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## Chapter 55: Money is Always Regretted When It's Needed Most
2023-04-04 By Fu Hejun
"Hmm, the foundation is laid."
Ye Cheng surveyed the vast plain he had flattened below and began to ponder another issue. "Next, I need to consider the manpower and resources required to build a city."
Undoubtedly, to build a city as he envisioned, the resources and manpower required would be immense! Even with Ye Cheng's immense strength, he was ultimately just one person. He had no faction to back him. If you wanted him to cause destruction, he was an expert, capable of destroying several cities in minutes. But as for construction... that was entirely beyond his capabilities.
It wasn't a matter of money. To be honest, he had too many ways to acquire wealth. The simplest method would be to take any Soul Bone to auction. It would undoubtedly fetch an astronomical price, more than enough to build a city! The key was how to use that money to hire laborers and people knowledgeable in construction, as well as handle city planning and various other aspects... In short, building an ideal city required professionals.
Most of these professionals served the royal family or other noble sects and major forces. They couldn't simply be hired with money. It was too troublesome.
"What if I fabricated a future video in which I rebuilt 'White Cloud City'? Then, using the connection between this city and my persona, manifest it?" He had a sudden thought, but quickly discarded the idea.
Because a city that appeared out of nowhere would be impossible to explain. Moreover, doing such things too often would inevitably leave traces and flaws. People would definitely notice something was amiss. No one was a fool. Ye Cheng never dared to underestimate the wisdom of the people in this world. Nor did he consider himself superior. Therefore, it was best to avoid fabricating things out of thin air.
"Could it be that I have to ask the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for help?" He first thought of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, renowned as the wealthiest sect, but quickly shook his head, rejecting this plan.
Although, given the current situation, if he were to ask the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for help, his 'cheap' father would undoubtedly be overjoyed. He might even mobilize the entire sect's resources, sparing no expense to help him rebuild White Cloud City, all just to mend their relationship and increase his favorability. But how could Ye Cheng be such an unprincipled person?
Since he had no intention of returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would absolutely not accept even the slightest favor from that sect. Otherwise, he would feel he was letting down his mother, who never received aid until her dying breath.
As for why he acknowledged Ning Rongrong as his younger sister previously, it was mainly because he had liked the character so much when reading novels in his previous life. Thus, he didn't mind having such a cute and obedient younger sister. However, Ning Rongrong was Ning Rongrong, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. In his eyes, the two were separate. Acknowledging Ning Rongrong as his younger sister did not mean he would return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. These were entirely different matters.
Therefore, seeking help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources to build his "home" was absolutely out of the question. Ye Cheng emotionally could not accept it! As such, he could only choose other options.
He recalled that when Tang San established the Tang Sect in the original work, among the four great clans, the Defense Clan seemed to specialize in the construction industry. Besides them, the other three clans also had their own strengths.
The Destruction Clan excelled in medicine.
The Agility Clan was skilled in reconnaissance and excellent at relaying information.
The Strength Clan specialized in forging.
These four great clans each had their own strengths, and the skills they possessed were precisely some of the essential elements needed to build a city. If he could subdue these four great clans, then he would provide the money, and the rest would be handled by these four great clans. Rebuilding White Cloud City would surely be exceptionally simple, because they were professionals in this area, far stronger than an amateur like him.
Even if he couldn't subdue these four great clans, then he could simply hire them, couldn't he? He recalled that these four great clans seemed to be financially strapped. They would certainly not refuse if money was offered, especially for such a large business deal!
"Hmm, I have a plan. Now, where to get the money?" Ye Cheng nodded and began to ponder.
Sell a Soul Bone? That's a possibility, but the problem was that he only had Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones on him right now. And to be honest, the value of such a thing couldn't be measured with money. No one would put such a treasure up for auction.
Although Ye Cheng wasn't lacking Soul Bones, he wouldn't be a fool and foolishly auction off a Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone. He'd be seen as an idiot. Therefore, even if he were to auction off Soul Bones, at most, it would be some Ten Thousand-Year Soul Bones.
The problem was, he didn't even have such low-level Ten Thousand-Year Soul Bones on him now.
"Tsk, if I had known I'd need Soul Bones, I would have found an excuse to take a few Soul Bones from Tang Hao earlier to meet this urgent need." Money is always regretted when it's needed most, and Ye Cheng felt a bit regretful.
