Eternal Life as False Emperor

Qiu Ming unceremoniously mocked, "I say, Qiann Wanrong, are you so obsessed with money that you want to exchange this kind of worthless information for money?"

Despite being mocked by Qiu Ming, Qiann Wanrong wasn’t angry. His chubby little hand reached into his chest pocket and took out a golden abacus that was only as large as his palm.

Although this abacus was entirely made of gold, combined with the ancient carvings on it, it looked not only not tacky but also exuded an ancient and grand feel.

It’s just a pity that the person using it is a mundane man who only recognizes money.

Qiann Wanrong flicked the abacus twice. "It’s not like that. Although this information isn’t worth much, it can be exchanged for a portion of steamed green lotus carp, a portion of clear mixed earth dragon grass, a portion of golden crystal beef, and a jar of fifty-year-old flower carving in front of Brother Qiu."

The other three were at a loss for words.

"Fellow Daoist Qiann, you lost the bet, and you proactively invited us to this meal. It’s not us forcing you," Zhang Hua said, holding up his wine glass and smiling wryly as he pointed at Qiann Wanrong.

Qiann Wanrong had a look of regret on his face. "That’s why I need to find a way to make up for the loss from other places."

"I’m different from you three. No matter what I do, I have to be meticulous with my calculations." As he spoke, he flicked the abacus a few more times, seemingly feeling even more regretful.

Qiu Ming frowned. "Seeing how stingy you are, I’ll just treat this meal like before."

Unexpectedly, Qiann Wanrong shook his head firmly. "That won’t do. We businessmen value honesty. Since I lost, I must accept it willingly."

Seeing this guy obviously distressed but still insistent.

Zhang Hua and Jiangg He couldn’t help but chuckle.

They didn’t mean to look down on Qiann Wanrong. Although he’s stingy, it’s not without reason.

Qiann Wanrong is from the Ten Thousand Weapons Hall.

There might still be some debate about which sect is the strongest in the Canglan Realm.

Some believe it’s Heaven-supporting Sword Sect because they not only have Sword God Fang Zhuo but also numerous Divinity Transformation experts, giving them the hint of being the top sect in the Canglan Realm.

Others believe it should be Jinghang Mountain.

Because Heaven and Hell Shen Weiyao is the top expert in the Canglan Realm.

However, these two sects have never truly clashed, so no one knows the truth.

Nonetheless, when it comes to the wealthiest sect in the Canglan Realm, it surely belongs to the Ten Thousand Weapons Hall.

As the name suggests, the Ten Thousand Weapons Hall excels in refining various magical artifacts.

They sell them and also help cultivators customize magical artifacts according to their needs.

This sect will naturally earn money as easy as flowing water, as long as it’s not targeted by overly greedy people.

The Artifact Refining Hall usually collaborates with cultivators in three ways.

First, selling the finished magical artifacts they have refined.

These artifacts are generally made for practice by the disciples of the Artifact Refining Hall.

Therefore, these magical artifacts usually don’t have great power, and because different people refine them, they might have various flaws.

But no matter what, these magical artifacts are guaranteed to work properly.

After all, the Artifact Refining Hall doesn’t want the name of their sect to be affected by poorly made artifacts.

If it’s a customized order, there are two ways to collaborate.

If the cultivator provides the materials themselves, the Artifact Refining Hall can help refine the magical artifact for free.

The cost is that the leftover scraps need to be given to the Artifact Refining Hall.

As for the other option, it’s bartering; whether it’s a cultivation technique secret manual or extremely valuable treasures and heavenly and earthly treasures, the Artifact Refining Hall accepts it all.

Those responsible for manufacturing naturally have those in charge of transactions and sales.

Qiann Wanrong was a disciple of the Qiann Sect in the Artifact Refining Hall.

The cultivation technique they practice is called "Money Skill." The name might sound tacky, but the power is not weak.

Only in the process of cultivation requires a vast amount of money, spirit stones, and other resources.

That’s why all the Qiann Sect disciples from the Ten Thousand Weapons Hall have this obsessively money-grubbing personality. With no other way, without money, they simply cannot cultivate.

