Yuanhao remained at the Golden Ape Blessed Land to oversee various miscellaneous affairs.
The other Nether Toad, having completed the tasks assigned by Lu Li as planned, had already returned to the Beyond Heaven Dao Academy.
"Master, these are two fourth-tier spirit medicine that I obtained from Heavenly Wolf."
"My appearance and disturbance have attracted the attention of many powerful demons. Is your plan progressing smoothly, Master?"
The Nether Toad transformed into human form, dressed in dark green, and stood outside Lu Li's secluded underground palace.
It gave a detailed report on the things it had caused in Heavenly Wolf Blessed Land.
Following Lu Li's instructions, it feigned madness and foolishness in the Heavenly Wolf Blessed Land, successfully attracting the attention of many powerful demons.
Not only that, but in the end, the Heavenly Wolf Demon Ancestor couldn't stand it anymore and gave it two fourth-tier spirit medicine.
Seeing that the time was almost up and he had obtained the spirit medicine, Nether Toad returned to the Dao Academy.
After returning, Lu Li had already gone into seclusion, so it took the two fourth-tier spirit medicine to find Lu Li.
After a long while, Lu Li's slightly muffled voice finally came through the conversation.
"Hiccup~!"
"Keep this spirit medicine to heal your wounds. The Prefecture-Breaking War is imminent, so you must hurry to recover."
Lu Li's voice sounded drunk, as if he had drunk quite a bit.
Upon hearing this, Nether Toad did not ask any further questions. He respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute, accepted the spirit medicine, and flew back to the outer courtyard to stand guard.
Inside the underground palace, Lu Li had already drunk more than half of the jar of ancient monkey wine in front of him.
His face was flushed, and he was breathing heavily.
His cultivation level was already very close to the Late Golden Core.
The Wannian Monkey Wine is rich in Spiritual Power and has extremely strong effects.
Even his alcohol tolerance was astonishing; the dignified True Lord was already completely drunk after just a few sips.
People tend to overthink when they're drunk.
Especially after Lu Li returned, he discovered that his eldest disciple had run away.
I was immediately filled with alarm.
"Foolish disciple, why take such a risk?"
"Follow me, and I'll find a way to improve your talent sooner or later."
"Sigh~"
Thinking of his first disciple, Lu Changming, whose whereabouts were unknown.
Lu Li couldn't help but sigh.
Changming and Changye were extremely filial to their master, but they were getting a little anxious.
I never expected that the most composed Changming would do something so impulsive.
That's enough. I don't expect my beloved student to achieve great things; I only hope he can return safely.
Take a deep breath and Lu Li circulating your Cultivation Method.
Silently refining the power of the alcohol.
Everything in the outside world began to develop rapidly.
Lu Li's acceptance of the Golden Ape Blessed Land not only did not affect Xu Xiong's grand plan for frying goods, but also greatly boosted it.
With the combined efforts of the Golden Ape and Yuanhao.
Xu Xiong acquired nearly 70% of the Golden Thread Grass in Golden Ape Blessed Land at an extremely low cost.
This led to a situation in several nearby Blessed Land where Qi Refinement cultivators suddenly had no pills to refine or consume.
Xu Xiong was confident and not in a hurry.
The most important thing in roasting nuts and seeds is patience.
When the supply of Golden Thread Grass and Yellow Sprout Pill in the market is almost exhausted.
That would be the time for him to make his move.
As for Xu Xiong, he had another important matter to attend to at the moment.
Returning from the Golden Ape Blessed Land.
Xu Xiong noticed that as the plate was spread out to be larger and larger...
As his Dao of Commerce expanded, it required more and more of his energy.
Even with his business acumen and the support of the precious book, he would inevitably have to attend to one thing while neglecting another.
Ordinary disciples are competent at running errands and delivering messages.
However, it is far from enough for them to independently analyze the situation, seize opportunities, or even carry out more complex operations.
It's time to add more geniuses to this path.
"We need to find a way to assemble a team skilled in Dao of Commerce."
