After everyone had finished laughing, Velin continued, "The vast majority of you will become members of the Floating Fleet."
"A small number of spellcasters with research talent will join Qixing Academy or the Potion Research Institute."
"As for compensation, it will be divided into two parts."
Upon hearing this, everyone pricked up their ears and listened attentively.
"Soul Intent-tier Spellcasters, whether Arcanists, Elemental Mages, or Druids, will each receive fifteen High-grade Magic Crystals and thirty Star Moon Points per month."
"For most Soul Intent-tier Spellcasters, High-grade Magic Crystals are more symbolic than practical, so I will not say much about them."
"Star Moon Points are issued exclusively by Star Moon Fort. Someone will explain their exact value to you later, but I will give you a general idea now."
All forty-eight spellcasters stared fixedly at Velin, their eyes brimming with undisguised anticipation and curiosity.
"One Soul Intent-tier Spell is worth fifteen Star Moon Points, but it may only be learned by yourself and cannot be taught to others."
"However, with five hundred Star Moon Points, that Soul Intent-tier Spell will belong to you completely. You may teach it to anyone you wish and dispose of it as you please."
"My lord, I have a question." A Black-haired Youth rose to his feet, bowed, and then spoke.
Velin smiled. "Please ask."
"Can Star Moon Points be traded?"
"They can." Velin answered without the slightest hesitation. "You may trade Star Moon Points among yourselves, but Star Moon Fort does not facilitate such transactions."
"That means the value of Star Moon Points will be determined by you. I will not interfere. Consider it one of the benefits I offer you."
"However, traded Star Moon Points will be discounted when exchanged for Transcendent books. The exact discount will depend on how many hands the