"But it doesn't seem too late now, how about I just take a few from him right now?" he mused.
At the same time, Tang Hao inexplicably felt a chill down his spine. He had a sense of being targeted by some unknown immense terror!
"Never mind." Ye Cheng ultimately abandoned this tempting idea. After all, he had already let the man go, and now to suddenly go and brutally beat him up and seize his Soul Bones? That would be far too erratic. He still had some dignity; he wouldn't do such a thing.
"It seems I'll just have to wait until I have time to wander around the Soul Beast Forest and let those Soul Beasts contribute a few Soul Bones." Ye Cheng finally made his decision. Because for him, knowing whether a Soul Beast had a Soul Bone was too simple.
When others faced Soul Beasts, they might not be able to determine if a Soul Beast had a Soul Bone, but he was different. Don't forget, as the pinnacle among gem-type Martial Souls, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul naturally possessed the Treasure Appraisal function! It could vaguely sense an item's value. It was precisely by continuously 'picking up overlooked treasures' through this ability that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect amassed vast wealth.
As a product of a cheat, Ye Cheng's Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was naturally even more exaggerated. Its Treasure Appraisal function could even directly reveal the specific condition and detailed information of an item.
For instance, if he focused his Treasure Appraisal ability on a certain Soul Beast, he would know whether that Soul Beast had a Soul Bone, what part of the body the Soul Bone was from, and roughly what Soul Skill it possessed. And it didn't stop there. His ability could also be used to appraise Soul Tools. Some ancient Soul Tools had unknown functions. As long as he used his appraisal, he would know what the Soul Tool was for and how to use it.
Furthermore, it could also be used to appraise unknown medicinal grass, easily discerning its medicinal properties...
Without a doubt, Ye Cheng had set this Treasure Appraisal function for his Martial Soul primarily so that when he later went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to collect immortal herbs, he could easily know the medicinal properties of those herbs. This would prevent him from being like Dugu Bo, who, blind to their true nature, walked away from a treasure trove empty-handed. Now, however, he suddenly realized that this Treasure Appraisal function was also incredibly useful in other areas.
(end of chapter)
2023-04-04 By Fu Hejun
"Hmm, the foundation is laid."
Ye Cheng surveyed the vast plain he had flattened below and began to ponder another issue. "Next, I need to consider the manpower and resources required to build a city."
Undoubtedly, to build a city as he envisioned, the resources and manpower required would be immense! Even with Ye Cheng's immense strength, he was ultimately just one person. He had no faction to back him. If you wanted him to cause destruction, he was an expert, capable of destroying several cities in minutes. But as for construction... that was entirely beyond his capabilities.
It wasn't a matter of money. To be honest, he had too many ways to acquire wealth. The simplest method would be to take any Soul Bone to auction. It would undoubtedly fetch an astronomical price, more than enough to build a city! The key was how to use that money to hire laborers and people knowledgeable in construction, as well as handle city planning and various other aspects... In short, building an ideal city required professionals.
Most of these professionals served the royal family or other noble sects and major forces. They couldn't simply be hired with money. It was too troublesome.
"What if I fabricated a future video in which I rebuilt 'White Cloud City'? Then, using the connection between this city and my persona, manifest it?" He had a sudden thought, but quickly discarded the idea.
Because a city that appeared out of nowhere would be impossible to explain. Moreover, doing such things too often would inevitably leave traces and flaws. People would definitely notice something was amiss. No one was a fool. Ye Cheng never dared to underestimate the wisdom of the people in this world. Nor did he consider himself superior. Therefore, it was best to avoid fabricating things out of thin air.
"Could it be that I have to ask the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for help?" He first thought of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, renowned as the wealthiest sect, but quickly shook his head, rejecting this plan.
Although, given the current situation, if he were to ask the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for help, his 'cheap' father would undoubtedly be overjoyed. He might even mobilize the entire sect's resources, sparing no expense to help him rebuild White Cloud City, all just to mend their relationship and increase his favorability. But how could Ye Cheng be such an unprincipled person?
Since he had no intention of returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would absolutely not accept even the slightest favor from that sect. Otherwise, he would feel he was letting down his mother, who never received aid until her dying breath.
