Star Sky Professional
Chapter 231 - 194: Handling (Request for Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 231: Chapter 194: Handling (Request for Monthly Ticket)

"Uncle Master, it seems you have gained quite a lot this time... I wonder if I could trade for some? Rest assured, I will provide three Spirit Stones for each point of merit."

Uncle Master Zhang switched to communicating through Divine Sense.

Han Qingyun remained expressionless, but his mind was rapidly calculating.

Although it was officially forbidden by the Heavenly Sword Sect to borrow or lend merit points, such transactions were unavoidable!

Moreover, it wasn’t a direct transfer of merit points but rather a private collecting of tokens!

What Uncle Master Zhang was interested in were precisely these tokens from the inner and outer disciples of Blood River Palace!

Such transactions, as long as they were discreet between the two parties involved, were hard to trace.

The Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn’t bother with such thankless tasks; they often turned a blind eye and let it slide.

’But... three Spirit Stones? Nowadays, private transactions among disciples already reached four Spirit Stones for each merit point, even five... Uncle Master Zhang’s reputation as a smiling tiger is well-deserved...’

Han Qingyun swiftly thought, ’Was he threatening me just now? If I refuse, will he assign me to guard a mine?’

Compared to Five-finger Peak, guarded by a third-rank array and the powerful Fang Xing,

the scattered spirit mines and marketplaces... were indeed the most dangerous locations.

Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators could be brutally killed.

Naturally, Han Qingyun didn’t want to go there. How could it be any good under the command of this man?

His heart sighed,

In this Cultivation World, for a Loose Cultivator to rise, it truly was difficult.

Even though he had joined an Immortal Cultivation Sect, once he needed to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill, he had to expose some of his capabilities, attracting covetous looks from all sides...

"This... Uncle Master, I’m afraid my merit points might be insufficient to be of any use, moreover... I’ve long known Uncle Su wishes to exchange for an Elixir to break through his Foundation Establishment midpoint... Uncle Su has saved my life; I should repay him with the kindness of a spring!"

After pondering for a moment, Han Qingyun replied in this manner.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Master Zhang’s eyelid twitched; if not for this Qi Cultivator having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator as his backing, would he have spoken so kindly?

Now that person didn’t manage affairs much, leaving all miscellaneous matters to the true person of the green robe; Five-finger Peak was practically dominated by Qingxuan Sect.

Plus, with his former network of connections, even if a few low-rank Cultivators died, he could cover it up with the chaos of war...

With this thought, he responded with a flicker of a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, "Since Nephew Han values loyalty and righteousness so greatly, let’s leave it at that... However, before I left, I heard that Sister Su had already gathered enough merit points and gone to exchange for the Elixir..."

’Damn it!’

Han Qingyun’s complexion turned pale, looking somewhat unsightly.

He had been out and about lately, unaware of the movements within the sect. He didn’t expect Uncle Su had already collected enough merit points.

His attempt to use the other as a shield was laid bare and pointed out,

Now, not only had he greatly offended Uncle Master Zhang, but this could also lead to offending Uncle Su if word got out...

’However, Uncle Su is known for his generosity and we hail from the same region, were once subordinates... We are both considered outsiders within Qingxuan Sect, he shouldn’t really do anything to me...’

’My reputation among Qi Cultivators counts for nothing... The only concern is this Uncle Master Zhang... If he forcefully assigns me to guard a mine, I truly cannot resist, and if a foreign enemy invades, my chance of death is nearly 90%!’

Han Qingyun, looking towards the increasingly distinct Five-finger Peak, finally made up his mind...

...

After disembarking the Flying Boat, he first went to the Reward and Punishment Hall to hand over the token, looking at the merit points in his jade pendant, then immediately found someone.

"Brother Han... you want to borrow merit points?"

Meng Zijin’s lips were tightly pursed, "Why such urgency?"

"To be frank... we Outer Disciples, once our merit points exceed five thousand, attract jealousy... I am now compelled to immediately gather ten thousand merit points and then apply for Foundation Establishment..."

Han Qingyun planned to use Foundation Establishment as an excuse to avoid Uncle Master Zhang’s call-up, which seemed like the most feasible plan at the moment.

