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

Time slipped away quietly amidst the profound Taoist rhythms of sermons and daily practice. In the blink of an eye, it was time for Qin Le to give his regular sermons to his friends once again.

Four years have quietly passed since they ascended to the heavens.

Aside from the peace they've enjoyed in the last few months due to the quiet of the battlefield, they had spent most of their time rushing around, fighting, and contributing their strength to the front lines. It was rare for them to have such a long period of leisure to focus on their own cultivation.

Under the influence of the Dao at the Heavenly Dao level, everyone slowly awoke from their deep state of enlightenment, their eyes revealing a restrained divine light, each having gained something.

Chu Xiaonan stretched his shoulders, but a look of practical distress appeared on his face. He said, "Sigh, the war is temporarily suspended, and contribution points... have suddenly become much harder to earn."

These words immediately resonated with Lu Qingshuang, Luo Qiuyue, and Wang Zhiheng, who, apart from Qin Le and Chen Yun, nodded in agreement and looked worried.

They ascended to heaven in just four short years, and their accumulated experience is far inferior to that of the veteran celestial beings.

Unlike Chen Yun, who was able to continuously and steadily acquire a massive number of contribution points through a constant stream of scientific research inventions.

The battlefield, though dangerous, was the most direct and relatively efficient way for newcomers like them, who were skilled in combat but lacked overwhelming cultivation, to obtain contribution points.

Now that the war has temporarily ceased, those who want to earn contribution points must turn to alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman making, array maintenance, secret realm exploration, and even various daily tasks issued by the Heavenly Court.

However, the competition was far more intense than imagined.

The cultivation level of a Celestial Immortal in the early stage is not considered outstanding in the Celestial Realm; there are many like it.

What's more troublesome is that they are all too young, and many of their side skills that require time to accumulate, such as high-level alchemy, complex weapon crafting, and precise array setup, are almost all starting from scratch.

Compared to their peers who have been immersed in this field for hundreds or thousands of years, they have no advantage whatsoever and are extremely weak in terms of competitiveness for high-reward tasks.

As for his identity as Qin Le's friend?

The Celestial Realm has its own rules of operation and considerations of fairness. This relationship may bring some intangible convenience and connections, but it will never allow them to receive preferential treatment beyond the rules in resource allocation or task competition.

Ultimately, one must rely on their own true abilities to obtain sufficient resources for spiritual practice for their family.

"If you're really having trouble... shall I lend you some money?" Qin Le asked, looking at his friends' worried faces. He spoke up in a relaxed tone.

He naturally understood their difficulties.

Earning contribution points is mostly for exchanging for treasures like Enlightenment Tea, which can help close relatives embark on the path to immortality or solidify their foundation.

The disappearance of the battlefield, their biggest source of contribution, has indeed had a significant impact on them.

"You...don't you have no contribution points?" Lu Qingshuang asked, somewhat puzzled.

Besides Chen Yun, the others also cast questioning glances at him.

They all knew that Qin Le had made outstanding contributions and held a superior position, but they also knew that the Heavenly Court had not directly rewarded him with contribution points, but had instead granted him corresponding authority and status.

Chen Yun, listening from the side, rolled his eyes and couldn't help but complain, "Have you guys dulled your brains from cultivation? Qin Le may not have contribution points, but he has 'authority'! He can just ask for some Enlightenment Tea or similar rare and precious herbs to 'lend' to you. What's so difficult for him?"

The group was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized.

Yes, although Qin Le has no contribution points, his special status in the Three Realms means that he has extremely high authority to mobilize many resources.

As long as he speaks up, most of the Heavenly Court, the Demon Clan, and the Underworld will give him face.

Chu Xiaonan's eyes lit up. She rubbed her hands together, a smile of both anticipation and embarrassment on her face: "Um... Qin Le, could... could you get me twenty Enlightenment Tea Leaves?"

"Wow! Old Chu, the contrast between your expression and the number you gave is too big!" Wang Zhiheng couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then said, "Then I'll take twenty pieces too, I can't lose to you in terms of shamelessness."

