Nuwa, the goddess of immortality, said that cultivating immortality does not require spiritual energ

As the sermon ended, the sermon's lingering resonance slowly dissipated.

Several friends gradually awoke from their deep state of enlightenment, their eyes shining with a restrained light, their aura more harmonious and profound than before, and their faces showing the joy of their gains.

At this moment, Chu Xiaonan scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed smile on his face, and looked at Qin Le: "Um... Qin Le, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor."

"Oh?" Qin Le raised an eyebrow, showing interest.

The others also looked at Chu Xiaonan with curiosity.

"Tell me about it, I'll definitely help if I can," Qin Le said with a smile.

Chu Xiaonan cleared her throat and said somewhat awkwardly, "I want to... go back to the mortal realm."

"Pfft—" Chen Yun couldn't help but burst out laughing, patting Chu Xiaonan's shoulder forcefully: "No way, Old Chu? You've only been ascended for two years, and you're already missing home so much? Your 'mortal heart' is too strong!"

Besides Qin Le, Luo Qiuyue, Lu Qingshuang, and others also looked at Chu Xiaonan with a good-natured teasing gaze.

Indeed, having ascended to heaven only two years ago, he was in a hurry to descend to the mortal realm to visit his family. In the celestial realm, where time often lasts for hundreds of years, it seemed a bit... too homesick.

Chu Xiaonan quickly waved her hand and explained, "It's not just that I miss home! I... I've saved up some things over the past two years and I want to send them back to my parents, as well as my younger brother and sister."

"Things? What things?" Li Yanran asked curiously.

"Enlightenment Tea Leaves," Chu Xiaonan honestly confessed. "I replaced four leaves, hoping they could also comprehend the Dharma sooner."

Upon hearing this, the men's faces showed a look of understanding.

Before their ascension, their small group did discuss accumulating more treasures in the celestial realm to help their relatives cultivate and prolong their lives, so that their loved ones could also have the opportunity to embark on the path to immortality and share the longevity of life.

Enlightenment Tea can help people calm their minds and clarify their nature, bringing them closer to the essence of Taoism. It is undoubtedly an excellent treasure to assist in the early stages of cultivation and is their first choice in the plan.

Luo Qiuyue, with her keen observation, immediately grasped the key point and asked, "Chu Xiaonan, you wouldn't... have used all your contribution points from the past two years to exchange for Enlightenment Tea, would you?"

Chu Xiaonan nodded, her smile frank: "Yes, they've all been replaced. I figured the sooner they're sent back, the sooner they can benefit."

Upon hearing his admission, the way the others looked at him changed instantly; their teasing vanished, replaced by genuine admiration.

Luo Qiuyue and Lu Qingshuang have spent most of the past two years on the front lines, and they know all too well how precious and hard-to-earn contribution points are.

The fact that Chu Xiaonan was able to exchange for four Enlightenment Tea leaves almost meant that all the military merits he had accumulated over the past two years of risking his life on the front lines and slaying Chaos Beasts had been saved for himself, not a single one.

This deep affection and dedication to family is so profound and moving.

In contrast, although Luo Qiuyue and Lu Qingshuang were also willing, the frontline efforts were extremely costly, and expenses such as healing and replenishment were unavoidable. It was already difficult for them to save up half of their contribution points, which was far from enough to exchange for a sufficient number of Enlightenment Teas.

Qin Le, needless to say, has his own ways of repaying his family.

Chen Yun's contributions to scientific research came relatively easily and in large quantities.

For more than a year, Wang Zhiheng was waiting for Li Yanran's mother to emerge from seclusion, so he didn't have many opportunities to earn contribution points.

Li Yanran's closest relatives are already immortal and have no need for this item.

Chu Xiaonan's gesture of giving away his two years' worth of savings stirred up quite a wave in the hearts of the group.

Qin Le looked at Chu Xiaonan and smiled, "Okay, no problem. I'll go back with you later. Does anyone else want to go back?"

He looked at the others, his eyes questioning.

Chen Yun smiled and raised his hand: "Count me in! But I need to go to Wanbaoge first to exchange some tea leaves."

He wasn't as poor as Chu Xiaonan; he had plenty of contribution points.

Luo Qiuyue, Lu Qingshuang, and Wang Zhiheng shook their heads.

Their contribution points are insufficient to exchange for gifts that satisfy them, and simply going back to visit relatives is not very meaningful given the current changes in the war and the tense situation at the front.

