Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 578 Dispute
A weapon refiner from the Xu family crafted a Flying Star Crossbow and sold it to the Alliance at an internal price of 15 spirit stones, while accumulating 15 points. The Alliance then sold the Flying Star Crossbow for 25 spirit stones.

In this way, the alliance not only paid off its debts but also earned a profit of 10 spirit stones.

After this profit is totaled, it will be distributed according to the points consumed by each participant.

Compared to the traditional alliance model of distributing Flying Star Crossbows for free, the Xu family earned 15 spirit stones and received dividends. Why wouldn't they be more proactive in doing things for the alliance?

Achieving such sustainable development is a long and arduous task.

However, the dual-track system of merit and points should at least play a positive role.

Li Xiangming is quite confident about this.

After hearing the explanation, none of the representatives present objected on the spot.

Only Xie Jun hesitated and said, "After the points system is implemented, it will probably require a complex accounting and supervision mechanism, which is a concern."

Li Xiangming waved his hand and replied, "The Ceying Hall already has a Merit Appraisal Department, which will handle the calculation and certification of points and past merits. As for oversight matters, the newly established Inspection Department will be responsible for them."

As he spoke, Li Xiangming looked at Qiu Changzhang: "The Ceying Hall has already taken shape, but what about the Tiaoyu Hall? I wonder what the current situation is?"

As the leader of the alliance, Li Xiangming personally took charge of the support hall.

The two deputy leaders, Qiu Changzhang and Madam Xu, were in charge of the Imperial Hall and the Imperial Workshop.

According to his instructions, the Imperial Hall should establish at least four departments: Junping, Caiban, Zhengrong, and Jiyuan. Among them, Junping Department should allocate resources according to the war situation to ensure the supply to the front line, and at the same time be responsible for collecting monster materials obtained from the front line.

As the name suggests, the Procurement Department is responsible for purchasing scarce materials and selling monster materials or other surplus materials.

The Conquest Division is responsible for recruiting cultivators from outside the Alliance—whether they are disciples from sects or aristocratic families who want to contribute to the fight against demons, or rogue cultivators from humble backgrounds who have nowhere else to turn, the Alliance welcomes them all.

The Jiyuan Division managed the military physicians and provided medical services.

Upon hearing the question, Qiu Changzhang slowly replied, "Each department has appointed a person in charge, but there is a shortage of manpower."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming looked at Luo Wanlin and Xie Jun.

In addition to sending disciples into the Demon Suppression Camp, the Xu family and the Immortal Ape Manor are also responsible for the operation of the alliance, and their manpower is already stretched thin. The Luo family and the Lingwu Sect, who have recently joined the alliance, should also make contributions to the alliance.

Xie Jun noticed Li Xiangming's gaze and hesitated slightly.

The Lingwu Sect has far more disciples than the Immortal Ape Manor, but it only has about sixty people. Sending one-third of them to Li Xiangming has already shaken the foundation. If we agree to send more people, we don't know how the sect leader will scold us when we get back.

However, these people will most likely not have to go to the battlefield.

If you hold an important position in one of the two halls, you can earn points and profit for the Lingwu Sect.

Thinking about it this way, it seems like we're not losing out but rather making a profit?
Just then, Luo Wanlin, who was standing to the side, stood up abruptly and said loudly, "The five of us have gathered here to discuss the great cause of fighting the demons. We should work together with one heart and one mind! The alliance is short of people, and my Luo family has an unshirkable responsibility to help!"

Old fox!
Xie Jun immediately cursed inwardly, then quickly stood up and said with a forced smile, "Absolutely, absolutely. Lingwu Sect is also willing to serve the alliance."

Upon hearing their statements, Li Xiangming's eyes flickered slightly; the points system had reduced the psychological resistance between the two families.

He immediately raised the third topic of this meeting—establishing a headquarters.

"Leave Gushe Ridge?"

