Chapter 85: Full-City Grand Development

After listening for a while, Jiang Taixuan finally couldn’t help but ask, “What is going on with Divine Marquis’s Seven Stars Reverse Destiny? Can it also help Li Guang advance?”

Divine Marquis Zhuge smiled slightly and said, “Seven Stars Reverse Destiny. Field Master should know of Seven Stars Life Extension. Back then, Liang failed in extending his life, but he glimpsed the Heavenly Secrets, forming the Seven Stars Reverse Destiny Body. It can reverse fate and contend against Tian.”

Before Jiang Taixuan could speak, Divine Marquis Zhuge spoke again, “However, Seven Stars Reverse Destiny is very difficult to succeed. Each time it is used, it consumes the Divine Demon Origin. And this time, it was just a trial.”

“What is the Divine Demon Origin?” Jiang Taixuan frowned.

“The Divine Demon Origin is the foundation of a God or Demon. If the origin is severely depleted, one might fall from the God-Demon rank,” Divine Marquis Zhuge said gravely.

“So that means, when you use Seven Stars Reverse Destiny to change Li Guang’s fate, you will harm yourself?” Jiang Taixuan’s expression grew unpleasant. “Why would you do that?”

Come to think of it, if Divine Marquis Zhuge could casually help people reverse their fate, he wouldn’t be a low-rank God-Demon. He would at least be a high-rank, or even a top-rank God-Demon.

Divine Marquis Zhuge gave a faint smile. “To break the shackles. If Li Guang succeeds, Liang can succeed too. At worst, I could accumulate more God-Demon Pills and Divine Blood Pills to replenish my origin. But once successful, Liang and Li Guang can achieve Mid-Rank Divine Demon status.”

“Alright,” Jiang Taixuan nodded, then said, “In that case, in the future, I’ll share some of the God-Demon Pills I buy with my earnings with you both.”

“No need,” both Li Guang and the Divine Marquis refused simultaneously. Li Guang spoke proudly, looking down upon the world, “Everything a God or Demon has is earned by their own hands. We do not accept charity!”

The two Gods and Demons snorted coldly and returned to the tree at the same time, leaving Jiang Taixuan standing there, stunned.

Inside Clear Moon Tavern in Clear Moon City.

Yang Ziling awoke from her cultivation, exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, and her face was filled with shock. “This God-Demon Pill and Innate Spiritual Energy truly have miraculous effects. Moreover, the grade of this Martial Arts Technique is far higher than what I have been practicing. Even if it’s not Divine Level, it is among the top-tier.”

“Is the Divine Devil Dojo perhaps all real?” Yang Ziling’s expression grew serious, her eyes unable to conceal her astonishment.

“Young Miss, I have returned,” came Yang Jin’s voice.

“How did it go?” Yang Ziling asked calmly.

“Just as Young Miss said, after the Divine Devil Dojo killed people, they left the Dojo’s name. If I hadn’t arrived in time, I fear the Great Cloud Royal Family would have discovered it,” Yang Jin said with a bitter smile.

Yang Ziling nodded slightly. “I wonder where this Divine Devil Dojo gets its confidence to be so arrogant. They must know, the Great Cloud Kingdom has several peak Dao Fruit experts as well.”

“But Young Miss, why did you say those words today? Once they spread, the trouble would be huge,” Yang Jin said.

“Do you think the trouble isn’t big now?” Yang Ziling gave a cold laugh. “The royal family aren’t fools. If they weren’t wary of our forces, they would have moved against us long ago. As for the Divine Devil Dojo spreading the word, they would dare? With us holding significant power, the royal family wouldn’t dare act recklessly. On the contrary, whoever spreads it would surely face a death calamity!”

“Furthermore, Clear Moon City is too small. Coupled with the border wars, and having to allocate funds to support it every year, it has become a burden. The royal family can’t even be bothered with it anymore.” Yang Ziling sneered, then said proudly, “Although there are many powerful individuals, none are at that level. Once our grand endeavor succeeds, we can suppress them with a flip of our hand.”

If anyone dared to spread that she harbored rebellious intentions, the royal family, who temporarily didn’t dare to move against her, would certainly issue an order, saying the rumor-monger was inciting discord between the two sides, and execute the person spreading the rumors to set their minds at ease.

They wouldn’t pay too much attention to the burden that was Clear Moon City either.

“Alright, rest early. Tomorrow morning, you go to the Monster Beast Mountains to investigate the Cloud Order’s whereabouts,” Yang Ziling said.

“Yes, Young Miss,” Yang Jin replied respectfully and withdrew.

A night passed. Ximen the Fatty did not come over. Jiang Taixuan had given a strict order: if he did not reach the Innate Realm, he could forget about entering the Divine Devil Dojo.

“Field Master.” Liu Qingming’s voice came as three figures walked quickly over.

“Dean Liu, Family Head Xiao, Family Head Wang.” Jiang Taixuan smiled as he looked at the three. “Please, come inside.”

