Where did it come from?
Ignoring the sect leader's eager look, she picked up the black gold cards Bingtang examined them, confirming that they were not toys.
It's a black card issued by Huazhou Bank only to VIPs, and every VIP who can get the card has assets among the world's top ranks.
Ten black gold cards were given away so generously; with such assets, even the Ice-Generation Group wouldn't dare to underestimate them.
According to the sect leader, even within her circle of acquaintances, she was an extremely rare talent.
It must be a behemoth.
How could this be? It can't be.
Bingtang pondered to herself.
There shouldn't be anyone that wealthy around the sect leader.
Jiangming's company, the Holy Church, has also been basically taken over by the Ice-Generation Group, and Flower Fox has fallen into the hands of the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau. He knows all the details of the current cash flow.
During his time in Beihai, he kept a close eye on Jiang Si's movements, except when he took the college entrance examination and didn't go to check on the sect leader's situation.
After all, Jiang Si had specifically instructed her not to peek during the college entrance examination to ensure fairness.
During this time, Yumo Mo continued to secretly follow Jiang Si, but she didn't discover any unusually wealthy people.
Those who possess black gold cards, even within the entire East China, are at least acquaintances of Bingtang, if not all of them.
She couldn't believe who would suddenly give Jiang Si so many black gold cards.
It's also unlikely to have been stolen or robbed.
The sect leader disdains such despicable acts as stealing and plundering.
As the leader of the righteous path, the Azure Cloud Sect naturally has to maintain basic social order...
While some doubts were lingering in her mind, Bingtang asked again, "Where did it come from?"
"I got it for free."
Shion looked away, her answer somewhat perfunctory.
Prince Xiaoyou is very sincere; betraying her here would make him seem less than loyal.
If you treat me as a national hero, I will repay you as a national hero.
Although the Land of Mirrors is also part of the Old World that is to be destroyed, we will spare it for the sake of Prince Yu.
At the very least, we can postpone it a bit, so as not to let down Prince Xiaoyou's kindness of ten black gold cards.
Bingtang didn't press the matter further.
It's probably not a lie; it really was free.
The sect leader was reluctant to say who he got it from for free.
Bingtang smiled and didn't seem to mind much.
After all, it's just a few black gold cards.
And since they're all broken now, they're not too difficult to fix.
However, it is indeed time for the sect leader to have more contact with money.
Previously, there wasn't much money. Although the sect leader didn't mind, his threshold was ultimately too low. Occasionally, when he suddenly received a large sum of money, he might still be unable to resist.
You might get scammed by some bad woman from somewhere.
Now that the Azure Cloud Sect is growing larger, there will definitely be more and more people wanting to take advantage of the sect leader, so I need to be careful about that...
After thinking about it, I ultimately decided not to take it away.
It's better to let the sect leader handle it himself.
As for replacing it, I certainly have some connections, but there's no need to promise it now.
If there are any risks and we are unable to fulfill our promises, it would be bad to disappoint the sect leader.
Only ten black gold cards.
To be honest, it's hard to feel at ease; there might be some pitfalls...
"These black gold cards can only be replaced by the cardholder." Bingtang returned the black gold card to the sect leader. "There's nothing anyone else can do; they won't process it. You can contact the person who gave you the card and ask them to help you get a replacement."
Shion nodded, pretending not to notice, and wiped the crack on the black gold card again.
As if trying to smooth out the cracks, it carefully put it back. "I see, I understand."
However, the regret that occasionally slipped into the direction of the black card was still somewhat undeniable.
After all, who knows when we'll be able to see Prince again?
Seeing the sect leader's disappointment, Bingtang thought for a moment and then took out a black card from her own pocket.
"Although it's not as valuable as those black cards, it's still 300,000. If you need it urgently, take it."
"Never mind."
I can't pay it back.
As the Azure Cloud Sect, he can't just borrow money and not pay it back.
Even Ye the Great would honestly go back and pay the parking fee. He hadn't even become emperor yet, and he was already borrowing money and not paying it back. Wouldn't that be a disgrace to his ancestors?
