The Treasure Pavilion Nasus had recommended was the best-reviewed shop in the area.
Many customers had given its service high marks.
"Welcome to the Treasure Pavilion."
As soon as they approached, several Star Level attendants bowed in greeting, their movements and voices perfectly synchronized. They had clearly received professional training.
Making a living in Ganwu City was no easy matter. In the outside world, these attendants would at least have been outstanding talents of Domain Lord families, yet here, they could only work as ordinary service staff.
The universe's brutal system of slavery seemed to have vanished without a trace in Ganwu City. The shops employed regular staff hired at high salaries.
Lu Qingshan stepped inside.
Soon, a saleswoman came up to greet him.
"Esteemed Two-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner," she said, her gaze falling on the badge on Lu Qingshan's chest as a brilliant professional smile spread across her face. "How may the Treasure Pavilion serve you?"
"I want to sell a few Force Weapons," Lu Qingshan said evenly. "Find someone authorized to make the decision."
"Please take a seat for a moment, sir. I'll fetch the manager immediately." The woman briskly arranged for someone to serve refreshments.
Before long, a woman with skin as fair as ice and snow came hurrying over.
"Hello, sir. I'm Ruyan, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion," she said in a clear, cool voice. "I hear you wish to sell some Force Weapons?"
"Yes. Take a look at these." Without wasting any time, Lu Qingshan waved his hand, taking several Force Weapons out of his Space Ring and placing them on the table.
"These..." Once she saw the weapons on the table clearly, the smile instantly vanished from Manager Ruyan's face, replaced by solemnity and surprise.
She had thought this Two-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner was merely selling one or two discarded pieces.
She had never expected seven brand-new, unused weapons.
The scanner in her hand swept over them rapidly, and the intelligent life instantly displayed the weapons' types and values.
After reading the descriptions, Ruyan was startled once again.
They're all top-grade Tier 4 weapons, and their quality is this high? She quietly drew a breath. This transaction was far more substantial than she had expected. Fortunately, her authorization had recently been upgraded; otherwise, she would probably have suffered the loss of the generous commission from this deal.
"Esteemed Ganwu Practitioner," she said solemnly, "the Treasure Pavilion can offer approximately one Hunyuan Unit for these seven top-grade Tier 4 Force Weapons."
This price was slightly higher than what he had received back on Qiu Long Star, but the weapons' quality had also improved somewhat.
After Lei Ming mastered a domain, Lu Qingshan could naturally bestow top-grade Tier 3 Force Weapons of above-average quality upon him. Although the weapons obtained through the rebate had not broken through to Tier 5, they were already very close.
Such top-grade weapons were priceless treasures to lower-level warriors. In their hands, they could provide greater value than Tier 5 Force Weapons.
"Agreed." Lu Qingshan accepted readily.
Her offer was close to his estimate. Even if he could negotiate for more, the increase would be limited. Besides, he still had something to ask, so he might as well be generous.
Ruyan had expected him to haggle and had not anticipated such a ready agreement. Pleasantly surprised, she was all the more eager to finalize the deal. "Sir, please provide your bank account number. I'll arrange the transfer immediately."
Reselling these high-quality, unused goods would yield a considerable profit. If she completed the transaction, her commission would be extremely generous.
Lu Qingshan gave her his Universe Galaxy Bank account number, and the transfer was soon completed.
One Hunyuan Unit.
This was wealth that many Domain Lord Level experts would struggle to accumulate over their entire lives, yet Lu Qingshan had easily obtained it just by selling a few weapons.
With the transaction complete, Manager Ruyan was all smiles. "Sir, the value of this transaction exceeded one Hunyuan Unit, automatically making you a five-star customer of the Treasure Pavilion. You will receive a five-percent discount on all future purchases."
"Oh?" Lu Qingshan smiled slightly. "Does the Treasure Pavilion carry a comprehensive selection of goods?"
