I Materialized the Cultivation Game

Chapter 285 - 149: Upgrade Surprise! No, You Came at Just the Right Time!

[Because the Chen Family has made significant contributions in opposing the Demon Dao and seized a large number of Spirit Stones from a prominent Demon Dao leader, their reputation has grown, earning admiration from orthodox practitioners. Therefore, the Shushan Immortal Alliance, led by Mount Emei, has decided to entrust the Chen Family with the responsibility of guarding a 25,000-square-kilometer area centered around Cyan Simurgh Peak.

As the Blood Demon recovers from its injuries and the Demon Dao’s influence grows, the Shushan Immortal Alliance hopes the Chen Family can maintain peace in this area. The territory of the family has increased, but so too has its responsibility.

The key information revealed by colluding Demon Path Demons indicates that among those from the Shushan Immortal Alliance visiting the Chen Family, there seems to be a hidden prominent Demon Dao leader whose Spirit Stones were seized. It’s unclear what the leader’s purpose is!]

Chen Han, upon seeing this game prompt, instinctively glanced at Liu Ye, who was a prominent figure of the Demon Dao.

So, the large number of Spirit Stones he seized from the Demon Dao leader amounts to that 100 million donation?

System, could you be clearer on this? How is this considered a seizure?

They willingly donated, didn’t they?

However, this game plot really adds a significant development. The figure of 25,000 square kilometers is simply staggering, especially considering that even the entire Qingmin City isn’t that large.

So the game’s narrative is so exaggerated he wants to ask the system if the shortage in reality can be compensated for?

However, he was immediately drawn to the idea of increased territory.

It’s important to know that some of the game’s rewards are only effective within the family territory, such as Qi Management Array (Feng Shui Array) and Ancient Calming Heart Technique.

Furthermore, there’s the Thunder Bamboo Forest. Previously, the bamboo forest belonging to the Chen Family was just a corner of the mountain. Now, if the entire mountain belongs to the Chen Family, there are quite a few bamboo forests.

Does that mean the Thunder Bamboo Forest has also increased?

The second document was about the lease contract for the mountain behind the Chen Family, and through various policies, the lease period reached the maximum of 70 years.

This document is stamped by the county’s agriculture and forestry department and the village, with very complete procedures. The speed and efficiency are indeed fast.

Moreover, the 70-year lease turning the mountain into the Chen Family’s Merit Asset requires a filing document from the county and a document from the county’s religious association.

He was very impressed by this efficiency, but when he thought about ordinary people who can’t get a small document processed in ten days or even a month or two, he sighed silently.

Ordinary people always have a harder time with some matters.

Merit Assets are something the Mystic Sect has had since ancient times. Some might think that the term ’merit’ is only used by the Buddhist Sect.

In fact, the term ’merit’ was first used by the Taoist Sect.

Wealth, Dharma, Companion, Place, the four essentials of cultivation; wealth occupies a significant part, and it is first in order.

Even in the Swordsmen of Shushan, it’s quite similar. A divine weapon safeguards life, a Celestial Book offers hope of becoming a Celestial Immortal, protective friends help in Crossing the Tribulation safely, and a cultivation treasure site can accelerate cultivation.

In Shu Mountain, divine weapons and resources for cultivation are also considered wealth.

In reality, wealth can simply be taken at face value.

It is said that Daoist Temples and Buddhist Temples in the country have become utilitarian, placing importance on wealth and flattering the rich.

But this is not always the case!

There is a very exceptional Daoist Temple in the country.

They don’t care about the money of the believers because they have their Merit Assets, which are in full compliance with modern laws, and their scale is enormous.

Therefore, their attitude is indifferent to wealth, and they welcome people to visit their Daoist Temple but have no intention of flattering anyone.

In fact, because of this, they don’t worry about money for cultivation and can cultivate better. They have produced two very renowned Celestial Masters.

To put it another way, elsewhere, even wealthy individuals are flattered by so-called Mystic Sect experts, whereas at that Daoist Temple, even distinguished guests seek to meet the Celestial Masters.

This level of prestige is something other Mystic Sect residences envy.

And here, distinguished guests means just that.

Currently, the Chen Family is following this route. Chen himself possesses real capabilities and doesn’t have to treat wealthy people with undue importance like other Mystic Sect residences.

For example, Mr. Liu, isn’t it clear to him that it’s best to behave properly when coming to the Chen Family?

In ancient times, the Mystic Sect produced many experts partly due to this reason.

In ancient times, the Mystic Sect residences generally had their Merit Assets.

Often, the wealthy patrons and businessmen who went to the Mystic Sect to donate merit didn’t necessarily have more money than the sect itself.

Otherwise, the resources needed by Mystic Sect experts for cultivating in ancient times were terrifying; how could it be possible without wealth?

Even in many mythological and fantastical stories, cultivation sects have vividly showcased all of this, to the point of controlling lords and states with their industries.

Therefore, there’s nothing wrong with the Chen Family having a few more Merit Assets.

Who knows when this mountain might be useful in the game system?

Chen Han smiled and thanked Liu Ye, "Mr. Liu, thank you very much for your contribution to the Demon-Vanquishing Celestial Venerable!"

Liu Ye quickly replied, "Patriarch Chen, it’s what I should do. In the future, I want to invest in tourism-related industries around the Chen Family, and I hope to gain the Chen Family’s consent, and... and also..."

He was a bit embarrassed to speak, fearing that the matter of praying might be rejected, so he looked towards Chen Kai, signaling with his eyes, as if to say ’help me persuade him’.