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"This is a rough overview of the Ling Tang Soul Tool Technology Unlimited Company." After introducing Ling Xi to the other managers of the company, Tang San carefully inspected the situation of each department with her. Then, he outlined a plan, saying, "In the future, we'll need to establish departments for soul tool research, talent recruitment, and so on. But that's for later. People aren't ready for too progressive thinking yet."
Ling Xi nodded like a chick pecking at rice. Just understanding the meanings of these new terms Tang San mentioned was already overwhelming for her.
Is this too progressive?
It's extremely progressive!
"Understood, my Lord." But Ling Xi ultimately understood and accepted Tang San's new concepts, feeling deeply respectful toward him.
"Don't think I'm amazing. In this regard, I only know the basics. I'm not particularly skilled. The specifics require effort from you and the others here," Tang San shook his head. "However, there's one thing you must remember: our management style here is simple. Those who are capable rise, those who are mediocre fall. Anyone engaging in dishonest activities will have their wages settled and then be kicked out."
"As for the old employees... People are ultimately not emotionless creatures. But if incompetent old-timers use their 'experience' to suppress talented newcomers, then there's no need to sympathize too much with the old folks. We go by the rules here. We don't need 'seniority' based on time; we need 'experience' based on knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration."
Ling Xi hesitated, asking, "Although this makes sense, won't it hurt the feelings of those 'old-timers' if we do this?"
"We're not a sect or a clan. You work for me, and I pay you accordingly. It's just an employer-employee relationship. They don't need to dedicate themselves to us," Tang San said calmly. "Our wages here are the highest in Tian Dou. For example, elsewhere, even in places like the Royal Academy where nobles study, gatekeepers only earn nearly a hundred silver soul coins a month."
"And here, ordinary workers who assemble soul tools receive fifty gold soul coins per person per month. To enjoy such high pay, one must have corresponding abilities. Otherwise, they should make way for those who do."
"That's true fairness."
At this point, Tang San paused for a moment before continuing, "Placing too much emphasis on so-called 'relationships' is the beginning of an organization's decay."
"Of course, if the so-called 'old-timers' use their 'experience' to oppress others, I might compensate them twice their previous earnings for their past work when I dismiss them. That would be my utmost kindness... Some might even call me a fool for doing that."
Ling Xi laughed, immediately apologized, and said, "My Lord, you are truly kind."
"Kind? It's just about interests," Tang San sighed, then teased, "By the way, when I said 'capable rise, mediocre fall,' it includes you too. If you don't manage well, I might replace you."
"Please rest assured, my Lord. I will manage the Ling Tang Soul Tool Technology Unlimited Company well!" Ling Xi put away her smile, her eyes sharp. "You have shown me great kindness, and I will not disappoint you. I am even willing to give everything for you, including my body and soul!"
This sounds... almost like she's craving for his body?
Indeed, my charm is too great!
"In that case, familiarize yourself here for now. I'll head back," Tang San instructed. "As the steward of the estate, you only need to arrange the tasks for the servants in the estate by 8 p.m. every night. It's not a heavy responsibility. With others assisting you in managing this place, you'll have plenty of free time for soul power cultivation."
"After 10 p.m., you can come back here. Before that, I can teach you and Ling Meng some techniques for controlling soul power, vitality, and even mental power, as well as train your martial arts skills."
"Now that you've become soul masters, having soul power alone isn't enough. Learning some combat techniques to enrich yourselves wouldn't be wrong."
"Of course, I also need to collect some data from you. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement."
Ling Xi was deeply moved, feeling that both she and her daughter were incredibly lucky. Not only were they respected by the Count, but they could also cultivate their soul power and even received important positions from the Count.
She really wished—
—to offer herself!
"By the way, one last thing, don't ever feel like you're alone. Until you commit an unforgivable mistake, I'll be your eternal support..."
Suddenly, Ling Xi's heart pounded in her chest, and her vertical pupils seemed to turn into heart shapes. At this moment, her mind had only one thought: Is the count confessing to her? Should she accept, or accept, or accept? Oh my, how embarrassing!
"...But don't think that just because I'm behind you, you can do whatever you want. If you do something like that, I'll punish you severely."
Ling Xi's face turned red, and she exclaimed, "Punish?"
"Not the kind you're thinking of." Tang San realized what Ling Xi was thinking and couldn't help but sigh silently, realizing he had underestimated the effect of his handsome face.
Or perhaps, the side effects of the Triple Coil Overlap were indeed significant, capable of restoring someone's mindset to their youthful years... Is this considered a side effect?
"Ahem, sorry, my Lord, I got carried away," Ling Xi said, regaining her composure, but her face still had a hint of blush, indicating her embarrassment.
