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Chapter 893 Controversy, Taiping Money
"Senior brother, information from all sides has been initially gathered," Lin Shuijun said in the small building.

When Lin Shuijun mentioned the title "Senior Brother," Wen Daoyu couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Ling Xuzi is now at the fifth level of the Fetal Spirit Realm, which, according to the rules, makes him a senior figure. Even those at the same level address him as Little Saint. However, people like Lin Shui and Jie Huo are still specially permitted by Little Saint to address each other as fellow disciples.

This honor was something even a junior member like Wen Daoyu had never received.

"speak!"

Ji Ming glanced at Lin Shuijun and Wen Daoyu and said.

"The most intense reactions came from Tianteng Mountain in the southern wilderness and Nanlaoshen Mountain in Liling, where resentment was simmering."

They are accustomed to bartering or settling accounts with cowrie shells and pearls, regarding talismans and coins as shackles. Having heard of the teachings of our sect, they have secretly discussed this matter several times. It is feared that they will use the opportunity of lenient lending to falsely report losses incurred during the calamity, demanding excessive aid, and using inferior minerals and uncompetitive spiritual assets as collateral, attempting to disrupt the pricing principles in the "Detailed Rules for Estimating Spiritual Assets."

Before and after the great calamity, Tianteng Mountain had always been a friendly force to Taiping Mountain.

The fact that they resisted so fiercely after Ji Ming issued a decree was not surprising.

The reason why Tianteng Mountain was able to rise in the Southern Wilderness and become a first-class force among the unorthodox sects in the Southern Region is precisely because it gained tremendous development opportunities through the long-term struggle between the righteous and evil factions in the Southern Region.

Ji Ming didn't care much about the other party's feelings. The choice was not in Tianteng Mountain's hands from the beginning. If the other party was unwilling to come to the Shengang Palace, then he would naturally support his mortal enemy, Xiaozhu Jinting, who had always been suppressed by Tianteng Mountain.

"Where is the Jinbi Water Mansion?"

Ji Ming asked.

The one who truly troubled Ji Ming was not the two elders of Shenshan, nor the Weide Old Mother of Tianteng Mountain, but the Water Lord of Nanpan River, who was also the master of Jinbi Water Mansion, Jiang Soulonggong.

This is an old dragon who has attained enlightenment for countless years and has extensive connections. His kinship with the East Sea Dragon Palace alone is already a thorn in his side. If this old dragon is determined to oppose him, the only option is to ask the patriarchs of the cave world to take action.

As it was his first time taking charge of the chessboard, he was unwilling to disturb the patriarch, or even the True Lord.

"The reaction is subtle!"

Lin Shuijun used this vague term to describe the reaction of Jinbi Water Mansion.

"Those belonging to the Water Palace, such as Prince Linghan of Qianzi Cave, General Tao Hong of Nanpan, and Lan Kong Dragon Girl within the Water Palace, are particularly resistant. They regard the shells and pearls circulating in the Dragon Palace as a symbol of tradition and dignity, and are unlikely to give them up easily. However, Jiang Sou Dragon Lord has accepted the decree and seems to be willing to attend the meeting."

"What about the others?"

"Contacts are already underway."

At this point, Lin Shuijun's face lit up with joy.

The key to the Grand Council's plan lies in attracting enough members to join, so that they will naturally become a united front in subsequent aid efforts, and those who have not yet joined will have to consider the possibility of being attacked from both sides in the future.

"Yunyu Temple and Wuxian Sect are preparing documents such as the 'Petition for Credit for Spiritual Funds,' the 'Inspection and Survey of Damage to the Mountain Gate,' the 'Pledge Documents,' the Sect's Recent Income and Expenditure Accounts, and Future Prospects for Daoist Property.'"

Now, all that remains is for the Grand Council to convene, where the patriarchs, the Thunder Department, the celestial officials of the Southern Dipper, and the elders of the Southern Heaven to jointly establish the "Precious Resources and Merit Spiritual Court." Once the Spiritual Court accepts the case, it will dispatch specialists to conduct on-site inspections and discuss the plan, ultimately leading to a consensus and a final decision.

“What a merit!”

Ji Ming sighed inwardly.

It is foreseeable how much merit and benefit will be gained after this matter is accomplished, not even counting the unseen good deeds.

Ji Ming can't swallow all of this by himself, and even if he did, it wouldn't last long. So he needs to share the spoils equally, and besides, his share is yet to come!

Seeing that Lin Shuijun had said enough, Wen Daoyu stepped forward and said, "The most crucial thing is the reaction of Huangting Palace and Zhenling Sect. The two sects are the ones who jointly issue talismans and coins, and my Taiping Mountain is using this power to dominate the order in Tiannan, which has already aroused the vigilance of these two sects."

Huangting Palace has sent a letter inquiring about the details of the influence of the talisman coins, as well as the structure of the treasure funds, merits, and spirit court. Although the words were polite, the intention to test the waters was very obvious.

The True Spirit Sect remained silent. Their disciples were extremely tight-lipped when contacting us, but in my opinion, they were waiting for this matter to be completed so they could over-issue talisman coins in Baoguang Prefecture, thus appropriating the fruits of our Grand Council's success. The True Spirit Sect has a history of such egregious over-issuance; they won't miss this opportunity.

