Chapter 453: It’s Selling Like Crazy!
“Brother Yun, congratulations! You’re on two lists at once!”
Although Lin Zhongyu’s words were full of genuine congratulations, Yun Zhonghe was covered in black lines and couldn’t muster any joy.
“Alright, Yun Zhonghe, stop looking so miserable. From now on, you’ll be a big shot in the Cultivation Realm. People will recognize you wherever you go,” Mu Jixue teased.
Yun Zhonghe: “……”
Fortunately, Chen Leling sensed Yun Zhonghe’s less-than-happy mood and gave him a comforting hug.
Yun Zhonghe sighed, “Forget it, forget it, let it be.”
“Hold it.” Just then, Lin Zhongyu’s eyes landed on a tiny corner at the very bottom of the Thousand-Mile Report where a small but noticeable line of text caught her eye. “Brother Yun, quick look, it says that all newly listed individual cultivators can get an exquisite gift worth tens of thousands of spirit stones from the Thousand Machine Pavilion!”
Yun Zhonghe perked up immediately.
He hurriedly leaned over to take a closer look, his eyes glued to that tiny line. After confirming it repeatedly, a smile could not be suppressed, and the gloominess and frustration he felt were instantly dispelled like a cool breeze.
Ohh, so the Thousand Machine Pavilion really knows how to play ball.
Of course, without some perks, why would they report about you? Not everyone wants their name splashed out there.
Besides, after getting reported, you’d attract attention, and maybe even run into some trouble.
Most likely, the Thousand Machine Pavilion worries they’ll be bothered by big shots, so they offer benefits.
If you accept the benefits, you agree to get reported.
Although Yun Zhonghe had accumulated a small fortune by reselling third-grade summoning talismans, no one ever turns down more spirit stones.
The cultivation path is long and requires countless resources; without enough spirit stones, standing firm in the cultivation realm is next to impossible.
Moreover, the little bit of spirit stones Yun Zhonghe had earned was barely enough for his daily training and living needs, and far from a lavish lifestyle.
In a few days, he’d have to head back to the Beast Tamer Peak to grab some more talismans to sell.
However, future talismans probably won’t sell as easily or at such high prices now that the Xuantian Sect Grand Competition is winding down, and the demand for talismans is cooling off.
Previously, the high prices were mostly due to the grand competition driving up demand, but now that the hype has subsided, it’ll be much harder to sell those talismans casually.
Qing Luan mentioned this privately to Yun Zhonghe, prepping him ahead of time.
But when Yun Zhonghe heard that the Thousand Machine Pavilion offered a list reward of tens of thousands of spirit stones for new additions, his eyes lit up like a kid spotting candy.
And not only on first listing, but future listings come with a steady stream of extra spirit stones.
Yun Zhonghe was pleased, feeling a lot better.
Money can certainly wash away dissatisfaction. If there’s still dissatisfaction, it means they haven’t handed enough money.
Just then, the Thousand-Mile Bird returned, responding to Lin Zhongyu blowing into the whistle again.
Lin Zhongyu: “I want to subscribe to the latest issue of the Thousand-Mile Report!”
Lin Zhongyu also wanted one for keepsake.
Hearing this, Yun Zhonghe’s lips twitched.
To be honest, while cash eased his irritation, he still felt a bit off.
However, the Thousand-Mile Bird replied: “Sorry, esteemed guest, this issue of the Thousand-Mile Report is completely sold out.”
“What?”
Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu looked surprised.
The Thousand-Mile Report always had stable and huge circulation, never facing a shortage.
It was said that the Thousand Machine Pavilion even rushed to print more copies but couldn’t keep up.
This issue sold out like wildfire!
And why did it get so popular? Because many cultivators bought two copies.
One copy purely for collection, another with a picture of Yun Zhonghe cut out and cherished separately.
Even some beautiful and alluring demon girls from the Joyful Union Sect each bought two copies!
It had been a long time since they last saw such charming male figures, especially with RT…
These demon girls blushed and got heart palpitations, eager to catch a man.
Besides these demon girls, some wealthy young ladies went all out, purchasing thousands of copies outright!
Xi HuShang bought thousands of copies and shipped them back to her homeland in North Continent.
She wanted to treasure A He’s newspapers properly. She kept half a dozen copies hidden in various storage bags and rings around her.
Xia Linglong bought twenty thousand copies too. She flipped through the current issue lying in her room, and upon seeing the stunning image on page two, even she—usually quite healthy—felt her heart racing uncontrollably.
Her heartbeat was thumping so hard it echoed in her chest, and she could clearly hear its rapid, powerful rhythm.
This was not the first time this had happened. Ever since returning from Tianhai City, Xia Linglong had often found herself in this strange emotional state, as if some silent force was plucking at her heartstrings.
Knock knock knock.
At this moment, the door to Xia Linglong’s room was knocked on, breaking her reverie.
“Sparrow, it’s me.”
It was Hu Yuzhenren.
Xia Linglong quickly gathered the Thousand-Mile Report and moved to open the door, remembering her room’s current state—covered in hand-drawn scrolls, each infused with her endless emotions and imagination.
All depicted a golden-haired boy, with occasional appearances of a black-haired girl.
A room like this would leave her family mortified if seen.
So, Xia Linglong didn’t let Hu Yuzhenren in. She stepped out and closed her door, fussily adjusting her hair, appearing endearingly bashful.
“Papa, what brings you here?”
Hu Yuzhenren chuckled; he was generally mild-mannered and respectful towards his children.
Besides, his daughter was growing up, with her own secrets and privacy. He wouldn’t forcefully intrude on her space.
“Sparrow, your mother asked me to invite Young Master Yun out for a meal, just the three of us.”
For the grand competition, the Head of the Xia family was extremely satisfied with Yun Zhonghe’s performance. He and Hu Yuzhenren agreed to personally meet with Yun Zhonghe to thank him for saving Xia Linglong in Tianhai City.
Of course, if there were a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, they might as well use the Xia family’s secret techniques to make things happen, securing the relationship!
