182: Must Earn Money
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After stepping out from the towering, solemn and majestic Treasure Pavilion, Chen Fei’s expression appeared somewhat grave.
He knew very well that although this exchange was a necessary investment to enhance his strength, it had also caused his merit points to plummet like running water. Now, he had only 25,000 points remaining.
This trip to the Treasure Pavilion was a significant decision for Chen Fei, where he spent a vast amount of resources to exchange for ten Grade Five elixirs.
Each of these ten pills exuded a unique and mysterious aura. Their colors and patterns were different from one another, and each held a distinct medicinal potency. Every single one of them felt like a precious key to a higher realm.
He understood that although these elixirs came at a great cost, as long as he could use them to break through successfully, his strength would leap to a whole new level—a crucial edge in this world teeming with powerful cultivators.
At first glance, 25,000 merit points might seem sufficient to last for a while, but Chen Fei was well aware that things were far from simple.
The Xu Tian Cauldron within his body was like a bottomless pit that could never be filled—extremely picky and demanding.
Now that he was relying on Grade Five elixirs to boost his strength, once he reached the limit of what they could offer, he would have no choice but to depend on Grade Six elixirs to continue advancing.
However, the moment he thought of the price of Grade Six elixirs, his brow furrowed deeply.
Each one was absurdly expensive. Even the most ordinary Grade Six elixirs started at 1,000 merit points!
And those were just the common ones with no special effects. As for rare varieties that carried unique properties and significantly aided cultivation, their prices were enough to make one’s jaw drop—they were practically astronomical.
With his current merit point balance, satisfying the future consumption demands of the Xu Tian Cauldron was like trying to quench a bonfire with a cup of water—utterly insufficient.
“Make money! I must earn more merit!” Chen Fei gritted his teeth, eyes filled with determination.
At that moment, a scene from yesterday involuntarily flashed through his mind, causing a pang in his chest.
Yesterday, he had one of his precious Grade Six elixirs confiscated by Wang Feng as punishment—a rare resource he had obtained with great effort, now gone. How could he not feel the heartache?
In the Heavenly Firmament Sacred Land, there were only two main methods for legitimately earning merit points.
The first was to complete sect missions issued by the Heavenly Firmament Sacred Land. Despite being a dominant force on the Xuanhuang Continent, its rule was far from peaceful and harmonious.
Wherever there are people, there is the martial world—and with it, conflict. Where there are treasures, there will be fighting and plundering.
Though the Treasure Pavilion of the sacred land held a dazzling array of items, they did not appear out of thin air. All had their origins.
In the world of cultivators, complexity stemmed from unpredictable human hearts and tangled interests, with numerous factions and intricate dynamics. But it could also be simplified to one core principle: strength rules all.
Whoever had the stronger fist would claim more resources and hold a higher status.
Completing sect missions often required venturing into perilous forbidden zones.
These places were rife with restrictions and danger—some were so deadly that none had ever returned from them. Over time, they became known as death zones.
However, as dangerous as they were, if one could complete the mission and survive, they would not only earn the mission reward but also freely keep any treasures discovered during the expedition. Thus, it was an important way to acquire merit and valuable resources.
This led to the second method of earning merit points—exchanging treasures.
Any treasure of sufficient value could be taken to the Treasure Pavilion in exchange for merit.
After all, in the path of cultivation, some treasures—though extremely rare—might not directly benefit one’s own cultivation. Rather than letting them collect dust, it was better to trade them in for merit points and obtain resources that could actually advance one’s strength and progress.
“It looks like the only way to earn large amounts of merit points now is through the Immortal Melody Secret Realm!”
A determined glint flashed in Chen Fei’s eyes, as though he could already see the light of hope.
He knew well that the secret realm was rumored to contain a large number of treasures. With his current strength, and the special enhancement of his Spirit Vision, wouldn’t those treasures be like picking fruits from a low-hanging tree?
The news that the Immortal Melody Secret Realm was about to open had spread quickly, sending the entire Heavenly Firmament Sacred Land into a frenzy.
Previously, there had been some attention on Chen Fei as the sudden new personal disciple of a Dao realm elder, but this wave of excitement had diverted most of that attention.
After all, the competition within the sacred land was far more intense than it appeared. Compared to a newly arrived disciple, the various factions were more concerned with how to seize as many treasures as possible from the secret realm.
As a result, the usually quiet Outer Court, which seldom saw many core disciples, was now bustling with activity.
Beneath this seemingly calm atmosphere, all sorts of secret transactions were taking place. Every faction was making final preparations for the expedition into the Immortal Melody Secret Realm.
To improve their chances of acquiring treasures, the selected named disciples were showered with the most valuable opportunities.
Whether it was elixirs to rapidly boost strength, powerful martial techniques, or various rare treasures, they were all distributed freely—allowing the disciples to undergo rapid growth in a short period of time, all to maximize gains in the secret realm.
Meanwhile, Chen Fei chose not to get involved in these chaotic matters during this critical moment. Instead, he secluded himself to focus on internal cultivation, quietly adjusting his state, waiting for the moment the secret realm would open.
Inside his tightly sealed room, Chen Fei was immersed in his cultivation.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide. A flicker of surprise lit up in his eyes.
“What a pleasant surprise! So my idea was correct!”
As he spoke, his pupils turned golden, radiating a mysterious and profound aura.
At the same time, the scenery before his eyes began to shift in a surreal, dreamlike way.
When Chen Fei carefully pulled out a Calming Orchid Fruit, something miraculous happened. Under his golden gaze, the previously ordinary fruit transformed into a glowing mass of spiritual energy—gentle and pure. Its fluctuating energy became visibly clear.
“The Spirit-Eyed Snake has actually devoured the treasure-hunting ability of the Treasure-Seeking Mouse, enhancing my Spirit Vision!”
A pleased smile crept across Chen Fei’s lips.
This treasure-hunting ability originally came from the Grade Five spiritual elixir he had bought—the Insight Pill.
Among the pills he purchased, it was the most expensive one, costing a staggering 700 merit points!
Its effects were incredible—after consumption, it allowed the user to perceive subtle changes in spiritual energy for one hour.
In dangerous forbidden zones, this was extremely useful. On one hand, it helped cultivators detect hidden treasures, increasing their chances of obtaining them.
On the other, it also enabled them to sense potential danger ahead of time, giving them a better chance of survival.
Of course, forbidden zones were full of unpredictable variables and dangers, and the pill could only reduce risk—it couldn’t guarantee safety.
But in such deadly environments, even a small increase in survival and treasure-hunting success rates was well worth the 700 merit points.
