Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant

Chapter 542: 14 Shaoyin Mountain Quest Hall_3

Chapter 542: Chapter 14 Shaoyin Mountain Quest Hall_3

“So scarce…”

Wang Ba frowned slightly.

“Are there other ways?”

To his surprise, Tian Fu nodded and said:

“Yes, in addition to the tasks published by the Sect, if you are appointed by the Sect to serve as the guardian of some small countries, you can also earn lots of merits. It’s said that one can earn two thousand merit points even without doing anything in a year. However, the chance is very small. Our Wanxiang Sect only administers five small countries, so the position of guardian is highly coveted. Other than that, managing the Linglong Ghost Market can also earn a lot of merits, varying from seventy to eighty points to almost a thousand in a year.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba was somewhat surprised because it immediately reminded him of his master, Yao Wudi.

Yao Wudi is the guardian of Chen State. According to what Tian Fu just said, Yao Wudi earns a huge amount of two thousand merit points a year.

However, no matter how much merit Yao Wudi has, Wang Ba has no intention to covet it. He couldn’t help but ask further:

“What about other channels?”

He wouldn’t have a chance to become a country’s guardian, and if his position is too low, his salary wouldn’t be much either, so this path is irrelevant to him.

Tian Fu thought seriously upon hearing Wang Ba’s question. Being a cultivator who grew up in the Sect, he thought of something quite quickly and hurriedly said:

“Yes, according to the rules of the Sect, if you make a contribution to the Sect, you will also be awarded merits. For example, if you present the Sect with some unique inheritance, cultivation methods, spells, art skills, or if you have maintained the Sect or made sacrifices, the Sect will reward you accordingly.”

“Our Minister Cui, for instance, was reportedly awarded a lot of merits for inventing a recipe for spirit food. Oh, and Minister He and Minister Xin too…”

This was mostly similar to what Deacon Kong had mentioned before.

Wang Ba was a little disappointed.

If he had a unique inheritance, he could give it a try, but given the stature of the Wanxiang Sect, the possibility was slim. There was a chance to try it, but that wasn’t a long-term solution.

Therefore, none of the methods that Tian Fu mentioned were suitable for him.

After hesitating for a little, Wang Ba asked:

“Then, can’t spiritual stones be exchanged for merits?”

Upon hearing Wang Ba’s words, Tian Fu’s face changed subtly. He quickly scanned the surroundings to make sure nobody had overheard. Then he said nervously:

“Deacon, that absolutely cannot be said recklessly. In our Sect, exchanging spirit stones for merits is strictly forbidden! Those who break the rule could even be expelled from the Sect!”

Wang Ba was slightly taken aback: “That strict?”

“Well… it can’t really be considered strict.”

To Wang Ba’s surprise, Tian Fu started to defend the rule:

“If spirit stones can be easily exchanged for merits, then us, the lower-class cultivators, will hardly have a chance to exchange for treasures from the Myriad Cave. In the end, we will probably not even be able to acquire any spirit stones.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba suddenly realized.

Indeed, if merits can be exchanged for spirit stones, high-class cultivators can easily use their abundant resources to drain the merits from lower-class cultivators and then deplete spiritual stones by exchanging their merits, forming a double kill.

It would be even harder for low-class cultivators to advance.

Looking from this perspective, the system that prevents the exchange of merits and spirit stones is actually designed to protect the development of low-class cultivators.

The Myriad Cave ensures that most low-class cultivators within the Sect have the resources for cultivation. The resources may not be abundant, but they meet the basic needs.

Moreover, with the abundant spiritual energy environment within the Wanxiang Sect, cultivators with good talent and decent Dao-heart can generally come through.

The Sect could also grow stronger.

Of course, understanding is one thing, but Wang Ba was a bit worried. If he can’t accumulate a large number of merits, he either has to spend more time and rise in position, or he has to find another way.

“However…”

Tian Fu looked at Wang Ba, hesitated for a bit, then bit the bullet and said:

“In fact, some people secretly buy merits with spirit stones… mostly from new disciples who have just joined the Sect. These new disciples often don’t know the situation and don’t realize the value of merits, so they get deceived.”

“Some people sell their merits out of urgent need for spirit stones. Deacon, if you need it…”

He didn’t go on, but simply pointed at himself, indicating that he had his own ways.

Wang Ba was immediately tempted and asked in a low voice:

“What’s the price?”

Tian Fu, who had overcome his hesitation, became much more fluent:

“I’m not very clear, as I have never done it. But, Deacon, if you need it, I can inquire about it”

Wang Ba pondered for a moment. In the end, under Tian Fu’s somewhat puzzled gaze, he firmly shook his head:

“Maybe not for now…”

Despite his strong desire, Wang Ba treasures the peace of Wanxiang Sect even more.

He can accumulate merits slowly, it just involves a longer time, but time is what he has the most. There’s no need to take such a risk.

Although Tian Fu was somewhat regretful that he couldn’t help Wang Ba, he was also inexplicably relieved.

With the end of the conversation, Wang Ba no longer had any intention to stay around. After briefly asking a few basic questions, he immediately departed and parted ways with Tian Fu.

Halfway into his journey, he suddenly stopped, hovered in mid-air for a while. Then, he turned around and flew towards the west.

After a while, he saw a majestic mountain shaped like a crouching tiger, standing under the rising moonlight.

“Shaoyin Mountain…”