Among the Evil Profession practitioners present, everyone except the underage middle school girl had a job.
But their meager incomes could hardly support the expenses of Spirit Realm Walkers. Saint-level materials started at seven figures, and artifacts were even more expensive.
Master Wuhen also had a rule: they were not to use their own abilities to make money, even in mutually consensual transactions.
Once certain things had a crack opened in them, they would keep piling up until the tide of corruption burst through the dam and warped the mind.
If Evil Profession practitioners wanted to preserve their true selves and avoid having their minds tainted by their occupational traits, they had to be even more disciplined than lawful practitioners, with higher moral standards and greater resolve than ordinary people.
What kind of group possessed moral standards beyond those of ordinary people?
Monks!
Or rather, religious ideals.
In truth, the core doctrines and philosophies of every mainstream religion in the world urged people to do good and championed the radiant side of human nature.
As for why their outcomes were often criticized by the world, that was not religion's sin, but the evil of human nature.
Resisting the temptations of material goods and money was the first step in fighting inner demons and redeeming oneself.
The team members had indeed followed Master Wuhen's teachings well. Even Sweetheart Red Demon, the bank clerk with the strongest material desires, had actually been restraining her greed for possessions.
But if the budget could be higher, who wouldn't want that?
Little Round, seated at the head of the table, looked around at both sides of the long table. Her expression was cool and stern as she said, "This year's budget is five hundred thousand per person."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Evil