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第二百零二章 大事需化了

After contemplating the profound aspects of the completed "Sitting Mountain Decision" for most of the day, Li Fan purchased a blank "Skill Sale Contract" from the Heavenly Dao Mirror.

The contract was similar to the one he had used before when selling the "Thousand Mechanisms and Jade Circle" to the Heavenly Dao Mirror. However, since most cultivators have confidentiality requirements regarding their techniques, the buyer could remain anonymous on this contract.

Each such contract cost 500 contribution points, which was much cheaper than the usual 1000 contribution points for a regular "Business Contract." The format was fixed, requiring only that he fill in the seller's name, the skill name, and the selling price.

Li Fan wrote down He Zhenghao, "Sitting Mountain Decision," and 55,500 contribution points with a different handwriting style. He then sent it to He Zhenghao via the Heavenly Dao Mirror.

"Friend He, we've settled on the terms. The other party is quite generous; they're offering more than expected by an additional 5,000 points. You should sign the contract quickly."

A moment later, He Zhenghao's excited voice rang out: "Thank you! I'll sign it right away!"

Shortly after, a golden light sliced through space and entered Li Fan’s body.

He Zhenghao had forgotten about the "Sitting Mountain Decision."

Li Fan then exchanged for 55 top-grade spirit stones and handed them to He Zhenghao. The transaction was complete.

Activating the "Supreme Primordial True Scripture," he converted all his cultivation techniques into this new skill. Over the next half month, he thoroughly familiarized himself with the various methods in the "Sitting Mountain Decision."

Next, Li Fan conducted some tests. In his dantian, he repeatedly transformed into different foundation establishment wonders. Each time he changed form, he practiced for a period to compare how each affected his cultivation speed.

The results disappointed him; none of the natural wonders currently under his control seemed well-suited to complement the "Sitting Mountain Decision." The speeds were roughly equal.

However, the impact was not significant. Li Fan had chosen the "Sitting Mountain Decision" because of its investment potential.

So far, only He Zhenghao benefited from Li Fan's kindness in this world.

Closing his eyes, he stopped practicing and carefully felt the growth and changes within him.

After a moment, Li Fan found his target—a small amount of cultivation energy appeared out of nowhere, though it was so minimal that it could not be detected without careful attention.

"It seems Friend He has made good progress," Li Fan said with a smile.

"In my twelfth incarnation, I practiced the 'Sitting Mountain Decision' focusing on quantity. Although my progress was rapid, it drew the attention of powerful beings who sought to kill me."

"This time around, we need a different approach. Focus on quality instead."

"Invest in the memories of various prodigies and no longer restrict them. Just freely transmit techniques and let them cultivate freely, seeking their own opportunities."

"With the prodigies' luck, they will surely surpass my previous incarnation's progress without any constraints.

"In addition, I'll use the formless killing mechanism to monitor them. Once they grasp a divine technique, I can sense it immediately. Constant observation and application of what I learn."

Li Fan’s thoughts raced as he silently pondered his strategy.

Previously, Li Fan had already tested that free transmission was equivalent to exchanging contribution points for cultivation energy—guaranteed profit.

In this incarnation, the contribution points were still relatively plentiful, sufficient to support Xiao Heng, Su Xiaomei, and others reaching the foundation establishment stage.

Li Fan mused that by the time they all reached late foundation establishment, he should be able to break through to the golden core realm.

"But I must devise a foolproof plan," Li Fan thought. "After all, free gifts tend to make people suspicious."

...

As Li Fan pondered how to maximize the benefits of his passive income, news spread on Thousand Immortal Island about Zhou Qingang's mysterious disappearance.

The Martial Arts Hall dispatched a team of golden core cultivators led by Elder Gong Sun from the Celestial Oracle Hall to investigate.

Initially, when they calculated that Zhou Qingang had been eaten by fish, it caused quite a stir. How could a foundation establishment cultivator be killed by ordinary fish?

It must have been a plot by the Five Elders!

A thorough investigation was about to begin. Hearing this news, He Zhenghao grew anxious and asked Li Fan to come to the Crystal Mirror Island for advice.

Li Fan reassured him that there was no need to worry; he should just act normally and avoid drawing attention.

He then submitted the footage recorded by the recording stone, but only kept the part where Zhou Qingang changed his appearance on a nameless island. The underwater infiltration and dialogue with the Broken Stone Face were deleted.

Li Fan explained that he had noticed Zhou Qingang's transformation and his suspicious behavior before secretly following him to record the scene. He could not recall what happened afterward due to losing track.

The authenticity of the footage was quickly confirmed, leading to an investigation by the Celestial Oracle Hall.

They asked questions like when it was recorded and why it wasn't submitted until after Zhou Qingang's disappearance.

"Recorded about twenty-three days ago. I didn’t think much of it at the time; I just felt he might be hiding something."

"I never expected him to die in such a bizarre way—eaten by fish!"

"I knew something was wrong, so I immediately submitted this footage."

With the support of his Seven-Hole Clear Heart, Li Fan appeared slightly nervous as he truthfully explained.

A Celestial Oracle Hall cultivator nodded slowly after hearing this. The investigators then exchanged information and let Li Fan go.

"Don't leave the island unnecessarily; you might be needed for further investigations," they warned before leaving.

Li Fan nodded in agreement but no second investigation came.

Several days later, the grand investigation on Thousand Immortal Island suddenly disappeared without a trace, as if it had never happened.

People speculated about what had occurred, though everyone knew something was amiss and only discussed it privately.

"Heavenly Dao Friend, what's going on? Isn't Zhou Qingang an agent? Why did he suddenly die?"

"Why has the alliance stopped investigating so suddenly?"

He Zhenghao, relieved that the crisis was over, was puzzled.

Li Fan thought for a moment and understood the situation: "I think this investigation was halted precisely because it turned out Zhou Qingang was an agent."

"Each state on Thousand Immortal Alliance is highly autonomous. Not only did an agent infiltrate the Cloudy Sea branch, but he even became the island's governor."

"It’s a major scandal."

"To avoid punishment from headquarters and protect many positions, they must downplay the incident."

"After all, Zhou Qingang is dead. Whether it was an accident or murder, it makes no difference.

"The most important thing is that he really died—everything ends with his death, as if nothing happened."

"Everyone can be happy this way."

"As for whether he stole any secrets..."

"It doesn't matter. Would the Five Elders really attack?"

He Zhenghao was initially incredulous at Li Fan's words but after deep thought, realized it might indeed be true.

Thus, he remained speechless for a long time.

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