Catch them all in one net

"Did Lord Secret Envoy really say that?" He Zhenghao hesitated.

Gao Yuan also seemed a bit unconvinced: "Everyone knows that Lord Secret Envoy's deduction Spells are profound and varied. If he wanted to accumulate wealth, what method couldn't he use? Why would he act like us? It would only tarnish his status!"

"Zhou Qingang" saw their reactions and snorted: "What Lord Secret Envoy schemes, how could you two possibly know?"

"But never mind, to convince you both, I'll reveal a little more inside information."

He lowered his voice and whispered: "Lord Secret Envoy not only predicted that the battle in Tianling State is about to end, he also saw that after the war, the Immortal Alliance, in order to recuperate and recover as quickly as possible, will issue another order."

"What?" He Zhenghao and Gao Yuan's spirits lifted, and they listened intently.

"Zhou Qingang" slowly said: "All Immortal Alliance Cultivators can purchase Cultivation Techniques from the tianxuan mirror at a discount."

"Although the deduction involves a wondrous item like the tianxuan mirror, the result might have some discrepancies. But according to Lord Secret Envoy, it's almost certainly true."

"Discount on Cultivation Techniques?" Both of them gasped upon hearing this.

But thinking about it carefully, it wasn't without precedent.

The last time something like this happened seemed to be hundreds of years ago, and they had only occasionally heard older Cultivators mention it.

It should be known that the contribution points required to purchase Cultivation Techniques definitely accounted for the largest portion of a Cultivator's contribution points expenditure throughout their career.

Tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of contribution points, might be insignificant to He Zhenghao and them now.

But for most Cultivators, that was something that could only be accumulated by bankrupting their families.

If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance truly reopened Cultivation Technique discounts, even if it was only 20% off, purchasing during that period would be enough to save a large sum of contribution points.

It's imaginable how crazy Cultivators would be then.

They would probably even borrow from everywhere to gather enough contribution points to purchase Cultivation Techniques.

After careful consideration, He Zhenghao's eyes lit up. He vaguely felt it was an opportunity.

However, the specific plan on how to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune was still a bit vague in his mind.

He scratched his ears and cheeks, feeling an itch in his heart.

Unable to hold back, he repeatedly said: "Daoist Zhou, stop being so secretive. Please tell us in detail quickly!"

Zhou Qingang smiled slightly: "It's very simple! First, spread the word that the great war is about to end, and everything will return to normal."

"If you miss this village, you won't find this shop again. Those who still want to use contribution points to secure an official position should hurry. There won't be such a good opportunity in the future!"

"Of course, it's perfectly reasonable to raise the price a little, isn't it?"

"Secondly, announce that the fundraising plan will resume. This time, the scale of the publicity should be even larger."

"With a five-year term, the target return is two hundred percent! And there's no upper limit on the contribution points to be raised!"

As the long-time manager of the fundraising plan, He Zhenghao's eyelids twitched upon hearing this.

He believed that Lord Secret Envoy could definitely achieve a two hundred percent return in five years. And he could imagine that with the results of the previous few fundraising efforts, and Li Fan's position as the Secretary-character Envoy of Congyun City as a Foundation, this fundraising plan with no upper limit would definitely attract an unimaginable amount of contribution points.

Especially those Cultivators who had repeatedly wanted to participate in Li Fan's wealth-making plan but had always been unable to do so for various reasons.

Upon hearing this news, they would surely, without hesitation, eagerly hand over their contribution points at the first opportunity.

After all, five years is both long and short.

A period of closed-door cultivation, and it would pass quickly. After emerging from cultivation, their wealth would instantly triple.

Such a good thing is hard to find, even with a lantern!

Moreover, Li Fan is also the highest administrative official in the Congyun Sea region, so there's no fear of him running away!

"But in that case…" Gao Yuan also sensed the viciousness of this plan, and a flicker of emotion passed through his eyes.

"Indeed, both methods are designed to empty the Cultivators' pockets in a short period of time."

Zhou Qingang said with some self-satisfaction: "When they have sent all the wealth they painstakingly accumulated over the years to us, they will suddenly hear that the Immortal Alliance has announced the Cultivation Technique discount plan."

"Although they know it's an unmissable opportunity, they will truly have no extra contribution points left."

"What? Want to go back on your word and withdraw your contribution points? You can, but you'll have to pay the penalty, right?"

"It doesn't matter if you're completely broke; you can owe it for now, as long as you provide Magical Artifacts or some other rare treasures as collateral."

"If you don't want to redeem it and still want to purchase Cultivation Techniques at a discount, we can also lend you some! Everything is negotiable! The interest won't be much, controlled at twenty percent per year, how conscientious!"

…

Zhou Qingang cackled, talking endlessly.

He Zhenghao and Gao Yuan listened, cold sweat dripping down their backs.

When he finally finished his lengthy discourse, explaining the entire plan.

Gao Yuan finally couldn't help but ask: "Lord Secret Envoy's plan is truly brilliant, but there's one thing I don't understand, and I ask Daoist Zhou to enlighten me."

Zhou Qingang tilted his head, looking at him, and remained silent for a moment.

It wasn't until he saw Gao Yuan feeling a bit uneasy that he said: "Heh heh, we've been colleagues for many years. Brother Gao, just speak your mind!"

"From what I observe of Lord Secret Envoy's character, he isn't someone who particularly values material possessions. Why has he suddenly acted so unusually this time, with one big move after another?"

At this point, He Zhenghao also echoed: "Is there a deeper scheme behind this, Lord Secret Envoy? I also believe that Lord Secret Envoy wouldn't go to such lengths for mere contribution points."

Zhou Qingang pondered for a long time without answering.

He seemed to be thinking about something.

Seeing this, He Zhenghao and Gao Yuan immediately knew they had guessed correctly. Their hearts lifted, and they became somewhat expectant.

After a while, Zhou Qingang finally made a decision and directly transmitted his Divine Sense: "Lord Secret Envoy didn't tell me directly; this is also my own speculation."

"Consider it just for a laugh between us Fellow Daoists, and don't take it seriously!"

Both of them nodded repeatedly, indicating they understood.

"It's very likely that the two Soul Transformation Immortal Lords, Hongxi and Ziyun, are returning to Congyun Sea."

He Zhenghao and Gao Yuan's bodies trembled slightly, and in an instant, they seemed to understand.

"Not only that, but those Nascent Soul cultivators who were previously transferred from Tianji Hall and Ce Zhen Hall in Wanxian Island will probably also return to Congyun Sea soon."

"Lord Secret Envoy, after all, was appointed from above, and his Foundation is shallow. And he himself is only at the Golden Core cultivation level; he might not fare well in front of that group of veteran Nascent Soul cultivators."

"So Lord Secret Envoy wants to use this method to build momentum for himself. If the prediction is true, and they really return, Lord Secret Envoy will very likely announce the waiver of the Cultivators' debts to win over people's hearts."

"If the prediction is wrong, then Lord Secret Envoy will also be raking in profits, with no losses."