132: Chapter 117: Goal!

Common Prosperity!_2 132: Chapter 117: Goal!

Common Prosperity!_2 He was truly at his wit’s end; he had already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, yet whenever someone wished to pay their respects to him, he couldn’t stop them.

His Senior Disciple was like this, and Bai Fengzi was no different.

And Bai Fengzi too, aren’t you the Sect Leader?

Why would you bow to a Peak Master like me?

I’m not the God of Wealth—why does everyone like to pay their respects to me?

“Peak Master Cao, you are worthy of such respect.

If everyone in the Hundred Peaks Sect had your kind of dedication, why would I worry about our sect not thriving?” Bai Fengzi stood up straight and earnestly assured, “Peak Master Cao, rest assured, I will make sure everyone in the sect knows about your noble actions, let everyone know of your dedication.”

“No need, Sect Master, really, no need,” Cao Zhen panicked instantly, I’m just here to borrow some money, please don’t praise me so highly, and also, my plan isn’t yet at the stage to involve the other peaks, don’t cause trouble.

He hurriedly bluffed, “Sect Leader, we should not promote this matter yet.

Such things are not suitable for widespread adoption across the sect.

We need to start with trials and change gradually.

Otherwise, too drastic changes might lead to chaos, so I have first approached the heads of various Taoist Institutions, and we’ll make changes bit by bit.”

On hearing this, Bai Fengzi also calmed down and, after mulling it over for a moment, felt he had been too eager and nodded, “You’re right, you make sense.

By the way, Peak Master Cao, is there something you need help with on your visit this time?”

Cao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, they had arrived at the main topic after so much talk.

That boss Ma’s skills were decent in all areas except for being too much of a windbag.

“Peak Master, it’s like this, if I just simply impart the technique to someone else and then neglect to oversee it, I’m afraid it would cause market chaos in the future, turning a good thing into a bad one.

My newly accepted disciple, Yi Sheng, she comes from a family of merchants, and she told me that there are many cases where good things turn bad.

Thus, we must manage them, and our Four Treasures Peak will extract a part of the profits.

Of course, these benefits will also be reinvested to continue researching other Spirit Talisman crafting techniques.

Our Hundred Peaks Sect can’t just know how to make Gathering Spirit Talismans.

My goal is to ensure there is not a single talisman that the Hundred Peaks Sect cannot make and eventually make it so in the entire world.

But research consumes a lot of materials.

You are also aware of our sect’s situation, truly pinching pennies.

I had no other choice but to think of seeking the Sect Leader’s help.

I hope that the Sect Leader could provide some Spirit Stones to help our Four Treasures Peak, and, by extension, the talisman making enterprise of our Hundred Peaks Sect, overcome this initial difficulty.

Of course, I won’t let the Sect Leader provide Spirit Stones for nothing.

This batch of Spirit Stones can be considered an investment by the Sect Leader in our Four Treasures Peak, and when we profit, we’ll provide the Sect Leader with corresponding benefits…”

“There’s no need to say more.” Bai Fengzi waved his hand and interrupted Cao Zhen directly, “Peak Master Cao, you have considered the well-being of the Hundred Peaks Sect so much, even contributing such talisman making techniques; as the Sect Leader, how can I take benefit from that?

If so, how would I have the face to be the leader of the Hundred Peaks Sect, how would I face our sect’s founding ancestors!

I will provide the funds.

I give you five hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

This sum is not a loan, nor is it an investment as you mentioned, it’s for you from our Hundred Peaks Sect.

Ensuring the world lacks no challenging talisman to make—what grand ambition…”

Cao Zhen looked on as Bai Fengzi, who started mumbling to himself, speaking of every individual in the Hundred Peaks Sect contributing a bit of strength, and how the Hundred Peaks Sect must develop further rather than sticking to old ways.

He was utterly convinced that the Sect Leader had been brainwashed.

Five hundred thousand Spirit Stones—once I take them for a spin at the gambling house, I’ll surely multiply them several times over.

I remember when Li Ke gambled with five hundred thousand Spirit Stones on her own victory, she made a profit of five million.

Surely, I can’t earn less than her.

Thinking about it, since arriving in this world, I’ve received two significant sums of Spirit Stones.

Once was when Li Ke gave me fifty thousand Spirit Stones after making a fortune, and this is the second time.

Both times I received money were from women.

Have I unwittingly started living off women?

Four Treasures Peak was still as bleak as before.

Upon returning to Four Treasures Peak, Cao Zhen walked toward his residence, shaking his head all the way.

We’re still too poor, although I’ve received five hundred thousand Spirit Stones, these stones need to be invested; Spirit Stones to produce more Spirit Stones.

Only after the talisman making enterprise has stabilized, and there’s spare cash, will I be able to properly renovate Four Treasures Peak.

“Master, you’re back.” Different from the usual, this time when he returned to Four Treasures Peak, it wasn’t Ling Xi but Yi Sheng who welcomed him.

She ran over to Cao Zhen with a stack of papers, seemingly trying to claim credit as she said, “I’ve written down the specifics of what materials to procure and how to do it.

Oh, and also, people from Seven Star Peak came by.

They said that matter needs to wait a bit longer as they are selecting an auspicious date.”

Cao Zhen nodded in understanding.

The pact of brotherhood was not simply decided upon; one couldn’t just pick any day at random for such an important event, of course, an auspicious day must be chosen.

“Oh, take this.” Cao Zhen took out the Flood Dragon Pearl from his bosom and handed it to Yi Sheng.

Yi Sheng stood there, dumbstruck, not moving to accept the Wind Fire Dragon Pearl.

“You silly girl, if your master gives you something, take it.

Also, that Lava Lingzhi I won from Starshine Peak, take good care of it as well, for it will be very helpful to your future,” Cao Zhen said as he grabbed Yi Sheng’s hand and pushed the Wind Fire Dragon Pearl into her palm.