Chapter 2264: Chapter 2266: Group Deduction Gathering
Yi Jue heard Feng Jun’s words and suddenly woke up with a fright, almost breaking into a cold sweat, "Indeed, I had a sense of crisis before."
However, at this moment, neither Yuangang Clan nor Xuanhuang Clan were willing to listen to their words. They even suspected the two were trying to intimidate them to grab a share of the war profits - it was the Insect World, even if it wasn’t as lucrative as the Void, the benefits wouldn’t be lacking.
"Alright, we’ll still rely on the two of you for help when the time comes," said a True Immortal from Yuangang Clan, not minding giving them a portion, but as for others... that’s not possible, "The means to traverse to the other side still require the two master strategists to review."
Yi Jue was actually a bit impatient, "If you don’t listen to advice, then just play by yourselves, no need to ask us for help."
She instinctively felt that the world on the other side was risky, and Feng Jun said so as well, she chose to believe him.
"How about this," True Immortal Chen Xi spoke up, "We plan to forcibly explore the world on the other side. If the value is indeed significant, it would be normal to gather Seven Clans Eighteen Sects for exploration. During this period, we ask the two of you to assist in strategizing, with additional fees for your efforts. How about it?"
Yi Jue was not really skilled in this area, so she inevitably glanced at Feng Jun.
Feng Jun raised his hand to touch his forehead, intuitively feeling that the world on the other side would be difficult to deal with, preferring to trust Yi Jue—if she felt strongly uneasy, then it was necessary for him to avoid the risk.
However, even though he always advocated wise self-preservation, once involved in certain matters, freedom is difficult.
Anyway, he was on Xuanhuang Clan’s territory now, leaving forcefully wasn’t impossible, but ultimately... wasn’t the money already received?
So he nodded weakly, "The breakthrough plan is not under my jurisdiction, it’s beyond my responsibility. The most I can do is strategize for you, whether the plan is suitable... but my strategizing range is limited, still need to rely on Immortal Yi Jue."
Being slightly short-handed seems to have its advantages, allowing some tasks to be rejected openly.
Mentioning Yi Jue, despite her being able to strategize remotely, he felt that in itself could also be considered a protective measure for her.
Although she shines brightly, the Tianqin Plane still has Emergence Stage cultivators, and Xuanhuang Clan and Yuangang Clan had already deployed two True Sages for this matter, even if another Divine Spirit stage emerges, it wouldn’t be surprising.
Of course, perhaps she feels she doesn’t need protection, but Feng Jun believes it necessary to consider this for her.
True Immortal Chen Xi naturally hopes for such, nodding with a smile, "Then moving forward, we ask Mountain Master Feng to assist the Seven Clans Eighteen Sects in strategizing for Infant Condensation... after you strategize for a while, we’ll probably have a plan too."
These words indeed made sense; Feng Jun came here, firstly to assist in strategizing celestial phenomena, and secondly to help some Golden Core Peak cultivators strategize for Infant Condensation, while Xuanhuang Clan served as the central mediator.
He took approximately a month to complete celestial phenomena strategizing, attracting quite a number of people—not a lot, but around twenty—which if all could successfully Condense Infants, would form a considerable force in Tianqin.
At least enough to establish a Three Hundred Secret Realm Family.
Those who came generally had two characteristics: firstly, they were... relatively old, which is easy to understand, young people have other options, not reaching the point of using any means necessary.
The second trait is that they are well-off... mostly well-off, though there are some less affluent ones seeking fortune, but let’s not elaborate on that.
Undoubtedly, these individuals were well-informed, even those who are rather reclusive have at least informed relatives and friends.
Feng Jun didn’t expect so many cultivators to arrive at the Yellow Sky Plate in just a month.
Over twenty cultivators seeking Infant Condensation placed a heavy burden on him; encountering one or two with similar needs in the past allowed him to communicate confidently, but the sheer number now made it impossible.
He has extremely strong protection, stronger than ever, yet the opposite party collectively well-off, informed, mostly elderly, ready to risk everything for a chance, how could he act tough?
Ever diligent and cautious, he never turned reckless like a "killer doctor," daring to confront heaven, earth, and the air without concerns.
He set a relatively low fee standard, divided into three tiers: one hundred medium Spirit Stones, two hundred medium Spirit Stones, and five hundred medium Spirit Stones.
Relative to Feng Jun’s current income, this amount of Spirit Stones is insignificant—the Void entrance ticket costs five hundred high Spirit Stones, isn’t it appealing?
But earlier in his career... no, when at White Pebble Beach, he wasn’t quite so lowly anymore, back then he charged scarcely three to five thousand Spirit Stones for strategizing, occasionally helping with Infant Condensation strategizing cost a maximum of ten thousand Spirit Stones.
If he suddenly raised his fee rates too high, once others knew how he charged at White Pebble Beach, it would impact his image.
Though merely an image, not quite a persona, it still touches upon moral standards.
