Chapter Ninety-Six: How Can You Be So Completely Oblivious?

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Wang Runxue hesitated for a moment. “Young master, I can also pay the price he mentioned, and I even know some massage techniques. During my spare time, I can help relieve your fatigue.”

She had learned these massage methods before to fulfill her filial duties, never expecting they would come in handy in such a situation today.

Though it felt humiliating, she simply couldn’t stand by and watch Nuo Yan, that despicable man, succeed.

Nuo Yan gritted his teeth in secret and quickly retorted, “I can do it too.”

“Don’t you have any sense of self-awareness at all?” Su Jian looked at him with clear disdain.

Nuo Yan’s face darkened; he never imagined he would lose simply because of his gender.

That damned woman clearly couldn’t stand to see others do well.

As the saying goes, it’s better to offend a scoundrel than a woman.

Nuo Yan resolved to keep his distance from her from now on and find a chance to spite her mercilessly.

Wang Runxue chuckled softly, a triumphant smile playing on her lips.

After all, it was only a verbal promise, and there was no mention of how much money she would have to pay.

In truth, Su Jian wasn’t overly concerned about it; Wang Runxue was indeed the most suitable candidate.

Expecting someone else to earn spirit stones for him would require extraordinary means.

Su Jian assigned Wang Runxue the task of traveling to Hanshan City to become a staff member at the Immortal Guesthouse.

[Immediately proceed to Hanshan City and become a staff member at the Immortal Guesthouse...]

[Task reward: Basic Spell “Severing Fire Technique.”]

[Task penalty: Deduct fifty years of lifespan.]

Wang Runxue hesitated. “Young master, could I borrow some money to hire a carriage? The journey to Hanshan City is quite far, and I am eager to shine in your shop.”

Her legs ached; she found it incredible that she had traveled dozens of miles in just one day.

“In this wild village, donkey carts are scarce, let alone horse-drawn carriages. But since you’ve traveled so far, I’ll lend you a hand.” Su Jian took out a Divine Travel Talisman and applied it directly to Wang Runxue.

The Divine Travel Talisman, when used by mortals, not only increases travel speed but also greatly conserves physical strength.

Since these players had no cultivation base, they couldn’t use even the most basic talismans themselves and had to rely on others.

Otherwise, they would have saved a lot of time reaching their target points and gained greater rewards.

Wang Runxue immediately felt much lighter on her feet.

Curiously, she asked, “Young master, are you a Taoist?”

Su Jian waved dismissively, unwilling to explain. “You’d better set off soon. Once the talisman’s effect wears off, don’t come complaining.”

In the blink of an eye, Wang Runxue left Lingxiu Village.

The other players present wore complicated expressions.

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“Big brother, we’ve known each other for a long time. Please have mercy and give me another task.” Jian Xian disregarded his pride, clinging to Su Jian’s leg with a pleading look.

Su Jian frowned. “You’ve already been sent to gather spiritual creatures in the nearby forest. Why do you want more tasks?”

Jian Xian was stunned. “Aren’t the things we brought back enough?”

Su Jian was surprised. “Do you think you have too much money?”

Jian Xian was speechless.

At that moment, the remaining nine players all turned their eyes to Su Jian’s leg, ready to imitate Jian Xian’s tactic.

Su Jian swiftly dodged, raising an eyebrow. “I have no more tasks for you, but I can point you in the right direction.”

He had no intention of keeping them around.

In the future, unless there were special circumstances, he wouldn’t personally entertain players anymore.

His main goal was to have players spread throughout the world.

Lingxiu Village was crowded and nosy; if players kept coming and going here, suspicion would arise.

If gossip spread, it would inevitably cause him trouble.

He had long thought about this—keeping players in Lingxiu Village was pointless, and the Immortal Guesthouse already had enough staff.

Hearing this, the players suddenly perked up.

This seemed to be the real main storyline; the storage rings they offered were just a stepping stone.

Su Jian spoke slowly, “Everyone can cultivate, but talent varies. You may join an immortal sect; those less gifted can serve the government, and others may join a cultivation family.”

The players were speechless.

This was nothing like what they had imagined.

They could understand what Su Jian meant.

“Big brother, could you give us some recommendations nearby?”

Su Jian casually pointed out, “I’ve heard that a few hundred miles east lies the Feixian Sect. It’s not particularly strong but sufficient for your current cultivation. You can use it as a stepping stone and switch sects later if you have the chance.”

The players were dumbfounded again.

Wasn’t this just a typical newbie guide?

This was so stingy.

Even capitalists would weep.

After risking their lives to complete tasks, this was all they got?

Soon after, they received the task issued by Su Jian.

[Go to Feixian Sect to cultivate. If you fail to be accepted, find another place.]

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[Task reward: Five Fasting Pills, Five Heavenly Spirit Pills.]

[Task penalty: None.]

Some naturally lacked talent.

But lacking talent didn’t mean they couldn’t cultivate. With a player trading platform backing them, this was their greatest foundation.

He decided to soon start listing various spiritual items sold at the Immortal Guesthouse, priced slightly lower than market value.

This way, players could profit. Once they spread throughout the world, spirit stones would flow in endlessly.

By then, with informants everywhere and methods to extract money, it was a win-win situation.

Next, he planned to gradually increase the number of summoned Blue Star players.

This method would certainly earn money much faster than running a business.

He hesitated… wondering whether to continue the business.

But there was no rush to decide; the method to spread players was still in its infancy.

Moreover, multiple channels to earn spirit stones posed no harm to him.

Until any risks emerged, there was no need to shut them down.

“Please have mercy, big brother. Grant us each a Yellow Talisman.”

“Big brother…”

Su Jian was not stingy; it was a trivial effort.

Consider it a reward for their hard work today.

After all the players had left, Su Jian began to inspect the spoils.

Among hundreds of storage rings were a few damaged ones, though they appeared mostly intact.

Besides that, the sack contained several broken magical and spiritual artifacts.

Though now little more than scrap metal, their spiritual resonance was less than ten percent, yet they still triggered the system’s prompt asking whether to convert them.

However, the converted spiritual energy value was greatly reduced.

Players had some discernment; these residual spiritual resonances were not very obvious.

Su Jian then began organizing the hundreds of storage rings.

Spirit stones were kept aside; all other items were converted into spiritual energy.