As for why he acknowledged Ning Rongrong as his younger sister previously, it was mainly because he had liked the character so much when reading novels in his previous life. Thus, he didn't mind having such a cute and obedient younger sister. However, Ning Rongrong was Ning Rongrong, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. In his eyes, the two were separate. Acknowledging Ning Rongrong as his younger sister did not mean he would return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. These were entirely different matters.
Therefore, seeking help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources to build his "home" was absolutely out of the question. Ye Cheng emotionally could not accept it! As such, he could only choose other options.
He recalled that when Tang San established the Tang Sect in the original work, among the four great clans, the Defense Clan seemed to specialize in the construction industry. Besides them, the other three clans also had their own strengths.
The Destruction Clan excelled in medicine.
The Agility Clan was skilled in reconnaissance and excellent at relaying information.
The Strength Clan specialized in forging.
These four great clans each had their own strengths, and the skills they possessed were precisely some of the essential elements needed to build a city. If he could subdue these four great clans, then he would provide the money, and the rest would be handled by these four great clans. Rebuilding White Cloud City would surely be exceptionally simple, because they were professionals in this area, far stronger than an amateur like him.
Even if he couldn't subdue these four great clans, then he could simply hire them, couldn't he? He recalled that these four great clans seemed to be financially strapped. They would certainly not refuse if money was offered, especially for such a large business deal!
"Hmm, I have a plan. Now, where to get the money?" Ye Cheng nodded and began to ponder.
Sell a Soul Bone? That's a possibility, but the problem was that he only had Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bones on him right now. And to be honest, the value of such a thing couldn't be measured with money. No one would put such a treasure up for auction.
Although Ye Cheng wasn't lacking Soul Bones, he wouldn't be a fool and foolishly auction off a Hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone. He'd be seen as an idiot. Therefore, even if he were to auction off Soul Bones, at most, it would be some Ten Thousand-Year Soul Bones.
The problem was, he didn't even have such low-level Ten Thousand-Year Soul Bones on him now.
"Tsk, if I had known I'd need Soul Bones, I would have found an excuse to take a few Soul Bones from Tang Hao earlier to meet this urgent need." Money is always regretted when it's needed most, and Ye Cheng felt a bit regretful.
"But it doesn't seem too late now, how about I just take a few from him right now?" he mused.
At the same time, Tang Hao inexplicably felt a chill down his spine. He had a sense of being targeted by some unknown immense terror!
"Never mind." Ye Cheng ultimately abandoned this tempting idea. After all, he had already let the man go, and now to suddenly go and brutally beat him up and seize his Soul Bones? That would be far too erratic. He still had some dignity; he wouldn't do such a thing.
"It seems I'll just have to wait until I have time to wander around the Soul Beast Forest and let those Soul Beasts contribute a few Soul Bones." Ye Cheng finally made his decision. Because for him, knowing whether a Soul Beast had a Soul Bone was too simple.
When others faced Soul Beasts, they might not be able to determine if a Soul Beast had a Soul Bone, but he was different. Don't forget, as the pinnacle among gem-type Martial Souls, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul naturally possessed the Treasure Appraisal function! It could vaguely sense an item's value. It was precisely by continuously 'picking up overlooked treasures' through this ability that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect amassed vast wealth.
As a product of a cheat, Ye Cheng's Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was naturally even more exaggerated. Its Treasure Appraisal function could even directly reveal the specific condition and detailed information of an item.
For instance, if he focused his Treasure Appraisal ability on a certain Soul Beast, he would know whether that Soul Beast had a Soul Bone, what part of the body the Soul Bone was from, and roughly what Soul Skill it possessed. And it didn't stop there. His ability could also be used to appraise Soul Tools. Some ancient Soul Tools had unknown functions. As long as he used his appraisal, he would know what the Soul Tool was for and how to use it.
Furthermore, it could also be used to appraise unknown medicinal grass, easily discerning its medicinal properties...
Without a doubt, Ye Cheng had set this Treasure Appraisal function for his Martial Soul primarily so that when he later went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to collect immortal herbs, he could easily know the medicinal properties of those herbs. This would prevent him from being like Dugu Bo, who, blind to their true nature, walked away from a treasure trove empty-handed. Now, however, he suddenly realized that this Treasure Appraisal function was also incredibly useful in other areas.
(end of chapter)
