Chapter 2291: Building an Intelligence Network

The loose cultivators simply couldn't afford it; after looking at the price, they shook their heads and left.

The people from the great clans, however, weren't in a hurry to leave; they only silently cursed in their hearts, driven mad by greed for money.

Speaking of the wealthy in Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng, there are certainly many, far beyond what Wuji Xiancheng can compare to.

The food hadn't been served yet, but faced with such outrageous prices, several hundred people still didn't leave directly.

These people were all cultivators from the great clans of the city, and they possessed plenty of immortal crystals.

Following Ye Zhangqing's usual habit, the canteen's opening naturally had no publicity at all—if you wanted to eat, you ate; if not, you just left.

Not long after, as the food was brought out, the rich aroma quickly left everyone present in a daze.

This fragrance made everyone's index fingers twitch with appetite.

The cultivators who hadn't left swallowed their saliva one by one and said.

"It smells so good, let's try it."

"This aroma, I'll have a bowl."

Under the temptation of the fragrance, many people stepped forward one after another; even if it was expensive, having a bowl to taste the freshness was still no problem.

And with someone taking the lead, the rest naturally followed suit.

Those who hadn't left just now found it even harder to move now that the food was served.

Not long after, only the sound of eating remained inside the shop.

The cultivators each held a big bowl, heads lowered, devouring their food wolfishly.

This flavor is beyond words—it's the best meal they've ever eaten, bar none.

The first day's business wasn't good, after all, few people came, and over seventy percent saw the price and gave up directly.

However, Ye Zhangqing wasn't anxious about this either; back in Wuji Xiancheng it was the same, and it gradually improved.

After closing for the day, Ye Zhangqing returned to the Heavenly Family in the evening, sitting together with Bai Hua Xianzi and the other women, sipping tea while speaking.

"Jueying, I intend to put you in charge of the intelligence network, after all you have experience in this."

Ye Zhangqing's purpose in opening the canteen was, first, to amass wealth, providing a steady stream of income for the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Second, it was to gather intelligence.

As for the candidate, he had already decided in his mind; they needed both ability and trustworthiness.

Looking around, Jueying was the most suitable.

Back when in the Xia Jie, Jueying was in charge of the Dao Yi Shengdi intelligence system.

Letting her resume her old role, her ability is completely unproblematic.

As for loyalty, there's no need to mention—she would even give her life to Ye Zhangqing, so how could the other women possibly betray him?

Upon hearing this, Jueying showed no hesitation whatsoever, smiling and nodding as she said.

"I'll follow whatever my husband says."

"Hmm, you might have to work harder lately, Bai Hua Xianzi, you ladies also share some of the burden."

Ye Zhangqing intended to entrust the intelligence network to the several women, as he didn't have that much energy himself.

Bai Hua Xianzi and the several women also nodded in agreement.

Being able to help their husband, the several women were all delighted, full of vigor, and immediately began to discuss.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing couldn't get a word in, rose, and went to rest.

By the next morning, Ye Zhangqing woke up; the several women were still discussing there, and it seemed they had finished their deliberations.

"You didn't sleep all night?"

He approached the several women, asked, and upon hearing their response, they nodded slightly but indicated it was fine.

Going without sleep for a night had little effect, as they all had immortal realm cultivation.

That day, the canteen's business was noticeably better than yesterday's, and Jueying also began to set up the intelligence network.

First, using Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng and Wuji Xiancheng as the starting points, they would construct the intelligence networks of these two great immortal cities, then gradually radiate outward.

Ye Zhangqing placed no restrictions on how the several women should act, trusting them completely.

In the rear courtyard, Jueying specially selected a small courtyard.

The rooms inside the courtyard were all made into secret chambers, isolated by formations.

Soundproof formations, defensive formations—everything was arranged all at once.

As for the entrance direction, not only could you not hear any sound, but even divine sense was completely blocked.

Even divine thought couldn't break through the formation's barrier.

When it comes to intelligence, the most important thing is to be cautious and careful.

Often, nobody wants to reveal that they are the ones providing intelligence.

Therefore, the passage into this small courtyard was carefully designed by Jueying.

Each room's entrance and exit are different, so others won't know which room belongs to whom.

Privacy can be said to be maximized.

It took seven days to handle these matters, and during those seven days, the canteen's business improved day by day.

The people from the great clans, once they've tasted that flavor, can't forget it; thus, even if they're busy, they at least come to the canteen each day for a meal.

Those who aren't lacking in immortal crystals even have two meals a day, never missing a single one.

Moreover, those who have eaten it introduce others from their clans who haven't tried it yet, one bringing another, so naturally the business keeps getting better.

As the number of people grows, the amount of intelligence naturally increases as well.

So, starting from yesterday, Jueying had the intelligence network set up.

Anyone who comes to the shop to eat can use treasures to offset a shortage of immortal crystals; if they have no treasures either, they can also exchange information.

And based on the truthfulness and importance of the information, Jueying divided the information into five grades.

One is useless information, worthless, and thus cannot be counted.

Another is ordinary information; each piece of information counts as one point, and a hundred points can be exchanged for a bowl of food.

Next is excellent information; each piece counts as ten points, and ten excellent pieces of information allow a meal.

Furthermore, absolute secret information; each piece is worth a hundred points, and one piece allows a meal.

Finally, the highest-level earth-shattering information; one piece allows a special meal.

For each level of information classification, Absolute Shadow has made a clear division.

All of this was passed on to Bai Hua Xianzi and several girls; if unsure, they can ask her.

As for all this, Ye Zhangqing didn't ask too much; the girls handled things, and he still felt reassured.

If even this isn't reassuring, who could be?

Moreover, with the opportunity to exchange information for food, many cultivators naturally became excited.

Especially those rogue cultivators.

Among them, the great families had some objections and were worried, but had no intention to stop it.

Some families, after private discussion, decided to let it be.

"In that case, should we take action to build an information network in the city?"

"Forget it; the Heavenly Family hasn't spoken, and besides, there are so many big and small families in Thus English: Thus English: Dengtianxiancheng—who doesn't have their own information network? This is also normal."

"Even more, the taverns that privately collect and sell information are not limited to just the Canteen; furthermore, this Canteen is the industry of Ye Yāoniè, and his relationship with the Heavenly Young Master—you don't know? We'd better not invite trouble."

"That's right; the Heavenly Family doesn't stop it, so what chance do we have? Let them be."

On this matter, the great families are surprisingly united.