Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Making Money Without Doing Anything

Su Mu looked spirited. Issuing currency had always been a privilege reserved only for the greatest powers. Since ancient times, only the Heavenly Court and the Ancient Divine Court had held coinage rights.

Considering the influence of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, even if they could issue currency, it would likely remain confined to one realm for now—

for example, the Yuan Realm.

This task was immensely difficult, yet once accomplished, it would surely etch their names into history.

Ye Xu furrowed his brows slightly.

Recalling the currency systems of his past life, he organized his thoughts and said, "I think we can blend two systems: small transactions could use spirit jade and divine stones, while large-scale trades could employ high-denomination paper currency."

"What do you think, Daoist friend?"

Though he possessed the Heavenly Machine System, it offered no assistance in this matter.

With his millennia of experience and extraordinary vision, Su Mu held vastly more knowledge than Ye Xu.

"That is one way," Su Mu nodded, but asked, "How would we define the value of paper currency?"

Ye Xu smiled faintly.

Naturally, with heavenly secrets points.

Within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, every item’s value was determined by heavenly secrets points. When contemplating currency, Ye Xu had already devised this valuation method.

"I will provide you a detailed list," Ye Xu stated. "Most treasures across all realms will be assigned appropriate price benchmarks. Henceforth, you need only reference this list."

A flicker of surprise appeared in Su Mu’s eyes—this was an astronomical task.

Beside them, Shen Yueyi tilted her small head, confusion written across her face.

What was being discussed remained largely obscure to her, leaving her entirely perplexed.

"Daoist friend, this affair is critical; henceforth, it falls entirely to your supervision." Ye Xu turned his gaze upon Su Mu. "I intend to introduce this currency at the very first auction."

"Therefore, you must proceed swiftly."

Internally, Ye Xu inquired: "System—is it possible to produce a list defining the value of treasures under heaven?"

Ding!

[Requires one million heavenly secrets points.]

Ye Xu’s expression darkened. How greedy this system was—merely asking for a price inquiry demanded a million points.

"Redeem it." Ye Xu yielded, hiding his inward wince.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

In the next moment, countless chimes echoed within Ye Xu’s mind as torrents of information inundated his consciousness—endless, dense, and boundless.

At that moment, Ye Xu finally understood why it cost a million heavenly secrets points.

This was, truly, an immeasurably colossal task—spanning every conceivable facet and containing inexhaustible detail.

Without the system, even with his cultivation level, deducing such information would have taken him an eternity.

It should be known that Ye Xu possessed peak cultivation of the True Immortal Realm, with his Way of Creation having reached perfection. Yet he still couldn’t deduce everything within a short time span.

A moment later, Ye Xu handed the compiled information to Su Mu.

Su Mu’s face stiffened, overwhelmed by the sheer volume. "This is massive!"

Just memorizing its contents would likely take a full day—a testament to the immense volume of information contained therein.

"Daoist friend, you’ll bear the hard work during this period," Ye Xu gazed warmly at Su Mu. "Succeed in this task, and I shall extend Miss Shen’s lifespan by five hundred years."

Hearing this, Su Mu instantly perked up, invigorated with renewed determination.

A single Divine Tree had barely prolonged Shen Yueyi’s life by a hundred years. Yet Ye Xu promised five centuries outright—Su Mu trembled with exhilaration.

"Do well, and I shan’t treat you unfairly," Ye Xu smiled.

"Lingxi, I fear I cannot remain by your side these coming days," Su Mu addressed Shen Yueyi, reaching out as if to tuck away the stray locks at her temple. His hand paused mid-air, suddenly withdrawn.

They were still recent acquaintances; such intimate gestures remained inappropriate.

Shen Yueyi flushed red, lowering her head demurely in acknowledgment.

Su Mu turned and departed.

"Miss Shen, proceed with your cultivation," Ye Xu directed Shen Yueyi.

With a mere thought, he placed her into a separate Time and Space to focus wholly on her cultivation.

"If Star Yuan succeeds in circulation, I need only collect coinage tax… And that single revenue stream alone shall be astronomical," Ye Xu mused with anticipation. This was genuine effort-free wealth.

