After initial consultations, the list for the first phase of releases was finally determined.

The "Tycoon List," "Beauty List," and "Strategist List" were all rejected. The Tycoon List was essentially impossible to release because the pig-slaughtering intention was too obvious; once released, it would basically point out a clear path for the poor to climb the social ladder. If the Yanjing authorities dared to release a Tycoon List, it would certainly be unable to move an inch in the Outer District — all the wealthy would join forces to prevent such a thing.

The technical difficulty of the "Beauty List" wasn't high, and if used well, it might even evolve into a collective beauty scheme causing internal strife among various factions. However, the Righteous Guard side was very opposed — too lowbrow, and Xian Chanchen suspected they wanted him on the list, resolutely opposing it.

However, the lists needed to make money too. But to expand influence, the main lists were almost free, and no one would want to buy the list for collection — wouldn't everyone just share one for chatting? Plus, the list would be updated, so what's the point of buying?

After discussion, it was agreed that the "Beauty List" could be sold as an expensive DLC, published once a year with high-definition beauty pictures. In this era without portrait rights, the Yanjing authorities could do whatever they wanted, and maybe just selling the DLC would recoup the cost.

If the market was good, they could release skin feature versions of the "Beauty List," swimsuit DLC, exotic style DLC, Statistical Department uniform DLC...

They could also introduce a card drawing mechanism, where each "Beauty List" purchased would come with a finely crafted beauty card. Beauty cards were divided into ordinary, rare, and epic levels, where the higher the level, the more gorgeous it was. They could even have different card pools each month, so consumers could focus on the character they wanted.

Everyone listened in awe, even Xian Chanchen had to look at Leyu with new respect — what a seasoned merchant from Dongyang, really like sticking a bra on an old sow, plan after plan.

"The martial artists' 'Unrivaled List' can be done like this too," suggested Shi Huaifeng: "Top martial artists at the Peak of Perfection, special appearance features, exclusive cards, these are very attractive to ordinary martial artists."

Zhao Yebai asked, "But the Unrivaled List is different from the Beauty List, the martial artists on the Unrivaled List are all influential and powerful in each district, would they allow us to do this?"

"Yes," Xian Chanchen also joined the discussion, "as long as we don't portray them negatively, if we beautify them in features and cards as mountain-moving powerhouses and give them some money, they probably won't refuse — they might even commission us to create special cards that they want, and we can earn more money."

Leyu's business idea, which was literally a strategy from pay-to-win mobile games of the past life, was understood and immediately garnished by everyone for this exquisite idea, directly deciding to try it out in the first phase of the "Unrivaled List."

Whoever buys the initial version of the "Unrivaled List" will be gifted an exclusive limited edition special illustration "Unrivaled Under Heaven: Blue Flame," with a 70% chance of a common card "Chenfeng Blue Flame," a 29% chance of a rare card "Statistical Department Blue Flame," a 1% chance of an epic card "Zhan Jiang Blue Flame," and only one flash card "War Ghost Blue Flame" will be released in each administrative district, with only 9 in total throughout the entire Huiyao!

Obviously, the ideas of initial release, exclusive, limited, and having only one flash card per district were proposed by Leyu. Although no one in this world had experienced the mobile game's monetization process, just listening to these terms gave Shi Huaifeng and the other two a strong impulse to purchase and collect.

Maybe it wouldn't even need to be sold overseas; just selling in Yanjing could recoup the costs!

Moreover, Xian Chanchen and the others also noticed — Qin Leyin had quite the grudge against Blue Flame.

As the warm orange-red glow of dusk filled the hall, everyone was still a bit unsatisfied. Zhao Yebai stood up and said, "We will organize today's discussion into materials for Secretary Xie, and once he agrees, we will immediately focus on the production of statistical data, but the selling matters will be left to you."

"No problem," Shi Huaifeng said, "I've already purchased a store and warehouse, and have coordinated with several Outer District merchants on distribution channels, you agree on the delivery date with me, and I'll promote it in Yanjing a few days in advance."

"We could advertise in the 'Yanjing Daily,'" suggested Leyu, "using a title like 'Shock! The First Phase of Martial Artists' Statistics List of the Entire Huiyao Arrives Shockingly...'"

The Raccoon Slave jumped down from the chair, the chubby orange cat affectionately turning around his feet. He glanced at the sunset glow outside and suddenly said, "If you die, we'll directly pocket your share of money, don't expect that coming up with a few ideas will allow your family to never worry about breaking their legs. This business belongs to the Four Guards, not your family."

"Raccoon Slave, I'm so moved by how much you care about me," Leyu sighed, "A son should be like a little Raccoon Slave!"

Xian Chanchen was not angry either; since experiencing the 'sincere dialogue,' Qin Leyin already knew that he usually lashed out the way he did because he borrowed the discrimination he suffered, not because he was genuinely angry, and so he was too lazy to pretend anymore: "So, you are really determined to participate in the Sword Quest for the position?"

