MM Racing Chapter 999 Taxation is Inevitable
Chapter 999 Taxation is Inevitable
Chapter 999 Taxation is Inevitable
The moon shone brightly, and the commotion continued. The events on the divine island had not only caused a great uproar, but had also attracted many powerful beings who had received the message to break through the void and arrive.
Streams of light flew from all directions of the starry sky, carrying a divine quality far surpassing meteors. Large stars swept in from the sky, but upon reaching the area of the divine island, they all subsided due to the aura of the powerful figures present and the intimidation of the imperial weapons.
Even so, they couldn't contain their excitement.
An elixir of immortality has appeared, and it's being marketed as a commodity!
Even those who had old grudges with the Wind Clan put aside their past grievances and came to visit within the territory of the Divine Island.
An old emperor of an immortal dynasty in Zhongzhou, and the supreme leader of all schools of thought, was unwilling to die. There were too many powerful people who wanted to prolong their lives. When someone learned that this was the immortal medicine produced by the Holy Body, they couldn't help but sigh that this person could stir up trouble wherever he went.
However, there was nothing they could do. These people were about to try to venture deep into the forbidden zone in search of a chance to prolong their lives, but the old Holy Lord, who had ventured deep into the forbidden land and the Great Wilderness, had never heard of anyone reappearing in the world.
Without exception.
Therefore, cultivators like Ye Fan, who had survived the forbidden zone, were given special attention.
Otherwise, the three holy lands of the past would not have coerced Ye Fan and several other classmates into the desolate forbidden land to pick divine medicine. It was Ye Fan who created the opportunity for Zhou Yi, Lin Jia, Wang Ziwen, Li Xiaoman, Liu Yiyi, Zhang Ziling and other classmates to escape.
"He was a prominent figure in college, and he really only had one girlfriend, Li Xiaoman. What about the other female classmates?"
As Ye Fan reminisced about the past, a rather discordant voice suddenly rang out from the side.
"Ye Zi was very devoted. Many girls had a crush on him back then, but his heart was always with Li Xiaoman."
Pang Bo, who came from the demon race, left Ye Fan with no privacy whatsoever, while Su Lin was holding a quill pen dipped in ink, intently taking notes.
Ye Fan went up and saw that they were all familiar names.
Golden Celestial Maiden, Brahma Immortal, Holy Maiden of Yao Guang, Holy Maiden of Zi Fu, Yi Qingwu—half of them haven't even appeared yet! What is this guy planning to do?!
"Don't get me wrong, I just want to host a dating show, would you like to be a male guest?"
Su Lin openly displayed the list of female guests to Ye Fan, making it seem as if the two of them were discussing the secrets of the Zhetian Chamber of Commerce.
"Whatever makes you happy." Ye Fan shrugged.
Having known each other for so long, how could he not know this guy's temper?
If he really wanted to do something, he would definitely make arrangements secretly, not plotting right here in front of me. That would obviously arouse suspicion, and it's not his style.
Moreover, even if these exceptional women were to appear here, with my current cultivation level, I could easily be addressed as their senior. What kind of inappropriate interaction could there be?
He has come this far step by step, his resolve unwavering, and he would never be as flustered as Lu Mingfei over such a trivial matter.
"good, very good."
Su Lin put away the quill pen and handed the document to the little girl on the back of the black dog: "These are all the bad older sisters who will come to steal your brother in the future. They are female demons who want to drain your brother's life force. Be careful of them, little girl."
"I will protect my big brother and prevent the fairies from hurting him," the little girl said bravely, raising her magic wand.
Su Niu Ma, I'm going to kill you.
Ye Fan would rather this guy was here to build a harem for him, to create some kind of chaotic love triangle like those seen on the internet in later generations.
"Children say the darndest things, why are you taking it so seriously?" Pang Bo patted Ye Fan on the shoulder: "You might as well use this time to think about how to deal with Zi Yue and Qin Yao, and you still want to pursue An Miaoyi, don't you?"
If you ask me, Yezi, you brought this on yourself.
Ye Fan had a slight toothache. He knew that children's words were indeed innocent, and he would have been quite happy if his little girl had said these things before. But now he had a bad feeling, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
I should have known better than to let my daughter study at the Heavenly God Sect. Some parents don't pay any attention to their words and actions.
He glared fiercely at Xiao Yan, a guy from a family with questionable family values.
"..." Xiao Yan, who was teasing his daughter with a spoonful of demon honey candy, remained silent for a moment and then suggested to Su Lin:
"The Wind Clan didn't annul the engagement this time, so why don't we grant him and Phoenix's wish? The annulment strategy is outdated."
good idea.
Su Lin nodded as if he suddenly understood. He would also find a timeline where Nalan Yanran did not annul the engagement as a way of thanking her, since he treated everyone equally in this regard.
