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A few days later, a grand ceremony was held in front of the Liuyun Hall to reward those who had made contributions.

For their decisive command and outstanding military achievements, Shi Tie and Jin Hao were each awarded one hundred high-grade spirit stones, one fourth-tier demon beast inner core, and were allowed to enter the core area of ​​the "Minor Myriad Laws Secret Realm" for ten days of cultivation.

The disciples who participated in the operation received a large amount of contribution points, elixirs, and magical artifacts as rewards based on their merits.

In particular, several disciples who performed outstandingly in the rescue battle in Xishi Village received personal praise from Shen Mo.

When the disciple from the Battle Hall who received the "Umbrella of Ten Thousand People" in Xishi Village received the "Flowing Cloud Warrior" medal, representing special honor, from Shen Mo, thousands of disciples below the stage erupted in thunderous cheers and envious exclamations.

The tangible rewards and visible glory greatly boosted the morale and sense of belonging of all disciples. Everyone understood that in the Qingyun Alliance, merit was always rewarded—there was no exaggeration!

Just as the border checkpoints were under construction and the internal rewards and punishments were being finalized, a distinguished guest quietly arrived.

Chen Hao, the manager of Baibaoge, still had that same smiling, wealthy man's appearance. He arrived at the Qingyun Mountain gate in a lavishly decorated eight-horse carriage, accompanied by more than a dozen trucks loaded with gifts.

The disciples guarding the mountain had already been notified and respectfully led this "God of Wealth" to the warm pavilion in the side hall of Liuyun Hall.

Inside the warm pavilion, the aroma of spiritual tea filled the air. Shen Mo dismissed everyone around him, leaving only Han Lin seated.

Upon seeing Shen Mo, Chen Hao smiled before speaking and cupped his hands, saying, "Alliance Leader Shen! It's been a few days, and you're even more radiant than before! I heard that you were brilliantly orchestrating events a few days ago, with frequent victories reported from both the north and south fronts. Congratulations! I've prepared a small gift to express my respect!"

With a wave of his hand, his attendants carried up several large jade boxes, each containing precious refining materials and rare spiritual herbs.

Shen Mo smiled slightly and gestured for him to sit down: "Manager Chen is well-informed, that's kind of you. These are just some petty clowns, not worth mentioning. Please have some tea."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Hao got straight to the point, his chubby face beaming with the shrewdness of a businessman: "Alliance Leader Shen, Elder Han, the Qingyun Alliance is now a formidable force in the Southern Region, with a stable territory and the hearts of the people at its disposal. It is the perfect time to make great strides! For the alliance to develop, it cannot do without the flow of resources."

"Forgive my bluntness, but currently, the various factions still mainly rely on bartering or using my Hundred Treasures Pavilion's channels, which is inefficient and makes it difficult to demonstrate their contribution. If this continues, it may hinder the internal integration of the alliance."

Han Lin stroked his beard and nodded: "Manager Chen is absolutely right. Resource allocation within the alliance is indeed a major problem."

Taking advantage of the momentum, Chen Hao took out a jade slip from his storage bag and presented it with both hands: "Alliance Leader Shen, Elder Han, this is a preliminary concept drafted by me and the strategists of the Pavilion, based on the current situation of your alliance, entitled 'On Establishing a 'Qingyun Contribution Point Circulation System'. Please take a look."

Shen Mo took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and found the contents to be detailed and the ideas clear. The core idea was to establish a platform covering the entire alliance for resource exchange, task distribution, and information sharing, based on the "contribution points" that the Qingyun Alliance was about to release.

Baibaoge utilizes its extensive network of branches throughout the southern region to provide services such as material warehousing, logistics and transportation, value assessment, and transaction guarantees.

Qingyun Sect provides credit backing and invests some scarce resources as initial reserves to jointly issue a physical or virtual "certificate" (similar to spirit coins) based on contribution level, which facilitates circulation.

Shen Mo put down the jade slip, pondered for a moment, and looked at Chen Hao: "Manager Chen's plan is well thought out. Using contribution points as the core and unifying the measurement of resources is indeed a good solution to the internal circulation barriers."

"But... how does Baibaoge ensure 'fairness' at each stage regarding the pricing power of contributions, the composition of reserve resources, profit distribution, and... most importantly, how?"

Chen Hao seemed to have been prepared, and said solemnly, "Alliance Leader, you are wise! The pricing power naturally rests with the Alliance Council, and my Hundred Treasures Pavilion only provides market references."

