“ dà rén tā …… zhēn shì zhè me shuō de ？” hé zhèng hào yǒu xiē chí yí 。
“大人他……真是这么说的？”何正浩有些迟疑。
"Did he really say that?" Hao Zhenghao was somewhat doubtful.
gāo yuǎn yě shì yǒu diǎn bù xìn ：“ shì rén jiē zhī ， mì shǐ dà rén tuī yǎn fǎ shù xuán miào wàn duān 。 xiǎng yào liǎn cái ， shén me fāng fǎ zuò bú dào ？ hé bì xiàng wǒ men zhè bān xíng shì ne ？ fǎn ér diū le shēn fèn a ！”
高远也是有点不信：“世人皆知，秘使大人推衍法术玄妙万端。想要敛财，什么方法做不到？何必像我们这般行事呢？反而丢了身份啊！”
High Yuan also expressed some disbelief: "Everyone knows that the Secret Envoy's Derivation Techniques are incredibly complex. If he wanted to make a profit, what method couldn't he use? Why act like us and risk losing his reputation?"
“ zhōu qīng áng ” jiàn liǎng rén fǎn yìng ， hēng le yī shēng ：“ dà rén suǒ tú ， qǐ shì nǐ men liǎng gè néng gòu zhī xiǎo de ？”
“周青昂”见两人反应，哼了一声：“大人所图，岂是你们两个能够知晓的？”
Upon seeing their reactions, Zhou Qingang snorted: "What theadult plans, how could you two possibly understand?"
“ bù guò yě bà ， wèi le ràng nǐ men liǎng xīn fú kǒu fú ， wǒ jiù zài tòu lù yì diǎn nèi mù xiāo xī 。”
“不过也罢，为了让你们两心服口服，我就再透露一点内幕消息。”
"However, for your sake, I will reveal some insider information."
tā yā dī shēng yīn ， qiǎo shēng shuō dào ：“ dà rén bù jǐn jǐn yù cè dào le tiān líng zhōu zhī zhàn jí jiāng jié shù ， tā hái kàn dào le ， zhàn zhēng guò hòu ， xiān méng wèi le xiū yǎng shēng xī 、 jǐn kuài huī fù ， hái xià dá le yī dào mìng lìng 。”
他压低声音，悄声说道：“大人不仅仅预测到了天灵州之战即将结束，他还看到了，战争过后，仙盟为了休养生息、尽快恢复，还下达了一道命令。”
He lowered his voice and whispered: "The adult not only predicted that the battle in Heavenly Spirit Province would soon end. He also foresaw what the Immortal Alliance would do after the war to recuperate and quickly recover."
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"What?" Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan perked up, leaning closer to listen.
“ shén me ？” hé zhèng hào yǔ gāo yuǎn jīng shén yī zhèn ， cè ěr líng tīng 。
“什么？”何正浩与高远精神一震，侧耳聆听。
Zhou Qingang continued slowly: "All cultivators of the Immortal Alliance can purchase techniques from the Heavenly Mirror at a discount."
zhǐ tīng “ zhōu qīng áng ” huǎn huǎn shuō dào ：“ fán xiān méng xiū shì ， jiē kě yǐ àn zhé kòu gòu mǎi tiān xuán jìng zhōng gōng fǎ 。”
只听“周青昂”缓缓说道：“凡仙盟修士，皆可以按折扣购买天玄镜中功法。”
"Although derivation involves such rare items like the Heavenly Mirror, there might be some error in the results. But according to what the Secret Envoy said, it's about 80-90% accurate."
“ suī rán tuī yǎn qiān chě dào tiān xuán jìng zhè děng qí wù ， jié guǒ huò xǔ huì yǒu diǎn wù chā 。 dàn jù mì shǐ dà rén suǒ shuō ， bā jiǔ bù lí shí yǐ 。”
“虽然推衍牵扯到天玄镜这等奇物，结果或许会有点误差。但据秘使大人所说，八九不离十矣。”
"The technique is discounted?" Both of them gasped.
