Chapter 1444 - 870: The Aloof Zhang Yu, Profound Impact, Yu Shu Upgrade_3

Dugu Ming watched the scene, his heart merely sneering, "Are we all submitting reports together?"

Dugu Ming clearly remembered giving Zhang Yu the Immortal Emperor’s private email back then.

He thought to himself, "Zhang Yu... is someone like me. He probably secretly exchanged countless messages with the Immortal Emperor long ago without anyone knowing."

"It’s just that you reformers are not in favor with the Emperor and don’t know it."

As for the Imperial decree displayed by Fa Liuyuan, Dugu Ming considered it barely worth mentioning.

"Flashy enough to boast about such a simple reply? If you saw the Emperor’s reply to me, wouldn’t you be envious to death?"

"Moreover, such a rough reply was obviously written by the secretary acting on behalf of the Emperor."

Looking at Fa Liuyuan in front of him, Dugu Ming saw him as the least favored old dog at home: "You can’t even distinguish between the Emperor’s own handwriting and a proxy, there’s really nothing much to discuss with your kind."

Thus, Dugu Ming didn’t bother to explain further, simply saying, "I will handle it impartially, no need for your reminder."

...

After disconnecting with Dugu Ming, Fa Liuyuan thought, "With me representing the reform faction this time, coupled with the Immortal Emperor’s reputation, this mad dog Dugu Ming shouldn’t go too far."

He then approached the two immortals and reported the current situation of the Old Graveyard to Rou Jia Immortal and Yi Xuan Immortal.

"Zhang Yu’s efforts in securing the Salary Control Authority for us were not in vain," Fa Liuyuan praised, "not only did he break through the 10% market share, but he also turned the entire soul cultivation industry on its head."

"According to my observations, as the purchasing power of the Soul Cultivators increases next, a new market is bound to emerge. This has enormous reference value for our future reform plans."

"Moreover, throughout this process, Zhang Yu did not get carried away by the Salary Control Authority, nor did he recklessly increase salaries, causing chaos in the Old Graveyard’s payroll."

"Such capability, such Dao Heart..." Fa Liuyuan remarked, "I think after he refines the void, he can go to the fifteenth level with Tai Yue Bai to establish the Third Generation Law together."

Fa Liuyuan knew that Tai Yue Bai had been at the peak of Refining Void for many years, refusing to break through, waiting precisely for the perfection of Immortal Dao Technology, to lay down the first-class Third Generation Law and prepare for the establishment of a new Taoist Inheritance.

"With Zhang Yu’s ability, he can certainly help him and become a pillar of support for the new Taoist Inheritance in the future."

...

On the other side, besides monitoring whether Zhang Yu abused the unlimited salary increase authority, Dugu Ming was also observing the industrial changes in the Old Graveyard.

At this moment, he saw Xiao Yunhe convening the third research meeting on salary increase and stating that there was hope to fully increase salaries within a year.

"A salary increase is impossible to really implement."

In the Spirit Realm conference room, Xiao Yunhe said, "Faced with the explosive salary suppression of Soul Cultivators, the main focus ahead is edge increment salaries."

"Since it’s called edging, of course, it always looks like a salary increase is about to happen, but in reality, it never does, never crossing that line."

Xie Lanyin said, "Can’t drag on for too long, Zhang Yu’s market share has already exceeded 10%!"

"Continuing on this path, breaking through 15%, or even 20% is just a matter of time."

Xiao Yunhe explained, "Soul cultivation positions provided by Wanfa and the Heavenly Demon need to be released slowly, wave by wave, according to contracts and procedures."

"Also, besides the first wave of sharply increased temporary workers, the contract Soul Cultivators who want to transfer also need time to move wave by wave."

"Their market share will continue to grow, but it will no longer be the explosive doubling as seen this time."

Xie Lanyin asked, "And then? Continue to stall like this? Clinging to life? Watching helplessly as Zhang Yu takes over the largest market share step by step?"

Xiao Yunhe’s thoughts flickered, and numerous images of the Old Graveyard emerged before them, scenes of various Soul Cultivators operating equipment, being seen and heard by people.