Meng Zijin looked at Han Qingyun and gritted her teeth, "I’ll lend! I have twelve hundred good deeds on me; I’ll lend them all to Brother!"

"Hmm? You actually..."

Han Qingyun was somewhat surprised and moved.

"Since that’s the case, I will immediately send a token to the General!"

Han Qingyun made a firm decision.

"What? You are sending a token to the General?"

Meng Zijin widened her eyes.

"Uncle Master Zhang has deep-rooted connections within the sect... Now that the key positions in the Reward and Punishment Hall are controlled by our Qingxuan Sect... Even if I gather enough merit points, he can find an excuse to block me."

Han Qingyun sneered, the untamed nature from his days as a Loose Cultivator returning, "We have a slight connection with the General, albeit shallow... but it’s worth a try!"

...

Atop Gold Peak.

Fang Xing fiddled with the Jade Talisman in his hands, thoughtfully, "Indeed... the crux of any system is the people... No matter how stringent the rules, as long as people enforce them, there’s leeway... Alas, pity that Wu Xuan from Black Sky Temple..."

He was aware of the disadvantages of being a hands-off manager.

As the sole Fake Core Cultivator and with Qingxuan Sect as her backing, the true person of the green robe could easily manipulate things.

But to Fang Xing, his personal cultivation mattered most.

Whether the Qingxuan Sect poached people or not, he didn’t lose anything.

On the contrary... if Lv Yi dared meddle with resources he valued, such as Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha Qi... he would definitely eliminate that Fake Core with a single sword strike.

"That Wu Xuan from Black Sky Temple, who also had disciples as his wings, could have been a candidate to counterbalance, or at least supervise Qingxuan Sect... if only he hadn’t followed the path leading to his own demise, just like his sect’s Core Formation true inheritor..."

Fang Xing complained.

Black Sky Temple was a Daoist temple, somewhat like a temple for grandsons and sons, where the temple heads were all surnamed Wu.

But choosing the path leading to his own demise, Fang Xing couldn’t support him even if he wanted to.

"Life is full of helplessness indeed..."

At that moment, a streak of blue light flashed, transforming into a female cultivator, who knelt gracefully before Fang Xing, "Your servant Lv Yi, greets the True Inheritor Sword Child."

"Take a look..."

Fang Xing casually tossed the Jade Scroll in front of Lv Yi.

Lv Yi’s Divine Sense swept over, and she immediately knelt down, "This concubine is guilty..."

"Very good, if you dare to argue, I’ll execute you right away!"

Fang Xing flicked his fingers, causing real sweat to break out on Lv Yi’s forehead. She knew if this Sword Child really made his move, she couldn’t withstand a single blow, let alone contemplate escape.

"I entrusted you with managing mundane affairs because I trusted you, yet you sought personal gain for the Sect... and even began to oppress our own disciples, isn’t it absurd?"

He believed that after this matter, there would be dozens, or even hundreds more similar or even crueler blood-soaked incidents.

But now?

It was just material to knock some sense into Real Person Lv Yi.

After all, he was still accustomed to being a hands-off manager, not truly caring much about this aspect.

"People from Qingxuan Sect in the Reward and Punishment Hall need to be purged... You shall take action personally! Moreover, call in a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Black Sky Temple and Five Elements Sect, as well as some Loose Cultivators to work in the hall... It’s better to employ them than regret it later."

Fang Xing pronounced the final judgment.

"Yes!"

Though Real Person Lv Yi was distressed, she truly let out a sigh of relief.

She almost thought she was going to lose her life.

"Also... about that Han Qingyun who wrote the letter, he once had a little connection with my elder, I don’t want to see anyone taking revenge on him later..."

Fang Xing waved his hand, dismissing Lv Yi, "Handle his matter personally... If you mess it up, for whatever reason, I’ll hold only you accountable! Go!"

At his current position, a mere Qi Cultivator was no longer worth his personal audience.

Leave it to Lv Yi.

...

On the other hand.

After sending out the token, Han Qingyun was extremely anxious.

