Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 463 - 240: Saintess of Mount Shu: Wang Xiu, Are You Rejecting Me? (7200 words)_4

Chapter 463: Chapter 240: Saintess of Mount Shu: Wang Xiu, Are You Rejecting Me? (7200 words)_4

It was enough to serve as the very foundation upon which a great sect could be built.

They also knew their request was somewhat excessive, but in such critical times, they had to give it a try.

"As long as your sect agrees, just name your price!"

"My Danyang Cave Heaven is willing to trade Holy Spirit Pills for them!"

"I have the authority to make a promise on behalf of Yuheng Cave Heaven. From now on, any disciple from your sect who purchases Spiritual Artifacts from us will receive the lowest possible price! All we ask is that you sell us a batch of Soul Fighting Machines..."

The major powers were all sincere, each offering a higher price than the last. The Holy Spirit Pills were one of Danyang Cave Heaven’s most prized treasures, so renowned that even Saints eagerly sought them. The Spiritual Artifacts forged by Yuheng Cave Heaven were likewise famous throughout Nanzhou. In Vermilion Bird City, any Spiritual Artifact bearing the name "Yuheng" was at least forty percent more expensive than other artifacts of the same tier, yet they were still in short supply. The other Cave Heavens were no different, holding nothing back as they presented their own terms.

As long as Zhuo Canglang and Wang Xiu nodded, the Sanqing Immortal Sect would instantly acquire an unimaginably vast quantity of precious resources. They were even willing to cover all the material costs for producing the Soul Fighting Machines.

"Sell them? Forget it."

Wang Xiu suddenly spoke, his outright refusal making everyone’s heart skip a beat.

Then, he continued, "The Sanqing Immortal Sect is short-handed. Even if every disciple in the sect worked day and night producing Soul Fighting Machines, we still couldn’t meet your demands."

Hearing this, their expressions soured with disappointment.

"However, if you are all willing, I can make the decision to grant you contract manufacturing rights!" Wang Xiu’s startling words marked a complete reversal, causing everyone’s eyes to light up.

"Contract manufacturing rights? What do you mean?" they asked hastily. "What is contract manufacturing?"

A slight smile touched Wang Xiu’s lips as he began to explain. Thanks to the efforts of Mo Wuwei and the disciples of the Manipulation Sect, the production line for the Soul Fighting Machines had become quite refined. It was extremely simple to operate; even someone with no understanding of Artificer Techniques could quickly learn with proper training. The Sanqing Immortal Sect could sell the production equipment to the other Immortal Sects and send personnel to provide guidance and training. This way, it wouldn’t be long before the Great Immortal Gates could produce their own Soul Fighting Machines.

And what’s more, Wang Xiu would also grant them sales rights. They could sell the Soul Fighting Machines they produced to the outside world. In the end, they would only need to pay the Sanqing Immortal Sect twenty percent of the net profits.

Wang Xiu had this idea long ago. Although this model certainly wouldn’t bring in profits as high as a monopoly would, it had other benefits. If they kept it for themselves, the Sanqing Immortal Sect would reap immense profits, but they would also become the target of covert envy from the other Immortal Sects. Over time, they might even be seen as a thorn in everyone’s side.

After all, Soul Fighting Machines were different. In the long run, with exclusive access, every disciple of the Sanqing Immortal Sect would become an elite among elites. They would completely outclass the other sects, establishing absolute dominance. This would make them even more terrifying than the Sanqing Immortal Sect at its peak, a truly unrivaled power. It was hard to guarantee that the other Immortal Sects wouldn’t start getting ideas.

Secondly, with the demonic catastrophe looming, no one knew when it might erupt. If the Soul Fighting Machines were limited to the Sanqing Immortal Sect, the overall improvement in strength would be limited. It would be far better to leverage the power of all the Immortal Sects, allowing all the cultivators of Nanzhou to enjoy the benefits of the Soul Fighting Machines and progress together. This aligned with Wang Xiu’s original reason for creating them in the first place.

Moreover, the profits from this arrangement were still astonishingly high. Knowing when to quit while you’re ahead is the best policy. Especially at such a critical juncture, it was best to avoid actions that would undermine unity. After all, what’s good for everyone is what’s truly good.

As for concerns about the core technology of the Soul Fighting Machines falling into the hands of other Immortal Sects, Wang Xiu had none.

