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Chapter 476: Conflict Shift! Taking Off! (Part 2)
Chapter 476: Conflict Shift! Taking Off! (Part 2)
Those who bought the Immortal Device were overjoyed.
Those who didn't...
Were even willing to pay the full amount in advance to reserve one!
Some of the older cultivators who acquired the Immortal Device happily invited three to five old friends for a drink.
"Old Xu, you, a miser, have finally changed your ways?"
"That's right, Old Xu, you're actually treating us to drinks?"
"Let me see, is this fake alcohol? Hey, this is top-quality Peach Blossom Immortal Wine? This... You didn't clarify beforehand, I wouldn't dare drink it."
"..."
Inside Old Xu's mansion, he sat cross-legged with five old friends.
In the middle, fine wine and delicious food were laid out.
However, the five friends all had expressions of shock and disbelief, not daring to touch anything.
What the hell is going on here?!
Who is Old Xu?
He's that well-known Miser! He could split a Spirit Stone in two and use them both. Back when his cultivation realm was low, he'd even pick up and eat food that fell on the ground.
He'd even use toilet paper once on the front, then turn it over and use it again on the back!
Every time they gathered, if they were eating out, when it was time to leave, he would always get 'drunk and unconscious'...
But everyone knew the truth.
And today, this Miser was actually preparing so much good food and wine to treat us?
Damn!
The five of them looked at each other, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
This old guy, Old Xu...
Eat? Drink?
They were truly afraid.
"What's the meaning of this?"
But Old Xu was indignant, "Do you all really think I'm that kind of person? Am I really that stingy?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"You're even worse than that!"
Old Xu was speechless.
"You bastards!"
"I'm just inviting you for a drink, is that not okay?"
"No." Everyone replied in unison, "We won't dare to drink unless you explain."
Someone muttered, "I'm afraid I'll have a sore butt tomorrow if I get drunk."
The group was taken aback.
Old Xu was startled, "Your butt hurts from drinking... Huh?!"
Suddenly, he realized.
Holy shit!!!
"You?!"
Old Xu was furious, "You old bastard, I'm so pissed off!"
"You dare to accuse me of having Severing the Sleeve?"
"This is simply outrageous!!!"
He was truly speechless at these old guys.
Damn, they were going too far.
They actually suspected him of having Male Affection and Severing the Sleeve, and didn't believe he was just inviting them for a meal and drinks...
But what made Old Xu even angrier was that these old guys were damn accurate in their assessment!
He...
Was indeed not just inviting them for a meal and drinks.
"Hmph!"
Old Xu said angrily, "Since you've brought it up, if I don't say something, you'll never dare to eat."
"In that case, I'll tell you the truth."
The group immediately had a subtle expression of 'as expected'.
They...
Knew this old guy too well.
Fortunately, they didn't dare to take a bite, otherwise, if this old guy wanted to 'borrow money' later...
"Hmph."
Old Xu grunted again, "Don't jump to conclusions. I didn't call you here for some random nonsense."
"Old Wang, don't hide your Storage Bag, I'm not lending you money!"
Old Wang felt embarrassed and looked around.
"Ridiculous."
"I called you here to show you a treasure."
"???"
"A treasure?"
The group was puzzled, then they all laughed.
Wow!
So this old guy wanted to Show Off!
If he had just said so, they would have been at ease.
"Come, eat!"
"Drink!"
Before Old Xu could even take out his treasure, the group was already eating and drinking.
"Leave some for us, let's see the treasure first! Damn, leave some for me, I spent a lot of money on this!"
"Fine, we'll look at it after we eat!"
Just as Old Xu was about to Show Off, but they didn't give him a chance, devouring everything like a whirlwind.
His heart was bleeding.
Forgetting about Showing Off, he immediately joined the group to grab the delicious food and fine wine.
Otherwise, he'd be at a huge loss! Until everything was gone.
He took out the Immortal Device.
The group was baffled.
"This is also a treasure?"
"It's just a Spirit Stone!"
"It looks like some kind of Sound Transmission Talisman?"
