Inside cave residence Jia-3 in Section C of Hidden Dragon Abyss, Han Li sat cross-legged on a stone bed, running his fingers over the green waist token in his hand. The jade was smooth and warm, with stars and waves engraved on the front and the character for "steward" on the back. Tiny runes in the lower-right corner displayed his identity information and contribution points when infused with spiritual power. This was his starting point in the Star Palace's Green Wave Hall.
Rather than rush to treat his injuries, he took out the newly acquired jade slips and examined them one by one.
The Star Palace Outer Hall Rules were lengthy and detailed, but their essence amounted to this: strictly obey palace regulations and never betray the palace; answer all summons and assignments and faithfully fulfill one's duties; harming fellow disciples was strictly forbidden, and private fighting would be severely punished; all resources, missions, and promotions depended on contribution points; Outer Hall disciples could not enter the Inner Hall or restricted areas without permission.
The Green Wave Sea Region Detailed Map marked the tens of thousands of li of sea under Green Wave Hall's jurisdiction in detail, including islands large and small, resource sites, dangerous areas, shipping routes, and even the distribution of certain demon beasts. Its information was far more comprehensive than what he had obtained before. Han Li paid particular attention to the surroundings of Black Reef Island and the Ghost Mist Sea.
The jade slip explaining the contribution-point system contained the most information. The Star Palace had a strict system and clearly defined ranks. Peripheral stewards like Han Li stood at the very bottom, primarily handling miscellaneous chores. They received a monthly stipend of ten lower-grade spirit stones and had to complete a set quota of missions.