The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

Chapter 228 Product Upgrade, Demon Nest

"So it was a product upgrade?"

Song Yuanbao was very familiar with this.

After all, a newly launched product is bound to be at its most basic level.

Then, after selling for a period of time, I mastered products of higher quality.

They will then upgrade and replace products of the next lower or even higher level.

In this way, they can repeatedly earn more money from consumers.

These methods are not only familiar to capitalists, but also to landlords.

Of course, they are essentially the same kind of people.

It's just that the landlords were more inclined to acquire land.

But for Futong Money Shop, they controlled a large amount of wealth and were oblivious to the dangers of being confined to land.

Their business scope is very broad.

Calling them capitalists is absolutely correct.

However, Song Yuanbao knew more about Qinghe Bay, since his son was the manager there.

He knew a little about these products.

After all, the An Yuan Earl's Mansion in the capital city also uses the same products as us.

Moreover, given the current situation of the demonic calamity, Qin Hao wouldn't resort to using outdated products to deal with himself.

"Maybe Qin Hao already has a better product. He just hasn't said it. Just like this time, the list my silly son sent back only contained the products, but didn't mention where these things were researched."

Song Yuanbao chuckled to himself. He wasn't sure how confident he was in his guess, but it didn't really matter.

As long as it helps his son accumulate a solid foundation, he will be able to reach a higher level in the future.

What's a little expense?
With so much money, how could Futong Money House possibly become the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom?
"Well, who knows? If we can rise to wealth and power, then our Song family might be able to acquire a piece of land and even establish a country."

"There are new products? Water-attribute bloodline potions? That's good. It seems that Qinghe Bay is indeed researching the bloodlines of the five elements. In the future, these five element legions may become the norm. With their combined strength, they will be much more powerful."

With a wave of his hand, Song Yuanbao instructed the shopkeeper to place a large order.

Of course, the shopkeeper is mainly responsible for gathering spiritual herbs and other things. Qinghe Bay doesn't need too many Da Xia Tongbao coins, but it needs various resources.

Since Qin Hao needed to collect resources anyway, this saved him the trouble of doing so.

Futong Money Exchange can also profit from the price difference, so it's a win-win situation.

"There's this 'Second Life' too? That's interesting. This thing is similar to the Heavenly Net of those Pure Yang sects, but you can also cultivate various spells in it and communicate in real time. It's not bad."

Immediately, Song Yuanbao picked up a wristband and put it on.

He wasn't afraid that Qin Hao would harm him; it was his own son, and he wouldn't stoop to that level.

Soon, Song Yuanbao appeared in a strange place.

"This place looks quite similar to the Qianyang Realm. However, I should have been at the Futong Money House. But this place isn't a complete replica. Well, these places are shrouded in secret techniques or formations. It would be strange if Qin Hao could scan all these places clearly."

Just then, Song Yuanbao received a communication and a transmission request.

"Teleport?"

Song Yuanbao readily agreed, since his main body was still far away and it wasn't a teleportation, so there was no danger.

The next second, Song Yuanbao appeared in an office-like place.

"Welcome, my father."

Song Fugui smiled and gave Song Yuanbao a hug, leaving Song Yuanbao somewhat bewildered.

"This is quite interesting. Is this Qinghe Bay?"

"Yes, this is Qinghe Bay, a 100% accurate replica."

Song Fugui smiled and gestured, "How about I show you around, Father?"

"That's fine. Even if we can't come and see it in person, it's good to see it in this Second Life. However, our family actually has something similar, just not as realistic."

Song Fugui nodded and left with Song Yuanbao.

After leaving the office building, you arrive at the Shenyong Earl's Mansion in Qinghe Bay.

People were coming and going everywhere, and Song Yuanbao asked curiously, "Who are these people?"

"They are people from the territory, and some are registered mercenaries."

They've all come to receive missions; the usual tasks within the territory have already been arranged.

Anyone can accept the task, and the mission will be assigned according to their actual strength.

Furthermore, there will be sufficient safeguards to prevent them from accepting tasks beyond their capabilities.

"then you?"

"It's alright. The people in Second Life aren't actually real people; it's just a simulation."

My spirit is strong enough that I can spare one person to receive those people over there.

As for me, I'll take my father around to see things."

Song Yuanbao nodded, looked around, and found the location quite clear.

However, it wouldn't be a complete simulation.

At least the array formations scattered throughout this place won't be left for everyone to observe.

This is something that every faction must keep secret.

Once the true nature of the formation is discovered, it is easy for someone to break through the formation and enter.

This is a very dangerous thing.

Then, Song Fugui took his father around, and apart from not seeing Qin Hao, they saw everyone else in Qinghe Bay.