Old Xu hooked his lips, "Impressed? This is called an Immortal Device!"
"Watch closely, I'll only demonstrate once!"
Then, he performed a series of impressive operations.
He directly stunned the old friends, making their eyes pop out.
"What a treasure, what a treasure!"
"Although it doesn't enhance combat power and has no offensive or defensive capabilities, it's indeed a great treasure."
"Wow, how did you get such a treasure?"
"Wait, not just you, everyone you contacted earlier has one, right?"
"Where did you get it?"
"Tell us quickly!!!"
Facing their interrogation, Old Xu remained calm and smiled, "Now that you know it's a treasure, this is a specialty of West Bull Prosperous Continent, called an Immortal Device."
"It's hard to come by these days, you can't find them outside."
"But I knew you'd like it, so I bought a few extra. If you want one, I'll sell it to you at the original price."
The group: "..."
So he was waiting for us here!
But considering that it was indeed a good item, they didn't think much of it.
"I'll take one!"
"I also... No, I want two, one for my Dao Companion as well."
"I'll take three, I have two sons."
"I..."
Old Xu smiled, "Sure, sure, one thousand Spirit Stones each."
After the transaction and adding each other as friends, the old guys were excited and bid farewell, preparing to go back and 'Show Off'... No, to Display Power in Public.
The Mansion became peaceful.
Old Xu felt refreshed.
"Comfortable!"
"So comfortable~!"
"The fine wine and food cost a lot, but now I can make a small profit of two thousand."
"Hehe~!"
"Right, there are some other old friends..."
...
There were quite a few like Old Xu.
Some were locals from West Bull Prosperous Continent, just from more remote areas, so news didn't spread as quickly.
Others were cultivators from other continents.
When cultivators from other continents heard about it, they were amazed and tried to get their hands on some.
But...
When they returned, they found that the Immortal Device was 'blocked'.
"Hmm?"
"Why isn't it working?"
"I can't click into it?"
"What the hell??"
"Is it broken?"
"No, I think we've been scammed!"
"Damn it, even for this small amount of Spirit Stones?"
"I will not let this go, old man!!!"
"..."
...
On this day, Old Ma, filled with anger, went to find Old Xu, only to discover that he was not there. Instinctively, he took out his Immortal Device to contact him, but to his surprise, the Immortal Device was functioning.
"???"
"Old Xu, where the hell are you?"
"I'm outside the Celestial Pavilion."
"What are you doing at the Celestial Pavilion?"
"..., they insisted that the Immortal Devices I sold have issues and asked me to come here to cause trouble. Why are you looking for me?"
"Do their Immortal Devices have problems too?"
"Yes, what's the issue? Yours is working fine, isn't it?"
"Why would I come here if it was working properly?"
"I came here because it wasn't working, but... after I arrived at West Bull Prosperous Continent, it started working again. What's going on??"
"Are you experiencing the same issue?"
Both parties were left confused.
"Never mind, I'll come over and talk!"
"I'll demand an explanation from the Celestial Pavilion about this!"
"..."
...
Outside each Celestial Pavilion Outpost, there was already a large crowd gathered.
Wu Zhe was in charge of one of the outposts.
He stood at the entrance of the Celestial Pavilion, his expression calm, as he calmly faced the accusations of the crowd.
"Your Immortal Devices are faulty!"
"Does the Celestial Pavilion still want to do business?"
"You must give us an explanation, or we'll tear down your Celestial Pavilion!"
"Damn it, refund us!"
"..."
Old Wang had just arrived and witnessed the agitated crowd. He couldn't help but join in, shouting for a refund.
"Ladies and gentlemen."
"Please calm down."
Finally, Wu Zhe spoke up. He gently raised his hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down. "You came here demanding refunds and hurling insults without even explaining what happened."
"Can someone tell me what's going on?"
"You're still pretending?!"
Old Wang took a step forward. "The Immortal Device was supposed to be working fine, and it was sold for a thousand Spirit Stones. But it suddenly stopped working. Are we that easy to deceive?"
"If you don't give us an explanation, we'll smash your Celestial Pavilion today!"
