Above Destiny

Chapter 670 Don't Stop, Dog

crazy.

Before Hu Jian went mad, all the Chosen Ones in Haizhou had gone insane!

After the news was accidentally leaked, all the stock on the online sales platform was sold out in less than a night.

Even before this, news of Yue Miao's personal verification and Lou Feng's paper had already leaked from Huangji and the Association. Insider information is something that can't be avoided anywhere, especially with Ji Jue actively pushing things along.

Just ten minutes after closing, long queues had already formed outside the dedicated sales store... There was no stock available from the sales channels of the Tianping Chamber of Commerce and the association, while on the Huangji platform, the prices of purchase orders had begun to skyrocket.

In fact, the hype reached an outrageous level in the early hours of the morning.

If it were just a financial game, Ji Jue should continue to fan the flames, spreading true and false information to manipulate the market and stock prices. But as a craftsman, he simply cannot allow his work to be reduced to the same level as tulip balls.

Therefore, after issuing a very firm notice to all operators through the Huangji channel, ten minutes later, the stock of both the standard and upgraded sundials was replenished.

Those who had the chance to be among the first to try the crabs are already enjoying them immensely.

Even though some of the speculators had reservations about Ji Jue's actions, they could still tell the difference between having a big meal once and having a big meal every day. Besides... Ji Jue was no longer someone who could be easily manipulated.

"Well done, Yue Miao, really well done!"

At the hospital, Chen Xingzhou saw his beloved godson and beamed with joy, stroking his head repeatedly: "It's so good that you didn't die!"

"Ah...yes, is that so?"

Yue Miao was bewildered and dumbfounded, not knowing what had happened. He never expected to be so valued by the leader, but for some reason, he felt uneasy.

Whether one understands or not, whether one comprehends or not, it does not prevent the continuation of filial piety and parental love.

He nodded obediently, revealing a fawning smile.

Dare not speak.

After a long night for countless people, the next day, the moment the store opened, it was instantly packed with people.

The direct sales channels in Yacheng, Chaocheng, and Xinquan, along with the distribution channels of the churches in Yacheng and Tacheng, experienced a terrifying surge in popularity that was both expected and unexpected.

Without any intention of creating a scarcity marketing campaign, the batches of movements that Loufeng has been planting day and night for the past half month have been fully matured and are now being shipped out in large quantities!

Unfortunately, it's only available in the standard and upgraded versions.

And everyone discovered that there were a large number of items that had never been seen before in the directly operated stores: rings, necklaces, and suitcases—all of them were alchemical creations!

At the same time, all of them are protective items!
Earrings made primarily of synthetic diamonds and amulets crafted from graphite and lead utilize the principles of solid alchemy to maintain mental stability and peace of mind.

Rings and necklaces made from alchemical mercury can be deployed to protect against small-caliber bullets.

The protective suit, made primarily of synthetic fibers and metal wires, is slightly heavy, but under sudden, strong impacts, it exhibits properties similar to a non-Newtonian fluid, then quickly hardens, capable of withstanding the impact of a regular truck or being run over by a boulder...

The glasses have crystal-polished lenses that can adjust their prescription independently. When activated, they can reveal the flow and anomalies of spiritual energy to some extent.

It also showcases a variety of equipment from the coastal industry, including modified off-road vehicles.

And, house cats, serving as home security guards and life assistants...

A wide variety of goods are on display.

It's a complete case of charlatanism!

Ordinary, utterly ordinary—no, it doesn't even qualify as average. It's just passable, devoid of any blessings. Aside from being mass-produced using alchemy, it has absolutely nothing remarkable about it!

Gemstone earrings and graphite amulets? They only serve to isolate external influences as much as possible. If the spiritual energy is even slightly stronger, they would probably collapse on their own. How could they possibly block the heart's core?
A ring made of alchemical mercury, supposed to protect against bullets? Even if the caliber is slightly larger, it's completely useless!

Can a full-body protective suit that can withstand a truck's impact withstand a punch from the Chosen One? And if one punch isn't enough, will it take another? It's a disposable item; it won't even withstand a second punch!

The crystal glasses can make you see spiritual energy, but the effect is too weak; they're basically just toys.

Are they putting on a monkey show?
Most of the chosen ones, after looking at it with great curiosity, would shake their heads in disappointment, look away, and not even bother to glance at it.

But some people's eyes were already shining...

