My bathroom leads to the celestial realm.

14. The road to heaven is wide and broad.

Xu Yan's gaze suddenly fell on the roadside grocery stall.

On the stall was a crystal ball the size of a fist, inside which was a fairy in flowing robes, dancing gracefully in the air, attracting many passersby to stop and watch.

It's quite like the scene in a period drama where people are watching TV.

He curled his lip in disdain.

The fairy's dance was beautiful, but a bit too plain. If it were a hot girl with bare arms and legs performing a passionate dance, these country bumpkins would probably stare wide-eyed.

Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt much taller, and a sense of superiority, looking down on all living beings, arose spontaneously.

That's right, Master Xu is just that shallow!

Just as I was about to walk away, I suddenly stopped.

Turning my head to look at the crystal ball, a thought suddenly popped into my head: This thing definitely has potential!

He immediately approached the stall owner and asked casually, "What is this?"

"This is called a memory bead," the stall owner said, glancing at him indifferently.

Xu Yan asked curiously, "How did this fairy from Zhuli manage to get in here?"

The stall owner chuckled: "What do you mean 'lives in'? This is storing the image of a fairy inside, understand?"

Xu Yan laughed: "How do I save it?"

The stall owner frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Nothing much, just wondering if this is for sale?"

The stall owner immediately nodded: "Thank you, eighty spirit pearls!"

Xu Yan clicked her tongue, feeling that the price the stall owner offered was comparable to her own two thousand: "Can I pay you back first?"

The stall owner immediately changed his tune: "Small business, no credit!"

"In that case," Xu Yan said, adopting the same expression he used to entice a little girl to look at goldfish, "Fellow Daoist, may I have a word with you in private?"

Seeing his mysterious expression, the stall owner became wary: "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Xu Yan joked, "In public, would I possibly harm you, fellow Daoist? I have a business deal I'd like to discuss with you."

The stall owner was even more puzzled: "There's nothing you can't say to others, so just say it here."

"No, no, things succeed through secrecy, and fail through leaks. There are too many people and too many eyes here..." Xu Yan glanced around, "How about over there?"

Seeing that the location wasn't far or secluded, the stall owner asked his neighbor to watch the stall and went with Xu Yan to a quiet corner: "So, what kind of business do you want to do?"

Xu Yan chuckled, a hint of lewdness creeping into his expression. He unlocked his phone, entered the password, and accessed the private safe, opening a masterpiece by a seasoned female teacher.

The film opens with no dialogue or plot, relying entirely on heartfelt body language to convey emotion.

Upon seeing the unprecedented and vivid images on the screen, the stall owner's breath caught in his throat, his heart raced, and his blood boiled. He grabbed Xu Yan's sleeve and said, "Name your price, I'll buy this!"

Xu Yan smiled reservedly: "I'm sorry, this is a magic weapon that has been bound to a master; no one but me can use it."

He then turned off the screen and unlocked it with his fingerprint, even letting the stall owner try it out.

Selling cell phones? What kind of otherworldly joke is this? I'm counting on this thing to turn my life around!

The stall owner was displeased: "Fellow Daoist, what do you mean? Are you trying to toy with me?"

Xu Yan smiled sincerely: "Magic treasures can't be sold, but this image is fine!" He gestured to the image-recording bead on the stall.

The stall owner immediately understood Xu Yan's plan and readily agreed, "No problem!"

"Excellent!" Xu Yan beamed. "In that case, I'll provide the content, you provide the medium, and we'll split it 50/50, how about that?"

"Deal!" The stall owner was straightforward and immediately nodded in agreement.

Why turn down a good deal that's offered to you?

"Great!" Xu Yan gave a thumbs up. "Then how about we do it this way, and that way too?"

"good!"

The two reached an agreement, and the stall owner immediately packed up his stall. They then found a secluded spot to exchange names.

The stall owner's surname is Luo, and his given name is Jiuxiao, a name that exudes domineering power. Unfortunately, his talent is average, with only the cultivation level of the second stage of Qi Refining.

In the mortal world, he might be looked up to, but in the immortal realm, he's just a nobody.

