Appointment

Lingxiao City.

Although the elite forces of the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Meteor Guard attacked some time ago, causing panic, the war did not directly spread to Lingxiao City because the enemy Gu Jinlai been defeated from hundreds of miles away. After a brief moment of chaos, the situation quickly calmed down.

Once the city of Gu Jinlai had a leader, Lingxiao City returned to normal, and the people went about their lives as usual.

"Yuanling Pill".

In the quiet room, Gu Jinlai felt his own boiling spirituality, and his expression was somewhat surprised.

He has just taken a Yuanling Pill.

This elixir was originally made to restore the spirituality of the Celestial Master, and it contains a large amount of spiritual substances, so concentrated that they can be directly absorbed.

However, the process of the Celestial Master absorbing the spiritual essence of the Yuanling Pill causes a large amount of spiritual essence to dissipate, so the recovery effect cannot be described as immediate.

Normally, after a Celestial Master's spiritual energy is exhausted, it usually requires three or four Yuanling Pills and takes three or four days to fully recover.

Thanks to the refining efficiency of the "Great Sun," it was clearly felt from Gu Jinlai that the spirituality in that Yuanling Pill had hardly dissipated.

He refines one Yuanling Pill, which is equivalent to five or six for others.

And it only takes half a day.

"The price of Yuanling Pills has plummeted from nearly matching that of Spirit Nourishing Pill a hundred years ago to now being roughly equivalent to that of Qi Refining, which translates to about 100,000 taels of silver..."

A little calculation from Gu Jinlai.

If the Celestial Master does not receive the Yuanling Pill, it will take a month to recover from the depletion of his spiritual consciousness.

It takes at least ten years to forge a Spirit Artifact.

To fully utilize the Yuanling Pills in refining artifacts, at least 360 Yuanling Pills must be invested.

That is, 36 million taels of silver.

Although Spirit Artifact are priceless and hard to find, a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator would often go bankrupt for a single Spirit Artifact flying sword, but...

Most of the Spirit Artifact sell for over ten million.

It's not about those low-cost-performance features—such as adjustable temperature, customizable size, color conversion, and shape change.

Therefore, unless one is in a hurry, no one would use Yuanling Pills to refine Spirit Artifact.

But if one of his Yuanling Pills is equivalent to three or four of others', and it only takes one or two days...

"So, I can use sixty to eighty Yuanling Pills and spend less than half a year to refine a Spirit Artifact?"

Sixty to eighty Yuanling Pills cost between six hundred and eight million taels of silver.

In six months, he made a net profit of two million.

This money-making efficiency...

"It's already very fast."

This Gu Jinlai.

He possessed Lingxiao City and Yuanhua City.

Although the tax revenue of these two cities cannot compare with that of large cities like Changjun and Baihe, it is only about ten million yuan when combined.

He earns four million a year.

The profits have already exceeded those of the entire Lingxiao City.

"However, I cannot sell the Spirit Artifact I have crafted."

It Gu Jinlai.

It cannot be sold, but it can be used to refine Spirit Artifact...

It is urgent.

"My most important task right now is to complete the close-in weapon system's spirit sharing as soon as possible. Otherwise, each time the True Spirit possesses, it will consume one or two beams of clear light... The expenses are too great."

With this thought in mind, Gu Jinlai have made their decisions.

Purchase!

Buy Yuanling Pills!

Let's refine the close-in weapon into Spirit Artifact first.

At that time, there will be no need for his True Spirit to possess him; others can intercept and kill the flying sword of the Nascent Spirit Transformation True Person.

"Speaking of the flying swords of the Spirit Transformation True Person..."

Close-in weapon systems that have been sought to be improved Gu Jinlai.

If he can enable close-in weapon systems to lock onto targets based on the special energy of "divine thought," then could a radar antenna array model be created to give it the ability to detect all "divine thought" energy within its range?

If we could do that...

