Chapter 184 - 15,040 System Points, 1 Trillion Salary and The Clingy Elder

Yu Liang listened to the system’s glorious chime in his mind, his heart blooming with absolute joy.

If that massive sum of One Quadrillion, Five Hundred Four Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones was converted into System Points at the standard exchange rate of 100 Billion to 1 Point, it means he now had a staggering 15,040 System Points!

He was incredibly, undeniably happy. He still vividly remembers the terror and desperation which he felt just a few days ago when he was scrambling to scrape together 30 System Points to buy the Array.

Back then, not even having a hundred points felt like the end of the world. Now, he had crossed that threshold by a massive margin! With 15,040 points, he could basically buy out many treasures in the System Store!

Feeling incredibly generous and satisfied in his wealth, Yu Liang looked at the still trembling Elder Qian and decided to secure a useful pawn.

“Elder Qian,” Yu Liang said. “As you know, I am an Honorary Disciple, and my primary focus is on cultivation and… other confidential affairs. I simply don’t have the time to manage the massive pile of businesses and assets I just seized from the Zhao family.”

Elder Qian instantly straightened his back, his squinty eyes filled with attention. “Young Master, what are your orders?”

“I want to hire you as my personal business manager,” Yu Liang said casually. “You will handle the Crimson Cloud Auction House, the ore mines, and the pill workshops under the banner of my Honorary Disciple Status. Don’t worry, I won’t treat you badly. How about this? I will give you hmmm…. a salary of 1 Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones every month, plus performance bonuses.”

Thud!

The moment those words left Yu Liang’s mouth, Elder Qian’s body moved completely on its own.

He didn’t stand up but he practically launched himself out of his chair. In a flash of robes, the elder dropped to his knees, wrapped his arms tightly around Yu Liang’s legs, and clung to him like a drowning man clutching a piece of driftwood.

“Young Master!” Elder Qian wailed, his face pressed against Yu Liang’s robes, his voice thick with fanatical devotion. “Wherever you point, this old man will go! Even if you tell me to bite the piece of the Abyssal Sovereign, I’ll do it! I am your most loyal do– ahem servent, your most humble servant! Just point the way!”

The scene was utterly ridiculous. A High Ranking Cloudwater Sect’s Elder, a respected figure in the Sect, was literally hugging the legs of a young man, crying tears of joy.

But in Elder Qian’s mind, a completely rational and somewhat hilarious calculation was taking place.

‘1 Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones a month?! Do you know how massive that is?! The entire Mid Tier Sect’s annual revenue doesn’t even reach 500 Billion! If I’m getting 1 Trillion a month, what is wrong with being a clingy lackey?! Dignity? What dignity?! If he offered 2 Trillion, I would literally kiss his shoes! Being a lick spittle for this Young Master is the most honorable and glorious profession in the entire cultivation world!’

Seeing the plump elder clinging to his legs and sobbing about biting pieces, Yu Liang couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and slight embarrassment.

“Alright, alright, get up,” Yu Liang said, gently trying to shake his leg free. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my wife.”

Beside him, Mei Hua had already covered her mouth with her sleeve, her beautiful shoulders were shaking as she let out a series of graceful laughs. Seeing a powerful sect elder act like a spoiled child clinging to his father’s legs was simply too funny even for her.

Hearing the Young Mistress laugh, Elder Qian instantly realized his lack of decorum. He let go of Yu Liang’s legs, stood up, dusted off his robes with lightning speed, and sat back down in his chair. He cleared his throat, his face instantly returned to a dignified, respectful calm elder as if the leg hugging incident had never happened.

“As I was saying,” Elder Qian coughed dryly, his squinty eyes shining with greed and loyalty. “This old man is fully prepared to dedicate his life to the Young Master’s enterprises.”

Yu Liang chuckled and waved his hand. Another spatial ring appeared on the desk.

“This ring contains 2 Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones,” Yu Liang said. “This is the initial capital for business operations, purchasing resources, and greasing the wheels in the inner city. Use it as you see fit to expand the businesses. If anything remains at the end of the month, that’s a testament to your ability. You can keep the rest of the sum for yourself.”

Elder Qian’s hands trembled as he took the ring. ‘2 Trillion for business? And I can keep the leftovers?!’

Instantly, the system notifications chimed in Yu Liang’s mind.

[ Ding! Host has spent 2,000,000,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

[ Multiplier Triggered: 437x ]

[ Host Receives 874,000,000,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

Elder Qian was still processing the sheer absurdity of having 2 Trillion in liquid cash for a slush fund, but before he could even open his mouth to express his shock, Yu Liang casually pushed a third spatial ring across the desk.

“And this,” Yu Liang said with a relaxed smile, “is your first month’s salary. 1 Trillion Mid Grade Spiritual Stones. Consider it an advance.”

Elder Qian mechanically reached out and took the third ring.

[ Ding! Host has spent 1,000,000,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

[ Multiplier Triggered: 2,400x ]

[ Host Receives 2,400,000,000,000,000 Mid Grade Spiritual Stones ]

At this point, Elder Qian’s brain completely short circuited.

First, he was hired for a month. Then he was given 2 Trillion for business. Now he was given 1 Trillion for his salary, all within the span of five minutes. The sheer volume of Spiritual Stones changing hands was enough to bankrupt a small kingdoms, let alone a single transaction.

Elder Qian sat frozen in his chair. His squinty eyes were wide open, staring blankly at the three spatial rings in his hands. His mouth was slightly open, but no sound came out.

He had been shocked to the point of absolute numbness. His soul temporarily left his body to wander the universe, leaving behind a plump mechanical doll sitting perfectly still in the office of Heaven’s Table.

Mei Hua looked at the blank faced elder, then looked up at her husband with her eyes full of amusement.

“Young Master,” she whispered softly, leaning against his shoulder. “I think you have completely broken the elder.”

Yu Liang glanced at the hollow eyed puppet across from him, then took a slow sip of his tea.

“Don’t worry,” he said with a faint smirk. “Money cures everything. He’ll recover after sometime.”