Chapter 327 The Life of a Disciple Is Simple and Boring

The time to speak freely passed by.

Deng Shouyan spoke from time to time at first, but as the time for the dedication ceremony approached, he couldn't help but become a little anxious.

"Why hasn't it been sold yet?"

He waited patiently for the game prompts, hoping that the items he had hung would be sold soon, so that after gaining spirituality, he could shine in the dedication ceremony.

Since the time interval between the last dedication ceremony was extremely short, the amount of spiritual energy he collected from his offline hands this time just exceeded five digits, which was really pitiful.

In the past, the dedication ceremony held once every quarter could collect at least hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even two to three hundred thousand.

Seeing that the dedication ceremony was about to begin, but his equipment and props had not yet been sold, Deng Shouyan felt that the agent was getting further and further away from him.

"There are only fifteen minutes left before the ceremony starts. Grandma is such a bear. Why is no one buying my equipment?!"

At this time, not only his mentality began to change, but also the chat atmosphere in the council hall was quietly changing.

【……】

[Arsonist: Have you noticed that in the past two days, there have been a lot more equipment on various channels in the Book of Trade, causing prices to drop a bit...]

[Martial Arts Master: Well, if it were normal, I might just buy something and update the equipment. But isn’t the dedication ceremony coming soon? I can only hold back my restless heart... Oh, what a great opportunity to buy at a reduced price. Why don’t you think no one buys it? 】

[Heavy Gunner: I have also discovered that some equipment has been reduced in price several times but has still not been sold. This is very puzzling. 】

[Knife-wielding guard: According to economic theory, it should be the sudden and continuous price cuts that have aroused people's wait-and-see mood. The wait-and-see mood will lead the apostles to have a "see and wait" mentality, causing sales to decline instead of increasing, causing the terminal to continue to slump. 】

[Therefore, at this time, we must stop continuing to reduce prices and increase prices in reverse, in order to stimulate consumption growth...]

[Singer: That makes sense! But I’m not the one selling the equipment, so what does it have to do with me? Well, you guys talk first, I'm going to the toilet. 】

[Weaver: There are still about ten minutes before the meeting starts. I will dive for a while while you continue. 】

[Wallbreaker: Me too. 】

【……】

Deng Shouyan suddenly found that there were fewer people in the chat list, and many people had left the parliament hall.

He couldn't help but react, and quickly left the Disciples' Holy Land and returned to the library.

"Don't these idiots just believe in the so-called economic theory of the 'Knife Guard'? Hey, you just raise the price. If I continue to lower the price while you increase it, I won't believe it and can't sell it."

Deng Shouyan clicked on the 'Book of Transactions'.

The Book of Trade will rank items lower than the recommended selling price at the top, and what is presented to him will still be familiar equipment that is slightly lower than the recommended selling price.

It's just that the prices of these equipment have changed again. Instead of increasing, they have dropped again.

Deng Shouyan was embarrassed. Several pieces of equipment had been reduced to broken prices, which made him very excited. If he didn't need to save his spiritual energy for the dedication ceremony, he couldn't help but buy it.

In a blink of an eye, those pieces of broken equipment disappeared, obviously they had been sold.

Deng Shouyan instantly understood what bullshit economic theory it was, it was just that the price reduction was not severe enough.

Once the equipment is broken and sold, the profit is much greater than the handling fee of the trading book, making it very profitable. Even if the equipment is not suitable, someone will buy it, resell it, and sell it slowly to make a small profit.

He gritted his teeth and painfully lowered the price again, marking everything with a fracture price.

Soon, the game prompted the transaction text.

[Your ‘Knight’s Kite Shield’ (rare + level equipment) has been sold, deducting the handling fee and obtaining spirituality: 28500]

[Your ‘Snake Chain Armor’ (rare + level equipment) has been sold, deducting the handling fee and gaining spirituality: 19,000]

【your……】

【you……】

Deng Shouyan had mixed feelings in his heart. He said his body hurt but he was also a little happy. He said he was happy but he also felt an inexplicable sadness.

