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Chapter 493: Gourd Continent, Guo Shengwei's Plan (Part 1)
Chapter 493: Gourd Continent, Guo Shengwei's Plan (Part 1)
November 28, 2024
Refining the Life-Stealing Pill was an extremely challenging task.
However, Lin Fan never considered giving up.
After all, he wanted to repay the favor and win over Duan Cangqiong as an ally. When he handed over the Life-Stealing Pill, he could vaguely hint, "I originally intended to refine the Nine-Turn Foundation Pill, but my strength fell short. I can only temporarily repay you with this Life-Stealing Pill."
"However, with this Life-Stealing Pill, I believe that in the future, I will definitely be able to refine the Nine-Turn Foundation Pill."
How devastating would these words be?
It wasn't that he would immediately call him 'Sect Master,' but as long as he still wanted to live and take another step forward, he would inevitably do so.
After all, he already had a favorable impression of Moon Embrace Sect, and refining the Life-Stealing Pill at the Eleventh Stage of cultivation represented that he wasn't boasting or making empty promises.
Instead, he truly possessed such capabilities!
So...
It was worth doing!
Two Immortal Pills in exchange for a 'Half-step Immortal King,' a powerful figure who could break through at any moment—it was a fair trade!
~
The Three Thousand Continents did not have a 'Half-step' realm.
But Duan Cangqiong was an exception.
Therefore, this endeavor was worth the effort, and what was a little 'trouble' compared to the potential outcome? As long as the final result was positive, all problems would cease to exist.
At that moment, he took out the Immortal Machine.
"Old Second."
"Let's discuss something."
Fan Jian Gang: "..., Master, please don't do this, I'm scared."
"I always feel like you're going to sell me out."
"How could that be?"
"That's not true!"
Lin Fan's eyes spun, "Of course, you might need to reveal a little of your trump card."
"But of course!"
"Once this plan succeeds, our Moon Embrace Sect will have an Immortal King to preside over it."
"That's wonderful!"
"An Immortal King?"
Guo Shengwei was slightly startled, then realized, "You mean, Elder Duan?"
He pondered, "Elder Duan is quite good."
"He's trustworthy and upright. If it's Elder Duan..."
"What do I need to do?"
Guo Shengwei was a little tempted, "It shouldn't consume all my trump cards, right?"
"How could that be possible?"
Lin Fan smiled. If Guo Shengwei was willing to help, that would be the best outcome.
"At most, it will only consume a tiny bit."
"As long as it's not a billion points."
After hearing Lin Fan's plan, Guo Shengwei also felt slightly relieved.
After hanging up the 'call,' he muttered, "If it's just a peer Talented Youth, it shouldn't be a big problem."
"No, I'm right. How could I have such a heaven-defying thought?"
"What do you mean it's not a big problem?"
"The problem is huge!"
"I must be cautious and give it my all. I can't underestimate anyone and must stay alert from beginning to end."
"Otherwise, it's too dangerous."
"Most likely, I'll capsize in the gutter!"
"..."
What about the Talented Youth of this generation? How could he, for a moment, have the thought of 'looking down on the Talented Youth of this generation?'
It shouldn't be, it really shouldn't!
At this moment, Fan Jian Gang even felt like giving himself a good slap and saying, "How could you have such a heaven-defying thought?"
"..."
...
"I trust Guo Shengwei to handle this matter."
"Then I can start looking for the required items and see how many points are needed."
"I'll also check if there are enough Spirit Stones and non-urgent items to exchange for the required points. If not, I'll have to earn some more."
"At the same time, I should take this opportunity to further comprehend and research the art of pill refining."
"After all, refining Immortal Pills is not an easy task."
"The materials are expensive, so I'll aim for success in one attempt."
Lin Fan took a deep breath.
"Speaking of which, this is the first time I've proactively tried to comprehend pill refining."
He scratched his head.
"This situation."
"The pill refining techniques of the esteemed Flame Emperor are somewhat lagging behind?"
"Tsk."
He shook his head, feeling a bit disappointed.
Perhaps the enemy was too outrageous?
Oh, it wasn't that.