Liu Qingming did not enter and spoke, “Our purpose in coming this time is to rent a powerful expert to accompany us into the Monster Beast Mountains.”

“Finally, the Dean has come around.” Jiang Taixuan was overjoyed and quickly said, “Which expert do you wish to rent? However, this Field Master would like to remind you, it’s best to rent when you’ve discovered something valuable.”

These people didn’t have much money. If they rented once and ran out of funds, who would he do business with in the future?

Use good steel on the blade’s edge. Only when they made money would he have a steady stream of business.

“Field Master, rest assured. We haven’t lived all these years for nothing,” Liu Qingming said confidently.

Clear Moon Academy had been in Clear Moon City for many years. Students often took assessments in the Monster Beast Mountains, so he had some understanding of the interior. Plus, from previous cooperation with the Mercenary Guild, though the guild had its own agenda, he had gained a lot of information, such as where Spiritual Herbs were in the Monster Beast Mountains, where there might be Ore Veins. He knew quite well.

Those family disciples also frequently went in and out of the Monster Beast Mountains and had discovered many good things. They just lacked a powerful expert to oversee things. Going to develop them would be suicide.

“That’s very good. Now let me introduce the rental service to you.” Jiang Taixuan slowly spoke. “In the Divine Devil Dojo, all powerful experts can be rented. Generally, we take a thirty percent cut of the gains during the rental period. But considering everyone’s difficulties, let’s forget it this time.”

“Additionally, there is basic after-sales service. Once after-sales service is activated, as long as you don’t provoke others, within three hours, even if someone else rents an expert, the Dojo’s expert will not take action against you. If relations are good, they might even protect you once.”

“Thirty percent commission? After-sales service?” Liu Qingming and the other two were stunned, then somewhat displeased. “Field Master, we pay to rent, and you still want a thirty percent cut of our gains? Isn’t this daylight robbery?”

“Ahem, let me explain first. This thirty percent is commission on the resources you actually obtain. That means, if you discover an Ore Vein but haven’t obtained it yet, you can mine it yourself later. Subsequent income has nothing to do with us. You don’t have to worry about paying too much,” Jiang Taixuan said.

“So that’s how it is. I agree,” Liu Qingming said.

Through Jiang Taixuan’s explanation, they more or less understood. Jiang Taixuan’s side only took a cut once per outing. If they discovered something but couldn’t take it immediately, they wouldn’t take a share.

“Field Master, we wish to rent Li Yuanba. May we know how much that would cost?” Wang Yuan asked.

“That depends on how long you’ll be out this time. The starting price is one thousand Yuan Coins. If you go deep into the Monster Beast Mountains and are gone for too long, the price increases,” Jiang Taixuan said.

“This trip will only take half a day. We won’t go deep into the Monster Beast Mountains, just the Foundation Building area,” Liu Qingming said.

“That’s cheap. Ten thousand Yuan Coins,” Jiang Taixuan said.

“Field Master, isn’t that a bit harsh? Previously, Tang Yuelu rented for three days for only ten thousand,” Liu Qingming said with a bitter smile.

“Times are different now. The Monster Beast Mountains are full of dangers, as you have seen. The experts here may seem like Foundation Building Peak, but which one can’t be used like a Dao Fruit? Can you hire a Dao Fruit to work for you for half a day for ten thousand Yuan Coins?” Jiang Taixuan said.

The three were dumbfounded, forced to smile wryly. They paid ten thousand Yuan Coins, took Li Yuanba, and headed for the Monster Beast Mountains. Behind them, personnel from the three factions followed, heading there together.

Later, several smaller families pooled together to rent the Divine Marquis and entered the Monster Beast Mountains to seek opportunities.

“Field Master, we want to rent Wu Song to clear Qingyue Lake!” Several Innate Martial Artists ran over. “We’ve already obtained the Qingyue Lake Contract, leased for ten years!”

“Qingyue Lake is a massive project. I won’t extort you. One thousand Yuan Coins to rent for a day. You can’t rent for several days at once, only one day at a time,” Jiang Taixuan said.

“Field Master, what if someone else rents him in the meantime?” Several Innate Martial Artists were somewhat reluctant.

“I guarantee he’ll be reserved for you,” Jiang Taixuan assured.

He was doing this simply to give Wu Song more tasks, to earn more God-Demon Pills, to improve himself. Underdeveloped, Wu Song had fallen behind too much.

“Then thank you, Field Master. We’ll go now.” The few Innate Martial Artists discussed briefly, clasped their fists in thanks, pooled together one thousand Yuan Coins, and gave it to him.

Watching the Gods and Demons being rented out, Jiang Taixuan smiled and posted a notice.

“Clear Moon City is entering a phase of rapid development. The Divine Devil Dojo is renting out powerful experts at low prices. This is an opportunity to soar. It all depends on whether you all can seize it.”