24: Chapter 24 Policy Benefits

Chapter 24: Policy Preferences

At this moment, inside the Li Family, the atmosphere was solemn. They had never expected that the Qin Family, which they had always looked down upon, would directly annihilate the City Lord's Mansion.

Ten years ago, Qin Shanhai of the Qin Family wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Li Family. Qin Shanhai even wanted Qin Feng and Li Rushuang to be engaged in a child betrothal, but the Li Family felt that Qin Feng was too useless and directly rejected the Qin Family's proposal.

However, Li Rushuang did not disappoint the Li Family, as Li Rushuang successfully joined the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect, one of the Peak forces in Wind and Thunder Prefecture, and even became the Disciple of Li Wuya, the Inner Sect Senior Brother of the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect.

As for why she became Li Wuya's Disciple, the plot was rather cliché.

When Li Rushuang was traveling in Wind and Thunder Prefecture with her Foundation Establishment Cultivation, she happened to encounter the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect's Disciple recruitment ceremony. With a try-it-out attitude, Li Rushuang tried, and unexpectedly succeeded, though her Aptitude was relatively poor, barely meeting the threshold for the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect's Disciple recruitment.

It was not an exaggeration to say that Li Rushuang was lucky, because as soon as she entered the Outer Sect, Li Rushuang was noticed by the Inner Sect Senior Brother Li Wuya. He felt that since they shared the same surname, it was a kind of fate, so he took Li Rushuang as his Disciple. Li Rushuang then entered the Inner Sect of the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect. Although she was not yet considered an Inner Sect Disciple, she was not comparable to an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple.

Under Li Wuya's guidance, Li Rushuang did not disappoint him. In these years, Li Rushuang also successfully Broke Through to the Golden Core Stage, currently at Golden Core First Layer.

These secrets were unknown to the other members of the Li Family; only Li Yuan, the Qin Family Head, knew, but he did not tell the rest of the Family.

Originally, he wanted to wait for the right moment to give the Family a surprise, but seeing the Li Family members looking worried now, he felt that the matter could no longer be hidden.

“Isn't it just that the Qin Family annihilated the City Lord's Mansion? What's the big deal? Annihilating a small City Lord's Mansion, and it's known throughout Heavenly Origin City. Truly a villain getting his way.”

“Could it be that their Qin Family dares to piss and shit on top of my Li Family? No way! Look at all of you, down in the dumps. How could my Li Family have such good-for-nothings?”

At this moment, Li Yuan said, expressing his disappointment.

“Qin Family Head, what are you saying? Although my Li Family has a certain status in Heavenly Origin City, we are just a Golden Core Family. However, Qin Shanhai is a ruthless person who can kill City Lord Wu Xiong, and we even rejected the Qin Family's marriage alliance before. I think we should mend our relationship with the Qin Family now.” An Elder said at this moment.

“Mend your ass! If you have the guts, let your daughter marry into the Qin Family. I'm telling you, my daughter Li Rushuang is an Inner Sect Disciple of the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect, a Peak force in Wind and Thunder Prefecture, and also a Disciple of the Core Disciple Li Wuya. No matter how powerful their Qin Family is, they are nothing compared to the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect. Why should my Li Family curry favor with the Qin Family?”

Li Yuan said proudly at this moment.

“What? The Young Miss actually joined the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect, a Peak force in Wind and Thunder Prefecture? Then my Li Family is going to be Heaven-Defying! If that's really the case, then what is the Qin Family?” An Elder laughed heartily.

“Qin Family Head, you have a good daughter! The Young Miss is the pride of our Li Family, the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect! That was once a Peak force that Dominator Wind and Thunder Prefecture! My Li Family is going to prosper, haha!” Another Li Family Elder said.

A Li Family Elder said aggrievedly, “Qin Family Head, since the Young Miss has joined the Wind and Thunder Sword Sect, why didn't you tell us? You kept us on tenterhooks.”

“Hmph, I didn't tell you because I was afraid that the Qin Family members would rely on the Young Miss's reputation to commit evil outside and provoke people they shouldn't. My Li Family's Foundation is weak; we need to develop steadily.” Li Yuan snorted coldly.

At this moment, all the Elders spoke.

“Wise Qin Family Head!”

Suddenly, Li Yuan received a message and was overjoyed.

“Haha, my precious daughter and her Revered Master Li Wuya are coming to my Li Family! All of you, stop worrying about the Qin Family. Everyone in the Li Family, prepare a welcome banquet with all your might to greet the Young Miss and her Revered Master upon their return!”