First, only Wang Xiu possessed the most critical core material: the fragments of the God and Demon Murals. Second, what kind of assembly line worker could possibly grasp the core technology? Furthermore, the Daoist Texts within the world of the Soul Fighting Machine were profound and esoteric. Even for powerful cultivators, comprehending a mere trace was difficult. To reach Wang Xiu’s level of understanding would take hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It was simply unthinkable.

***

After hearing Wang Xiu’s introduction, the eyes of the powerhouses from the Great Immortal Gates shone brightly, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Is this true?"

"You’re really willing to give us contract manufacturing rights?"

"With you esteemed seniors before me, how would this junior dare to spout nonsense?" Wang Xiu said with a smile.

"Ahem... The Saint Heir’s words also represent the stance of our Sanqing Immortal Sect!" Zhuo Canglang cleared his throat, publicly backing Wang Xiu.

To be honest, when he first heard Wang Xiu’s idea, he also had a hard time accepting it. After all, they had been poor for so long, and the thought of personally letting such unimaginable wealth slip through his fingers made his heart bleed. But he was not an ordinary man and didn’t let greed cloud his judgment. After careful consideration, he realized Wang Xiu’s approach was indeed the best one.

The bodies of powerhouses like the Lingxu Hall Master trembled. The surprise was so immense it nearly knocked them senseless. Everyone said the Saint Heir of Sanqing was generous and treated people with magnanimity. But no one expected him to be *this* generous! To think he would give away something as precious as the Soul Fighting Machine, and the production lines along with it! They had thought that simply being able to purchase a few Soul Fighting Machines at a high price would have been an incredible stroke of luck. This outcome, however, shocked them so much they nearly lost their minds.

"However..." Wang Xiu began, a slight hesitation in his voice that made everyone’s heart jump. Was there a catch?

"However, what?"

"However, building complete production lines also takes quite a bit of time. It will be difficult to satisfy everyone at once, so there will inevitably be an order of priority," Wang Xiu said slowly.

With over a hundred Immortal Sects, even one production line per sect meant building more than a hundred lines. The workload was massive, and the Manipulation Sect didn’t have enough people for the job.

"Rest assured, everyone. Since you all trust our Sanqing Immortal Sect so much and have shown such sincerity, we will certainly do our utmost to ensure the disciples of your sects can use the Soul Fighting Machines as soon as possible," Zhuo Canglang announced, his words full of righteous conviction and solemn integrity.

The others listened but rolled their eyes inwardly. That’s a hint. Whoever has a good relationship with the Sanqing Immortal Sect gets to go first.

With the demonic catastrophe approaching, the first sect to use the Soul Fighting Machines would see the fastest growth in strength and suffer the fewest losses in the coming war. At a time like this, none of them were willing to be left behind.

"Sect Leader Zhuo is being too formal. Our Mount Shu Immortal Sect is in no hurry. After all... our Saintess and your Saint Heir are intimate friends who have gone through hardship together. Their bond is deep. Our two sects are like one family!"

Li Hanqiu stepped forward, claiming they weren’t in a hurry. But his words subtly implied that the relationship between the Mount Shu Immortal Sect and the Sanqing Immortal Sect was the best, hinting that perhaps they could jump the queue.

"Shameless!" The other powerhouses, like the Lingxu Hall Master, scorned him internally. For one of the top Cave Heavens in the world, they are utterly shameless. Are they really using their own Saintess as a bargaining chip?

「Inside Wang Xiu’s room.」

Two graceful figures listened quietly to the commotion outside, each with a different reaction.

"Shameless!" Ji Zidian huffed. "Does your Mount Shu Immortal Sect really need to resort to pulling strings? Using your Saintess as a bargaining chip?"

"Intermarriage between Immortal Sects has been common since ancient times. There is nothing shameful about it," Li Xuanqi said nonchalantly. This Ji Zidian is still just a child. Trying to provoke me is a pointless endeavor.

Outside, the Lingxu Hall Master’s voice suddenly rang out. "Friend Li speaks sense! Frankly, our Longhu Immortal Sect also has a young woman of outstanding talent and beauty. She is listed on Nanzhou’s List of a Hundred Beauties, is known for her gentle and virtuous nature, and is called the ’Violet Cloud Fairy.’ She has long admired the Saint Heir and wished to witness his grace... Perhaps a bond of fate exists between our two sects as well!"

"Shameless!"

Hearing this, the usually composed Li Xuanqi suddenly blurted out, her teeth clenched tight as she glared fiercely out the window.