Boom~~
The trading day ended in the blink of an eye, and Xia Chuan withdrew from his fervent operations. His hands trembled slightly as he looked at the balance on his account.
"One billion... One billion in a single day!"
Xia Chuan had just emerged from the ethereal state of super magical computing power. His mind had returned to its original form, and yet, he found himself in a state of shock. He couldn't quite process the numbers before him—his one hundred thousand yuan had multiplied into one billion in a matter of hours.
Such a sum was no less than the operation of a money printing machine—no, it was even more terrifying, like a master thief's swift hand, stealing money without a trace.
His operations, after all, were completely legal.
Just a day ago, Xia Chuan was but a pauper, struggling to survive. Now, he was worth a billion yuan. The contrast felt almost too fantastical, a dream materializing before his very eyes.
"Master, this is nothing more than child's play. I've only used a fraction of my computing power—less than one billionth—to predict the futures of all markets over the next three days. If we continue, your wealth will multiply by tens of billions," the Book of Wisdom's voice sounded, calm and confident.
Every owner of the Book of Wisdom, after all, was bound to become a super-rich figure. Although the micro-world had no such thing as stocks and futures, trade still existed. Any item whose price could be foreseen was a potential goldmine, and with time, one could quickly amass riches.
"Enough, one billion is more than enough. There's no need to overdo it," Xia Chuan said, his voice firm. The Book of Wisdom's predictions were tempting, but for now, he had no desire to push his luck.
To a master of worldly treasures, wealth was merely a tool, not a goal. But his emotions still ran high, for he had only recently been an ordinary man.
"Is one billion enough? There's no need to earn more?" The Book of Wisdom probed. "Though every operation can shake the capital market, leading to diminishing returns, multiplying your wealth tenfold is still a trivial matter."
"No, one billion is more than enough," Xia Chuan answered resolutely. "Too much wealth will only invite trouble. If I need more, I'll continue later, but for now, this is enough."
With a billion yuan, he could purchase nearly anything in this world, securing a comfortable life without drawing attention. If he accumulated more, however, the country's watchful eyes might turn toward him. With suspicion comes investigation, and with that, comes danger.
"As you wish, Master," the Book of Wisdom replied, not pushing the matter further.
...
Another day passed, and Xia Chuan, feeling the pull of a new life, decided to relocate. He found a villa in the prestigious Lihai Peninsula Villa District, nestled on an island surrounded by rivers and thick forests. The villas here were worth 100 million yuan each, their distances between one another ensuring privacy, a luxury few could afford.
It was a perfect haven for Xia Chuan, far removed from the prying eyes of the world. More importantly, the villa sat upon an area rich with spiritual energy, comparable to the renowned Bailong Mountain Range. This powerful aura was precisely why Xia Chuan was drawn to it.
Without hesitation, he made the purchase and moved in.
"Not bad at all," Xia Chuan murmured as he surveyed his new home. The villa was peaceful, and the aura of the heavens and earth filled the air, allowing him to cultivate without disturbance. It was the ideal place for him to grow stronger in secret.
"Hmm, the power of faith is growing stronger," he murmured, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. The golden energy now pouring into his consciousness seemed both larger and more abundant than before.
How could the power of faith have increased so much in just three days? It was as if the energy had doubled since his arrival. He realized that if he absorbed all of it, he could break through from the Bronze Realm into the Silver Realm with ease.
"Master, the rapid rise in faith energy is due to the rapid increase in the population of Tang Kingdom. As a result, the number of believers has skyrocketed. Though only three days have passed in the micro-world, three years have passed in the real world. Based on current estimates, you now have at least one billion believers, and this number continues to grow exponentially," the Book of Wisdom explained.
"One billion believers... And three years?!" Xia Chuan's mind raced. He hadn't expected the number of believers to surge so quickly. It wasn't something he had actively focused on, but he couldn't ignore the rapid growth.
Boom~~
At that moment, a voice broke through his thoughts. "My Lord God, the Kingdom of Tang is under attack by the Kingdom of Thunder! The situation is dire, and we humbly request your aid."
It was Li Xiao's voice, a devout believer reaching out in desperation.
"The Kingdom of Tang is under attack? What's going on?" Xia Chuan's brow furrowed. Tang Kingdom was his foundation, his base. Its citizens were his followers, and the very thought of them suffering was unacceptable.
His eyes narrowed with resolve. It was time to understand the situation and see just how grave the danger was.
Boom~~
In an instant, Xia Chuan's thoughts expanded, reaching out to his vast network of believers. Through them, he learned the truth about Tang Kingdom's peril. In mere moments, the truth unfolded before him—the storm that was brewing, and the danger that loomed over his people.