Ruyan replied confidently, "The Treasure Pavilion has a great Immortal God backing it. We can supply almost every resource available on the market. Even if we occasionally lack something, we can purchase it on your behalf."
"What about a Domain Lord Level Genetic Potion, then?" Lu Qingshan asked with apparent casualness.
"Er..." Ruyan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she darted a quick glance at Lu Qingshan. Had they not just completed a major transaction, she would almost have suspected he had come to toy with her. "Sir, a Domain Lord Level potion is extraordinarily precious. That is a treasure only the very core members of the Virtual Universe Company might obtain. We absolutely do not have one..."
Lu Qingshan caught a trace of bewilderment in her reaction. It seemed Domain Lord potions were indeed exceptionally rare and firmly controlled by the Virtual Universe Company. Their sale outside was strictly forbidden...
"What about SS-Level or S-Level Bloodline Evolution Potions?" He lowered his requirements.
Ruyan pressed her lips together, looking a little aggrieved. "Sir, never mind SS-Level ones-we cannot offer even the most ordinary Bloodline Evolution Potion. If you have any unrestricted potions you are willing to sell, we can certainly offer you an extremely high price."
Lu Qingshan sighed softly. It seemed getting such core resources to circulate outside was likewise as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Noticing Lu Qingshan's disappointment, Ruyan could not help reminding him, "Sir, as an esteemed Two-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner, you must be a member of the Ganwu Dojo. Core resources like these, which are scarce outside... can usually be exchanged for points within the dojo..."
She could not help muttering inwardly. As a dojo member, doesn't he know about the internal exchange channels?
"So that's how it is. Thank you for the reminder, Manager Ruyan." Understanding dawned on Lu Qingshan. Without saying anything more, he rose and left.
Beside him, Manager Ruyan's eyes widened. She had intended to use this opportunity to deepen her connection with this unfamiliar second-tier Ganwu Practitioner and win over a major customer. She had never expected him to be so oblivious to her overtures and simply leave.
"Teacher, where are we going now?" Only then did Lei Ming, who had been following quietly beside him like an invisible man, speak up.
Following his teacher had broadened his horizons once again. It turned out money had a unit of measurement as enormous as the Hunyuan Unit. Even more unexpectedly, his teacher was actually so wealthy. No wonder he had given him so many precious gifts over the years.
"Where?" Lu Qingshan did not slow his steps. "To report to the Ganwu Dojo headquarters, of course."
Several hours later, at the Ganwu Dojo headquarters.
As the personal disciple of a first-class instructor, Lei Ming obtained status as a Star Level student at headquarters without needing to take a test. After registering his name, the person in charge assigned him to the Star Level student dormitory area.
Lu Qingshan went straight to Jimi's office in the personnel department.
"Lord Jimi, Lu Qingshan reporting for duty." He bowed respectfully.
"Mm." Jimi raised his slightly clouded eyes and examined Lu Qingshan carefully for a moment before nodding slightly. "Not bad. You came to report after only ten years. It seems you're a responsible instructor."
Had he not known full well how long the journey was, Lu Qingshan would almost have thought he was being sarcastic.
Jimi continued, "A first-class instructor's duty is to train the elite students at headquarters. Your light and lightning domains have both reached the ninth level. You may choose either as your teaching specialization."
Clearly, the negligible comprehension of the Lightning Origin Law that Lu Qingshan had shown during the test had been overlooked. That was hardly surprising. With such shallow comprehension of the law, he might not even fully understand it himself, so how could he teach students?
A ninth-level domain was already sufficient to guide Star Level and Planetary Level students who had only just touched upon domains.
"Lord Jimi, I choose to specialize in the Lightning Domain," Lu Qingshan said calmly.
"Good. From today onward, you are a lightning instructor in the elite section. You may arrange your own courses, but you must hold at least three public classes each year."
"Yes." Lu Qingshan accepted the work badge that signified his status.
From that moment on, he officially became an instructor in the Ganwu Dojo's elite section.
(End of chapter)