"Yes!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
"It's malfunctioning?!"
Wu Zhe was taken aback. "How is this possible?"
"You don't believe us?!"
Old Wang was furious.
Wu Zhe shook his head. "It's not that I don't believe you, but... this issue hasn't occurred before. Can someone demonstrate the malfunction?"
Old Wang held his breath.
"I'll do it!"
Someone volunteered to demonstrate, but after several attempts, nothing happened.
The device operated smoothly.
"What??"?"
The crowd was stunned.
Wu Zhe spread his hands. "You all saw it, it's not that I'm unwilling to help you resolve the issue, but currently... it seems there isn't a problem?"
"Are you intentionally making things difficult for the Celestial Pavilion?"
"Also, the person who mentioned a thousand Spirit Stones, you said..."
"Our Celestial Pavilion only sells Immortal Devices for a hundred Spirit Stones. How did it become ten times more expensive when you mentioned it?"
Old Wang: "???"
What the hell?! He turned to look at Old Xu beside him.
Old Xu shrugged. "This... the early bird catches the worm!"
The crowd: "Damn!"
Old Wang: "What the hell!"
At this moment, he didn't feel like arguing with this stingy old man. He shouted angrily, "The Immortal Device definitely has a problem! I don't know why it works again when I come to West Bull Prosperous Continent, but when I return, it becomes unusable!"
"Yes!"
"Exactly!"
Many agreed.
Suddenly, Wu Zhe snapped his fingers. "So that's it!"
He realized, and immediately explained, "Oh, I forgot to inform you about this beforehand. Apologies!"
"Here's the situation."
"Our Immortal Devices are indeed amazing, as you've all witnessed. Even the Sound Transmission Talismans have distance limitations, so how could the Immortal Devices not have any?"
"This is an objective fact."
"Although we've improved the situation through 'satellites' to expand the communication range, the security of the satellites cannot be guaranteed. Even if we exert all our efforts, currently, we can only ensure normal operation within West Bull Prosperous Continent."
"In the future, we might expand the coverage to surrounding areas, but for now..."
"..."
Wu Zhe sighed and smiled wryly. "It's not that the Celestial Pavilion and the powerful backers behind us aren't putting in effort, but... the range is too vast, and we're trying our best.
"The satellites launched into space are often seized or destroyed by troublemakers."
"So..."
"..."
The crowd listened, their minds buzzing with confusion.
Terms like 'satellites' and 'signals' were beyond their understanding.
But they grasped one thing.
The Immortal Devices themselves were not faulty; it was the lack of a certain signal that caused them to malfunction outside the West Bull Prosperous Continent.
And the reason for the missing signal was that someone had tampered with their satellites!
This was outrageous! If they hadn't experienced the wonders of the Immortal Devices, they wouldn't have bothered with this matter. They might even have casually destroyed a satellite if they encountered one.
But after experiencing its convenience...
So!
My Immortal Device is fine.
The reason it didn't work back home was because someone had tampered with it.
Damn it! Old Wang shouted, "Is what you're saying true?"
Wu Zhe nodded. "I guarantee the reputation of the Celestial Pavilion. Every word is true."
"We've launched satellites multiple times, but they always get shot down. Without satellites, we can't ensure communication."
"Without signal coverage, it's only natural that the Immortal Device can't be used."
Wu Zhe's eyes gleamed with understanding.
With gentle guidance and subtle persuasion...
Hmm...
The lack of signal is due to the absence of satellites, and the absence of satellites is because of someone's carelessness. Their carelessness is due to the lack of supervision.
And we have a shortage of manpower...
So...
"Give me the satellite!"
Old Wang's face darkened. "Tell me how to use it!"
"Although I'm not the best, I still have some strength. In my hometown, I have some reputation. I'll see who dares to damage the satellite under my watch, preventing me from using the Immortal Device!"
Wu Zhe scratched his head. "This..."
"This won't do!"
"Stop beating around the bush! Are you giving it or not?!"
Old Wang lost his temper.
Boom!
The might of a Taiyi Golden Immortal erupted.
"You're actually a Fourteenth Realm existence?!"
