Chapter 348: I, Zhou Xuan, a Big Shot

Inside the Dongtian world of the Sun Moon Star Chart.

After entering this space, the tens of thousands of Cultivators and mortals formerly of the Dragon Raising Sect were all arranged to undergo a rigorous inspection.

During the inspection process, their injuries were treated, and they were provided with a full meal.

Only then were they all gathered in a large plaza.

After several Golden Core True Persons descended slowly in full view of everyone and released their aura to quiet the entire plaza.

Under the gaze of the Golden Core True Persons, the people in the plaza were each distributed their own deed of servitude.

It was a sheet of pure white paper, about the size of two hands spread open, looking completely blank with markings only where a signature was required.

Looking at this contract paper that required signing before the content was filled in, the tens of thousands of people fell into a state of bewilderment.

Even ordinary people who had never signed a contract would feel that contracts shouldn't be signed this way, right?

A Golden Core True Person sat at the head, his Divine Sense sweeping over these survivors whom their master had kindly taken in.

Noticing the hesitation of these fellows, he gave a cold snort:

"We of the Evil Exterminating Alliance have always done things by the rules."

"Hurry up and sign!"

"As for the content, the master hasn't decided which version to choose yet; once it is decided and printed on, copies will be given to you."

"Do not worry about the lack of efficacy; this alliance has plenty of ways to ensure the contract takes effect."

Hearing the Golden Core True Person's rather kind explanation.

The few remaining Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Dragon Raising Sect felt a mix of grief and indignation in their hearts.

It was just that... no matter how angry or unwilling they were, they could only lower their heads and endure it silently.

The entire Dragon Raising Sect, after the betrayal of those flood dragons, had almost all of its middle and upper echelons wiped out.

Even beyond the upper echelons, among the Inner Sect Disciples, only a few with low cultivation had managed to escape with their lives.

Even so, during the process of enslavement, those Dragon Raising Sect Cultivators who performed slightly more brilliantly.

Would be noticed by those Demon Beasts, and they would not be put to important use by the Demon Beasts, but rather chosen by them to become a dish in the physical sense.

This left the Dragon Raising Sect Cultivators and mortals now saved by Su Ping with only two Outer Sect Deacons who had the most management experience.

These Outer Sect Deacons would usually respectfully address Foundation Establishment Cultivators as Great Cultivators.

To expect them to jump out and express opposition in front of a Golden Core True Person.

Was clearly an impossible thing.

After about ten breaths of time.

These Dragon Raising Sect Cultivators and mortals all bit their fingers and signed the contract.

Afterwards, these contracts were collected by the Golden Core True Person using a spell, and he left with a chuckle.

The Golden Core True Person left, and before the people in the plaza could heave a sigh of relief.

Hundreds of Cultivators dressed in green robes rushed over with stern faces to round people up.

"Those who understand animal husbandry and have experience in raising Spirit Beasts, come with me!"

"Those who have farmed Spirit Fields, come over here!"

"Mortals with a specialized skill, report by raising your hands immediately, otherwise you will all be treated as ordinary mortals!"

"As your seniors, I will kindly give you a reminder."

"As the cost of your rescue, don't even think about having Spirit Stones for the first year unless you make a massive contribution."

"But the working environment will absolutely satisfy you Cultivators below Foundation Establishment."

The leading green-robed Cultivator gave a reminder.

It immediately made the smart ones understand the underlying meaning, and they hurriedly lined up to sign up.

Anyone who has lived in the Cultivation World knows that cultivation is the most important thing.

Joining a Mysterious Force this time, as long as there is still a chance to continue cultivation, then there is nothing to worry about.

Because allowing cultivation itself means that they have a path for upward mobility.

Most Cultivators signed up for raising Spirit Beasts.

The middle and upper echelons of the Dragon Raising Sect were dead, but the lower levels still inherited a bit of husbandry technique.

Plus, Su Ping had obtained quite a few relevant cultivation methods through the Inheritance Cave Heaven.

There was no need to worry about the sect's cultivation method lineage being cut off here.

