Backstage.
You Xiwang approached her.
"Congratulations, Qing Tan, on the successful conclusion of the first day of the performance! Your dazzling display today will surely make you the talk of the entire city by tomorrow."
You Xiwang looked at the girl next door and heaped praise on her.
Before, he had thought of buying out her contract when Yu Qingtan’s value dropped to a range affordable for the You family, and then marrying her.
Now, well, he could only say that he, You Xiwang, no longer had the right to even dream of her.
"It’s all thanks to brother You’s excellent organization, hehe, I’m going to change my clothes first."
"I dare not take the credit, go ahead."
Yu Qingtan said with a smile, then headed to the dressing room and changed into her usual attire, a light-yellow long dress.
After coming out, You Xiwang asked Yu Qingtan, "Do you know how much you were tipped tonight?"
"How much?" Yu Qingtan asked nonchalantly.
"13,524 Lower Grade Spirit Stones, and six dium Grade Spirit Stones," said You Xiwang with so excitent.
"Oh," Yu Qingtan responded, her attention turning to the system panel.
[Charm Points: 2134]
[Affection Value: 81]
Seeing this massive amount of Affection Value, Yu Qingtan felt a surge of excitent.
She didn’t believe that she’d gone to the trouble of hosting the performance to earn those few Spirit Stones. Her real goal was to acquire Affection Value.
According to the pattern she had figured out before, as long as soone had feelings for her and then gave her a gift worth at least one Spirit Stone, it would increase the Affection Value.
The tips from the performance counted as gifts; otherwise, she wouldn’t have wanted to take Spirit Stones from those poor Loose Cultivators.
Among the many who favored her, there were sure to be so who genuinely felt affectionate.
Sure enough, the results were as she expected.
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You Xiwang, seeing her beaming smile, thought she too was happy for earning so many Spirit Stones.
"Qing Tan, shall we divide these Spirit Stones between us?"
"Let’s wait until the ten-day performance is over, then we’ll divide them together."
"The deacon ng from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion has just invited
to discuss so matters in their carriage. Now that the audience has almost all left, I should go there," Yu Qingtan continued.
"Oh, you have that matter, okay, let
escort you there."
The two of them, accompanied by guards, went from the side door of the arena to the parking area, where they imdiately spotted a luxurious carriage drawn by four Bicorn Horses.
On one side of the carriage was the emblem of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion; Yu Qingtan approached it alone.
Deacon ng, who had already sensed her arrival with Divine Sense, lifted the carriage curtain and said to Yu Qingtan, "Miss Qing Tan, you’ve co. Please, get in the carriage!"
Deacon ng Xiyao was unusually dressed in a conservative rice-white dress today, presumably specifically for the occasion of Yu Qingtan’s solo performance.
Yu Qingtan entered the carriage, which was like a small elegant room, complete with calligraphy, potted plants, a table and chairs made of Spirit Redwood, and a table laden with Spirit Energy-charged pastries and fruit. The chairs were cushioned with Demonic Beast hide pads.
"Such opulence," Yu Qingtan inwardly exclaid.
Inside the carriage, there was also a young man in gray, with a square face and deep eyes.
"Qing Tan, let
introduce you. This is Elder Gong Ping from our Hundred Treasures Pavilion. It is he who wishes to discuss a collaboration with you."
"Do you have two brothers, one nad Gong Kai and another nad Gong Zheng?" Yu Qingtan ntally scoffed.
Yu Qingtan gave a bow and said, "Tianxiang Pavilion’s Yu Qingtan has t Elder Gong."
To beco an Elder of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, one must at least be above the Foundation Establishnt Stage, and it was clear that ng Xiyao, a deacon at the late stage of Foundation Establishnt, was considered subordinate, which ant this Elder Gong could possibly be a Golden Core Cultivator.
"Miss Qing Tan need not be overly courteous," said Elder Gong with a composed tone. "Upon my first visit to Suichuan Immortal City, Deacon ng spoke highly of you, and today I see that you indeed surpass the praise. The performance at today’s event was quite extraordinary, and it even impressed this old Elder. Moreover, at such a tender age, Miss Qing Tan, you have already reached the ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, promising a great path ahead!"
