tkworld Chapter 544 Qin Muling: Make Money, Not Shabby!
Chapter 544 Qin Muling: Make Money, Not Shabby!
Chapter 544: Qin Muling: Making money is not embarrassing!
In the depths of the chaotic void, the Hidden Edge Great World hangs quietly like a huge purple-blue moon, amidst endless chaotic storms and tides.
At the edge of the world's membrane, thousands of floating continents form a magnificent array. They are usually inconspicuous, but during times of war, they unleash unimaginable destructive power.
On a floating continent, Qin Muling has changed his appearance. He is now dressed in a luxurious black robe with a jade belt, his eyebrows shining brightly. He looks like a noble traveler, sitting alone in a high-end restaurant, enjoying fine wine and food.
The private room, spanning hundreds of steps, is filled with spiritual energy, resembling a small cave mansion. Every piece of furniture and decoration is extravagant and exquisite, even surpassing what can be found in lower-grade Great Worlds. On the spacious jade table, there are famous delicacies from this world, as well as various spirit wines and nectars, the best available in the restaurant. Twenty-four beautifully dressed maids stand on both sides, ready to serve him at any time. In the corner, several beautiful musicians play the zither, their melodious music echoing in the private room.
Although they are maids, each of them has the cultivation level of an Origin Immortal, indicating the strength of this restaurant.
The Hidden Edge Great World is an Earth Level Low Grade Great World. It has been the inherent territory of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty since half a cosmic cycle ago. Through generations of diligent governance by the Divine Emperors, it has developed to its current state, only one step away from becoming an Earth Level Middle Grade Great World.
The numerous small and medium-sized worlds in the surrounding void are vassal forces of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty. As for the old rivals, they have either been annexed or declined due to internal problems, posing no fundamental threat to the divine dynasty.
Therefore, few doubt that the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty will further advance in the future and upgrade to an Earth Level High Grade Great World, standing on equal footing with the oldest and most powerful Transcendent Level forces.
Of course, under normal circumstances, the promotion of a higher-grade Great World takes a considerable amount of time. Whether the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty can successfully endure until that day is still unknown.
"...Indeed, it is a well-established Earth Level Great World. Its scale is equivalent to thousands of times that of the Extreme Void Starry Sky!" Qin Muling sips his spirit wine and silently ponders. It is unknown how long it will take for the Extreme Void Starry Sky to develop to this level.
In fact, time is not the most crucial factor. The most important thing is that the Extreme Void Starry Sky is unlikely to have such lasting peace. No matter how Qin Muling schemes, in at most a hundred years, the Extreme Void Starry Sky will encounter other Great Worlds.
War will be inevitable at that time, even if Extreme Void Starry Sky does not lose, all sorts of troubles will come one after another, making Qin Muling extremely annoyed.
After finishing a cup of wine, Qin Muling shook the empty spirit jade wine pot in his hand and instructed the girl standing beside him, "This Saint Snow Fairy Spring wine is good, bring me ten more pots. Also, bring me a table of your restaurant's signature dishes."
Saying that, he took out a Supreme Grade immortal crystal from his spatial bracelet and also gave her a few Pure Yang Heavenly Origin Pills as a reward.
"Alright, young master, I will arrange it for you immediately!" The beautiful and elegantly dressed maid smiled and agreed. This young and handsome cultivator was extremely generous, and his cultivation level seemed unfathomable. Most likely, he was a powerful expert who had hidden his identity and come to travel. It would be disrespectful to neglect him in any way.
In a short while, a group of brightly dressed maids entered, each holding a beautiful jade plate embedded with gemstone spirit crystals. Inside were various delicately cooked delicacies from mountains and seas, with a fragrant aroma that made one's mouth water.
The maids removed the empty plates and carefully arranged the newly brought delicacies, followed by various spirit wines and nectars.
Qin Muling didn't say much either. He picked up his utensils and began to eat heartily. The Supreme Grade ingredients here not only tasted excellent but also had certain benefits for cultivation. Of course, the more, the better.
At the same time, Qin Muling's powerful divine sense silently extended. In just a moment, he became familiar with the terrain, topography, distribution of cities and tribes, and the locations of various large commercial markets and auction houses on the floating continent.