“Understood, Qin Family Head!”

At this moment, everyone in the Li Family said excitedly.

And at this moment, outside the Qin Family mansion, all the prominent Families of Heavenly Origin City had gathered, and the Zhou Family was among them.

“Qin Family Head, all the core members of Heavenly Origin City's Family forces request an audience.” Ji Ziyue said at this moment.

“Xiao Yue, you don't need to report these small matters to me anymore. You can arrange them yourself.”

“Ding, Revered Master, the System has released a long-term main quest. The Qin Family Immortal Academy is about to open. Please, Revered Master, proceed with recruiting Disciples for the Qin Family Immortal Academy. Recruit 1000 Disciples, and the Revered Master will be rewarded with a Ten Thousand Paths Cultivation Method Pavilion.

“If the Aptitude is above Rank 21, and there are 100 people, and above Rank 22, and there are 20 people, the Revered Master will be rewarded with the Divine Artifact chaotic bell, and Cultivation will be elevated to Divine Lord First Layer.”

“If the Aptitude is Rank 30, and there are 9 people, the Revered Master will be rewarded with the Divine-Grade Dharma Idol Chaotic Green Lotus, and Cultivation will be elevated to Divine Lord Great Perfection.”

[Ten Thousand Paths Cultivation Method Pavilion] Can evolve different types and Ranks of Cultivation Technique and Martial Skill according to the Disciple's Physique and Aptitude. As the Family Halo With Clan, Same Glory Rank increases, it can evolve up to Rank 30 Martial Skill or Cultivation Technique. Currently, it can evolve up to Rank 18 Martial Skill or Cultivation Technique. If nine Nine Revolution Great Emperors appear in the Family, it can advance to a Divine Artifact. As the Rank increases, it can evolve up to Rank 35 Cultivation Technique and Martial Skill.

[chaotic bell] Medium Grade Divine Artifact. When fully activated, it can suppress God King Realm powerhouses. A Nine Revolution Great Emperor holding it can contend with a Divine Lord without defeat. A growth-type Divine Artifact.

[Chaotic Green Lotus] Rank 36 Chaotic Green Lotus Dharma Idol, essential for becoming a god. When the Chaotic Green Lotus appears, all Dao melt away. It is one of the strongest Dharma Idols in all Realms.

Qin Feng was shocked when he saw these rewards. So, Nine Revolution Great Emperor was not the end of Cultivation. There was still the God Realm afterward. However, given the situation in the Profound Sky Continent, it was unlikely that God Realm powerhouses existed. At least, Divine Lord and God King were Realms after becoming a god. As for what other Realms there were afterward, it was unknown.

Qin Feng also tried to ask the System, but the System did not respond after hearing it. Presumably, the System temporarily did not want to tell him. Qin Feng did not care either; at least in this Profound Sky Continent, no one could threaten Qin Feng anymore.

Then Qin Feng drafted a qin king decree and gave it to Ji Ziyue. Ji Ziyue took it and respectfully left.

Ji Ziyue arrived at the Qin Family Immortal Academy. When the people of the Immortal Academy saw Ji Ziyue, they respectfully said, “Purple Moon Divine Envoy.”

“qin king decree, Qin Xiong, receive the decree!”

“The Qin Family Immortal Academy has taken initial shape and will begin recruiting Disciples. Excellent Disciples from outside can be selected to enter the Qin Family Immortal Academy. Those who perform well and are loyal to the Qin Family can be entered into the Qin Family genealogy. All Qin Family children must enter the Qin Family Immortal Academy for Cultivation, without delay.”

“The Qin Family Immortal Academy is bestowed with an Emperor Rank Aptitude Testing Stone. When 1000 Disciples are recruited, Qin Xiong will be granted a Realm elevation to Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and 10 pieces of Enlightenment Tea Leaves.”

“Uncle Qin Xiong, please receive the decree.” Ji Ziyue said with a smile.

Upon hearing the qin king decree, Qin Xiong's hands trembled slightly. He was only at the Golden Core Cultivation now. Recruiting a hundred Disciples would directly grant him Nascent Soul Great Perfection, and there were also 10 pieces of Enlightenment Tea Leaves. This was a great Opportunity!

The decree transformed into a stream of light and merged into Qin Xiong's glabella. Then, an Emperor Rank Aptitude Testing Stone appeared in the center of the Qin Family Immortal Academy's square, entirely golden and radiating brilliance at this moment.

