Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2579 The Golden Ending
After Qu Jianlei completed the confirmation of the fifth-order spiritual vein, he began to plan how to fix it and where to fix it.

Han Li strongly suggested that the spiritual veins be built in the same way as Jiuyou Island, and that they be located directly in the sub-layer of space under normal circumstances.

However, this operation is much more difficult and costly.

The key issue is that even the cost of using it is quite high, since there are no spirit stone veins or the like in the sub-layers of space.

The advantages are safety, relative seclusion, and most importantly, ease of movement.

Qu Jianlei doesn't care about the high construction cost, but he would feel some pressure if the operating cost were too high.

But when it came to the actual implementation, he discovered that the construction cost was actually quite high.

Many of the materials used are extremely rare and are not traded on the market. Even if there are comparable treasures available for trade, it's all a matter of luck.

Fortunately, Qu Jianlei also had the resources that others dreamed of, so the difficulty was not particularly great.

However, it will definitely require a series of replacements; it won't happen overnight.

The two of them didn't care; their main purpose in being there was to attract attention.

It's not something that can be fixed in three to five years to make such a free-floating fifth-order spiritual vein.

With the two of them busy here, other people's attention will be focused on them, which will significantly reduce the risk for the two who are trying to advance.

In Han Li's words, "As long as you show your face, people will only pay attention to you and won't even notice those minor characters."

In fact, the two had only stayed there for a few days when True Venerables began to arrive one after another.

The two had been at the entrance of the passage looking exhausted. After saying the gist of the matter, they left without another word.

Many people waited so long just for the result, but no one cared that the two of them walked away. This is the treatment that the strong deserve.

Now that the two have returned, it's clear they're trying to build the foundation a true Venerable should have, which won't be short, so naturally people will come to visit.

As the saying goes, even the most powerful beings are human. Ordinary people may think they are superior, but they are simply too weak to see the other side of them.

The first to arrive were the two True Venerables who had been attacked. They thanked Qu Jianlei and the other for venting their anger.

As for the stolen goods, the two didn't even mention them.

However, Qu Jianlei knew very well that the other party had not attributed the cause and effect to him, mainly because he was stronger.

Otherwise, it's really hard to say... That's life.

Interestingly, Han Li really has the nature of someone who thrives on chaos, directly pointing out that Langmai Zhenzun was colluding with the Merchant Alliance in private.

Everyone knows that he has a conflict with Langmai Zhenzun.

However, in order to prove that he was not slandering, Han Li deliberately showed the evidence—that wisp of divine consciousness.

He did not erase that divine consciousness at the time, but sealed it directly.

Even now, when he used his divine sense, he couldn't prove where it came from. However, he said: "If anyone doesn't believe me, they can ask Langmai!"
However, does this even need consultation? Anyone with a modicum of intelligence would tell such an easily exposed lie.

He then proudly told Qu Jianlei, "Challenge me? Pshaw, I won't even need to lift a finger to deal with him!"

And indeed, two months later, news came that the True Master Langmai had disappeared—a disappearance that could not be predicted!

That was originally just an avatar, so it doesn't matter if it disappears. His foundation is still there, but the people below know nothing about it.

Unfortunately, Han Li had already leaked the news!

He was known for being difficult to mess with, and he had just forcibly taken the Great Lord's magic weapon not long ago. Who would doubt his words?

As a result, many lesser cultivators went to pester them—the True Venerables had to consider their own feelings, but the lesser cultivators really didn't care.

Just as Han Li said, he didn't need to take action at all. He could simply watch quietly, and there were plenty of people to deal with Langmai's power.

Besides that, what he cared about was that he had previously pointed out Qu Zhenzun's predicament and Ling Yun's intentions.

However, it seems... it didn't cause any serious impact, and the True Venerables who were supposed to come to visit still continued to do so.

It's not that people don't understand what we're saying, but rather that the True Venerables generally believe that we are associating with True Venerable Qu, so what does it have to do with power?
This is how a society that values ​​individual combat strength works. The power of a system is indeed strong, but true powerhouses don't care about it.

There were even some True Venerables who said, "True Venerable Qu, if you really want to start your own faction, just say the word, and I'll bring my whole family to join you!"

This is no joke. Cultivators in sects know the power of unity. Don't wandering ghosts understand the importance of banding together for warmth?

However, winning over these unruly individuals requires more than just strength.

Those who only recognize strength have long been incorporated into the Lingyun Sect—for example, True Venerable Minning.

Only those who are strong enough and whose actions are convincing can gain the recognition of others.

Qu Zhenzun not only acts with method, but is also truly loyal and righteous, which is something everyone can confirm.

There is no such thing as an online army in the cultivation world, but the thousands of years that the True Venerables have lived have not been in vain.

The propaganda of the cultivators in Cangwu... and even their somewhat exaggerated attempts at whitewashing, cannot be entirely believed by everyone.

Therefore, the only way to get the real answer is to investigate it yourself, since no one can escape the True Lord's investigation.

The investigation results show that it's no wonder the people of Cangwu admire Qu Zhenzun—anyone there would have to submit!