"In the past, Soul Cultivators were like talismans in the Spirit Realm, just unnoticed programs quietly operating; everyone was used to it, and no one regarded them as people."

"But now, they have more money to spend, so their voices have grown louder; they can speak for themselves, leave more comments... more and more people are starting to recognize them as people."

Xie Lanyin instinctively felt a sense of discomfort, "Soul Cultivators deserve to be considered people?"

Xiao Yunhe, however, showed no discomfort and said matter-of-factly, "As long as their consumption level continues to rise, they are people! Justifiably so."

"Ladies and gentlemen, the times have changed. We should also change our perspective and take a good look at this prosperous Old Graveyard."

"With Zhang Yu raising their salaries, more and more Soul Cultivators now have money. With money, they have extra spending, and this is the future Soul Cultivator market."

Xiao Yunhe confidently smiled, "Zhang Yu gives them salary increases, and we provide services to Soul Cultivators, earning their salaries back. This is called the Salary Absorption Technique."

Xie Lanyin was slightly stunned at those words, "Providing services for Soul Cultivators?"

Xiao Yunhe: "Yes."

Xie Lanyin: "Even me?"

Xiao Yunhe matter-of-factly said, "Of course, we shall go through Tribulation Crossing and Refining Void together to serve Soul Cultivators. Such great publicity!"

Meanwhile, Vice President Xie Xue of the Netherworld Palace nodded repeatedly, "Indeed, although we have lost a part of the market, a large service market for Soul Cultivators has emerged. This is a new point for business growth. With our accumulation in Soul Cultivator technology, this is our advantage market."

"Moreover, occupying this market also has an essential point, which is being able to undermine the Wanfa Sect’s Law Realm recycling system."

"If the Law Realm cannot massively recycle Immortal Coins, can they still continue the salary increase?"

Seeing everyone reach a consensus, Xie Lanyin frowned and disconnected, then reported the situation of the Ancient Alliance side to Kurong Child.

Kurong Child: "The money from Soul Cultivators, if you can earn it, then earn it. Endure for years, and new changes will come."

Xie Lanyin, moved inwardly, inquired about what the new changes were.

Kurong Child smiled slightly, without intending to conceal, and said: "The Reincarnation Immortal Emperor, my White Bone Sect, and the Immortals of the Netherworld Sect have already decided to propose introducing Lower Realm Soul Cultivators at the Ten Emperors Conference in the Heavenly Court."

Kurong Child said: "There is strict regulation on the circulation between different layers; Soul Cultivators have always been regarded as special goods, subject to high tax rates. But if the proposal to introduce Lower Realm Soul Cultivators succeeds, then in the future, Soul Cultivators from the Lower Realm can be imported to the Upper Realm at extremely low tax rates."

Kurong Child continued, "But this thing won’t be that quick, likely has to undergo several rounds of back-and-forth; for now, you should lay out the Soul Cultivator service market. The money in the hands of Soul Cultivators is also money, hustle it back for me..."

Xie Lanyin knew that, just like the many past changes in disputes within the sect that caused various transformations in the Lower Realm, this change in the soul cultivation industry starting at the Old Graveyard was also bound to shake the Lower Realm.

Xie Lanyin thought to himself, "But not all Immortal Emperors may support this; there might be fluctuations among them. But in any case, this conflict at the Old Graveyard, and Zhang Yu’s actions, will undoubtedly bring profound influence on the future transformations of Kunxu."

...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Zhang Yu had already arrived at the secret base of the Sky Demon Sect in the Old Graveyard and met with Kuang Tianqing there.

As his Soul Cultivation Company’s market share at the Old Graveyard broke through 10%, he came to ask for the new Evil God from the other party.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, "Yu Shu... can finally upgrade again."

Looking at Zhang Yu before him, Kuang Tianqing couldn’t help but clap his hands in praise, "Impressive, Minister Zhang, your methods are even more formidable than I anticipated. None of us expected you to break through the 10% market share so quickly; this greatly exceeded our expectations."