I Can Reap Qi Fortune from Players-Chapter 466 - 257: Busyness and Decision-Making

Dizzy gazed at the city below, teeming with chatter about the ancient gods. A group of elderly scholars yearned to leave their names in history, and a thought sprouted in his mind:

And I, Dizzy!

Am the steward of this City of the Gods!

From afar, Dizzy sat atop a high tower, overseeing the crowd below, watching the Tri-Colored Cloud Rainbow no longer resisting as he silently joined the gambling crowd and attempted synthesis.

This stern and stubborn old man somewhat shyly began to shout about synthesizing Immortal Beasts, mimicking people in the casino, gradually letting go of himself.

"Ha! Successfully corrupted another newcomer."

Dizzy’s eyes sparkled with a smile, resembling the sinister boss of a casino.

Although many great powers have recently arrived, Dizzy still focused on this claimed Nine-State’s first Divine Doctor.

After all, their Three-color Family is a truly reputable medical family, researching blood and flesh bodies, soul shells, soul muddy qi—all three color aspects!

"Once he breaks loose, there’s no turning back."

Dizzy revealed a complacent sinister smile, "Question Ximen, understand Ximen, integrate into Ximen... This is our three colors."

It’s no longer an isolated case.

Initially, upon witnessing the arena battles, most stubbornly principled elders expressed disgust, but under their schemes, they gradually integrated.

And now, schemes are no longer needed!

They bring newcomers themselves.

Once a circle forms completely, failing to integrate means you’re out of tune with the times, not "fashionable," outdated, unable to accept new things.

Now with added glamorous veneers, passionate hosts’ speeches about future Immortal Beast ancestors, the prestige skyrocketed! They dare not call it a casino here?

This is called the survival of the fittest!

Indeed, the little craftsmen lack skills, but their management ability is enough.

Harvesting leeks is just like this!

Luring applicants, exploiting company employees, boast of future Gods’ ideals, preaching the belief in saving the chaotic world.

Every day, amid this city, to top elders of the Nine-State, fervently instilling motivation, promoting corporate culture—they are highly professional!

Championing a lay eggs to hatch chicks strategy!

The blame for research failures falls on employees, but the research success is credited to the bosses.

Below.

The passionate speech continues.

"Best of three matches, the second round starts now."

The host shouted upward, full of zeal, his movements and language well-spoken:

"The Cloud-Stepping Qilin Dragon once again leads the pack, quickly taking the initiative! We can clearly see the enormous speed difference between the two races!"

"Ah! But the center of gravity didn’t stabilize! It inertia swiftly carried it forward; its speed is sufficient, but lacks reflex ability, even catching itself off guard—seems this is the Cloud-Stepping Qilin Dragon’s weakness! Also, it seems to have an eye issue, with poor vision."

...

Speaking word by word, his voice firm and powerful.

Even Tri-Colored Cloud Rainbow watched intently, silently analyzing, attempting to display his acumen as the first Divine Doctor.

As a Divine Doctor, observing movements reveals which flesh is discordant, and where the meridians are not smooth...

He glanced around, calmly spoke:

"Everyone else is betting on this Cloud-Stepping Qilin Dragon, thinking it’s definitely going to win. But actually... it’s all show but no substance."

"This creature is fast, obviously has a congenital bloodline disease, narrow meridians, unable to sustain bursts. I fear it’s about to exhaust soon, not long before it perishes."

He resolutely bets on the other side.

Soon enough, just as he predicted. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

He indeed won.

The seemingly dominant Cloud-Stepping Qilin Dragon suddenly died violently, convulsing as it fell.

Witnessing the wails around him, he showed a trace of arrogance.

"How can their talents compare to mine?"

Clearly, he inadvertently joins the cricket-fighting competition.

On Immortal Beast breeding technology, he’s indeed no match for Shennong.

But when it comes to observing Immortal Beast cubs for any defects, as a true Divine Doctor, those presences can’t compare to him!

...

Sword Casting Manor.

"So boring, sailing every day, just watching their broadcast."

Ning Zheng sat sideways in the chair, propping his head with his fist, lethargically watching the distant [Beast Arena].

