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Chapter 438 Transactions and Recruitment

A few minutes ago, Zhuang Zhengyan's personal space.

A study that was so empty it was almost eerie.

"Please describe the rating, contribution ranking, and number of breakthrough attributes for this [Assessment Task]."

"And share space prompts to provide corroboration."

"This assessment will determine the amount of 'contraband' the organization will distribute to you before your next mission world, as well as the quota of consumables such as [Holy Water No. 5]."

Looking at the projected shadow, about the height of a person, in front of him.

Standing quietly in the empty study, Zhuang Zhengyan quickly brought up the space notification.

Start reporting messages.

"Two talents, four breakthrough attributes, and ranked second in contribution."

"Bonus points for completing talent advancement and killing 'Descendants'."

Final rating: SS-
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After sharing the relevant tips.

It suddenly fell silent and gave no response, like a frozen phantom.

Zhuang Zhengyan first tentatively tapped the base placed on the floor, which was used to project the 'phantom image'.

After confirming that the communication tools were not malfunctioning.

Only then did they tentatively ask one question.

"Do you need to provide additional verification materials?"

Only then did the man whose avatar had been stuck due to network latency start moving again.

And he managed to squeeze out a dry reply.

"The initial rating was reduced by three levels, and the final rating was SS-, which is extremely rare."

"Ranked 2nd in contribution?"
"There's no reason why this rating should be second place."

Already showing signs of impatience, Zhuang Zhengyan retorted, "What else is there?"

"The first place?"

"It will definitely be higher than SS-, and it is highly likely that it is a 'first generation' reincarnator who has not joined any organization and has no background."

"We have their contact information; they're in the same area."

Hearing Zhuang Zhengyan's concise reply.

The man, now a 'phantom', suddenly became passionate.

"That?"

Zhuang Zhengyan glanced at the wall clock in the study and gave a calm reply.

"I'm trying."

The man on the other end of the conversation instantly broke into a visible smile.

He abandoned his previous businesslike attitude and subconsciously began to flatter her.

"I can only say that you are indeed worthy of being called 'that person's' descendant."

These words had barely left his mouth when...

Seeing the woman's expression turn sour, the man, realizing he had made a mistake, quickly tried to make amends.

Even if the talent is corrupted, the positioning is also corrupted and drags things down.

"He was still able to maintain his number one ranking multiple times in a row, only breaking the streak once when he encountered someone like this."

Zhuang Zhengyan stomped her foot on the floor in extreme frustration.

"Is the report over?"

"End of mission. Please collect your 'Contraband' supplies from the nearest [Real World] outpost before your next non-[Derivative World] mission."

"If you can recruit this person into the organization, you will receive..."

Before the man could finish speaking, Zhuang Zhengyan turned off the base that was releasing the projection.

Start checking the private messages that just rang.

I scanned the man's number.

The content found is still stuck on the previous task.

Miss Zhuang skillfully clicked on another number.

Sure enough, I received a message like this every few days, which was always the same: 'harassment'.

And a transfer of 1000 points that barely met the limits of permissions.
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I know that recruiting reincarnators with your talents is an extremely difficult task.

No one would refuse to have a reincarnator with the power of holy light in their team.

Once the two are combined, there shouldn't be anyone who doesn't want to recruit you.

There must be many people who want to offer you incredibly generous terms to recruit you.

I am just one of them.

You've rejected me many times.

But today I still want to shamelessly ask a question.

What do you think of my suggestion to join my future team?
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I have recruited a team member who is a good match for your Holy Light and who has advanced to Rank 2 before us.

She is someone you can absolutely trust.

She will become the strongest and most trustworthy 'shield' for us in the future.

Allow your talents to be fully utilized.

She is also a deputy to whom I can confidently entrust many tasks.

I believe you two can have great chemistry.

Even if you don't want to join our team, I believe you won't refuse to know her number and get to know her.

Once you officially advance to Rank 2, you can agree on which [derivative world] to make contact with.