Ye Fan rubbed his temples, ignoring the two guys who were affecting the overall style of the world.
Seeing that the outside was already packed with people, he took out a humanoid divine herb and walked outside. Its pale blue roots and milky white demonic feet shimmered with a crystal-clear light, and a faint fragrance wafted out, making people feel refreshed.
This humanoid divine herb, cut from Dao Yi Stone Workshop, has been revived on Water Mirror Peak after being nourished by Han Li's Heavenly Creation Dew (one drop every seven days), irrigated by the divine spring, and planted in fertile soil. It's perfect for using as a gimmick now.
The divine medicine, brimming with nine colors and radiant beauty, was presented by Ye Fan to the various powers. Its glow and fragrance permeated the entire divine island group.
This miraculous herb is shaped like a tiny person, just over a foot tall, with no leaves, and its entire body radiates a brilliant, flowing light.
There are a total of thirty recorded examples of the immortal herb throughout history, but none of them have ever taken on a human form. Is this an unrecorded herb?
The fanaticism and greed in the eyes of some cultivators were catalyzed to the extreme at this moment, but as Su Lin appeared behind Ye Fan riding an oxcart and holding a divine spear, those emotions were instantly suppressed.
"It's not that there are no records, it's just that it's been too long." Ye Fan seemed to know what these people were thinking, and he explained:
"This is the humanoid divine medicine that was once controlled by the ancient Heavenly Court's ruler, Emperor, during the mythological era."
Emperor Zun?
This name is too ancient for many people to recognize or recall; only the Holy Lords who had just experienced the bronze fragments would remember it.
First there were records related to the ancient Heavenly Court, and then Ye Fan appeared with the Emperor's elixir of immortality. Is this really just a coincidence?
Even Ye Fan suddenly realized after the introduction that the Emperor should be in the strange universe of the Path to Immortality. Putting aside the records on the bronze fragment, this humanoid immortal medicine was something they had cut out a long time ago. The two things should not be related.
"After Master Anlan cut it out of the stone archway at Dao Yi Holy Land, the main stem was destroyed, leaving only the rootstock. Our Chamber of Commerce used divine liquid to revive it and accelerate its growth."
A potion to revive the dead? A ripening agent?!
What is he talking about?
The cultivators, still reeling from the origins of the divine medicine, were struck dumb by a thunderbolt, and stood frozen in place.
The people from Dao Yi Holy Land carefully examined the roots and finally nodded with difficulty under the watchful eyes of many forces: "The leg part is exactly the same as the root of the divine medicine that we cut out from Dao Yi Stone Workshop."
The records related to the root of this divine herb had already been sent from the stone workshop industry to the hands of important figures, so after it was confirmed in the Dao Yi Holy Land, there was an uproar!
"That happened three years ago."
"Only three years"
"Restore an elixir of immortality?"
Many cultivators did not continue; they left hastily, harboring their own thoughts.
Ye Fan watched this scene unfold, then continued his demonstration without making a sound. Afterward, he put away the humanoid divine medicine in front of all the forces.
"What does this mean?! Didn't you say that divine medicine can also be purchased?" An emperor whose vitality was waning became anxious.
"Please be patient, everyone. If you are looking for ways to increase your lifespan or prolong your life, our merchant guild has all sorts of methods that you have never seen or used before."
Ye Fan explained, "The elixir of immortality is too expensive and contains the laws and mysteries of heaven and earth. It is more suitable to keep it by one's side to help people comprehend the Dao. To consume it like this would be a waste of its precious resources."
He secretly manipulated the Tower of the Heavenly City, which had already been cleared out, using the token hanging from Ye Fan's waist as a link, and an invisible ripple spread out.
Then, the void shattered, and a faint light appeared as a gate leading to the City of All Heavens suddenly opened.
The eyes of all living beings shimmered with light, and a seven-colored divine glow flowed out from it like mist, containing a life essence as abundant as the sea. An ancient tree, its roots shallowly planted in the central mud mound, extended outwards like a dragon's body.
A gentle breeze rustles through the trees, their leaves gleaming and releasing a delicate fragrance. A sense of antiquity washes over you, bringing clarity to your mind.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree. Is that ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree really in their hands?!
They were just taken away from the penalty area like that?!
"One hundred, five hundred, one thousand, two thousand, three thousand?!"
Three thousand tea leaves, and they're all almost ripe?!
Every year after the tea leaves of the Wudao Ancient Tea Tree mature, they automatically shoot upwards and fly away from the mother plant. At this moment, they are hanging on the ancient tree. In the past, there were only a little over a thousand leaves at most.
"It seems to be in a good mood today." Su Lin glanced at the 'Golden Fertilizer' woven bag placed under the tree trunk.
