Worship Hall Powerhouse Lineup Holds the Field

Qian Mochen distributed the pills in his hand to the appropriate worship elders, and the long howls from the mountaintop continued until late into the night.

Some worship elders even felt unsatisfied after their strength had increased, dragging their old brothers into the sky to spar and familiarize themselves with their newfound power.

Several bonfires were set up in the open space outside the Worship Hall, with sizzling, oil-dripping roasted cattle, sheep, and pigs available for anyone to take from the grills.

Every worship elder came to clink cups with Qian Mochen, and he accepted every challenge, looking as though he could drink a thousand cups without falling.

Yet after only a few cups, his steps began to sway, his body went limp, and the scenery before his eyes started spinning. Before long, he collapsed to the ground.

"This kid had such an imposing air just now that I truly thought he could hold his liquor!"

"Hahaha, Big Brother, Mo Chen still needs more practice with his drinking!"

"Indeed!" Even Qingluan Douluo, who had been unwilling to speak, opened his mouth.

With a look of disgust, Qian Daoliu sent Qian Mochen away. "Come, let us brothers drink. We will not return until we are drunk today!"

"Good! We will not return until we are drunk!"

It was not until noon the next day that Qian Mochen crawled out of bed and drank a bowl of porridge to recover.

After Qian Daoliu told him about his drinking capacity the night before, Qian Mochen's face immediately darkened.

Impossible!

How could he have gotten drunk after just three bowls?

After eating, Qian Mochen discussed the details of Spirit Hall's reforms with Qian Daoliu. Once everything had been finalized, Qian Mochen first informed several worship elders, then directly used the Pope Token to summon all those in charge within Spirit City who were Soul Sages or above.

There were rather too many people attending, so Qian Mochen simply held the meeting in the square.

Guards stood every ten paces around the square, and the security perimeter extended five hundred meters beyond it. All nearby streets were placed under lockdown.

The first thing these high-ranking figures of Spirit Hall saw upon entering the square was the seven worship elders seated on the platform.

No matter what they thought, once they entered the square, they obediently found places to stand, at most exchanging brief glances.

When the time came, Qian Mochen stepped directly onto the platform and looked down at the more than three hundred people below.

Among them were more than a dozen Titled Douluo and over a hundred Soul Douluo. They were all the future pillars of Spirit Hall.

"Greetings, Your Holiness!"

Qian Mochen made a slight lifting gesture with his arm, raising everyone to their feet. Without wasting words, he went straight to the point.

"I have summoned everyone here today to announce something."

"Starting today, Spirit Hall will undergo reforms from top to bottom!"

"First: from today onward, everyone, regardless of cultivation, may receive corresponding Merit Points so long as they contribute to Spirit Hall!"

"Merit Points can be exchanged for food, meat, Soul Bones, soul beasts, and more."

"As long as you have enough Merit Points, even if you wish to hire a worship elder to protect you personally, it will not be a problem!"

"I know everyone has questions about Merit Points. The Exchange Hall will open tomorrow, and everyone may collect a copy of the exchange catalog."

Qian Mochen clapped his hands, and people immediately brought over exquisitely illustrated booklets.

The first page of the booklet introduced Merit Points. Based on Qian Mochen's pricing, one Merit Point could be exchanged for one hundred Gold Soul Coins.

Everyone serving in Spirit Hall would receive corresponding Merit Points in addition to their regular pay.

Not only had their benefits not been cut, they had actually increased. The crowd's resistance to Merit Points weakened considerably.

Moreover, some of the treasures listed at the end of the catalog made even these high-ranking figures breathe faster.

Foundation-Cultivating Pill: Could greatly increase Soul Power and heal hidden injuries within the body.

Limit-Breaking Pill: Could help a Soul Douluo break through the bottleneck at level ninety.

The miraculous effects of every pill made the higher-ups covet them.

If even one Titled Douluo appeared in a family, it could be enough to replace the Upper Three Sects and allow that family to endure for thousands of years.

Furthermore, among these pills were even ones that could promote Martial Soul Evolution!

The reason these people in the square had failed to become Titled Douluo was not because they had not worked hard enough, but because of the innate shortcomings of their Martial Souls.

Without a top-tier Martial Soul, crossing the threshold into Titled Douluo required not only countless times more effort, but also a fortunate opportunity.

And now, had their opportunity not arrived?

The lowest price of a single pill was five thousand Merit Points, and the pills were limited in quantity.

Although Qian Mochen explained that the raw materials for the pills needed time to grow, and the next batch could be refined in three to five years at most.

Still, in three to five years, someone might become a Titled Douluo. With one more person sharing the pie, the resources in their hands would naturally decrease.

"Your Highness, besides completing missions to earn Merit Points, is there any other, faster method?"

"Of course."

Qian Mochen gave the Soul Sage who had spoken first an approving glance. He had not expected someone to become impatient before his planted supporter could even step forward.

"If any of you achieve outstanding results in your positions—for example, if a genius emerges during a six-year-old awakening ceremony at an orphanage, if you invent a secret technique of great use to soul masters, or even if you directly exchange resources—you may obtain Merit Points."

"For the specifics, everyone may go to the Merit Hall and inquire tomorrow."

After finishing his explanation, Qian Mochen left immediately. He still needed to arrange for these matters to be conveyed to Spirit Hall branches outside the city.

"Dong'er, pass down the order. Purchase Whale Rubber, Blood Ginseng, and also..."

"Remember, spare no expense. As long as there is stock, buy it all. No matter how much you spend, I will reimburse it all when you return!"

"Are you afraid your big brother will not be drained dry enough?"

Bibi Dong looked at Qian Mochen suspiciously.

Bibi Dong had already learned something about Whale Rubber during this period. This stuff was generally used by nobles to spice things up.

The only person in the Qian Family who could use it at present was Qian Xunji.

"You do not understand. This hall master naturally has a wonderful use for it!"

Qian Mochen smiled mysteriously.

After its essence was extracted and consumed, Whale Rubber could greatly improve a soul master's physique. Ten-thousand-year Whale Rubber could rival an ordinary immortal herb in value.

The remaining medicinal ingredients, such as Blood Ginseng, belonged to the type that became highly poisonous rather than restorative medicine if they had not matured long enough.

With the treasured land of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Qian Mochen only needed to transplant these herbs there. Before long, he would obtain a batch of heavenly treasures.

The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was Spirit Hall's future and could not afford any mishap. Moreover, Qian Mochen still had his sights set on the remains of the Ice and Fire Dragon King beneath it.

If he could refine the remains of two God Kings, his strength certainly would not be inferior to those hundred-level gods.

When he had tempered his golden body at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before, Qian Mochen had tried diving down. Unfortunately, after descending five hundred meters, his body could no longer withstand the pressure below, and he could only return in regret.

The next day, aside from those who truly could not leave their posts, all other soul masters gathered at the Merit Hall. The five-story hall, spanning a full five thousand square meters, had records of the treasures currently available for exchange and their quantities written across every wall.

Qian Mochen had arranged twenty people on every floor to explain things to the visitors, but who would have expected that the Merit Hall would nearly be packed to bursting on its first day?

By the end, the hundred staff members had talked themselves hoarse and could not utter another word.