I will instruct her to deliver some medicine to you through the [Derivative World] to suppress the [Bloodline] within you.

I hope to express my apology for what Chen Cheng did.

Your friend
Chen Shu.
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This 'harassment' that comes with points originated after someone completed a task.

It clung to her like a leech, causing her endless annoyance.

However, because of past feelings, they have to deal with the woman, so it's not easy to directly block her.

Skillfully dodge this harassment message that costs 100 points each time.

I refused the other party's offer to transfer points.

After replying to that incredibly wealthy woman again, saying, "I already have plans with someone,"...

Zhuang Zhengyan looked up at the wall clock in the rather empty study.

After checking the items in her personal space, she eagerly submitted her application to access the man's personal space.

After silently counting to seventy-seven, she received the message she had been hoping for.

Your application has been approved.
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The lobby of the Space Martial Arts Hall.

After seeing Miss Zhuang appear under the pine tree in the courtyard as planned, and begin to look around her residence.

The man coughed deliberately, while putting on a smile.

Prepare a set of normal social greetings to exchange with the other party.

Unexpectedly, Miss Zhuang, who quickly crossed the courtyard, took out a glass bottle containing a colorless liquid and handed it to the man.

"The greatly diluted medicine of Holy Water No. 5 can cure coughs and soothe the throat."

"Low-value items are not subject to trading restrictions."

Looking at the 'potion' in his hand, Fang Yi's smile instantly froze.

He looked at Miss Zhuang, whose face showed concern.

After staring at each other for a while, confirming that the woman was genuinely showing concern for him and not being sarcastic,

He had no choice but to accept the bottle of liquid, and then cleared his throat.

He pointed to a bench and gestured for someone to sit down.

At the same time, he took out the only [Water of Oblivion] he had and put the [Certification Offset Certificate (10000 points)] on the table.

"'Contraband', evidence."

"What's the minimum you can afford, depending on the available space?"

After some reflection, Miss Zhuang did not hesitate at all before using more than a dozen bottles of precious holy water on herself.

In addition, they contributed a lot of intelligence in the last mission, and the cooperation went very smoothly.

Fang Yi decided to make a reciprocal response and offer a friendly price.

He believed the other party wouldn't let him suffer a loss.

Once he reaches the rank where he can form a team in the future, he also wants to have such a trustworthy teammate.
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However, he was met with Ms. Zhuang's rather bland explanation of the facts.

"According to the rules I got from my friend."

“A ‘contraband’ that bypasses transaction restrictions and reduces the cost of space transactions.”

"If the payment is delayed in the mission world or the [derivative world]..."

"Their value will be at least 30% higher than the same items. At the same time, items that eliminate lineage-based items and correct their 'positioning' will need to be valued at least 50% higher."

Seeing the confusion on the man's face, Miss Zhuang promptly provided an explanation.

"For us, the points will 'depreciate' as the difficulty increases."

"Deferred payment means reducing input during the stage of purchasing 'breeding hens' and waiting for them to lay eggs to expand production."

"Although the points 'depreciate' very slowly, the pace of Rank 2 is not that fast."

"But you will lose some 'expected income'."

Fang Yi understood instantly.

The 1000 points from the beginner's quest are clearly not on the same level as the current 1000 points.

At the same time, he recalled how the rewards would change depending on the skills and abilities mastered during the settlement.

He then tentatively read the prompt that had been unlocked on the Eye of Vision after completing the Immortal Magician.

I did some research to verify this.

"Positioning" refers to the overall positioning that is affected by skills, lineage, and abilities, and thus impacts the settlement rewards.
"Talent, expertise, and even legends will be affected?"

Miss Zhuang nodded slightly, seemingly unsurprised that men knew these things.

He then accepted the [Water of Oblivion] and gave a very unassuming price.

"You can get 6000 points."

"【Authentication Credentials】I have a friend who does business and he has many. You can keep this one."