"It's not a loan," Bingtang added, as if she could guess what she was thinking. "It's surplus money from the Azure Cloud Sect, which originally belonged to you."
Shion glanced at her. "Really?"
"I dare not lie to the Sect Master."
"Didn't they say the sect was short of funds?"
"Recently, with our collaboration with the Disaster Countermeasure Bureau, things have become much more relaxed, so naturally we must show our respect to you, sir."
Hearing Bingtang's words, Shion then casually accepted the black card, saying, "That's how it should be."
To be honest, with the reward of a black card worth 50 million, the threshold has really been raised too much.
So much so that what used to seem like a lot of 300,000 now feels like a small amount.
Now only a black gold card worth tens of millions can satisfy her...
"Sect Master, you mustn't accept money from outsiders so casually."
Bingtang, standing nearby, said earnestly, "Women outside are cunning; taking a little money from them might come at a price you can't imagine."
Whether it's good or bad, I'll draw my own conclusion.
Prince Xiaoyou gave me a full ten black gold cards.
How could she be a bad woman?
Bad women are after money. She paid for it herself; what, would she possibly want from me?
With so much money, selling her a kidney wouldn't be a bad idea; after all, I can grow it back...
Regardless, Prince Zixiaoyou is a good woman.
Bingtang then said in a low voice, "Perhaps they aren't after money, but an alliance with the Azure Cloud Sect is something far more valuable than money. They might use your name to swindle and deceive, or even cause harm. This concerns the reputation of the Azure Cloud Sect and world peace... Sect Master, you must think this through carefully."
As for the card itself being problematic, or becoming an economic criminal after using it, Bingtang didn't mention that.
Shion originally wanted to say that it had nothing to do with the Azure Cloud Sect.
But upon closer reflection, the Calamity Dragon form is actually inseparable from himself, and some individuals in the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau already know this.
While it's possible to disguise oneself using the Golden Calamity Dragon King, one can't really expect the entire Disaster Countermeasures Bureau to be idiots.
After hesitating for a moment, he nodded. "That makes sense."
Then he took out ten black gold cards and looked at them.
It hurts a little.
However, ten cards are still too many, inevitably making people suspect that Prince Xiaoyou may have ulterior motives.
Shion felt a little guilty for doubting such a sincere friend, but Bingtang had already said so.
She also had to consider whether Prince Xiaoyou had guessed her identity and was trying to bribe her with the black gold card, in case he really wanted her to launch a heavy attack on the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, such as killing someone.
For the sake of ten black gold cards, she Return to Truth couldn't refuse.
After all, you can't just accept a bribe and do nothing, can you?
Gritting her teeth, Shion gripped the black gold card tightly. Though her heart was bleeding, she made her decision.
When I meet Prince again, I'll return all nine cards and keep only one.
The other party probably wouldn't mind this; they only need one card, and they can confidently refuse any inappropriate requests in the future.
It can help you clear your mind.
On the path of cultivation, the most taboo thing is to have a clouded mind. Exchanging nine black gold cards for a stable Dao heart is not a bad deal.
It's worth it...
Thinking this, Shion gently stroked the ten cards as if bidding farewell to an old friend.
I must say, it feels really good.
Especially when you think about the money stored inside, the weight and warmth of that feeling elevates the experience, making it so inviting that you don't want to put it down...
After putting away the black gold card, Shion immediately began to conceive her alchemy process.
Ever since her last attempt at Bigu Pill failed, she had been reflecting on her mistakes.
Although it may not be her own problem, but rather a problem with the Great Dao of this world, her failure as the Dao Lord to change the Heavenly Dao is her problem.
Now that she has mastered the cursed power of the Calamity Curse Realm, Shion finally understands the root cause of her previous failures.
To put it bluntly, the Bigu Pill is just a simple magic block. Although it can instantly replenish magic power, it is really useless for someone like me who has never lacked magic power.
Moreover, since it was a magic block, it didn't even have a satiating effect. She thought that keeping her stomach full of magic would ensure she wouldn't get hungry, but it turned out that magic couldn't deceive the body.
