Chapter 303 - 300: Money-Making Plan

Chapter 303: Chapter 300: Money-Making Plan

Xi Yueyao might have been angry, but she was still easy to placate.

After a few sweet nothings, she was all smiles again, lying in Feng Hao’s arms and squirming restlessly.

Feng Hao spent ages trying to explain the concept of shame to her, but unfortunately, the girl didn’t absorb a word of it. Her mind was always on running a train.

Left with no other choice, Feng Hao could only run the train with her all night long.

The next day, after dropping Xi Yueyao off at the academy, Feng Hao officially threw himself into the research and development of the MP4.

He had barely started his research when he received a Stone Listening Communication from Sun Yaowen: "You brat, you came back without even telling me. Cut the crap and get your ass over here, now."

"Not going," Feng Hao refused with a pout.

"What? You got the nerve to say that again?" Sun Yaowen bristled.

"I said I’m not going, and I’m not going," Feng Hao replied, exasperated. "Come on, I’m still young, in the golden age of my cultivation. Where would I find so much time for research? I’m planning to make a trip to a Secret Realm in a few days. I’ll head over to your place after I get back."

Sun Yaowen snorted. He wouldn’t say it out loud, but he knew Feng Hao had a point. "Fine, you don’t have to come. Just get that kid, Miao Feng, over here."

"Holy crap, so that was your real goal, wasn’t it?" Feng Hao deadpanned.

"Cut the crap. Just tell me if you’ll do it or not," Sun Yaowen said with a sly laugh.

"Fine. Xiaomiaozi can learn a lot from you."

Feng Hao readily agreed. Although Sun Yaowen’s Alchemy Techniques weren’t as good as his, his foundational knowledge of pharmacology was much stronger. Having him guide Miao Feng for a while should lead to great improvements for the kid.

After cutting off the Divine Sense communication, Feng Hao began the grand undertaking of developing the MP4. With his solid foundation in mechanical knowledge, there were basically no difficulties or obstacles in his research.

The key was how to maximize the MP4’s value. After all, he was in this to make money.

For three days straight, Feng Hao was holed up at his mechanic’s workbench. In his spare time, he practiced forging, and at night, he’d run the train with Xi Yueyao. Life was pretty sweet.

As for Xi Yueyao, her schedule was packed since she had just enrolled. It couldn’t be helped. The Strength Department was different from the Alchemy Department, with a wide variety of required courses. On top of that, since she was pursuing Dual Cultivation in Concealed Force and Strength, she had even more classes.

Of course, even with so many classes, they were only concentrated in these first few days after enrollment. Her schedule would become more spread out later.

Seeing as the little girl’s introductory courses were about to end, it was time to put the Secret Realm expedition on the agenda.

The general store hadn’t opened for business yet, so Feng Hao’s research environment was relatively quiet.

After three days of research and experimentation, an exquisitely crafted MP4 appeared on the workbench. Beside it lay a silver-gray Crystal Card.

"Haha, I’m a goddamn genius!" Feng Hao looked at his creation with satisfaction, unable to hold back a burst of loud laughter.

During this time, in order to maximize the MP4’s value, Feng Hao had tried various methods, finally settling on the current card-based model.

This card-based model meant that the video content was made into a format similar to a disc, while the MP4 itself only had playback functionality.

This way, he would only need to sell the Crystal Cards in the future. Porn, Hollywood movies... they would all become targets for his plagiarism. He got excited just thinking about it.

Snapping out of his lewd fantasy, he SWISH-SWISH-SWISH drew a dozen or so blueprints, then drove his Mansa toward the Thief God Hall.

As the pride of the branch hall, Feng Hao received a warm welcome the moment he arrived, making him feel like a mascot.

Feng Hao didn’t want to waste time. After dealing with the enthusiastic old-timers, he went straight to find Qian Sanduo.

Seeing Feng Hao approach, Qian Sanduo immediately beamed and rose to greet him. "Are the blueprints ready?"

"Mhm." Feng Hao casually tossed the blueprints to him, then asked, "Also, there’s something else. Our branch hall has a team of Mechanics, right?"

"We do. Why?" Qian Sanduo asked in confusion as he put the blueprints away.

"Good." Feng Hao nodded happily and took out the MP4 and the Crystal Card. "The structure of these two things is very simple, and the materials aren’t expensive. Have ten thousand of each made for me to start."

Qian Sanduo picked up the MP4 and Crystal Card and examined them. "What are they for?" he asked curiously.

"That’s a secret for now. All you need to know is that they’ll make money," Feng Hao said mysteriously.

As soon as he heard the word "money," Qian Sanduo’s interest was piqued. "Are the profit margins big?"

"Don’t worry, they’ll be no worse than the Wind Clothing Store’s," Feng Hao said confidently.

Qian Sanduo’s eyes lit up. "Alright then, I’ll go talk to the Mechanic team right away. I estimate they can be done within half a month."

"Minister Qian, you’re so decisive! Here’s to a successful partnership!"

"Mhm, to a successful partnership."

...

After leaving the Thief God Hall, he went to the commercial district to buy up a large batch of supplies, then headed directly for the Strength Department at the Five Provinces Academy.

Xi Yueyao only had two classes left this morning to finish her introductory courses, so Feng Hao planned to take her directly on a Secret Realm expedition. If nothing else, they at least needed to find a Listening Stone to make future communication easier.

The Strength Department was as lively as ever, and Feng Hao’s arrival attracted quite a few stares.

It couldn’t be helped. To the older students, Feng Hao was an unparalleled monster whose past exploits were still fresh in their minds.

And to the new students, he was the big boss’s boyfriend. Respect was mandatory.

And so, under the curious gazes of the surrounding students, Feng Hao arrived in front of the academic building and waited patiently for Xi Yueyao to get out of class.

However, he didn’t see Xi Yueyao. Instead, Xiyue Frost and Man Tiaotiao showed up, and the atmosphere instantly became awkward.

Perhaps because of the time they had ganged up on Barbarian Three Punches, Man Tiaotiao looked at him with a hint of fear, his gaze darting about evasively as he stood behind Xiyue Frost, lost in thought.

"Tiaotiao, long time no see. How’s your father’s health?" Feng Hao asked pointedly.

Man Tiaotiao was flustered and subconsciously took a few steps back. He said irritably, "Thanks to you, my old man is too ashamed to show his face in public now."

"Is that so?" Feng Hao chuckled. "Not to be blunt, but your father really ought to do something about that explosive temper of his."

"Hmph!" Man Tiaotiao gritted his teeth and snorted, turning his head away without another word.

Xiyue Frost stared at Feng Hao for a few moments before asking coldly, "What are you doing here?"

"Nothing much. I’m planning to take Yaoyao to a Secret Realm," Feng Hao answered truthfully.

"To a Secret Realm? Just the two of you?" Xiyue Frost asked, surprised.

"Of course." Feng Hao grinned. "Rest assured, Eldest Miss. With me around, nothing will happen to Yaoyao."

Xiyue Frost pondered for a moment, her gaze fixed on the academic building. After some internal struggle, she sighed in resignation. "If that’s the case, then I won’t disturb you two."

"Uh, were you also here to take Yaoyao to a Secret Realm?" Feng Hao asked, astonished.

"Mhm." Xiyue Frost nodded with a dry laugh, seemingly unwilling to say more. She turned and pulled Man Tiaotiao along. "Tiaotiao, let’s go."

With that, she departed gracefully.

Feng Hao pouted, speechless. Xiyue Frost’s cold attitude was completely baffling.

’So what if I already slept with Yao Girl? Does she have to be like this?’ Feng Hao thought, shaking his head.