The Sacred Land Is Going Bankrupt, I Invented a Mobile Phone!-Chapter 364: Incentive Plan! The Outstanding Fairy Qingcheng!

Chapter 364: Incentive Plan! The Outstanding Fairy Qingcheng!

“As for review-type short videos, they aren’t limited to alchemy furnaces. Other items such as flying swords, weapons, and cultivation techniques can also be reviewed.

“And then there’s the food category. I’ve heard that Elder Zheng dares to eat anything. He can completely record himself eating all sorts of exotic spirit beasts and spiritual plants and upload the videos to Immortal Net’s Sure Pavilion!

“There are many more possibilities. You can use your imagination freely.”

Ye Chen casually listed various types of short videos, leaving the audience in awe.

The types of short videos he mentioned were imaginative and incredibly interesting.

For example, review videos would be highly useful for cultivators.

With these, they could easily learn which flying sword consumed the least spiritual energy, which was the fastest, which alchemy furnace was the easiest to control, or which pill worked best for Qi Refinement cultivators.

Having these reviews would undoubtedly save them a lot of detours on their cultivation journey.

And as for the other video types, just hearing about them made people excited.

In just a few dozen seconds, one could gain all sorts of cultivation knowledge.

Just imagining the experience was intriguing.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Ye Chen spoke again, “In short, make the range of short video content as comprehensive as possible, providing cultivators across the entire cultivation world with a learning template.

“When Immortal Net Short Videos officially launches, we will simultaneously introduce a Creator Incentive Plan to attract more cultivators to film and upload short videos.”

For a short video platform to thrive, the number of videos had to be sufficient.

Relying solely on a few Sacred Lands to produce videos wouldn’t be enough.

The entire cultivation world had to be mobilized.

Just like how, in his past life, the Tiktok and Kuaishou apps encouraged everyone to create content through various activities.

Even though most of the videos would be mundane, as long as the quantity was high enough, talented creators would continuously emerge, ensuring the prosperity of the platform.

“A Creator Incentive Plan?” the Foreign Affairs Elder was puzzled by this idea.

Ye Chen explained, “The Creator Incentive Plan is essentially a reward system for short video creators.

“Immortal Net Short Videos will generate revenue primarily through advertisements.

“Once it goes live, I will allocate ten percent of its revenue to the incentive plan as bonus rewards. The bonuses will be distributed monthly.

“The distribution criteria will be based on factors like video views, completion rates, likes, favorites, and comments.

“The more popular a short video is, the more spirit stones its creator can earn each month.

“This way, creators will be motivated to keep uploading short videos.”

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

He was going to allocate ten percent of Immortal Net Short Videos’ revenue as rewards?

That meant those who started creating content early would have a head start.

Based on past experiences, Immortal Net Short Videos would undoubtedly become a sensation after its release.

The advertisement revenue might even surpass that of Immortal Net Weibo.

Under these circumstances, ten percent of the revenue would be an enormous sum.

Even the Jade Pond Saint Master and Fairy Qingcheng were tempted.

They decided to encourage disciples of Jade Pond Sacred Land to create more videos once they returned.

Although their Sacred Land already had excellent benefits, if the disciples could earn more spirit stones and become stronger, it would also greatly benefit Jade Pond Sacred Land.

However, Fairy Qingcheng thought even further.

Since Immortal Net Short Videos, like Immortal Net Weibo, relied on ad revenue…

Aside from ads on the app’s homepage and main pages, there would likely be advertising opportunities for cultivators as well.

Wouldn’t review video creators have an easier time securing sponsorships?

After all, review videos naturally focused on evaluating various products.

If different forces wanted to promote their goods, they would likely seek out review video creators, leading to higher advertising fees for them.

Similarly, creators of instructional videos on the Six Great Cultivation Techniques would also attract relevant sponsors.

For instance, alchemy furnace manufacturers would advertise on alchemy tutorials.

Flying sword merchants would sponsor swordsmanship tutorials.

Such precise ad placements would be far more effective.

Creators of cultivation-related short videos would definitely be welcomed by advertisers.

As for the so-called “beauty” category mentioned by the Heavenly Origin Saint Master, it would be more suitable for promoting female-targeted magical garments and artifacts.

