Liu Xuan's voice was crisp,
"Besides that, this is your monthly allowance."
She handed Fang Chen a small jade bottle. "Inside are Sea Infusion Pills. They're refined from various precious medicines supplemented by the sect's secret methods."
"Their medicinal effects are gentle and long-lasting, making them most suitable for laying a foundation and nourishing the viscera during the early stages of practicing the Azure Waves True Art."
Fang Chen accepted it and asked respectfully, "Thank you, Senior Disciple Sister. May I ask how I can obtain more of these pills later if I need them?"
Liu Xuan explained, "Within the sect, exchanging for most resources requires contribution points. These pills are supplied free of charge during the first month. After that, you'll need to exchange contribution points for them."
"Contribution points can be obtained by completing the various tasks issued by the sect. The Task Hall is on the western side of the sect."
"Of course, if Junior Disciple Brother's family is wealthy, you can also secretly trade silver with others for contribution points."
Fang Chen was puzzled. "Why must it be a secret trade? Is it forbidden openly?"
Liu Xuan smiled and nodded. "Contribution points can be exchanged for silver at a ratio of one to ten. However, openly, silver cannot be exchanged back for contribution points."
"If everyone used silver to exchange for contribution points instead of completing tasks, then who would contribute to the sect?"
Who would contribute to the sect?
The corner of Fang Chen's mouth twitched several times. So that's how it worked...
He continued asking, "If it's a secret trade, what's the ratio?"
Liu Xuan sighed. "Thirty taels of silver can be exchanged for one contribution point. The price is three times higher."
"To maintain a monthly supply of Sea Infusion Pills, you'd need