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"Sister Chunhong, wait a minute, I'm planning to stay in your courtyard house."

He stretched out his hand and greeted her.

Wei Chunhong turned around, looked at Jiang Ming with a faint smile, the mole on her lips shifting slightly. After a moment's thought, she didn't refuse.

A new disciple is no different from a fat sheep.

Everyone wants to eat a few bites and earn some contribution points.

Since Jiang Ming had come to her, she naturally wouldn't refuse. "Sure, come with me. We're all from humble backgrounds, and we get along quite well as fellow students."

Under Wei Chunhong's guidance, Jiang Ming got his own room as he wished.

This cave dwelling has a restriction; a simple scan of the token is all it takes to automatically register the rental. I glanced at the token and saw that it contained only 280 contribution points.

Jiang Ming frowned, feeling as if his entrepreneurial venture had collapsed halfway through.

I barely did anything, yet I've already spent most of my contribution points.

Worried that Tuoba Youyou might be deceived, Jiang Ming took out the jade talisman and hurriedly set off to find her.

With my senior sister's dull demeanor, if we arrive late, she'll probably lose all her contribution points.

Upon arriving at the thick earth vein, following his senses, Jiang Ming arrived at the outside of a cave dwelling rich in spiritual energy and tentatively knocked on the door.

At the same time, Tuoba Youyou trembled as if she had been electrocuted, and immediately came out to greet him, her eyes full of joy.

"Junior Brother Jiang, have you settled in? I was just tidying up my room, so I didn't have time to visit you."

Looking around and sensing the effects of the spirit-gathering array, Jiang Ming was somewhat surprised.

Such a venue is actually worth the three thousand spirit stones per month.

Jiang Ming sat down and glanced at the token at Tuoba Youyou's waist, asking with concern, "Is the manager enthusiastic? Is this cave dwelling also worth 300 contribution points a month?"

"When the steward heard that I was from the Tuoba family, he immediately took care of many things for me."

I really owe him a lot; otherwise, I think I would have taken a lot of detours.

This cave dwelling is a bit expensive, but still affordable. After all, my great-grandfather promised to give me extra spirit stones every month.

He sighed helplessly and looked at Tuoba Youyou's smiling face.

Jiang Ming felt a sudden bitterness in his heart.

He had thought Tuoba Youyou would be bullied, but now it seems he was overthinking it.

Only those from humble backgrounds get bullied; these rich kids will never have a bad life, no matter what.

"That's good. Whom did you choose as your master?"

"Elder Qingqiu, who is from Houtu Maili, received kindness from my family in his early years."

So I became her disciple. Although we were master and disciple, she had a very good temper. She was only ten years older than me, yet she had already reached the ninth level of cultivation.

"..."

As expected of a prominent family, they have paved the way for their descendants long ago.

With a sigh, Jiang Ming felt a little envious, but he wasn't surprised. That's just how things are in the world, and he had long been used to it.

Scratching his head, Tuoba Youyou didn't hide anything, "So how will you get contribution points later? Did your master give you any hints?"

My master has a medicinal herb garden and asked me to help look after it. It pays 500 contribution points a month. Brother Jiang, what kind of easy job did you find?"

Although there was not a trace of smugness in the girl's eyes.

Jiang Ming still felt somewhat upset after hearing this.

People are more mad than people.

The old Taoist priest introduced by Qin Lao only briefly explained the rules of the sect to him, and then ignored him.

Unlike Tuoba Youyou, whose future was almost entirely planned out.

You have to rely on yourself for everything.

Recalling Cheng Ya's feelings back then, Jiang Ming sighed softly, his mood returned to calm, and he cupped his hands in farewell to Tuoba Youyou.

"Senior sister, I'll be going now. I'll go look for a suitable, less demanding job. Once everything settles down, you're welcome to come visit."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Ming left in a hurry.

To further familiarize oneself with the environment inside the gate.

The inner sect has seven main peaks: the Crimson Flame lineage, the Thick Earth lineage, the Hidden Gold lineage, the Heavenly Water lineage, the Green Wood lineage, as well as the Merit Hall and the Law Enforcement Hall.

The Merit Hall is responsible for assigning tasks. Disciples can accept tasks here to earn contribution points and find vacant positions in various branches.

The Law Enforcement Hall is responsible for supervising the disciples within the sect.

If anyone breaks the rules, they will arrive at lightning speed.

In addition to handling the matter according to the rules, a hefty fine will also be imposed.

The strength of each lineage varies. The lineage leaders of Crimson Flame, Hidden Gold, and Green Wood are all at the Foundation Establishment stage, making them the true pillars of the Myriad Laws Sect.

As a result, these three branches receive even more resources each year.

The other two meridians are not highly valued within the sect because their primary function is simply to replenish vital energy.

From this perspective, Tuoba Youyou was actually far removed from the core of the sect.

Looking back on the journey, and the future plans the girl had explained, Jiang Ming gradually felt relieved.