However, Tang San didn't mention it again. After a few more reminders, he left.
"Ilyas, the Triple Coil Overlap method currently only suits soul masters like Ling Xi and Ling Meng, whose martial souls have fused with their bodies. It's not universal. It might be difficult to use it on other soul masters, including myself," Tang San discussed this matter with Ilyas on their way back.
"Indeed. Before your martial souls are physically integrated, condensing such a soul ring is a big problem for you. Setting aside the Five-clawed Golden Dragon for now, the other two aren't quite suitable for the Triple Coil Overlap method," Ilyas also noticed the limitations of this method.
However, it's not impossible to cultivate.
According to Ilyas, Tang San could later condense a corresponding 'ring' around each of the Three Treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit after condensing the Qi and Blood Gold Dan, Soul Power Core, and Spiritual Soul Grid.
"Is that so?" Tang San pondered. "It seems feasible. Although the energy circulation pathways within the human body are still limited, if we condense three corresponding 'rings' and construct more complex and exquisite energy circulation pathways within them, perhaps my Three Treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit can undergo more perfect transformations."
"That's the idea. Although the human body is still very complex, there are always deficiencies in the conversion between the Three Treasures of Essence, Qi, and Spirit relying solely on the human body. Instead of relying solely on the human body, it might be better to condense a corresponding 'ring' around each of the Three Treasures and construct various different energy circulation pathways within them," Ilyas marveled once again at the wonders of this world, then continued, "With this approach, we'll have more extensive experimental space for the energy circulation pathways in the star Domain, the array trajectories of the Celestial Circumference Star Formation, the divine patterns within the Phoenix Wood, and so on."
"However, I still need to condense the Gold Dan, Heart Core, and Spirit Grid before anything else," Tang San understood that no matter how wonderful the theoretical deduction was, there had to be corresponding experimental conditions afterwards; otherwise, it would just be empty talk.
"What are you all crowding around for?"
Just then, a commotion came from ahead, drawing the attention of nearby passersby.
Curious, Tang San pushed through the crowd and found Dai Mubai and Huo Wu in the midst of it. Nearby stood Mu Yanyun and Mu Qier, their expressions somewhat awkward, but when they looked at Dai Mubai, there was both fear and resentment in their eyes.
The one shouting was Dai Mubai.
After the Elite Continental Tournament ended, Dai Mubai graduated from Shrek Academy but didn't leave, as he still couldn't face his elder brother.
"What do you mean by 'crowding around'?" Huo Wu put one hand on her hip, sneering, "You're openly flirting with respectable young ladies on the street, and I can't intervene? If it weren't for the fact that we're in Tian Dou City, I wouldn't waste my breath on you, playboy."
At the moment, it was a civil dispute, and if things turned physical, the patrol teams and security forces of the Martial Soul Hall and Tian Dou City would intervene.
"They're my girlfriends. I was just chatting with them. What's wrong with that?" Dai Mubai reached out to embrace the two women, but they both dodged him, looking at Dai Mubai with anger in their eyes.
"Heh, these are your girlfriends?" Huo Wu laughed scornfully. "Everyone present can see that you're not intimate with them at all, and they're even afraid of you... Tell me, you two, are you really dating this world-famous womanizer?"
Mu Yanyun hesitated for a moment, then took two steps forward, facing Dai Mubai. "We've broken up. Please don't bother us anymore, and don't assume anything. We came to Tian Dou City not to see you."
Mu Qier glared fiercely at Dai Mubai, echoing her sister, "What my sister said is right. We have nothing to do with you now."
Dai Mubai's face changed drastically, looking extremely unsightly.
In this world, he was always the one who broke up with others. When he left Soto City, he didn't even say goodbye to these two women... He didn't break up with them!
At first, when he saw these two women, he thought they had come all the way from Soto City to find him, showing some courage... But now, these two women actually said they wanted to break up with him. It was unforgivable!
As the aura of a Soul Saint emanated, Huo Wu also revealed a hint of Soul King-level soul power fluctuation, mocking, "Oh, both broken up? Still thinking of using force? Go ahead, once I get involved, I can officially take action and take you to the Martial Soul Hall for punishment. By then, it won't just be embarrassing for you, but also for the royal family of the Star Luo Empire."
Hearing this, Dai Mubai finally calmed down, glared at Huo Wu, then turned and left. Before leaving, he said to the two women, "Hmph, without me, let's see how you survive in Tian Dou City—"
"Whether to be someone else's maid, obediently serving, or to be my woman, pampered and loved."
"You choose for yourselves!"
(End of this chapter)