Primordial World: Big shots are all my friends

Gu Liang hurriedly extended her hand, covering the two small tufts on top of her head, and said with a bitter face: "Impossible, I don't even know myself."

Bai Jin said with a smile: "Because you can't see it, right!"

Gu Liang looked pitifully towards Shi Ji, you didn't tell me either!

Shi Ji turned his head away, barely holding back a laugh, and said: "It makes you seem very honest, there's nothing wrong with that."

Gu Liang completely collapsed, squatting on the chair with her legs hugged, the two small tufts on her head drooping down as well, she looked listless and very sad and aggrieved. She looked at her Senior Brother and then at her Senior Sister, you're all bullying me.

Bai Jin coughed and continued to instruct: "Gu Liang and Yun Xiao should have no problem handling the mortal world, while you, Shi Ji, and Shen Gongbao will take care of the business for cultivators. Shen Gongbao has a wide network of friends; he can provide a wealth of information on cultivators to aid in your selection."

Shi Ji nodded and said: "Alright!"

"And the Cultivator Bank will also be your responsibility."

"Alright!"

Gu Liang was silent for a few seconds, then couldn't help but interrupt and asked: "Senior Brother, if we're doing all this, what will you do?"

"Of course, I'll be in charge of the high-end products. Would you be able to handle the Flat Peaches of the Turquoise Pool, the lotus seeds of the Blood Sea, the Ginsengfruit of the Wuzhuang Temple, or the tea leaves of the Great Red Heaven?"

Gu Liang shook her head repeatedly, these are difficult tasks, it's better to leave them up to you, Senior Brother!

"For now, let's just get these things done. The creation of the Three Realms Mall is not complicated; the core is just one sub-talisman. I'll pass it on to you now. You two craft a batch to distribute to the merchants willing to settle in. As for mass production in the future, we'll pick someone else to take over."

Both nodded in unison: "Yes!"

"Xiao Jin, pass the sub-talisman on to them."

"Yes, Master!"

Two talismans flew out from Bai Jin's body, heading towards Gu Liang and Shi Ji.

Gu Liang and Shi Ji reached out to catch the sub-talismans and turned to leave.

Bai Jin stood up from his place, muttering: "Success or failure hinges on this single action. If successful, the Primordial World will start a brand-new era, with currency in circulation and my Tao reaching across Ten Thousand Worlds."

Bai Jin stood there, the more he thought about it, the more worried he became. Buddhism holds the sway now, what happens if I'm unlucky and fail? Who will I cry to then?

Bai Jin flicked his jade hair crown, ding~ a crisp sound echoed.

A pure golden Merit Cloud appeared above his head, atop which Merit Money piled up into continuous mountain ranges shining with rainbow light, with golden Merit Lingzhi growing on top, each bearing a halo.

Merit Pine and Cypress, Merit Lingzhi, Merit Gold Flower, Merit Waterfall—the Merit Cloud was adorned to resemble a divine mirror shimmering with wealth.

Bai Jin pointed at the Merit Cloud, and a huge rock flew up from the mountain of money, hovering above the Cloud with the sound of rushing water—the numerous coins that made up the rock rolled around, transforming it into an altar.

"Inviting the presence of the Heavenly Dao~"

A silent hum vibrated Bai Jin's Primordial Spirit, as a profound Tao Rhythm descended—vast, extensive, deep, indescribable and incomprehensible.

A young man dressed in white, radiant with a benign appearance and emitting a gentle white light—the embodiment of purity and naturality, Bai Jin's Good Corpse, Bai Xiaojin.

Bai Xiaojin bowed to the altar, saying: "I offer ten million pieces of Merit Money, seeking the Heavenly Dao's protection for good fortune."

The altar constructed from coins suddenly ignited into blazing flames, the Merit Money melting in the inferno, turning into threads of golden smoke that rose and vanished without a trace after ascending about three feet.

Moments later, the Merit Altar was consumed by fire, and the grand Tao Rhythm gradually faded away.

Bai Jin put away the Merit Cloud and mumbled: "Now that you've taken the money, you better do the job well. If you do well, I'll offer more next time; if not, there will be no next time. You have to work hard!"

The next moment, a black hole formed under Bai Jin's feet, swallowing him.

...

In the Netherworld, above a crystalline lake, a small boat rippled gently, where Madam Ping Xin crafted small animals from grass, facing Bai Jin who was paddling.

Soon, a vivid Bai He emerged in the hands of Madam Ping Xin.

Bai Jin praised: "Madam has really skillful hands!"

Madam Ping Xin smiled and offered the grass-woven Bai He, saying: "If you like it, it's yours."

Bai Jin immediately stretched out his hands to receive it, thanking her: "Thank you, Madam!"

"That so-called Three Realms Mall of yours, it isn't targeting the Westward Journey for obtaining the scriptures, is it?"

"Madam, the Seven Saints have decreed the Westward Journey—if I grew seven more levels of bravery, I still wouldn't dare to cause trouble! Although I do have some dissatisfaction with the Westward Journey, if there's one virtue I lack, it's tolerance."

Madam Ping Xin said with a smile: "It is normal for you to have grievances. You are a third-generation disciple of the Mysterious Sect; the Westward Journey is like throwing the face of the Mysterious Sect under the feet of the Buddha Sect. Yet, for the Mysterious Sect, this matter is indeed most advantageous."

Bai Jin nodded: "Disciple understands!"

"Do you think that even if Buddhism advances eastward, it wouldn't matter? In the worst-case scenario, a war breaks out, and with the power of the Heavenly Court and the Mysterious Sect, even a war would be enough to suppress Buddhism."

Bai Jin nodded and admitted honestly: "Disciple indeed had such thoughts."

Madam Ping Xin gazed into the distance and said slowly: "If it were that simple, The Three Pure Ones wouldn't have bowed their heads.

Once Buddhism advances eastward and the Mysterious Sect resists, the cosmic fate will converge on the side of Buddhism, making the Eastern faction lose its footing. Haotian and Yaoshi, for various reasons, will be too preoccupied to spare attention.

The Law Enforcement Team will suddenly go berserk, severely weakening their strength. Though you are protected by Infinite Merit and can safeguard yourself, by yourself, how could you possibly contend with Buddhism?"