The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

"A low-grade spirit stone."

Master Puning was shocked: "A low-grade spirit stone?!"

At their Golden Buddha Temple, even a single stick of incense costs a top-grade spiritual stone!

Who exactly is doing charity work?!

No... why does he feel like he's a big monk, but compared to Chi Miao, he's just a super greedy bastard?

This isn't going right!

Chi Miao: "One low-grade spirit stone a month? What are you thinking? Don't give me that 'I'm saving the world' look, okay?"

Master Puning hesitated to speak, "One low-grade spirit stone a month, that's not much!"

Chi Miao stroked his chin: "It's precisely because there aren't many that... I get more."

Puning was stunned.

Chi Miao continued, "If you release the 'Hybrid of All Things' for only one low-grade spirit stone, do you think how many people will refuse?"

Puning suddenly felt a chill run down his spine upon closer examination.

How many people would refuse?

Who could refuse that?!

At their Golden Buddha Temple, each incense stick contains a top-grade spiritual stone. Although these stones do have some unique effects, they still provide the temple with a considerable monthly income.

There are always people willing to do such foolish things, but Chi Miao's stuff is a genuinely good product, easy to use, and so cheap.

I doubt anyone would refuse!

Putting aside the other features that haven't been fully explored yet, the two existing features—Contact and Moments—are irresistible.

It's cheap and works well. The renewal fee is one low-grade spirit stone per month. People who don't know better would think it's a gift from heaven.

Everyone else spent a low-grade spirit stone, but what Chi Miao received... must have been in the hundreds of millions!

A single low-grade spirit stone is insignificant, but what about hundreds of millions?

Still hundreds of millions every month!

What a terrifying number!

Even the top ten sects combined wouldn't dare earn that much in a month!

It's terrifying to think about! It's absolutely terrifying to think about!!

Most importantly, Chi Miao will become the largest information entity as a result!

I just thought Chi Miao was benefiting the whole world, but now that I see... Chi Miao's ambition is quite large.

Her ambition is the whole world!

Evil capitalists!

Chi Miao smiled and continued, "This is just the beginning."

Master Puning immediately stood up, losing his composure and shouting, "This is just the beginning?!"

The value of this Hub of All Things is absolutely no less than that of enlightenment, and the important thing is that it has no threshold!

You call this just the beginning?!

What the hell are you trying to do? Do you want to control the whole world?!

Chi Miao smiled: "I can guarantee that no one else can build such a platform except me. In other words, I have a complete monopoly."

"A low-grade spirit stone is only the usage fee for the Hub of All Things. Basic functions can be used, but the video, text, and secret realm functions I mentioned will all be charged separately."

"There are two possible pricing models: a membership system and a buyout system."

"The membership system means that they recharge 100 low-grade spirit stones every month, and within a month they can browse some low-level videos and images."

"The buyout system means that they can buy a single work and watch it permanently."

"If we import cultivation manuals and guidance from experts like you, we can charge more. But I believe that even with the extra cost, countless people will still be scrambling to buy it, allowing us to create limited editions! Limited editions are even more expensive!"

"Not only will it improve the overall quality of all cultivators, but you will also suffer no losses. I will even pay you for the appearance and sharing of your cultivation techniques—a win-win situation!"

"If you feel that you haven't earned enough money, we can also integrate Google Play in the future to make money from the wealthy. With Google Play, we can also create tiered memberships, such as gold members getting free Google Play and platinum members getting an extra free reading subscription."

"Since we have tiered memberships, we can also capitalize on everyone's vanity by creating member-exclusive skins and chat boxes!"

"This one-stop service is a complete money-making scheme! Don't you think this 'All Things Hub' is a good deal? Isn't it making a lot of money?"

"Besides, once the spatial laws are truly implemented, I can even let you remotely sell your goods on the Hub of All Things. I'll take 20% of the platform revenue from each sale! It's convenient for you, and convenient for me too!"

Chi Miao's mouth is like a machine gun, relentlessly spouting money-making tips.

Master Puning was stunned and shocked.

This……

this?!

Is this even possible?!

It sounds like charity at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it's all about taking money!

Not only can it earn a good reputation and improve the overall quality and environment of cultivation in the cultivation world, but it can also form cooperative relationships with almost all the powerful forces in the cultivation world.

How is this any different from a financial chain that completely monopolizes the cultivation world?

Please don't make it too scary!

Master Puning looked at Chi Miao again and took a deep breath.

Chi Miao's intellect and abilities are truly limitless.

If the previous upgrade of Miaohua Continent made everyone remember the name Chi Miao, then once the Hub of All Things becomes widespread... Chi Miao will be forever remembered in history!

Chi Miao, Chi Miao... is no ordinary person!

Just then, Chi Miao looked at him again: "However, before I become powerful, I absolutely cannot reveal that I am the core of the Hub of All Things."

Upon hearing this, Puning nodded intently: "Yes, it is indeed not advisable to expose this easily. The interests involved are too great, and there will definitely be unscrupulous individuals. You are currently at the half-step Golden Core stage, and your own strength is indeed insecure."

Chi Miao: "That's right, so I have to find someone to nominally represent me and take the risks for me."

Puning: "We need to find someone to take the risk, so who are you planning to ask?"

Chi Miao didn't speak, but just silently looked at Puning.

Smiling, gazing intently, with a hint of reverence for her godfather.

As they stared at each other, Puning's face gradually stiffened: "It can't be... it's me again, can it?"

Chi Miao blinked: "Is it okay? With Jinfo Temple as our brand, people will feel more at ease?"

Puning: "..."

He's being made to bear all the bad things and risks.

Chi Miao: "Godfather~"

Master Puning: "Alright, alright, don't frighten this old monk. Just say the word when you need me. But let me make this clear in advance... Jinfo Temple will also get a share of the benefits brought by this Hub of All Things."

Chi Miao stood up in shock and slammed his hand on the table: "No, monk, how can you be like this? These are all material things, worldly things! How can a high monk like you be so materialistic?!"

Master Puning raised an eyebrow slightly: "Amitabha, even a high-ranking monk has to support a group of people."

Chi Miao: "..."

Puning glanced at her sideways: "Otherwise, are we monks supposed to prolong our lives by consuming scriptures?"

Chi Miao: "...Okay."

That makes some sense.

Even monks need to eat.

"Then you'll get 10%."

Puning: "Good."

Chi Miao gritted his teeth.

She was heartbroken!

I originally came to you hoping to get something for free, but now I have to spend money!

She looked at Puning: "Now you can fulfill your promise from back then, right? Where's the message?"

Puning smiled and looked at Chi Miao.

"The message is..."