bookpower Chapter 161 Arrival
Chapter 161 Arrival
As time passed, Purple Cloud Courtyard began to fully devote itself to producing flying swords.
Alkaid once again lived a life where wealth poured in daily.
Moreover, as the staff were expanded once more, Alkaid minimized his workload to only guiding smooth production and intervening personally only when unique formation patterns needed to be inscribed.
The rest, including all the trivial matters, both big and small, he delegated to Master Yun Lai.
Through this period of interaction, this Master, who was the first to join Purple Cloud Courtyard, had gained his trust.
It was during this bustling time at Purple Cloud Courtyard that Kong Xuan returned from the Alkaid Realm.
...
In the courtyard where the chief resided.
Alkaid watched as over a hundred people were greeted and arranged by Xiang Guangming, but the core group of a dozen people were left behind.
His courtyard was large enough to accommodate over a hundred people with no issues.
"So... the Family Head didn't come?"
Alkaid asked Lin Xia.
"The chairman said he's grown old and doesn't want to suffer the hardship of leaving his homeland to struggle abroad. Just safeguarding that little piece of Alkaid Realm is enough; he leaves all the matters here for you to handle entirely."
Lin Xia responded respectfully, "Also, on his way here, the chairman gathered all the Su Family people and declared publicly that from today onward, you are the new Family Head of the Su Family."
Family Head.
Alkaid was indifferent to this title.
He would rather have Su Chiming here to help him handle various trivial matters.
But...
Since he mentioned he was old and couldn't bear to leave his native place, Alkaid didn't feel right to insist.
"Next time I return, I'll bring a bottle of Lifespan Extension Pill with me."
Alkaid instructed Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan was shocked, then hastened to affirm.
Lin Xia's look towards Alkaid was also filled with astonishment.
Lifespan Extension Pill!
That was a treasure-level existence!
Worth tens of thousands of spirit stones.
In the months since Kong Xuan had returned, he had briefed them about the common knowledge of the Cangwu Great World, so naturally, they understood what tens of thousands of spirit stones meant.
That was a colossal amount of money that even great cultivators couldn't save in decades without spending on anything else.
To spend such a significant sum on one person could elevate him to the threshold of becoming a great cultivator; and now...
"Thank you, Family Head."
Lin Xia bowed as she spoke.
Alkaid didn't say anything but sized up Lin Xia.
She was already over thirty, but whether it was her spiritual state or her complexion, she seemed like a woman in her twenties.
The reason...
"You've truly reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Refinement."
He glanced through the documents Kong Xuan had brought.
Using the Spirit Testing Instrument, Kong Xuan had evaluated the talents of the Su Family and those closely associated with them.
The results showed that the person with the best aptitude wasn't Yue Xingzhou, who had become a master, nor were it those like Leng Jun, Su Yaoxue, Su Hua, Lv Tianhe, and others who showed decent martial arts talent; it was Lin Xia.
Her aptitude score reached 79 points!
That's a top medium grade Spirit Root.
In comparison, the best of her series, Leng Jun, only scored a 58, which didn't even qualify as an inferior grade mixed Spirit Root. In academia across the lands specializing in Qi Refinement, he would be advised to withdraw.
Following that were those like Su Yaoxue who showed promise in martial arts talent with a score of 55, and then Su Yaoyu, Su Yaoshuang, Su Yaoqin...
None of their aptitude scores reached 40.
In other words, on the path of Qi Refinement, these individuals could essentially give up.
Of course, if they really couldn't accept it and tried extremely hard, there might be hope to reach the second or third level of Qi Refinement by their sixtieth year.
Alkaid thought to himself.
However, given the price of the Nine Revolutions Elixir, it clearly belonged to the category of treasured pills.
This type of treasured pill, no one in the Nine Cauldrons Sect could refine.
Therefore, even though the Nine Cauldrons Sect had reserves of Holy Spirit Fluid, they could only watch helplessly as the Ascendant Tower made the profits.
Pondering this, his response was quite straightforward, "Bought."
"Big spender,"
Purple Rose genuinely admired, "I am going to contact the Logistics Hall now, and someone will coordinate with you shortly."
"I'll wait for your news."
Alkaid responded.
Shortly after ending the call with Purple Rose, Qin Yadong was also brought over by Xiang Guangming.
Upon learning that Alkaid wanted to arrange for two people to be enrolled, he agreed without hesitation.
"I'll handle this matter, the Divine Refinement specialty, right? I'll make sure to arrange everything properly for Chief Alkaid," Qin Yadong solemnly said.
Given the present prestigious status of Purple Cloud Courtyard in Dragon Majestic City, as the Chief, Alkaid's decision to entrust them was a sign of his regard for them.
"Thank you, but I have a request."
Alkaid said, "Just treat them as ordinary students. As long as they don't face any unfair treatment, there's no need to give them any special privileges."
Qin Yadong was slightly taken aback.
Upon reflection, he had come to understand his intention from their interactions over time.
Chief Alkaid was quite a rational person.
Clearly, if these two genuinely possessed talent in Divine Refinement, he would offer assistance, but if they were completely hopeless...
Allowing them to live as ordinary people without any worries might not be a bad thing.
"Understood!"
Qin Yadong nodded, "I will arrange for them as ordinary students."
Continuing, he immediately added, "Since they are new here and might not keep up with the education right away, my daughter Qin Ya is also enrolled there and is just two years older than them; may I have her help them adapt to the school environment?"
"You can make arrangements, just don't treat them specially."
Alkaid instructed.
Qin Yadong had a clear understanding.
After a bit more small talk, he soon left.
Shortly afterward, someone from the Logistics Hall contacted him.
The name of Purple Cloud 12 improved model was becoming well-known throughout the Nine Cauldrons, and many had heard of his title of Chief.
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As such a big spender came to make a purchase, the Logistics Hall was very enthusiastic, promoting a range of good-quality cultivation supplies.
Eventually, Alkaid not only bought the three portions of Holy Spirit Fluid but also purchased various cultivation materials worth over 300,000.
The grade of these cultivation materials was lower, so their quality was not much different from places like Ascendant Tower; it was just that they lacked the brand effect of such powers.
Half a month later, the Holy Spirit Fluid was delivered.
Having prepared well during the half-month, Lin Xia, Leng Jun, and Su Yaoxue did not hesitate and under Purple Rose's 'wastefully extravagant' gaze, consumed the expensive treasure worth 260,000 each.
After several days, Lin Xia, whose talents were remodeled by the Holy Spirit Fluid, stepped into the realm of Superior Grade Spirit Roots with a talent score of 83, while Leng Jun and Su Yaoxue both reached the levels of 71 and 70, respectively, both advancing into the category of Medium Grade Spirit Roots.
From these changes in data, it was evident that the Holy Spirit Fluid had a better effect on those with poorer aptitude.
With their aptitude improved, Alkaid specifically hired a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator to teach the three in cultivation.
Everything was back on track.
Furthermore, as batch after batch of Flying Swords were delivered from the Golden Temple and continually proved their worth in private armed conflicts against enemy elders, the fame of Purple Cloud 12 improved model gradually echoed throughout the Black Flame Continent.
This propaganda attracted many interested factions to rush to the Nine Cauldrons Sect, seeking purchases.
Everything was moving in a positive direction.
...
Watching the Purple Cloud 12 improved model Flying Swords dominate the market of Superior Grade Spirit Swords, someone became displeased.
Unbeknownst to the Nine Cauldrons Sect, after multiple invitations by Xuanming Sect, a patrol fleet from Limitless Star Palace departed from the former territory of the Northern Alliance and headed straight for the East Sea Archipelago.