Chapter 54 – The Tarot Society’s First Gathering, Level 10 Beast Tongue Talent
by spirapiraChapter 54 – The Tarot Society’s First Gathering, Level 10 Beast Tongue Talent
Jin Congxue said with a smile:
“These masters are all retirees from the Jin Commerce Group. They’re the cream of the crop when it comes to appraising equipment and managing trades, and they’ll be the cornerstone of our Tarot Society going forward…”
The white-haired appraisers waved their hands repeatedly upon hearing this, saying modestly:
“President, you flatter us! We’re just a bunch of old bones—it’s already an honor that you’d give us the chance to serve you…”
Su Xing knew, of course, that these Master Appraisers were merely being humble.
After all, appraising and managing trades were fields where experience only grew more valuable with age. These were veterans who had been immersed in the industry for decades, and Jin Congxue must have gone through considerable effort to recruit them.
With these experienced elders on board, Su Xing could comfortably be a hands-off boss.
Jin Congxue then pointed to Su Xing and introduced him: “This is Master Su, also one of the founding elders of our Tarot Society. Everyone, please take the time to get acquainted…”
Su Xing gave a slight nod. He had previously told Jin Congxue not to reveal his identity as president of the Tarot Society—after all, it was for his own safety.
On the surface, Su Xing was merely an Elder of the Tarot Society. In the entire organization, only Jin Congxue knew his true identity.
This suited Su Xing perfectly. The Tarot Society was nothing more than a tool for earning energy as far as he was concerned. As long as he received a fixed amount of energy each week, the less exposure the better.
At the Tarot Society’s first elder meeting, the masters who were deeply experienced in the industry all offered their insights. Su Xing naturally didn’t mind either way.
After the meeting concluded, Jin Congxue pulled Su Xing aside privately.
“Here—this is the money earned from selling pills last week, all converted through the Tarot Society into equipment. A total of 120,000 white-quality equipment pieces.”
Jin Congxue handed over a storage ring as she spoke.
Su Xing’s eyes lit up. He took the storage ring and asked:
“How is it ten thousand more than what we usually get?”
Jin Congxue rolled her eyes and explained:
“Well, it’s our own trading company now. We’ve already organized a team of Class Users over at Jiangnan Academy who specialize in running dungeons to farm gold. Every week, they bring in over a thousand white-quality equipment pieces and hundreds of green-quality or higher pieces…”
“Of course, since the company was just established, we’ve only recruited less than a hundred people. Give it a couple of months, and that number will multiply tenfold.”
“Beyond that, the company’s business also involves trading potions, skill scrolls, and experience stones…”
“Currently, the main source of equipment is still from our cooperative trades with the Jin Commerce Group, but give it another year or so and our own company will be able to supply large quantities of equipment on its own.”
Su Xing nodded repeatedly. Although he didn’t know much about business, as long as he trusted Jin Congxue and received enough energy each week, that was all that mattered.
The last thing he needed was an amateur trying to tell a professional how to do her job.
Su Xing retrieved the Beauty-Preserving Pills he had prepared in advance from the storage ring and handed them to Jin Congxue.
“Here are three hundred Beauty-Preserving Pills. I refined a few extra this week, and a hundred of them are premium-grade Beauty-Preserving Pills that can maintain a youthful appearance for three months.”
Jin Congxue accepted the pills, a flash of astonishment crossing her mind as she muttered:
“Good heavens, you’re basically a human money-printing machine! Three hundred Beauty-Preserving Pills refined in a single week… The combined market value of these must exceed five hundred million!”
Jin Congxue took out one of the premium-grade Beauty-Preserving Pills, examined it for a moment, then added:
“I think we should set aside some of the premium Beauty-Preserving Pills as internal rewards for the company! A big reason those masters were willing to join our Tarot Society is because they want Beauty-Preserving Pills…”
Su Xing gave a slight nod and said: “You can decide these things on your own. I trust you!”
The cost of Beauty-Preserving Pills wasn’t high. Using them as internal rewards would simply mean Su Xing spending a few extra hours refining them.
Jin Congxue fixed her beautiful eyes on Su Xing, pouting slightly:
“You trust me that much? Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with all your assets?”
Su Xing let out a cheeky laugh and replied:
“I don’t mind if the assets get swept away—just be careful you don’t get swept off your feet by me!”
Jin Congxue’s pretty face flushed red, and she lowered her head in silence.
After going to the movies with Jin Congxue, Su Xing returned to the dormitory alone that afternoon.
With practiced ease, he entered the Blessed Spirit Field. Su Xing converted the newly acquired 120,000 white-quality equipment pieces into points.
The 120,000 white-quality equipment pieces yielded nearly 700,000 simulation energy, replenishing Su Xing’s dwindling reserves once more.
On the afternoon of January 14th, New Era 2024, Su Xing punctually began a new round of simulation.
“Begin simulation!”
【This simulation consumes 1,900 energy points. Remaining energy: 703,000 points. Remaining simulations: unlimited.】
【Simulation begins!】
【Drawing a white talent costs 100 energy points, a green talent costs 1,000 energy points, a blue talent costs 10,000 energy points. Would you like to draw?】
“Draw a blue-quality talent!”
Su Xing didn’t hesitate. After tasting the benefits of blue talents, green talents looked like absolute garbage in his eyes.
【Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained a blue talent: Level 10 Beast Tongue.】
【Level 10 Beast Tongue】: Blue talent. You can understand the language of all spirit beasts and animals.
“Huh, this talent seems pretty interesting!”
Su Xing stroked his chin and began to think. On the surface, the Beast Tongue talent didn’t seem to directly boost Su Xing’s strength, but in reality it might produce unexpected results in certain situations.
And the best way to test it was, naturally, through simulation.
Su Xing immersed his consciousness into the simulator.
【In the Blessed Spirit Field, you realize you are in a simulation.】
【Just as you prepare to refine pills, several unfamiliar voices suddenly reach your ears.】
【There is no one else in the Blessed Spirit Field besides you. Puzzled, you begin searching for the source of the voices.】
【Finally, you discover that it’s actually your spirit chickens talking. After months of your care—drinking Spirit Spring Water and eating Spirit rice daily—these spirit chickens have developed a rudimentary spiritual awareness.】
【Through your conversation with the spirit chickens, you discover that one of them actually calls itself Brother Chicken and has vaguely become the leader among the dozens of spirit chickens.】
【You attempt to communicate with the spirit chickens. You tell them that as long as they lay eggs every day and hatch chicks as quickly as possible, you’ll give them more Spirit rice.】
【The spirit chickens are astonished that you can understand their speech, but they understand that you are the absolute master here, and so they obey your every word.】
【After encouraging the spirit chickens, you begin your daily pill refining. From time to time, you visit the Tarot Society and maintain a good relationship with Wang Qingxuan.】
【More than half a year later, Wang Qingxuan suddenly seeks you out. She tells you that she is going to join a certain mysterious organization.】
【In this simulation, you are determined to obtain the second half of the Eternal Spring Art, so without hesitation you tell Wang Qingxuan that you also want to join this mysterious organization.】
【Although Wang Qingxuan wants to dissuade you, under your firm insistence, she ultimately agrees to let you join the Advent Cult.】