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Chapter 187 - 129: A New Source of Income (Part 3) · Oct 13, 2026

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151 Chapter 151 - 112: Human Life Is Cheap, Courtyards Are Valuable 2026-10-13
152 Chapter 152 - 112: Human Life Is Cheap, Courtyards Are Expensive 2026-10-13
153 Chapter 153 - 113: With a Clear Conscience - 114 Bentley’s Connections 2026-10-13
154 Chapter 154 - 113: With a Clear Conscience - 114 Bentley’s Connections 2026-10-13
155 Chapter 155 - 113: With a Clear Conscience - 114 Bentley’s Connections 2026-10-13
156 Chapter 156 - 113: With a Clear Conscience - 114 Bentley’s Connections 2026-10-13
157 Chapter 157 - 115: A Little Strange - Fame Spreading (End of Fourth Update) 2026-10-13
158 Chapter 158 - 115: A Bit Unusual; - 116: Renowned Far and Wide (End of Fourth Update) 2026-10-13
159 Chapter 159 - 115: A Bit Strange - 116: Spreading Fame (End of Four Updates) 2026-10-13
160 Chapter 160 - 115: A Bit Strange - 116: Spreading Fame (End of Four Updates) 2026-10-13
161 Chapter 161 - 117: Fame and Fortune – - 118: Furious from Embarrassment 2026-10-13
162 Chapter 162 - 117: Fame and Fortune – - 118: Enraged with Embarrassment (Part 2) 2026-10-13
163 Chapter 163 - 117: Fame and Profit – - 118: Furious with Shame (Part 3) 2026-10-13
164 Chapter 164 - 117: Fame and Profit – - 118: Furious with Shame (Part 4) 2026-10-13
165 Chapter 165 - 119: Still Have to Take Action 2026-10-13
166 Chapter 166 - 119: Time to Make a Move 2026-10-13
167 Chapter 167 - 120: Bring It On 2026-10-13
168 Chapter 168 - 119: Time to Make a Move 2026-10-13
169 Chapter 169 - 122: Heading Toward Tiger Mountain 2026-10-13
170 Chapter 170 - 121: True Memory / - 122: Heading Toward Tiger Mountain (Part 2) 2026-10-13
171 Chapter 171 - 122: Heading Toward Tiger Mountain (Part 3) 2026-10-13
172 Chapter 172 - 121: True Memories – Heading Toward Tiger Mountain (Part 4) 2026-10-13
173 Chapter 173 - 123: Drones - 124 Terrible Marksmanship 2026-10-13
174 Chapter 174 - 123: Drones - 124 Terrible Marksmanship (Part 2) 2026-10-13
175 Chapter 175 - 123: Drones - 124 Terrible Marksmanship (Part 3) 2026-10-13
176 Chapter 176 - 123: Drones - 124 Terrible Marksmanship (Part 4) 2026-10-13
177 Chapter 177 - 125: Ultimate Warrior 2026-10-13
178 Chapter 178 - 125: Ultimate Warrior 2026-10-13
179 Chapter 179 - 125: Ultimate Warrior 2026-10-13
180 Chapter 180 - 125: Ultimate Warrior - You Can’t Kill Me! 2026-10-13
181 Chapter 181 - 127: Run or Not? 2026-10-13
182 Chapter 182 - 127: Run or Not? 2026-10-13
183 Chapter 183 - 127-128: Run or Not? I Am the Mountain Master (End of Four Updates) 2026-10-13
184 Chapter 184 - 127: Run or Not? - 128: I Am the Mountain Master (End of Four Updates) 2026-10-13
185 Chapter 185 - 129: Exposed 2026-10-13
186 Chapter 186 - 129: Exposed 2026-10-13
187 Chapter 187 - 129: A New Source of Income (Part 3) 2026-10-13
188 Chapter 188 - 129: A New Source of Income (Part 4) 2026-10-13
189 Chapter 189 - 131: New Ideas 2026-10-13
190 Chapter 190 - 132: Favoritism 2026-10-13
191 Chapter 191 - 132: Favoritism 2026-10-13
192 Chapter 192 - 132: Favoritism 2026-10-13
193 Chapter 193 - 133: Attention 2026-10-13
194 Chapter 194 - 133: Seizing by Force (Part 2) 2026-10-13
195 Chapter 195 - 133: Seizing by Force (Part 3) 2026-10-13
196 Chapter 196 - 133: Seizing by Force (Part 4) 2026-10-13
197 Chapter 197 - 135: All Dirty – - 136: Caught in the Act (End of Fourth Release) 2026-10-13
198 Chapter 198 - 135: All Dirty – - 136: Caught in the Act (End of Fourth Release) 2026-10-13
199 Chapter 199 - 135: All Dirty – - 136: Direct Hit on the Main Board (End of Fourth Update) 2026-10-13
200 Chapter 200 - 135: All Dirty – - 136: Caught in the Act (End of Fourth Release) 2026-10-13

Chapter 187: Chapter 129: A New Source of Income (Part 3)

”Of course,” Dai Xingyan answered without hesitation, ”Originally, the Celestial District wanted to publish several magazines, but...”

She didn’t continue, but there was no need to. Did they really think the ”information barrier” was fake?

”Submission...” Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, he was a bit tempted, making money like this was what he longed for.

