4: Chapter 4 First Settlement Rewards

After spending all two hundred thousand Faith Points from the reward, he observed the labor and hunting of the people in his Divine Realm for a while before lying down on his small bed and drifting off to sleep.

While Lin Xiao slept comfortably, countless people in Anping County were unable to sleep because of his speech. The powerful clans and top-tier forces quickly tracked down all his information.

Inside the Chen Family conference hall, over a dozen gods gathered. Looking at the information in their hands, they each frowned deeply.

"Is it actually true? A third-generation descendant of the prestigious Xuanyuan Star has actually appeared in our tiny Anping County?"

"Hmph, didn't you read the information clearly? His maternal clan was completely wiped out; this clearly means the Lin Family doesn't acknowledge him at all!"

"Heh, you also said his maternal clan was wiped out. Yet he, an infant who wasn't even a Divine Being, survived. Can't you see the reason? They might not acknowledge him, but the blood flowing through his veins is that of the Lin Family."

"Alright, stop arguing. What we need to discuss now is what attitude to take toward this 'little ancestor.' Even if there's only a one-in-a-billion chance, I don't want to offend him."

The gods fell silent upon hearing this. After a long while, a man who looked to be in his thirties but was actually two hundred years old spoke up.

"Not too enthusiastic, but not too cold either. Just respond normally. Didn't he say he wanted to weave his own wings?"

"It's the perfect chance for us to see what methods this concubine-born descendant of the Lin Family bloodline possesses."

"Yes, this approach is the most prudent. Notify the younger generation of our clan attending the First High School to keep their eyes peeled. Do not provoke him, or they will be dealt with according to clan rules!"

It wasn't just the Chen Family. The Liu Family, Fang Family, Hu Family, and all the other top-tier forces and powerful clans who had received the information tacitly chose to wait and see.

This was a habit they had cultivated over a thousand years: never take risks before the situation is clear. Although they might miss opportunities, it ensured the family's safety.

Compared to these first-tier powers, the middle and lower classes, and even ordinary civilians, were currently engaged in a heated debate over this.

Inside a certain residential complex, the living room was brightly lit. Two Divine Beings with slightly graying hair, looking to be in their fifties, were arguing with their son, Wang Tao.

"It's not your turn to make the decisions in this house! Do I need to explain to you again what a Slave God Contract is?"

"I will absolutely not allow my son to go and become a slave to a stranger for no clear reason! Not unless I'm dead!"

"Sigh, calm down. Is there anything you can't talk over properly with our son?"

Wang Tao, who had only just completed his awakening, had a stubborn look in his eyes. Facing his father's pressure, he put up a fierce resistance for the first time in his life.

"Dad! You know our family's situation better than anyone. You and Mom work hard every month, squeezing the Believers in your Divine Realm just to get a meager five thousand Faith Points."

"And I... I'm a piece of trash who didn't awaken any talent. If nothing changes, even starting a family in the future will be a problem."

"But now! An opportunity has appeared. You've both seen the public records of the Lin Family from Xuanyuan Star. Becoming a Slave God is indeed not a good path, but it depends on who it's for, right?"

"Given Lord Lin's status, if he weren't concubine-born, and if it weren't for the Slave God Contract, do you think your son would even have a chance?"

"Dad! This is the first time in eighteen years I've begged you. Please, just let your son be willful this once. This might be the only chance I have in my entire life..."

Looking at his tearful yet still stubborn son, the father's heart softened. With trembling hands, he turned his back. Two lines of tears rolled down from the corners of his eyes as he struggled to keep his voice steady.

"Go if you want to go. If you end up dying out there, don't expect your old man to collect your corpse!"

Thud, thud, thud. Wang Tao knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily to his father. His face was covered in tears, but his gaze was incredibly firm.

"Dad, believe me! I will definitely make our family's life better! I'll make it so you and Mom never have to squeeze your Believers again..."

The Believers within a Divine Realm are directly related to the strength and state of Divine Beings and gods. If there were a choice, who would be willing to overdraw the potential of their Divine Realm?

When he heard the sound of the door closing, Wang Tao's father finally turned back. By now, his face was covered in tears as he whispered in a voice that was almost inaudible.

"It's because your dad is useless... You must stay safe."

In the dark of night, the figures of a few scattered high school seniors appeared in Light Shuttles, heading toward the same destination.

Compared to the powerful clans who were waiting and seeing, and compared to those mid-level forces in Anping County who were still debating whether to take a gamble...

These ordinary civilians made their decisions very quickly and decisively.

When midnight arrived, the notification from the settlement system woke Lin Xiao from his sleep. One day in the outside world was one year in the Divine Realm.

[Yesterday's settlement has been completed]

[Divine Realm Believers: 263. Reward: 263 Faith Points]

[Divine Realm Resource Reward: 10,000 catties of Clear-veined Fruit, 10,000 catties of Light-veined Red Fruit, 1,000 Blood-coagulating Grass stalks, 10 bottles of marrow cleansing pills]

[Subordinate Deity Reward: None]

[Rewards have been issued to the system space; the host may access them at any time]

He carefully compared the rewards. Not counting anything else, just that one-to-one ratio of Faith Points per Believer was enough for Lin Xiao to squander.

On a land of a million square kilometers, while preserving enough mountains, lakes, and natural resources, housing over four hundred million Believers would be completely easy and pleasant.

In other words, when his population reached saturation, not counting anything else, just the Believers alone could settle 400 million Faith Points for him every day!

Whatever talent it might be, it would have to kneel before this settlement system!

[As expected of Brother System, you really are reliable at the critical moment. With this settlement, as long as I have time, there will definitely be a place for me in the future God Realm]

Just as Lin Xiao's sleepiness completely vanished and he intended to take out some Spirit Fruit to treat himself, the public AI butler sent him a message.

[Detected that the occupant is awake. Friendly reminder: There are a few visitors outside your house who have been waiting for a long time. Shall I open the door?]

Visitors? He checked the time on his wristwatch. It had just turned midnight; who would be at his door instead of sleeping at this hour?

Connecting to the public butler, the wristwatch projection showed seven young men and women. Seeing the appearances of these people, Lin Xiao immediately understood their intent.

With a click, the door opened. Lin Xiao appeared at the entrance with a faint smile on his face.

"Since you're here, why didn't you knock? How long have you been waiting? Never mind, come in and talk first."

Hearing this, the seven people entered the cramped apartment with expressions of hope and anxiety, bowing and acting very restrained.

Including Lin Xiao, there were a total of eight people in this tiny dwelling, making it incredibly crowded. Seeing this environment, two men and one woman immediately got cold feet.

"I'm sorry, Lord Lin. I just remembered I have things to do at home. I won't disturb your rest today; I'll come to visit another day when you're free."

"Me too. I won't disturb your rest, my Lord. I'll come to visit when you have time."

Following the departure of those three, two more people couldn't handle the pressure and chose to give up. Looking at the last remaining man and woman, Lin Xiao's face still held that faint smile.

"Is there nothing going on at your homes? Or would you also like to come back another day?"

Wang Tao looked up at Lin Xiao with a firm gaze and dropped to both knees with a thud.

"Since I chose to visit my Lord deep in the night, I have already considered everything on the way here. How could I be so fickle?"

Seeing this, Su Xue didn't hesitate either. She also knelt on both knees and spoke firmly to Lin Xiao.

"Although I am a woman, I also know that being fickle in such a major matter will only offend my Lord. I have come today to ask my Lord to bestow the Slave God Contract!"