Everyone has their own desires, and the opportunities they crave are also quite different.

Although the Hou Tu lineage to which Tuoba Youyou belongs does not have a Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge, in a sense, this is actually a good thing.

After all, the moral standards of high-ranking cultivators in this world are actually not very high.

Jiang Ming still vividly remembers the cunning that Master Tianlu displayed back then. Putting himself in his shoes, it seems that having the opportunity to get close to this master is not a good thing.

Being able to stay peacefully in the inner sect like Tuoba Youyou is already quite good.

Bitter!

Upon arriving at the Gongshan Hall, the elder in charge of receiving us was a plump, well-off old man.

He was not tall, had gray hair, and a kind, smiling face, resembling the image of the local earth god.

"Hey kid, what brings you here? To exchange for treasure or to accept a quest?"

"With your cultivation level, you're at a mid-level within the sect. If you're looking to take on missions, these are perfect for you."

[Slaying a Tier 7 Blue-Faced Beast in Luan Kong Mountain rewards 100 contribution points.]

[Collecting a thousand-year-old pomegranate tree in Shennong Valley will reward you with 300 contribution points.]

……

After careful observation, Jiang Ming realized that all the tasks were quite difficult. He shook his head and said frankly, "I'm new here and want to do something simple to earn some contribution points."

I'm here to see if there are any vacant jobs available. Could you recommend one or two?

Stroking his beard, the old man had a kind face and spoke gently, "Seeing that you're a person with a hard life, I won't lie to you, there's a leisurely job here looking after the fishpond."

Would you be willing to accept the monthly reward of 500 contribution points?

Five thousand spirit stones a month, just enough to guard the treasure fish.

This was a lucrative post, on par with the medicine garden, and Tuoba Youyou had specifically given instructions about it.

Such a leisurely job is a rare opportunity, and you should never miss it if you get the chance.

Jiang Ming took it as good luck and didn't think much of it. He quickly nodded and agreed, his eyes full of sincerity, "Yes, yes, yes."

Thank you for informing me, senior. I am willing to go.

Jiang Ming readily gave the fat elder 500 contribution points, and the elder quickly led the way, also providing some basic information.

"Okay, this fish pond is located at the foot of Crimson Flame Peak."

There are three pools that need to be guarded. A few days ago, a disciple broke through to the Central Academy.

That's why it became vacant; you're lucky to have gotten one.

We arrived at the foot of Chiyan Peak.

Looking at the three ponds, Jiang Ming's eyes were full of surprise. Compared to the Xu family's treasure fish pond, this place was practically a vast ocean.

Moreover, there are even many demonic fish among them.

In terms of cultivation, he is not much weaker than Jiang Ming.

Keeping seventh-tier demonic fish in captivity—no wonder it's an inner sect of the Myriad Laws Sect; such a foundation is truly terrifying.

After a moment of reflection, the old man pointed to the fishpond in the center and solemnly reminded him, "One thing at a time. You've been given five hundred contribution points, so you have to take responsibility."

Some disciples are habitual thieves and cannot resist the temptation of the precious fish, often breaking in at night. If any fish is missing, the Hall of Enforcement will investigate.

"I understand. So, does that mean I have to stay here tonight?" He voiced his doubts.

The fat elder nodded and said with a smile, "Actually, this is a good thing. In this way, we can avoid paying contribution points for renting a cave dwelling."

While the hardships of living outdoors are a bit tough, the spirit-gathering array at the Treasure Fish Pond is in no way inferior to that of an ordinary cave dwelling, making it a good job for you.

I can tell that you come from a humble background and don't seem to have any connections. In that case, you should endure more hardship.

Don't let the current setbacks fool you; as long as you're willing to work hard, you'll make a name for yourself someday!

After offering words of comfort, the old man turned and left, and Jiang Ming took the token and went to take up his post.

Two disciples were also guarding the Treasure Fish Pond in this place.

They were all seasoned veterans who had been working in the lower house for many years.

Upon seeing Jiang Ming, they all stood up and took the initiative to chat, "You must be a new disciple, come and have some fish soup."

My dear brother Xie Feng, from now on we'll be working together, so we must help each other out...

"Yes, my name is Sun Xiaochuan. I am a handsome and talented man. I have just arrived at the inner sect and have already secured a lucrative position. My future achievements are limitless."

My name is Jiang Ming. By the time you see this, I am already in dire straits and my life is nearing its end.

Guarding the treasure fish pond may seem like a lucrative job, but it's actually a deadly trap, waiting for a scapegoat to take the fall.

Xie Feng and Sun Xiaochuan embezzled funds and smuggled the treasure fish out, implicating several elders in the scheme.

With the year-end assessment approaching, the two of them conspired to steal the treasure fish from the central treasure fish pond, but the new guardian disciple saw through their scheme.

I made an excuse to resign, and now this blame will fall on me at the end of the year. Faced with huge deficits, the Enforcement Hall will execute me according to the sect rules.