"The way of business can also lead to profound mysteries. As Senior Brother Lu once said, in the end, battles of magic boil down to nothing more than spending money."
"My Dao of Commerce acumen is inherently advantageous with the ability to generate wealth; mastering the Dao of Commerce may not preclude me from attaining immortality!"
Once the thought arises, it's hard to suppress.
After sending a message to Lu Li for instructions and receiving the sect leader's approval, Xu Xiong was greatly encouraged.
The following day, a new notice from the Dao Academy was posted in a prominent place in the General Affairs Hall of the inner courtyard.
[Intentions for the Establishment of a New Hall at the Dao Academy ]
[To strengthen the Dao Academy and expand its financial resources, it has been decided to establish a new Commerce Hall.]
[ The Commerce Hall is responsible for all commercial transactions, resource management, market analysis, and strategic investments both inside and outside the Dao Academy.]
[We are now specifically recruiting talented individuals who aspire to prove their worth through business, open to all disciples of the Inner Court.]
Those who are on duty in the hall will enjoy preferential access to the Commerce Hall's dedicated resources for spiritual practice.
[Priority access to top-secret business information, and the opportunity to experience large-scale business operations firsthand, honing your Dao of Commerce acumen]
However, the Dao of Commerce is fraught with difficulties, and not everyone can enter it.
[To enter the Commerce Hall, you must pass an examination to prove that you possess true business acumen and insight...]
The establishment of a new temple was a novel event for many disciples within the Dao Academy.
In addition to their duties, each hall in the Dao Academy has the responsibility of assisting the disciples.
It is also a place for learning and earning resources.
All disciples can go to the various halls to take the exams, and if they succeed, they can take up a duty.
To manage the affairs of the hall and earn resources at the same time.
However, the spots for disciples on duty have always been very precious.
The vacancies in each hall were not substantial, so when a new hall was established, all the disciples were surprised and discussed it extensively.
" Commerce Hall? That sounds like a place that specializes in buying and selling."
"Using commerce to prove one's principles? Is that... even feasible?"
"Why not! Since ancient times, wealth has always been the foundation of relationships, with wealth being the most important!"
"That's right! Elder Xu Xiong is a master in this field; even the sect leader's vehicle was earned through his own efforts!"
"Wait a minute, isn't that just a rumor? But I noticed that the Silver Hall absorbed a lot of Spirit Stone! There must be a way to do this!"
"Special resource allocation from the Commerce Hall... that's a real benefit, but the evaluation process will likely be tough."
"Whatever, it can't hurt to give it a try. What if it catches Elder Xu Xu's eye?"
The disciples discussed it animatedly, most of them eager to try.
After all, a new temple means new opportunities and a chance to acquire resources.
However, not all disciples are interested in this path.
At the edge of the crowd, Dong Qing glanced at the notice indifferently and then looked away.
She had short, neat hair and a cold, unchanging expression.
Dao of Commerce? It's just a supplementary approach.
What she sought was for the sword in her hand to cut through all obstacles.
One must continuously improve one's own cultivation until one is qualified to stand beside the sect leader and protect him.
Single-minded in killing, with absolutely no distractions.
Moreover, she had already been a disciple on duty in the Battle Hall two years ago.
Monthly life-or-death battles and rigorous training are the path she has chosen.
Everything else is irrelevant to her.
Most of the disciples in the Litian courtyard of the Litian Temple are intelligent and kind-hearted.
Dong Qing is not alone in her unconventional behavior.
However, most of the disciples were still very interested.
Qian Dabao was one of them.
He became very excited after seeing the notice that the Commerce Hall was about to be established.
Squeezed in the crowd, tears streamed down my face.
"Father! Grandpa! Our family's skills will finally not be forgotten!"
"Waaaaah~!"
Ignoring the snot and tears streaming down his face, Qian Dabao squeezed into the General Affairs Hall, wailing in pain.
"I want to see Elder Xu! My family has been merchants for generations! I am Dao of Commerce prodigy!"