Next, they went to check out the place where the mission was handed over.

Song Yuanbao felt that perhaps with the help of this second life, Futong Money Shop could also achieve these things.

"Star Element? What's that?"

Here, Song Yuanbao saw that the currency they used for settlement was not Da Xia Tong Bao, not silver, not gold ingots, but Xing Yuan.

"The Star Dollar is a general equivalent issued by Qinghewan to replace silver dollars."

The required quantity of Da Xia Tong Bao coins was simply too large, and the silver coins were too heavy.

If you switch to Star Guardian, you can tie your shoelaces however you like.

"But how do you plan to solve the credibility problem of Star Yuan? You know, both Great Xia and Southern Chu use gold, silver, and copper as currency because these metals are inherently expensive, so they don't have credibility issues when used as currency. Besides, can you guarantee that no one will imitate your design and make counterfeit money?"

That's almost certain.

As long as there is profit, people will do it.

Every now and then, the Six Doors would arrest those who privately minted Da Xia Tong Bao coins; this was already a common occurrence.

Song Yuanbao grasped the essence of the matter almost instantly.

But Song Fugui wasn't worried at all: "Father, don't worry. The value of Xingyuan is slightly more than what you're buying."

For example, these are worth 1 star yuan, equivalent to one Da Xia Tongbao coin.

A Star Essence appeared in Song Fugui's hand and was handed over. Although it was virtual, Song Yuanbao could still feel the energy on the Star Essence in this second life.

"This is?"

It turned out to be the case.

"So this star essence actually possesses energy. In other words, the energy on this thing can be used for cultivation?"

Song Yuanbao saw through this almost instantly, and said with some worry, "This thing is far too valuable. If..."

However, Song Yuanbao then chuckled and said, "That's true, he has the Chunyang Sect behind him."

These star essences are nothing more than things similar to spirit stones.

Or it could be spiritual water from a spiritual pool, but it's sealed in paper for easy carrying and use.

The major pure yang sects don't actually lack these, and neither do the first, second, and third-rate sects.

They just haven't put it into circulation.

In reality, the sect does not lack these things.

Not only are there no shortage of sects, but the Great Xia Dynasty itself is also not lacking.

"However, you will also suffer losses if you use these things."

Compared to the value of Star Coins, the actual value of the purchased supplies is less than that of Star Coins.

If Qin Hao used these star coins to purchase supplies, he could definitely buy far more than he has now.

……

Qin Hao laughed and said, "However, they will not take the initiative to deliver things to my Qinghe Bay, nor will they deliver them to Pengze Lake."

But if I lower the price slightly, they'll keep sending me what I need in exchange for Star Coins.

Across from him, Qin Zhenyuan sat down, enjoying a glass of fine wine.

"You know what, in reality, it costs quite a bit of money to drink this kind of fine wine."

Your grandmother wouldn't agree.

Qin Hao shut up and didn't reply. Qin Zhenyuan was about to speak again, but he seemed to suddenly realize something and said, "To be honest, you only feel something for the moment after you drink these things."

"If we stay, we could buy so many supplies, which would greatly improve the Red Dragon Army's strength."

After Chu Xiuying came in, she only glanced at Qin Zhenyuan, which made Qin Zhenyuan smile apologetically and dare not continue the previous topic.

Haha, man.

Qin Hao felt that he could never become that kind of man.

So embarrassing.

Chu Xiuying nodded and said, "Let's cut off all the fine wine and tea at home from now on. Anyway, this second life is pretty good. When the time comes, let Hao'er simulate it for you as much as possible. It's just for the taste."

Qin Zhenyuan suddenly felt that all his little hobbies from before would be gone.

Although there is no difference between the virtual and the real.

However, the virtual should remain virtual, and the real should remain real.

Double the enjoyment!

It was lost because of just one sentence.

That's amazing!
unacceptable.

If I hadn't said anything carelessly before, perhaps...

Chu Xiuying went straight to the seat of honor, and even Qin Zhenyuan had to sit with her.

It's because there are only a few of them here, and Qin Zhenyuan just said the wrong thing.
She just went out for a walk, and she's still paying close attention to her grandson's territory.

Previously, he could only stay in the capital city and had no way to contact his grandson in real time or see his territory. This time, Qin Hao had someone deliver the wristband that allowed him to log in.

They were both online immediately.

Aside from a casual glance at the beginning, Qin Hao and Qin Zhenyuan discussed future developments.

Chu Xiuying then went out and traveled around.

Anyway, everything in Second Life is virtual, so there's no danger.

Let's treat it as a spring outing.

