Summit Farmer
Chapter 1831 - 1829: The Reward Items are Very Attractive

Chapter 1831: Chapter 1829: The Reward Items are Very Attractive

After hearing Brian Hughes’s introduction, Peter Brown asked, "Steward, if that’s the case, then Body Refining Techniques up to a Hundred-Star level should be attainable within the Sect, right?"

Looking at Peter, Brian Hughes said, "Divine Sect has rules in place. There are two sources for acquiring Body Refining Techniques: one is through the Sect’s teachings, which also includes a reward system, and the other is to rely on one’s luck and initiative—purchasing one, finding treasure, and so on. However, one thing is absolutely prohibited, and that is private teachings. If discovered, both the giver and receiver will be crippled. So, although I have a Body Refining Technique that incorporates up to Twenty-Star power, I cannot teach it to you. You must understand my position."

There are such rules?

Peter truly harbored the thought of getting a Body Refining Technique from Brian Hughes, not expecting to encounter such rules.

Seeing the disappointed look on Peter’s face, Brian Hughes said, "Don’t worry about this. With your current situation, you should aim to become an official disciple. As long as you become an official disciple, even if only an outer disciple, you’ll be able to learn Body Refining Techniques up to the 50 Star level. So, what you need to do now is to speed up. The contribution of Shengu this time will also be rewarded with a set of Body Refining Techniques. You should know that among the rewards this time, there is a technique that allows the body to withstand Ten-Star power."

There are such rewards!

Peter started to get excited at this point. If that were true, it would be worth striving for.

Seeing Peter’s interest, Brian Hughes gave a wry smile and said, "I have some not-so-good news to tell you. This time, several people who are responsible for cultivating Shengu are eyeing the Divine Artifact, so there will be competition. Among them, there are two people I cannot compete with. One was born into a wealthy family, their riches are immense, and I estimate he will use money to buy Shengu to make the contribution. If that’s the case, it’s entirely possible for him to contribute Shengu from dozens of mu of land. Another is a disciple of a Fifty-Star Elder; that kid was punished to manage the Shengu cultivation here because of some misdeed. He has much more backing than I do, so I can’t compete with him either."

Peter somewhat helplessly asked, "What should we do then?"

Brian Hughes replied despondently, "I don’t really have any solution. I had already lost the will to compete, but after seeing your situation with the land, it gave me some new ideas. Perhaps there’s still a chance to contend."

"You said they have backing and might spend a lot of money to compete. If they buy up a large amount of Shengu, what hope do we have?" Peter asked curiously.

With a laugh, Brian Hughes said, "Peter, you might not be aware of the situation. Cultivating Shengu is not that easy. If we were in the Purple River Star Region, they might indeed be able to buy from other places, but here, even if they have money, there’s nowhere to buy it. Every steward is required to contribute a base amount of Shengu, and I believe everyone is in a similar situation. The land that chore disciples can clear won’t be much; naturally, the amount of Shengu they can cultivate won’t be much either."

Upon hearing this, Peter felt inspired and said, "The Protection Skill and Energy Application Technique aren’t so easy to master either. So, are you saying that everyone will only manage to contribute the basic amount of Shengu?"

Slapping his thigh, Brian Hughes said, "You’re absolutely right. That’s exactly the situation I’m thinking of. Think about it, everyone will want to compete. Those who can cultivate more won’t sell easily and those with less won’t have enough to sell. So, what does their money matter if they can’t buy much Shengu? If we can cultivate a bit more Shengu here at this time, do you think we stand a chance?"

Peter thought quickly and said, "I don’t want to get involved in this. What if they hold a grudge against me later?" Peter’s experience with conflict was rich, and he immediately considered a key point. If he helped Brian Hughes and Brian ended up winning and getting the reward, Peter would have offended at least two Twenty-Star Strong Persons—this didn’t seem worth it.

Brian Hughes smiled and said, "Besides us getting rewarded, there’s also a reward for the chore disciple who contributes the most. For you, the most important item in the rewards is a set of Body Refining Techniques. Furthermore, if you manage to come first in contributions three times, you’ll naturally gain the right to become an official disciple."

After saying this, he smiled and looked at Peter.

Peter could only give a bitter smile at this point. Of the two rewards, the most important for him was the first one—a set of Body Refining Techniques that could help his cultivation reach the Ten-Star level, something he absolutely had to obtain. Moreover, if he managed to come first this time and did so again in two years, he would become an official disciple, ridding himself of the status of a laborer and learning even better Body Refining Techniques.

Too tempting!

At this point, Peter truly had no choice but to help Brian Hughes.

By then, Brian Hughes’s face was already filled with smiles as he said, "I don’t know how you managed to clear Thirty mu of land. Given your current situation, it’s possible that you could clear dozens more. So, for the benefit of both of us, I think you’ll work hard, right?"

Peter asked, "There won’t be any trouble if I clear more land, will there?"

"What trouble could there be? If everyone knows, they might even think you have potential. Maybe the Sect will even focus on training you."

Peter didn’t buy what he was saying, but now, he really had no choice but to put in the effort. He looked at Brian Hughes and said, "Won’t they come to kill me?"

"In the Sect, they definitely wouldn’t dare to harm you. You just concentrate on cultivating the land, and no one will mess with you."

Nonsense!

Peter knew that since the others had connections, they would definitely have numerous ways to deal with him, but now, this was the only path he could take.

Peter was also a decisive person. Knowing he had to seize such an opportunity if he wanted to advance, he looked at Brian Hughes and said, "If that’s the case, I will strive for it as well. However, I hope you’ll do whatever you can on your end."

Laughing loudly, Brian Hughes said, "Rest assured, I will definitely not interfere or investigate your digging situation. Whatever you need, I’ll support you with all my might. Oh, and here is a hoe that is better than yours—take it and use it."