164: Chapter 164 [Imperial Observatory] Palace Master

As the head of the Fang Family, Patriarch Fang Hong was naturally the most knowledgeable about such matters.

As he listed them off like a connoisseur, Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

These families' businesses were truly extensive, covering everything from clothing, food, housing, and transportation to daily necessities; one could say they covered everything.

Even the funeral industry had these families involved; it could be said that from birth to death, the local people of Anping County...

...could not do without these powerful families.

"In that case, aside from funerals, we will get involved in all other aspects of their business.

As for pricing, no matter how much they sell for, we will sell ours at eighty percent of their price! Even if it's below cost, we will still sell it!"

Upon hearing that they would sell even below cost, a look of worry appeared on Patriarch Fang Hong's face.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to speak up and advise against it.

"My Lord, I'm afraid that might not be appropriate. If it's below cost, I fear those families will come to buy it themselves and then resell it online later.

Wouldn't we just be paving the way for their profit?"

Er... Lin Xiao was momentarily speechless. Originally, he had intended to use the strategy of burning capital to squeeze these families out, just like they did on Blue Star.

Now he realized that the Divine Domain seemed a bit different from Blue Star.

The other side could easily act as middlemen through reselling; even if he spent billions of resources daily, they could still absorb it over time...

"That was indeed an oversight on my part. Then let's do this: as long as they want to engage in a price war, we will sell at the lowest price after taxes!

That way, even if they want to resell, it will be a waste of effort."

Hearing this, Patriarch Fang Hong nodded.

"My Lord, this method is indeed quite good, but if we really do this, there is no guarantee these families won't be driven to desperate measures, as this touches upon their fundamental interests..."

Putting himself in their shoes, if someone had acted against the Fang Family like this before they submitted to his Lordship, even if the opponent were the County Magistrate, they would have found a way to make them regret it!

"Then let them jump and see what happens. Patriarch Fang Hong, you have performed meritorious service by reporting this matter.

Since this intelligence concerns an Intermediate God, you are directly promoted to Executive Elder.

In addition to your daily divine power points reward, you are also awarded one complete Divine Artifact.

Ten thousand sets of High Grade Magical Artifact-level weapons and armor, ten thousand Yao Beast at the Golden Core Realm, and ten complete Spiritual Veins.

A quantity of Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and Puppets..."

As Lin Xiao spoke, a thick stack of various resource cards appeared in his hand.

Hearing these rewards, the eyes of the ordinary Elders turned red with envy.

His Lordship actually rewarded a complete Divine Artifact? Ten thousand sets of High Grade Magical Artifacts could directly arm all of Patriarch Fang Hong's core Believers!

And a full ten Spiritual Veins! Although they aren't as valuable as a Divine Artifact, they are still worth three to four million divine power points!

Inspired by him, everyone racked their brains trying to think if there was any similar intelligence.

The result, naturally, was that they couldn't think of any, and the matter was considered concluded.

After everyone left with expressions of anticipation and excitement.

A light flashed in the private room, and Guan Hong and Jiang Meng returned to the room.

Looking at their expectant expressions, Lin Xiao chuckled and shook his head.

"It seems you have already guessed the outcome?"

Guan Hong said with a smile like a charlatan.

"This subordinate does not know the outcome, but Fate has given this subordinate a revelation. Good fortune will descend today..."

Jiang Meng, on the other hand, had a cold and detached expression.

"I saw his excited appearance in the future. If it can make him this happy, I suppose it shouldn't be a bad thing."

Guan Hong, who had just been acting like a charlatan, couldn't hold it together.

The smile on his face instantly cracked, and after glancing at Jiang Meng, he muttered in a low voice.

"I hate the Law of Time! Especially this Law of Time that keeps staring at me! Isn't this just cheating?"

Lin Xiao naturally would not forget these two bizarre Laws: Time and Fate.

Ignoring their banter, he straightened his expression.

"The two Laws of Fate and Time have unfathomable power, and you two are the ones I value the most.

From today on, you two will be the two Hall Masters of the [Qin Tian Jian].

The [Qin Tian Jian] is mainly responsible for predicting the fortune and misfortune of our faction, detecting and avoiding unnecessary risks in advance.

In addition to external monitoring, you also have the duty of internal monitoring.

Although everyone has signed a slavery contract, the human heart is ultimately the most unfathomable thing.

I don't want to leave everything to the contract; if something truly irreparable happens...

...even if the culprit dies, it will not make up for what has happened.

So I need you to be the final insurance.

Timely prevent it from happening before it becomes irreparable.

Currently, the [Qin Tian Jian] only has you two Hall Masters. In the future, if there are other practitioners of the Laws of Fate and Time within the faction...

...they will be incorporated into the [Qin Tian Jian]. Of course, if you are interested...

...you can also Cultivate some promising seedlings you find suitable, and you can apply to me for the specific expenses."

After listening carefully to what Lin Xiao said, Guan Hong asked the question that had been on his mind.

"Previously, the titles appointed by you, My Lord, were all Pavilion Masters. Why is it Hall Master for our [Qin Tian Jian]? Is there any significance to this Hall Master title? Or is it just a title?"

Hearing this question, a strange smile appeared on Lin Xiao's face.

"Below the gods are Disciples, Lower-tier Gods are Elders. Then, what do you think the title for an Intermediate God should be?"

As soon as he said this, Guan Hong's breathing immediately quickened.

His face also showed incomparable excitement, and Jiang Meng, who was beside him, could no longer maintain her cold expression.

"Could it be that an Intermediate God is a Hall Master?"

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded, confirming Guan Hong's question.

"The advancement and power of an Intermediate God are inseparable from the support of a Divine Temple, so I call them Hall Masters. Above an ordinary Hall Master is a Royal Hall, and above a Royal Hall is a True Royal Hall.

The advancement of an Intermediate God is different from a Lower-tier God; only at the fifth Rank can one be called a Royal Hall, and only at the sixth Rank is one a True Royal.

The [Qin Tian Jian] is the institution I value the most, bar none. Even if your strength is currently insufficient, you can still receive the treatment of a Hall Master!

10 million divine power points per person per day. Besides that, if the [Qin Tian Jian] has any needs, tell me.

I will do my best to satisfy you if I can. Even if I can't... I will find a way to satisfy you!

This is a special treatment exclusive to your [Qin Tian Jian]. Even if someone else advances to the Hall Master Rank in the future, their treatment will not be better than yours."

Hearing about the treatment of 10 million divine power points per day, all expression instantly vanished from Guan Hong's face.

He was clearly so shocked that he didn't know how to express it. 10 million a day—this is divine power points! Not faith points!

He didn't even know how he could spend this 10 million every day.

When Jiang Meng heard the last sentence, the faces of her parents suddenly flashed through her mind.

After hesitating for a brief moment, she finally asked softly.

"My Lord, does this 'any need' you mentioned also include... revenge?"

Guan Hong glanced at Jiang Meng with some surprise, then tactfully shut his mouth.

"Revenge, huh..."

Lin Xiao chewed on this word and the meaning it represented. After a slight silence, he slowly nodded.

"It also includes revenge! But if the target of your hatred is a powerful faction, then I hope you can give me some time to grow.

When we both feel that our strength is sufficient, that will be the day for your revenge to be exacted..."