From then on, whenever Spirit Refining entered the territory of Lingxiao City, he would be able to detect them immediately.

In this way, he will no longer fear that a Spirit Transformation True Person might be hiding outside the city and suddenly attack him.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

This Gu Jinlai.

While radar detection is designed for aircraft and missiles, this world...

A spacecraft is roughly equivalent to Primordial Spirit True Lord, while a missile is roughly equivalent to Spirit Transformation Grandmaster's flying sword.

Therefore, he naturally had to learn to improve his skills in a targeted manner.

"Take it one step at a time, first refine the close-in weapon into Spirit Artifact."

Radar...

He can't build it.

I really don't know how.

This is also considered a high-end product.

"So, apart from knowing how to make gunpowder, Gatling guns, rocket launchers, and understanding the principles of nuclear bombs... I'm good for nothing."

Gu Jinlai, people have exhaled a sigh of resentment.

At this moment, disciple Gu Xiangyang's voice rang out. "Ancestor, someone from the Purgatory Sect has arrived. It's Elder Zhao Qian... He doesn't seem to be here to interrogate us."

"Zhao Qian".

Upon hearing this name, Gu Jinlai had already guessed the Purgatory Sect's attitude, and immediately smiled slightly, "Please come in."

In the reception room.

Zhao Qian politely accepted the tea poured by Gu Chaoyang, his face showing no trace of the arrogance of a Spirit Refining Elder of the Purgatory Sect.

You're welcome.

Things are different now.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Jinlai greeted him with a smile, "Elder Zhao, what brings you here?"

"Elder Gu."

Zhao Qian immediately stated his position. "Congratulations to Elder Gu for not only occupying Lingxiao City, but also for defeating Heavenly Gang Sect and occupying Yuanhua City, which has made great contributions to the expansion of our Purgatory Sect."

"Elder Zhao, you flatter me. It was just a coincidence."

"Haha, I'm just telling the truth."

Zhao Qian then laughed and said, "The sect was overjoyed when it learned of this. The sect leader immediately summoned the hall masters to discuss the matter and decided to reward Elder Gu for his great contribution. If Elder Gu had not just been promoted and was still inexperienced, it would not have been difficult for him to be promoted directly to Red-Robed Elder based on this achievement of expanding the territory."

"It's good that I haven't disappointed the sect leader."

The speculations held by people Gu Jinlai have been confirmed.

As for the Red-Robed Elder?

He has already demonstrated the combat power to intercept the flying sword of a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator. If he advances to the Red Robe level, will he be allowed to join the Council of Elders?

If we give in, those are the decision-making bodies of the Purgatory Sect!

Given that it's clear to everyone that there's already a rift between the two sides, who would dare to make this decision?

If they don't allow it...

It also violates the rules of the Purgatory Sect.

Therefore...

"I'm curious what reward the sect gave me."

"The sect leader went to the sect's treasury and spent half a day carefully selecting a Secret Method for you."

As Zhao Qian spoke, his disciple Zhao Haifeng handed him a precious box. "Didn't Elder Gu switch to the Celestial Master path? This is the blueprint for the construction of the Floating Island, the most magnificent creation of the Celestial Masters a hundred years ago!"

"Floating island?"

Gu Jinlai.

He embarked on the path of the Celestial Masters, having heard of some of the most wondrous creations of the Celestial Masters sect.

Such as the Star Gate, the Heavenly Dragon, and the floating island in front of us.

These creations far exceeded the imagination of cultivators.

These creations originally belonged to the top secrets of the Heavenly Master Lineage. Not to mention ordinary Celestial Masters, even the Celestial Emperor might not be qualified to come into contact with them.

However, since the decline of the Celestial Masters over the past century, the surviving Celestial Masters have revealed their top secrets in order to survive, and thus they have become known to the world.

Floating islands...

That's the kind of product it is.

A colossal creature created by thousands of celestial masters at the Celestial Masters' Holy Land over a century.