"If we calculate based on the value of the space and the default rules above."

"For this item, which is 'worth' 20000 points, I need to pay you an item worth 40000 points in the [Derivative World]."

Before Fang Yi could wave his hand in refusal, Miss Zhuang added another point.

"At the same time, this is only an assessment of the 'value' of the space."

"Personally, I would need to pay you at least 60000 points."

"And this is just the price of points; the actual transaction will require further details."

Fang Yi glanced at the 90000 points in his account, as well as a host of skills eagerly awaiting their release.

I tried to put myself in their shoes and think from their perspective.

After a little thought, they directly rejected this transaction method.

Let's avoid the "killing the goose that lays the golden eggs" approach.

"Let's use something else that won't affect your 'development' as collateral, like gems and intelligence."

"I'm more interested in information about the [Derivative World], and of course, 'contraband' is also acceptable."

"Just keep an eye out for items related to body tempering, fist techniques, sword techniques, and physical modification."

Fang Yi's [Rare Item] [Emperor's Golden Cup] requires gemstones.

He still has the [Gem Magic] skill he hasn't learned yet, which also requires gems.

Gems and gold, however, are relatively unrestricted within the space's trading system and under his authority.

Unless there are special effects, the transaction costs are not very high.

It's perfect for doing someone a favor.

Furthermore, for him, 'contraband' refers to items that he can use directly.

He would certainly be happy to get more.

At the same time, the man also intends to obtain some secrets about the [Derivative World] from the woman.
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Miss Zhuang simply shook her head firmly and slowly.

"Intelligence and gems aren't worth that much, and neither are 'contraband' items of limited value."

I still

Miss Zhuang looked at him, not taking the item, as if she wanted to say something.

Fang Yi then prepared to test the effects of his [Extraordinary Gravity] solidified and enhanced branch.

In just one second, he relied on his "unforgettable memory" and "extensive knowledge".

He found a phrase that was very damaging to the other party and repeated it.

"Trust is the soil for cooperation, and we have planted the seed of friendship."

"Nourish it with the experience of fighting side by side, watch it sprout and grow, and finally you can reap a sweet fruit that you can call 'friend'."

"Without initial trust, none of this can be discussed."

After repeating what Miss Zhuang had said a long time ago.

Miss Zhuang was visibly wavering.

Fang Yi revealed an exceptionally charming smile and extended his hand. "This is the promise I made earlier, and the fruit that you should reap today for the 'trust' you planted in the past."

"Shake hands again, and then accept it."

"In return, if we ever team up in the future, just don't forget me."

Miss Zhuang did not say anything.

She simply took the man's hand, paid 6000 points, and took the item from his hand.

After learning [Gem Magic], he became very eager for gems.

Without any hesitation, she took out a large bag of gems and handed it to the man.

"All the gems are yours."

Then he made the promise with unusual seriousness.

I have noted your request.

"Debt is also one of them."
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After seeing that Fang Yi had spent 1000 points to get the gem.

The woman relaxed slightly and began to talk about information regarding the [Derivative World].

"There are no mysteries in the [Derivative World]."

"Besides the first time, the space will recommend highly compatible [derivative worlds] to everyone."

"It's basically just a buffer between 'equalizing wealth' and completing tasks."

"The aim is to narrow the gap between ordinary reincarnators and us by setting up unique tokens, while engaging in low-intensity combat to help reincarnators adapt to stat allocation."

"Just treat it as a dungeon where you can repeatedly farm points, merits, and minor skills, and there's a 'safe zone'."

"Of course, fierce competition is inevitable in order to win the only [Grand Prize]."

It seems she was afraid that men wouldn't understand.

Miss Zhuang began to skirt the edges, revealing information to the man within the bounds of the rules.

"Of course, it's not about suppressing and restricting us powerful reincarnators, or forcibly 'taxing' us to subsidize others."

"Instead, we will narrow the gap through a unified and fair approach."

