"But if that's all there is to it, how could its influence be so widespread, as if it were a single dominant force?"

Lin Xiuyuan nodded, this was exactly what he was wondering about, and looked over, waiting for Xu Yuanji to say something next.

Then Xu Yuanji smiled and said, "Xinyuan Pavilion is not only famous for its spiritual tea and beautiful women, but also for a third thing, which is little known to the world: information about Xinyuan Pavilion!"

"As long as you spend money and pay enough value, you can get almost any information you want from Xinyuan Pavilion. That may sound exaggerated, but it's pretty much true."

"Therefore, these three things combined are the foundation of Xinyuan Pavilion. This is why branch pavilions are scattered all over the world."

"Everyone believes that spiritual tea is the foundation of Xinyuan Pavilion, but in fact, selling intelligence and information is the real capital that allows Xinyuan Pavilion to stand firm in the cultivation world!!"

Upon hearing these words, a look of understanding flashed across Lin Xiuyuan's face.

I see.

No wonder the Heart's Edge Pavilion has such a vast influence, almost spreading throughout the cultivation world.

At least for now, Xinyuan Pavilion exists in the cultivation world throughout Nanzhou.

It's impossible to achieve this solely through spiritual tea, because local forces also have related industries, so how could they allow Xinyuan Pavilion to dominate?

I was wondering about this before, but now that I know the reason, it makes perfect sense.

It turns out it was an intelligence agency!

Given the complex and intertwined power structure in Nanzhou, only a neutral intelligence agency can avoid provoking conflict from these various factions.

For a moment, Lin Xiuyuan's heart stirred, and a shadow of gloom flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

Xu Yuanji looked at Lin Xiuyuan and continued, "So, Xinyuan Pavilion is not that simple. It was only when Manager Qiu gave you this VIP token that I showed a different expression."

"Such a token comes with many privileges. Although the Heart's Fate Pavilion's foundation lies in intelligence, spiritual tea also accounts for a significant portion of its business, and it doesn't necessarily rely on intelligence for profits. Furthermore, because the influence of different cultivation circles varies from place to place, ordinary cultivators may not be able to purchase the necessary intelligence, thus avoiding being targeted by local forces. Therefore, ordinary cultivators are not very aware of this, and only know about the Heart's Fate Pavilion's spiritual tea and beauties."

"But as long as you have a VIP token, you can buy all kinds of information, as long as you pay enough spirit stones. Your personal information will also be protected, and as for discounts, that goes without saying. Every time you come, you get a free private room and other basic benefits."

"This is a VIP status that many cultivators in the Purple Mansion stage cannot obtain. It seems that Junior Nephew Lin's reputation has truly spread far and wide."

As Xu Yuanji spoke, a strange light flickered in his eyes.

I already thought highly of Lin Xiuyuan, but now it seems I may have underestimated him.

Even the manager of Xinyuan Pavilion personally appeared and presented him with a VIP token.

After all, Xinyuan Pavilion is an intelligence agency. They might have discovered something unknown to outsiders. Perhaps Lin Xiu is far more monstrous than they perceive him to be.

Already possessing the potential to reach the Golden Core stage, if he were to become even more extraordinary, wouldn't he be almost certain to become a Golden Core True Person in the future?

For a moment, Xu Yuanji couldn't help but feel fortunate that the Xu family had prioritized the overall situation and disregarded personal feelings, willing to negotiate peace with Lin Xiuyuan. Otherwise, they might have truly brought a formidable enemy upon the Xu family!

At this moment, a series of thoughts flashed through Lin Xiuyuan's mind, and a hint of gloom appeared between his brows, but it quickly disappeared.

Upon hearing Xu Yuanji's words, even most cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage had not obtained the status of a VIP at the Heart Source Pavilion, so what merit did he possess to deserve it?

Even though he has some reputation and is already a genius of Lingxiao, he is only at the Foundation Establishment stage. There is no need for the dignified manager to show up and specially present such a VIP token.

Lin Xiuyuan thought of the Xinyuan Pavilion in Beihe Market... Since the other party makes a living from intelligence, they must have already obtained his personal information.

Anyone who knew his background information would probably find it a bit strange.

From an ordinary, mediocre talisman master to the current pride of the Heavenly Realm...

But Lin Xiuyuan wasn't too worried about it.

This is the territory of the Cloud Soaring Sect!

Since the other party showed up in person and presented a VIP token, it clearly implied that although they knew Lin Xiuyuan's background, they had no ill intentions and were sending a signal of goodwill!

Therefore, Lin Xiuyuan doesn't need to worry too much about this.

After the gloom dissipated, a thoughtful look appeared in Lin Xiuyuan's heart, as if he was pondering something.

"This time, I really owe it to my junior apprentice, Lin. Hehe, I was bleeding money, but I didn't expect to be able to break even."

Xu Yuanji said with a smile, his tone somewhat playful, as he picked up the pot of Spring Moon Lake tea that Manager Qiu had brought him and poured a cup for himself and Lin Xiuyuan.

At this moment, Xu Yuanji's attitude underwent a subtle change.

During their previous conversation, Xu Yuanji maintained a certain air of authority or power. Although his attitude remained friendly, there was always a distance between them, and he always maintained a sense of authority, which made Lin Xiuyuan keep his proper respect.

However, at this moment, Xu Yuanji's attitude seemed to have become no different from that of an equal, more easy-going and friendly.

Lin Xiuyuan keenly noticed this, his eyes narrowing slightly. It seemed the power of the Heart's Edge Pavilion was even greater than he had imagined. A single VIP token had caused such a change in Xu Yuanji's attitude…

Lin Xiuyuan remained respectful, cupping his hands and saying, "Senior is too kind. Such resources and spirit stones are a huge sum for us Foundation Establishment cultivators, but for a Purple Mansion cultivator like you, or a Golden Core family like the Xu family, they are just a drop in the ocean."

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