Chapter 450

My Name, Heard by Myriad Cultivators

“Now is the time for your myriad puppets to be put to good use, fellow Daoist,” Li Fan said with a mysterious smile, whispering for a moment.Jiao Xiuyuan’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he nodded repeatedly.

At the same time, within the fortified cities of the Myriad Immortals Alliance and the ruins of various sects in the desolate wilderness, countless identical figures began telling stories to those around them.

The protagonist of these stories was an ancient cultivator from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect who had only recently awakened after a millennium of slumber. This individual possessed the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s profound divination techniques and wielded the ultimate treasure, the Heaven and Earth Cosmic Dice, allowing them to comprehend yin and yang, understand creation, and even discern time and foresee the future.

It was said that with their guidance, various opportunities would be easily attainable. Beyond defying fate, becoming wealthy overnight would be a trivial matter. He Zhenghao from the Congyun Sea was a living example. If anyone doubted, a simple inquiry would confirm it!

In short, Jiao Xiuyuan’s descriptions exaggerated Li Fan’s abilities to an almost divine level, comparable to ancient almighty beings. Most cultivators, naturally, did not believe such extravagant claims. They shook their heads, dismissing it as just another scion of an immortal family creating hype for their own name.

However, a small fraction of cultivators did become interested in Li Fan. They began to inquire with Jiao Xiuyuan about the specifics. At this point, Jiao Xiuyuan would fall silent.

Once curiosity was piqued, how could it be easily extinguished? Unable to bear the itching in their hearts, many cultivators started questioning their friends in the Congyun Sea. To their shock, they discovered that this matter might not be mere fabrication. Indeed, a group of cultivators in the Congyun Sea had amassed considerable wealth through Li Fan’s guidance.

Unable to contact Li Fan directly, they resorted to seeking out He Zhenghao and other cultivators who had participated in Li Fan’s first fundraising effort. He Zhenghao was somewhat bewildered at this time, overwhelmed by a flood of inquiries. He could only respond instinctively, as did the other cultivators who had joined the fundraising.

Thus, the information was confirmed. Some were greatly disappointed, as the first round of fundraising only involved a mere 200,000 contribution points. This seemed like a classic Ponzi scheme, easily replicated by anyone.

Yet, others, after studying the list of participating cultivators, secretly rejoiced, believing they had found a rare opportunity. They discovered that among the names was a cultivator named Zhou Peng. Although Zhou Peng’s cultivation level was not high, he had an unusually close relationship with Elder Gongsun of the Heavenly Mechanism Hall in Congyun Sea. Gongsun Qixuan’s name was known even to cultivators outside Congyun Sea. If Li Fan were truly a swindler, would Zhou Peng foolishly fall for it? Considering that Zhou Peng had almost staked his entire fortune in every fundraising round he participated in, this ancient cultivator from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect was likely far from simple!

Consequently, after another round of scrutiny, although the number of cultivators inquiring about Li Fan’s contact details decreased, those who remained were far more zealous.

Inside the Thousand Li Hall, Li Fan remained unperturbed, like a fisherman on his platform, as he listened to Jiao Xiuyuan’s feedback. He allowed public opinion to ferment for over ten days, and when the public discussion about Li Fan gradually began to wane,

“Fellow Daoist Jiao, it seems we can begin the next phase of our plan,” Li Fan stated gravely.“Indeed. Fellow Daoist, just watch my methods,” Jiao Xiuyuan chuckled, and his aura once again subsided.

At the same time, throughout the Myriad Immortals Alliance, both curious onlookers and cultivators desperately seeking Li Fan’s contact information received new messages from Jiao Xiuyuan. It was announced that too many cultivators had recently tried to approach him, and Master Li Fan was genuinely overwhelmed. Furthermore, facing numerous accusations of being a swindler, Li Fan had decided to prove his capabilities. Therefore, he had entrusted Jiao Xiuyuan to convey a unified message.

The event was set for three days later. The announcement caused a sensation. Those who believed in Li Fan harbored a quiet anticipation, while those who had always dismissed him as a fraud were filled with disdain, waiting for him to make a fool of himself. Regardless of belief, the topic’s popularity soared, attracting even those who were merely curious spectators.

For a time, most mid to low-level cultivators within the Myriad Immortals Alliance eagerly awaited Li Fan’s display three days hence. As for those at the Soul Transformation stage and above, they paid little attention to such minor theatrics. Only a few exceptionally bored individuals cast their gaze upon the unfolding events.

Amidst the cultivators’ discussions, the appointed time finally arrived. The Thousand Li Hall, typically deserted, was now packed with people. All eagerly watched Jiao Xiuyuan, awaiting Li Fan’s announcement.

Jiao Xiuyuan’s countless puppets moved in unison, their expressions identical. He scanned the crowd, his face solemn. Clearing his throat, Jiao Xiuyuan stated gravely, “Fellow Daoist Li Fan has said that to prove he is not a swindler and to defend the honor of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect...”

“...he would not hesitate to sacrifice his own lifespan and activate a secret technique. He has successfully foreseen the future once again!” Jiao Xiuyuan paused slightly, firmly capturing everyone’s attention.

After a moment, he declared loudly, “He has seen it! Soon, the item known as ‘Puxian True Leaf’ will experience a massive price surge!”“It will even cause a ripple effect throughout the entire Myriad Immortals Alliance!”With that, silence fell upon the surroundings.

Before the crowd could fully process his words, Jiao Xiuyuan flashed, retreating into the Thousand Li Hall. With a booming sound, the main doors slammed shut. No matter how the outside world called out, there was no further response.

“Puxian True Leaf? What’s that? A massive price surge? Is this real?” Most of the onlookers were bewildered and skeptical. However, some quick-witted individuals had already swiftly returned to their Heavenly Profound Mirrors to search and check its price.

To their astonishment, they found that at the exact moment Jiao Xiuyuan made his declaration, the price of Puxian True Leaf had sharply risen from 265 points.

“Everyone, stay rational! The price must be rising because too many people are buying it at once!”“This swindler named Li Fan must have hoarded a large inventory in advance, just waiting for everyone to drive up the price so he can offload his stock!”A knowledgeable cultivator analyzed the situation, logically advising those around him.

Yet, the price increase was undeniably happening before their eyes. If the price were to fall later, surely one could still make a small profit by selling quickly before it dropped?

As more people watched the escalating price of Puxian True Leaf, they eventually could not resist and attempted to purchase some. Perhaps the quantity bought by each individual was not vast, but the total number of cultivators participating was considerable. Consequently, the upward trend in Puxian True Leaf’s price accelerated further, soaring from 265 points to 300 points in a short time.

While Li Fan and Jiao Xiuyuan were also frantically buying up stock, in a courtyard somewhere in Tianshu Prefecture...“Fellow Daoist Tantai! Trouble! Look at the price of Puxian True Leaf! 310...”“No, it’s 320 now!”By the time Tantai Can came to his senses, the price had already reached 340 points.

“This is bad!”“Forget the price, quickly buy back all the Puxian True Leaf available on the market!” he exclaimed exasperatedly.