If I had been more cautious and discovered the problem earlier, the outcome might have been different.

I saw familiar words on the panel.

Jiang Ming immediately realized that he had fallen into a trap again.

No wonder people say good jobs are hard to come by; that's absolutely true.

Jiang Ming felt a chill run down his spine when he recalled the fat elder's kind face.

That old bastard is really wicked. He even asked me if I had any connections, and it turned out I was just a nobody.

He handed this lucrative job over to himself!

And these two guards, seemingly coming to befriend me, are actually trying to lower my guard!

Elder Fat, Sun Xiaochuan, Xie Feng, I'll remember you!

The excrement that flew in just like that landed on my head.

Although Jiang Ming was in a terrible mood, he did not lash out at the moment. He sat down like a naive young man, immediately pretending to let his guard down and taking big gulps of fish soup.

The fish meat is incredibly delicious; it tastes just like a seventh-tier demon fish.

That's incredibly extravagant!

You eat your fill every day, but when the end of the year comes and you're held accountable, you'll steal fish from the fishpond I'm guarding!

I'm eating, I'm eating and eating!

After finishing several bowls of fish soup, Sun Xiaochuan and Xie Feng exchanged a glance, their expressions changing slightly.

I never expected Jiang Ming, this poor kid, to be so naive and unsophisticated.

A rare sense of guilt arose in their hearts.

What an innocent person! What a pity.

After a moment of reflection, Sun Xiaochuan took the initiative to greet him, "Junior Brother Jiang, I can tell that you come from a poor background."

In my entire life, the person I admire most is a man like you who fights his way up from the bottom!

"Let me offer you a toast. From now on, you don't need to come to the Treasure Fish Pond during the day; you can focus on your cultivation. Come back to relieve us in the evening."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming nodded, his killing intent surging even higher.

You sons of bitches, keep being greedy during the day.

So you're going to make me suffer at night, huh?

Wait!

I'll make you feel better, then consider my cheat code wasted!

"Thank you so much for taking care of me, my two senior brothers. I will definitely repay you handsomely in the future!"

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and thanked them earnestly.

Under their persuasion, Jiang Ming pretended to be reluctant and left.

Afterwards, he returned to Crimson Flame Peak to report to the old Taoist priest.

He couldn't find any powerful backers in the short term.

This is Qin Lao's close friend; he will definitely lend a helping hand whenever this matter is mentioned.

At that time, Jiang Ming will not be isolated and helpless.

Upon returning to Elder Li's residence, Jiang Ming immediately paid his respects, his eyes filled with seriousness. "Master Li, someone has stolen from the Treasure Fish Pond to make a profit."

The fish pond I'm responsible for guarding is sandwiched in between, and I'm worried that the two of them will steal from the pond I'm guarding to make up for their losses.

Elder Li tossed the whisk aside, raised an eyebrow at Jiang Ming, and smiled gently, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

"Is that the fishpond at the foot of Crimson Flame Peak? Kid, you're quick-witted enough, but your luck is really bad."

Many elders, from top to bottom, have benefited from the Treasure Fish Pond, making this matter somewhat difficult to resolve.

Shivering, Jiang Ming looked up and tentatively asked, "Master Li, were you involved too?"

With a rather candid smile, Elder Li seemed unconcerned and said quietly, "Of course not, otherwise I would have dealt with you."

Since you're the guard, things are easy. Go ahead and be greedy, join them in being greedy.

At the end of the year, I'll shift all the blame for you.

"Understood, Master Li. Once I'm familiar with their dealings, I'll demand some benefits from them."

Jiang Ming nodded emphatically, surprised that Elder Li was so reliable. He was overjoyed and prepared to turn and leave.

He hurriedly called out to him, flicked his whisk, and said leisurely, "Wait a minute, remember to share some of the benefits with me, don't let this old man do his work for nothing."

After a moment's thought, Jiang Ming tentatively spoke up, "Don't worry, the kid knows what he's doing. Seventy percent is yours, and thirty percent is mine. Is that alright?"

He smiled warmly, and Elder Li smiled broadly, nodding quite frankly, "That's the way to go, it's good."

How many contribution points do you have? I advise you to use them to improve your strength as soon as possible, lest you become weaker than others and suffer humiliation for nothing.

If Old Ghost Qin sees this, he'll think I'm irresponsible...

"Seven hundred and eighty contribution points, is that enough? The cultivation techniques I saw at the Merit Hall all seem to be very expensive." Jiang Ming asked in surprise, his mind full of doubts.

Elder Li nodded slightly, signaling Jiang Ming to bring over the token. He didn't take out any secret manuals, but looked at Jiang Ming with a mysterious smile.

"If you want to learn any cultivation techniques or spells in the future, don't rush to exchange them at the Merit Hall."

Come and ask me first. As an elder who transmits skills, I have some knowledge of most techniques. Giving contribution points to the sect is not as good as giving them to me.

Go back and wait a bit, I guarantee you'll be satisfied.