Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

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.

This level of talent belonged to those who, even if they spent hundreds of thousands of spirit stones, wouldn't see hope in becoming a great cultivator.

A glance at the dozen Su Family core members allowed Alkaid to make arrangements.

If Qi Refinement wasn't feasible, they could still practice martial arts.

Especially for people like Lei Yun, Pang Long, and Ai Li, who primarily served as drivers, assistants, and chefs, handling his daily trivial matters.

As for the likes of Su Yaoyu...

Alkaid's gaze fell on them.

Compared to Lin Xia, Leng Jun, and other Su Family members, their relationship was slightly closer.

"The fourth and fifth are still young. Prepare them, and they can try for the entrance exams of Dragon Majestic University, take the Divine Refining Path. I will assist you to some extent, but whether you can enter Dragon Majestic University, and whether you can advance to the Nine Cauldrons Sect in the Nine Heavens Domain in the future, depends on your own efforts."

Alkaid arranged.

"Yes."

Su Yaoshuang and Su Yaoqin responded obediently.

"Yaoyu, you have been following Lin Xia to learn how to handle group affairs these years, how well have you learned?"

Alkaid asked.

"The young miss has been very diligent and is already fully qualified to graduate."

Lin Xia said.

"Then start in the finance department of Purple Cloud Courtyard first."

Alkaid spoke, pausing briefly, "Also, supplement your knowledge on Artifact Refining and Divine Refinement."

Their talent was too poor; Qi Refinement was not an option, so they could only try Divine Refinement.

Leveraging the information on the "Divine Path" he possessed, as long as they worked hard enough, they might be able to make achievements in the Divine Refinement Path.

Of course, this privilege was only for Su Yaoyu.

He would support Su Yaoshuang and Su Yaoqin, but the extent of his support would be limited.

"For now, each of you pick a room here, and we'll dine together later."

Alkaid instructed, then turned to Xiang Guangming, "Please go invite Professor Qin here."

"Yes."

Xiang Guangming respectfully responded.

After Xiang Guangming had left, Alkaid went to his room and dialed Purple Rose's communicator.

"Chief, what brings you to contact a humble Array Master like me?"

Purple Rose teased.

Because of this Array Master's networking, connecting through her was tantamount to having a direct conversation with the high-level management of the Nine Cauldrons Sect, which recently made Alkaid use her somewhat like a messenger.

"Ahem, business has come. I remember that the sect has Holy Spirit Fluid for sale that can improve cultivation talent, right?"

"You want to buy?"

Purple Rose's eyes lit up.

She very well understood how much wealth Alkaid had accumulated.

"Correct."

Alkaid nodded.

Indeed, he had too many Spirit Stones, and without circulation, they were essentially meaningless. Now, he continued to take from the Nine Cauldrons and invest back into it.

"I would like to purchase three portions of Holy Spirit Fluid. Could you check the price for me?"

"No need to check, I can tell you. The internal price of Holy Spirit Fluid is 260,000 per portion."

Purple Rose said, adding, "A natural treasure that can enhance someone's Qi refining talent costs this much, and the price I quoted is already the internal rate."

Alkaid nodded.

He could have chosen to purchase Nine Revolutions Elixirs from the Ascendant Tower instead.

The primary ingredient of this elixir was the Holy Spirit Fluid, costing less than 200,000, and its effect was not much inferior to that of the Holy Spirit Fluid.

However...

He did not intend to let the Ascendant Tower profit from such a large sum of money.

"Alchemy does yield profit quickly. Although the main ingredient of the Nine Revolutions Elixir is Holy Spirit Fluid, once successfully refined, it yields at least three pills, and with high alchemical skill, a single batch could even produce five or six Nine Revolutions Elixirs, equivalent to an investment of less than 300,000, earning over a million..."

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.