Chapter 14: Crossing Worlds, Shangcheng Function Activated (1/6, Requesting Flowers and Ratings)

Zhang Taixuan: "Jianzi, you encountered another evil spirit? Don't you have talismans?"

Yotsuya Miko: "Just now, the spiritual talisman turned to ash."

Lin Fengjiao: "Probably the talisman's power was exhausted. Do you need more, Jianzi Miss? I'll send you a few."

Yotsuya Miko: "Thank you, but I don't think I need any. My current strength seems to handle ordinary evil spirits easily."

Lin Fengjiao: "That's good."

Ying Zheng: "Can Wu Gong deal with evil spirits?"

Lin Fengjiao: "Isn't that normal? Evil spirits are likely composed of Jing, Qi, and Shen—either one or several of these substances. A Grand Master who cultivates all three primordial elements naturally has methods to deal with ghosts and demons."

Zhang Taixuan: "Uncle Jiu is truly a professional. But Jianzi, if you encounter a being of Divine level, don't fight—run immediately. Divine-level evil spirits might be studying cosmic laws; you likely can't handle them."

Yotsuya Miko: "Thanks for the warning—I'll try to stay indoors. If I meet a Divine-level evil spirit, I'm done for."

Zhang Taixuan: "Wise decision. Like me—staying within the sect avoids a lot of trouble."

【Ding, activity level reached. Cross-world and Shangcheng functions activated.】

Cross-world: Members may freely travel to any world after receiving permission from its inhabitants, with no fees charged.

Shangcheng: A marketplace for members to trade; the chat group charges no transaction fees.

Huang Rong: "Oh? There's a Shangcheng system!"

【Ding, Ying Zheng sold one hundred taels of gold, earning one point.】

Ying Zheng: "Gold is cheap—only one point for a hundred taels."

Huang Rong: "No wonder the First Emperor is rich!"

Yotsuya Miko: "+1"

Lin Fengjiao: "+1, so luxurious."

【Ding, Zhang Taixuan uploaded the Taiyin True Scripture (Land Immortal level), earning one thousand points. Due to replicability of knowledge, anyone who purchases this technique in the future will automatically grant Zhang Taixuan 10% of the proceeds.】

【Ding, Zhang Taixuan uploaded the Falling Petals Divine Sword Art (Heavenly Human level), earning one hundred points. Due to replicability of knowledge, anyone who purchases this technique in the future will automatically grant Zhang Taixuan 10% of the proceeds.】

【Ding, Zhang Taixuan uploaded the Seven Stages of Martial Arts Cultivation Method (Land Immortal level), earning one thousand points. … Automatically gains 10% proceeds.】

【Ding, Zhang Taixuan uploaded the recipe for Hundred Flowers Jade Dew Pills, earning one hundred points. … Automatically gains 10% proceeds.】

【Ding, Zhang Taixuan's permissions have been upgraded, granting one lottery draw. (Lottery pool includes all items from the worlds of all chat group members!)】

Huang Rong: "Wow, Brother Taixuan earned so many points at once!"

Yotsuya Miko: "A Heavenly Human-level martial art for a hundred points—that's equivalent to ten thousand taels of gold! I couldn't sell myself for that much."

Previously, Yotsuya Miko had no concept of martial arts.

Now she understood how precious they were.

Yotsuya Miko: "Big Brother Zhang, I don't even know how to repay you."

Zhang Taixuan: "Don't be so formal—I gained a sliver of world origin. Its value far exceeds what you imagine."

【Ding, Huang Rong uploaded one hundred Nine Flowers Jade Dew Pills, earning one point. Due to low item tier, future uploads will no longer earn points.】

【Ding, Huang Rong uploaded the Nine Yin True Scripture, earning five points. Due to replicability of knowledge, anyone who purchases this technique in the future will automatically grant Huang Rong 10% of the proceeds.】

【Ding, Huang Rong uploaded … earning one point.】

Huang Rong: "【Crying】I uploaded all my martial arts and earned only ten points—so hard!"

Yotsuya Miko: "Rong Sister, stop being modest—I don't even have anything I can upload!"

Ying Zheng: "Same here. Aside from jewels and such, I have nothing worth uploading."

The First Emperor was naturally wealthy, but as a wise ruler, he would never actually exchange state treasury items.

These were the very foundation of the nation!

【Ding, Lin Fengjiao uploaded Basic Talismans, earning five points. … Automatically gains 10% proceeds; further instances omitted.】

【Ding, Lin Fengjiao uploaded the method for crafting magical implements, earning five points.】

【Ding, Lin Fengjiao uploaded the Corpse Refinement Method, earning two points.】

Lin Fengjiao: "I'm about the same—I never thought I was this poor. But Maoshan is a Shangqing sect; we have many cultivation methods. When I return, I'll surely earn a fortune."

Zhang Taixuan: "No way, Uncle Jiu? I never thought you, with your honest face, would do something like this?"

Huang Rong: "Uncle Jiu, we're righteous sect! We don't do this!"

Yotsuya Miko: "+1"

Ying Zheng: "Good job, Uncle Jiu—don't be unprincipled!"

Lin Fengjiao: "…"

Lin Fengjiao: "Are you all misunderstanding something? Aside from Maoshan's core techniques, all other cultivation methods and divine arts are freely allowed to be transmitted. If I spread Maoshan's teachings to other worlds, my ancestors will reward me!"

Zhang Taixuan: "Really? I don't believe it!"

Huang Rong: "Really? I don't believe it!"

Yotsuya Miko: "Really? I don't believe it!"

Ying Zheng: "Really? I don't believe it!"

Lin Fengjiao: "…"

Lin Fengjiao was torn between laughter and frustration, and began to doubt internally.

"Maybe I should report this to my ancestor?"

Maoshan's ancestor was either in Heaven or in the Underworld.

This kind of thing could be negotiated.

As he pondered, Wencai's voice rang out.

"Master, Master Ren has sent someone to invite us for foreign tea."

Lin Fengjiao snapped back: "I know. How is your Wu Gong cultivation coming along?"

Wen Cai's voice instantly fell silent: "..."

Lin Fengjiao: "No lunch today—I'm going to train you hard."

Taohuadao.

Huang Rong said: "Father, where can we get a lot of secret manuals? I've told you about Shangcheng—right now, credits are useless, but that might change in the future. We need to plan ahead."

Huang Yaoshi nodded: "Rong'er is right. I don't need credits anymore—they gave us good cultivation techniques for free, but such things won't happen again."

He fell into thought.

"As for martial arts manuals, this is simple. Shaolin and Quanzhen are major sects of this era—they must have many techniques. We only need to offer one primordial-level manual to exchange for them."

Huang Rong frowned: "Both sects are rigid and traditional—it won't be that easy."

Huang Yaoshi smiled lightly: "Rong'er, you're already a Grandmaster. It's time to change your old thinking. Just show a hint of your strength—who would dare dismiss your opinion?"

Huang Rong nodded eagerly: "That's true."

Huang Yaoshi: "Besides, we could raid the Jin Empire. When they invaded the south years ago, they looted countless treasures—we can sell them directly to Shangcheng."

Huang Rong's eyes brightened: "That's perfect—it earns us credits and lets us uphold justice."

"Little Rong'er, what are you plotting with Huang Laoxie? Why are you hiding it from Old Folly?"

Just then, Old Folly's voice rang out, and a figure shot toward them at high speed.