Therefore, different types of video creators would have varying ad opportunities and earnings.

When she returned, she needed to carefully consider which content categories would be most valuable for the disciples of Jade Pond Sacred Land, ensuring they received both incentive rewards and ad revenue.

A perfect plan!

Ye Chen, however, had no idea that Fairy Qingcheng had already thought so far ahead.

She had single-handedly grasped the impact of targeted advertising.

If he knew, he would definitely be amazed by her sharp business acumen.

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At that moment, Elder Wang Changchun from Refining Peak raised a question.

“Saint Master, if we create all these instructional short videos, wouldn’t they overlap with the functionality of Immortal Net Cloud Classroom?

“Wouldn’t this affect its revenue?”

This was indeed a valid concern.

Ye Chen was about to respond when Fairy Qingcheng spoke first.

She gently shook her head and said, “I don’t think so!

“After all, whether it’s cultivation or the Six Great Cultivation Techniques, learning must be systematic and gradual. It can’t be mastered overnight.

“Short videos are simply too brief. The knowledge they provide might be useful, but it’s far from enough.

“Relying solely on short videos to learn is nearly impossible.

“On the contrary, when cultivators watch an interesting short video, they might be inspired to enroll in a full course on Immortal Net Cloud Classroom. So instead of harming Cloud Classroom’s revenue, short videos will actually boost its income.”

Her words left the gathered elders astonished.

But upon careful thought, it made perfect sense.

Whether it was cultivation or mastering a technique, how could anyone hope to learn everything from just a few short videos?

In the end, systematic learning was still necessary.

Elder Wang Changchun immediately flattered her, saying, “Fairy Qingcheng is as brilliant and beautiful as ever…”

As for Ye Chen, he couldn’t help but look at Fairy Qingcheng with admiration.

She had spoken exactly what he had wanted to say.

Short videos like these gave the illusion of learning something, but without a structured system, they were ultimately useless.

Once a person finished watching, they would only feel a sense of emptiness.

Their actual effectiveness was extremely limited.

To truly learn, online courses were necessary.

Fairy Qingcheng had only listened to his brief introduction about short videos, yet she could already grasp their essence. She was indeed extraordinary.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen looked at Fairy Qingcheng with growing appreciation.

Since Fairy Qingcheng had already explained things well, Ye Chen chose not to add anything further.

Looking at everyone’s expressions, he could tell that they had understood without needing additional explanations.

So, he smiled and said, “Soon, I will grant all of you early access to upgrade the short video application.

“Not only can you upgrade your personal communicators in advance, but you can also enter other people’s communication numbers to upgrade their devices as well.

“However, make sure to keep this confidential!

“After upgrading, there will be prompts explaining the editing functions. Just follow the instructions, and you’ll be able to learn them easily.”

As Ye Chen spoke, he granted early upgrade permissions to everyone present.

This would allow them to film and upload short videos conveniently.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

With that, the official matters were completely settled.

The elders bid farewell and left, each contemplating how to approach short video creation.

Ye Chen, meanwhile, rose leisurely from his seat and invited the two leaders of the Jade Pond Sacred Land to Guest Peak for tea.

The two women naturally accepted.

Once the three of them were seated, the fragrant aroma of spiritual tea filled the air.

Ye Chen looked at the two women, who bore some resemblance to each other but had distinct charms, and spoke politely, “Fellow Daoists, may I ask what brings you here today?

“If there is anything my Heavenly Origin Sacred Land can assist with, please don’t hesitate to ask.”

Both the Jade Pond Saint Master and Fairy Qingcheng had firmly supported his sect in recent chaotic events.

Their actions had earned Ye Chen’s trust.

So if they were facing any difficulties, he would not hesitate to lend a hand.

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, the Jade Pond Saint Master clenched her hands under the table, looking somewhat nervous.

Fairy Qingcheng, on the other hand, remained completely composed.

Her beautiful eyes met Ye Chen’s gaze directly, and in a calm, mature voice, she said, “I have come today to ask whether you would be willing to become my Dao companion?”

…???

