The Abyssal Garden: No Room for the Idle
Chapter 750 - 433 Step One, Introduce Nancy to the World_2
CHAPTER 750: CHAPTER 433 STEP ONE, INTRODUCE NANCY TO THE WORLD_2
I hope I’m not pushing a duck onto a perch...
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"I’ve actually had a lot of questions along the way," Nancy said, clothed in a carry-on and wielding a pair of pliers in her hand.
"Why do you do nothing, yet the light on your Jade Token is still brighter than mine? Why do you seem to be exempt from following so many rules?"
Su Qi said, "Because I am good."
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"Do you believe I could pinch you to death with these pliers?" Nancy retorted.
Su Qi replied indifferently, "I do have one question, though. Why would a big star like you have the Identity Card of a garbage collector?"
"I’m not a garbage collector; I’m a janitor," Nancy glanced at him.
"The quality of people here is truly appalling, mountains of garbage everywhere. On the flip side, it allows me to rake in a ton of points, and advance my identity even faster."
"Hard work pays off, one of the very few advantages of this town."
Nancy’s pliers picked up some fruit peels and tossed them into the basket on her back.
"And you still haven’t answered my questions," she added.
Su Qi gave her a peculiar look, "Who works in their own house?"
He walked away, leaving Nancy dumbfounded.
Of course, in reality, it was because of the Leisure Seeker Identity Card.
Five days passed.
Not even halfway through the first day, Su Qi accumulated a hundred points and upgraded to a D-level identity.
And then the requirements and abilities for advancement changed.
But this time, Su Qi also advanced rapidly, reaching C-level by the end of the first day.
This rate of terrifying promotion put him in a league of his own, not needing to amass various resources or take on part-time jobs, etc.
Now, on the fifth day, he had already successfully advanced to A-level.
The speed was absurd, so much so that he felt it was abnormal.
And it was just a day’s journey to S-level.
Originally, Su Qi thought...
Reaching it within ten days would have been good enough, and he planned to look for various ways to earn points,
But now, there was no need.
"However, at this rate..." Su Qi raised an eyebrow, "It seems S-level might not be the limit?"
And various abilities were still locked, seemingly requiring a certain number of points and a certain level of advancement to unlock.
But Su Qi wasn’t in a hurry.
On this path of advancement, just letting nature take its course was fine; the key was the current strategy.
During these five days, Xiao Meng had once again procured new blueprints from the core of the Heart of Divine Weapon.
It was new equipment, the Ether Energy Battle Suit.
It could absorb energy from the void. Although its strength wasn’t great, it could serve some auxiliary functions.
Although it wasn’t very useful for current battles.
But for him, the value was immense.
Auxiliary.
This was the aspect Su Qi valued, as The Hustlers Sect needed to grow stronger, and resources were extremely important.
Whether it was Spirit Coins or other things containing Spiritual Energy, they weren’t something one person could easily accumulate.
Business had to expand, this product had wide applicability, and without overly high barriers, it was ideal for widespread promotion.
And most importantly...
Su Qi could embed Starfire Chips within them.
Nancy was still sighing as she picked up trash.
"Stop sighing."
Su Qi glanced at her, "It’s just picking up trash. I think a big star should do more of this, get a bit of a grounding."
"..." Nancy gritted her teeth, "I’m effing thinking of what’s behind Everday Commerce, although you’ve made connections with the Bell-Ringer, without new merchandise, this kind of support won’t last long."
He was worried; after all, Everday Commerce had developed along with him. Now that the issues behind were resolved, it was time to address the problems ahead.
These troubled times were not like before; the weak products likely wouldn’t draw attention anymore.
"You could sell some of your merchandise..." Su Qi muttered to himself.
"Damn it, are you trying to disgust me?" Nancy’s eyes widened, at a loss for words.
This guy was getting out of hand!
