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On this day, just as dawn was breaking, the "Sihai Market" at the foot of Qingyun Mountain's main peak was already bustling with activity.

In the past, although the market was bustling, it always had a sense of disorganization and disorder.

Today, however, things are quite different. In front of "Jubaolou," the largest shop in the very center of the market, which was originally operated by Baibaoge, several long, winding queues have formed.

The people in line were dressed in various ways, including managers of small and medium-sized sects, wandering cultivators with weathered faces, and even some curious ordinary merchants.

Everyone's face showed a mixture of anticipation, curiosity, and a barely perceptible tension.

At the entrance of Jubaolou, a huge new plaque has been hung, bearing the ten gilded characters "Qingyun Alliance Contribution Exchange Headquarters". Next to it are the Qingyun Alliance's cloud emblem and the Baibaoge's ingot logo.

On either side of the gate stood eight spirited disciples dressed in Qingyun Enforcement Team uniforms, maintaining order with sharp eyes.

Inside the door, the counter was brand new. Behind it sat not only the smiling shopkeeper and clerk of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, but also several serious-looking disciples of the Qingyun Sect, who were responsible for supervising and verifying the documents.

"Fellow Daoists! Quiet down! Quiet down!" A portly shopkeeper from the Treasure Pavilion stood on the steps, channeling his spiritual power, his voice booming, "Starting today, the Azure Cloud Alliance Contribution Certificates are officially issued and redeemable!"

"Based on your contribution points recorded in the Alliance Token, you can exchange them for a corresponding amount of 'Contribution Jade Coins' here, or at any of the Treasure Pavilion's branches in the Southern Region!"

"Jade Coins can be used within the alliance and at partner merchants to exchange for cultivation resources, post or accept quests, and pay fees—all without hindrance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the crowd.

"It's finally here! Look, what does this jade coin look like?"

"I've been saving up contribution points for three months, just waiting to exchange them for a better flying sword today!"

"I wonder how many spirit stones I can get?"

Soon, the first person to exchange their token, a young disciple from the small sect "Golden Saber Sect," nervously stepped forward and handed his identity token to the steward behind the counter.

The deacon took the token and scribbled it on a specially made test stone. A flash of blue light revealed the number "one hundred and fifty points".

Then, the deacon took out jade coins, each the size of a copper coin, the thickness of a fingernail, the color of pure white, and the color of flowing light, from a jade box behind him that was engraved with intricate arrays.

The obverse of the jade coin features the Azure Cloud Flowing Cloud emblem, while the reverse bears the characters "Contribution" and the face value. The edges are decorated with fine, difficult-to-imitate anti-counterfeiting patterns.

"Fellow Daoist, 150 contribution points can be exchanged for 15 jade coins with a face value of '10 points'. Please accept them." The steward pushed 15 warm jade coins in front of him.

The young disciple's hands trembled slightly as he carefully picked up the stack of jade coins. They were cool to the touch, and he could feel the pure spiritual energy and unique authentication fluctuations contained within them.

He picked one up and examined it closely against the light. The flowing cloud emblem seemed to be slowly rotating, exquisitely beautiful. His face flushed with excitement, and he murmured, "This is the contribution jade coin... I really got it!"

The people queuing behind him craned their necks to watch, making envious clicks of their tongues.

"Next!"

An old rogue cultivator stepped forward. He didn't have many contribution points, only exchanging them for three jade coins with a face value of "five points". However, he carefully wrapped them in a clean, soft cloth and stuffed them into the pocket closest to his body. A satisfied smile appeared on his face, as if he was carrying the hope of the Great Dao.

The exchange process proceeded smoothly. Some members of smaller sects and independent cultivators eagerly went to the nearby resource area to exchange their newly acquired jade coins for the pills and materials they had been eyeing.

Some carefully stored them away, intending to save them up to exchange for bigger items; others, more shrewd, were chatting with fellow book lovers in discussion forums about the allure of fantasy novels. They began inquiring about price differences in resources from different places, pondering the possibility of making a living by buying and selling.

