A Used Original, 99% New
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and on Tang Ping's Personal Terminal in the Virtual Universe, two account balance notifications almost blinded him.
"Get rich!"
Two accounts were displayed side by side on the screen, the company account's number being slightly glaring: 100 Hunyuan Unit.
Just three days ago, it still had 250 Hunyuan Unit. After 51% of the equity was split off to the Virtual Universe Company of the Ganwu Branch, it was left with 125 Hunyuan. Coincidentally, the Luo Family Concept Stocks were being heavily shorted by speculators, causing it to drop by nearly half.
With the news of Luo Feng's appointment as Inspector Envoy already spreading throughout the universe, those investors who followed the trend and bought stocks at high prices a few days ago are now regretting it to the core as they watch Luo Family Concept Stocks plummet in the red Tiantian.
Tang Ping casually opened the stock trading chat group he frequented. Amidst the wailing and lamentation, there was an absurd sense of finding joy in misery.
Mengmeng Universe: "Farmers toil under the scorching sun, stock trading is so hard. Staring at the candlestick chart, I cry all morning. After crying all morning, I still have to cry all afternoon. Should I add to my position or not? It's so painful. Adding would be pointless, not adding would be even more painful!"
Little Fire Dragon: "This lousy stock market is like a motherless child, only the father (which sounds like 'falling' in Chinese) is left! I really can't take it anymore!"
Zhaidong Otaku: "Yesterday I asked my buddy, 'With stock trading so exciting lately, how's your sleep?' He said it's as peaceful as a baby's."
I just praised him for his good attitude, and after a long pause, he blurted out. "I wake up three times in the middle of the night, cry myself to sleep, and then go back to sleep."
My Little Carp: "Haha, I'm so smart! I cleared out my inventory and ran away!"
System notification: User "My Little Carp" has been banned by the administrator for 24 hours.
Tang Ping smiled and closed the group chat. The moment his fingertip swiped over his personal account, his breath hitched. 1251 Hunyuan Unit —this number shone brightly on the screen.
One of the Hunyuan Unit was a gift from the family head, Luo Feng, while the remaining 1250 Hunyuan Unit were the share acquisition payment made by the Virtual Universe Company.
This wealth is something even many Immortal God would envy.
That's the magic of finance—it can make a tremendous leap in wealth in just a few days!
But Tang Ping knew even better that beneath this seemingly prosperous financial battlefield lay a brutal reality, littered with corpses. The Pareto principle, which no investor can escape, applies to investing: 80% of people become victims, while only 20% manage to get a share of the profits.
Of these two groups, some are "laid-back players" who buy and forget about it immediately, while others are manipulative bookmakers who can manipulate the market.
"Finally, I don't have to worry about resources anymore." Tang Ping stretched his limbs. Weapons, armor, resources for cultivating Plant Lifeform, and even cultivation materials reserved for his wife—all of these were now taken care of.
He didn't forget the agreement. With a tap of his finger on the terminal, he transferred 62.5 Hunyuan Unit to Babata through the fast channel of the Cosmic Galaxy Bank, which was the agreed 0.5% profit sharing.
As for Luo Feng's 30%, the generous family head had already waved it off. After deducting the share given to Babata, there were still 1188.5 Hunyuan Unit left in the account.
Tang Ping's eyes narrowed. Wealth only truly belongs to him when it is transformed into power. This money wasn't spent; it accompanied him in another way.
He opened the purchase interface of the Ganwu Treasury, and with a few swift clicks, orders were generated one after another: "Miao" Divine Weapon, original price 3 Hunyuan Unit, 70% discount, now 2.1, buy!
"Tier 5 Wind-Thunder Armor, originally priced at 5 Hunyuan Unit, now 3.5 after discount, place your order!"
"The Peak Cultivation Program for the Cloud-Touching Vine Domain Lord Level, Guaranteed Success, Original Price 620 Hunyuan Unit, Discounted Price 434, Grab it!"
The light screen refreshed, and the remaining balance was fixed at 748.9 Hunyuan Unit.
Tang Ping stroked his chin, his gaze shifting to the core objective of the procurement list: a treasure that aided in comprehending the Universe Origin Laws.