"If I don't participate, how do I have the qualification to dialogue equally with Inspector Xian Chan?"

"With your intelligence, even if you don't participate in the Sword Quest for the position, you could still shine brightly in the Ritual Guard." Xian Chanchen's sudden compliment made the two disciples almost believe they had genuinely reconciled: "And don't think your little perfect combat power gives you an absolute advantage, at least one scabbard has already been confirmed as a Skyrim person who passed the 'Seven Emotions Heartbreak Calamity.' The power of the Seven Emotions Combat Technique, I believe, needs no explanation."

Indeed, not to mention the Bandage Assassin's Hand of Corrosion, if his regeneration ability were given to a martial artist at the peak Integration and Mastery state, it would be like becoming a perpetual motion machine that can't be killed. No matter how strong Leyu is, facing an undying boss with no visible health bar, he is powerless.

"You are different from us," the Raccoon Slave said, "We are a bunch of vulgar people chasing fame and fortune, with nothing else to bet aside from our lives, but you have family, you have ambitions. You have other paths to choose, do you really have to choose this deadly gamble that will make you regret?"

"If threatening doesn't work, now you start enticing with benefits, pulling with emotions, enlightening with reason?" Leyu chuckled, "But what makes people regret is often not the wrong things they did, but the things they didn't do."

"If I fail, I should blame this world, not resent myself."

"Is this your businessman's theory?" Xian Chanchen sneered, "I saw a saying in Dongyang's newspaper: If there is ten percent profit, capital will ensure it's used everywhere; if there's fifty percent profit, capital will take risks; for double the profit, capital dares to trample all laws; with over three times the profit, capital will dare to commit any crime, even willing to sell the rope to hang themselves... You're just willing to take risks for thousands of times the profit."

"You're so vulgar, it's not about money, it's about the career." Le Yu chuckled softly, "Rather than looking back with regret for wasting my years, feeling ashamed for being mediocre, I'd rather seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"To dedicate my entire life and energy to the most magnificent career in the world."

"My heart is not a stone that cannot be swayed… Are you staying for dinner?"

"No need." Xian Chanchen walked out directly with large strides, Zhaoye Bai quickly picked up the fat orange cat, bowed to them, and followed along.

Shi Huaifeng looked at him, Le Yu slightly raised an eyebrow, "What? Do you, this people's wealthy man, also want to mooch off a meal at my house?"

"Hongle, let's go find some women!"

Le Yu was shocked, thinking he had hidden it well, but Shi Huaifeng still noticed his recent little romantic stirrings?

But what Shi Huaifeng said next turned his face dark, "While you have two days, hurry and get married and try to leave an heir before entering the academy. Although you might not see your son born, I promise if anything happens to you, I'll definitely take care of your wife and child!"

Le Yu was silent for a moment, then beckoned, "Come here."

...

...

Qin Yueshi returned home, just in time to see Shi Huaifeng coming out looking like he had been beaten to a pulp, surprised, "Feng Ge, what happened to you? Who beat you like this?"

"I, I fell." Shi Huaifeng stammered, "Did you buy books?"

Qin Yueshi lifted the book bag in her hand and nodded, "Yes, school starts in a few days, I went to buy textbooks and plan to review them these days. After all, I'm joining mid-semester, not sure if I can catch up..."

"Study hard, progress every day, don't make your brother worry."

"My studying has nothing to do with him!" Qin Yueshi snorted, holding her book bag proudly as she walked into the Qin residence, told her second brother 'dinner send to my room' and hurried back to her room.

She had no interest in dealing with whatever trouble her big brother was in, getting chased home and beaten into a critical state, even resulting in someone's death.

If Qin Leyin wanted to discuss with her, she wouldn't mind easing the sibling tension, but when Qin Yueshi kindly asked him in the morning 'how's your injury', Qin Leyin responded 'useless concern isn't worth a penny, can you learn some Scenic Battle Technique and then talk to me'...

Qin Yueshi had no desire to see that red-haired head anymore.

But living with her brother wouldn't last long; once the Royal Academy started, she could spend all day at school.

Moreover, she had already become well-acquainted with Senior Sister Qian recently, and wouldn't worry about having no friends at the academy, what need was there to face Qin Leyin's annoying face at home?

A few days ago, having dinner with Senior Sister Qian's roommates, Qin Yueshi found them all very nice. Upon hearing that Qin Yueshi's brother bullied her daily and had a history of killing her lover, they were full of righteous indignation, offering her advice and even willing to make space for her to stay at their homes.

It was then Qin Yueshi suddenly realized that she could actually spend money to rent a place outside, after all, her second brother was quite generous with money, she just didn't dare rent randomly in a strange place as Yanjing locals overcharged outsiders terribly.

But now with classmates' help, she could possibly rent right next to Senior Sister Qian, putting renting on the agenda.

Going to school!

Moving out!

"As long as school starts, I don't have to see him anymore!" Qin Yueshi clenched her fist, looking at the bright moonlight, filled with anticipation.