It was his ambitions were too grand, and even the Flame Emperor was struggling to keep up with his progress.
Unfortunately, there were too many potential threats, and they were too powerful, leaving no time to wait for the Flame Emperor to improve.
So, he had no choice but to take matters into his own hands.
"But it's also good."
"After all, I'm a master, and I can't just teach combat techniques, right?"
"Pill refining..."
"Is that possible?"
Lin Fan smiled and then began his busy work.
...
"Gourd Continent."
"The scenery here is quite nice."
Wang Teng looked around excitedly.
After all, he had been in seclusion for a long time, and after arriving in the Immortal World, he had only been to the Sword Qi Great Wall and Xi Niu Hezhou.
This was his first time 'going out.'
He Anxia smiled and said, "It's said that this continent is named so because its overall terrain resembles a treasure gourd."
"And a Primordial Spirit Treasure, the Purple Gold Gourd, once appeared here, hence the name."
"Is that so?"
Fan Jian Gang shook his head and then hummed, "Gourd Brothers, Gourd Brothers, seven gourds on a single vine~"
Wang Teng blinked, "What's this 'Gourd Brothers'?"
"..., poor kid."
Fan Jian Gang almost laughed out loud, "It's just a children's song from our hometown. It's normal if you don't know it."
However, at this moment, his mood was a bit complicated.
Gourd Continent...
Not only did its terrain resemble a gourd, but there was also the Purple Gold Gourd. Could it be that a few Gourd Brothers would suddenly appear? If they were the original Gourd Brothers, it wouldn't be a problem, but what if they were the Gourd Brothers from 'Ten Cold'? Tsk, tsk, tsk.
The original Gourd Brothers weren't particularly powerful in combat, and even if they were super-enhanced, it would be acceptable. No big deal!
But if they were the 'Ten Cold' version...
They might seem stronger, but in reality, the most incomprehensible thing would be the 'comedy' aspect.
That thing was completely unreasonable.
All the 'abilities' inside were conceptual.
For example, Li Jing, who could definitely block a sword with his bare hands...
But then again, if the Monkey King can appear, it's not impossible for a 'Li Jing' to show up, right? And that purple-gold gourd, isn't that the treasure of the Supreme Elder?
"..."
The more Gou Sheng pondered, the more worried he became.
Who is Gou Sheng?
Unless it's a certainty of 99.999999%, he would consider it a death sentence. Only with a 100% chance would he feel secure.
Now, with so many 'seemingly plausible' options, how could he remain calm?
Hiss!!!
A deadly situation!
...
Along the way, at Gou Sheng's request, the three of them kept a low profile.
Although the Ninth and Tenth Stages weren't considered powerful in the Three Thousand Continents, it wasn't to the extent that they would be casually killed by anyone they encountered.
Therefore, the journey was uneventful.
Finally, they successfully arrived at the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.
But...
When Gou Sheng saw the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty flag fluttering in the wind atop the city wall, he was stunned.
"What the hell?"
"Lesser Seal Script?"
"No..."
"What's this nonsense!"
His scalp tingled.
What the heck!
A coincidence?
Or...
No, there couldn't be so many coincidences in this world.
Something big must be happening!
He quickly set up a soundproof barrier and contacted Lin Fan, "Master, I have some news to tell you."
"I fear I've encountered a time traveler, and their status is quite high!"
"I just don't know if they're still alive."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan immediately became interested.
Time travelers are great! Time travelers all have golden fingers, who would dare claim to be a time traveler without one? But with such high status...it's unlikely to take them as a disciple, so it's best to try and befriend them.
"What exactly happened?"
"The Great Qin Immortal Dynasty."
"Guess what I saw?" Gou Sheng took a deep breath, "I saw a flag, that thing...let's do a video call, you can see for yourself."
"I'm not very familiar with this, so I can't be sure."
He immediately ended the voice call and switched to a 'video' call.
Although it was called a video call, both sides could directly see each other's 'projections'.
He locked his 'vision' onto the massive flag, "Master, take a look."
Lin Fan only glanced at it, and a powerful sense of grandeur seemed to rush towards him.
Not only that, but it was also extremely solemn and dignified.