The numerous alchemical creations that are far from enough for the Chosen Ones are more than enough for the non-Chosen Ones!

In dangerous environments, maintaining one's consciousness and rationality is crucial for defending against sudden collapses and crushing attacks, and even for foreseeing cursed spiritual energy or other changes...

The effect is not enough; conversely, it means that the spiritual energy consumption is low!

It's so powerful that even newly appointed chosen ones can use it with ease.

Even the spiritual energy consumed by using these devices can be paid for by the storage in the sundial wristwatch. Even if it can only be used once, it's still a profit!

No blessing was bestowed?

That's an advantage too, okay?!
Without blessings, there is no burden on the soul, and the consumption of spiritual energy is small. The meager spiritual energy stored in the wristwatch is enough to cover it. For ordinary people who are powerless, this is a life-saving charm!
Even the prices are incredibly reasonable...

These items are sundial accessories specifically designed for ordinary people! This entire set is a treasure made for those who are not chosen ones!

Even just a little money.

To activate this system, you don't even need an upgraded version; the official version, costing just over a million, is sufficient for complete control. Moreover, its internal spirituality can withstand the load, allowing you to manipulate and control it as easily as if it were your own arm.

With Punabantu's production lines running at full capacity, these nearly unlimited supply of cheap goods now account for a third of the store's revenue!
The vast majority of ordinary customers who walk in will immediately grab the official version, head straight to the counter, and add 800,000 to get the whole set in one go.

In fact, not just one model, not just one set!
Those who decisively opt for the upgraded version are mostly chosen ones who need the functions of a sundial. At the same time, they will also pick and choose, add a few accessories, and even ask the shop assistant to point out the off-road vehicle next to them that is simply an industrial monster!

Sales revenue was gushing out like a waterfall, and the cashiers were completely numb to it.

Among all the customers, there are some who... with serious expressions, linger in the store for a long time before finding the smiling manager waiting in the store.

"Don't you have... anything even better here...?"

"You mean the premium version?"

The sales manager paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and bowed his head apologetically: "Ah, I'm so sorry, sales have been so high these past two days that we're temporarily out of stock."

However, would you like to take a look at these new products we've launched first? For example, this one, this one, and this one…”

No matter how the visitor tried to subtly probe, the trained sales manager simply smiled and looked at him.

The smile became increasingly meaningful.

If a customer is genuinely interested in the store's products, they can easily purchase a whole family bucket set, worth approximately four million yuan, and their membership level will be upgraded to Platinum.

And so, I finally enjoyed the private services of a VIP box, a 20% discount, regular updates on the latest products, dedicated customer service, an annual thank-you party, and a handwritten thank-you letter from Chairman Ji...

And, coincidentally, a premium sundial just arrived at the store!

Isn't this a coincidence?

Opportunity favors the prepared mind, sir!
This isn't good luck at all; this is your deserved reward... "Additional goods"? What "additional goods"? We absolutely do not carry such a thing in our store!

Mr. Ji taught us to treat all customers equally and never show any bias.

How about this, you leave your phone number and join the queue? I'll notify you and the other 400+ customers in the queue as soon as the goods arrive.

You said you wanted a signed edition? That's beyond my jurisdiction. I'm so sorry, the limited signed editions were all sold out before this time. I'm very sorry!

Strange sights were constantly happening in each of the franchise stores.

Most customers who come for the full version and upgraded version can buy everything they want without any obstacles, and customers who want the premium version can also get their wish after becoming a noble platinum member.

As for the signed edition...

Sorry, we're out of them all. We've almost sold off all the ones our chairman kept for himself. It's not easy for us either.

While the salespeople tearfully defended themselves, the scalpers and resellers enjoyed an unprecedented frenzy.

In today's market, the vast majority of autographed editions have been inflated to more than double their original price. Those who could afford to buy one for 60 million are now hesitating whether to leave it unopened and resell it later...

Almost all the limited-edition autographed sundials across all channels were released by Ji Jue's collaborators! And Ji Jue himself was the most involved…

Watching the money in his receiving account rise rapidly, Ji Jue was overjoyed, but at the same time, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.

What's wrong with this world?!

How can something be hyped up to such an outrageous degree?
It feels like it could be cooked a little longer.
Then, Coast Technology issued an announcement that same day.

