With a rough idea already taking shape in his mind, Chen Hao asked, "How would this partnership work?"
Supreme Lord Lao said, "Simple. You supply me with a set quantity of cigarettes regularly. We'll price each carton at 1,000 Daoist Merit Points and split the profits fifty-fifty. What do you think?"
Chen Hao had little idea what Daoist Merit Points were, and he had never asked about them before. This was a good chance to find out. "Lao Jun, what are these Daoist Merit Points used for?"
Supreme Lord Lao first sent him a question mark, then said, "Fellow immortal Little Charlatan, you're joking, right? You're in the Heavenly Court, yet you don't know what Daoist Merit Points are for?"
After some thought, Chen Hao could only make something up. "A few days ago, this humble immortal fought a Demon Beast and unfortunately took a blow to the head. I lost all my memories, so..."
Hearing what had happened, Supreme Lord Lao immediately rose to Chen Hao's defense. "Something like that actually happened? Don't be afraid. I'll back you up. Give me that Demon Beast's name, and I'll demand an explanation for you."
"An explanation, my ass," Chen Hao cursed. "That's not the point. Lao Jun, please explain these Daoist Merit Points to help jog my memory."
"Daoist Merit Points are the Heavenly Court's universal currency. Besides buying and selling things, you can use them at the Heavenly Stele to increase your magical power or exchange them for more years of life."
"The Heavenly Stele? What's that?" Chen Hao pressed.
Supreme Lord Lao seemed a little impatient, but since he still wanted to partner with Chen Hao, he could only answer patiently. "The Heavenly Stele is a magical treasure controlled by the Jade Emperor. You could say it governs the