Fang Yi stroked his chin and tentatively gave a reply.

"It's like we have 10000 points, while those reincarnators have 1000 points."

"Will the platform give everyone 1000 points fairly to narrow the gap?"

After seeing that the man's understanding of the "derivative world" was getting on the right track.

Miss Zhuang rarely showed a satisfied smile.

But he did not continue speaking or give a clear reply.

Obviously, there are limitations to disclosing this information.
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Just as Fang Yi was preparing to see the guest off and attend to Miss Chen Shu.

Miss Zhuang seemed to have remembered something and made a tentative inquiry.

Are you interested in joining the organization?
"I need to regularly report my personal evaluation, some information, and make some contributions."

"In return, you will receive intelligence, 'contraband,' and special supplies."

Fang Yi scratched his head and looked at the few messages sent by Miss Chen Shu.

I've decided to take another look.

Therefore, he gave a somewhat ambiguous reply.
"I agree in principle, but I would like more time to consider it."

"I will give a reply after entering a [derivative world] once."

"We also hope to discuss joining the [trading network] at that time."

As he spoke, Fang Yi simultaneously glanced at his watch, indicating his intention to see the guest out.

Miss Zhuang also realized that the man had something to deal with.

Therefore, he wisely stood up and said goodbye.

"Of course, this is your right."

"Then, goodbye."

"I also have things to take care of."

She glanced at the man's residence and caught a glimpse of the swordswoman sleeping soundly on the bed not far away.

A sense of unease suddenly arose in the woman's heart.

Therefore, before leaving, Miss Zhuang mustered up her courage and moved slightly closer to the man.

They made a request that was "increasingly demanding".

Want a hug?

Then, he added a very trivial comment.

"Is this a celebration of our successful collaboration last time?"

Fang Yi smiled.

He walked up to the woman and gently hugged her.

At the same time, a commitment was made.

"Our relationship should go a little deeper than that of ordinary friends in the future."

"Goodbye."

As soon as she finished speaking, Miss Zhuang left only a "Goodbye" before disappearing from the man's personal space.

Fang Yi just felt that the other person's figure before disappearing looked somewhat disheveled.

The man stroked his chin.

After moving the women's group from his mind to "Friends with whom I have a pleasant working relationship," he began replying to the rich woman's private messages.
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Miss Chen Shu, here's the answer to the question about how many more tasks are needed to advance to Rank 2 and how many more tasks are needed to take the [Secondary Profession Assessment].

I might give an unexpected answer.

I.--
Upon returning to her personal space, Zhuang Zhengyan did not immediately consume the [Water of Oblivion], but instead began to close her eyes and rest.

After resting for a few minutes, Zhuang Zhengyan looked up at the clock in the study and began to count silently in her mind.

"3, 2."

Before I could even count to 1 in my mind, a notification sound from the space rang in my ears.

[A high-ranking reincarnator has contacted you briefly using an unknown device. Do you wish to proceed?]

"accept!"

The notification sound from the unfinished space has finished.

The woman responded reflexively.

And at the moment the connection was established.

A cold, manly voice also reached the woman's ears.

"The reaction time was a third of a second faster than last time, not bad."

"Rating? Contribution?"

"SS-, 2nd place."

"How to advance the preparation of [Specialty] [Holy Day Worship] [Prerequisites]?"

"Not obtained, not satisfied, obtained SS-rank [Incineration], and"

Before the woman could finish speaking, the man's tone suddenly turned icy.

"What did I ask of you?"

Zhuang Zhengyan pursed her lips and reluctantly voiced her father's request that had been in place for over a decade.

"Do not gamble, do not use drugs, and do not associate with people who have bad habits."

"Strengthen the space according to the current optimal plan to prevent it from affecting the individual's overall positioning."

"You must consistently achieve at least an S in the ratings, and strive to be number one in contributions."

Before Zhuang Zhengyan could finish speaking...