If that's the case, then isn't it normal for everyone to pledge allegiance to Qu Zhenzun?
This is somewhat contrary to Ling Yun's views, but so what? People strive for higher positions, just as water flows downhill.

Over the years, not many people have disagreed with Ling Yun, but what benefits have they gained? No!
Therefore, people must help themselves, and then Heaven will help them; there's nothing wrong with that!
Han Li couldn't help but sigh, "Indeed, justice resides in the hearts of the people!"

"Alright, don't overestimate yourself, you'll easily fall and hurt yourself!" Qu Zhenzun saw things very clearly. "Relying on yourself is worse than relying on anyone else."

"Let's focus on our own business; it'll take at least five or six years."

A year later, Qingkong returned and, upon hearing the news, made a special trip to see them.

He then said that if they were to go on an expedition to other cultivation worlds, he would be included.

Another year passed, and the Joyful True Venerable of the Realm of All Things arrived, indicating that the Xiaoyou True Venerable would soon arrive to pay the remaining Creation Rules.

A month later, Lingyun's Bu Hu Zhenxian arrived and exchanged for the Black Steed Tower that he had been longing for.

As she was leaving, she quietly told Qu Zhenzun that the Baiyou Business Alliance might be in contact with Ling Yun at the moment.

This kind of news can really damage one's mentality, but Qu Jianlei is basically immune to it now.

There's no need to worry about what others are doing; he just needs to know what he's doing.

Two months later, news suddenly arrived.

In the other world, a group of insectoids suddenly broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, causing massive damage to the cultivators!
At the time, there were more than ten groups of cultivators nearby, and even True Venerables rushed to the scene, but... it was still no use!

The Divine Insectoid was a human-faced bee that severely injured several True Venerables before escaping.

Lingyun Sect hopes that the Five True Venerables can return for another battle, since they are the ones who collect management fees.

The most crucial thing is that they also found out that Han Li and Qu Zhenzun had joined forces to take away all the magic treasures of the Divine Realm.

Unfortunately, Qu Zhenzun and his companion said they didn't want to go!

As for the reason, it's because Ling Yun has been handling most of the affairs in the other world recently, and the Five True Venerables are gradually withdrawing.

This is an inevitable process in the development of another world.

The early stages present numerous opportunities, high risks, and substantial rewards, making it a prime opportunity for powerful players to enter the market.

The Five True Ones, as the discoverers, formed the most powerful combination and reaped substantial benefits.

However, as the windfall profits decreased sharply in the later stages, the number of adventurers flocked in, and various personal relationships were established, leading to a sharp drop in management fee income.

In the end, it becomes a meticulously calculated income involving all aspects—there is no such thing as perpetual windfall profits.

To put it dramatically, the management fee could potentially become negative—who would believe that?
But it is indeed true. First, the true master's cave cannot be searched, and second, the management has an obligation to rescue... or strictly speaking, to settle the matter.

When the expenditure on maintaining order exceeds the income, wouldn't that result in a negative number?
There will certainly be various drawbacks, but ultimately, with the reduction of exorbitant profits and the specialization of various responsibilities, a decline in profits is inevitable.

This matter shouldn't be taken too seriously, otherwise the Five True Venerables would have to stay there and pay attention to every detail.

Even so, it couldn't stop the decline in profits.

In other words, the golden age is nearing its end, and we are about to enter the silver age.

Otherwise, Qu Jianlei and the others would have already returned, right? Everyone has already confirmed it, so there's no point in keeping watch any longer.

However, the five-person group was not to be trifled with. They had already informed Lingyun that they would be coming back from time to time to check the accounts!

Let alone if management fees drop to negative numbers and major irregularities occur, guess how far we'll investigate?
In short, apart from Min Ning who is still holding on in the other world, the other four are basically just sitting back and collecting management fees in Houde.

People like Wenxian Zhenzun are basically in a semi-secluded state.

Of the fees received so far, Lingyun's expenses account for a large portion—this result is inevitable due to the detailed breakdown of various tasks.

Asking Qu Jianlei and Han Li to help again would cause a sharp drop in the disciples' income, similar to ordinary people losing their jobs, which is not feasible.

Therefore, the two refused to go and provide assistance, citing the fixed spiritual veins as the reason, and only indicated that they might consider it if a major event occurred.

Ling Yun was quite disappointed by this, but fixing the spiritual vein was indeed a major event, and it couldn't be stopped casually.

So the sect left a way out, agreeing to wait and see, and also said that if the two were needed to help, they would pay some treasures.

The news of the appearance of the alien god-like bee in another world also caused a stir in Houde.

However, the cultivators could understand that Qu Zhenzun and the other were busy fixing the spiritual veins, which was their serious business.

Anyway, these two are not bad in this realm, so there is no need to worry too much about the invasion of the Divine Insect Clan. After all, virtue is the main base for cultivators.

Before this storm had subsided, the reply from Baiyou Business Alliance finally arrived: Bei Liu invited Qu Jianlei and his companion to the entrance of the passage for negotiations.

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