Pulling Chai Yan’s ears, he lifted her from the ground.
Before Chai Yan could figure out what was happening, Chen Changsheng spoke.
“This girl is indeed good, she knows when to advance and retreat, and she understands limits. No wonder you keep recommending her.”
“Could someone the Grandmaster favors be bad?”
“With this girl’s help, your plans should proceed smoothly at any time.”
Bai Ze slowly emerged from a corner.
Seeing that Chai Yan still seemed confused, Bai Ze used its tail to pull her aside and said.
“It’s fine, I’ve accepted your intentions, but you should put your heart in your stomach.”
“This guy has followed the Grandmaster for tens of thousands of years. Even if the Grandmaster were to get angry with anyone, it wouldn’t be with him.”
After comforting Chai Yan, Bai Ze looked at Chen Changsheng and said.
“How was my acting just now?”
“It was a bit overdone, and given our past records, it might be troublesome to fool those smart people.”
“But it’s enough to fool those fools.”
“I get so frustrated just thinking about it. They’re stupid and don’t listen. If they weren’t like this, I wouldn’t have to go through such a roundabout way.”
“Alright, prepare yourself first, we will officially start the system reform in a month.”
With that, Chen Changsheng stood up and left, and Bai Ze also took Chai Yan out of the room.
Looking at Bai Ze beside her, Chai Yan hesitated and said.
“Bai Ze, what happened just now?”
“It’s nothing, there’s a ‘pie’ about to fall on your head.”
“To make sure you won’t choke on this ‘pie’, Chen Changsheng tested you.”
“Falling on my head?”
Chai Yan’s eyes were full of confusion.
Seeing Chai Yan’s expression, Bai Ze casually said, “That’s right, it’s falling on your head.”
“According to the plan, the model of Abyss City will change.”
“In this process of change, many people will benefit. This is exactly why we push for change.”
“But the problem is, Bai Ze and I have too many past records, and the cultivation world always holds us in suspicion.”
“If they hold suspicion, they won’t fully commit to researching new models.”
“To guide them, Bai Ze and I decided to cultivate a model role model.”
“With a role model ahead, they can not only let down their guard, but also learn quickly by imitating.”
Hearing this, Chai Yan said unbelievably, “So this role model is me?”
“Yes, a vast fortune is waiting for you.”
…
The matter of the city office did not cause much disturbance.
But an announcement from Abyss City stirred up all the cultivators.
The announcement stated that after a month, Abyss City would no longer purchase minerals and soil from scattered cultivators.
This news immediately enraged the multitude of cultivators.
But before long, those who wanted to cause trouble lost their steam.
If someone doesn’t want your stuff, can you force them to take it?
Furthermore, with Abyss City’s strength, what can a small scattered cultivator do?
Thinking about this, everyone gradually dispersed, each with a shadow of gloom in their hearts.
After all, among the many forces, Abyss City offered the best and fairest acquisition prices.
But among the spectators, there was one person standing quietly in place.
This person was Zong Xingyan, the top performer of the mining team back then.
“Fellow Daoist, you must be worried about this matter as well.”
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“The announcement clearly states which temporary porters are being dismissed. We, the basic miners, are not included in the dismissal scope.”
Wang Liangji, who used to be third in performance, stepped forward to talk.
Upon hearing this, Zong Xingyan shook his head and said, “I’m not worried about the dissolution of the mining team.”
“What are you worried about then?”
“Even if some Fourth-Rank Immortal Kings can’t match your digging speed, Abyss City wouldn’t dismiss you, right?”
Hearing this, Zong Xingyan turned to Wang Liangji and said.
“For stability, Abyss City probably won’t dissolve the mining team.”
“But recently, you’ve seen how Abyss City has changed. The porters, despite having less time than us, earn more than us.”
“So I want to resign from the mining team.”
Hearing this, Wang Liangji exclaimed in surprise, “Are you crazy? To give up your job in the mining team for such a small gain?”
“Porters indeed earn more, but they’re not stable at all.”
“Just look at now, with the change in Abyss City’s rules, they’ve all been sent back to their original state.”
“Giving up a stable job, aren’t you losing your mind?”
Looking at Wang Liangji’s expression, Zong Xingyan calmly said.
“With more and more miners, if we continue like this, we’ll be miners for life.”
“To stand out, we need to change our approach.”
“Abyss City no longer purchasing minerals and soil from scattered cultivators is a loss for others, but an opportunity for us.”
“Because the demand for minerals from Abyss City won’t decrease, it will only increase.”
“Without scattered cultivators providing, the source of minerals can only come from various forces.”
“Outside, Immortal King Realm cultivators can form their own forces. If they can do it, why can’t we?”
“Once we reach a cooperative agreement with Abyss City and can provide minerals stably and long-term, we won’t just be miners anymore.”
“And the announcement said, as long as they succeed in competition, any force can become a supplier for Abyss City.”
Listening to Zong Xingyan’s words, Wang Liangji was also somewhat moved.
“Though true, can we compete with these scattered cultivators?”
“Only by trying can we know.”
“Those big shots are eyeing the main prize. Can’t we eat the scraps?”
“Even if you get the scraps, with our strength, how can we protect our mine fields?”
“Nobody robs miners who dig in the Forbidden Ground because they are powerful.”
“If we earn money, we might end up dead on the streets the next day.”
“I’ve thought about this,” Zong Xingyan said excitedly, “with our strength, we can’t protect the mine field, but we can recruit partners.”
“I don’t have connections, but Brother Wang does.”
“If I remember correctly, you have a deep friendship with an elder of a great sect.”
“Recruiting them as partners, our safety will be guaranteed.”
Hearing this, Wang Liangji rolled his eyes and said, “That sect’s elder came here today.”
“His purpose is to reach a cooperation agreement with Abyss City. He can dig mines himself, why would he cooperate with us, little characters?”
“I think you should wash up and sleep. Don’t dream all day.”
Seeing Wang Liangji’s interest gradually dissipate, Zong Xingyan observed his surroundings and whispered.
“I recently developed a new mining technique, which can be used by Divine Realm cultivators.”
“If Immortal Sovereign Realm cultivators use it, their speed won’t be weaker than a First-Rank Immortal King.”
“In this way, our mining costs will greatly decrease, so they can’t compete with us in price.”
Hearing this, Wang Liangji instantly widened his eyes.
Because he really saw the opportunity to stand out.