Moral standards may seem unimportant but actually bear significant importance in Tianqin Plane; the consequences may not be immediately evident, but their impact is far-reaching.
Therefore, he only adjusted the fees suitably, as for the difference between ordinary Spirit Stones and medium Spirit Stones—isn’t there an official market rate?
Anyone who tries to make an issue out of this will find it futile.
The third tier costs a hundred middle Spirit Stones, which is merely a basic deduction of roughly general situations with some related suggestions.
However, don’t underestimate this "merely," as throughout the Tianqin Plane, cultivators who dare to help with deducing Golden Core are few and far between, not surpassing triple digits.
Helping someone deduce failure at forming the Condensed Core means facing a high-rank cultivator, but deducing failure at Golden Core faces a high stage Golden Core!
This doesn’t even account for the other backgrounds of those being deduced; it’s purely speaking on a case-by-case basis.
For the second tier at two hundred middle Spirit Stones, Feng Jun would provide some personalized service projects—pointing out areas where the other party lacks and offering long-term suggestions to ensure they can choose to find corresponding treasures for deductions.
This is akin to customized services in the Earth Realm; is two hundred middle Spirit Stones expensive? It’s really not.
The third tier at five hundred middle Spirit Stones is an upgraded version of customized services; Feng Jun himself would promise that if he has spare time and the other party can ensure safety, there’s a "certain probability" he would guide the Golden Core formation in person.
An Initial Golden Core stage guiding Golden Core formation? It does sound a bit funny, but this is what Feng Jun promised, and he gives no explanation—believe it if you want! Confident people are just so bold.
What’s more interesting is that the majority of people striving for Golden Core opted for the second or even first tier.
There are nine people who applied for the first tier, with the attitude of "money is no issue," but that’s not the truth.
Some are just trying to save face, aiming for the best opportunity—after all, it’s just one shot.
What they care about most is: Does Feng Jun really have a probability of guiding in person?
Actually, upon thinking, it’s clearly impossible—don’t just see Mountain Master Feng as an Initial Golden Core stage; his popularity is soaring this way, with so many affairs daily, how could he possibly wait for just one Golden Core Peak to guide during the Golden Core formation?
Nevertheless, this doesn’t affect everyone’s choices; spending an extra three hundred middle Spirit Stones for a "probability of attendance," is it really a loss?
It implies people are mentally prepared, "I know you might not show up, but I’ll spend a bit more in case."
When facing these wealthy, capricious folks, nobody can argue even if Feng Jun explains the improbability of his attendance.
Since tiers are divided, deductions follow precedence, with the first tier prioritized.
This is inevitable, like Earth Realm’s airports, where boarding starts with first-class, then business class, and economy last; nobody disputes this—the wealthy are respected.
No one is surprised by this decision; the third and second tiers have no one questioning it, nor saying "so what, having money?" Despite being at Golden Core Peak, people know money means power.
Thus upgrading the tier and raising the level by paying is virtually nonexistent; being hundreds of years old, decisions are already considered.
Anyway, Feng Jun’s deduction efficiency is high, deducing one per day, completing the deductions for over twenty people in less than a month.
Wu Fan, the peak Golden Core of Yuangang Sect, is already six hundred and thirty years old; ten years ago he recovered from an old injury and spent eight years returning to peak condition, but now he has lost direction as he doesn’t know how to form the Golden Core.
Yuangang Sect has abundant records on Golden Core formation; he is not lacking information, but regarding how he personally should form the Core, no one can provide him answers.
Previously, he was famous within Yuangang Sect, even more so than Moran in Taixu—the key is his battle prowess, whereas Moran is over a hundred years younger and not famous for combat strength, but rather as the steward of Yiyao East City.
Wu Fan gained considerable wealth through battles, and to this day he has some spare funds; hearing opportunities for Golden Core formation, he came to try his luck.
However, he wouldn’t opt for the highest five hundred middle Spirit Stones tier—he may be wealthy, but not wasteful.
He dismisses the lowest tier of a hundred middle Spirit Stones, which is ordinary deduction with no pain or itch, right or wrong with no explanation.
He feels the second tier suits him well, two hundred middle Spirit Stones for a deduction along with some personalized suggestions, is quite nice.
Spending an additional three hundred middle Spirit Stones, what for? Just for "Mountain Master Feng might guide the Golden Core in person"—but could such a situation really occur?
Wu Fan believes spending an extra three hundred middle Spirit Stones to gamble on a slim possibility holds no real significance—in essence, he’s somewhat poor; if he truly wasn’t short of Spirit Stones, spending more for a chance wouldn’t matter.
Anyway, he doesn’t consider himself poor; opting for top-tier isn’t necessary, while the lowest tier doesn’t save face—the key is the second tier suits best, with its personalized suggestions.
(Update to, end of the month, last three hours, requesting double monthly ticket, routine extra updates at midnight, doubled period during Eleven, reserve guaranteed monthly ticket.)
