Money Can Make the Millstone Push a Ghost

Eastern Region.

Traveling through the void.

An elder suddenly spoke, using the communication stone:

"Old folks, we need to speed things up."

"Something big must have happened; our ancestors are urging us to return to our clan immediately."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang and his group sped off at full speed.

On Hidden Origin Peak.

Lu Changzhi, the instigator, was completely unaware of this.

I only accidentally took out something given to me by the system, but how much of a shock did it cause?

He lay down again.

He closed his eyes and focused all his attention on controlling his External Avatar.

After such a long period of time, he has now been in the territory of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land for some time.

He also replaced the tools he used with ordinary flying boats.

The speed also slowed down.

He received the information based on his understanding.

Even a powerful force like the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, with its vast territory, will attract a large number of younger generations to recruit new members.

However, the current process is not yet at that stage.

At this time, the Cloud Heaven Holy Land has identified many locations within its territory.

To join the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, one must first pass the preliminary assessments at these locations. Only those who pass can proceed to the Cloud Heaven Holy Land to participate in a large-scale selection process.

In short, the process is relatively complicated.

"Let's try asking around among the relevant people first."

Lu Changzhi thought for a moment, then maneuvered the flying boat downwards.

For everyone within the territory of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, the recruitment of new disciples was already a momentous occasion.

By simply asking a random passerby, Lu Changzhi found out the nearest assessment site.

Traveling by airship, Lu Changzhi soon arrived at the assessment point mentioned by the other party.

This is a city with a very large area.

Once inside, you'll see the bustling scene in the city.

The flow of people is exceptionally large.

I just asked around.

Lu Changzhi received another piece of information.

The assessment portion is now complete.

The list of those who will advance to the next round will be announced in the next few days.

So now most people are basically waiting in the city.

"This makes things much more convenient for me."

Lu Changzhi said softly.

The younger disciples were all gathered together, which was perfect for having a large number of people and also made it easier for me to select them.

It saves a lot of effort.

However, when asked about other assessment locations...

The other person shook their head:

"I rarely go too far, and this is the only assessment point I know of. But perhaps you could visit the elders in charge of the assessments; they might know something."

He used some spirit stones to have the other party take him to an elder's place that was easier for him to visit.

After stopping, the other person pointed to an extremely ornate building and said:

This is it.

Lu Changzhi looked over and was surprised to notice that someone wearing a mask and cloak was going in and out through the side door.

"Is it possible to meet without showing your true face?"

Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised.

But it just happened to be convenient for him.

Lu Changzhi took out a cloak and put it on, then got up and walked inside.

"What brings you here, sir?"

As soon as I entered, a waiter came up to ask me something.

Lu Changzhi told the other party his requirements.

Soon, guided by the other party, Lu Changzhi arrived at a house.

There was a table in the room, behind which sat a middle-aged man. The waiter told the man about Lu Changzhi's request, then got up and left, closing the door behind him.

"Does Your Excellency wish to know the locations of all the assessment sites for disciples of my Cloud Heaven Holy Land?"

The other person looked at me.

Lu Changzhi nodded, sizing up the other person through the mask.

The other party may not necessarily tell you.

After all, at times like these, it's easy for other forces to try and poach people.

Generally speaking, there are still some secrets involved.

At least, that's what he thought.

But it doesn't matter, this elder isn't very strong, if anything goes wrong, we can run away at any time.

But then he realized that he might have been overthinking it.

After the other person finished speaking, they smiled and added:

"This matter is neither particularly difficult nor particularly simple."

As they spoke, the other person tapped their fingers lightly on the table.

Beneath the cloak, Lu Changzhi's expression was somewhat strange.

This taste... it seems familiar...

At that moment, Lu Changzhi flipped his hand and, with the help of the system, took out a storage ring.

He placed the storage ring on the table and flicked it gently.

The other party subtly waved their hand, taking the storage ring.

It was obvious to the naked eye that the other person's eyes lit up.

However, soon, a hint of greed appeared in the other person's eyes, and they said:

"This is no easy task."

Lu Changzhi was not surprised, but his voice turned cold as he said:

That's all.

The other person smiled and handed over a jade talisman.

The jade talisman contained a map of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land's territory, along with the locations of each assessment point.

"Really."

Lu Changzhi thought to himself.

Making such a fuss over a single jade talisman is nothing more than a way to gain more benefits.

After taking the jade talisman, Lu Changzhi got up to leave.

At this moment, the other party suddenly said:

"Do you need anything else? The price is negotiable."

Lu Changzhi paused, looking at the other person:

"Other needs?"

"Yes." The other person smiled and looked outside.

"This is a test for juniors. Don't you have any juniors you have enemies with or don't like?"

"As long as it's within my jurisdiction, as long as you want, hehe..."

The other party didn't say it explicitly, but Lu Changzhi understood it perfectly.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi asked:

"Could this also prevent them from being recruited by the Cloud Heaven Holy Land?"

The other party smiled:

"Sometimes background is also a part of strength, don't you think?"

"Understood."

Lu Changzhi nodded.

Money makes the world go round.

Although it's a different world, it's clear that there's still some truth to it.

However, he didn't have much of an opinion on it.

All you need is a location.

After obtaining the locations of other assessment points and screening them in the city, Lu Changzhi continued his journey to the other assessment points.

"There are quite a few assessment points, so it seems I'll have to be more diligent these next few days."

Time passed little by little.

The matter concerning the Mystic One Sect is about to ignite heated discussions in the Eastern Region as time goes by.

The news spread through the Five Symbols Sect at lightning speed.

After discussing the matter, the peak masters and elders had many thoughts on this somewhat unexpected outcome.

It was expected that the Dongfang Clan would ambush Qin Jiuxiao.

It was expected that they would also cause trouble for the Mystic One Sect.

But to my surprise, Mystic One Sect couldn't withstand it in such a short time.

It was somewhat unexpected that not a single patriarch had made a move.

Of course, although I had some guesses in my mind, I lacked a way to confirm them.

Cang Wenyu glanced at the sky and calculated the time.

Although there are important matters in the Eastern Region, it's still possible to steal a moment from the busyness and go out for a meal.

Just as he was about to leave, a figure flashed, and Gu Qingyang appeared in front of Cang Wenyu.

"Ancestor."

Cang Wenyu greeted him, his expression shifting, and asked:

"Have the patriarchs of the Mystic One Sect made their move?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingyang immediately shook his head:

"Our ancestors are barely breathing; they don't have the energy to stir up this mess."

Cang Wenyu remained silent.

He expressed some skepticism about this claim.

At this moment, Gu Qingyang said again:

"However, I did go and see what was going on; it was quite exciting, and there are many things that our sect could observe and learn from."

As they spoke, Gu Qingyang handed a storage ring to Cang Wenyu.

"This is?"

Cang Wenyu asked.

"These study materials I brought back especially for you, don't waste my hard work. Take a good look at them and study them carefully."