Chu Xiuying nodded: "Speaking of this Star Essence, it's indeed quite good. However, isn't it a bit of a waste?"

Qin Hao nodded and said, "In the long run, if we simply consider the energy contained in the star essence, that is indeed the case."

However, in Qinghe Bay, the forces of water and fire contain a lot of malevolent energy.

This place cannot be a sacred place for planting, so if it wants to develop, it can only become a commercial center.

However, this place is extremely stingy, and its proximity to the Ten Thousand Mountains and the northern barbarians means it lacks the necessary elements to become a commercial transit point or center.

so……"

"So you're using Star Essence to create this element, intending to make this place a transit hub? That's possible, but can the production of Star Essence keep up?"

Qin Hao smiled and nodded: "No problem, this star currency looks like paper money."

In reality, it's just pure energy; it feels like paper when you squeeze it.

Once the energy is absorbed, this star element will disappear.

I designed an array specifically to gather the power of stars and the surrounding cosmic energy, that is, spiritual energy, specifically to condense star essence of various values.

I have now set up such formations in Qinghe Bay and Pengze Lake.

The star essence taken out was only a small portion.

In fact, he had drawn and arranged such formations in his own world ring, as well as in the worlds of Swallowed Star and Shrouding the Heavens.

Star Essence isn't just something you can use in the Qianyang Realm.

The same applies to other worlds.

At this moment, within the world of Shrouding the Heavens, Ye Fan inexplicably received a large amount of star essence.

"Take these for now, consider them as financial aid for your recent spiritual practice."

Qin Hao looked at Ye Fan and said, "You should know by now that your physique is the Ancient Sacred Body. Although there has never been a successful example of cultivating the Ancient Sacred Body since ancient times."

But you don't need to worry, the Ancient Sacred Body just needs too many resources.

If you wander around this area more often and accumulate more resources, your cultivation will naturally improve.

If one unit of resources isn't enough, use two. If two units aren't enough, use ten. As long as you don't give up, there's hope for your cultivation.

Ye Fan nodded and took the star essence that he didn't know where it came from from Qin Hao's hand.

Is this some kind of currency issued by some power?
He didn't quite understand it, but he could sense the energy it contained.

"Take the other pile to Pang Bo."

Ye Fan put it away as well, and asked curiously, "Master, aren't you planning to go out? This area has been quite lively lately."

Qin Hao smiled and shook his head: "No, I'm currently at a certain point in my cultivation and need to go into seclusion. Be careful while you're out and about. How's your practice of the Five-Colored Warrior Summoning Technique I gave you going? If necessary, you can summon the Five-Colored Warrior to save your life, or you can summon me."

This secret method is nothing more than specifying a direction and a person.

Qin Hao made some changes, so he could naturally sense Ye Fan's situation.

If all else fails, I can descend myself.

It's not a physical body, but rather a spiritual force.

Or rather, the soul.

In fact, Ye Fan had already tested it.

Those five-colored warriors were indeed extremely powerful; in fact, if he summoned even two more, it would be extremely difficult for him to deal with them.

Ye Fan also sensed that an extremely powerful and awe-inspiring force was being nurtured within his master Qin Hao's body.

He didn't know what it was, but he knew that even if all the sects in the vicinity were combined, they probably wouldn't be a match for his master.

"Alright, go ahead. If you're really struggling to cope, don't keep fighting it out."

Ye Fan nodded, put away the Star Essence, and left Qin Hao's secluded cultivation place.

Not long after, he met Pang Bo.

After handing the star essence to Pang Bo, Pang Bo asked curiously, "Is Master still in seclusion?"

Ye Fan nodded: "Yes, Master's body is containing an extremely powerful force."

That is something that no number of you and me can compare to.

I really don't know what he's doing.

"Anyway, let's go out. You need a lot of resources. As for Master, if he wants to tell us, we'll know. If he doesn't want to, there's no point in asking."

"You're right, Master's level of skill is extremely high. He was calm and composed even when facing the Crocodile Ancestor, which shows..."

Qin Hao heard their conversation.

He didn't care at all.

Within his body, the powers of the sun and moon are merging.

"The Sun and Moon Divine Body is about to be formed. Thinking about it, the Ji family's divine body seems to be like the moon rising from the sea?"

Qianyang Boundary.

Qin Hao said, "I've already arranged for the production of an upgraded version of the Lightning Bloodline Potion, as well as another batch of Water and Fire Bloodline Potion. For now, I'll only sell the Water Bloodline Potion. Grandfather can take a batch of Water and Fire Bloodline Potion back with him, and then recruit a group of people. After taking the potions, they can practice a cultivation method I created specifically for them. These two bloodlines can restrain each other or cooperate with each other, unleashing power far greater than that of an individual."