The man's increasingly cold words then broke in.

"Are you feeling smug about getting an SS-level rating, which is considered quite good?"
"Or are you proud of acquiring those useless and meaningless 'expertise'?"
"My daughter, standing on the shoulders of giants, is to be only one head taller than others, and that is failure."

"What's more, he also came in second place, which symbolizes the number one loser."

Zhuang Zhengyan pursed her lips and moved her head for a moment.

I could only manage to utter these two sentences.

"Father, I."

But before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by the man's words.

"Now that we've reached Rank 2, which allows us to enter the [Derivative World]..."

"Then your 'willful game' of believing others' promises and not following my plans should also come to an end."

"I'll immediately reserve an opportunity to enter the [Derivative World]. It's a bit of a headache, but I'll use my connections and make the arrangements."

He stroked the [Water of Oblivion] in his hand.

Zhuang Zhengyan forcefully interrupted the other person.

“Father, the promises others made to me have been fulfilled, and I have received the items.”

"It's still a 'contraband'."
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I heard the reply from the other end.

The man, unusually, did not give an immediate reply, but remained silent for a moment.

When he spoke again, his tone had softened slightly, and there was still a hint of excitement in it.

"Are you sure it works? Or is it a scam?"

Who gave it to you?
"A price? That shouldn't be something that appears..."

Then, a very bland reply came from the other end of the phone.

"cost?
"I."

Upon hearing Zhuang Zhengyan's reply, the man's voice instantly rose several decibels.

"you?"

"I promise to be his help in the future."

"At the same time, we rejected Chen Shu's suggestion and have no intention of continuing the past."

The man's voice instantly rose several decibels.

Are you sure you want to talk to me like this?
"He is again..."

He was met with a very bland reply from Ms. Zhuang.

"Father, the communication period has ended."

And the prompts coming from my ears.

The contact party actively severed communication, and the communication was terminated.

The man's expression instantly became incredibly interesting.

But after thinking about it, he breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face.

"They really are a headache."

"But it's good that it's been resolved."

"But I need to find out who that person is first."

After a moment's thought, the man finalized the plan.

"It must be someone who is about to be promoted from Rank 1 to Rank 2."

"Therefore, we need to start by investigating the people she joined the [trading network] as a recommender and the people she recommended to join the organization."

"I want to see who this capable person is."
"Such a person, if suitable, should receive my 'gift'."

"After all, it saved me from doing them a favor."
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As darkness fell before his eyes, Fang Yi opened them again.

We have arrived at a stone bridge.

I glanced at this incredibly luxurious garden and noticed that it seemed to have expanded in size.

It has increased from an estimated value of 6000 points to 10000 points.

Looking at Chen Shu sitting gracefully in the waterside pavilion in the distance, Fang Yi felt a sense of anticipation rising within him.

[From small things, we can see the bigger picture; since the scale is larger, the business is likely to be more prosperous.]

That means you can get even more gold coins.

Fang Yi rubbed his hands together, knowing that the [Form Refinement Hundred Solutions] required the [Alchemy Skill], and quickly walked across the stone bridge.

Then, I saw a woman wearing a dark black dress, resting her chin on her hand and leaning slightly to the side as she looked out the window.

Fang Yi glanced at her and noticed the few drops of wine left in the woman's glass.

Through the other person's somewhat hesitant gaze, I caught a glimpse of their dejected mood.

Upon seeing Fang Yi, the woman uttered a statement that was far from nonchalant.

"Welcome, Mr. Fang Yi."

"Your promotion to Rank 2 is one of the few pieces of good news I've heard today."

"But before we talk business, would you like a drink first?"

As she uttered these words, the woman seemed to regain the elegance and composure she had when she first met Fang Yi.

A smile also appeared on his face.

But regarding that smile...

Fang Yi was very familiar with it.

Because of the unusually perfect smile that appeared on the woman's face at that moment.

It's also often seen on men's faces.

(End of this chapter)