Letting these sect Cultivators continue to raise livestock on a large scale for Su Ping in Su Ping's controlled area.

Hmm... one could say it also continued the lineage of the Dragon Raising Sect.

I believe that if the Old Ancestor of this sect had a spirit in heaven, he should also be incomparably gratified.

The various Cultivators, including those of the Dragon Raising Sect, were categorized by similar procedures and found their respective outlets.

Whether it was facing the buildings packed with pigs, cattle, and sheep, or the light green Spirit Fields that stretched as far as the eye could see after mechanized farming.

Or the various artifact-refining factories that were constantly filled with booming sounds and sweet-smelling gunpowder smoke.

Everywhere welcomed this fresh blood to come in and shine.

Even those mortals uniformly received Martial Dao Cultivation Methods that were top-tier in the eyes of mortals.

With these Martial Dao Cultivation Methods, mortals in the Secret Realm could rely on the high concentration of Spirit Qi to quickly achieve success, thereby becoming strong, healthy, and immune to all diseases as qualified labor.

This result made the mortals quite happy.

Only a few who originally held high positions in the mortal hierarchy felt some discomfort.

They did not expect that the lowly mud-legged peasants they used to look down upon could actually practice Martial Dao and then stand on the same starting line as them.

Even shortly after, some of humble origin turned the tables and became their leaders.

They were unwilling and full of resentment, but there was nothing they could do.

The ancestors and bloodlines these mortals relied upon had long since perished with the destruction of their sects.

Seeking the Old Ancestor to preside over matters was no longer possible.

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Water Blue Star.

On the Moon Surface Golden Leaf Bodhi Tree.

After Su Ping had taken the Green Heaven-Swallowing Tiger to ransack... no, to borrow from over a dozen large and small families and sects for their inheritances.

The Green Heaven-Swallowing Tiger suddenly warned Su Ping that they were being spied upon and divined by a Return to Void Great Ability using divine powers and Secret Techniques.

Upon learning this, Su Ping immediately smiled lightly and let the Green Heaven-Swallowing Tiger enter the Pot Heaven first.

Then, he followed the Green Heaven-Swallowing Tiger into the Pot Heaven as expected.

That vague sense of being watched immediately vanished without a trace.

He could even faintly sense a miserable cry coming from afar.

This also let Su Ping know that if he did not want to clash head-on with the top combat power of the Five Elements World, it was time to leave.

Thus, Su Ping no longer hesitated, returned directly to the Biyuan World, and after settling various miscellaneous matters, returned to Water Blue Star to contemplate the gains of this trip.

Relying on the help of the Golden Leaf Bodhi Tree.

Su Ping gradually grasped the meaning of the characters within the Inheritance Stone Stele.

From the meaning of these Immortal characters, Su Ping saw a lion-headed strong man with an overbearing aura and a majestic stature like a small giant.

Under his dark red, glowing skin, every part of his body bulged with muscle groups filled with the beauty of power.

At the very first glance, Su Ping felt that in terms of physical robustness and beauty alone, this person surpassed all the bodybuilding champions on Water Blue Star.

"Is this that self-important Old Sect Master?"

"He looks... quite unique."

Su Ping continued to contemplate, seeing the red-skinned, lion-headed strong man open his mouth wide to take a deep breath, then emit the two sounds of "Heng" and "Ha."

The sound was not loud, and it was possible he was merely chanting silently without truly vocalizing.

Yet Su Ping could feel that deep within his Primordial Spirit, he had heard the "Heng" and "Ha" sounds like thunder.

And following this sound, his own Star Lord Immortal Body reacted.

His Big Dipper and South Dipper Divine Art underwent various profound and subtle changes.

Su Ping, struck by a flash of inspiration, circulated his cultivation technique again and immediately felt his cultivation efficiency was one-third faster than before.

He also gained new insights into the Greedy Wolf, Broken Army, and Seven Killings.

Next, Su Ping looked at the other inheritance secret scrolls.