However, there was still a question, ”Does this thing make a lot of money?”

”Manuscript fees won’t be much,” Dai Xingyan answered seriously, ”but we have subsidies in Houjing!”

Competition in the Four Capitals and One City is everywhere, but Houjing is relatively weak in academics.

Houjing’s economic strength is solid, and its heritage is well-maintained, but precisely because of this, it’s hard for technical talents to grow.

Occasionally, a few geniuses emerge, and Taikoo will pay a high price to poach them, after all, in the Celestial District, Taikoo is the center.

Houjing can’t compete comprehensively with Taikoo, but after Dai Xingyan took office, she applied for special funding.

Her requirement for Qu Jianlei is: as long as you carry the ”Houjing” label, we will grant a subsidy upon manuscript approval.

No matter where you’re from, as long as you acknowledge yourself as being in Houjing, that’s enough.

As for the possibility of the other party being poached by Taikoo, Dai Xingyan thought the likelihood was very low, currently, there’s no need to consider it.

Firstly, Jian Lei’s actual prowess is still a question mark; just because someone is strong in hands-on skills doesn’t mean they’re strong theoretically.

Secondly, at the very least, this person is a Modified Warrior, yet is willing to live in the suburbs, indicating that they’re not very concerned with treatment or other benefits.

”How are the subsidies calculated?” Qu Jianlei asked with interest, if the subsidies are enough, do you believe I could write Houjing into bankruptcy?

Dai Xingyan answered without hesitation, ”It depends on the number and the type of journal it’s published in...”

Here, the publication of professional articles is similar to Blue Star’s - when civilization develops to a certain stage, it’s not surprising that similar mechanisms emerge.

Qu Jianlei calculated that the subsidy for a page of an article would be about twenty to a hundred silver coins.

But for top-tier journals, it’s not so easy to get published, and he’s not very familiar with the nuances.

So he suggested, ”How about this, when submitting, you help me choose which journal, is that alright?”

”Me to help you submit?” Dai Xingyan was pleasantly surprised at the suggestion.

She repeatedly emphasized bringing the ”Houjing” label, fearing that the achievement would be credited elsewhere - central city was the worry.

If she helps with the submission, the merit would be nailed down, ”Do you trust me that much?”

”Shouldn’t I trust you?” Qu Jianlei looked at her strangely, ”Would you actually take it for yourself?”

”How could I,” Dai Xingyan quickly waved her hand, ”stealing a Modified Warrior’s research results, that’s asking for trouble!”

Sincerely, she was somewhat curious, ”Are there many cases like this?”

Qu Jianlei spread his hands, answering somewhat helplessly, ”I’ve never submitted before, you ask me, who should I ask?”

Dai Xingyan asked confusedly, ”Then how did you think of such a possibility?”

Is it hard to imagine? Qu Jianlei was speechless, he had heard far too many of such scandals on Blue Star.

Thinking for a moment, he responded, ”Don’t assume the best in human nature.”

”Makes sense!” Dai Xingyan raised a thumb, ”I find your perspective very insightful.”

Qu Jianlei laughed indifferently, ”When can I submit?”

”Anytime,” Dai Xingyan answered without hesitation, ”Just come find me at the Maintenance Association.”

”Alright then,” Qu Jianlei nodded, ”By the way, can you get cultivation resources?”

He had already heard from Bentley that the Celestial Craft Repair Factory used cultivation resources for compensation, which he thought was a good idea.

If he made money through regular inspections, it was unlikely he’d be in a position to make such requests; generally, forces couldn’t provide cultivation resources.

So, in the near future, he wouldn’t be short of silver coins, but he should seek out major forces for cultivation resources.

”Cultivation resources...” Dai Xingyan furrowed her brows in difficulty, ”I’ll try, how much do you need?”

”Just convert the subsidies into cultivation resources,” Qu Jianlei’s request wasn’t high, ”I’m not short on money.”

Dai Xingyan nodded upon hearing this, such a request indeed wasn’t high, the Dai Family still had some energy to spare.

Nonetheless, her curiosity was piqued again, ”Would you lack cultivation resources?”

The question was still a bit probing, but Qu Jianlei was used to her way of talking.

To be fair, he rather liked this straightforward manner of communication.

”Isn’t such a situation normal? For instance, we might have offended someone...”

”Or, we might be going through some kind of ordeal... What do you think it could be?”

”I won’t guess,” Dai Xingyan shook her head cheerfully, ”So there are so many possibilities?”

Apparently, you haven’t read online novels! Qu Jianlei nodded, ”Of course.”

”Alright, it’s settled then,” Dai Xingyan nodded, ”How long will it take you to write?”

Qu Jianlei didn’t have time to answer before Flower Scorpion rushed in, ”Uh... there’s a small problem.”

”Got it,” Qu Jianlei nodded, glancing at Dai Xingyan again, ”If I’m quick, just a few days.”

”A few days?” Dai Xingyan was stunned by this, ”Isn’t it usually counted by the month?”

When she came to her senses, the other party had already left, so she asked Flower Scorpion.

”This Jian Lei... does he like to brag?”

”That’s quite an impolite question,” Flower Scorpion furrowed his brow but eventually said, ”He always speaks quite conservatively.”

”That’s great,” Dai Xingyan picked up her cup, downing its contents in one go, ”Okay, I’m off then.”

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