The paper crane had been gone for less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea when the disciples of the Star Sea’s Law Enforcement Hall arrived.

All nine of them were stunningly beautiful female cultivators.

The man selling fake secret manuals turned pale, immediately put away the manuals, and turned to run.

However, his actions were fast, but not as fast as the disciples of Star Sea.

Two female cultivators, their clothes fluttering gracefully, appeared to move slowly but in the blink of an eye blocked the fleeing fraudster.

"To dare to practice fraud under our Star Sea, you have quite the nerve, seize him!"

The fraudulent cultivator’s own strength wasn’t much, else he wouldn’t resort to fraud for dozens of mid-grade spirit stones.

He barely resisted a few times before being captured by the disciples of the Star Sea’s Law Enforcement Hall.

Only then did the other cultivators realize they had been deceived.

They pointed at the fraudster and cursed him furiously.

"Bastard, dare to cheat me, just you wait, I won’t let you off."

"Damn scum, give me back my spirit stones."

Some were worried and explained to the female cultivators of the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Fellow Daoists, I wasn’t coveting your Star Sea’s cultivation techniques, I was just here for the excitement."

"I bought this guy’s techniques solely to help you gather evidence. As soon as he dared to take out the techniques, I would have turned him over to Star Sea immediately. A guy like this who secretly hawks techniques should be exterminated by all."

As soon as he spoke, everyone was left flabbergasted.

They’d seen shameless people before, but never anyone this shameless.

To make such an indecent act sound so righteous—what a character!

In Wenling Inn, as everyone was dining, their gazes fell simultaneously on Qiann Wanrong.

Qiann Wanrong’s face turned red instantly. "Why are you all looking at me? In business, I’ve always been honest, completely different from this fraudster."

Even though those who bought the secret manuals weren’t exactly innocent, the female cultivators from the Law Enforcement Hall didn’t bother with them.

"The secret manuals of our Star Sea aren’t something anyone can just obtain. Next time, if something similar happens, don’t easily believe it. Just tell us straight away and let us handle it."

The leading female cultivator lectured them a bit before driving them away.

As for the fraudster, naturally, he was taken back for interrogation.

Before leaving, the leading female cultivator from the Law Enforcement Hall went specifically to the private room on the second floor of Wenling Inn to thank Jiangg He and the others.

"Thank you so much, fellow daoists. It’s because of you that our Star Sea’s reputation wasn’t tarnished. I am deeply grateful."

"If you ever need anything in the future, feel free to ask; as long as it’s within my abilities, I will do my utmost to assist you."

Jiangg He and the others had already put away their previously casual attitudes, acting with utmost seriousness.

"Junior Sister, you’re too polite. We’re all cultivators, so this is simply something we ought to do," Jiangg He closed his fan and replied with a smile.

After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, the woman rose to take her leave. "I have official duties to attend to, so I won’t disturb the Senior Brothers any longer."

After she left, Zhang Hua immediately said, "I saw her a few days ago. Back then, she was already at the peak of Foundation Establishment, but it was clear she had just recently broken through, and her foundation wasn’t stable."

"Under normal circumstances, unless she has exceptional talent, it would take at least a few years to reach early-stage Crystal."

Hearing Zhang Hua’s words, even Qiu Ming couldn’t help taking a deep breath. "Are you sure about what you’re saying?"

Before Zhang Hua could reply, Jiangg He spoke up, "There’s no mistake. I’ve encountered this female cultivator before. Not only her, but out of the nine who came earlier, I’ve seen four of them."

"Moreover," Jiangg He said with a serious expression, "each of them has at least broken through a small realm."

Qiann Wanrong absentmindedly fiddled with his abacus. "So, it’s true that Star Sea has acquired a very powerful cultivation technique. The rumors are true, all their disciples are cultivating this technique."

Qiu Ming frowned deeply. "But lately, there hasn’t been any news of Star Sea making any significant moves. At the very least, they haven’t found any unknown secret realms or cave mansions."

Qiann Wanrong nodded. "If there were, such a secret couldn’t be kept."