However, as a high-level Great World, there were many formations and restrictions to prevent prying. Even with Qin Muling's abilities, he had consumed about ten percent of his soul power after one round. Although he could quickly recover, it was enough to show the profound and terrifying foundation of the Earth Level Great World. If it were the important stronghold of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty, it would be even more difficult to infiltrate.
"Well, I'll go to those commercial markets later and buy some useful resources, and then decide on the next steps." Qin Muling pondered silently. He had been out for quite some time this time. He had spent nearly half a year in the Dragon Spring Great World and the Luojia Divine Dynasty before coming to this Hidden Edge Great World for travel.
The reason for choosing this place was because the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty was the backing force of the Engraved Tin Great World's Jade Valve. It was said that the ancestor of the Jade Valve was a member of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty, but later left and established his own foundation in the Engraved Tin Great World.
Although the connection between the two sides was intermittent, in name, the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty was still the main backing force of the Jade Valve.
After a satisfying meal, Qin Muling spoke up, "I would like to stay here for a while. Can you arrange that?"
The maid by her side smiled and replied attentively, "Fellow Daoist, you've come to the right place. We have the best guest rooms in the entire Yuanxin Continent, comparable to the Cave Mansions of ordinary Great Worlds. We have a variety of styles to choose from. Feel free to pick one!"
Qin Muling nodded slightly and said, "Then please lead the way."
"Alright, Fellow Daoist, please follow me!"
After a while, Qin Muling stood in front of a magnificent palace garden. The Apex Level guest rooms were like a palace courtyard spanning thousands of acres, with a concentration of spiritual energy comparable to a Grotto-Heaven. Every kind of luxury was available.
Of course, the price was not cheap. It cost ten Supreme Grade Immortal Crystals to stay for one night, and while the supply of spiritual essence was free, drinks, food, and pills were not included.
After looking around the palace, Qin Muling expressed satisfaction and immediately booked three months, including the supply of ingredients and pills. She paid all the fees in full, making the attending female steward overjoyed.
"Fellow Daoist,"
The beautiful woman in a colorful feathered robe and enchanting appearance approached with a mysterious smile and asked, "Do you need a temporary dual cultivation partner? We have the best candidates for you to choose from. They are skilled in various seductive techniques to please men, and they will definitely make you linger and savor the experience..."
In plain terms, a temporary dual cultivation partner was just a more subtle and euphemistic way of referring to the courtesans of the mortal world's brothels. Although they were on a much higher level, the essence was not much different.
"Is such a service available here?" Qin Muling asked, slightly surprised. But considering that this place was not solely a female cultivation force's territory, but a place where male cultivators gathered, it was not surprising to have such a business.
With sufficient market demand, there would naturally be forces involved in this business. Cultivators also had desires and passions, far surpassing those of ordinary people. In a Great World dominated by male cultivators, this kind of business was always booming.
"Of course," the female steward replied, knowing that the handsome young man in front of her was open-minded. She immediately took out a palm-sized jade token and respectfully presented it, saying with a smile, "We only introduce high-end resources. They are mostly pure and innocent young female cultivators from respectable families. Some of them even have noble backgrounds. They come here out of curiosity and to earn some extra money. If you're interested, you need to make an appointment in advance. As long as you have enough Immortal Crystals, no matter what kind of Supreme Grade beauty you want, I can arrange it for you!"
Qin Muling furrowed her brows slightly and activated the jade token. As the light and shadows changed, images of countless seductive female cultivators appeared, their clothing scandalously minimal.
The jade token recorded images of tens of thousands of female cultivators, along with various detailed information about them, such as their backgrounds, cultivation levels, cultivation techniques, and personality traits, ranging from Origin Immortal to Great Principal Golden Immortal.
Among them, the best resources were dozens of female cultivators at the level of Quasi-Saint Emperor. According to the introduction, they came from prestigious families in the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty, although they were from peripheral branches. Due to their low status and limited resources, they occasionally came here to earn some extra money.
Qin Muling wasn't too surprised by this. After all, making money was nothing to be ashamed of.