It made him focus and become more solemn.
"This is..."
The flag was enormous, over ten thousand zhang in size! Black background with golden characters.
The 'Qin' character written in Lesser Seal Script seemed so lifelike, it was as if it was about to come alive!
Moreover, the black flag was made of a special material, neither metal nor cloth, but more like some kind of leather.
On the flag, there was a faint shadow of a black bird, appearing and disappearing, as if ready to take flight at any moment.
If any petty person were to see this, their courage would shatter in an instant!
"This is..."
Lin Fan's scalp tingled.
"Wow."
"Immortal Qin?!"
"Immortal Qin?"
Fan Jianqiang was surprised, "Master, do you know about this?"
"I can't say I know for sure, it's just a guess."
Lin Fan pondered, "This involves parallel universes."
"Perhaps someone traveled back to the Qin Dynasty, leading the Great Qin to the path of immortality, causing the entire nation to ascend and become the 'Immortal Qin'..."
"Or maybe, in a different universe, the Qin Emperor was unique, seeking immortality and stepping onto the path of immortality."
"Then, with his talent that spans heaven and earth, he led the Great Qin to ascend as a nation..."
"This is the 'background' of the Immortal Qin that I know of, but I can't be sure if this Great Qin Immortal Dynasty is one of them."
"I can't even tell if this is just a coincidence or if it's truly related to Chinese history."
"Is that so?"
Fan Jianqiang was surprised, "I haven't read novels like this before."
"Then, Master, do you think we should make contact?"
"You decide, I believe you're more cautious and experienced in handling such matters."
"And you consider problems more comprehensively."
"Master, you're saying I'm more cautious, and I can understand that better."
Fan Jianqiang couldn't help but laugh.
But...
Regarding whether to make contact with 'Qin Shi Huang', it was indeed a difficult decision.
Everyone is familiar with Qin Shi Huang's character, although it's only through historical records and writings. Still, it's likely not far from the truth.
If they get along well, then there's no problem.
But if they anger him...
Tsk.
This Great Qin Immortal Dynasty might not be weaker than the Heaven Cleaving Sect.
If a real war breaks out, that's when the trouble begins.
"Let's just go with the flow."
In the end, Gou Sheng decided to take things one step at a time.
Let's see how things develop.
However...
It might be a good idea to learn a little about the history of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty and find out if this Great Qin is the so-called 'Immortal Qin'.
If it is...
Actually, that would be great.
Personally, Gou Sheng quite admired Qin Shi Huang.
Many people say that Qin Shi Huang was a tyrant, but without him, would Chinese civilization have been so brilliant? He ended the centuries-long wars between the seven states, unified the writing system, chariot tracks, and measures.
Just these achievements alone are enough to leave a lasting legacy.
Moreover, there's the construction of the Great Wall and more...
The impact of his actions on future generations is profound.
Qin Shi Huang is truly the founding father.
As for those who claim that without Qin Shi Huang, there would have been a Li Shi Huang or Zhang Shi Huang, Gou Sheng could only scoff at such statements.
It's easy to say.
Where in the world are there so many 'ifs' and absolutes?
Look at Europe, a small place with dozens of countries...
Why haven't they unified?
So...
In Gou Sheng's heart, he had a deep admiration for Qin Shi Huang.
As for faults, who can claim to be without fault?
Especially during that feudal era, tsk...
"Let's go, into the city."
After removing the soundproof barrier, Fan Jian Gang called out to Wang Teng and He Anxia to enter the city.
Wang Teng seemed deep in thought, "Second Senior Brother seems to be quite interested in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty..."
"Is he?"
"I can't say he's interested." Fan Jian Gang laughed, "How should I put it..."
"I suppose it's a case of deja vu."
"Perhaps, you could say he's an 'old friend'?"
"Old friend?"
"..."
"The moon of today is not the same as the moon of the past, and the moon of the past once shone upon the people of ancient times. That's the kind of 'old friend' I'm talking about."
"Yearning, do you understand?"
Wang Teng was clueless.
He Anxia blinked, indicating that he didn't understand either.
"It's good that you don't understand."