Elder Gong spoke at an even pace.
In her heart, Yu Qingtan was startled; this was indeed a Golden Core Cultivator.
ng Xiyao was also surprised, her hand covering her mouth.
For A cultivator, it’s difficult to discern their realm without the use of spiritual power.
Aside from certain pupil techniques, one normally needs to be two major realms higher to see through another’s cultivation level at a glance.
Yu Qingtan had also cultivated the Breath-Concealing Technique to a small degree of proficiency. By controlling the intensity of her spiritual power while casting spells, she could generally prevent those at the Foundation Establishnt Stage from seeing through her true cultivation level.
Additionally, she had the excuse of her bloodline inheritance’s secret thod.
But none of these were of any use in front of a Golden Core Cultivator.
"Elder Gong flatters
too much!" Yu Qingtan bowed again.
"Miss Qing Tan, there’s no need for concern. I’m here for two main matters. Please, take a seat," Elder Gong motioned with his hand.
Yu Qingtan took a seat.
"On one hand, our Hundred Treasures Pavilion would like to invite Miss Qing Tan to beco a first-ranked guest elder. After becoming a first-ranked guest elder of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, you will receive a monthly salary of 200 Spirit Stones, and any consumption within the Hundred Treasures Pavilion will be at a ninety-five percent discount," Elder Gong continued.
"May I know what I would need to do?" Yu Qingtan asked.
"All Miss Qing Tan needs to do is to hold personal performance ets in the places where the Hundred Treasures Pavilion is located in the future, allowing our Pavilion to organize them, with eighty percent of the inco belonging to you."
"May I take so ti to consider it?" Yu Qingtan inquired.
She was sowhat tempted; as far as she knew, the business of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion spanned the entire Southeast Region and was indeed overseen by Cultivators at the Divinity Transformation Stage.
"Of course you can. Now let’s continue with the other matter. Have you ever heard of the Sect of Commoners?" Elder Gong asked after taking a sip of tea with a calm expression.
"The Sect of Commoners? I have not heard of it, may I ask what kind of power it is?"
Yu Qingtan genuinely had not heard of it, and despite recently looking into so of the major forces of the Southeast Region, the Sect of Commoners was not among them.
"It’s quite normal for Miss Qing Tan to have not heard of it. The Sect of Commoners is a low-profile force that has developed in the past hundred years. The sect leader is a God Transformation Honorable, aiming to create a fair and just Cultivation World."
ng Xiyao eagerly interjected from the side, her eyes filled with fervor.
"My goodness, that sounds exactly like the kind of group that would lead a rebellion!" Yu Qingtan thought to herself.
"Indeed, the Cultivation World is currently dominated by major forces hoarding cultivation resources and nurturing those close to them. The vast number of bottom-tier Loose Cultivators suffer exploitation and oppression. Our sect leader harbors a grand ambition and founded the Sect of Commoners, swearing to cleanse the universe and restore a clear sky to the Cultivation World," proclaid Gong Ping loudly.
"That is a noble aspiration, and I am impressed, Miss Qing Tan," Yu Qingtan remarked. "May I ask what is the relationship between the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and the Sect of Commoners?"
Yu Qingtan inquired.
"The Hundred Treasures Pavilion and the Sect of Commoners don’t have a direct connection. However, I am also a protector of the Sect of Commoners, and Deacon ng is the Hall Master of the Suichuan branch of the sect. Both Protector Gong and Hall Master ng feel that Miss Qing Tan is compassionate towards the bottom-tier Loose Cultivators and would like to invite you into the sect. What are your thoughts on this, Miss Qing Tan?" Gong Ping continued.
"This is a significant decision; I need to consider it carefully. Moreover, what benefits would I receive if I joined the sect?"
"Our sect truly distributes resources and positions based on the contribution, and everyone starts as an ordinary sect mber upon joining. Moreover, our sect does not force anyone to join nor prohibit leaving. However, since the sect has many enemies, Miss Qing Tan would need to take a Heavenly Oath not to reveal any information about our sect," replied Gong Ping.
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