He discovered that having contemplated the stone stele, he could now achieve the ability to draw inferences about other related Secret Techniques of the divine arts recorded in these scrolls.

Su Ping could not help but be overjoyed.

After learning the different Secret Techniques within, he chose to contemplate the stone stele's Immortal characters again.

Attempting to completely squeeze out every benefit from this stone stele inheritance.

Inside Water Blue Star.

Zhou Xuan, as the earliest local disciple to follow Su Ping.

As Su Ping's influence expanded.

He finally escaped the monotonous path of refining pills and cultivating day and night.

After studying for several months with a professional alchemist.

Zhou Xuan became the person in charge of the alchemy workshop here on Water Blue Star.

Unknowingly, he had become one of the extraordinary representatives that major forces had to take seriously.

Zhou Xuan had no interest in dealing with the outside world, and most external affairs were handed over to his deputy.

As for himself, apart from being responsible for inspections, he spent most of his time cultivating or opening a furnace to refine pills himself when his hands felt itchy.

On this day, Zhou Xuan suddenly had an epiphany, his heart stirred, and he opened his eyes to look at the alchemy furnace and let out a low shout:

"Open!"

Instantly, the furnace lid opened.

The fragrance of medicine immediately filled the alchemy room.

Making Zhou Xuan, who took a deep breath of the fragrance, brighten up and feel invigorated.

"I didn't expect that after leaving the Immortal Sect Dongtian, my alchemy skills would actually break through."

"Is this what they call the water flowing and the canal forming after sufficient accumulation of insight?"

Zhou Xuan took out three porcelain bottles and collected the pills from the furnace.

Of these three bottles, two were to be handed over to the Immortal Sect.

One bottle was for the cost of raw materials, and the other was to be exchanged for Merit.

Although his master treated Zhou Xuan very well, satisfying almost all his cultivation needs.

Zhou Xuan still had a bit of backbone; after seeing the items he wanted on the Merit Stone Stele, he did not think of begging his master, but wanted to earn them himself.

That Merit Stone Stele was actually something similar to the Merit Ranking of the Great Golden Light Temple back then.

As Water Blue Star gradually accepted extraordinary powers, cooperative projects became more numerous, and more people became extraordinary due to various opportunities.

Su Ping found a similar Artifact from his Storage Spirit Tool, easily modified it with the power of his Primordial Spirit, and then threw it onto Water Blue Star, allowing those extraordinary representatives and some recognized Outer Sect Disciples to exchange for cultivation or training items through Merit.

It could be considered fully mobilizing the subjective initiative of these people.

So that they would not slack off in their cultivation after the pressure was gone.

At the same time, this Merit Stone Stele, which appeared at the stations of representatives everywhere, also had a Water Blue Star Merit ranking function.

This made Zhou Xuan feel quite awkward during this period.

Because according to the information gradually disclosed by the supernatural forces.

The Cloud Coming Immortal Sect behind Zhou Xuan is definitely one of the top existences among the supernatural forces.

Yet Zhou Xuan, who was chosen by such an existence.

Whether in terms of strength or performance, it can only be said to be barely satisfactory.

On this Merit leaderboard.

Zhou Xuan did not even step into the top ten.

This caused Zhou Xuan to silently decline invitations from several fellow practitioners.

Zhou Xuan did not intend to consume the remaining bottle of Pill himself.

Instead, he asked for leave and then walked out of the alchemy room.

The second he stepped out of the alchemy room.

With a crack, the alchemy room went dark.

The Spirit Gathering Array stopped running, and at the same time, thick lead plates rose in the inner layer, preventing the Spirit Qi in this large workshop from seeping through.

The Spirit Qi of the alchemy workshop came from the Spirit Stones at the core of the Array and the Star Spirit Fish raised in the Spirit Pool.

Under the arrangement of the planner, every wisp needed to be used to its fullest.

Zhou Xuan walked out of a certain large mountain wearing a clean Daoist robe.

He suddenly turned his head to look at the large mountain behind him.

He secretly marveled at the way of the Array and developed a strong interest in it.