“ gòu mǎi gōng fǎ dǎ zhé ？” liǎng rén wén yán ， jiē shì dào xī yī kǒu liáng qì 。
“购买功法打折？”两人闻言，皆是倒吸一口凉气。
But upon careful consideration, they realized that this was not entirely unprecedented.
dàn zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng ， què yě bìng fēi méi yǒu xiān lì 。
但仔细想想，却也并非没有先例。
The last time such a thing happened seemed to have been several hundred years ago and was only occasionally mentioned by older cultivators.
zhǐ shì shàng yī cì fā shēng zhè zhǒng shì ， sì hū hái shì zài shù bǎi nián yǐ qián ， zhǐ shì ǒu rán céng jīng tīng nián líng dà de xiū shì tí qǐ guò 。
只是上一次发生这种事，似乎还是在数百年以前，只是偶然曾经听年龄大的修士提起过。
After all, the contribution points required for cultivation techniques accounted for a large portion of a cultivator's lifetime contributions.
yào zhī dào ， gòu mǎi xiū xíng gōng fǎ suǒ xū de gòng xiàn dù ， jué duì shì zhàn jù xiū shì shēng yá zhōng gòng xiàn dù huā fèi de dà tóu 。
要知道，购买修行功法所需的贡献度，绝对是占据修士生涯中贡献度花费的大头。
For Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan, even tens of thousands of contribution points might not be worth mentioning.
dòng zhé shàng wàn 、 nǎi zhì shí jǐ wàn de gòng xiàn dù ， duì hé zhèng hào tā men lái jiǎng ， huò xǔ yǐ jīng bù zhí yī tí 。
动辄上万、乃至十几万的贡献度，对何正浩他们来讲，或许已经不值一提。
But for most cultivators, it took everything they had to accumulate such points.
dàn duì jué dà duō shù xiū shì ér yán ， nà yě shì yào qīng jiā dàng chǎn cái néng jī zǎn ér lái de 。
但对绝大多数修士而言，那也是要倾家荡产才能积攒而来的。
If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance were indeed to open up discounted techniques again, even at an 80% discount, it would save a significant amount of contribution points during that period.
rú guǒ wàn xiān méng zhēn de zài dù kāi fàng gōng fǎ dǎ zhé ， nǎ pà zhǐ yǒu bā zhé ， zài zhè qī jiān gòu mǎi de huà ， yě zú yǐ shěng xià yī dà bǐ gòng xiàn dù le 。
如果万仙盟真的再度开放功法打折，哪怕只有八折，在这期间购买的话，也足以省下一大笔贡献度了。
Imagine how crazy the cultivators would be when this news spread. They might have to borrow money just to gather enough contribution points for the purchase.
kě xiǎng ér zhī ， dào shí hòu xiū shì men jiū jìng huì hé děng fēng kuáng 。
可想而知，到时候修士们究竟会何等疯狂。
After carefully considering his options, Hao Zhenghao's eyes gleamed with excitement. He felt there was an opportunity here.
kǒng pà jiù suàn dào chù qù jiè ， yě yào chóu dào zú gòu gòu mǎi gōng fǎ de gòng xiàn dù 。
恐怕就算到处去借，也要筹到足够购买功法的贡献度。
But exactly how he should take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime chance and make a fortune, his plan was still somewhat vague.
hé zhèng hào xì xì sī liáng yī fān hòu ， bù jīn liǎng yǎn fàng guāng 。 xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn jué de shì gè jī huì 。
何正浩细细思量一番后，不禁两眼放光。心中隐隐觉得是个机会。
Scratching his head, he eagerly said: "Friend Zhou, no more teasing. Please explain in detail!"
bù guò jù tǐ gāi rú hé qù chèn zhe zhè ge qiān zǎi nán féng de shí jī dà zhuàn yī bǐ ， tā nǎo zi lǐ de jì huà yòu yǒu diǎn mó hú 。
不过具体该如何去趁着这个千载难逢的时机大赚一笔，他脑子里的计划又有点模湖。
Zhou Qingang smiled slightly: "It's simple! First, spread the word that the great battle is about to end, and everything will return to normal."
zhuā ěr náo sāi ， xīn zhōng zhí yǎng yǎng 。
抓耳挠腮，心中直痒痒。
"Once this opportunity passes, it won't come again. Those who want to use contribution points for official positions must act quickly. There won't be another chance like this!"
