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Then, with practiced ease, he brought out offerings like incense and candles, and made a bow towards the stars.

"Thank you, Moon God!"

"I will surely offer incense to you every day in the future."

The billowing incense smoke rose directly into the sky, incredibly containing an exceptionally pure golden merit within the seemingly white smoke.

It was caught by Li Ye from within the divine temple.

"Oh."

"The merit within is so pure."

Although he himself possessed quite a bit of merit, he found that this tiny amount of merit was on par in quality with his own.

In fact... it seemed slightly better than his merit.

The long-waited Silver Toad immediately chimed in to explain:

"Because it was exchanged by that mortal with his own life."

"You must know, the poor have to pay a higher price to do good deeds. He sacrificed his life to do good deeds, so the merit he gains is much purer than those rich families who donate roads and bridges."

"Because he truly has a life to offer."

Li Ye remained silent for a moment.

Then he agreed with a nod: "Indeed."

Though in theory, goodwill is indistinguishable, those who use their own lives to do good deeds are indeed more precious.

He didn't say much more and continued to fulfill the remaining wishes on the bamboo sticks.

In the end, he processed a total of fifteen requests.

Among them were wishes for love, longevity, and success in a career. They seemed ordinary, but upon closer inspection, these were all people whose merit shone faintly.

And although Li Ye expended some cost and energy, he gained a lot of merit and garnered a group of "devotees," even though their incense offerings had to pass through the Moon God temple.

However, it was still considerable.

...

After handling everything, he returned to his cave mansion.

Of course.

The Silver Toads followed along.

Then Li Ye began to gently pinch each of their tongues—honestly, he didn't have to pinch their tongues, as simply infusing the Four Brahma Immortal Qi would suffice to stimulate them.

But the Silver Toads insisted he do it, so he had no choice but to comply.

Finally, he collected about half a pound of Cold Moon Toad Resin.

Li Ye was satisfied and stored these precious resins away, intending to later take some out as a gift to the Su Family.

Su Ya, with his alchemy fame, would surely be overjoyed to see these resins, wouldn't he?

"Thank you very much indeed."

He looked at the Silver Toads.

The little creatures were so pliant from his pinching that they couldn't move, and they collapsed directly with a thud onto the jade steps in front of the Wangshu Temple, spreading their bellies and falling into a deep sleep.

Even the most pretentious Silver Toad lay sprawled out, even more carefree than the others—it was lying flat on the head of the statue of Wangshu Moon God, almost drooling.

Watching this, Li Ye was speechless and curiously asked:

"Will you punish it when it wakes up?"

"No," Wangshu replied, "they have always been by my side, so much Power of the Great Yin has accumulated. Releasing it this way is a good thing."

As he spoke, the hazy moonlight lightly draped over their silver-white bellies, and Wangshu's voice became even gentler:

"It's all thanks to you. I'll count it as if you've fulfilled five more wishes.

Take a look—what treasure would you like to exchange for?"

As soon as she finished speaking.

A curtain of light unfolded before Li Ye.

Inside were all the unique treasures of Wangshu Moon God.

From the most basic "Clear Moon Soil" to the advanced Wangshu Spirit Pearls, everything was available.

These were treasures that Spirit Stones could never buy.

Only by performing some feats for Wangshu could they be exchanged.

Li Ye roughly looked them over.

His main focus was, of course, on items needed for farming, but those required actual moonlight to nurture.

So he was rather helpless: "I'll wait until I've grown this moon before I come to buy them."

"Of course, you can."

Wangshu naturally had no objection.

Her moonlight fell on Li Ye's head, seeming to gently caress: "I feel that they have come to find you."

"Remember."

"They are very wealthy; you can ask for a higher reward."

"For instance... a domain's palace."

After these words of suggestion, the moonlight vanished.

No sooner had it disappeared than the Spiritual Mechanism Vine emerged anxiously: "Master, Master! A total of thirty-six Nascent Soul Merfolk and one hundred thirty-seven Golden Core Merfolk have come to see you!"

Li Ye was slightly taken aback.

"They came so quickly."

"It's only been a few days, yet they've already found out?"

"Did you invite Mistress?"

"I'm heading there now."

To be honest, the speed was unexpected, but Li Ye had been well-prepared. After tidying up his robe, he strode out.

A fat fish awaited him for slaughter.

I wonder if Brother Yang has arrived here yet.

...

In the Guest Hall.

Li Ye's mistress, True Man Moqi, sat in the main seat.

She wore a black robe, quietly casting a glance at the Merfolk Nascent Souls and Golden Cores sitting obediently below as if they were students in a classroom.

Although she was a hybrid of Merfolk and another Spirit Race, her status among the Merfolk was extremely high, and it could be said that the Merfolk race living peacefully with the Four Seasons Sect was largely due to her contributions.

After all, the Wangshu Moon God would not openly show favoritism and protection.

With her presiding, the Merfolk race, even if all Nascent Souls were present, dared not speak out.

Time passed second by second.

A brawny man with bare torso and bulging muscles finally could not resist but cupped his hands, addressing True Man Moqi at the head:

"Sister."

"Has your little apprentice not arrived yet?"

"We are truly... running out of patience!"

He didn't dare raise his voice; although he was a giant of over eight feet tall, he deliberately spoke in a pitiful, soft voice.

"If you're here to seek help, you must patiently wait. Didn't your elders teach you manners? If you continue being impatient, don't call me sister anymore!"

True Man Moqi unabashedly scolded.

She even took out a whip made of real dragon skin, adorned with starlight patterns, and toyed with it in her hand.

It was no joke.

Rarely did her disciple seek her help, especially in matters related to her "household affairs." If she didn't come to hold the ground, what if little Ye'Er got bullied?

Seeing the whip, the brawny man immediately broke out in a sweat.

"Sister..."

Just as he was about to say something.

A figure walked in unhurriedly.

He wore an ordinary gray Taoist robe, but his appearance was as jade-like as an immortal, as if ethereal immortal energy accompanied his steps.

Words could hardly describe his celestial and jade-like elegance.

Only admiration could suffice.

"..."

The Merfolk Nascent Souls were all stunned.

As a Spirit Race very close to the Human Race, their greatest wish was to shed their Merfolk form and truly attain a human Taoist body.

And Celestial Beings are the elite among the Human Race.

If True Man Moqi wasn't sitting here, they might have rushed forward.

No.

Even True Man Moqi showed a hint of surprise in her eyes, then displayed what could be called a "benevolent" smile.

She waved to Li Ye: "Come, sit by Mistress!"

"Thank you, Mistress."

In front of elders, Li Ye was accustomed to being obedient—kidding, there were so many Nascent Souls here, and while he was a core disciple of the Four Seasons Sect, he still needed to show some respect to Nascent Souls.

Without Mistress present, it would have been troublesome.

But with Mistress here, there was no problem.

When it's time to seek help from elders, you should do so; a few treasures to Mistress later will suffice.

After taking a seat, Li Ye looked towards a corner of the hall.

He wore a gentle smile: "Brother Yang, I wonder if you brought any gift for my achievement of reaching the mid-period of the Golden Core?"

"I have prepared a pretty gift for you."

He spread his white, jade-like hand.

An icy jade bead slowly rose, like a bright moon, illuminating the entire hall.

Yang Ke and all the Merfolks stared in astonishment at the icy jade bead.

It was Wangshu Moon God's "Immaculate Moon Seed."

A seed capable of transforming into a moon.