He was terrified that at any moment, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator might come to apprehend him for punishment.

Within this Third Rank Five Elements Sword Formation, it was even difficult to run.

While he and Meng Zijin were trembling with fear, they suddenly heard successive bell tolls.

"Three rings of the Yellow Dragon Bell are to convene everyone for a meeting..."

Meng Zijin puzzled, "Could this mean another big battle?"

They didn’t dare to delay and hurried to the front of the Reward and Punishment Hall.

On the plaza, scattered around, were nearly a thousand Cultivators, with dozens of Foundation Establishments at the forefront.

Su Ye wore a green robe, his waist cinched with a gold belt, his face casting an anxious look forward.

Before long, a green light flew in, revealing the form of Real Person Lv Yi, who strangely held a green rope in her hand, stringing along several Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Isn’t that... Elder Zeng?"

"And Elder Liu, Elder Zhang..."

...

Many Cultivators whispered among themselves, creating a buzz of conversation.

Seeing Elder Zhang who had previously threatened him among them, Han Qingyun tensed up.

"These... look like major power holders in the Reward and Punishment Hall, the true backbone of our Qingxuan Sect... Elder Zeng, I heard, even has some blood relation with Real Person Lv Yi... How could he be bound?" Next to him, Meng Zijin was shocked.

"By the Sword Child’s order, I oversee all these matters... Today, there are villains who manipulate power, disabling reward for the good and punishment for the wicked, a capital crime!"

Real Person Lv Yi’s voice resonated in the ears of every Cultivator present.

Then, she pointed with her jade finger.

A Flying Sword condensed from Fake Core Power immediately pierced Elder Zeng through!

The remaining Cultivators, whether they were silenced by a prohibition or were simply too stunned to speak, said nothing.

"Doesn’t this amount to cutting off one’s own limb?"

"Why would the Supreme Elder do this?"

"Just looking at the Sect Master’s expression, you know, besides that one who spoke, what else could it be?"

"Now it’s just about sacrificing pawns to save the king, if not tough measures taken, it might be themselves who end up dead..."

The group of Cultivators discussed animatedly, with the suppressed Loose Cultivators even feeling somewhat exultant.

After killing a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators and promoting outsiders into the Reward and Punishment Hall, Real Person Lv Yi let the crowd disperse.

But just then, Han Qingyun shuddered, lingering behind.

After a moment, he grimaced and stepped into the Reward and Punishment Hall, only to see the smiling Real Person Lv Yi, and quickly bowed deeply, "Honored to meet you, Supreme Elder..."

"In our Sect, although there are many worms, there are not a few talents either..." Real Person Lv Yi appeared to be quite satisfied with Han Qingyun, "Your military achievements are sufficient to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill now..."

Normally, if those old ancestors from Foundation Establishment Families earned ten thousand battle merits to exchange for this pill, Real Person Lv Yi would likely make them wait.

Wait until the next time the furnace is opened, wait until there’s a chance.

If that old Foundation Establishment ancestor unfortunately dies in battle during this period... Then there would be even more excuses to delay.

But for Han Qingyun, his merits had accumulated, and he could exchange immediately.

The difference was like night and day.

"Thank you, Supreme Elder."

Han Qingyun received the Foundation Establishment Pill, excited in his heart, and prepared to go into seclusion immediately.

Real Person Lv Yi gave him some pointers on the techniques of Foundation Establishment, then seemingly casually asked, "I wonder what your relationship is with that individual from Gold Peak?"

Han Qingyun immediately answered solemnly, "I only have a little connection with that senior; actually, it relates to his elder as well, who I was fortunate to work under in the markets of the Wilderness..."

"I see..."

Real Person Lv Yi didn’t show whether she believed him or not, smilingly said, "Little Han... I’ve had the third rank Cave Mansion prepared below to assist your Foundation Establishment... If you succeed, you can take a position in the Reward and Punishment Hall... managing the treasury, how do you feel about that?"

"Thank you for your favor, Supreme Elder..."

Han Qingyun repeatedly bowed, yet he inwardly sighed wryly.

This young dragon slayer, how had he ended up becoming the Evil Dragon?

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