A few hosts were presiding remotely via projection, and a group of little craftsmen were also messing about.

Within this short week, researching Divine Beasts from scratch.

And the pressure from a group of great old-timers is truly terrifying, their professional Divine Techniques matching the [cricket-fighting] mode catalyst, advancing rapidly!

The speed was so quick that even Ning Zheng couldn’t help but praise.

A group of incredible old men and women, indeed they are the cream of an era spawned by countless Nine-State population, symbols of an era’s pinnacle!

"Boss, the casino operation is going smoothly!"

Beside him, Jiucai Rong presented himself like a lackey, dressed as a black-clad bodyguard, analyzing:

"They’ve successfully fallen into the trap, not only can they help us research the promotion of the era, we can also exploit their finances as the banker; soon our manor will have a huge income influx!"

"Well done." Ning Zheng nodded, "Be careful not to overexploit them; learn to irrigate steadily."

"We will heed your teachings!"

Jiucai Rong adjusted his black-rimmed glasses:

"With this trend, I fear it’s not long until the first batch of stable bloodline, with reproductive capability Immortal Beasts will appear."

"Though the bloodline isn’t very strong, if the first generation of Immortal Beasts can reproduce stably, it’s a milestone for our Ximen City!"

"This holds significant meaning for our civilization’s big boom, entering a new epoch, even capable of combating ancient tomb disasters outside! Regaining our territory amid the end times!"

"However, there’s still a fatal flaw with our Immortal Beasts, unsolved."

Ning Zheng did not hesitate to ask: "Souls?"

"Yes, souls."

Jiucai Rong’s expression turned serious: "There’s still no perfectly matured soul born—all are brainless Blood and Flesh Puppets, only instinctual slaughter and movement, intellectual level akin to ants, mantises and other Low-Level animals, capable of brawling, but lacking intelligence!"

Ning Zheng understood.

What is a Divine Beast?

Powerful and perfect life!

Their wisdom and talent are part of that perfection.

Without intellect, a reckless-rushing Immortal Beast is merely a Low-Level wild beast, a failure among failures!

But souls, easier said than done?

This involves Soul Bubbles, Soul Muddy Qi technology, and isn’t easily conquered.

Another new technology needs to be tackled.

"Have any from Other Shore Continent come?" Ning Zheng furrowed his brows, couldn’t help but ask: "They’re specialized in Divine Summoning Plaque research; their soul technology should be good."

Ning Zheng gradually forgets he’s a Three Elements cultivator, forming a notion of gathering talents worldwide, compiling Nine-State’s atlas.

"Some have arrived, but they’re not great powers." Jiucai Rong sighed, saying: "Other Shore Continent is the least affected by disasters besides us Xinyi Continent. They’ve assembled themselves, thinking they can still endure."

"After all, their Yin Spirit Root and Ember aura are akin, very easily integrating into ghost groups, feigning death."

"Their self-established end-time fortress isn’t weaker than our Xinyi Continent’s, even presents a stronger likelihood to survive this apocalypse."

Ning Zheng quite agreed with this analysis.

Xinyi Continent City, the target is too large.

Other Shore Continent has Yin Spirit Root state; their attribute advantage is too obvious.

"However, the bunch of macho men from Rose Continent suffered heavy casualties." Jiucai Rong sighed: "Heard they’re seeking shelter from surrounding continents, requesting aid, but unfortunately everyone is preoccupied, no one goes to help."

"Yet our Xinyi Yun City Lord is preparing to lead a team for assistance. He just sent a message asking our opinion."

Xirong Divine Craftsman has already become a pivotal figure in this end-time fortress.

Even the true ruler of this city, Xinyi Yun, sought their advice.

"Why ask us when he’s the general manager? If he wants to go, then let him go."

Ning Zheng pondered, "Saving more people is always good. Humanity as a race shares the principle of mutual dependence."

Jiucai Rong nodded: "Xinyi Yun City Lord applied to us for five Ark vessels pending sale for them to take for aid!"

"Give it to him."

Ning Zheng showed no hesitation, "Collect the rent for the Ark as usual."