It was rumored to be just the simplest small illusion array.

Yet it disguised the alchemy workshop, which occupied a hundred miles, as an unremarkable lush mountain.

If it weren't for the fact that there was also a military base on the periphery, and the nearby traffic was all on newly built dedicated passages.

It is estimated that no one could have guessed what was unusual inside this mountain.

When the peripheral personnel saw Zhou Xuan appear, they hurriedly ran over respectfully to greet him.

Zhou Xuan declined their kindness.

After restraining his aura and becoming unremarkable, he quickly disappeared from the sight of the base personnel.

The personnel were not surprised by this.

Supernatural beings are of all kinds, and the easiest to deal with are those who were originally businessmen.

Next are those monks and Cultivators of the Divine Dao.

The Daoists are also quite amiable, it's just that they don't like to trouble people like them for help.

After leaving the base, Zhou Xuan first went back to his hometown.

He visited his parents and used Dharma Power to clear their meridians.

Zhou Xuan also explained some of his insights on Martial Dao Cultivation Methods to them.

After the Merit monument appeared, Martial Dao Cultivation Methods were naturally also among the items available for exchange.

And the price was cheap.

It's just that if one wants to succeed in cultivation under the environment of Water Blue Star.

Without the nourishment of Spirit Qi, one can only rely on eating blood-based food nourished by Spirit Qi to increase blood and Qi.

This caused the price of Supernatural Ingredients, which had just dropped slightly as more and more cooperative projects emerged, to be driven up again.

Especially after experts conducted detailed research and publicly admitted that if children learn one of the Health Preservation Techniques in the cultivation method from a young age, they can be stronger, smarter, and have more potential.

It caused countless people to go crazy.

I don't know how many parents, after struggling for school district housing and cram schools for their children, have added another struggle: snapping up Supernatural Ingredients and finding Martial Dao experts to guide their children in practicing Health Preservation Techniques...

During the short time Zhou Xuan stayed at the Zhou family, his parents received several calls from relatives and friends.

Basically, they were either asking if he could help buy some Supernatural Ingredients, or asking if there were any tips for practicing Health Preservation Techniques to share.

As for troubling Zhou Xuan himself.

After experts interpreted what a behemoth the Cloud Coming Immortal Sect where Zhou Xuan belongs is.

On the contrary, no relatives or friends dared to ask Zhou Xuan himself for help.

Zhou Xuan chose to pretend not to see this.

Afterwards, he said goodbye to his parents and came to the street.

He saw a sales point for Supernatural Ingredients.

Hmm... it seemed to be near a sales point where the Zhou family cooperated with the authorities, and it was crowded with many people.

These people looked either rich or noble.

Some were covered from head to toe in expensive designer brands.

But this was not scary; what was scary were those who were dressed appropriately but could not see a single brand.

One look and you knew it was a custom-made product from a Grandmaster.

Normally, people like them would not be reduced to this.

But now they were on the street, braving the hot Sun, loudly protesting that there was a problem with the sales point.

Otherwise, why had they been queuing, drawing lots, and snapping up items online so many times here.

Every time they could only buy a tiny bit of Supernatural Ingredients.

It was equivalent to a portion of Supernatural Ingredients all being snapped up and bought by a few specific accounts.

Forcing them to have to pay high prices to buy what they needed from the black market.

Most of them were not short of money, but this money didn't come from a strong wind.

Once or twice could be explained as the other party being lucky, but seven or eight times in a row, is this still luck?

It must be cheating! There must be a conspiracy!

Within the protesting crowd, someone arrogantly lifted their chin, boasting that they had seen similar things many times before and that a statement must be given today.

Zhou Xuan frowned slightly, yet he knew that for the sake of fairness, super-intelligent computers were used for random selection in online flash sales.

The authority of this supercomputer was extremely high, so high that those capable of modifying it had no need to profit from such things.

And after excluding all impossibilities.

The impossible is therefore possible?

So, the other party really relied on luck, being able to snatch it every single time?

Thinking of this.

Zhou Xuan also became interested in this matter.