CHAPTER 208: CHAPTER 208: RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION, POSITIVE SECT STYLE

After selecting Lu Changfeng, the effect of the [One-star - Diligent and Studious] begins to activate and lasts for a year.

Next, let’s refresh the System Mall and see if I can get the [Two-star - Breakthrough Bottleneck] for my little girl.

Let’s check the current Reputation Points.

[Reputation: 869].

The Reputation Points aren’t too many.

Let’s refresh the mall five times.

Spending 100 Reputation Points, the System Mall starts refreshing.

The mall interface flickers and changes.

This refresh brings Lu Ping twenty-one new items.

Among these new items on the mall list, some capture Lu Ping’s interest.

There are three three-star items, the only ones available.

[Three-star - Positive Sect Style], [Three-star - Rigorous Cultivation], [Three-star - Random Talent].

As for two-star items, there are two [Two-star - Resource Optimization].

One [Two-star Li Fire Celestial Sword Talisman].

One [Two-star - Beast Tamer Upgrade].

The other items don’t interest Lu Ping much.

The [Two-star - Beast Tamer Upgrade] is self-explanatory; with 100 Reputation Points, it can be redeemed. Lu Ping immediately spent 100 Reputation Points and redeemed it, targeting Lu Xuelian.

"Girl, upgrading you again, just like last time, don’t be scared."

Before the effect triggered, Lu Ping followed the usual routine, first informing Lu Xuelian to avoid startling the young girl.

Hearing Lu Ping’s communication, Lu Xuelian was momentarily stunned, then nodded like a pecking chick.

Lu Ping triggered the effect.

This operation immediately advanced Lu Xuelian from a Tier One Middle Grade Beast Tamer to a Tier One Top-Grade Beast Tamer.

"Alright, your Beast Taming Mastery has advanced to Tier One Top-Grade."

After a brief explanation, Lu Ping cut off the communication.

With Lu Xuelian’s Beast Taming Mastery, she could adequately care for the Cyan-tailed Spirit Fish and White Jade Bees currently reared in the Cyan Mountain Sect, and there might be some considerations for rearing other Spirit Worms and Spirit Beasts.

This could be dealt with later; for now, let’s continue operating the system.

As for those two Resource Optimizations, Lu Ping decided to use them together.

This item is better in quantity; many resources in the sect await upgrades.

Accessing the sect’s resources section.

[Resources: Cyan Lotus Mountain Spiritual Vein (Tier Two), Small Mist Concealment Sword Array (Tier Two), Medicine Field Eight Mu (Tier One), Spiritual Field Twenty-five Mu (Tier Two), Two Shophouses in Marketplace, Spiritual Peach Tree (Tier One), Cyan-tailed Spirit Fish (Tier One), Cyan Jade Bamboo (Tier One), Fire Source Stone Vein (Tier Two), White Jade Bee (Tier One), Cyan Plum Tree (Tier Two)].

These are the sect’s resources.

Let’s upgrade the Cyan Jade Bamboo first; this way, we can also refine a Tier Two Lower Grade Cyan Bamboo Sword.

After deciding, Lu Ping spent 100 Reputation Points to exchange for both [Two-star - Resource Optimization] and first upgraded the Cyan Jade Bamboo.

[Cyan Jade Bamboo optimizing...]

The effect triggered, and the system prompted a dialogue box.

[Cyan Jade Bamboo optimization successful, the tier of the planted Cyan Jade Bamboo has increased to Tier Two Lower Grade]

Below is detailed resource information.

[Cyan Jade Bamboo: Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Plant]

[Estimated Income: None (Sect’s own use)]

...

Fortunately, the upgrade succeeded on the first attempt.

As for the estimated income of the Cyan Jade Bamboo, currently displayed as none, it’s within expectations.

After all, the original purpose of transplanting Cyan Jade Bamboo was for producing our own magical artifacts for sect disciples’ use, with no intention for external sale, naturally not generating Spirit Stone income.

In the future, once every sect disciple is equipped with a Cyan Bamboo Sword, then we’ll consider selling Cyan Jade Bamboo and Cyan Bamboo Swords.

"One more Resource Optimization left, which resource should it be used on?"

After completing the Cyan Jade Bamboo optimization, another sect resource could still be optimized. Lu Ping pondered for a moment, somewhat indecisive.

To be honest, he wanted to upgrade every sect resource once.

The Cyan Plum Tree, whose Cyan Plum Spirit Fruits can enhance the Magical Power of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators, greatly benefits Lu Yuanshan.

However, the Cyan Plum Tree has only been planted for less than a year, and hasn’t yet bloomed and fruited, so optimizing now wouldn’t have much effect.

Better to optimize next year.

If not the Cyan Plum Tree, then how about the Spiritual Peach Tree?

Spiritual Peaches increase the cultivation of Qi Cultivators, which is also beneficial.

For the Medicinal Garden, it’s better not to touch for now.

Having chosen the Spiritual Peach Tree, Lu Ping proceeded with the upgrade.

[Spiritual Peach Tree optimizing...]

[Spiritual Peach Tree optimization successful, the tier of the planted Spiritual Peach Tree has increased to Tier Two Lower Grade]

Pretty good, another successful one-time optimization.

Below is detailed resource information.

[Spiritual Peach Tree: Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Plant]

[Estimated Income: 992 Spirit Stones/year (sold externally in small quantities only)]

...

These three Spiritual Peach Trees were planted right after Lu Ping woke up, and over the years, they have brought great benefits to the Cyan Mountain Sect, producing many Spiritual Peaches.

Only a small portion of these Spiritual Peaches were sold at the Qinghe Market, while most were provided to sect disciples.

The annual income of 992 Spirit Stones refers to the revenue from the small portion of Spiritual Peaches sold externally.

Lu Ping doesn’t need to dwell on this too much.

With the Two-star items used up, the [Two-star Li Fire Celestial Sword Talisman] will not be redeemed for now.

Lu Ping turned his attention to [Three-star - Positive Sect Style].

Sect Style items can enhance the entire Cyan Mountain Sect membership, with effects typically lasting around a year.

Lu Ping had previously redeemed and used a few Sect Style items, such as Sect’s Frugal and Diligent Style, Boosting Morale, Sect Loyalty.

This item’s effect...

[Positive Sect Style: Three-star]

[Effect: Provides all sect members with a positive cultivation atmosphere and an optimistic mindset, with effects lasting three years]

[Reputation: 200]

...

The effect is excellent and not expensive.

Having a positive cultivation mindset and an optimistic approach to life are very important.

I’ll redeem it later!

Then, the other two three-star items.

[Rigorous Cultivation: Three-star]

[Effect: The path of cultivation is fraught with hardships, so having a diligent and hardworking cultivation mindset is crucial. Select a sect member to bestow a heart that fears no hardship and embraces rigorous pursuit of the path]

[Reputation: 300]

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The last one, [Three-star - Random Talent], doesn’t need much explaining as it was previously used on Lu Changfeng to grant him an Array Talent.

"Redeem Rigorous Cultivation, Positive Sect Style, and Random Talent!"

Lu Ping issued the redemption command, aiming for a one-time redemption.

But the next moment, the system prompted a dialogue box.

[Not enough Reputation Points to redeem].

Out of Reputation Points again?

Lu Ping immediately checked the Reputation Points.

[Reputation: 569].

Now there are only so few points left, enough to redeem only one three-star item at present.

Let’s go with Positive Sect Style then.