A life of leisure is worse than a life of flowers and splendour

Du Shuangshuang silently continued to queue with everyone.

In the room on the third floor of the spirit boat cabin, two people were sitting and playing chess. One of them placed a black piece and sighed, "Hmph, the management of Wendao Peak by Chongxu is getting worse and worse. The peak is in a mess. This granddaughter is greedy and stupid." This person was none other than Zhenjun Zhengyang of Jianfeng, who was later sent by the sect to help escort the disciples out of the secret realm.

Sitting opposite was True Lord Xuancheng. He glanced at True Lord Zhengyang who was speaking and said, "What's there to be angry about? It's his own business as long as he doesn't reach out to others. If he dares to reach out and provoke those he shouldn't, don't you think anyone will chop him up?"

The team advanced faster and faster, and soon it was Du Shuangshuang's turn. Once inside, she realized that the six rooms in the first floor were being used simultaneously. Du Shuangshuang passed through several barriers before entering the room where Yunshang Zhenren and Uncle Chu were sitting.

True Man Yunshang said, "All disciples must pay 80% of the plants they obtain in the secret realm. 20% of this is contributed to the sect, and the sect will give the remaining 60% in corresponding contribution points. The remaining 20% can be redeemed by taking your identity card to the internal affairs office in the sect's mission exchange hall upon returning to the sect. Of course, you can also choose to exchange all of it for contribution points, and you can do so now. For this secret realm mission, you must accumulate a minimum of 1,000 contribution points. If you fall short, you will need to deduct the 20% refund or you can handle the remaining amount yourself until you reach 100,000."

One thousand contribution points—for the average person, considering this secret realm journey takes fifteen months—shouldn't be difficult to earn. However, converting that into spirit stones would be one hundred thousand, which seems like a lot. However, in the secret realm, one can always encounter opportunities, so a little bit of luck is enough. As for why the upper limit is set so high, it's mainly because there are many rare treasures in the secret realm that disciples can't use themselves, and may even bring disaster upon themselves. The sect also wants to collect as much of what disciples have. If they really need something, they can exchange it for contribution points. The sect helps keep it safe, assumes the risk, and provides a very secure trading platform. This allows those in need to find things that are useless to others, allowing things to circulate and be used by everyone. In return, the sect charges a fee.

Du Shuangshuang felt that this was actually quite good. This sect was already very generous. Anyone doing business outside would make money. Some profits were even doubled, especially the more precious the items, the higher the profit.

Du Shuangshuang stood at the table in front of the two of them and began to take things out. Using the cover of her sleeves, she took out several storage bags from her ring and took things out one by one.

Du Shuangshuang first pulled out a large pile of jade boxes, filled with spiritual herbs she'd gathered in the mountains and forests that she couldn't use. She watched as the two of them, one opening each jade box while the other took notes. After sorting through the spiritual plants in the jade boxes, they thought they were done. It was a fairly standard harvest, not a large one, but it also meant she'd found a place to hide before going in. After all, she was a newbie, so she couldn't expect too much, so it was considered pretty good.

But then Du Shuangshuang took out a box of wood essence, a total of 5596 pieces.

Yunshang Zhenren was a bit surprised. Since it was contained in a jade box, it couldn't possibly be anything particularly valuable, and there wasn't even a restraining talisman. She picked up the Qiankun Jade Box and the moment she opened it, a strong surge of wood spirit energy washed over her, nearly causing her to scream. She quickly closed the lid, wondering why the kid hadn't applied a restraining talisman. She quickly took out a few and applied them herself. Then she took out the communication stone, which lit up. Soon, someone had triggered the restraining talisman, someone Du Shuangshuang had never seen before.

"Master, I have never seen this, but it should be a good thing. The wood spiritual power is extremely rich, very similar to the wood essence recorded in ancient books, so please help me take a look." Master Yunshang handed over the jade box.

Zhenjun Zhengyang picked up a piece of wood essence, examined it carefully, and said excitedly, "It is indeed wood essence. Keep the news secret. Only a few people in this room can know this. No one is allowed to mention it after leaving. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing the confirmed news, several people couldn't help but breathe heavier. This was a rare treasure for cultivators with wood spiritual roots. Everyone knew how precious it was, and it was practically extinct in the world of immortal cultivation today. Everyone nodded without hesitation, indicating that they understood.

Zhenjun Zhengyang simply didn't leave. He looked at Du Shuangshuang with a smile and said, "Is there anything else you don't know about?"

Unknown? Of course not, but Du Shuangshuang felt that what he wanted to know must be something rare or unseen in the current world of immortal cultivation, so she readily took out a bunch of things.

However, according to Su Yichen, Du Shuangshuang probably had enough of these things, but some of them were not that valuable in his hands, and taking them outside might bring him trouble, so it would be better to just pack them up and sell them to the sect.

This time, a pile of jade boxes were taken out, a total of 786 jade boxes, all filled with jade crystal ginseng.

Master Yunshang opened it and said, "Jade Crystal Ginseng!" Master Yunshang grinned. Many disciples were seriously injured this time, and this thing was just what they needed, especially Gu Changyuan, who was still being rescued.

Master Yunshang opened it again, and it was still the Jade Crystal Ginseng. "Could it be all of them?" Master Yunshang quickly opened the next jade box, and it was still!