The two worked together to copy the three videos completely.

Strangely enough, the mobile phone video, which was originally 2D, turned into 3D after being transferred into the image bead, which amazed Xu Yan.

What a pleasant surprise! It has filled the last gap in transcription!

After everything was ready, they went back to the street and set up a tent. The stall owner then brazenly started showing forbidden films on the roadside.

The novel content and professional performance immediately attracted the attention of a large number of passersby. A group of eager men suddenly surrounded the ball, wishing they could dive right in.

However, just as everyone was engrossed in the story and it was about to reach a crucial point, the video suddenly stopped.

The crowd reacted as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over their heads, instantly erupting in uproar and condemning Luo Jiuxiao for being an inhuman son.

Shopkeeper Luo's smile remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and pointed to the shed behind him: "Fellow Daoists, this is the secret shrine of the Joyful Union Sect. If you wish to know what happens next, please give us a Spirit Pearl!"

He originally wanted to mention Huayue Tower, but Xu Yan was afraid of causing trouble, so he brought up the Hehuan Sect, a highly respected sect, and even asked if there was such a famous sect in this world.

Only after hearing Luo Jiuxiao say that it was something he had never heard of before did he feel reassured and boldly adopt it.

The group looked at each other, weighing their options.

Those who couldn't bear to part with the spirit pearl had no choice but to harden their hearts and leave, out of sight, out of mind.

Some, however, were so eager that they gritted their teeth, stamped their feet, handed over the spirit pearl, and went into the shed to watch the rest of the story unfold.

Others were indignant and relentlessly criticized Luo Jiuxiao.

Regardless of who he was, Luo Jiuxiao's smile never faded.

Make money, not shabby.

The news spread quickly, and bored people willing to spend a little money to kill time flocked from all directions, soon filling the shed.

There was also a group of people who arrived late waiting outside.

Xu and Luo exchanged a smile, and the latter immediately launched the VIP package as agreed beforehand. For only thirty spirit pearls, one could take away a recording pearl engraved with the complete video.

Add another thirty spirit beads, and you can choose either the second or third set of photos. If you take out eighty spirit beads at once, you can take away the complete set of three photos!

It didn't use any tricks like adding GG or VIP memberships, making it a truly conscientious product in the industry.

The otherworldly bumpkins were completely captivated, their hearts burning with excitement, and they couldn't stop praising it.

Those with quick wits bought all three sets of videos without hesitation and rushed off to find connections.

Luo Jiuxiao watched with envy, knowing they definitely wanted to sell this stuff to higher-ups, but he had no channels and could only sigh in despair.

The crowd continued to grow even as the night wore on, forcing Luo Jiuxiao to urgently add two more tents to accommodate the ever-increasing number of fans.

"I'm rich! I'm rich!" Luo Jiuxiao was so happy he couldn't stop grinning. Without even deducting the cost, he directly divided the spirit pearl in half and handed it to Xu Yan in front of him.

Xu Yan graciously accepted the gift: "Thank you, Brother Luo!"

"Hey, what are you thanking me for? It's a deal!" Luo Jiuxiao feigned displeasure. "I see there are many hidden mechanisms in your magic weapon. How about we continue our cooperation, splitting the cost equally?"

Xu Yan smiled wryly: "Brother Luo, it's not that I'm unwilling, but my magic weapon doesn't replenish its spiritual energy easily and needs some time to recover!"

As a seasoned homebody, I naturally have a lot of videos stored on my phone, but the battery is almost completely depleted, and I don't have enough power left to record another video.

Xu Yan had also considered whether he could charge the phone with his own true essence, but his control over true essence was still very rough. If he tried it rashly, he might ruin the phone. So he could only suppress this thought for the time being and wait until he was more proficient.

Furthermore, the market has already been ignited; continuing to release resources would only disrupt the market, while a steady and gradual approach is the long-term solution.

Luo Jiuxiao sighed regretfully and said, "Brother Xu, if you change your mind, come find me anytime!"

"Of course!" Xu Yan agreed verbally, but in his heart he made up his mind that he would never do this again unless absolutely necessary.

Simply put, it's just too damn cheap.