"In the initial stage of resource reserves, your alliance can provide some special products from the secret realm, pills, and magical artifacts. My Treasure Pavilion is also willing to contribute equivalent spirit stones and general supplies."

"Profits? That's easy to say. Our organization will only charge necessary operating costs plus a small profit of 10%, and the rest will go to the alliance's finances! As for fairness..."

He stood up, his expression solemn, and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture: "I, Chen Hao, hereby swear a solemn oath! If Baibaoge engages in the slightest deception, favoritism, or embezzlement during our cooperation, may my cultivation be completely destroyed and my soul annihilated!"

"Our Hundred Treasures Pavilion has stood firm in the Southern Region for centuries, relying solely on the word 'trust'! Cooperation with the Azure Cloud Alliance is a long-term strategy; we would never sacrifice our own foundation for petty gains!"

Seeing him make such a solemn vow, Han Lin was moved and looked at Shen Mo.

Shen Mo tapped his fingers lightly on the table, remaining silent for a long time. The air in the warm pavilion was thick with the scent of sandalwood, and the atmosphere was somewhat stagnant.

Chen Hao's smile remained unchanged, but his palms were slightly sweaty. If this cooperation could be achieved, Baibaoge would be completely tied to the Qingyun Alliance's cause, but it would also gain unprecedented development opportunities.

Finally, Shen Mo spoke, his voice steady: "I have felt Manager Chen's sincerity. The cooperation is feasible in principle. The specific details can be discussed in detail between Elder Han and you. However, I would like to make it clear beforehand."

Chen Hao's spirits lifted: "Alliance Leader, please speak!"

"First, the contribution system must be completely controlled by the alliance. Baibaoge only has the right to make suggestions, not the right to decide, regarding its issuance, recycling, and pricing."

"That's exactly right!"

"Secondly, the exchange platform must be open to all alliance members, fair and transparent, and must not have any hidden barriers. In particular, the interests of small and medium-sized sects and independent cultivators must be protected."

"Of course! My Baibaoge is honest and trustworthy!"

"Third," Shen Mo looked sharply at Chen Hao, "during the cooperation, Baibaoge needs to share non-core business intelligence networks with the alliance, especially information on border trade and the flow of bulk commodities."

Chen Hao's expression changed slightly. Business intelligence was one of the core assets of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth: "Agreed! But only intelligence related to the alliance's security and interests!"

"Agreed." Shen Mo nodded. "Finally, the initial cooperation will be for five years. After five years, it can be renewed depending on the situation. If Baibaoge acts fairly, the alliance will naturally not treat its friends unfairly. If there is any disobedience..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the chill in his eyes sent a shiver down Chen Hao's spine.

"Rest assured, Alliance Leader! I, Chen, will certainly keep my promise and cooperate sincerely!" Chen Hao quickly stated.

"Alright." Shen Mo smiled faintly. "Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation. Elder Han, you and Manager Chen can discuss the follow-up matters in detail."

"Yes, Sect Leader," Han Lin replied, standing up.

Chen Hao felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and his face broke into a wide smile, as if he could already see countless spirit stones beckoning to him.

He knew he had made the right move! By climbing the ladder of the Qingyun Alliance, the future of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion would be limitless!

After seeing off the satisfied Chen Hao, only Shen Mo and Han Lin remained in the warm pavilion.

Han Lin sighed, "Sect Leader, is it too risky to cooperate deeply with the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and tie our alliance's resources and lifeline to it?"

Shen Mo walked to the window, looked at the bustling scene below the mountain, and said calmly, "Elder Han, the economic lifeline should be in the hands of a 'partner' who can keep it in check, rather than in the hands of a potential enemy."

"Chen Hao is a businessman who values ​​profit, but he values ​​long-term benefits even more."

"As long as the Qingyun Alliance remains strong and makes him feel that cooperation is profitable, he will be one of our most reliable allies. Moreover, this opportunity will allow us to extend our reach further into all aspects of the Southern Region."

He paused, his tone turning cold: "Of course, one should always be wary. Junior Sister Xiao's Shadow Guards will also be watching the Hundred Treasures Pavilion's every move. If he truly harbors ulterior motives... hmph."

Upon hearing this, Han Lin felt a chill run down his spine and bowed, saying, "Sect Leader's foresight is profound; I understand."