Currently, within the Great Qian territory, let alone thousands of Celestial Masters, it is unknown whether even a hundred Celestial Masters have survived.

The Purgatory Sect bestowed this construction plan upon him...

The most expensive non-essential item.

"Sect Master is very kind."

Gu Jinlai.

Not surprising at all.

"Did the sect leader have any other instructions?"

"Never."

Zhao Qian said, "I only hope that Elder Gu can help out in Baihe City as much as he can. Also, sometimes the Purgatory Sect sends people from Yuanhua City to Star Province to go to Baihe City to provide assistance. I hope Elder Gu can take care of them."

"Of course."

Gu Jinlai smiled and said, "As a member of the Purgatory Sect, these are my duties."

"That's good, that's good."

Zhao Qian also had a big smile on his face.

Both sides have understood each other's bottom line, and the following communication...

Naturally, it's just empty talk.

After Zhao Qian led his disciples away, Gu Chaoyang said with some admiration, "Our ancestor was truly prescient; the Purgatory Sect is indeed..."

"It's just a stopgap measure."

Gu Jinlai calmly said, "We just need to wait for the situation in Baihe City to stabilize and for the Purgatory Sect to free up their resources. They will definitely use Baihe City as a base to attack Lingxiao City and Yuanhua City."

Gu Chaoyang listened, calmed down, and nodded.

"The people from the Purgatory Sect have arrived. Judging by the time, the Meteor Guards should be here soon as well."

Similar to speculations from Gu Jinlai.

The next morning, Gu Jinlai arrived at the living room again.

Here, a group of people were also waiting patiently.

The person in the lead was none other than Chen Jiuwen, the Red Star Envoy of the Red Star Department, who was responsible for receiving him when Gu Jinlai first went to Meteor Guard.

Seeing Gu Jinlai walking in from outside, the Crimson Star Envoy felt a mix of emotions.

Gu Jinlai...

The scene of visiting Meteorite Guard overnight just a few months ago still feels like yesterday.

At that time, he had just offended the Amakusa Pavilion and was about to face their swift retaliation. He had no choice but to offer the Mysterious Steel Armor forging method to the Meteor Guard in order to protect himself.

He stood before the Gu Jinlai...

A single word can decide their life, death, and future.

But now...

How long has it been?

Gu Jinlai, he has not only been promoted to a higher rank, but has also been able to sit on equal footing with others, and has also been in charge of the two cities of Yuanhua City and Lingxiao City.

This was a perfectly legitimate takeover, leaving the Meteor Guard helpless for a short time.

Such power...

Compared to this Red Star Envoy, he was far superior.

"True Person Chen? It's been a long time."

Gu Jinlai, people have bowed respectfully.

"Ancient Celestial Master... should now be called Ancient Star Envoy."

Chen Jiuwen forced a smile, "I have come here to congratulate Gu Zhangxingshi. During his tenure as the head of Lingxiao City, Gu Zhangxingshi first defeated Elder Yang Kan of the Purgatory Sect to avenge Commander Su and enhance the prestige of our Meteor Guard. He then defeated Lin Xiao, the deputy sect leader of the Purgatory Sect, who was invading our Star Province, in Yuanhua City. His achievements are outstanding. After discussion among the three ministers, Gu Tianshi was promoted to the position of head of the Star Lord Department, succeeding Zhang Lu, the head of the Star Lord Department who was unfortunately killed by the Purgatory Sect. He will oversee the peace and tranquility of Lingxiao City, Yuanhua City, and Baihe City."

In just a few words, he directly expressed the attitude of Meteor Guard towards turning hostility into friendship Gu Jinlai.

Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Gu Zhangxing Envoy, the ministers have entrusted you with important responsibilities. You must perform well and restore order to the three cities as soon as possible."

He Gu Jinlai.

If he hadn't killed Su Tong, he would have been genuinely moved.

But now...

He smiled and accepted the order, "I will certainly not disappoint the three ministers."