Seeing the equipment that I had worked so hard to save being sold for so little money was an indescribable feeling.

"There is no turning back! We must win the position of agent!"

He quickly returned to the 'Holy Land of the Disciples' and entered Council Hall No. 12.

At this time, the dedication ceremony was about to begin, and the speech list was constantly filled with text. Most people were feeling weird because their equipment had not yet been sold, but a few people seemed to have gathered their spiritual energy and were talking about topics related to 'agent'.

Deng Shouyan was full of confidence at this time, and before Lord Cain came to the council chamber, he also started talking dirty words in the chat room.

The apostles didn't know that Lord Cain had already been in the council chamber, watching them speak happily.

They even secretly arranged two trustees to induce them.

[The dedication ceremony officially begins! 】

Deng Shouyan was shocked and quickly prepared his formation.

Although the dedication ceremony has been opened, the chat window for free speech has not disappeared.

However, this was the first time for everyone to participate in Lord Cain's dedication ceremony, and no one dared to speak carelessly in front of Lord Disciple.

[Two figures in black robes appeared behind the presiding desk, and the voices under the black robes spread throughout the parliament hall. 】

[Cain: Opening the door to a new world requires your pious dedication. 】

[Cain: This dedication ceremony is still in the form of public registration. My assistant, the arsonist, will record the amount of everyone's donation throughout the process. 】

[The accumulated donation amount has always been the constant standard for measuring the number of people entering the ‘New World Gate’. 】

[In order to usher in the new world as soon as possible, please contribute your part. 】

Deng Shouyan has participated in many dedication ceremonies and can recite the ritual speeches with his eyes closed.

The character of his new superior, Lord Cain, could not be judged from the opening remarks of the ceremony alone.

He looked at his savings figures. Most of the items had been sold, and his savings had just exceeded six figures.

This number is not as much as his usual donation amount, but it is the limit of what he can achieve.

[Arsonist: In order of seat numbers, let’s start the dedication ceremony...]

[The first devotee—Martial Arts Master! 】

【……】

[Apostle ‘Martial Arts Master’ donated 21,500 spiritual points. 】

[Martial Arts Master: Dear Lord Cain, my devout heart can be seen from the sun and the moon. However, the time since the last dedication ceremony was too short, and I am really powerless...]

[Cain: I know you are incompetent. 】

In a corner of Jiangnan Province, a martial artist looked at the text, widened his eyes, and shouted crazily in his heart: "My lord, I am powerless, not incompetent..."

He quickly typed a long string of text in an attempt to explain it to the adults.

[Martial Arts Master: Sir, I...]

[Cain: Next. 】

The martial artist was silenced before he finished his speech. He couldn't help but fell into a daze. He knew that he might never be able to sit in the position of agent in this life.

Deng Shouyan's heart skipped a beat.

To be honest, the spiritual contribution of martial arts masters is not that small. Of course, compared with the spiritual contribution of a minimum of 100,000 in ordinary times, it is indeed a bit unsightly.

But considering the time issue, such a situation is understandable. If I don't sell equipment, the spiritual figures I contribute are not even as good as those of martial arts masters.

"This Lord Cain doesn't seem to be a merciful Lord..."

Deng Shouyan couldn't help but think of the rumors. According to reliable sources, there were 23 disciples running together with Lord Cain.

Except for the two who quit the campaign midway and ran away, none of the remaining candidates survived. They were all killed by Lord Cain!

"It's so cruel and terrifying!"

Deng Shouyan couldn't help but begin to figure out Lord Cain's temperament. Judging from the current situation, this boss was undoubtedly a ruthless and ruthless man who ran the army.

Although the 'martial arts master' dedicated very little spirituality, he was the first to do so, so that the code name of the martial arts master in the speech list suddenly rose to the first place, and after the code name there was the words 'dedication of spirituality 21,500 points' .

For a time, the free speech channel was filled with chaos.

