After returning from the Golden Sun Gate, Li Chen used the Secret Realm to summon people from the Chess Mountain Domain and arrange their next tasks.
Afterward, he singled out one man to stay behind. His name was Yu Bao, a mortal master artisan from the Chess Mountain Domain, and one of the few mortals to have risen to the rank of master artisan in nearly thirty years.
Li Chen had spent a great deal to modify him and a group of colleagues who met the requirements. Although the cost was far higher than for ordinary cultivators, the results had been genuinely good, greatly encouraging other mortals striving to advance.
When Li Chen shared some of what he had heard at the Golden Sun Gate, Yu Bao was delighted. "Employer, is the news true? Is the Creation Sect really going to support our work, and even provide cultivation provisions?"
Li Chen said, "Do you think I have nothing better to do than amuse myself at your expense?"
Yu Bao said excitedly, "That's not what I meant. I meant... ah, anyway, this is wonderful!"
He paced a few steps, rubbing his hands, and said with a broad smile, "The Creation Sect is a truly wealthy patron. They have money to spare! With their support, we'll be able to advance by leaps and bounds!"
Li Chen could not help laughing. This fellow had become quite the money-grubber.
Still, Yu Bao had a point. These days, none of the four essentials of cultivation could be dispensed with. The Creation Sect was the wealthiest backer of the Puppet Dao and possessed advanced technology as well. Their help would make everything much easier.
Li Chen himself was moderately wealthy, but how could he compare with the Creation Sect?
After dismissing Yu Bao, Li Chen carried