That day, Chen Qing was cultivating in the Quiet Room, True Essence circulating around his body, when Qing Dai's soft knock suddenly sounded outside the door.
"Senior Brother, Pei Tingchun, Elder Pei, has come to visit. He is waiting in the reception hall."
Hearing this, Chen Qing slowly withdrew his cultivation, and the surging True Essence within him gradually settled.
Pei Tingchun's visit at this time surely meant something important.
He rose, straightened his robes, and pushed open the door. He gave Qing Dai, who was waiting outside, a slight nod before heading straight for the reception hall.
Inside, Pei Tingchun was seated upright, sipping tea. When he saw Chen Qing enter, he set down his teacup and revealed a genial smile.
"Elder Pei." Chen Qing cupped his fists in greeting.
"No need for formalities."
Pei Tingchun waved a hand, gesturing for Chen Qing to sit. "There is no need to be so polite in private."
Chen Qing sat as instructed. After Qing Dai silently served him a fresh cup of tea, she withdrew.
Pei Tingchun did not beat around the bush and directly explained his purpose. "The foremost reason for my visit is to deliver the sect's reward for your killing of Qiao Lian Zheng, the Fourth Elder of the Demonic Sect."
As he spoke, he took out a jade token and pushed it toward Chen Qing. "According to sect rules, killing that fiend earns you one hundred and twenty thousand Contribution Points. They have already been recorded in this jade token, and you may inspect and claim them at any time."
Chen Qing accepted the jade token, unable to suppress his delight.
He was currently short on Contribution Points to exchange for resources. Whether it was pills needed for his future cultivation or other spiritual materials, all required