Gu Changqing glanced at Jiang Lan.
He seemed not to have expected that this would be the kid's first question.
Still, he showed no particular surprise. He merely lifted his teacup and took a sip before speaking:
"Every month, the Guardian Manor allocates Spirit Vein Ore based on contributions."
"The amount isn't fixed, but newcomers get at least two or three pieces."
Two or three pieces.
Jiang Lan's mind raced.
According to what Gu Changqing had said earlier, one piece of Spirit Vein Ore contained as much spiritual energy as several hundred bottles of Fifth Tier essence blood.
Two or three pieces meant over a thousand bottles.
He currently needed five hundred and twelve bottles to advance to level thirty-six. With two or three Origin Stones in hand, wouldn't gaining two levels a month be no problem?
Suppressing his excitement, Jiang Lan kept his expression unchanged.
Gu Changqing continued:
"Besides the Origin Stones, you'll also have permission to use the Spirit Vein Mining Area under the Guardian Manor's jurisdiction."
"The spiritual energy concentration in the mining area is far beyond that of your Academy's Spiritual Energy Chamber. The efficiency is completely different, too."
Hearing this, Jiang Lan had a rough idea of what to expect.
Spirit Vein Ore, plus access to the mining area, meant his leveling speed would multiply several times over.
That alone already made it worthwhile.
But Gu Changqing clearly wasn't finished.
"One more thing." He set down his teacup and looked at Jiang Lan. "The Guardian Manor stands independent of the Military and the Academy."
"Once you join, you won't have to worry about anyone causing you trouble. If you run into trouble, the Guardian Manor will resolve it for you."
Jiang Lan raised his eyebrows slightly.
That was an unexpected benefit.
"What do you think?"