Fan Jian Gang laughed heartily, "Let's go, we just need to complete our tasks."
"But..."
"The task has changed!"
"I want to participate in this Talented Youth Gathering too."
"But you know my strength, I'm just here to make up the numbers. I'm just a bystander, so I'll mainly be relying on you."
"But..."
"You need to do your best within your abilities and ensure your safety. Try to get a better ranking, or even... secure the top position."
"Is that so?"
Wang Teng rubbed his palms eagerly, "I'm looking forward to it."
He Anxia scratched his head, "I can only say I'll do my best."
When Fan Jian Gang called him a bystander, both Wang Teng and He Anxia rolled their eyes, too lazy to even acknowledge him.
"Who doesn't know you?"
A bystander...
I believe your lies!
"Doing your best is enough."
"But remember, staying alive is the priority." Fan Jian Gang emphasized.
"Right!"
Suddenly, he raised a finger, "I've obtained a protective talisman for each of you. Remember to keep it on your person at all times, as it will bring you good luck."
"..."
He Anxia took the talisman obediently, "Thank you, Senior Brother."
As Wang Teng took the protective talisman, he couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother, you haven't left the city, and when you do, we'll be together. Where did you get this protective talisman?"
"Moreover, do you even believe in the divine and Buddha?"
"How could we not know?"
Fan Jian Gang's expression remained unchanged, "There's a lot you don't know."
"Anyway, just be prepared."
After that, they went to register.
Registration...
required a fee.
And it wasn't cheap!
One spirit stone per person! And their registration numbers were already beyond a million...
"Damn!"
Wang Teng exclaimed, "Over a million, one spirit stone each, that's over a hundred billion spirit stones! And the line for registration is endless. I think it'll surpass two million in the end."
"In other words..."
"Over two hundred billion, just for registration?"
"This!!!"
"Just the registration fee is quite a profit, right?"
He Anxia was also shocked, "I didn't realize it at first, but I thought one spirit stone per person was reasonable. But when you calculate it, it's truly astonishing."
"What else?"
Fan Jian Gang smiled and calculated for them, "Moreover, you're thinking too small."
"The registration fee is just a small part. What about the other expenses... like our stay at the inn?"
Both nodded, "This... naturally requires payment."
"Is it cheap or expensive?"
"Expensive! Even so, most of the better inns are already full."
"Isn't that money? And since we're here... shouldn't we try the local specialties? Even if only a small portion can be tried, isn't that still money?"
"What about places like Harmony Pavilion and other brothels, do they require payment?"
"The various Magical Artifacts, auctions, and more will also be concentrated during this peak period with high foot traffic. Won't they make a huge profit from that too?"
"What about all the miscellaneous expenses?"
"Foot traffic equals money!"
"And it doesn't end there. The Talented Youth Gathering is about fighting to the death."
"If they just fought to the death, that's one thing. But what if someone is severely injured? Do they need treatment? Do they need to buy various pills? At that time... it's a life-saving business, and no price is too high!"
"If you add all these up, think about how much they can make?"
"!!!"
As two people from ancient times who had been diligently cultivating since childhood, Wang Teng and He Anxia didn't understand these concepts. But at this moment, Fan Jian Gang's reminder was like a revelation, and they suddenly understood.
"It can be like this...?"
"What else?"
Fan Jian Gang spread his hands, "Otherwise, do you really think those major forces are doing good deeds, spending time and money to organize the Talented Youth Gathering just to select and absorb talented youth who haven't joined other forces?"
"That's just a side benefit!"
"It's best if they can recruit a few talented youth, but if not, they can still make a huge profit!"
"Otherwise, why would those forces frequently hold these gatherings, one after the other?"
"It's because of this!"
"The Three Thousand Continents are so vast, with so many people claiming to be talented youth. They're willing to pay one spirit stone to compete for items worth tens of billions or even hundreds of billions."
"In summary..."
"The main attraction is the competition, and no one can say they're not here for it.
Fan Jian Gang had a clear understanding of the situation.
For modern people, anyone with a basic understanding of economics could easily see why these major powers were so eager to host the Talented Youth Gathering.
(End of Chapter)
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