“Qin Xiong respectfully obeys the qin king decree.”

“Uncle Qin Xiong, the Qin Family Head values this Disciple recruitment ceremony greatly and specifically instructed to select some excellent Disciples. Each Family in Heavenly Origin City can provide one free slot to enter the Qin Family Immortal Academy. The Qin Family's in-laws can provide 5 free slots annually. If more slots are desired, they need to be purchased. As for the specific cost, Uncle Qin Xiong, you will decide.”

“Also, the Qin Family Head also instructed that the Dean's Golden Seal holds certain Family authority within the Qin Family Immortal Academy. Uncle Qin Xiong, please use it according to the specific situation.”

Then Ji Ziyue pressed her finger on Qin Xiong's forehead, and the usage and authority of the Dean's Golden Seal were all transmitted into Qin Xiong's mind.

Qin Xiong felt it for a moment, then said in shock, “Ziyue, this Dean's Golden Seal actually has such great authority! I am terrified, afraid of failing the Qin Family Head's expectations.”

Ji Ziyue smiled and said, “Uncle Qin Xiong, the Qin Family Head trusts you, which is why he let you establish the Qin Family Immortal Academy and even bestowed you with the Dean's Golden Seal. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; just let nature take its course.”

Qin Xiong said, “Okay, Ziyue, please convey to the Qin Family Head that I, Qin Xiong, will definitely not disappoint the Qin Family Head, nor the Qin Family.”

“Then, Uncle Qin Xiong, please come with me to meet the Clan Chiefs of the various forces in Heavenly Origin City.” Ji Ziyue said with a smile.

As for why Qin Feng did this, it was actually to bind the various Families together. Although their strength was like ants to Qin Feng, even small ants have meat. Moreover, through this method, he could also transfer a portion of their Family Luck to the Qin Family. This deal was very cost-effective.

Furthermore, if you want a second slot, unless your Aptitude reaches the Realm where you can Cultivate to a Quasi-Emperor, otherwise, sorry, you will have to spend Spirit Stone or Heaven And Earth Treasure to buy it. After all, the Qin Family Immortal Academy is not a welfare institution for Profound Sky Continent Cultivator, and the Qin Family has no obligation to train Disciples for other forces.

Soon, several Qin Family Elders, Qin Shanhai, Tang Rou, and Li Jiuyou arrived at the Qin Family's huge reception hall.

Thousands of Family Heads or representatives from Heavenly Origin City gathered, holding gifts, totaling tens of thousands of people, all respectfully seated, waiting for the arrival of the Qin Family.

Upon seeing the Qin Family's arrival, everyone stood up. Some had solemn expressions, some were joyful, some were anxious; various emotions could be found on their faces.

Then, the reception hall became a buzz of discussion.

“Do you see that middle-aged man with a beard? That is Qin Shanhai, the Qin Family Head. And the four beside him are the Qin Family Elders. As for the others, I don't know.”

“Indeed, the Qin Family Head's Aura is too terrifying. Even just passing by, I felt a bone-chilling coldness. He has indeed surpassed Nascent Soul Peak, at least a Soul Transformation powerhouse.”

“Look at that little girl. Don't let her harmless appearance fool you. Back in Heavenly Origin City, it was she who directly used her Flying Sword to kill several Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses. That sharp Sword Intent still makes me feel afraid to this day. And she attacked with several Flying Sword, directly cutting those Nascent Soul into pieces, so never offend her.”

“Hiss, these Qin Family people are indeed monsters. Look, she's not even 17 years old, and compare her to my 20-year-old son, who is still in the Qi Refinement Stage. There's no comparison; it's too terrifying.”

“Isn't that the President of the Nine You Chamber of Commerce? I didn't expect her to be a Qin Family member. She's a giant in Heavenly Origin City, someone who dares to go head-to-head with the Tianyuan Chamber of Commerce. This Qin Family truly has hidden dragons and crouching tigers.”

“Dad, I've seen that girl. She's Qin Feng's maid, the Qin Family Head's son. I think her name is Ji Ziyue. Why are others so respectful to her? Isn't Qin Feng a Body Tempering Fifth Layer trash? Why does his maid seem to have a higher status than several Elders?”

“Boy, if you can't speak properly, then shut up. The Ji Ziyue you're talking about is a Nascent Soul Peak powerhouse. If you want to die, don't drag us along.”