àn nè bú zhù ， lián shēng shuō dào ：“ zhōu dào yǒu ， jiù bié mài guān zi 。 kuài zǐ xì shuō shuō ！”
按讷不住，连声说道：“周道友，就别卖关子。快仔细说说！”
"Of course, a slight increase in price would also be reasonable?"
zhōu qīng áng wēi wēi yī xiào ：“ hěn jiǎn dān ！ shǒu xiān ， fàng chū fēng shēng ， dà zhàn jí jiāng jié shù ， yī qiè dōu jiāng huí guī zhèng guǐ 。”
周青昂微微一笑：“很简单！首先，放出风声，大战即将结束，一切都将回归正轨。”
"Secondly, announce the resumption of fundraising efforts with even greater momentum."
“ guò le zhè ge cūn ， jiù méi zhè ge diàn le 。 hái xiǎng yào yòng gòng xiàn dù móu qǔ gè yī guān bàn zhí de ， yào zhuā jǐn le 。 wǎng hòu kě zài méi yǒu zhè me hǎo de jī huì ！”
“过了这个村，就没这个店了。还想要用贡献度谋取个一官半职的，要抓紧了。往后可再没有这么好的机会！”
"For a five-year period, aim for a 200% return on investment! And there will be no upper limit on contributions!"
“ dāng rán ， jià gé shāo wēi zhǎng shàng nà me yī xiē ， yě shì fēi cháng hé lǐ de ba ？”
“当然，价格稍微涨上那么一些，也是非常合理的吧？”
Hearing this as an organizer of previous fundraising efforts, Hao Zhenghao's eyelids fluttered.
“ qí cì ， xuān bù mù zī jì huà zài dù zhǎn kāi 。 zhè yī cì ， shēng shì yào gǎo de zài dà yī diǎn 。”
“其次，宣布募资计划再度展开。这一次，声势要搞的再大一点。”
He believed that with the Secret Envoy's abilities and the foundation laid by previous fundraising results and Li Fan's position in Cunyun City, such a limitless fundraising plan would surely attract unimaginable contribution points.
“ yǐ wǔ nián wéi qī ， mù biāo shōu yì bǎi fēn zhī liǎng bǎi ！ bìng qiě mù jí gòng xiàn dù ， shàng bù fēng dǐng ！”
“以五年为期，目标收益百分之两百！并且募集贡献度，上不封顶！”
Especially those cultivators who had repeatedly tried to join Li Fan's wealth-generating plans but were always thwarted for various reasons.
zuò wéi yì zhí yǐ lái ， mù zī jì huà de jīng bàn rén ， hé zhèng hào wén yán hòu ， yǎn pí zhí tiào 。
作为一直以来，募资计划的经办人，何正浩闻言后，眼皮直跳。
Upon hearing this news, they would undoubtedly rush to contribute their points as soon as possible.
wǔ nián bǎi fēn zhī liǎng bǎi de shōu yì ， tā shì xiāng xìn ， mì shǐ dà rén jué duì néng gòu zuò dào zhè diǎn de 。 bìng qiě kě yǐ xiǎng xiàng ， yǒu qián jǐ cì de mù zī jié guǒ 、 yǐ jí lǐ fán cóng yún chéng mì zì shǐ de zhí wù shēn fèn zuò wéi jī chǔ ， zhè cì shàng bù fēng dǐng de mù zī jì huà ， jué duì néng xī lái nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng de gòng xiàn dù 。
五年百分之两百的收益，他是相信，秘使大人绝对能够做到这点的。并且可以想象，有前几次的募资结果、以及李凡丛云城秘字使的职务身份作为基础，这次上不封顶的募资计划，绝对能吸来难以想象的贡献度。
After all, five years was not long. With a short seclusion period, one could triple their assets in no time.