The article states: We have noticed a lot of high-priced reselling in the market. Our production capacity is sufficient and there are no supply issues. We urge everyone not to blindly pursue high-grade products. The most important thing is to find what suits you and to consume rationally, etc.

In other public settings, when faced with questions from friends, craftsman Ji Jue publicly stated: Of course, the more advanced the sundial, the stronger its spirituality!

However, theoretically speaking, any version will work and will be effective; they are all my hard work.

Yes, that's right. The signed version of the sundial also has other functions. It can withstand the most severe curses and block the most vicious telekinesis. Moreover, it contains three complementary spiritual seeds that can erupt together, defend together, and share the burden. Wow, this structure is really amazing. As long as it is not overused, it can regenerate itself...

It's a pity that all my hard work and dedication only resulted in this many pieces; there's not a single piece left. What a shame, such a huge loss!

Later, after a test report from the Craftsmen Association confirmed Ji Jue's statement, the price of the autographed edition doubled again.

So that...

"Huh? How much?"

Lying on the beach on vacation, Chen Yubai stared blankly at the phone: "What do you mean I made money again?"

After inquiring about the specific sales figures and reasons, the Haizhou general distributor of Coastal Technology was stunned and couldn't understand: "No way, how can this thing really make money?"
I'm just completely supporting my brother!

The main point is, if they've made so much money, what kind of support is that?!
That's because my brother supported me!

Don't I want to lose face?
"Well, it doesn't matter how much or how little we earn anyway. Have we paid out enough bonuses to everyone?"
Oh, then add some more, and also, all the profits and stuff like that, invest them all in Coast Technology. Didn't they say they're short of money lately?

"What are you asking? Hurry up and go! I'm warning you, don't try anything funny, I'll go see for myself!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yubo stared blankly at the sunlit beach, cacti, and the old captain in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh.

Get out of here, you damn money!
But then he took out his phone again...

I made some money, let's celebrate and buy a jar!

Forget it, let's just buy a cannery...

"Okay, I understand. Then I'll accept it. It's kind of them to do this."

Ji Jue nodded calmly, not caring at all: "A-Shu, go to the warehouse in Workshop Zero, to container A51, and have someone deliver the contents to him. Remember to tell him to drive it himself and do it himself, and not to leave everything to others."

The rest? What else could there be? These are minor issues; you can handle them yourself… Oh, and give this money to Elder Deng. Tell him you'd like to ask the church for another favor. I'll send him the detailed list of materials later. That's all.”

After hanging up the phone, Ji Jue whistled, lay back in his office chair, and looked on with a large amount of material coming in through the Chongguang Church, feeling refreshed.

"Hey, Lao Lou, we can launch insurance and rescue services now. Hmm, let's tentatively set the scope within Haizhou. I'll have the department in Baibang take over."

Half an hour later, a service upgrade notification was sent to every customer's mobile phone screen—starting today, Coast Technology will launch the "Life is Priceless Emergency Rescue" service.

Customers can set their emergency number to the coastal security hotline, and will receive immediate assistance and emergency services if an alarm is triggered within the coastal area.

The emergency hotline within the city connects directly to the Security Bureau, while those outside the city connect directly to the Coastal Industrial Security Department.

Of course, it will cost a little money, but compared to that... life is priceless, right?
Meanwhile, to thank our customers for their support, Coast will be launching a permanent free upgrade service today, ensuring that every buyer can enjoy the benefits for life with a single purchase!

Changes every year, new every year!
The series of news pushed the sale of sundials to a new climax. As for the costs involved... wait, dude, what costs could there be?

The biggest cost is a fixed annual donation to the security bureau, with additional payments based on the frequency of donations. The coast guard outside the city only needs two bonuses.

Free updates and maintenance... In reality, it's about watching others' farms grow to a near-complete state, then taking them back to collect data and assess the qualitative changes, and harvesting the profits periodically!

Even every repair can be recorded and saved.

Using other people's spiritual essence to raise your own fly king!
From then on, apart from large-scale expansion and routine maintenance, they could be completely freed from the terrifying investment required by the Lord of the Flies.

Consumption decreased by thousands of times, while efficiency increased by thousands of times!
Moreover, this ratio is still decreasing and still increasing!
Every customer is working for Lord of the Flies through their own use, accumulating experience and undergoing a qualitative change... It probably won't be long before the third expansion of the Lord of the Flies' population begins!

