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Zhao Yang sighed again and said, "Yes, normally speaking, no one could cultivate so rapidly under such poor conditions of Spiritual Root. But do you all remember what the Spirit Testing Officer said when he tested me? He mentioned that I had improved my cultivation by consuming spiritual herbs. That's right, my family runs a spiritual herb shop!"
The crowd erupted in astonishment; it turned out he was a wealthy heir.
"However, my family has spent countless savings to support my studies at the Sect. Now they expect me to pay for various Ingredients myself. Even if my family owns a spiritual herb shop, we can't afford such expenses! Although I, Zhao Yang, may be reckless, I'm not foolish. Since I can't learn anything at the Sect, why should I waste money on it? And the root cause of all this is him!" Zhao Yang pointed directly at Long Xiao Wu, speaking with conviction.
"You may not know this, but although he is an ordinary person without a Spiritual Root, he has managed to reach the third level of Qi Refinement Stage. And it's all thanks to his uncle!" Zhao Yang took a moment to compose himself before continuing. "His uncle is Elder Long from the Inner Sect of Myriad Spirit Sect!"
"What? He has a relative who is an Inner Sect Elder?" The crowd was utterly shocked.
"No wonder he's so arrogant; it turns out he has connections."
These people were quick to jump to conclusions, hardly caring why Long Xiao Wu shared his uncle's surname.
"So I say we can't kill him! If we do, we're all doomed. An Inner Sect Elder possesses unparalleled power; each one is a giant in the cultivation world with countless names under their influence. The one charging for Ingredients is an Inner Sect Elder. If you don't believe me, just ask Elder Long," Zhao Yang boldly attributed this baseless accusation to the equally unfounded Elder Long. "Elder Long has set the rule that to eat here, everyone must submit a Spirit Qi Pill each month. I've heard his grandson was just born and is also without a Spiritual Root. That's right; he wants to use Spirit Qi Pills to raise a genius!"
"A genius? What nonsense! A genius raised on Spiritual Pills can't truly be a genius!" someone shouted angrily.
"Exactly! Why should we feed his grandson with our Spirit Qi Pills? Is his grandson the only one who needs them? We only receive two Spirit Qi Pills each month; it's not enough for ourselves, let alone giving them away!" The crowd grew restless again, filled with righteous indignation as they began to curse.
At that moment, Zhao Yang clasped his hands behind his back and made an OK gesture. Han Hai understood immediately and led several others out of the main hall from the storage room with grim expressions. Once outside, Han Hai bowed respectfully to Long Xiao Wu in front of everyone and said, "Greetings, Young Master Long. Earlier, I failed to recognize your status; I hope you won't take offense."
Long Xiao Wu snorted and turned away, sweeping into the room with a flick of his sleeve.
"Do things properly, or you'll have to bring your head to see me today." The voice was extremely cold.
Han Hai stepped forward and clasped his fists together, saying, "I am grateful for everyone's recognition, allowing me to represent you in negotiations. However, who would have known that as soon as I entered, I encountered Elder Long from the Inner Sect? Sigh, what Zhao said is indeed true; I have already handed a Spirit Qi Pill to Zhao Yang. Although we cultivators take it upon ourselves to protect the world and save the common people, we are all at the Qi Refinement Stage and still need to eat. As the saying goes, 'Food is the heaven for the people.' Without food, how can we cultivate? There is a saying in the cultivation world: 'Refining Essence into Qi' and 'Refining Qi into Spirit.' The essence refers to the nutrients we obtain from food; only with continuous nourishment can we have the strength to cultivate. I truly apologize to you all."
"Brother Han, there's no need for such words. You treat us with kindness; how could we blame you?"
"Yes, Han Hai, you need not feel guilty."
"Does Han Hai's word hold any weight? He just said Elder Long was inside; let him come out and explain himself!" someone shouted loudly.
Han Hai sighed and replied, "Elder Long has already left. He is a master of the Divine Transformation Stage; when he is angry, mountains tremble and rivers shake. He comes and goes in the blink of an eye; he doesn't care to prove himself. Surely everyone remembers when we first entered the sect, the Sect Master said that the rules of our Sect are that strength is respected. If you want to stand out in the future, you must work hard on your cultivation."
After Han Hai finished speaking, tears streamed down his face. To everyone present, it was clear he felt deeply wronged; he had done his best. After all, what could make a tall man like him shed tears in front of everyone?
Once Han Hai stepped down from the platform and joined the crowd, Zhao Yang told him that this was called leadership engaging with the masses. Although he didn't understand its purpose, he had no choice but to comply for the sake of the Spirit Qi Pill.
After Han Hai brought a few people down from the stage, a scholar who had been backstage reciting his lines came out. Upon appearing, he bowed to everyone, leaving them confused about his intentions.
Clearing his throat, the scholar said, "Respected Young Master Long, supervisor of the storeroom, dear Senior Brothers, greetings. Today I am Zhou Xiu, honored to host this meeting. You may call me Scholar Xiu from now on. First of all, I would like to thank Elder Long for giving me this opportunity to speak with all of you..."
Scholar Xiu spoke eloquently according to Zhao Yang's speech script. He began by criticizing the Sect's regulations and then condemned the reforms in the Outer Sect. Following that, he launched into an emotional speech about gratitude—a topic often discussed at sales meetings in Zhao Yang's previous world. It must be said that Scholar Xiu had a talent for public speaking; he managed to recite such a lengthy speech word for word with great expression. When he mentioned his parents, he became even more emotional and began improvising about how hard parents work for their children and how worried they are about their well-being.
After a lengthy discourse, Scholar Xiu's voice suddenly rose significantly.
"Today, we no longer need to worry our parents far away in another land because our Myriad Spirit Sect's Outer Sect Barbecue Restaurant has been established! On this occasion of our grand opening, anyone who submits a Spirit Qi Pill can enjoy one month of free barbecue! If you submit another Spirit Qi Pill in the second month, you will also receive another month of unlimited barbecue privileges. Otherwise, it will be sold at a price of one tael of silver per pound. Do not be surprised at why this meat is so expensive; it is raised on high-quality pasture and infused with spirit herbs. The grilling technique is unique and incredibly delicious; regular consumption will greatly benefit your health..."
Scholar Xiu's speech was a tremendous success, and soon someone expressed the intention to hand over their Spirit Energy. Zhao Yang instructed Zhang Fan to have a few literate individuals handle the statistics, and Zhang Fan immediately nodded and went to take care of it. Thousands of disciples were so hungry that their stomachs were pressed against their backs, leaving them with little desire to cultivate. Zhao Yang chuckled inwardly, thinking, "This is what they call the material foundation determining the upper structure. I am a top student in political history; I studied social behavior and psychology in college."
Although a small number of people were reluctant to part with their Spirit Qi Pills, when they saw everyone around them complying, those who hesitated felt petty and out of place. After all, they still had one Spirit Qi Pill left, and if they conserved it a bit, they could still refine it later. Moreover, Scholar Xiu had mentioned that the meat contained medicinal ingredients. Those at the Qi Refinement Stage could already refine essence into qi; while they would be losing a bit, they could continue their cultivation without significant loss. Thinking this way made it seem worthwhile. Thus, they stepped forward to queue up and prepare to hand over the Spirit Qi Pills they were reluctant to eat to the staff at the Barbecue Restaurant who were busy registering the contributions.
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