They preferred to stay in the celestial realm and contribute their own strength.

After chatting for a while about their recent situations and agreeing on a time to reunite in the future, Luo Qiuyue and the other three took their leave and returned to their respective front lines via the teleportation array.

Qin Le, Chen Yun, and Chu Xiaonan then arrived together at the Heavenly Court's most important location—the Wanbao Pavilion.

Chen Yun went straight to a celestial official on duty and said, "Excuse me, could you exchange fifty-three pieces of Enlightenment Tea for me?"

"Fifty-three pieces?"

The celestial official was clearly taken aback, and looked up at Chen Yun in surprise to confirm that he was not joking.

It is rare even among the Heavenly Generals to exchange such a large quantity of Enlightenment Tea in one go.

But he quickly composed himself and respectfully replied, "Please wait a moment, Immortal, I will go and fetch it now."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the depths of the attic.

Chu Xiaonan stared wide-eyed at the scene, unable to help but click her tongue in amazement: "Old Chen... just how many contribution points have you saved up?"

Chen Yun scratched his head, looking innocent. "I haven't calculated it specifically, but it's been increasing every day, so it should be... quite a lot, right?"

He was mainly responsible for rear research and technical support. The improvements to those new magical artifacts and energy cores significantly enhanced battlefield efficiency, and the contribution point rewards were continuous and considerable.

Exchanging fifty-odd tea leaves was not a significant financial burden for him.

As for why so many were changed?

The Chen family is a large family with a lot of cousins. Although he was loved by his older sisters and tricked by his younger sisters when he was young, the relationship between them was really good.

Since there's an opportunity, we should naturally take care of everyone.

"Tsk... Researchers are so rich." Chu Xiaonan's tone was sour, with undisguised envy.

He worked himself to the bone for two years to save up four pills, while others casually have more than fifty pills and haven't even used them all!

At that moment, he genuinely considered switching careers and going into research...

Of course, that's just a thought.

Chen Yun chuckled, nudged Chu Xiaonan with his elbow, and gestured towards Qin Le beside him with his lip: "Why don't you ask this guy? He's the real big spender."

Chu Xiaonan was taken aback, looked at Qin Le, and then realized what was happening.

Oh right, how could I forget about this person?

Qin Le smiled and shook his head: "Me? I don't think I have any contribution points."

"Huh? Why?!" Chu Xiaonan was even more surprised.

Given Qin Le's contributions, the number of contribution points should be astronomical.

Chen Yun smiled and explained for Qin Le, "Because contribution points are meaningless to him. Think about what he's done—the custom-made Dharma body, the resurrection points… His contributions to the Three Realms can no longer be measured by 'contribution points.' Now in this Heavenly Realm, as long as he needs something, he just has to ask, and someone will naturally find a way to deliver it to him. Contribution points? Those are for us 'ordinary people.'"

Chu Xiaonan opened her mouth, but ultimately let out a sigh: "...Okay, I guess I was narrow-minded."

Chen Yun was right; Qin Le's level had long surpassed the stage of exchanging contribution points for resources.

His very existence is a kind of pass and the right to allocate resources.

As they spoke, the celestial official returned carrying an exquisite jade box, inside which were neatly arranged more than fifty vibrant green tea leaves, imbued with a subtle Daoist charm.

Chen Yun verified that everything was correct and put it into the storage ring.

Afterwards, Qin Le led the two to the Jade Emperor's avatar who was in charge of the daily affairs of the Heavenly Court, and completed the simple procedures for descending to the mortal world to visit relatives.

With Qin Le involved, everything proceeded smoothly and without hindrance.

After passing through a special passageway leading to the mortal realm, and experiencing a familiar sense of spatial shift, the three once again set foot on the land of the human world.

Stepping out of the magnificent building of the Mortal Alliance headquarters, the familiar atmosphere of peace, tranquility, and a touch of everyday life in the human world washes over you.

In stark contrast to the pervasive solemnity and tension in the Heavenly Realm, the three of them took a deep breath in unison, revealing relaxed smiles on their faces, and even their steps seemed to become lighter.

"Well... I'll head back now!" Chu Xiaonan waved impatiently.

"See you later!" Chen Yun said with a smile.

Qin Le nodded: "Okay, go back and spend some time with your families. See you later."

Three figures transformed into streaks of light, flying in three different directions toward their respective harbors.