In the simple office of the coastal industry, Ji Jue looked at the bleak early winter scene outside, but felt that everything was full of vitality and life.

They laughed so hard they couldn't stand up straight or close their legs.

When she saw the phone ringing again, she smiled even more.

"Hello? Yes, this is Ji Jue. Please rest assured, I'm ready to attend the inquiry meeting!" Ji Jue snorted and grinned. "I believe facts speak louder than words, and I will definitely be able to convince the council to vindicate my work!"

The association staff on the other end were completely devastated.

“Um, Mr. Ji, this inquiry meeting… is already being considered for cancellation, I think…”

"Cancel?"

Ji Jue interrupted him, asking, "Why would you withdraw it? How could it be withdrawn? I don't understand. Could you please explain in more detail?"

"Uh, cough cough, the main thing is that this inquiry, it seems, was a misunderstanding." The staff member sighed, looked at the work assignment he had received, and continued listlessly, "So, in the association's view, the inquiry meeting is no longer necessary..."

"is it?"

Ji Jue's voice turned strange: "Who said it's not needed? You? Or which master? Which director? You need to be more specific."

Moreover, for meetings that have reached the board level, whether they are held or canceled, shouldn't there usually be written notification and signed confirmation?

Ji Jue's eyes gradually turned cold: "I don't remember signing anything like this."

"This……"

"To be honest, I do have a little bit of an idea about pricing the relevant products... Now that everyone's here, why bother finding another time?"

Ji Jue said decisively, "The inquiry meeting must be held, it has to be held properly, you can't just cancel it like that! No way!"
I disagree!

So, can the interpellation session continue now?

"..."

Amidst the groans that sounded like he was vomiting blood, the voice on the other end became indistinct and stuttering, ultimately unable to offer any guarantee or answer.

Given his rank and position, he probably couldn't offer any decent guarantees.

Ji Jue hung up the phone.

Seeing the building across the street, he looked surprised: "Wait, you're really planning to open it?"

Once the inquiry session begins, it will no longer be a place to present facts and reason. It will become a complete mess, with one person after another taking the stage. The larger the scale, the easier it will be to get out of control.

Similarly, the more likely accidents are to occur.

At that point, with the push and pull of all parties, Ji Jue will lose most of his dominance and may even be used as a pawn and puppet...

"Whether it's open or not, I don't care, or rather, I don't mind."

Ji Jue laughed, "But if I can just start and stop whenever I want, then what am I? A joke? They can decide when to start and when to end, but I get to decide!"

Do you think you can get away with this without shedding some blood or losing some flesh?
Just kidding!
Do you really think you're a three-year-old who can be easily fooled?
The way of the embers is one of advance without retreat, leaving no room for mercy or magnanimity. If you don't press your advantage when you win, but instead 'show mercy,' you will not only fail to gain respect and understanding, but will also make a fool of yourself.

A "nice guy" is someone who can be easily manipulated because he's a good person.

People who can endure hardship will eat more and more, because they can eat a lot.

When talking to the Chongguang Church, you can disregard gains and losses and just do good deeds. But when talking to the association, you have to calculate every penny clearly and be meticulous.

Taking a step back only makes you angrier, and enduring it only makes you feel more cheated.

Since I'm not satisfied, then nobody else should be satisfied either!

Anyway, it's not me who's afraid of the interrogation meeting right now, so the initiative is on my side. If I really don't plan to reveal anything, then Ji Jue wouldn't mind stirring things up even more.

Just like how there can be a heretical cult in Tacheng... there can also be a mysterious one in the association!

"Don't worry."

Ji Jue laughed: "As long as you don't rush, someone else will rush for you."

Half an hour after the call ended.

Then, a knock sounded on the door.

Without any warning, and without even the two people in the room noticing anything, they looked at each other in surprise for a moment.

Lou Feng subconsciously reached into his pocket, but Ji Jue stopped him.

Shake his head.

He had already seen the people waiting outside the door through the surveillance camera.

"Please come in."

Then the visitor pushed open the door and entered.

I looked up and smiled at them, a warm and cheerful smile.

"Sorry for coming uninvited, I hope I haven't bothered you?"

A member of the board of directors of the Taiyi Ring Craftsmen's Association, one of the most powerful craftsmen in the world, and also the examiner for two people in the past craftsman examination...

Jiang Tongguang!
(End of this chapter)