In just one day, "contribution jade coins" became the most sought-after item in the Four Seas Market.

Unlike spirit stones, its energy doesn't dissipate naturally, making it easy to preserve; it has the credibility of the alliance and the backing of the Baibaoge network, making it highly liquid.

More importantly, it represents "labor" and "contribution" within the Qingyun Alliance system, serving as a symbol of identity and value.

Holding the jade coins, these low-level cultivators, who were once looked down upon by the major sects, felt for the first time that they had truly become a part of this vast alliance.

The issuance of Contribution Jade Coins acted like a magical lever, instantly revitalizing the previously stagnant resources within the alliance.

The most direct changes occurred in the Qingyun Sect's warehouses and various halls.

In the past, the Qingyun Sect's warehouse was piled high with low-level demon beast materials, basic ores, and spiritual herbs that were not old enough, as well as the "standard" Qi Condensation Pills, refined iron swords, and primary talismans produced continuously from the Pill Hall and Weapon Hall production lines. Although the quantity was huge, most of it could only be stockpiled after supplying the sect's disciples and giving away a small amount as rewards.

Now, these "idle assets" are quickly assessed, priced according to contribution level, and placed on the alliance resource exchange list.

An elder from a small talisman family used several unique "Swift Wind Talisman" blueprints accumulated by the family to post a task in the quest hall to exchange for contribution points. The task was quickly accepted by the Weapon Hall, and the elder obtained a large number of contribution points. He then exchanged them for a large amount of much-needed "Red Copper" and "Wolf Hair Brush" from the resource vault, greatly increasing the family's talisman-making efficiency.

A "Spirit Plant Valley" that primarily focuses on planting supplies submits surplus low-grade spirit grains, fruits, and vegetables to the alliance in exchange for contribution points. These points are then used to exchange for high-quality "Nourishment Pills" produced by the Qingyun Pill Hall, significantly accelerating the disciples' cultivation speed.

There was even a rogue cultivator who accidentally discovered a small "Void Stone" mine in the desolate mountains. Since he was unable to mine it, he simply sold the information to the Alliance and gained a huge amount of contribution points, becoming rich overnight. He directly exchanged them for the auxiliary medicinal materials needed for the Foundation Establishment Pill and went to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm!

Resources, like blood, circulate rapidly within the alliance's massive body through contribution points, which serve as "currency."

The vast reserves of the Qingyun Sect's treasury were activated, becoming nourishment for the entire alliance.

Member sects and independent cultivators are no longer limited to the produce of their own small plots of land; they can exchange their contribution points for anything they need, based on their own requirements. Efficiency has increased by more than tenfold!

Meanwhile, the "Alliance Mission Hall" located next to the council hall was bustling with activity like never before. Various mission information scrolled across the massive jade wall, distinguished by different colors based on rank and type.

White (Grade A) Missions: Patrol border outposts (daily, 10 contribution points); Escort caravans to Blackwater Marsh (short-term, 50 contribution points/person); Suppress the rampaging monkey horde at "Wind Howling Hill" (team, estimated 300 contribution points).

Green (Grade B) Mission: Assist the Array Hall in maintaining the protective array of "Streamstone Village" (short-term, 20 contribution points); collect specific poisonous herbs from "Blackwater Marsh" (paid based on quantity); perform preliminary tempering of "Cold Iron" for the Weapon Hall (paid based on quantity).

Blue (Tier C) Missions: Explore suspected mineral veins in the "Northern Wasteland" (long-term, contribution points negotiable); Develop new "communication talismans" (technical, high contribution point reward); Teach basic body-refining techniques (regular, contribution points/class hours).

The missions are diverse, covering all aspects of combat, production, exploration, and service.

The independent cultivators and disciples of small sects no longer have to risk their lives for a little cultivation resources or be at the mercy of the major sects.

They can take on tasks that suit their abilities and strengths, and steadily earn contribution points through hard work and skill.

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