Filthy Cultivation: I Pierced the Heavens with the Merit System

Look, look, those inner disciples really know how to think fast.

Li Fuyao glanced at the bewildered Duan Hongzhi with amusement and explained:

“Those demonic cultivators all had human heads hanging from their shoulders and a blood-red gourd at their waists. When I put the gourd away just now, I took a quick look and found that it was filled with fresh human blood.”

"Whether it's human head braids or gourds of human blood, it all shows that they are collecting these things. If we gather all the things they need together, then they will have no choice but to come to us."

“We are cultivators with sect guidance. If we were to fight head-on, even if the demonic cultivators were numerous, they would not be a match for us.”

The three members of the Yanjian Sect exclaimed excitedly, suddenly realizing what was happening.

With the Ascension Order and the life-saving grace before them, they trusted Li Fuyao greatly. Once they understood the key to the matter, they immediately began sending messages to call for help.

The other disciples of the Yanjian Sect arrived quickly.

In a short while, dozens of men and women appeared in front of Li Fuyao.

Perhaps because they don't often leave the sect, most of the Yanjian Sect disciples are simple-minded and clear-headed. Although there were a few who were suspicious, they were easily fooled by Li Fuyao's words and quickly gained his trust.

After they finished their rest and oath-taking, Li Fuyao didn't linger. Without a second thought, she handed over most of the magical treasures she had taken from the Hundred Treasures Pavilion warehouse to everyone.

"So many?!"

The disciples were both surprised and delighted to see the pile of magical treasures before them, enough for three for each of them, though they inevitably felt a little greedy.

But remembering the oath they had sworn to Heaven, they quickly calmed down and lined up to thank Li Fuyao politely while receiving the magical treasures they needed.

That obedient demeanor, never taking more than necessary and never fighting for anything, reminded Li Fuyao of the group of college students before the apocalypse.

While filled with mixed emotions, she couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill and curiosity towards the Yanjian Sect.

What kind of sect could possibly raise such pure and kind-hearted disciples in this chaotic world where the strong prey on the weak?

Some people asked her why she would use the money to protect ordinary people she didn't know, since no one would know even if she didn't take it out, instead of keeping it for herself.

"Because things are made to be used, and it is an honor for a thing to be used to save lives. If I don't use it now, am I supposed to hide it away and take it to the grave?"

Li Fuyao looked into those clear eyes, her little face full of seriousness:

"Moreover, Elder Ye and Sister Qingqing have helped me a lot. Now that I have the ability, I naturally want to repay them. This little magic weapon is nothing."

After saying that, she quietly added to herself:

It can be considered a return to its rightful owner!

The magical artifacts were quickly distributed, and Li Fuyao explained his plan to everyone.

Some disciples scattered to find people in need of help, while others found a secluded and hidden place, where Qu Xiu and Qi Zhen took the lead in setting up a protective magic array.

Because Li Fuyao was young and had contributed strategies and a large number of magical treasures, the disciples of Yanjian Sect thought that she must be exhausted from killing so many demonic cultivators at such a young age, so they assigned her to the group that set up the formation.

Li Fuyao also wanted to stay in this safe place and relax, but the mission was still far from being completed.

Thinking of her overwhelming amount of merit points, and for the sake of her own life, she had no choice but to reluctantly refuse everyone's attempts to keep her. Holding the freshly made communication jade, she resolutely ran out.

The disciples in the courtyard watched with tears in their eyes as that petite figure ran further and further away, feeling both heartache and admiration, and they all praised her:

"What a wonderful young girl! Despite her extraordinary talent, she has no arrogance in her words. She is only a head taller than that long-handled hammer, yet she is righteous, brave, and fearless. She is truly a role model for us all!"

"He took out a magic treasure worth tens of thousands of spirit stones without batting an eye for the sake of the people. With such a heart and mind, he is sure to achieve great things in the future!"

"With Elder Ye's Ascension Token, even if Xiao Fuyao hasn't entered the sect yet, with this achievement, she's definitely going to be our junior sister."

Qu Xiu, her blood boiling, raised her hand and shouted to the disciples in the courtyard:

"They've done so much for us, we absolutely can't let our junior sister down!"

"I will never let my junior sister down! I will never let my junior sister down!"

The disciples of the Yanjian Sect responded in unison, their voices filled with excitement, as if they had been injected with adrenaline, each one eager to exert the same effort as someone who had plowed ten acres in a single night.

The courtyard was abuzz with activity due to a misunderstanding, but Li Fuyao was completely unaware of it, as she was currently engrossed in exorcising demons.

With fewer disciples of the Yanjian Sect, the town is becoming more chaotic.

Everywhere you looked was bloodstained; it was a scene of utter devastation.

On the streets, some people took advantage of the chaos to burn, kill, and loot. Some innocent people lay dead in pools of blood, their fates unknown. Others were wounded and cowered in fear. Still others, in despair, held the corpses of their loved ones and wept and wailed in the spot.

Amidst the sounds of blood and tears, a black mist, as thin as a hair, steamed and slithered from their bodies like venomous snakes.

Having witnessed countless tragedies in the apocalypse, Li Fuyao believed she had hardened her heart to the point of being able to calmly lurk in the shadows and strike down the demonic cultivators when they lowered their guard.

Perhaps it was because she was in a different body, but when she saw the demonic cultivator torturing and killing the mother in front of the child, she couldn't help but rush forward in a fit of rage.

Once this momentum started, it was unstoppable.

Li Fuyao was almost blinded by rage.

The sheer effort they put in, running back and forth, was something even the disciples of the Yanjian Sect couldn't match.

She carried the rescued children and adults back and forth repeatedly until she was exhausted, her spiritual energy was depleted several times, her hands were so sore that she could barely lift the hammer or wave the fan. Only then was she forced to rest by the strong persuasion of the disciples.

More and more ordinary people were entering the courtyard. The disciples of the Yanjian Sect had escorted almost all the survivors to this place. The protective formation outside the courtyard wall was almost complete, and the disciples who set up the formation began to take turns.

Everyone witnessed Li Fuyao's efforts. Seeing how exhausted the young girl was, yet only able to meditate and regulate her breathing, they learned upon asking that she had used up all her consumables during the battle.

Out of pity and admiration, they took out pills and talismans to help Li Fuyao, stuffing her arms full before they were satisfied.

The people who had been sheltered also learned about Li Fuyao's story during their conversations. Although they had nothing to give due to the chaos, they still came to kowtow sincerely and earnestly, which made her both amused and exasperated. She had to persuade and help the scholarly Duan Hongzhi for a long time before he calmed down.

Li Fuyao finally found some peace and quiet. She chose a secluded corner and quietly observed everything in front of her, feeling both annoyed and amused. A secret sense of satisfaction slowly rose in her heart.

"What an annoyance, they're all a bunch of idiots."

She mumbled as she swallowed a few Rejuvenation Pills, then, while regulating her breathing and resting, she rubbed the warm jade bottle in her hand. After a while, she let out a barely audible chuckle:

"I was just completing the task, not because I was happy!"

Feeling her spiritual energy gradually returning, Li Fuyao rested briefly before quietly slipping out again.

"Since you've treated me so well, I'll reluctantly make a few more trips."