"Yes, both are." Du Shuangshuang said slowly, they are still big and good.

Yunshang Zhenren quickly counted the 786 Jade Crystal Ginseng plants. Did they fall into the ginseng nest? Eh? There couldn't be more... Yunshang Zhenren quickly interrupted his thoughts, fearing he was overthinking things. Seeing that the count was almost complete, Du Shuangshuang pulled out another storage bag, this time a whole bag full of Earth Armor Beast shells. Of course, since he had stolen the meat of five beasts, their shells shouldn't be there.

Well, there are two jade boxes, one containing first- and second-tier earth armor meat. Six first-tier beasts, ten second-tier beasts. Of course, the armor is calculated by piece, based on tier, while the meat is calculated by kilogram. First-tier meat is 103 kilograms, and second-tier meat is 436 kilograms.

I don’t know what others would think when they saw this, but Master Yunshang’s hands were shaking with excitement when he saw the earth-armored beast meat.

Next, Du Shuangshuang produced a jade box. Now, Yunshang Zhenren no longer considered it valuable. Yunshang Zhenren quickly took it, opened it, and took a look. Then, he quickly closed it. In that instant, the earthly spiritual energy that emanated even stirred a trace of heavenly and earthly energy. The prohibition talisman was applied freely.

What kind of good luck is this? I guess I'm being chased by the heavens and fed. My heart is almost numb from the shock, and I feel a little short of breath.

"Essence of Earth, 1480 yuan!"

Chu Yue's hands trembled as well. He felt it at that moment, but the sheer volume of items made him feel dizzy again. Only the owner, Du Shuangshuang, and Daoist Master Zhengyang remained steady.

Du Shuangshuang continued to pull out something, and Yunshang Zhenren stared at it without blinking. There was another jade box and five jade boxes.

Two complete mature Black Water Blood Lotus plants and five Black Water Blood Lotus flowers with some stems.

The more Zhenjun Zhengyang looked, the brighter his eyes became. When he saw the complete Black Water Blood Lotus plant, he finally became excited. Then, full of expectation, he asked cautiously, "Little girl, have you collected any black water?"

Seeing the expectant look in Master Zhengyang's eyes, Du Shuangshuang suddenly felt no desire to disappoint him, and silently produced another Qiankun Bottle. Master Zhengyang glanced at the bottle and breathed a sigh of relief. "Well done! Wait, don't write this down for now. I'll talk to Master Haoze about this. Remember, girl, if you run into any trouble in the future, bring it to Master Zhengyang. I'll grant you two requests, as long as they don't violate my Dao!" As precious as the Black Water Blood Lotus is, it's even more precious to them at Jianfeng. Most of Jianfeng's disciples are sword-crazed. Fighting is a minor issue, but they often go out and risk their lives. Serious injuries are even more common. Jianfeng has many disciples, but less than 20% of them will eventually mature. On this trip to the secret realm alone, Jianfeng lost one of their only two direct disciples, and the loss of inner disciples was even more severe. With it, life is guaranteed.

Du Shuangshuang didn't say anything. Since Taoist Zhengyang had made a promise to her, she wouldn't say anything even if he took the two Black Water Blood Lotuses.

But no one has ever obtained lotus roots and lotus seeds, but now they have them, and with the black water, they can cultivate them themselves.

However, it is up to their Danfeng people to cultivate the spiritual plants!

Soon, Hao Ze Zhenjun of Danfeng also came in a hurry, "What's the matter? Why did you have to call me over? My disciple's condition has just stabilized. If you have something to say, tell me quickly."

"Look!" Zhenjun Zhengyang handed over the jade box and the Qiankun bottle.

Master Haoze couldn't take his eyes off it after taking one look. "This, this, this is great."

"You didn't say anything?"

"Say, what do you want? Just tell me!"

"This disciple found this. She doesn't need too much. How about you Danfeng provide her with free elixirs when she needs them in the future? They must be top-grade. I also promised to protect her. From now on, our peak..."

"Alright! If this black water lotus is cultivated, half of it will be used by you!"

"make a deal!"

"Ahem, well, that 20%..." Daoist Haoze hesitated when he thought about the 20% he was going to give to his disciple. He felt a little embarrassed to speak up. After all, this was what the other person deserved. It would not be nice to force it on him, but he was reluctant to give it to her. Maybe he could cultivate one or two more Black Water Blood Lotuses?

"I don't want my 20% anymore." Du Shuangshuang said very tactfully.

"Okay, remember this and give her all the points." Taoist Zhengyang waved his hand.

This is a deal that comes with a gift, so I'm not losing out, I'm making a killing! Du Shuangshuang thought it was totally worth it and grinned. Eight small white teeth were exposed, and dimples were faintly visible at the corners of her mouth. "Disciple thanks the two True Lords."

Daoist Master Haoze was touched by Du Shuangshuang's understanding and good-naturedness. If it weren't for the previous agreement between the sects, he would have wanted to accept her as a disciple directly. In order to elevate her status, he would also be willing to give her the title of closed disciple. Daoist Master Haoze was becoming more and more satisfied with Du Shuangshuang.

After counting the items Du Shuangshuang had taken out, the others were all beaming. They had never expected an outer sect disciple to be able to obtain so many treasures. It was like a dark horse suddenly emerged just as the competition was about to end.