"You didn't ask for much either!" Chu Xiaonan immediately returned a disdainful look.

At this moment, Lu Qingshuang spoke up, slightly embarrassed, "I... I might need thirty pieces, is that alright?"

She has many close relatives, and she wants to take care of them as much as possible.

"Sure, no problem," Qin Le replied with a smile.

His gaze shifted to Luo Qiuyue and Li Yanran, who had not yet spoken.

He estimated that Li Yanran most likely wouldn't need it.

As expected, Li Yanran gently shook her head and smiled, "I don't need it, thank you."

Her parents and brothers have all passed away and have no such need.

Seeing Qin Le looking at her, Luo Qiuyue pondered for a moment and said, "I'll take ten pieces; that should be enough."

"Ten pieces?" Qin Le was slightly surprised. "Is that enough? You have...?"

"That's enough." Luo Qiuyue interrupted him, her smile calm, yet carrying a hint of indifference.

Her relationship with her family, and even her biological parents, was indeed very distant.

Since his talent was discovered at the age of six, family ties have gradually changed in the face of considerations for self-interest.

If she hadn't shamelessly clung to Qin Le back then, her current situation would be hard to predict.

At best, they might struggle to grow into competent tools under family pressure; at worst, their Dao heart might have already been damaged, turning them into tools for exchanging benefits.

She could not erase the kindness of being born and raised, nor could she bear to watch her parents die before their lifespans were exhausted.

Otherwise, how is she any different from her parents?

But in return, she will maintain a good balance and keep the initiative firmly in her own hands.

Blindly obeying one's parents will only harm both oneself and others.

In her view, offering ten tea leaves for enlightenment to help them lay a foundation and prolong their lives was already the ultimate act of kindness.

Sometimes she would think that if her parents were like Chu Xiaonan's and Lu Qingshuang's parents, giving her pure affection and support, perhaps she would also be willing to give everything to repay them, just like them.

Unfortunately, no if.

"I see... Okay, I understand." Qin Le nodded, not asking any more questions, and turned his gaze to Chen Yun: "Old Chen, what about you? Do you want some? How much?"

"Of course!" Chen Yun immediately sat up straight, a look of smug satisfaction on his face, as if it were finally his turn to shine. He held up three fingers and said in a booming voice, "Give me three hundred slices, just to taste the saltiness!"

Three hundred pieces?!

As soon as the words were spoken, not only Qin Le was stunned, but Chu Xiaonan, Lu Qingshuang, Wang Zhiheng, Luo Qiuyue, and even Li Yanran couldn't help but turn their heads, their faces full of speechlessness.

Three hundred pieces in one gulp?!

Do you really think the Enlightenment Tea Tree is like a cabbage growing in your backyard?

Even if this tea tree is Qin Le's private property, he shouldn't be asking for it like this, right?

This isn't just borrowing; this is treating Qin Le like a sucker!

Chu Xiaonan was the first to jump out, pointing at Chen Yun with a face full of disdain: "Old Chen! Have you no shame?! I know you and Qin Le are the closest, but you still have to beg for money like this! Three hundred pieces? Why don't you just steal the Enlightenment Tea Tree?!"

Lu Qingshuang and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with contempt and condemnation as they looked at Chen Yun.

Facing the scornful stares of the crowd, Chen Yun rolled his eyes and explained irritably:

"You guys don't know anything! I'm having Old Qin 'buy' it for me! 'Buy,' you understand?! Even if I have a lot of contribution points, I can't exchange them for three hundred Enlightenment Tea leaves in one go at Wanbaoge. But if Old Qin 'allocates' a batch of resources in his name, including Enlightenment Tea leaves, that's perfectly reasonable and much more convenient! I can just transfer the contribution points to him later! Who wants to beg him for food?!"

So that's how it is!

Everyone then realized what was happening.

Chen Yun wasn't asking for it for nothing; rather, he was using Qin Le's authority and channels to make a large-scale purchase.

Given Qin Le's status, it was still astonishing for him to mobilize a batch of resources, including three hundred pieces of Enlightenment Tea, all at once, but it was much easier to do than for Chen Yun to exchange them himself.