Chapter 44 – The terrifying aspect of networking - How the Hell Is He Cultivating Like This?! - NovelsTime

How the Hell Is He Cultivating Like This?!

Chapter 44 – The terrifying aspect of networking

Author: LDQ
updatedAt: 2025-08-22

Zhang Yang brought Situ Mingyue to the Azurecloud Market.

Situ Mingyue went to find Qin Yushu to discuss matters regarding the Bluemoon Trading Guild, while Zhang Yang sought out Jiang Zhiqiu.

"Senior Brother!"

Zhang Yang nodded with a smile and said, "Junior Brother Jiang, there's something you need to prepare for."

"What is it?" Jiang Zhiqiu asked.

After the last battle at the Azurecloud Sect, he was very satisfied with the sect as a stronghold and felt much more loyal to it.

"It's nothing major, just that the Azurecloud Sect is planning to open a secret realm soon, and those in the Golden Core Realm can enter. As one of the Golden Core cultivators of the Azurecloud Sect, you'll be able to enter the secret realm. So, you need to arrange matters at the Azurecloud Market in advance to prevent chaos in your absence."

Jiang Zhiqiu's spirits lifted, "I can enter the secret realm too?"

Zhang Yang was surprised, "You're also in the Golden Core Realm of the Azurecloud Sect, why wouldn't you be able to enter? Moreover, this time the secret realm opening is not just for the Azurecloud Sect; other sects will be invited to participate as well. You're one of the three major Golden Core cultivators of our sect; how could you not participate?"

Jiang Zhiqiu was taken aback, feeling a bit embarrassed.

With so many Nascent Soul cultivators in the Azurecloud Sect, mentioning the three major Golden Core cultivators seemed a bit lacking.

However, he hadn't expected that the Azurecloud Sect would invite others to participate in the opening of the secret realm.

Secret realms often involve heavenly treasures and various opportunities.

Therefore, secret realms are extremely important to any force or individual.

To enter a secret realm with an owner, one must have the owner's consent; strangers simply can't get in.

If an unowned secret realm is discovered, it becomes even more troublesome, as those entering would fight to the death over heavenly treasures.

So, Jiang Zhiqiu was naturally very grateful for the opportunity to enter the secret realm.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother, I will definitely arrange everything properly and won't let the matters of the Azurecloud Market be delayed because of entering the secret realm," Jiang Zhiqiu said resolutely.

He was well aware of the benefits of entering the secret realm and was determined to seize this opportunity.

"Senior Brother, when is the secret realm opening?" Jiang Zhiqiu inquired.

"In half a year!" Zhang Yang replied, "Inviting other sects takes time, and we also need to prepare. Especially the Azurecloud Market, it must be well-prepared. We can't invite everyone from the other sects up the mountain, so they'll have to rest at the Azurecloud Market. We must ensure they are well accommodated."

Jiang Zhiqiu quickly said, "Rest assured, Senior Brother, I'll start preparing now to make sure they have a comfortable stay at the Azurecloud Market."

Zhang Yang noticed Jiang Zhiqiu still hadn't caught on and had to speak earnestly, "Junior Brother Jiang, who do you think will lead the Golden Core disciples from other sects to Azurecloud?"

"It would have to be someone at the Nascent Soul Stage, right? Many major sects might even have someone at the Divine Soul Stage."

"Then let me ask you, do you think they carry a lot of money?"

Jiang Zhiqiu was stunned and tentatively asked, "Senior Brother, do you mean... targeting those at the Nascent Soul Stage or even the Divine Soul Stage is too dangerous, isn't it?"

Zhang Yang was speechless; being a rogue cultivator really was different!

He shook his head, "Forget it, let's call the junior sister over later and discuss it together."

Meanwhile, Situ Mingyue discussed the Bluemoon Trading Guild matters with Qin Yushu and then looked at him somewhat embarrassedly, "Uncle Qin, I'd like to ask you to be the first general manager of the Bluemoon Trading Guild. Would you be willing?"