Qin Zhenyuan nodded: "That makes sense. However, after you brought back that batch of bloodline potions, I've already trained almost all the auxiliary soldiers of the Crimson Dragon Army. There aren't many left."

After a pause, Qin Zhenyuan smiled and said, "However, we still have some manpower back in our hometown. We can gather them up, train them, and treat them as Dao soldiers. They won't be able to cause any major trouble."

Qin Zhenyuan certainly has a hometown, but although he maintains contact with those people and has been mentored by them, he has also been able to maintain good relations with them.

But they're not really that close.

But now, with the calamity of the demons looming, none of that matters anymore.

Those people from my hometown, if we can train them, they could be a force to be reckoned with.

Faced with this calamity, the people back home should know what to do.

"it is good……."

Qin Zhenyuan had just agreed, but wanted to say something more later.

Vajra Sword burst in from outside, or rather, teleported to the door and rushed in: "My lord, an anomaly has occurred upstream of Qinghe Bay, thirty miles from Kanli Lake. The guards don't know what's going on, and the mercenaries can't handle it either, but they've sent back some images."

In the past, if you wanted to know what had happened locally, you could only wait for him to go there in person to see for himself before he left.

But now, as long as someone goes there, they can use Second Life to create a video of what's happening there and upload it to Second Life, so Qin Hao can watch it directly.

In reality, his strength is not that great, and he cannot monitor all the areas covered by Second Life in real time.

Qin Hao is currently expanding the scope of Second Life, but he is still using the artificial intelligence created by Coulson to control it.

He immediately brought up the camera feed and quickly saw the scene that the mercenaries and guards had witnessed.

"This is?"

He was somewhat shocked, as was Qin Zhenyuan.

Chu Xiuying stood up, looked at the scene, and said in confusion, "If I'm not mistaken, I should have seen similar intelligence when I was in the Marquis's residence. This is..."

"Demon's Nest".

Qin Hao said in a deep voice.

He never imagined that one day, this thing would appear in Qinghe Bay.

That means that an unknown number of demons have reached Qinghe Bay and are lying in wait.

"Perhaps not, maybe it's Kanli Lake?"

In that place, the Kan and Li evil influences are most intense.

The people of Qinghe Bay hardly went there, and the guards probably ignored it as well.

Furthermore, if the demons who infiltrated are strong enough, they can hide in Kanli Lake and evade their detection.

Qin Hao spends most of his time in seclusion, so it's unlikely he would go looking for it himself.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, I'm going to take a look. I'll keep you updated on Second Life. You can come and check it out with me."

Qin Hao's soul is strong enough that he can fight outside while simultaneously diverting a small portion of his mental energy to maintain his existence in his second life.

Immediately, Qin Hao's true form began to move, taking a single step and disappearing from the Divine Valor Marquis's residence.

In his second life, his divine eagle also left the Divine Valor Earl's Mansion in real time, and Qin Zhenyuan and Chu Xiuying followed suit.

"Brother Qin." Song Fugui had also received the news and came over.

Qin Hao even had a moment to bow to Song Yuanbao beside him: "Uncle, I am so grateful for your support over the years."

Song Yuanbao waved his hand: "No need, you've already paid for everything."

Moreover, Futong Bank has also earned sufficient profits from its cooperation with you.

You also raised my son, which is more precious than any resource.

Moreover, the matter is urgent, so let's get going without further ado.

"it is good."

Qin Hao waved his hand, and the Star-Guiding Boat appeared. He leaped onto it, and the others did the same.

The Star-Guided Boat traveled at an extremely fast speed towards Lake Kanli.

Qin Hao is still considering whether to import some warhorses.

The Qianyang Realm also has some decent warhorses, but most of them are either under government control or the private property of high-ranking nobles.

Those are products that the great nobles guard against with all their might, and at most they will only sell some that cannot reproduce naturally.

In other words, even if you buy it, you will need to buy it again after a period of time.

Otherwise, once the warhorses grow old, they will naturally be unable to form sufficient fighting power.

“Established units, especially cavalry, are quite formidable. Even the Heavenly Court has the Imperial Horse Administration, with the position of弼马温 (Bima Wen). This shows that cavalry is indeed very powerful.”

While they were pondering, the Star-Guiding Boat had already arrived at its destination.

With a single step, Qin Hao left the Star Guide Ship and appeared at the place guarded by the soldiers.

It's not really about protecting anything; this place has already exploded, and everyone around can see it.

"Is this really the Demon's Lair? But how could it be? We have patrols every day, why haven't we seen anything?"

Song Fugui had also followed closely behind and arrived here.

(End of this chapter)