In the cruel and dark cultivation world, achieving freedom in terms of resources was much more difficult than achieving financial freedom for ordinary people. Even if one reached the level of Quasi-Saint Emperor, it was no exception.
"It feels a bit lacking. Are there no better options?" Qin Muling asked, still unsatisfied after seeing everything. Throughout her journey in the chaotic void, she had gained a lot, and what she lacked the least was spiritual crystals and immortal crystals.
The female steward hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qin Muling with narrowed eyes and whispered, "Fellow Daoist has quite high standards! We do have better options, but the price... you know!"
Those high-level female cultivators couldn't be swayed by immortal crystals alone. It would require certain rare resources, such as heavenly merits, innate spiritual treasures, and the like, to pique their interest and gain the opportunity for intimate encounters.
Qin Muling silently took out a two-foot-long cold jade box and handed it to her. "This is a deposit. Show me your best resources."
The female steward cautiously opened the jade box and couldn't take her eyes off it. The jade box was a spatial Law Weapon containing ten stalks of Thousand Leaf Reincarnation Yin-Yang Vines, all of which were at the level of Supreme Grade Heavenly Medicine. These were precious treasures for healing and prolonging life, even in an Earth Level Great World, they were considered rare resources.
"Fellow Daoist, you really have a grand plan!"
The female steward couldn't help but take a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly. "Since you are so sincere, then I will make arrangements for you. Please wait a moment!"
After speaking, she hurriedly bid farewell and left. It didn't take long for her to return, bringing back a Great Principal Golden Immortal who looked proud and was dressed in magnificent attire. Behind her were four masked female cultivators, all wrapped in thick gray robes.
Those gray robes were obviously some kind of high-level Law Weapon, making it impossible for outsiders to see through their true depth. However, for Qin Muling, it was nothing special.
After bowing, the female steward left and stood guard outside the door. Her level was limited, and she was no longer qualified to be involved in such high-end confidential matters.
"Fellow Daoist, I am True Monarch Yumeng. You can also call me Junior Sister Yumeng!"
The female Great Principal Golden Immortal smiled and greeted, then cautiously opened the concealment formation outside before gesturing to the four masked female cultivators.
The four women silently approached, raised their hands to remove their hoods, and took off their face veils and gray robes, instantly brightening up the entire room.
They were four elegant and stunning ladies, with impeccable looks, figures, and temperament. They exuded a faint aura of majesty, and their cultivation levels were all at the level of cutting off Evil Thought Incarnation.
True Monarch Yumeng smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, please have a look. These four fairies are the princesses of the Divine Dynasty, with noble status and top-notch conditions in all aspects. Are you satisfied?"
Qin Muling's heart stirred. As the main family of the Engraved Tin Great World Jade Clan, the royal family of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty naturally had the surname Jade.
Although there were always some scoundrels and wastrels within a long-standing Transcendent Level power, it was rare to see even the princesses of the royal family fall so low.
"Alright, I am very satisfied. I just don't know the names and titles of the four fairies..."
Qin Muling asked tentatively.
The leader, a woman with dark eyebrows and fiery red lips, smiled lightly. "Since we are meeting by chance, there is no need to mention our names and titles. We are equally uninterested in your name, surname, and background!"
"I heard that you plan to stay here for three months, right? How about you give each of us a Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and we will be your temporary companions for these three months! We accept anything you want to do, except for perverted and deviant practices, as well as evil methods of cultivation!"
Qin Muling couldn't help but be speechless. This woman's attitude was indeed direct, and the price was a bit exaggerated.
To reward them with a Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure for sleeping with him for three months? Why not just rob him? Fortunately, he didn't come here for beauty.
"Alright, I accept!"
Qin Muling smiled faintly and took out a pair of tortoiseshell earrings, a golden-threaded jade belt, a dripping emerald phoenix crown, and a pair of blood-patterned jade bracelets, all of which were Middle Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
The woman took them and inspected them, nodding in satisfaction. "Very good. From now on, the four of us sisters will be your companions!"
She glanced at True Monarch Yumeng, who understood and smiled before bowing and leaving.
When there was no one else in the room, the four empresses' faces revealed a seductive and charming smile as they surrounded Qin Muling, gently rubbing against him with their voluptuous and enchanting figures.