Qin Yushu shook his head with a wry smile, "Miss, I realize coming to the Cloudmount Empire was a mistake; we probably can't go back."

A young lady from a commercial family being coaxed up the mountain isn't much of an issue. After all, the Azurecloud Sect has a deep foundation, and having a master like Qingyunzi is a fortunate thing.

But now being coaxed into starting a trading guild... do you know what your father does? Are you planning to start a guild to go against him?

Now, not only has the young lady been coaxed onto the ship, but it seems I'm about to board as well!

Situ Mingyue smiled awkwardly, "We can't go back until the trouble is resolved anyway!"

"So, what should I do?" Qin Yushu asked helplessly.

Having been asked directly, what else could he do?

When it came to the trading guild, Situ Mingyue became serious, "The general plan for the Bluemoon Trading Guild is as follows."

She then explained Zhang Yang's ideas in her own understanding.

Having been with the Situ family for so many years, Qin Yushu had some understanding of commerce through exposure.

Moreover, he was at the Nascent Soul Stage, having lived for hundreds of years with vast experience.

Just by listening to Situ Mingyue's plan, he knew the Bluemoon Trading Guild would definitely make money.

"Miss, I didn't expect your understanding of trading guilds to surpass your father's," Qin Yushu remarked.

Situ Mingyue shook her head, "These are Senior Brother's strategies. I've just realized that Senior Brother is far more capable than I thought, even having such insight into commerce. I believe he can lead Azurecloud to prosperity, and I'm confident the Bluemoon Trading Guild will succeed. As for Uncle Qin's contribution, you'll have a twenty percent share in the guild's profits, no matter how much it earns."

Qin Yushu was taken aback; he initially thought he was just helping Situ Mingyue, but now it seemed he was working for himself?

He pondered for a moment and said, "No problem, I agree."

Given Situ Mingyue's favor, he couldn't refuse, and knowing the guild would surely succeed, with great benefits for him, why wouldn't he agree?

"However, there's something I'd like to ask Miss to help me with," Qin Yushu said, feeling a bit embarrassed, "I've been at the Nascent Soul Stage for many years, and breaking through is difficult. I want to seek guidance but have no other avenues. So, I'd like Miss to introduce me to your master; I wish to meet Qingyunzi and seek his guidance."

Someone who could thrash Tan Qiushui was undoubtedly at the Dao Integration Stage, or even beyond.

However, meeting such a person, let alone seeking guidance, was incredibly difficult.

Qingyunzi might be the closest Dao Integration expert Qin Yushu could approach in his lifetime, so he wanted to seize this opportunity.

Situ Mingyue looked distressed, "Uncle Qin, I've only met my master twice, once during the apprenticeship... It's not that I don't want to help, but I can't even meet him myself!"

She felt aggrieved as a disciple!

Qin Yushu coughed lightly, "Your Senior Brother might have other ways!"

He had to think of something; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to meet him!

Situ Mingyue quickly caught on and said, "Let's go find him; he must have a way."

She took Qin Yushu to find Zhang Yang and got straight to the point, "Senior Brother, my Uncle Qin has agreed to help. However, he wants to meet Master, and you need to arrange it. Uncle Qin is at the Nascent Soul Stage and is helping us so much..."

"No problem!" Zhang Yang agreed.

It's just a meeting; what's the issue?

Situ Mingyue was stunned by Zhang Yang's straightforward agreement; she had been thinking of other reasons!

"Aren't you going to ask Master first before agreeing?" Situ Mingyue looked at Zhang Yang, "If you can't do it, won't it be embarrassing?"

Zhang Yang replied with a hint of exasperation, "Master is on the mountain; he won't run off. What's the harm in taking some time to meet? Don't worry, once everything is arranged, we'll take Senior Qin up the mountain."

Situ Mingyue and Qin Yushu were speechless; did he not take a Dao Integration expert seriously?

They now realized the benefits of connections. Previously, others relied on their connections, but now they were relying on Zhang Yang's.

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