yóu qí shì nà xiē jǐ cì sān fān xiǎng yào cān yù jìn lǐ fán de fā cái jì huà ， què shǐ zhōng yīn wèi gè zhǒng yuán yīn ér bù dé qí yuàn de xiū shì men 。
尤其是那些几次三番想要参与进李凡的发财计划，却始终因为各种原因而不得其愿的修士们。
Such an opportunity was hard to come by!
zài tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xī hòu ， kěn dìng huì dì yī shí jiān 、 pò bù jí dài de bǎ gòng xiàn dù guāi guāi sòng shàng 。
在听到这个消息后，肯定会第一时间、迫不及待的把贡献度乖乖送上。
And since Li Fan was the highest administrative official in Cunyun Sea, there was no need to worry about him running away.
bì jìng wǔ nián shí jiān ér yǐ ， shuō zhǎng yě zhǎng 、 shuō duǎn yě duǎn 。
毕竟五年时间而已，说长也长、说短也短。
"However, with this plan..." High Yuan also noticed the cruelty of the scheme and a flicker of movement passed through his eyes.
bì bì guān ， hěn kuài jiù guò qù le 。 chū guān zhī hòu ， shēn jiā shùn jiān jiù biàn wèi yuán lái de sān bèi 。
闭闭关，很快就过去了。出关之后，身家瞬间就变为原来的三倍。
"Indeed, both methods aim to quickly empty cultivators' pockets."
zhè zhǒng hǎo shì ， dǎ zhe dēng lóng yě nán zhǎo wa ！
这种好事，打着灯笼也难找哇！
Zhou Qingang said with some satisfaction: "When they send all their hard-earned assets to us, we will suddenly announce the discount on techniques."
ér qiě lǐ fán hái shì cóng yún hǎi dì qū zuì gāo xíng zhèng fù zé rén ， yě bù pà tā pǎo le ！
而且李凡还是丛云海地区最高行政负责人，也不怕他跑了！
"While knowing this is an unmissable opportunity, there won't be any extra contribution points left."
“ kě zhè yàng yī lái ……” gāo yuǎn yě shì chá jué dào le zhè ge jì huà de hěn dú zhī chù ， mù guāng zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jì dòng 。
“可这样一来……”高远也是察觉到了这个计划的狠毒之处，目光中闪过一丝季动。
"What? Wanting to retract your contributions and reclaim them? It's possible, but you'll have to pay a penalty fee?"
“ bù cuò ， liǎng zhǒng shǒu duàn ， dōu shì wèi le zài duǎn shí jiān nèi tāo kōng xiū shì men de kǒu dài 。”
“不错，两种手段，都是为了在短时间内掏空修士们的口袋。”
"Even if you're penniless, it doesn't matter. You can just owe us for now. Just put up some treasure or artifact as collateral!"
zhōu qīng áng pǒ yǒu xiē yáng yáng zì dé dì shuō dào ：“ děng tā men bǎ zhè xiē nián hǎo bù róng yì jī zǎn xià lái de shēn jiā ， quán dōu sòng dào wǒ men zhè lái de shí hòu 。 què tū rán tīng wén ， xiān méng xuān bù le gōng fǎ zhé kòu jì huà 。”
周青昂颇有些洋洋自得地说道：“等他们把这些年好不容易积攒下来的身家，全都送到我们这来的时候。却突然听闻，仙盟宣布了功法折扣计划。”
"If unwilling to redeem, wanting to purchase techniques at the discount, we can lend you some! Everything is negotiable! The interest rate won't be high, capped at 20% per year—what a fair deal!"
“ suī rán zhī dào zhè shì gè bù róng cuò guò de jī huì ， dàn shēn shàng yǐ jīng què shí zài ná bù chū duō yú de gòng xiàn dù lái le 。”
“虽然知道这是个不容错过的机会，但身上已经确实再拿不出多余的贡献度来了。”
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“ shén me ？ xiǎng yào fǎn huǐ ， jiāng gòng xiàn dù qǔ huí ？ kě yǐ shì kě yǐ ， wéi yuē jīn zǒng yào gěi de ba ？”
“什么？想要反悔，将贡献度取回？可以是可以，违约金总要给的吧？”
Zhou Qingang sneered and continued his long explanation.
