My Simulated Road to Immortality - Chapter 181:
Chapter 181: Chapter 167: Pointing the Way to Breeze Hall
Translator: 549690339
“I wouldn’t worry so much if no one pursued the matter. But it’s troublesome if someone with ulterior motives wants to stir up trouble and plot against me!” He Zhenghao grew paler as he ruminated over the possibilities.
“Daoist He, you need not worry. At most, this will become idle gossip. If someone truly wanted to plot against you, they wouldn’t have done so openly. Surely, they would have reported directly to the high-ranking officials of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals,” Li Fan reassured him.
“However, to be safe, I would advice you not to repeat actions of this kind,” added Li Fan.
He Zhenghao heaved a sigh and nodded in agreement.
Subsequently, Li Fan feigned a curious demeanor, “Since you were aware of the considerable risks involved in aiding mortals to cross worlds, why did you insist on doing it? Could it be that the benefits derived were so high that they compelled you to disregard your safety?”
Chuckles bitterly, He Zhenghao replied, “There are no high profits. One Small World, one round trip every ten years, merely yields two to three thousand contribution points. It’s just a gradual accumulation of small amounts.”
Li Fan pretended to be shocked, “Are you so short of contribution points,
Daoist? So much so that you crave for such a small amount?”
He Zhenghao’s face reddened, “Who would ever mind having more contribution points? Plus, I have my own constraints.”
Thereafter, He Zhenghao outlined the pros and cons of his cultivation technique, and also revealed his plans to switch to a Nascent Soul Cultivation Technique.
Having listened, Li Fan shook his head, “Centuries of cultivation only to attain the mid-stage of foundation establishment, this technique indeed isn’t impressive. Better to not cultivate it at all!”
“Daoist He, your resolution to cut your losses and switch cultivation techniques midway is indeed costly, but it’s evidently worth it!”
“I support you! ”
“How far are you from trading that Nascent Soul True Technique? How many contribution points are you short?”
Heaving a sigh, He Zhenghao said, “The technique that I wish to trade is incredibly distinguished. Not only does it require a whopping 250,000 contribution points, but also demands a certain level of authority to be eligible for the search and exchange.”
“Although my authority has been almost sufficiently upgraded, accumulating the required contribution points still seems boundless. I’m still short of about a hundred thousand points.”
Hearing this, Li Fan nodded, while thinking to himself, “So, the list of cultivation techniques I usually see in the Tianxuan Mirror isn’t complete.”
“One hundred thousand contribution points is indeed an astronomical figure. Since joining the Immortal Alliance over a month ago, I’ve realized just how difficult it is to accumulate them. I heard about Dingyu being an opportunity for overnight wealth, so I decided to take a gamble. Sigh…” Li Fan sighed with an air of repressed bitterness.
“Dingyu? Ha, I admit I did get obsessed with it some time ago. However, I haven’t played it in ages.”
With a serious expression, He Zhenghao advised, “Let me give you a piece of advice, stay as far away from that as you can. We simply don’t have the foresight and luck! Trying our hand at that would only be like giving away free money!”
Li Fan agreed wholeheartedly, “You’re absolutely right.”
Suddenly, Li Fan changed the topic, revealing his motive, “After careful consideration, I’ve concluded that the investment method you mentioned earlier suits me best.”
He Zhenghao looked pleased, “Ha, it’s commendable that you realized this so quickly. Your insight is quite impressive. Unlike me, I squandered half my life before finally discovering such a reliable way of making money.”
“Don’t worry, next time there’s a lucrative opportunity, I certainly won’t forget you!”
But Li Fan replied directly, “There’s no need to wait until next time. Right now, there’s an opportunity to make a fortune!”
“Oh? Really? How?” He Zhenghao sensed something was off and his expression changed slightly, yet he asked anyway.
“Hehe, to be honest, since you discussed the investment method with me last time, I’ve been pondering over it during my leisure time. After a month of this, I think I’ve mastered the trick. To profit from price fluctuations, no commodity is more convenient than the Spirit Mist Grass.”
“The price per stalk wavers between 18-22 contribution points throughout the year. If I buy Spirit Mist Grass in large quantities when the price drops to 18 contribution points, I can simply sell them all once the price reaches 22 points. That would easily garner huge profits, wouldn’t it?” Li Fan spoke confidently.
“Uh… That does sound reasonable,” He Zhenghao agreed when he couldn’t find any flaw in Li Fan’s analysis.
Li Fan clapped his hands enthusiastically, “Then now is the best time to buy! For some reason, the price of Spirit Mist Grass has been falling for a while. It’s dropped to 18 contribution points now! That’s the lowest price! If not now, when should we buy?”
Li Fan’s impassioned words managed to convince He Zhenghao, “Make sense!”
Immediately, he pulled out an exquisite Small Tianxuan Mirror and checked the price of the Spirit Mist Grass.
“It really has dropped to 18 contribution points!” he said excitedly.
He looked at Li Fan admiringly, “You have a sharp business acumen!”
“No, how did it drop down to 18?” Suddenly, He Zhenghao realized something and his face changed drastically.
“I bought it at 18 contribution points and hadn’t sold it yet. Has the price dropped back again?”
Li Fan quickly intervened, “Ah, spare yourself the panic, Daoist. As they say, when things hit rock bottom, they can only rebound. Lately, the price of Spirit Mist Grass has been falling, and it appears to have hit the limit. I presume it will undergo a rebound soon. Maybe, it might surge up to 23 points. This is a golden opportunity for us to increase our holdings!”
“Makes sense! I must increase my holdings!” He Zhenghao agreed wholeheartedly.
“Ah, it’s a pity, I lost most of my contribution points in Dingyu. I wonder if Daoist could possibly lend me…?”
Before Li Fan could finish his sentence, He Zhenghao was already shaking his head, “No, no, as you saw last time, I only have a little over a thousand contribution points left at my disposal. I really can’t afford to lend you any.”
Li Fan looked disappointed, “If I miss this chance to make a profit, I will really regret it!”
He Zhenghao looked at Li Fan, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.
However, Li Fan immediately saw through him and said cheerily, “Do you have something to enlighten me with?”
Still He Zhenghao didn’t say anything.
Li Fan insisted solemnly, “If you could assist me in this matter, I will definitely repay you gratefully. I have a feeling I’m close to a breakthrough to the Perfect
Stage Foundation Establishment. I’ll soon start preparations for the Golden
Core. ”
“I need to gather cultivation techniques, which is of utmost urgency. If I miss this opportunity, who knows how much more time it’ll take!”
Perhaps the last two sentences convinced He Zhenghao.
After a moment’s hesitation, He Zhenghao finally handed over a dark green jade badge to Li Fan.
In a low voice, he said, “If you really want to seize this opportunity, take this token to the outermost part of the Ten Thousand Immortals Island and find a shop called [Pavilion of Gentle Winds].”
“Once inside the shop, don’t say anything. Just show them this token.”
“If anybody asks, tell them I sent you.”
“On the surface, the Pavilion of Gentle Winds is a shop selling all kinds of odds and ends, but in reality, it offers a variety of services ranging from contribution points, cultivation techniques, and other resources on credit.”
As Li Fan listened to He Zhenghao’s words, a small smile crept on his face.
Your move, then..