“Ah, Nascent Soul Peak? How is that possible? I saw Qin Feng and Ji Ziyue some time ago, and Ji Ziyue was only at Qi Refinement First Layer. Senior, are you mistaken?”

“You ant-like thing, I warn you again, shut your mouth, or I don't mind making sure you can never speak again right now.”

Then that person lowered his head, not daring to look at the powerful individual beside him.

“Son, you almost scared me to death. Do you know who that person who just spoke to you was? That was Zhao Wuji of the Zhao Family. From now on, don't speak carelessly, or even I, your father, won't be able to save you.”

At this moment, on the high platform of the reception hall, Qin Shanhai said with a smile, “Thank you all for your kindness in coming to my Qin Family. The Qin Family Head has matters and cannot attend in person, so I will meet with everyone.”

“What? Qin Shanhai is not the Qin Family Head? Then who is the Qin Family Head?”

At this moment, Qin Shanhai released his Soul Transformation Second Layer Aura, and instantly the entire hall fell silent. Everyone felt as if a large stone was pressing on them. This pressure was too terrifying; some people with lower Cultivation felt like they were about to faint.

Qin Shanhai said at this moment, “My Qin Family is also a member of Heavenly Origin City and will not oppress you like the Heavenly Origin City City Lord. There is no need for annual tribute; my Qin Family does not practice this. Please rest assured.”

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. If the Qin Family were to escalate things on top of Wu Xiong's Foundation, then they would never have a chance to rise again.

“Since everyone has come to my Qin Family, I already understand your intentions. Since you have presented heavy gifts, my Qin Family will not accept them for nothing. I will also give you a great gift. Elder Qin Xiong, please introduce it.”

At this moment, Qin Xiong stepped out and said calmly, “All Family Heads, I am Qin Xiong, the Dean of the Qin Family Immortal Academy. Today, everyone present, each Family has one free slot to enter my Qin Family Immortal Academy, but whether you are willing to enter depends on your own wishes.”

“Although my Qin Family Immortal Academy has just been established, its strength is beyond doubt. Even the best academy in Shuo Province cannot compare to one ten-thousandth of my Qin Family Immortal Academy. Please cherish the slots you have, because once today passes, the free slots will become invalid, and if you want to enter again in the future, you will have to pay a high price.”

“My Qin Family Immortal Academy Disciples are currently divided into nine Ranks, and will be further improved later.

“First Rank Disciples increase Cultivation speed by 1 time and can comprehend Cultivation Technique or Martial Skill below Rank 5.”

“Second Rank Disciples increase Cultivation speed by 2 times and can comprehend Cultivation Technique or Martial Skill below Rank 6.”

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“Ninth Rank Disciples increase Cultivation speed by 9 times and can comprehend Rank 13 Cultivation Technique or Martial Skill.”

“If you need to purchase slots, the cost for the lowest Rank Disciple is 5 million Low-Grade Spirit Stone annually, and then successively 10 million, 20 million, 40 million, and so on. As you are all Cultivator, you should understand this easily.”

“Of course, Families like the Zhou Family, who are in-laws with my Qin Family, naturally have some policy preferences. The Zhou Family can send 5 slots annually, and the specific Rank they can reach will be determined through assessment.”

Hearing Qin Xiong's words, everyone gasped. The Qin Family's tone was too grand, claiming to be the best academy in the entire Shuo Province. If that were truly the case, they would be willing to go bankrupt, but currently, the Qin Family Immortal Academy had no reputation whatsoever, so it was impossible to make them pay.

However, Qin Xiong didn't care. Once those Family children entered, they would discover the wonders within the Qin Family Immortal Academy, and they would scramble to pay to send their Family children into the Qin Family Immortal Academy.

And at this moment, Zhao Wuji was secretly delighted, and the two Zhao Family Old Ancestor also gave Zhao Wuji a thumbs up. Finding the Zhou Family was indeed the most correct choice for their Zhao Family. Those five annual slots from the Zhou Family would surely become a hot commodity in all of Heavenly Origin City, Wind and Thunder Prefecture, and even Shuo Province in the future.

As for Zhou Xinghe of the Zhou Family, he was currently dizzy from the sudden surprise. He knew how big of a sensation these five slots would cause.

And the other Families looked at the Zhou Family with envy, feeling depressed. My daughter is also as beautiful as a flower, but why didn't I think of marrying her into the Qin Family? No, there's still a chance. After I go back, I must make my daughter curry favor with the Qin Family and strive to marry into the Qin Family, so I can also enjoy the policy preferences.

Is it good?