Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 143 - 142 Distribution of Benefits

Chapter 143: Chapter 142 Distribution of Benefits

On the host stage, Liu Ping’er used her Divine Sense to scan the Storage Ring. Seeing the storage space filled with glittering Spirit Stones, she couldn’t have been happier, reveling, "Now we don’t have to worry about the sect’s expenses anymore..."

Liu Ping’er couldn’t suppress her joy and said sweetly, "Thank you, fellow Daoists, for your support. This concludes today’s auction. The next auction will commence tomorrow at eight in the morning sharp!"

Among the thousands attending the auction, only a few dozen managed to get their desired items, leaving many very disappointed.

One person in the crowd shouted, "Elder Liu, is the auction over just like this? Your auction house only brought out a few items for auction. How is that enough for so many of us? Aren’t you being a bit unfair..."

The crowd began to stir.

"Yes, we traveled from afar and got nothing. Elder Liu, please give us a satisfactory explanation," someone else echoed.

Liu Ping’er smiled calmly, "Fellow Daoists, don’t be disheartened if you didn’t get what you wanted. Our Dragon Abyss Sect has just established a business association at Zhongzhou City Center. You can check it out there. It’s said they have Dragon Blood Grass roots for sale..."

Before Liu Ping’er had finished speaking, one person summoned a Flying Sword and disappeared from the auction site instantly...

"The Dragon Abyss Sect’s business association has Dragon Blood Grass roots for sale; why aren’t you all going to snatch them..."

Someone shouted, and the crowd hastily summoned their Flying Swords, heading straight for Zhongzhou City Center.

At the Dragon Abyss Sect, inside the Sect Main Hall, Liu Ping’er reported the auction results to Yan Rufeng.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this auction resulted in obtaining 1,000 Low Grade Spirit Stones, 12,340 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, and 1,532 top-grade spiritual stones."

Yan Rufeng nodded with satisfaction.

Liu Ping’er continued, "Sect Master, although the amount of Spirit Stones we earned today is considerable, it’s no match compared to traditional sales. I’m unsure why you didn’t sell these items directly through the group company?"

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly. "Elder Liu, let me ask you a question. For example, the Youthful Pill. If you had taken one once, would you buy another?"

Liu Ping’er replied, "One Youthful Pill is enough to keep one’s appearance forever young; of course, I wouldn’t buy another!"

"Exactly."

Yan Rufeng continued, "Once everyone has bought these elixirs, the market will become saturated. Even if we gave the Youthful Pill or Rejuvenation Pill away, no one would want them. Now you understand why I put them in the auction?"

"But what about the Lifespan Extension Pill?" Liu Ping’er asked.

Yan Rufeng replied, "A Lifespan Extension Pill only works once per major realm. Moreover, as one’s cultivation increases, it becomes harder to advance. The Lifespan Extension Pill can’t be sold indefinitely either."

Liu Ping’er lowered her head. She didn’t further question about the Dragon Blood Grass because Yan Rufeng had already told her that for cultivators reaching the Divine Separation Stage and above, it had no effect.

Liu Ping’er weakly said, "I was just thinking of quickly selling more Spirit Stones to address the sect’s current difficulties. I didn’t think long-term. The Sect Master is indeed wise."

Yan Rufeng replied, "Elder Liu, you haven’t been around the cultivation world, so it’s natural you wouldn’t know these things."

"Hmph!"

Liu Ping’er responded disdainfully, "Have you been in it before then?"

"Uh..."

Yan Rufeng’s face turned black. He didn’t respond to Liu Ping’er’s question but collected himself and said, "Elder Liu, now that everyone knows the effects of these items, adjust the prices for tomorrow’s auction accordingly!"

"What?"

Liu Ping’er exclaimed, "Sect Master, are you planning to raise the starting prices? Do you know how many people will say we’re being unfair?"

"Elder Liu, do you think these Spirit Grasses and Spiritual Beasts are inexhaustible?" Yan Rufeng said coldly.

"I..."

Yan Rufeng continued, "Furthermore, with the changes in the world, geography has become highly dispersed, producing Spirit Stone Veins everywhere. By raising the prices, those who want to buy our elixirs and spiritual beasts will find ways to mine those Spirit Stone Veins. Otherwise, if we want Spirit Stones, should our disciples compete for territories with others?"

"I understand," Liu Ping’er said, bowing her head. This was the first time she conceded in front of Yan Rufeng, realizing his far-reaching plans.

Yan Rufeng stood up, his eyes sharp, and voiced loudly, "Where is the Deputy Sect Master?"

Deputy Sect Master Qing Xiu stepped forward and cupped his hands, "What are your orders, Sect Master?"

"From today, Outer Disciples will receive 200 Low Grade Spirit Stones per month, Inner Sect Disciples 200 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, and elders 200 top-grade spiritual stones. You will ensure this is implemented," Yan Rufeng commanded.

Qing Xiu looked troubled and replied, "Sect Master, isn’t that too high?"

Yan Rufeng smiled indifferently, "Too high? If their cultivation weren’t so low, I would increase it tenfold."

"Tenfold..."

Everyone in the main hall gasped in shock.

Ignoring their reactions, Yan Rufeng produced a Storage Ring and said, "Deputy Sect Master Qing Xiu, the benefits for all our disciples are within this Storage Ring. Distribute them."

Qing Xiu took it and used his Divine Sense to scan the ring. Seeing 110,000 of each Youthful Pill, Lifespan Extension Pill, and Dragon Blood Grass, he stood in stunned silence, unable to react for a long time.

"Squad Leader, why such a face?" Li Xiaofei asked mischievously.

"This is unbelievable..." Qing Xiu responded in shock.

"Deputy Sect Master, what is unbelievable?" Liu Ping’er asked urgently.

"Elder Liu, see for yourself!"

Qing Xiu handed the Storage Ring to Liu Ping’er.

After inspecting it, Liu Ping’er exclaimed, "Where did you get so many elixirs and Dragon Blood Grass, Brother Rufeng?"

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly, "That’s something you don’t need to know. Just distribute them."

"Haha."

Liu Ping’er chuckled coldly, "Brother Rufeng, distributing them is fine, but you’ll need to adjust the benefits for Inner Sect Disciples."

"Why change it? Is 200 Mid-grade Spirit Stones too much?" Yan Rufeng asked.

Liu Ping’er replied sweetly, "It’s not too much for now. However, you are giving each Outer Disciple a Dragon Blood Grass. If they all advance to Foundation Establishment Stage, our sect’s Inner Sect Disciples will suddenly exceed 110,000. Where will you get all those Mid-grade Spirit Stones to distribute each month?"

"Haha."

Yan Rufeng laughed heartily and said, "Starting today, Outer Disciples can only be promoted to Inner Sect if they reach the Golden Core Stage."

"Uh..."

Liu Ping’er sighed helplessly, "Brother Rufeng, cultivators at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage would be at least elder level in other sects. Here, they can only be Outer Disciples. Aren’t you worried they’ll be discontented..."