Tu Shan Heavenly Lord's words stunned everyone.
The Nascent Soul True Lords at today's banquet—old friends who had followed Yuan—could all receive Tu Shan Heavenly Lord's tribulation subsidy. They could exchange their merits for tribulation opportunities, secret arts, cultivation methods, and talismans at half price!
Many True Lords felt their hearts jolt.
Others had saved merits for years without ever amassing enough. Tears welled in their eyes as they once again saw hope of breaking through to a higher realm, hope of extending their lives.
As for repaying tenfold after reaching Spirit Transformation, that was merely to set their minds at ease.
If they broke through to Spirit Transformation, what did tenfold matter?
If they failed, they would die, and that would be that. Could Tu Shan Heavenly Lord go to the underworld to collect the debt?
That would be something!
"Thank you, Heavenly Lord!"
"Thank you, my lord!"
"..."
The Nascent Soul True Lords were grateful beyond words. They clasped their hands and bowed deeply.
"No matter. It's a small thing."
Jiang Ding waved a hand. "The immortal path is long. Being able to walk it alongside you all, and still see so many familiar faces in this world, is a great stroke of fortune. A little worldly wealth is nothing."
"Besides,"
Jiang Ding laughed. "Every fellow Daoist here is a dragon or phoenix among men, a peerless prodigy. You're bound to reach Spirit Transformation. When that happens, I'll make a fortune on this deal."
"Tenfold profit! Has there ever been such a lucrative deal since ancient times?"
"I'm the one coming out ahead."
"You honor us too highly, Heavenly Lord."
The Nascent Soul True Lords were moved. They knew he was saying this to put them at ease.
Even so, they suddenly felt far more confident.
Tu Shan