[XXX: This is the first time I have seen a player who can become the first in the list with 20,000 souls. Martial Arts Master, you are really proud of our Jiangnan Province! 】

[XXX: Faced with Lord Cain, the disciple of the Holy Land, how can you get 20,000 souls? If I were you, I could kill you with a piece of tofu. 】

[XXX: You sell equipment without spirituality. How dare you say you are pious after giving so little? I bother! 】

【……】

Deng Shouyan, relying on his spiritual strength, also joined the denunciation army, trying to attract the attention of Lord Cain.

[Arsonist: The second devotee—The Weaver! 】

[Apostle ‘Weaver’ donated 85,300 spiritual points. 】

[Weaver: Lord Cain, it is my greatest honor to be your subordinate. I am so grateful that I can only express my piety with sincere dedication! 】

[Cain: Very good, I remember your name and feel your piety. 】

After the Weaver's donation was completed, his codename was unsurprisingly ranked first on the list, and the words "Dedicate 85,300 spiritual points" were extremely conspicuous.

The Free Channel suddenly became excited again.

[XXX: Weaver, I remember you said before that you couldn’t sell equipment? Where do you get so much spirituality? 】

[XXX: Haha, this kind of person does one thing on the surface but another behind the scenes. He can be called an old sow wearing a bra after another. Lord Cain has a keen eye and knows people, so he will not be deceived by the weaver. 】

[Weaver: Damn, can’t I use the spirituality I won from fighting in the ring! 】

[XXX: Ask your conscience, do you believe it? 】

【……】

The free chat room was in full swing, and the dedication ceremony was also in full swing.

Deng Shouyan had participated in many dedication ceremonies, but he still lost himself in the fierce atmosphere of competing for the list. He wished that it would be his turn to donate next and strive to occupy a place on the list.

Everyone was competing with each other on the way to the rankings, and everyone was jealous.

However, most of the apostles do not have much savings. When they originally donated, they basically donated whole amounts, but now they even donate fractions, which shows the fierceness of the competition for the list.

He looked at the list again. Those who gave less were only over 10,000, those who were slightly better were between 20,000 and 30,000, and those who gave more than 50,000 were already very rare, which was quite shabby compared with the usual dedication ceremonies.

The number one on the list has been changed. It is the "guard with a knife" who talks about economic theory and persuades people to increase prices. His donation amount is the highest among all, with a total of two hundred thousand souls!

"Fortunately, my lord has spoken out and said that there is more than one agent position, otherwise I might have left empty-handed today."

In fact, even if there is only one agent position, Deng Shouyan still wants his code name to be among the best.

God knows if the 'Knife Guard' is agent material.

If his ability is not enough and Lord Cain removes his position one day, the first candidate to be considered will definitely be the apostle on the list.

To put it another way, if you can’t be an agent, you can just be the agent’s deputy!

Deng Shouyan's seat number was ranked later, and as the dedication ceremony progressed, it was his turn soon.

[Arsonist: The next devotee—the Little Knight! 】

[Please enter the spiritual amount you want to donate...]

At this time, in addition to the first one on the list, there are two other apostles who have donated more than 100,000.

Deng Shouyan's deposit just exceeded 100,000, and he would be able to reach the fourth place after dedication.

"I'll just go for it!"

In order to prevent others from succeeding him, he dedicated all his spirituality.

[Apostle ‘Little Knight’ donated 108848 spiritual points. 】

According to the ritual process, after the dedication is completed, you need to speak to show your piety.

[Little Knight: Lord Cain, this seems to be spiritual devotion, but in fact it is not. This is the most pious heart of my subordinates! 】

[Cain: Very good. It can be seen from your spiritual dedication that you are a capable person. 】

Deng Shouyan was ecstatic.

"Sir, what do you mean by this? Does it mean that... I can become an agent?!"

After he donated 100,000 yuan, the code name of 'Little Knight' ranked fourth.

The free channel suddenly had another screen crash.