"Hiss!"
"Impressive!"
"For such a being to get angry, hiss..."
"..."
Wu Zhe contemplated, "Protecting the safety of the satellite and ensuring the normal use of the Immortal Device is the responsibility of the Celestial Pavilion. However, we lack the necessary manpower."
"Giving the satellite to you is not impossible. In fact, if you're willing to help guard the satellite, the Celestial Pavilion will be grateful. We can even offer a token of our gratitude by providing some assistance."
"But..."
"This matter requires long-term commitment. If it's just a fleeting interest, it's not appropriate. After a few days, if you abandon it, the places with signals will lose them again. This will be detrimental to other users and to the Celestial Pavilion."
"So, if you want the satellite, I can give it to you, but you must make a Dao Heart Oath to protect it wholeheartedly, not just for a few days."
"What?!"
Old Wang frowned. "I have no enemies, and I don't like to run around. Besides, as long as I'm alive, who wouldn't give me face?"
"You still want me to make a Dao Heart Oath..."
"Hmph, considering you're a straightforward person, I'll agree to your terms."
"As for fees and gratitude, do you think I'm a greedy person?"
"..." Wu Zhe's face twitched slightly.
What a guy!
This is a great move!
A well-played move!
"That's not a problem. But there's a small issue."
Old Wang frowned. "Why do you have so many problems? Hurry up and release it!"
How crude!
"The signal needs to be connected to form a network. It's like a river flowing from upstream to downstream, requiring 'connectivity'. If someone blocks it midway..."
"It's like two separate lakes; how can they merge?"
"Therefore, if your mansions are too far apart, even this one satellite might not be enough. More satellites are needed in between to connect the signal..."
"?"
Old Wang frowned.
"Are you asking me to guard a large area of satellites?"
"No problem. I'm here too." Another cultivator stepped forward and smiled. "Old Wang, I know you. Coincidentally, my mansion is located between yours and West Bull Continent."
"Is that enough?"
"If it's not, I'm here."
More cultivators volunteered, and the number kept increasing.
"With so many of us, one person guarding a satellite should be enough to achieve your so-called 'connectivity', right?"
"..."
Wu Zhe smiled.
"..."
...
Days later.
Baba Tower exclaimed excitedly, "It's done! With more and more satellites in the network, our signal has already covered the six surrounding continents, and it's still growing. Based on the growth rate..."
"No, I must increase production and make more satellites, or we'll run out soon!"
"..."
With Lin Fan's efforts,
They no longer had to worry about the safety of the satellites in the short term.
Moreover, these satellites didn't even need to be launched with rockets.
They just needed to be handed over to those cultivators, who would take them back to their 'home', fly to high altitudes, and press the 'switch'. The satellites would automatically calibrate and form a network.
After that, they would even fly to the most suitable positions...
Although this method wasn't foolproof, and the satellites could still be destroyed by others, or the guardians of the satellites could be killed by enemies, but...
At least there was a buffer time.
This buffer time was enough for Lin Fan and his group to do many things.
Furthermore...
More and more people were learning about the Immortal Device.
The number of Immortal Device users was increasing.
'Satellite Guardians' were also on the rise.
Gradually...
Everyone would understand the purpose of the satellites, and as long as they were Immortal Device users, they would voluntarily protect, or 'cherish' the satellites.
Who would dare to be careless now?
Lin Fan and the Celestial Pavilion didn't even need to take action.
Nearby Immortal Device users would jump out and deal with the culprits.
You destroyed the satellite above our heads, how are we supposed to use the Immortal Device now?
This move is called 'Conflict Shift'!
Directly let the users confront those careless individuals.
Although it couldn't completely prevent losses, it was still within an acceptable range.
The satellite guardians even received a small salary.
Overall, it was a profitable venture.
With this, the satellite deployment process became stable.
Baba Tower even had to add a few more production lines.
And then...
Keep adding more!
Moon Embrace Sect obtained a huge fortune, and the Celestial Pavilion directly upgraded their equipment, feeling refreshed!
However, a crisis was quietly emerging.
(End of Chapter)
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