“ shí zài shēn wú fēn wén le yě méi guān xì ， kě yǐ xiān qiàn zhe ma ， zhǐ yào fǎ qì a 、 huò zhě shén me tiān cái dì bǎo zhī lèi de dōng xī zuò wéi dǐ yā jiù xíng 。”
“实在身无分文了也没关系，可以先欠着嘛，只要法器啊、或者什么天才地宝之类的东西作为抵押就行。”
Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan were drenched in cold sweat as they listened.
“ rú guǒ bù yuàn yì shú huí ， hái yào xiǎng chèn zhe zhé kòu gòu mǎi gōng fǎ ， wǒ men yě kě yǐ jiè nǐ diǎn ma ！ wàn shì hǎo shāng liáng ！ lì xī yě bú yào duō ， kòng zhì zài yī nián bǎi fēn zhī èr shí ， duō me liáng xīn ！”
“如果不愿意赎回，还要想趁着折扣购买功法，我们也可以借你点嘛！万事好商量！利息也不要多，控制在一年百分之二十，多么良心！”
When he finally finished his lengthy speech, High Yuan couldn't help but ask: "The Secret Envoy's plan is truly ingenious. But I have one question that I need clarification on, please, Friend Zhou."
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Zhou Qingang tilted his head at him and remained silent for a moment.
zhōu qīng áng yīn xiào zhe ， tāo tāo bù jué dào 。
周青昂阴笑着，滔滔不绝道。
Seeing that High Yuan was somewhat uneasy, he said with a chuckle: "We've been colleagues for years. Brother High, just say what's on your mind!"
zhí bǎ hé zhèng hào yǔ gāo yuǎn èr rén ， tīng dé lěng hàn zhí liú 。
直把何正浩与高远二人，听得冷汗直流。
"From my observation of the Secret Envoy's personality, he isn't someone who values wealth highly. Why is he suddenly acting differently and making such grand moves?"
děng tā zhōng yú cháng piān dà lùn ， jiāng jì huà quán pán shuō le yī biàn 。
等他终于长篇大论，将计划全盘说了一遍。
Hao Zhenghao echoed: "Is it possible that there are deeper plans behind this? I also believe that the Secret Envoy wouldn't go to such lengths for mere contribution points."
gāo yuǎn zhōng yú rěn bú zhù wèn dào ：“ mì shǐ dà rén de jì huà ， dàng zhēn shì jué miào ， bù guò wǒ yǒu yī shì bù jiě ， hái qǐng zhōu dào yǒu wèi wǒ jiě huò 。”
高远终于忍不住问道：“秘使大人的计划，当真是绝妙，不过我有一事不解，还请周道友为我解惑。”
Zhou Qingang pondered for a long time without answering.
zhōu qīng áng wāi zhe tóu kàn zhe tā ， chén mò le piàn kè 。
周青昂歪着头看着他，沉默了片刻。
Seeing his hesitation, Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan knew they were right. Their hearts lifted with anticipation.
zhí dào jiàn gāo yuǎn yǒu diǎn xīn zhōng fā xū ， tā zhè cái shuō dào ：“ hē hē ， wǒ men yě suàn shì duō nián tóng liáo le 。 gāo xiōng yǒu huà zhí shuō biàn shì ！”
直到见高远有点心中发虚，他这才说道：“呵呵，我们也算是多年同僚了。高兄有话直说便是！”
After a while, Zhou Qingang finally made up his mind and transmitted his thoughts: "The Secret Envoy didn't explicitly tell me this; it's my own guess."