This brings us back to Han Li's meticulous care, much like the Qilin Divine Medicine in Su Lin's home, which was freed from the restrictions of the laws of heaven and earth, and was given a dose of the Dew of Creation every now and then, and also took a bath in the River of Great Dao.
If these good days continue, it's estimated that in a few decades, or even less, we'll be able to return to the state of the chaotic ancient times.
Most elixirs of immortality originate from the remnant souls or life imprints of ancient immortal kings, while a small portion are naturally formed and might even bring some of them back to life.
"Just as the Nine Li Map contains three thousand worlds, this world is the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce."
Ye Fan raised his hand in invitation and stepped inside first: "Since you are all guests today, I would like to invite you all to have some tea."
As the swirling, seven-colored divine light dissipated, the scene before us gradually became clear. The leaves of the ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree obscured the light source that seemed to come from nowhere, leaving behind golden patches.
Beneath the beams of golden light were various strange elixirs, precious medicines, and secret manuals.
The puppets in the Ruhua 4.0 series are dressed in the attire of female cultivators from the Eastern Wilderness. They pick up tools to pick tea leaves, pour them into boiling spiritual spring water, and stand on both sides with trays, waiting respectfully.
"Please make yourselves at home. If you see anything you like, just ask the price. But let me make it clear beforehand that some treasures are in limited stock, so please don't make things difficult for the merchant guild."
After Ye Fan finished his introduction, he stood to one side.
He had originally thought that the group of cultivators would have some reservations and dare not go in directly, but in the end, they were still attracted by the lifespan. The emperor of the Ancient Hua Dynasty rushed in first, picked up a cup of Enlightenment Tea and began to search around for items that could increase lifespan.
Then, many of the older generation did the same, leaving some envious younger generations waiting outside.
"This place is too miraculous! My life force has actually stopped flowing out?!"
"It's the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir?! I've seen it in our clan's ancient books! A certain Celestial Venerable refined an elixir that could even extend an emperor's life by 2000 years!"
"These are divine fruits from the ancient forbidden land, how come there's a whole basket of them?!"
"Wait a minute. There's a purple Qilin in that bag. And another divine herb!"
Inside Jin Kela's woven bag, the Qilin Divine Medicine had just poked its head out and shaken off some mud when it noticed a group of cultivators with shriveled skin, bloodshot eyes, and who looked like skeletons staring at it, swallowing hard.
"!?" It trembled timidly, then its eyes lit up with joy when it saw Su Lin.
Purple clouds burst forth, nine leaves stretched to the sky, carrying droplets of light, and rushed directly into Su Lin's arms at an imperceptible speed.
"Throughout history, ancient emperors have always been accompanied by elixirs of immortality!?"
Some people have made many connections. Every divine herb has its own will, otherwise it wouldn't be able to fly through the sky or hide in the earth, choosing its own soil to live in. Now, that Qilin divine herb has clearly recognized that person as its master.
Suppressing their fear, all greed and fighting spirit transformed into humility, and even more so, a sense of reassurance.
There's nothing about them that would make such people want to scheme against them.
"How did you manage to fool me again?" Ye Fan looked at the Qilin Divine Medicine with amusement.
It was clearly his home turf, and he spent ages talking, but in the end, it was all for naught compared to this treacherous herb that turned against him. He had planted it himself on Water Mirror Peak, but Su Lin had managed to steal it away.
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"I should have used my real name." The man surnamed Su, whose ID was Anlan, poked the Qilin's head and sighed, "You should have told me if you weren't full. Why did you have to steal the Enlightenment Tea's stuff? I could have just gotten you some historical projections."
The green leaves swayed and rustled, as if expressing their rebuttal.
It seems this isn't the first time someone has done this.
"Are you going to spread the news?" Su Lin asked, rubbing the miraculous medicine in his arms.
"I originally intended to return to Earth first, but now that you and the records of that bronze fragment have interfered, I have no choice but to move up the time." Ye Fan shook his head: "The Golden Age should be about to begin."
To put it in Earth terms, these sacred sites and aristocratic families all have ancestors who were once wealthy and powerful.
No matter how wealthy they are, it can't change the fact that the old God King alone can sweep away all the other families in the Eastern Wilderness. These older generation figures can't bring Ye Fan much profit either.
His target was the unborn races and ancient monsters hidden beneath the surface of the water.
"Please pay a 20% transaction tax."
"I have to pay taxes again?! Oh well, I'm in a good mood today."
When the Holy Lord saw the string of numbers on the bill, he couldn't help but gasp. Upon hearing that taxes had to be paid, he felt his scalp tingle even more. But in the end, he obediently paid the bill.
What matters is never the transactions, but the taxes.
The loss of 200,000 divine resources from a holy site's inventory will have subsequent repercussions that will spread throughout the entire world.
(End of this chapter)