After finding the little rhinoceros, Li Er went mad.

Li Shimin's imperial edict vanished into the sky above Taiji Palace Square, but left a mark on everyone's hearts as if burned by a raging fire.

Officials kowtowed and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" Their voices resounded throughout the world.

The imperial edict was simple yet imposing, as if it directly perceived the greed and desires in people's hearts:

"The Immortal, moved by the piety of the Tang Dynasty, bestowed upon them the method for a bountiful harvest. However, Heaven rewards diligence, and the Immortal also requires offerings from believers. Those who wish to obtain more immortal techniques should offer rare treasures, rare minerals, or unprecedented items at the altar in the Taiji Palace square to show their sincerity."

This was almost a naked transaction, yet the words "divine decree" draped it in a sacred and inviolable guise.

Emperor Taizong was overjoyed, and his reverence for the "immortal" deepened even further.

He saw the majesty of the "Immortal," and he also saw the "Immortal's" generosity. This was not only a gift, but also a test, a requirement.

"Issue my decree!" Li Shimin's voice was full of power, intimidating everyone present. "Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Works, Directorate of Imperial Household! Immediately inventory the imperial treasury, and report all rare treasures and minerals to me!"

His gaze swept across the officials, finally settling on several of Cui's officials.

Those faces that had previously held a hint of doubt or disdain were now deathly pale, their heads bowed, unable to meet his gaze.

"Master Cui!" Li Shimin shouted in a deep voice.

Cui Renshi of the Boling Cui clan was already deeply shaken by the immense impact of the Farmer's Treasure Book.

His proud insight into the ways of the world completely collapsed in the face of the heavens.

Now that his name had been called, he trembled, but still forced himself to remain calm, stepped forward, and bowed: "Your subject is here!"

"Your Cui family of Boling has been a distinguished family for generations, and is extremely wealthy. Do you have any rare treasures to offer to the immortal?"

Li Shimin's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Cui Renshi was heartbroken.

He knew that this seemingly veneration of the immortals was actually Li Shimin using the name of the immortals to extort money from the aristocratic families and weaken their financial resources.

This is even harder to refuse than simply confiscating someone's property, because that would be defying the heavens.

"Your Majesty, I...I wish to present a pair of ancestral luminous pearls as a sign of my respect for the celestial being."

"That luminous pearl is a family heirloom passed down for hundreds of years, priceless," Cui Renshi said, forcing himself to speak.

Li Shimin revealed a meaningful smile: "Very good, Minister Cui is indeed a man of great principle. What I want is not the Guzhu, but your unwavering loyalty to the Tang Dynasty and to the Immortal."

His gaze shifted to the other officials from prominent families, who, without any further reservations, readily offered to devote their entire fortunes to him.

A massive looting campaign, dubbed the "Offering to the Immortals," swept through the entire elite class of the Tang Dynasty with thunderous force, fueled by the lingering influence of the Farmer's Manual.

Those powerful families who tried to disrupt the political situation by spreading rumors found themselves becoming targets for Li Shimin's own schemes, and were even unable to refuse.

That afternoon, the altar in Taiji Palace Square was already covered with a dazzling array of items.

Various gold and silver utensils, jade artifacts, rare gemstones, exotic spices, and silk brocades were piled up like mountains.

Among them were the pair of luminous pearls presented by Cui Renshi, which shone with a faint glow in the sunlight.

Looking at this wealth, Li Shimin felt a surge of pride.

He knew this was just the beginning.

With the guidance of the immortals and the support of the people of the Tang Dynasty, he will sweep away all obstacles and create an unprecedented golden age!

In the modern world, at home by the river

Jiang He stared intently at the computer screen.

The mountain of rare treasures on the sky left him speechless.

"My God...this...this is all mine?"

He was breathing rapidly, and his eyes were shining.

Although he was only watching it on a screen, the overwhelming luxury and wealth still made him feel dizzy.

The pair of luminous pearls were particularly eye-catching; even in the slightly blurry image, their captivating luster was palpable.

"System, can I see the value of these offerings?" Jiang He asked excitedly.

"The host can use the [Offering Guide] function to actively send specific item requirements to the Tang Dynasty, and the system will evaluate the energy points of the offering items."

The system's cold voice rang out.

"【Offering Guide】!" Jiang He selected this function without hesitation.

A clear interface immediately appeared in his mind, listing various item categories and possible energy point ranges.

"Gold and silver jewelry, antiques and paintings, rare metals, advanced materials..."

He thought for a moment.

What the country needs are high-yield crops and metallurgical technology, so the corresponding offerings should ideally be related to these technologies.

"System, I need an item that can be used as a sacrifice for metallurgical technology, but it can't be a complex modern material; it has to be something they can understand."

"It is recommended that the host choose high-purity rare minerals."

This item was rare and difficult to process in ancient times, but its potential value aligns perfectly with modern metallurgical techniques.

The system provides suggestions.

"Rare minerals..."

Jiang He's eyes lit up. This was exactly what he wanted: to provide research materials for the country and to profit from the system's energy points.

He quickly entered the following into the [Offering Guide] function:

"If the immortal desires celestial black iron or rare gold from the deep sea, the offering should ideally be pure ore, or artifacts made of black iron or rare gold that have remained intact for a thousand years."

"Publish? Energy points required: 2"

"Publish!" Jiang He clicked to confirm.

He looked at his remaining 100 energy points, his mind filled with calculations.

Each successful transaction earns him energy points, which can then be used to unlock more features or directly exchange for the items he needs. It's a perfect cycle!

He was no longer satisfied with just being called "Uncle Fairy".

He wants to become a "fairy uncle" who is incredibly wealthy and technologically advanced!

He even began to think about how to exchange the gold and silver treasures that had been offered by the Tang Dynasty for the modern currency he desperately needed.

After all, Xiao Sizi's kindergarten fees, future education, and the quality of life he desires all depend on these factors.

He picked up his phone and started searching again for "how to legally monetize ancient artifacts"...