But curses are different. Curses come in many types and are not simply magic blocks. Some curses have the characteristic of causing an unusually strong feeling of fullness in the body.
Shion had already discovered this when she devoured the living planet.
Even the Calamity Dragon's enormous stomach felt like it was being filled.
In other words, by utilizing this characteristic of the curse, it is easy to create Bigu Pill that provides a feeling of fullness.
Most importantly, there is the characteristic of the curses being endless.
The energy source of a curse is negative emotions, and the person cursed will inevitably generate a continuous stream of negative emotions.
In other words, curses are natural perpetual motion machines!
By combining curses and magic to create a pill, once ingested, one will experience a continuous stream of negative emotions and Filthy Magic Power. These negative emotions and Filthy Magic Power will then cause the curse to expand, bringing a sense of fullness and increased combat power!
Once successfully refined, even an ordinary person who consumes it can achieve Foundation Establishment in one step and perhaps even embark on the path to immortality.
I may be the first person in the history of cultivation to combine the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Bigu Pill! This pill can be named the [ Lesser Foundation Establishment Bigu Pill ]!
I, Shion, might really be a genius at alchemy.
It's a pity he started his career late; if he had received personal guidance from Flame Emperor Yao Lao, he probably would have already achieved enlightenment in alchemy...
Seeing the sect leader suddenly become elated, Bingtang knew that she had probably made another step forward on her path of cultivation.
"As expected, this path cannot be pursued in isolation; mutual verification is necessary to achieve results. I have a new idea for the art of alchemy."
Seeing that Shion was in a good mood and knowing that the sect leader would no longer charge for the Black Gold Card, Bingtang also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then congratulations, Sect Master."
If the sect leader really cares, she can only take the risk of helping to repair ten cards.
I don't care about my own risks, but it would be troublesome if it affected the Azure Cloud Sect and hindered the sect leader's path to enlightenment.
After all, the source of funds is unclear and prone to problems. Most of her funds are invested in the expansion of the Azure Cloud Sect. Taking the risk of obtaining such a high-level black gold card could cause problems with the Azure Cloud Sect's operating funds if her account is locked.
However, if Shion insists, she cannot refuse.
You can't force anything on Bingtang; she's just a deputy sect leader.
Shion doesn't like being bound or ordered around by others. Now, many things are done according to her wishes, which is the result of Bingtang's gradual efforts and countless actions to build this trust.
She would never do anything to destroy that trust.
I will not restrain or command the sect leader; all suggestions are merely suggestions, and the sect leader shall make the final decision.
If there are any risks or economic crises, with the Ice-Colored Group behind him, he can always help the sect leader resolve them, no matter what.
Ultimately, money isn't the real issue.
Moreover, it's not a bad thing for the sect leader to have money...
Just as she was about to leave the independent space following behind the sect leader, Shion suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to ask her:
" Bingtang."
"I am here."
Do you Daoxuan Incident occurred on?
Bingtang paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know."
"It's Halloween."
Then Bingtang Tang laughed, "You'll cause trouble if you don't give it to Tang?"
Shion asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Yumo told me this joke.
Is it funny?
"Good."
Where's the humor?
Bingtang thought for a moment, "A pun?"
She saw Shion nod, seemed relieved, and then said in a light tone, "I see."
I found the sect leader's reaction somewhat peculiar.
I've never seen this before.
The sect leader isn't the kind of person who would be interested in such a boring joke.
He seemed to care quite a bit.
"What's wrong?" When she came out of the private space, Bingtang looked down at the Beihai and brushed her hair aside. "Why are you suddenly interested in this kind of joke?"
"No, a friend told me." Shion had already begun considering the refining process of the Lesser Foundation Establishment Bigu Pill, so she casually said, "I'm just curious what she was laughing about."
"Hmm..." Bingtang and the sect leader got off and found a secluded spot to land.
When Shion deactivated his transformation, Bingtang hooked his little finger with hers, asking, "Just friends?"
"Just friends."