[Knife-wielding guard: Oh, that’s good, little knight. If the fourth one is not enough to become an agent, would you consider becoming my deputy? 】

[Weaver: Damn, you’re the one selling equipment secretly, right? 】

[Slugger: What a risk. Fortunately, I donated everything I had left. If I wanted to keep a small change, I would have been overtaken by the Little Knight right now. 】

【……】

After Deng Shouyan had a hard time, instead of relaxing, he became even more nervous.

He stared closely at the rankings on the list, fearing that some devotees at the back would surpass him.

【……】

[Cain: Thank you for your selfless dedication. This dedication ceremony has been successfully concluded. Your piety has been recorded and will be included in the total donation amount. 】

[Cain: I believe that with our joint efforts, a new world will eventually come! 】

Deng Shouyan finally let go of his heavy heart and leaned back in his chair with a long sigh of relief.

"It's so exciting!"

He has successfully maintained his fourth position on the list. If there are more vacancies in the agent position, as a fourth-ranked agent, his dream will undoubtedly come true.

[Cain: In view of the small amount of this dedication ceremony, there are many devout apostles who did not have time to express their sincerity...]

[I have decided to appoint a temporary agent based on the amount of this donation. Until the next dedication ceremony, the agency area is under the sole jurisdiction of the temporary agent. 】

[Cain: The first to fourth place with the donation amount will stay, and the rest will be disbanded! 】

[The ceremony ends...]

Although the martial arts master has donated 20,000 souls, he is ranked in the middle of the donation list, and he is definitely not the one who has given the least.

But as the first person to contribute, he was already desperate, thinking that the agent would never get his turn.

At this moment, I suddenly saw Master Cain saying that the agent for this dedication ceremony was temporary. The implication was that the next dedication ceremony was the final battle to determine the agent.

He couldn't help but sit up in shock from his dying illness and shouted Lord Cain's wisdom.

He still had a chance, and he decided to work hard to accumulate spirituality from today until the next consecration ceremony in three months.

"Lord Cain, you will soon see the piety of your subordinates!"

The martial artist leaves the holy land of his disciples and dives into the chapters to clear monsters.

For a moment, the apostles in the council hall left one after another.

Only Lord Cain, his assistant 'Arsonist', and the four apostles with the highest donations were left on the stage.

Deng Shouyan was trembling with excitement, staring at the text, waiting for Lord Cain to speak.

[Cain: Jiangnan Province is vast and rich in resources. There are more than ten prefecture-level cities, all of which are under my jurisdiction. 】

[The agent appointed this time is the temporary agent of Runzhou City, and will be served by the 'guard with knife' who has the highest contribution. 】

[There are three county-level cities under Runzhou City, and apostles ranked second, third, and fourth in devotion serve as temporary agents...]

【……】

[Cain: You guys will arrive in Jinling at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. We will meet at the same place. I will arrange the specific matters. 】

Deng Shouyan's eyes turned red. He had never thought that he would be an agent one day.

Although this agent is temporary, he is confident that he can take off the temporary title and become a regular agent.

With trembling hands, he typed a text thanking Lord Cain.

It was Lord Cain who gave him such power, allowing him, a marginal figure in the Disciples' Holy Land, to stand at the pinnacle of power.

He made up his mind to repay Lord Cain to the death.

Even if Lord Cain asked him to blow up the official apostle's lair, he would not frown!

Deng Shouyan gratefully left the Disciples' Holy Land with the other three apostles.

[Arsonist: Lord Cain, did you donate too much for the sword-carrying guard? Why don't you go back and teach me a lesson? That's not how you should be trusted. 】

[Cain: Then you will come next time? 】

[Arsonist: I’ll forget it, it’s better for me to be your assistant. 】

[Cain: Get ready, we have to conduct the next dedication ceremony later... It's really tiring to do so many ceremonies in one day without appointing an agent. 】

[Arsonist: Yes, sir! 】

Lin Xun took one last look at the more than 1.3 million new souls, put down his phone and stretched, and couldn't help but sigh: "The life of a disciple is really simple and boring."