Labor Dispatch...
[Congratulations on obtaining the Trait: Labor Dispatch (Level D) -- After working hard to join the organization, you discover that your earnings are much lower than those of others in the same position. Your earnings are reduced by 40%.]
[Current Equipment Trait (25/25):]
VIP: I'm the Client (Level S)
Tier S4: Heavy Tomato User / Salty Fish / Reverse Engineering / Work from Home
Grade A A9: I’ll Make Three Points: / Early Leave / Artisan Spirit / Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement / Quality Sleep / Bully at Home / Work Experience / Friend of Women / Men and Women Working Together Don't Tire
Grade B*11: Passive Income / Workaholic / I Love Working / Overtime / Multiskilling / Flattery / Growing Flowers at the Workstation / Exclusive Workstation / Workwear Thug / Work Buddy / Friday Syndrome]
Should we replace it?
System, are you kidding me?
Lu Ping, the Spirit Transformation Divine Lord, a dignified Grand Supreme Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, you actually used a Labor Dispatch!
Or are you mocking me for being a "Labor Dispatch" at the Desire Sea Pavilion?
Moreover, in a harmonious society, equal pay for equal work is essential.
Tongzi, you've got some nerve!
Your reduction of forty percent, is that...?
Lu Ping immediately stopped his inner rant.
You can't just talk nonsense like that.
Lu Ping chose not to change.
[That night, you are meditating in Quiet Chamber.]
[Suddenly, you feel a stirring in your heart, rise from your meditation, push open the door, and step onto the terrace.]
[You are not proficient in divination.]
[But both the Great Sun First-Emptiness Seal from the Heguang Tongchen Talisman involve Heavenly Secrets and destiny.]
[The longer you use it, the clearer that inexplicable feeling becomes; what seems like a sudden urge is by no means accidental.]
[A premonition of the Unseen fortune and avoidance of misfortune has already arisen.]
[You look up, and the night sky is clear and bright.]
[The handle of the Big Dipper points to the Po Jun star, while the tip of the handle of the Southern Dipper illuminates the Qi Sha star.]
A flash of starlight, murderous intent surged forth.
[You gaze at that star, your eyes deep and unfathomable, and murmur to yourself,]
Is that really the case?
[You sent a telepathic message.]
"Pavilion Master Hua, the time has come."
[You turn and walk back into the Alchemy Chamber. Several Restriction light up, completely isolating the Alchemy Chamber from the outside world.]
[You put the processed spiritual materials one by one into the Moon Palace Fire-Devouring Furnace, including that Yin-Yang Love-Tribulation Flower.]
[The Artisan Spirit is now in effect.]
[Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement, effective.]
[Workaholic, effective.]
[...]
Two hours later, four clumps of colorless and odorless dust remained suspended silently at the bottom of the furnace.
[This Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder also has a mid-grade Earth Grade. However, its danger far surpasses that of the Six Harmonies Void-Nurturing Pill.]
[However, for you, it makes no difference. It's still one batch of four pills, and a success on the first try.]
[With a flick of your wrist, you produced four specially made Spirit-Sealing Jade Bottles and separately packaged the four doses of the Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Transmit the message to Hua Yunzhen, and honestly hand it over.]
[B: Earth Grade Poison Pill! You've never tried it before? Have a sample first to see how salty it is.]
[C: Name the four Pills "Big Brother", "Second Brother", "Third Brother", and "Fourth Brother" respectively, then say affectionately to "Big Brother", "Big Brother, it's time to take your medicine."]
Even though Little C was always acting crazy, Lu Ping was used to it. But this time, the choice really left Lu Ping completely baffled.
What does "Little C" mean??!!
The little glutton, Lu Ping, decided to indulge himself.
Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[You have taken a whole dose of the Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder.]
[ For Heavy Tomato Users, this is in effect.]
[Salty Fish, in effect.]
[This Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder is indeed domineering. Although it's said to specifically damage the foundations of female cultivators, it can still indiscriminately attack a Spirit Transformation ant like you.]
[Hundred-Forged Medicine Body Formula, in operation.]
The more potent and dangerous the poison, the more terrifying its effects on body tempering.
[However, once you break through to the Spirit Transformation and reach the fifth level of this Cultivation Method, there will be virtually no further improvement.]
[The fifth level corresponds to the Spirit Transformation Stage, which should theoretically be the absolute limit, with no further path forward.]
[This Cultivation Method is not complicated; its core can be summarized in four words: using medicine to refine the body.]
[For a man like you, with all these advantages, even if the foundation of this Cultivation Method is poor, perfecting it is only a matter of time.]
[After a full cycle, your physical strength has only improved to a limited extent. You're still far from truly deducing the Sixth Layer, but at least you have a general framework in mind.]
[You raise your hand and point at the Void; the flames before your eyes swirl and intertwine, transforming into a handsome young man whose appearance and demeanor are identical to yours.]
You look the "Crow Daoist" with your face up and down, your brow furrowing slightly, sensing something is off.
[After a couple of breaths, you remembered.]
[This clone exudes a calm and steady aura, its Spiritual Power flowing smoothly and abundantly.]
[You just told Hua Yunzhen that you'd have to sacrifice your own life force to refine this batch of Pills.]
[Wouldn't Lu Ping's energetic appearance immediately give him away?]
[The Crow Daoist received your gaze, his eye twitched slightly, and he gave you a rather mournful look.]
[Then, he let out a muffled groan.]
[His previously steady breathing instantly became disordered and unstable, his rosy complexion turned deathly pale, and he even instinctively raised his hand to steady himself on the edge of the table beside him.]
You hand the Jade Bottle containing another dose of the Severed-Fate Hehuan Powder " to " Crow Daoist ".
[Then, you form hand seals and activate the Great Sun First-Emptiness Seal.]
[The vital energy you left in the Alchemy Chamber is being gradually erased.]
[Immediately afterwards, you activated the Formless Myriad-Breath Cloak, and your form, spiritual pressure, and even your presence in this world completely vanished without a trace.]
[The Lu Ping, having reached the door of the Alchemy Chamber, removed the numerous Formation Technique Restrictions.]
The door slowly opened to both sides.
[Outside the door, Hua Yunzhen had been waiting for quite some time.]
The moment the door opened, her gaze pierced him like a blade.
"Grandmaster Lu."
Her voice betrayed no emotion.
"The time has passed. Has what I requested been achieved or not?"
[Options pop up.]
[A: Honestly present the Jade Bottle to complete the transaction.]
[B: They demand to leave the area of the Desire Sea Pavilion before handing over the Jade Bottle.]
[C: Grabbing the doorframe, he shakily pulled out a "Delivery Slip for Earth Grade Poison Pill" and shoved it at Hua Yunzhen's face: "Wait! Let's go through the Guarantee process first! Pavilion Master Hua, please settle the final payment. We accept Spirit Stones and Supreme-Grade Furnace Cauldrons as payment. This product is guaranteed to be genuine, or ten times the price will be refunded. If it doesn't kill you, you'll get a full refund! If the effects are too strong for you, Pavilion Master, add another 3.2 million, and this Grandmaster will personally provide you with 'personal after-sales service,' offering a lifetime guarantee of satisfaction!"]