It must be a female friend again...
This is a common-sense assessment of Bingtang.
So she blinked, hooked her little finger around his, and shook it, "And what about me?"
"Fellow Daoist."
"Hehe, is it better to be a Daoist friend or a friend?"
"Fellow Daoist," Jiang Si for a moment, "I'll say 'Fellow Daoist' now."
"When is it good to be friends?"
"When you can't find the main road."
"Hmph." At this answer, Bingtang Tang's beautiful eyebrows curved into crescent moons with a smile. "Passed."
"What pass?"
"Nothing."
With that, she jumped onto Jiang Si's back. " Jiang Si, carry me."
"Roll."
"I'm not leaving."
Jiang Si linked her leg with hers, feeling a little cheated, "Just one meal."
Bingtang wrapped her arms around his neck and said casually, "Two meals."
What are you up to?
"There's also a victory banquet for the Sect Master's victory over the Calamity Curse Realm."
"OK."
In fact, Jiang Si had carried her on her back before.
The first time they met, Jiang Si carried her home on his back.
Later, when he established the Azure Cloud Sect, he was responsible for many things on his own. Sometimes, when he was exhausted from traveling, he would simply have Jiang Si carry him back.
However, after the Azure Cloud Sect was established, Bingtang's strength grew stronger and stronger, so she was rarely carried by the sect leader anymore.
Before, when I saw Keke and Yumo, I always thought about having Jiang Si carry me on her back again.
Having finally seized the opportunity, they naturally wouldn't let it go.
As they walked down the street, Jiang Si suddenly said, "Your pants are a bit slippery."
"They're silk pantyhose, don't they feel nice?"
"Not good. The defense is too weak, it's not sturdy enough. It broke before I even used any force."
"Ouch, be gentle, it's expensive."
Holding Jiang Si tightly, as if afraid of falling, Bingtang Tang glanced at her pantyhose.
Fortunately, it was just the spot where Jiang Si pressed her thumb that was broken.
As Jiang Si pressed her fingers against her thigh, it felt like being clamped by pliers—rough and painful...
Bingtang is already worried that her thigh will be bruised when she gets back.
"Speaking of which, Jiang Si, the news that you're Shion's boyfriend is everywhere now. Qingluan even asked me before why the sect leader wanted her to date herself, is it because of Narcissus?"
"Narcissus? A water fairy? The Dragon King or Mazu?"
That's not what I meant.
Bingtang thought for a moment, "It's just narcissism."
"Oh." Upon hearing that it had nothing to do with immortals, Jiang Si immediately lost interest.
"In short, the news that Jiang Si is Shion's boyfriend has spread quite widely. Leaving aside the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau, some people already know your identity. The Witch Association done a good job of keeping it a secret, but if this continues, it's bound to arouse suspicion..."
"Besides," Bingtang carefully chose her words, " Keke and Shion's relationship also became somewhat strained recently."
"Is there?"
"Some."
Jiang Si didn't notice anything, and felt that their way of interacting hadn't changed much.
But thinking back to Keke's performance when she transformed into a witch, it might have been a bit stiff.
It's not surprising. Keke and Shion weren't familiar with each other to begin with, and with her sudden transformation into a demon, it's natural that she would be wary and distant.
"Regardless of the circumstances, the Disaster Countermeasures Bureau is unlikely to continue investigating the identity of Magical Girl Shion."
Bingtang whispered in his ear:
"So, should we break up? Shion and Jiang Si."
Seeing that Jiang Si was deep in thought, Bingtang was not in a hurry.
After all, this matter definitely needs more consideration.
Moreover, how to break up is also a problem; there always needs to be a convincing reason for breaking up.
We can't let Shion forever occupy the title of Jiang Si's girlfriend...
"Elder brother?"
Near the intersection, a somewhat puzzled call made both of them look up.
Keke was carrying a bag of groceries when she stared blankly at the older brother carrying the strange girl on his back.
The girl snuggled close to the older brother, looking exactly like a lover...
"Who is this vixen, bro? You, you're cheating on me!"