From the fusion of Tongbei Quan to the Longevity Martial Saint

After Gu Changyuan's explanation, Fang Qing roughly understood that the Salt Patrol Guard Reserve Battalion was roughly equivalent to a militia organization on Earth.

If war were to break out, the militia would often be responsible for logistical support.

The Salt Patrol Reserve Battalion was also involved in key tasks such as the defense of strategic passes.

Of course, the actual fighting was carried out by the salt patrol guards.

The salt patrol reserve battalion was not very dangerous.

Fang Qing took the wooden plaque and found it to be quite heavy.

I don't know what material it's made of, but it's very heavy.

In addition to his two identities as the head chef of the Fang family kitchen and a disciple of the Shanhe Boxing Academy, Fang Qing now has other roles as well.

Having the official status of the Salt Patrol Reserve Battalion is indeed quite advantageous when traveling outside.

If he had the sign for the Salt Patrol Reserve Battalion in advance and had shown it directly to Li Minghan, Li Minghan would have been somewhat wary.

Fang Qing simply cupped his hands in greeting to Gu Changyuan.

"Then thank you very much, Brother Gu."

Gu Changyuan waved his hand and said:

"I was worried you'd blame me for acting on my own initiative, but now I'm relieved!"

"Furthermore, Lord Lin greatly admires your method of using searchlights, so he has specially approved the addition of an account to your Salt Patrol Reserve Battalion."

"There are currently 50 merit points in this account."

Fang Qing was taken aback and stopped in his tracks, carefully examining the wooden sign in front of him.

At the same time, this was not the first time he had heard of merit points, so he immediately inquired about them carefully from Gu Changyuan.

"Simply put, merit points can be used to exchange for many things that cannot be bought with silver, as long as the government has them."

"And items that can be bought with silver will be discounted if purchased with merit points."

"Of course, only salt patrol guards like us, military personnel on the border, and government departments like the Six Doors can obtain these merit points."

Upon hearing this, Fang Qing immediately understood.

Silver was considered a form of currency circulating in the market.

In reality, many martial arts training resources cannot be bought with money.

These resources are all controlled by some government-owned shops.

These extremely valuable resources can only be exchanged using merit points.

"Brother Fang, don't think these 50 merit points are too few."

"An ordinary Iron Guard probably wouldn't accumulate as many merit points in a year as you do with this wooden plaque."

"It's only because Lord Lin thinks so highly of your torch searchlight that he made an exception and put a portion of his merit points into your account."

Fang Qing was stunned upon hearing this.

He felt even greater awe towards the Salt Commissioner, Lord Lin, whom he had never met.

Fang Qing was not a member of his salt patrol system, but he only brought out torches and searchlights, which made the salt patrol censor Lord Lin value him so much.

It seems this person is indeed as Gu Changyuan described, with excellent character.

When Fang Qing asked Gu Changyuan where he could buy a suitable spear,

Gu Changyuan led Fang Qing directly towards the central area of ​​Yancheng.

"If we're talking about the place in Yancheng with the best elixirs and weapons, then Wanbaoge is the place to be."

Today I'll take you there to familiarize yourself with the place. From now on, just look for this Deacon Liu, and she'll guide you to the best things.

Fang Qing had long heard of Wanbaoge, but unfortunately, he hadn't had much money in his pocket before, so he had never gone there.

The wooden dummy and strength training equipment that were added to the training ground in Zone A last time were mostly purchased from Wanbaoge.

After turning another street corner, you'll see a very impressive five-story building.

Before me stands a five-story pavilion with flying eaves and brackets, reaching straight into the clouds.

The glazed tiles shimmered with golden light under the sun, and the carved beams and painted rafters were extremely luxurious. The entire building resembled a golden mountain, exuding an awe-inspiring aura of wealth and power, leaving people breathless at the sight of it.

Gu Changyuan led Fang Qing inside.

"The first and second floors contain ordinary pills and weapons that can be purchased with silver."

The best pills on the first and second floors are those of the Body Tempering Pill level.

"The real treasure is located on the third floor and above."

"Of course, floors above the third floor can only be purchased with merit points, and are not open to ordinary body tempering martial artists."

The two chatted as they arrived at the third floor of Wanbaoge.

Two burly men stood at the entrance on the third floor of Wanbaoge, blocking the way.

Gu Changyuan took out his Salt Patrol Guard badge and said:

"I'm looking for Steward Liu."

The burly man glanced at Gu Changyuan's waist tag, nodded, and turned to go inside to report.

A short while later, a woman with a graceful figure, who appeared to be in her thirties, came out from inside.

"Gu Changyuan, I thought you'd forgotten about me. You haven't come to see me for so long."

Liu Ruyan was born with a beautiful face, her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were full of affection.

The tiny cinnabar mole between her brows is like a red plum blossom quietly falling in the snow, or a touch of ethereal beauty created by a trembling pen tip.

When she smiled, the mole on her eyebrow lifted slightly, making her face even more charming and alluring.

Upon seeing Liu Ruyan's disrespectful words in public, Gu Changyuan's face immediately hardened.

"What are you talking about? I brought one of my brothers here today to familiarize himself with the place. He'll be buying things here in the future, so could you look after him for a bit?"

Only then did Liu Ruyan notice Fang Qing standing next to Gu Changyuan.

She glanced at Fang Qing with some surprise:

"Gu Changyuan, you're actually calling a mere Body Tempering Level 3 kid your brother? Looks like your brother is no ordinary person."

The next moment, Liu Ruyan moved closer to Gu Changyuan and whispered gossipingly:

"You bastard, even if they are experts in the True Essence Realm, you don't seem to take them seriously."

"Today, I actually became sworn brothers with a martial artist at the third level of Body Tempering?!"

"Walking around in the street with such a little guy, could this child be Lord Lin's illegitimate son?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Changyuan's lips twitched violently.

This is the second time he has heard that Fang Qing is Lord Lin's illegitimate son.

"Can't you people think about the good things about other people?"

"Liu Ruyan, shut up!"

"Those so-called experts at the True Essence Realm are nothing compared to my brother Fang."

"Lead the way quickly, we want to see what good spears we have."

Fang Qing's invention of the searchlight will save many of Gu Changyuan's salt patrol colleagues in the future.

Fang Qing was protecting the safety of the entire Salt Patrol Guard, which is why he was so kind to Fang Qing.

"Why do you people always think so negatively of others?"

"Brother Fang, you've accidentally become Lord Lin's illegitimate son twice already!"

Fang Qing stood behind Gu Changyuan, her lips twitching violently.

However, Liu Ruyan is also a master of the True Essence Realm.

Through his own perception, he sensed that Liu Ruyan's cultivation level was not like Gu Changyuan's, which was like a red-hot furnace.

But it's clear that they are not someone I can currently match.

Fine, you've got the stronger fist!

You decide...

Seeing that Gu Changyuan was a little angry, Liu Ruyan quickly apologized in a sweet voice.

Fang Qing immediately understood that the relationship between the two was not simple.

Before long, Liu Ruyan began to sway her hips and lead the way.

"To be honest, our Wanbaoge doesn't have many spears in its collection right now."

From a regular spear worth 5 merit points to a treasured weapon worth 150 merit points...

I wonder what your price range is, Brother Fang?

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