His body is naturally compatible with the Wind and Thunder Laws, but he is like a block of wood when it comes to the Space-Time Laws. Even though he has recently gained a deeper understanding of Wind-Thunder and was able to touch a trace of time fluctuations, the efficiency is still outrageously low.
Fortunately, his Proficiency Talent is practically a bug; as long as he can grasp the basics of the Time Law, his subsequent improvement speed will skyrocket. For him, the cost-effectiveness of this type of auxiliary treasure is far unmatched by others.
But when he opened the corresponding section of the Ganwu Treasury, he was dumbfounded. The prices of the treasures on the shelves were more and more shocking, with the starting price being as high as several thousand Hunyuan Unit. His balance was not even enough for a fraction of that.
On second thought, it makes sense. Treasures that can enter the Ganwu Treasury are treasures even Immortal Expert regard as precious. As long as they can help people comprehend the Space-Time Laws, their strength can achieve a qualitative leap, and their prices will naturally rise.
Tang Ping didn't dwell on the details; with a flick of his finger, he switched to the second-hand trading platform of the Ganwu Secret Realm.
He remembered clearly that many treasures that helped him comprehend the Space-Time Laws were essentially metal plates or special materials engraved with traces of these laws. Even fragments could serve as guides, though the effects were slightly less pronounced.
The treasure vault may be out of stock, but students may have it in their hands.
Sure enough, the moment the page was refreshed, several items popped up:
[Used 99% New - Original Senior Sister Flavor] Star-Track Gilded Plate Fragment *100, assists in comprehending the Space-Time Laws, 1 Hunyuan Unit /piece [Used 99% New - Comes with Six Soul Rings] Silent Void Beast Fragment, assists in comprehending the Space Law, 1 million Universe Crystal (approximately 0.1 Hunyuan Unit)
[Used 99% New · Young Woman of the Niu-Ren Race for Personal Use] Space-Time Crystal Fragment *88, assists in comprehending the Space-Time Laws, 1.32 Hunyuan Unit /piece. Tang Ping's gaze was fixed on the second treasure, and he rubbed his eyes, almost thinking he was seeing things.
He quickly accessed the database. The special feature of the Silent Void Beast was that it did not actively project laws, but rather acted like a recorder, completely preserving the spatial and temporal environment in which the Silent Void Beast lived.
The moment a cultivator places their palm on the hide, they can receive the "spacetime memories" stored within: how to adjust their body frequency to avoid tearing within spacetime folds, how to use void energy to stabilize their body when encountering spacetime storms, and even comprehend the Silent Void Beast's innate ability, "Void Step."
This is a fundamental technique for short-range Teleportation!
These memories are transmitted directly in the form of "visual imagery + instinct," making them easier to understand than any written record. Such a priceless Supreme Treasure, selling for only 0.1 Hunyuan Unit? Did the seller misprice it, allowing him to snag an incredible bargain?
Tang Ping suppressed his excitement; after all, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
He clicked the "Contact Seller" button and paused for a moment when he saw the seller's ID. It was none other than King Dragon Wing, one of the rulers of the Ganwu Secret Realm. However, the person who greeted him was probably King Dragon Wing's intelligent butler.
"Hello, is there any flaw in this fragment of the Silent Void Beast hide? The price seems to be far below the market price." Tang Ping carefully sent the message.
The smart assistant replied instantly, its tone tinged with impatience. "Can you read? Can't you see the words 'built-in soul ring'? When you use it, it might come to 'chat' with you at night."
"Huh?" Tang Ping's heart skipped a beat. "You mean, these six spirit rings represent—the deaths of their previous six masters?"
"You're quick on the uptake." The automated reply was cold and indifferent. "This thing has been sold six times, and not a single buyer survived. Want to give it a try? See if you're tough enough."
Tang Ping shook his head violently; his greatest strength was that he wasn't stubborn.
He decisively abandoned this "hot potato" and instead placed an order for a fragment of the Star-Track Gilded Plate. One fragment was naturally not enough, but it was the prudent approach to test its effects first and confirm that it could aid in enlightenment before making a bulk purchase.