Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 533: Receiving Property

"Is this my personal Dao treasure?"

Miluo Dao Lord could hardly believe her senses.

A profound resonance echoed from the core of her being; this artifact felt perfectly synchronized with her existence, leaving her utterly mesmerized.

"So, my intuition was spot on. Walking down this path alongside you truly leads to the acquisition of a Dao treasure!"

The gaze of the Miluo Dao Lord, bright and intense, remained fixed upon Su Yuan.

"The worth of such an item is beyond measure. An eighteenth-order fused Dao treasure is already priceless, but for me, its value exceeds that of the entire Dao Court. What other conditions do you have?"

Her voice brimmed with undisguised delight.

Su Yuan replied with composure, "It is simply a matter of mutual advantage."

The Miluo Dao Lord released a soft sigh. This was a profound favor concerning the achievement of the Dao; she struggled to conceive of any karmic debt of hers that could possibly match such generosity.

Fortunately, she had already transferred control of the Dao Court to Su Yuan, which significantly lessened the heavy karmic burden. Had the sequence been reversed, the debt would have been insurmountable.

Upon taking the artifact from Su Yuan and probing it with her intent, she was stunned to discover that the final element among its fused Dao Principles was not the Other Shore Dao Principle, but rather the Bitter Sea Dao Principle.

This outcome caught her completely off guard.

A bitter smile touched her lips, "Without the guidance of Su Yuan's treasure, I never would have been able to synthesize the Other Shore Dao Principle."

These two principles acted as diametrical forces, fundamentally opposed to one another. She had managed to deduce the Other Shore Dao Principle in isolation; it was no wonder the eighteenth Dao Principle had eluded her for such an eternity.

Su Yuan stood by, observing Miluo’s bewildered expression, and let out a mild chuckle.

In such a vulnerable state, was she not worried he might launch a sudden strike?

Clearing his throat, Su Yuan said, "Enough. Stop focusing on it here. Return to the Miluo Dao Court at once!"

The Miluo Dao Lord immediately regained her focus and offered a grateful nod, "Thank you, Seven Stars! Should you need anything henceforth, just give your command. I shall return to continue my cultivation!"

After bidding farewell, she quickly departed the Treasure Star, exited the Nine Stars Land, and returned to her domain.

With a mere flick of his consciousness, Su Yuan descended upon the Miluo Dao Court shortly thereafter.

The moment his true form manifested within the Dao Court, he immediately seized supreme control. Endless secrets regarding the Court were unlocked for him. Dominion over the headquarters, along with the absolute authority covering every branch, transferred into his hands.

The defensive arrays of the headquarters, the vast treasury, and even the hidden realms were under his total command.

He proceeded to assess the financial health of the Miluo Dao Court immediately.

He anticipated that the institution would command a staggering amount of capital.

The Guardian Spirit, Little Star, materialized before Su Yuan, staring at him with undisguised awe.

"Hmm?"

"I offer my respects to the Seven Stars Dao Lord! I am Star Moon, your humble Guardian Spirit. Please grant your commands, Dao Lord!" Little Star declared respectfully, already aware of the recent shift in leadership.

"Mm."

Su Yuan asked, his gaze sharp, "What is the current total of Dao Yan Crystals held within the Dao Court?"

Little Star blinked in surprise, hesitating before responding, "Dao Lord, do you inquire about the liquid assets in the vaults, the figures recorded on the ledgers, the projected value of our owned mineral veins, or perhaps the combined wealth held by all our disciples?"

Su Yuan felt slightly bewildered, "What is the current inventory count?"

Little Star paused, then answered, "We currently hold 348 trillion Dao Yan Crystals in the inventory."

Translating this, it amounted to over thirty thousand Chaos Jades.

This sum was immense, providing a significant return compared to his initial investment. Furthermore, this only accounted for the crystal reserve, excluding the bulk of other assets.

However...

"That figure seems somewhat low," Su Yuan noted.

Little Star replied apologetically, "I report to the Dao Lord, the Acting Manager, Qingzhu, recently implemented an extensive reform, which utilized some 1,867 trillion Dao Yan Crystals. These resources have already been distributed among the disciples."

Su Yuan was taken aback and immediately delved into the finer data with his mind.

Indeed, over half the treasury had been depleted. The remaining 348 trillion was merely a fraction of the original holdings.

However, Gu Qingzhu had not squandered these funds.

Little Star elaborated, "Currently, the outstanding debts or contributions owed by disciples to the Dao Court total 4,078 trillion Dao Yan Crystals. These will be repaid over time, meaning our total asset ledger has actually grown, not shrunk!"

Su Yuan nodded slowly.

"That is quite impressive."

Little Star continued, "Lord Qingzhu's initiative has already succeeded in producing one thousand eight hundred Dao Venerables, over twelve times the previous number. The results of this reform are astounding. These new Dao Venerables will generate massive resources for us in the future!"

Su Yuan grasped the reasoning.

Even if liquid Dao Source was temporarily lower, the long-term outlook was much brighter. Furthermore, the overall vitality of the Dao Court had skyrocketed. Gu Qingzhu’s reforms were exceptionally visionary.

Sensing Su Yuan's focus on liquidity, Little Star added, "Our Dao Yan Crystal veins hold immense reserves, estimated at ten thousand trillion crystals. These will be extracted over time, providing a recurring yield of at least one hundred trillion crystals per period."

Su Yuan expressed his satisfaction. The Dao Court’s wealth was truly deep. The theoretical value of these unmined veins alone was equivalent to one million Chaos Jades—a staggering sum.

Little Star further noted, "Of course, if we aggregate the total wealth of all disciples, including their individual coins and crystals, it likely nears ten thousand trillion. However, those assets belong to the disciples themselves, especially the veteran Elders; their personal hoards are quite substantial indeed!"

Su Yuan narrowed his eyes upon hearing this.

He now possessed a crystal-clear understanding of the institution's finances.

Existing cash: 348 trillion. Accounts receivable: 4,078 trillion. Mineral vein value: 10,000 trillion. Total member assets: over 10,000 trillion.

"Dao Lord, this was the prosperity Miluo Dao Court built thus far. Under your supreme guidance, our influence will surely expand rapidly, resulting in even faster growth for our revenue."

Little Star stated, visibly excited, "Recently, representatives from the Blood Moon Dao Court, the True Knowledge Dao Court, and eight other organizations arrived to pay their respects. They await your audience. Shall I grant them access?"

Su Yuan raised an eyebrow in surprise, "What is their intent?"

Little Star replied with enthusiasm, "By tradition, they are here to pledge their loyalty to our Dao Court! An existence at your level of quasi-Dominator is sufficient to rule an entire Chaos Kingdom. All factions within the region will transition into subordinate roles. Those unwilling to submit will be forced to leave. Their presence confirms they are ready to yield!"