145 The Mysterious Man (1/2)

No one cares about my Dharmic Artifacts now, but I will make them something that everyone will desire regardless of how high the price is after the tournament!

Wang Baole looked determined, but he had also been forced to behave this way. The feeling of being completely penniless was difficult for him to get used to, similar to when a wealthy individual was used to living lavishly but was suddenly turned into a pauper overnight.

This feeling forced Wang Baole to think of ways to sell off his Dharmic Artifacts. He slapped his thigh and stood up after taking a deep breath. After walking a few rounds around the cave abode, it became more obvious that he was deep in thought. He stopped in his tracks after analyzing and playing out his plan in his mind, concluding that there should be no major issue.

I'll do it this way! Wang Baole gritted his teeth and took out his voice transmission ring immediately to contact Zhuo Yifan.

”Hey Yifan, I heard about the tournament held by the Combat Pavilion. How's your preparation been? Do you need me to facilitate you? With me around, hah, you'll definitely… hmm? You already found someone to facilitate you in the match, huh?”

Zhuo Yifan was extremely embarrassed. He had originally wanted to team up with Wang Baole but was afraid that Wang Baole would reject him. After some hesitation, he did not reach out to Wang Baole and instead found someone else.

After Wang Baole made it known to Zhuo Yifan that he understood his reasoning, he put down the voice transmission ring. He did not give up, for he had decided to go all out this time around. Even though those Dharmic Artifacts of his had no reputation or branding, he would create them himself!

The best way to create branding and to build up a good reputation would be to astonish everyone with how powerful his Dharmic Artifacts were in front of all the spectators. The goal would be to throw everyone into disbelief that such an impossibly formidable set of Dharmic Artifacts actually existed in this world, such that it would make a lasting impression and simultaneously increase people's desire to possess them.

To put it simply, this was advertising!

As for the place to advertise the Dharmic Artifacts, Wang Baole had long decided. The location would be where the Combat Pavilion's tournament would be held. There was no other place that garnered as much attention as the tournament. Wang Baole was planning to make use of the tournament to create a strong branding effect for his Dharmic Artifacts!

After all, the Combat Pavilion's tournament had become the focus of the entire Upper Academy Island. Numerous people would be spectating it, and as such, as long as the Dharmic Artifacts could shine in the tournament, it would definitely surprise everyone and, in the process, create a good reputation!

In reality, this method of advertising had been thought of not only by Wang Baole but also a number of people in the other pavilions. Even though they were not exceptionally talented, they were also relatively skilled in their own domains. To these people, immediate wealth did not matter as much as a good reputation. Therefore, the annual Combat Pavilion's tournament was an opportunity for them to build a good reputation.

Their goal of sponsoring the disciples from the Combat Pavilion by giving them the Dharmic Artifacts, pills, or array runes that they had refined, as well as acceding to their requests, was to use the tournament to advertise and raise the worth of the objects that they had refined.

This win-win situation was naturally favored by the disciples from the Combat Pavilion. At the same time, the Dao College did not regulate against it. Therefore, new pills, Dharmic Artifacts, and array runes could be seen during the Combat Pavilion's tournament every year.

However, Wang Baole's plans were slightly different from theirs. To play it safe and to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances during the tournament, Wang Baole had decided to participate in the tournament, in order to ensure that his branding and advertising would succeed!

This way, he could make adjustments based on the actual situation. Even if something unexpected happened to his plan, he could immediately rectify it and publicize his Dharmic Artifacts to the fullest.

As he thought about this, Wang Baole grew alert. He held onto his voice transmission ring and thought about a suitable candidate.

Since Zhuo Yifan is unable to make it, then Chen Ziheng will be suitable!

With that thought, Wang Baole immediately sent a voice transmission to Chen Ziheng. However, he soon realized that Chen Ziheng had also found a supporting teammate.

That made Wang Baole frustrated.

In reality, like Zhuo Yifan, Chen Ziheng had thought about teaming up with Wang Baole. However, Wang Baole was thought to be far too superior in the minds of these people, and since Chen Ziheng was also a prideful person who was afraid of being rejected, he did not approach Wang Baole.