He sprawled lazily upon his rocking chair, swaying gently in profound contentment, even humming a carefree tune.

Tap… tap…

By twilight, beneath the setting sun’s glow, two silhouettes entered Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

One man, one woman.

The woman moved with languid grace—none other than Dong Ning’er, the Demon Emperor Yinghuo, previously ranked tenth on the Great Emperor Golden List.

The man, unexpectedly, was Ning Wudao.

Having obtained the second portion of the Celestial Demon treasure roll and benefiting from the Yuan Realm’s great change resulting in surging spiritual energy, Ning Wudao had now cultivated to the peak of the Saint King realm.

Merely half a year prior, he’d been a minor demon vulnerable at each step—a Peak cultivator of the Divine Catastrophe stage only, treading on thin ice.

"Elder," Ning Wudao bowed deeply, his expression radiating devout reverence.

Dong Ning’er fixed her gaze upon Ye Xu, skepticism visible in her eyes.

Was this youth the renowned master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?

"So it’s you," Ye Xu’s mood brightened. "It seems your fortunes have been favorable. You’ve already attained the peak of the Saint King realm."

"This junior’s present achievements lie entirely within your bestowed grace," Ning Wudao answered sincerely.

Ye Xu shifted his gaze to Dong Ning’er.

"Have you resolved yourself," he asked lightly, "to journey with her to the Celestial Demon Ancestral Land?"

Ning Wudao’s purpose for coming was already clear to him.

After being publicly rejected by Nangong Zhandao, Dong Ning’er had been traveling through the Yuan Realm. Due to her Celestial Demon bloodline, she had sensed Ning Wudao’s presence.

The Celestial Demon bloodline had a distant, ancient origin, emerging almost simultaneously with the Primordial beings.

The Celestial Demon bloodline was exceptionally formidable.

Otherwise, Dong Ning’er wouldn’t have been worthy of tenth place on the Great Emperor Golden List.

However, more than half a month later, following the great change in the Yuan Realm, the figures on the Great Emperor Golden List were no longer the same group as before.

Even Dong Ning’er had already cultivated to the Emperor Venerable Realm.

"Yes," Ning Wudao nodded.

Although he was only half-demon, he was still considered a member of the Celestial Demon bloodline.

Moreover, Ning Wudao practiced the Celestial Demon treasure roll, progressed with astonishing speed, and possessed a remarkably pure bloodline. Even compared to Dong Ning’er, he was just as impressive.

"The Celestial Demon Ancestral Land holds great fortune," Ning Wudao explained, "It can allow my strength to advance by leaps and bounds. I must make this journey."

Ye Xu smiled lightly and said, "You’ve come this time specifically to bid me farewell, haven’t you?"

Ning Wudao nodded.

Ye Xu had helped him escape the poisonous hand of the Golden Toad Demon God, turning defeat into victory. Furthermore, Ye Xu continuously nurtured him, showing him great kindness. In Ning Wudao’s heart, there had never been anyone willing to help him so thoroughly.

Unconsciously, Ning Wudao had come to regard Ye Xu as his closest elder.

This visit was solely to take his leave from Ye Xu.

A look of contentment appeared on Ye Xu’s face. Ning Wudao’s heartfelt sentiment meant his efforts hadn’t been in vain.

"Since you’re going to the Celestial Demon Ancestral Land with Miss Dong, I have no worries," Ye Xu said with a smile. A trail of golden light flew from his hand.

Ning Wudao reached out and caught it.

It was a jade pendant, imbued with the aura of the Great Dao of Creation.

"This Creation Spirit Jade holds a trace of my power," Ye Xu smiled. "Keep it close to your body. It can preserve your life if you meet with disaster."

"Thank you, Senior."

Ning Wudao was deeply moved. His lips moved wordlessly, but in the end, the heartfelt words wouldn’t come.

The environment he grew up in had shaped him into someone ineloquent and sparing of words.

An impatient look flashed in Dong Ning’er’s eyes. "It’s time we departed," she said.

"Senior, I bid you farewell."

Ning Wudao bowed deeply, then left together with Dong Ning’er.