Everyone understood that once the Grand Council was successfully convened, the value of the talisman coins would inevitably rise. Taipingshan would carefully distribute each talisman coin, but the other two might not be so careful.

"The talisman money is jointly issued by the three sects; this is an ironclad rule that cannot be violated."

Ji Ming was well aware that the two of them wanted to bypass the talisman money, but the talisman money was backed by the three righteous sects and had far-reaching implications, so it was not something that could be bypassed at will.

"I wish to establish a category called 'Peaceful Treasure Coin' under the Precious Funds and Merits Spiritual Court."

This money is specifically for the reconstruction of Tiannan, and it is linked to the credit and reputation of our religion, the 70% of resources compensated by Yunyu Temple, and even the long-term benefits after the reconstruction.

"It is only because I, your teacher, am mindful of the suffering of all living beings after this calamity that I have specially established this precious fund, intended to allocate public spiritual resources to assist the damaged sects in Tiannan in rebuilding their mountain gates and restoring their spiritual lineage, so as to demonstrate the majesty of Heaven and jointly hope for peace and tranquility throughout the world."

With a compassionate tone, Ji Ming said, "For all sects attending the meeting, the funds they borrow will be directly allocated by the Spirit Court after approval. These funds can be exchanged for talisman coins, but talisman coins cannot be exchanged for treasure coins."

Thus, the two remain connected, but they can bypass the Three Mountains Talisman Coins. Even if the True Spirit Sect and Yellow Court Palace overissue talisman coins, it will be difficult to directly impact the value of the Taiping Treasure Coins.

"Your wisdom is truly appreciated!"

Just as Lin Shuijun was about to express his joy and praise, Wen Daoyu said in an extremely serious tone: "The credibility of talisman coins is rooted in the covenant jointly issued by the three righteous sects, and it also stems from the immeasurable foundation of the three sects behind them, their widespread recognition throughout the world, and the real resources that can be exchanged for them."

Even though the Taiping Baoqian (太平宝钱) had a new name and comparable items of considerable value, it still could not escape the influence of talisman coins.

He paused, and seeing that Ji Ming was listening attentively, he continued his analysis, "If the Zhenling and Huangting sects over-issue talisman coins, causing all cultivation resources to rise in price under the guise of talisman coin pricing, Taiping Mountain will face a dilemma."

At that point, whether we advance or retreat, we will face a predicament.

If the two factions realize that my intention in setting up the "Taiping Baoqian" is to establish a separate system, their reaction will likely go beyond simply issuing more money.

The two sects might outright refuse to recognize the circulation and exchange rights of the 'Taiping Baoqian' within their sphere of influence, and even jointly exert pressure, demanding that our sect ultimately accept the 'Standard Three Mountains Talisman Coins'. At that time, the 'Baoqian' might become a mirage, damaging our sect's reputation and undermining our hegemony.

Lin Shuijun said in a deep voice, "Didn't my senior brother say that this money is a special fund for the reconstruction of Tiannan, and even a fund for charitable deeds? With this excuse, we can surely silence the gossip for the time being."

"If the two sects join forces to launch an attack, or even without the two sects, as long as the lineage of the Huangting Palace's Cangtian Sect Master intervenes, this grand council will become a pipe dream, and will also destroy the Little Saint's past prestige and authority, causing the Little Saint to be accused of splitting the righteous path of the world."

The argument between the two became increasingly heated, and every word they uttered was enough to send chills down one's spine. Ding Ruyi and Mingyue Tongzi could only watch helplessly from the sidelines.

"To divide the world!"

Ji Ming chuckled, and this made Wen Daoyu immediately prostrate himself on the ground and beg for forgiveness.

"What crime have you committed? I can tolerate those clans, so why can't I tolerate a few words from you?"

Ji Ming told Wen Daoyu to get up. His eyes were calm. He had already considered all the possible consequences and communicated with everyone on Taiping Mountain. Now that he had taken half a step, there was no turning back.

Only with such unparalleled merit could he be granted every request by the patriarchs, and only then could he use the "Precious Resources and Merit Spiritual Court" as a springboard to extend his reach to the spiritual realm and touch upon a larger game.

"In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be taken."

After saying that, he immediately changed the subject and asked, "What is the current situation of those clans?"

The two immediately reported back, and just as they were about to finish, Ji Ming suddenly felt something and looked up at the depths of the sea of ​​clouds outside the window.

A pure, cool, and unblemished moonlight shone through the busy array of lights and formations surrounding the Divine Palace, passing through as if it were empty, and silently landed on the window lattice of the small building, transforming into an exquisite jade toad.

The expressions of everyone inside the building tightened as they all sensed the serene and majestic aura that far surpassed that of ordinary immortals.

Ji Ming's gaze narrowed slightly. He stood up and straightened his sleeves. The jade toad gently leaped up and hovered in mid-air. A clear, cold female voice came from it, "Ling Xuzi, the decree of the Divine Mother: The game of chess in the Moon Palace's Osmanthus Garden has just begun. You may come and play a game if you have time."

(End of this chapter)