"Fellow Daoist, shall we start cultivating now?"
The leading woman asked with a smiling gaze, her eyes filled with passion.
Not sure if it was an illusion, but when she had intimate contact with this exceptionally handsome male cultivator, she felt an unusual comfort, and even her Spirit Inspiring Dao Rhyme inside her body became more lively.
Could it be that this person was a heaven's pride with great luck and opportunities? Should she... when they cultivate together later...
The four sisters exchanged a subtle glance without leaving a trace, already determined in their hearts.
Qin Muling chuckled, "There's no rush for cultivation. I wonder if the four fairies are interested in playing a game with me first?"
"Oh, what kind of game is it?"
The four women asked with a smile, calmly removing their glamorous dresses, revealing their fair skin. They were only left with a bright red bandeau and unimaginably thin pants.
"It's like this..."
Qin Muling's eyes suddenly turned pitch black like ink, emitting a terrifying suction force. It was like a bottomless black hole that instantly immobilized the four women, rendering them unable to move.
After more than ten breaths, the souls and bodies of the four women were completely imprisoned by Qin Muling. She planted dozens of vicious restrictions on them, making them unable to have any rebellious thoughts.
"Alright, from now on, you will be my most loyal slaves!"
Qin Muling calmly sat down and casually asked, "Now, tell me everything you know about the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty's internal secrets!"
"Yes, master!"
The four women obediently replied and began to talk about their names, identities, positions in the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty, and the secrets they knew.
Although they were not members of the core decision-making level and were even far from the periphery of the Divine Dynasty's decision-making level, they still knew quite a bit of insider information.
After several hours, Qin Muling finally finished questioning. She asked about the cultivation techniques and scriptures they practiced. Although they were not core techniques, they were still top-notch in the Divine Dynasty.
One of their direct ancestors was now a high-ranking official in the Divine Dynasty, and many of their elders held positions within the Divine Dynasty. So their status was quite good, and they even had the title of princess. Most likely, they were doing this kind of thing for excitement.
"I plan to go out and buy some useful resources. The quantity is quite large. Do you have any suitable places to recommend?"
Qin Muling asked.
Yuruo Hong, the leading lady, smiled and said, "Of course, master. You can come with us to the Flying Cloud Continent. Most of the commercial markets there have shares from the Imperial Household's Internal Affairs Department. Their strength is unquestionable. No matter what kind of resources you want, you can find them there."
Qin Muling nodded and said, "Then let's go take a look!"
Yuruo Hong and the other three women put on their clothes again and left the inn with Qin Muling. They used the teleportation array in the city to travel to another floating continent.
Among the many floating continents, the Flying Cloud Continent occupied a central position. It had a radius of over ten trillion miles and was a key hub of the ancient divine formation. It was usually known as a famous commercial town and one of the important windows for the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty's foreign trade.
Yuruo Hong led Qin Muling into a giant commercial firm specializing in pill business. They revealed their identities as members of the royal family, and immediately, an elder-level executive came forward to warmly receive them.
According to the unwritten rules, when Qin Muling purchased resources here, they would receive a certain percentage of commission afterward.
"Our friend needs a large amount of goods this time, and they don't need ordinary ones. How about we discuss it separately upstairs?"
Yuruo Hong's eyes flickered with a smile.
The shrewd middle-aged elder nodded and said, "Since it's brought by Princess, I naturally trust it. Fellow Daoist, please come upstairs."
The group arrived at a luxurious VIP room on the top floor and sat down. Beautiful female immortals served them spiritual tea and snacks.
The elder took a jade scroll from a maid beside him and handed it to Yuruo Hong, who then passed it to Qin Muling.
The jade scroll was a fine Law Weapon, recording tens of thousands of high-level pill varieties, each with detailed explanations. It included the approximate ingredients, effects, prices, and stock quantities.
Qin Muling quickly skimmed through it and asked the elder to bring some samples for observation. She gained a deeper understanding of the profound heritage of the Hidden Edge Divine Dynasty.
After deleting some irrelevant pill varieties, Qin Muling said, "I've decided to purchase a large quantity of the remaining varieties. Bring out all the stock you have! Immortal crystals are not a problem!"
"..."
(End of this chapter)