Ye Chen stared at the stunningly mature and elegant Fairy Qingcheng, utterly caught off guard.

He had never expected that the purpose of her visit was to propose becoming Dao companions.

This…

Even if she had come on behalf of the Jade Pond Saint Master to propose marriage, Ye Chen wouldn’t have been this surprised.

But Fairy Qingcheng proposing for herself?

That was entirely unexpected!

Now, Ye Chen finally understood why the Jade Pond Saint Master had been visiting so frequently lately.

It turned out she had been probing his thoughts on behalf of Fairy Qingcheng?

Looking back, her uncharacteristic shyness in recent days also made sense.

After all, if he were to truly marry Fairy Qingcheng, wouldn’t that make him the Jade Pond Saint Master’s stepfather?

That would certainly be awkward for anyone.

Ye Chen quickly composed himself and began thinking of a way to decline.

Fairy Qingcheng noticed his surprise and spoke gently, “The Jade Pond Sacred Land and Heavenly Origin Sacred Land have always been close. If we were to become Dao companions, it would further strengthen the bond between our two Sacred Lands.

“Moreover, both of us are at the Great Advancement Realm. As Dao companions, we could discuss the Dao daily, support each other, and progress further on the path of immortality.

“Besides, I admire both your talent and wisdom, and I would be honored to walk this path alongside you.”

Ye Chen gazed into Fairy Qingcheng’s serene and sincere eyes.

From this, he deduced that the Jade Pond Saint Master’s father was likely deceased.

Considering that pleasure houses thrived in the Immortal Realm, it was clear that societal customs weren’t particularly conservative.

It was normal for Fairy Qingcheng to remarry.

And truth be told, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her mature allure was intoxicating, and her flawless figure was impeccable.

She was exactly his type.

But… she had a former husband, and her daughter was already grown.

Better to pass on this one.

So, Ye Chen smiled and shook his head. “I have already set a date for my grand ceremony with Gu Yunyun and Gu Xun’er. Soon, we will officially become Dao companions. I must regretfully decline your kind offer.”

He casually used this as an excuse to reject her.

The Jade Pond Saint Master, who had been feeling anxious, immediately brightened upon hearing his response.

A flash of joy crossed her eyes, and she let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Ye Chen noticed this.

He guessed that she likely didn’t want to have a stepfather.

As for Fairy Qingcheng, she was momentarily stunned by his refusal.

Ye Chen’s upcoming wedding was widely known across the entire cultivation world.

But for him to use that as an excuse to turn her down meant he was outright rejecting her.

He clearly had no intention of forming a Dao bond with her.

Still, though surprised, Fairy Qingcheng quickly regained her composure and laughed gracefully. “I see. Then it was my mistake to be so forward.”

She had a magnanimous personality.

As a result, the atmosphere did not become awkward.

Ye Chen and Fairy Qingcheng soon resumed discussing short video strategies.

The more they talked, the more impressed Ye Chen became by her sharp intellect.

She had a keen grasp of commercial principles and could even offer insightful localization strategies.

She was truly both intelligent and beautiful.

If not for the fact that she had a former husband…

—

Hours later, Fairy Qingcheng and the Jade Pond Saint Master bid their farewell.

Ye Chen accompanied them to the sacred land’s entrance.

The Jade Pond Saint Master felt particularly pleased.

In her mind, Ye Chen’s rejection of Fairy Qingcheng meant that he must have feelings for her instead.

So in the end, no matter how beautiful her mother was, she was still the more desirable choice.

Just before the two women left, Ye Chen finally gave in to his curiosity and asked, “Fairy Qingcheng, if I may be so bold… who is the Jade Pond Saint Master’s father?

“Given that a woman as exceptional as yourself once favored him, he must have been a remarkable man. Yet, I have never heard of him, which makes me quite curious.”

Fairy Qingcheng was momentarily stunned.

Then, an amused smile graced her lips.

As someone sharp-witted, she suddenly realized the reason for Ye Chen’s rejection.

The Jade Pond Saint Master was no fool either.

In that instant, she too understood what was going on.

Ye Chen… didn’t know about the Jade Pond’s inheritance method?

The moment she had finally relaxed, a new wave of anxiety surged within her.