.
"Senior, what is this...?"
[You stand up, turn to look at the bustling street scene outside the window, your tone as calm as if you were having a casual conversation.]
"The Mystic Marrow Jade in the Azure Dragon Domain is about to undergo a change."
"When the price hits rock bottom, use these 3.5 million Spirit Stones to buy Mystic Marrow Jade with all your funds."
"As for how to proceed, Shopkeeper Shen has been navigating the business world for many years; I'm sure he doesn't need my input."
"Of the net profit earned, you get three and I get seven."
[After you finished speaking, the private room fell silent.]
[Mystic Marrow Jade is the most basic consumable for Talisman Masters, and its price is extremely stable; no one would hoard it for speculative purposes.]
[But this Nascent Soul stage expert not only spoke with absolute certainty, but even directly invested 3.5 million to let her manage the business.]
Shen Yuerong stared at your retreating figure, her gaze shifting uncertainly.
She keenly sensed the bloodshed hidden behind those words.
"The chessboard is set; whether you can seize this immense fortune depends on your skill."
Shen Yuerong took a deep breath and bowed to you again.
"Thank you for your trust, Yuerong will do my utmost!"
She took out a purple-gold token.
"This is Level Three VIP token from the Azure Dragon Merchant Association. Please accept it, senior."
[You take the token and put it away, your mind racing.]
[A moment later, you flipped your hand and took out a brocade pouch sealed with Restriction, placing it on the table.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: In this little pouch, I'll leave a pretentious remark to make a good connection.]
[B: Inside this brocade pouch, place a "Myriad Spirits Symbiosis Pact," and let Shen Yuerong become your contracted Spirit Beast...]
[C: In this brocade pouch, slip in a link to PinxiXi's "Cut-Off-One-Cut" feature, telling her that only by getting the help of 99 friends and family members can she break through to the Nascent Soul stage.]
Little B, tell me honestly, were you out fooling around with Little C again?
Look at Little C, he's more reliable than you!!
Lu Ping had no choice but to select option A.
[You chose A.]
[You pushed the brocade pouch towards Shen Yuerong, your voice softening, becoming increasingly mysterious and ethereal.]
"After the Mystic Marrow Jade incident subsides, you may encounter a destiny of your own."
"When you feel lost and confused about the future, Great Dao seems blocked, you can open this item and you will find something."
[What was written in that brocade pouch was precisely the phrase you used to enlighten her during the previous simulation: "Using people to control profit, or people being controlled by profit?"]
Shen Yuerong held the brocade pouch in both hands, feeling as if it weighed a ton.
[Following the trajectory of the previous simulation, Shen Yuerong made a fortune during the storm and will return to the Azure Dragon Upper Domain a year later to attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul.]
[When you were leaving a year later, your casual remark awakened her, forging a deep and lasting bond.]
[You cannot stay here any longer, nor will you return to this private room a year from now.]
[Since we're going to make a move anyway, we might as well lay the groundwork beforehand.]
Shen Yuerong carefully put away the brocade pouch, bowed deeply once more, her eyes filled with reverence.
"Your words of wisdom, senior, will never be forgotten by Yuerong!"
[You stand up, flick your sleeves, and step out of the private room.]
[As you walked out of the Azure Dragon Merchant Association gates, you looked up and glanced at the magnificent City Lord's Manor in the center of the city.]
[You've already used up most of what you earned from clearing your inventory, and now you've tied up another 3.5 million in Mystic Marrow Jade. Your cash flow is once again in jeopardy.]
[The Poor God, he'll follow you like a shadow.]
[The richest person in the entire Qingyang City is undoubtedly the City Lord Sun Jingli.]
That old fox has been entrenched here for many years, backed by a powerful figure; his wealth is unimaginable.
[But you've reviewed the simulated memories several times; this Sun Jingli is incredibly cunning, he never directly provoked you from beginning to end.]
[Little Sun, you're so understanding, it puts me in a difficult position.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Resist greed and turn to head towards the Teleportation Hall.]
[B: Let's take a stroll around the City Lord's Manor and see if Sun Jingli, that Half-Step Spirit Transformation, is foolish enough to jump out and offer himself up as a free kill and Spirit Stones.]
[C: You straighten the "Workwear Thug's " safety helmet, pull out a megaphone, and kick open the City Lord's Manor gate. Does being sensible put food on the table? No fire extinguishing talisman next to the Pill Furnace? Fire hazard, fine 3.2 million! Guard twelve hours straight without Overtime? Violation of Labor Law, another 32 million! If this old fox is too clean, then just storm into the backyard to investigate "illegal Dual Cultivation." Today, even if we turn the mansion upside down, we'll crack down on prostitution and illegal activities and squeeze every last penny out of him!]