“ yǐ wǒ guān mì shǐ dà rén xìng qíng ， tā bú shì nà zhǒng tè bié zhòng shì cái wù zhī rén 。 wèi hé zhè cì hū de yī fǎn cháng tài ， dà dòng zuò lián lián ？”
“以我观秘使大人性情，他不是那种特别重视财物之人。为何这次忽的一反常态，大动作连连？”
"Consider it as a joke for the two of you. Don't take it seriously!"
cǐ shí hé zhèng hào yě fù hè dào ：“ shì bú shì ， dà rén hái yǒu gēng shēn de móu huà zài zhè lǐ miàn ？ wǒ yě rèn wéi ， dà rén bú huì wèi le qū qū gòng xiàn dù ， ér zhè me láo shī dòng zhòng de 。”
此时何正浩也附和道：“是不是，大人还有更深的谋划在这里面？我也认为，大人不会为了区区贡献度，而这么劳师动众的。”
Both nodded in agreement, indicating they understood.
zhōu qīng áng chén yín xǔ jiǔ ， dōu méi yǒu dá huà 。
周青昂沉吟许久，都没有答话。
"It is very likely that Hong Xi and Purple Cloud, the two Immortal Kings, will return to Cunyun Sea."
sì hū zài sī kǎo zhe shén me 。
似乎在思考着什么。
Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan's bodies trembled as they suddenly understood.
hé zhèng hào yǔ gāo yuǎn jiàn zhuàng ， dùn shí zhī dào zì jǐ cāi duì le 。 yī kē xīn tí qǐ ， biàn dé yǒu xiē qī dài qǐ lái 。
何正浩与高远见状，顿时知道自己猜对了。一颗心提起，变得有些期待起来。
"Moreover, those core cultivators who were previously assigned to the Heavenly Dao Hall and Strategy Array Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals Island are likely to return soon."
guò le yī huì ， zhōu qīng áng zhōng jiū zuò le jué dìng ， zhí jiē yǐ shén shí chuán yīn dào ：“ mì shǐ dà rén méi yǒu duì wǒ míng shuō ， zhè yě shì wǒ zì jǐ de cāi cè 。”
过了一会，周青昂终究做了决定，直接以神识传音道：“秘使大人没有对我明说，这也是我自己的猜测。”
"The Secret Envoy was sent in with shallow roots. He is only a Golden Core cultivator. In front of that group of veteran core cultivators, he might not fare well."
“ quán dāng bó liǎng wèi dào yǒu yī xiào ， qiè bù kě dàng zhēn ！”
“权当博两位道友一笑，切不可当真！”
"So the Secret Envoy wants to use this method to build his reputation. If our speculation is correct and they do return, the Secret Envoy may announce the cancellation of debts for cultivators and win their hearts."
liǎng rén lián lián diǎn tóu ， biǎo shì zì jǐ zhī dào 。
两人连连点头，表示自己知道。
"If we are wrong, the Secret Envoy will still make a profit with no loss."
"Did he really say that?" Hao Zhenghao was somewhat doubtful.
High Yuan also expressed some disbelief: "Everyone knows that the Secret Envoy's Derivation Techniques are incredibly complex. If he wanted to make a profit, what method couldn't he use? Why act like us and risk losing his reputation?"
Upon seeing their reactions, Zhou Qingang snorted: "What theadult plans, how could you two possibly understand?"
"However, for your sake, I will reveal some insider information."
He lowered his voice and whispered: "The adult not only predicted that the battle in Heavenly Spirit Province would soon end. He also foresaw what the Immortal Alliance would do after the war to recuperate and quickly recover."
"What?" Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan perked up, leaning closer to listen.
Zhou Qingang continued slowly: "All cultivators of the Immortal Alliance can purchase techniques from the Heavenly Mirror at a discount."
"Although derivation involves such rare items like the Heavenly Mirror, there might be some error in the results. But according to what the Secret Envoy said, it's about 80-90% accurate."
"The technique is discounted?" Both of them gasped.
But upon careful consideration, they realized that this was not entirely unprecedented.
The last time such a thing happened seemed to have been several hundred years ago and was only occasionally mentioned by older cultivators.
After all, the contribution points required for cultivation techniques accounted for a large portion of a cultivator's lifetime contributions.
For Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan, even tens of thousands of contribution points might not be worth mentioning.
But for most cultivators, it took everything they had to accumulate such points.
If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance were indeed to open up discounted techniques again, even at an 80% discount, it would save a significant amount of contribution points during that period.
Imagine how crazy the cultivators would be when this news spread. They might have to borrow money just to gather enough contribution points for the purchase.
After carefully considering his options, Hao Zhenghao's eyes gleamed with excitement. He felt there was an opportunity here.