"Don’t worry, I’ll arrange everything later. Everday Commerce, as the economic sector of The Hustlers Sect, will naturally receive full support," Su Qi said gently. "But later you and Simon will still need to train a bit."
"What are we practicing?"
"Courage," Su Qi said with a laugh. "Don’t get cold feet whenever you face a situation. After all, many business deals may require you to negotiate in person, and you represent the face of Everday Commerce...."
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Nancy rolled her eyes:
"You can doubt my Strength, but not my professionalism. Before there was Everday Commerce, I was a host who had presided over various major events and had seen all sorts of people far stronger than me. Besides... do you think I wasn’t the one negotiating deals for Everday Commerce as it grew to what it is now?"
"Alright, alright." Su Qi gave her a thumbs-up.
"With someone as professional as you, I suddenly feel at ease."
Because while products are one aspect, the clients Su Qi does business with are mostly those... fixated on the recovering Divine beings.
Just think about it.
The revival of each Divine being is not just a matter for themselves, but also involves their backers, families, worshippers, and numerous worlds. To return to their former glory isn’t so simple.
And this is where Su Qi sees a good business opportunity.
The Hustlers Sect... the business they’ll specialize in the future mainly concerns these aspects.
A commerce guild that sells all sorts of unique products wants to spread Starfire across the Present World, following the market.
Another objective is the special operations targeted at the Abyss, mainly for the sinking markets, or those worlds on the brink of collapse.
Generally speaking.
Many worlds need a shrine’s Sanctuary to prevent invasions, but establishing a shrine requires a cost, a continuous consumption of various resources.
So, usually, no one places them in the lower worlds, because the people there cannot offer any value.
However, Su Qi has a different idea, seeing this as a broad... category.
Of course, the cost is to combat the Abyss, but that is also Su Qi’s purpose.
The third line of business.
Is the Holy Light Corridor, and Xiao Meng, of course, and will also rely on the Strength of Xiao Ou.
But that’s still far off, so let’s not talk about it for now.
Let The Hustlers Sect first survive on this stage. Even Su Qi doesn’t have any certain victory at the moment, since there are so many unknowns.
Of course, Su Qi also has lots of trump cards prepared.
It’s like playing a game of Fight the Landlord; you just don’t know... who has the better hand.
"There seems to be a commotion up ahead."
Nancy, while picking up trash, passed through various districts.
"And it’s not a small commotion."
"We should be leaving the jurisdiction now, be careful."
His expression grew slightly serious.
After all, he still had the identity of a Heavenly Destiny Person, and if there were Abyssals, there could be all sorts of deadly danger.
And now that the rules have weakened, increasing one’s identity allows using points to offset the restrictions.
This has led to many ruins from battles on the roadsides, even the presence of fresh blood.
"No worries, let’s go. What if it’s someone we know?" Su Qi said indifferently.
"How can there be so many familiar faces? Besides, the Abyss... you know people there too?" Nancy retorted.
"That’s really not certain."
Su Qi chuckled softly.
The two walked toward the area ahead, where the light instantly became much darker, and only the quiet footsteps remained in the air.
The reason they sensed activity was because the aura lingering in the air hadn’t dissipated.
And the further they walked, the more intense the aura became.
Nancy frowned:
"Be careful. Although it’s not yet the City Slaughter Day, ever since it became known that the higher the Identity Jade, the more powerful the Holy Artifact Fragment, the fighting has already begun."
Besides High-level Holy Artifacts, there are plenty of Holy Artifact Fragments scattered outside. It’s normal for people to want to gather them.
"And up ahead is the Lawless Place, where the rules are at their weakest...."
"I’ve already seen it."
Su Qi looked towards the distant area. Despite the fog, he could see various battles going on, with incessant bursts of fluctuation.
"And it looks like I do see a familiar face."
Nancy was startled.
Another familiar face?
He looked over and now saw the fluctuations coming from that direction.
His eyelids twitched violently!
No.
Amid the terrifying aura filled with Divine Sons, which one is your acquaintance?!