Wu Tong surveyed the gathering—fewer than a hundred people in total—and felt a wave of relief.
Even if he distributed three phones per faction, his current stock would suffice.
"This Spirit Tool Phone is a multifunctional device I've developed," he explained. "It can significantly streamline daily life, though widespread adoption faces... logistical hurdles."
While lacking proper network infrastructure, Wisdom King had modified the phones to operate via signal transmitters and receivers using spirit tool technology. Basic communication remained possible.
After the overview, Wu Tong produced a demo unit and began tutoring these natives of the Douluo World in its functions.
"SkyMessage—a communication app allowing long-distance contact between users."
"Marketplace—exactly what it sounds like. It sells everything on the exchange list, plus additional items with detailed descriptions."
"SpiritCam—functions like a recording spirit tool, capturing images and videos."
...
He methodically explained each feature until every attendee grasped the basics. Soon, the hall buzzed as people collected their phones and experimented.
"Remarkable!" Xue Qinghe marveled at his device. "Instant communication across distances? I could contact Grandfather from Heaven Dou City..."
"Communication? Pah!" A white-haired elder scoffed nearby before realizing he'd interrupted the crown prince. "Apologies, Your Highness! I merely meant—"
"No offense taken," Xue Qinghe waved dismissively. "The Marketplace is indeed revolutionary."
Meanwhile, Tang Yuehuas eyes remained locked on the "Rare Herbs" section, her gaze inscrutable as she studied descriptions of flora that could evolve martial souls.
"Wait—my contribution points show up in SkyMessage!" Feng Yulong suddenly exclaimed, drawing a crowd.
On his screen:
SkyMessage → Profile → Balance: 1,216,000 Contribution Points
"It really works! Does this mean..."
"Can we purchase directly through the Marketplace?"
Wu Tong confirmed their speculation. "Correct. All contribution points are linked to your accounts. Place orders via the Marketplace, and I'll handle fulfillment."
"For those concerned about privacy, an upcoming update will add spatial delivery—items teleported directly to you, no intermediaries."
Nods of approval rippled through the room. While nearby factions cared little, those from distant regions appreciated the time saved. More importantly, discreet purchases prevented... opportunistic acquisitions by rivals.
With the tutorial concluded, the delegates swarmed Wu Tong to exchange resources, then retreated to browse the Marketplace's treasures with the fervor of children in a candy store.
Wu Tong multitasked—having Wisdom King analyze incoming materials while selling parsed resources to the chat group for points.
An oddly harmonious silence settled as everyone immersed themselves in their digital hauls.
...
Nightfall, Heaven Dou City.
Moonlight dusted the streets in silver as the crowd at Wutong Courtyard thinned.
Not a single faction had made purchases yet. Each representative departed with their complimentary phones, intent on consulting their superiors.
Two reasons dictated this:
Major resource allocations required sect leaders' approval.
Many preferred to buy discreetly rather than reveal their choices publicly.
The notion of Wu Tong absconding with their resources never crossed their minds. His reputation rivaled Qian Daoliu's—a paragon of integrity who retaliated only when provoked (see: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan).
Wu Tong, meanwhile, cared little for their deliberations. After packaging Wisdom King's harvested knowledge and materials for the chat group, he grinned at his updated balance:
30,000,000+ Points
This approach was absolutely correct.
Had he gathered these resources alone, it would've taken years. The only downside? Most factions' coffers were now depleted. Future windfalls of this scale seemed unlikely.
Not that it mattered. Thirty million points provided more than enough seed capital. Once his plans gained momentum, generating more would become trivial.
Now... time to splurge.
Wu Tong dove into the group marketplace like a kid unleashed in a toy store:
- Micro-Wormhole Transportation? Essential. Buy.- Dimensional Curtain (cross-temporal travel)? Game-changing. Buy.- Nine Yang Divine Art (previously unaffordable)? No longer. Buy.- Immortal Arts: Outer Landscape Technique? Buy.- Planet-Cracker Cannon (ultimate trump card)? Obviously. Buy.
...
By the time his shopping spree ended, his balance had dwindled to a fraction of its former glory.
Surveying his spatial inventory and the flood of new knowledge in his mind, Wu Tong sighed contentedly.
"Wisdom King—archive and index everything. I want instant access when needed."
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