But exactly how he should take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime chance and make a fortune, his plan was still somewhat vague.
Scratching his head, he eagerly said: "Friend Zhou, no more teasing. Please explain in detail!"
Zhou Qingang smiled slightly: "It's simple! First, spread the word that the great battle is about to end, and everything will return to normal."
"Once this opportunity passes, it won't come again. Those who want to use contribution points for official positions must act quickly. There won't be another chance like this!"
"Of course, a slight increase in price would also be reasonable?"
"Secondly, announce the resumption of fundraising efforts with even greater momentum."
"For a five-year period, aim for a 200% return on investment! And there will be no upper limit on contributions!"
Hearing this as an organizer of previous fundraising efforts, Hao Zhenghao's eyelids fluttered.
He believed that with the Secret Envoy's abilities and the foundation laid by previous fundraising results and Li Fan's position in Cunyun City, such a limitless fundraising plan would surely attract unimaginable contribution points.
Especially those cultivators who had repeatedly tried to join Li Fan's wealth-generating plans but were always thwarted for various reasons.
Upon hearing this news, they would undoubtedly rush to contribute their points as soon as possible.
After all, five years was not long. With a short seclusion period, one could triple their assets in no time.
Such an opportunity was hard to come by!
And since Li Fan was the highest administrative official in Cunyun Sea, there was no need to worry about him running away.
"However, with this plan..." High Yuan also noticed the cruelty of the scheme and a flicker of movement passed through his eyes.
"Indeed, both methods aim to quickly empty cultivators' pockets."
Zhou Qingang said with some satisfaction: "When they send all their hard-earned assets to us, we will suddenly announce the discount on techniques."
"While knowing this is an unmissable opportunity, there won't be any extra contribution points left."
"What? Wanting to retract your contributions and reclaim them? It's possible, but you'll have to pay a penalty fee?"
"Even if you're penniless, it doesn't matter. You can just owe us for now. Just put up some treasure or artifact as collateral!"
"If unwilling to redeem, wanting to purchase techniques at the discount, we can lend you some! Everything is negotiable! The interest rate won't be high, capped at 20% per year—what a fair deal!"
...
Zhou Qingang sneered and continued his long explanation.
Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan were drenched in cold sweat as they listened.
When he finally finished his lengthy speech, High Yuan couldn't help but ask: "The Secret Envoy's plan is truly ingenious. But I have one question that I need clarification on, please, Friend Zhou."
Zhou Qingang tilted his head at him and remained silent for a moment.
Seeing that High Yuan was somewhat uneasy, he said with a chuckle: "We've been colleagues for years. Brother High, just say what's on your mind!"
"From my observation of the Secret Envoy's personality, he isn't someone who values wealth highly. Why is he suddenly acting differently and making such grand moves?"
Hao Zhenghao echoed: "Is it possible that there are deeper plans behind this? I also believe that the Secret Envoy wouldn't go to such lengths for mere contribution points."
Zhou Qingang pondered for a long time without answering.
Seeing his hesitation, Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan knew they were right. Their hearts lifted with anticipation.
After a while, Zhou Qingang finally made up his mind and transmitted his thoughts: "The Secret Envoy didn't explicitly tell me this; it's my own guess."
"Consider it as a joke for the two of you. Don't take it seriously!"
Both nodded in agreement, indicating they understood.
"It is very likely that Hong Xi and Purple Cloud, the two Immortal Kings, will return to Cunyun Sea."
Hao Zhenghao and High Yuan's bodies trembled as they suddenly understood.
"Moreover, those core cultivators who were previously assigned to the Heavenly Dao Hall and Strategy Array Hall of Ten Thousand Immortals Island are likely to return soon."
"The Secret Envoy was sent in with shallow roots. He is only a Golden Core cultivator. In front of that group of veteran core cultivators, he might not fare well."
"So the Secret Envoy wants to use this method to build his reputation. If our speculation is correct and they do return, the Secret Envoy may announce the cancellation of debts for cultivators and win their hearts."
"If we are wrong, the Secret Envoy will still make a profit with no loss."