Madam Xu immediately flew into a rage, repeatedly slamming her cane into the ground with a dull thud: "No, I disagree! Gushe Ridge is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it's on the front line of the fight against demons, making it the best choice for the Alliance headquarters. The Demon Suppression Camp can only reach its full potential here!"

"Madam Xu, you are mistaken!"

Before Li Xiangming could speak, Xie Jun immediately retorted, "It is precisely because Gushe Ridge is close to the front line that it is not suitable to set up the headquarters. Don't forget, the alliance also has two halls and one department, especially the Manufacturing Office, which gathers talents that all families have worked hard to cultivate. If it were to stay in Gushe Ridge, the risk would be too great."

After speaking, Xie Jun continued, "The Demon Suppression Camp should also be relocated! While Gushe Ridge is indeed close to the front lines, the Demon Suppression Camp currently has no combat missions, and staying here is merely for recuperation. What if a beast tide occurs elsewhere? For example, at Weiyang Mountain, the Demon Suppression Camp would have to rush back to defend, which would take a lot of time. It would be better to withdraw the Demon Suppression Camp to Danggui Mountain. Danggui Mountain is located in the center of Pudong, making it quite convenient to support Gushe Ridge, Weiyang Mountain, or even Shangqing Plain where our Luo family is located."

"Nonsense!" Madam Xu roared, pointing at Xie Jun and scolding, "What do you know, you mere brat? Weiyang Mountain is just north of Danggui Mountain, and with Master Lingwu stationed there, even if there's an enemy attack, we can seek help from the Li family first. Once the Demon Suppression Camp receives the news, we can still make it from Gushe Ridge. Besides, the probability of a beast tide appearing at Weiyang Mountain is far lower than at Gushe Ridge. As for Shangqing Plain, where your Luo family is located, it's even safer—it's the rear area. The Demon Suppression Camp should stay at Gushe Ridge, and it must stay here."

Xie Jun was sprayed in the face with spittle, and his gaze toward the old woman in front of him turned cold.

He was only in his early twenties, and it was inevitable that he would be looked down upon when he was sent on a mission at that age, but this was the first time he had ever been scolded like this.

The old woman from the Xu family was not only cursing him, but also slapping the Lingwu Sect in the face.

If the other party were a Foundation Establishment family like the Li family, it would be fine, but the Xu family is just a Qi Refining family. What right do they have to criticize him, a true disciple of the Lingwu Sect?

Is it because of their age?

Xie Jun was extremely dissatisfied, but he didn't turn on Luo Wanlin on the spot. He just gave Luo Wanlin a look.

Luo Wanlin did not speak immediately, but first glanced at Li Xiangming.

At this moment, Li Xiangming sat upright in the head seat, holding a teacup in his hand, savoring the tea, seemingly oblivious to the dispute before him.

Luo Wanlin's lips twitched. Li Xiangming must also want to set up the alliance headquarters at Danggui Mountain, but instead of persuading Old Madam Xu, he made Lingwu Sect and Luo Family take the lead.

But the two families had no choice but to obey!

The old lady of the Xu family claimed that the probability of encountering danger in Weiyang Mountain and Shangqingyuan was far lower than that in Gushe Ridge. Isn't that nonsense?
Even if the probability is low, it still exists.

Otherwise, why would the Lingwu Sect and the Luo family join the alliance?
Both families paid such a high price, only to sit idly by and watch the Demon Suppression Camp continue to protect the Xu family. Who can accept that?

Luo Wanlin coughed and said, "Madam, please don't get agitated. All the families possess the Azure Dragon Token, and Alliance Leader Li has already established the alliance. Ultimately, it cannot be decided by a single person..."

Are you blaming me for running the alliance like a one-man show?

Madam Xu's face was as black as charcoal, and her slightly hunched body rose for the first time.

Luo Wanlin hurriedly waved his hand and quickened his pace, saying, "This junior dares not, but from the perspective of the alliance, Dangui Mountain is indeed the best choice for the headquarters and the Demon Suppression Camp. If the Xu family discovers traces of the beast tide, they can activate the Dragon Yang Formation to resist it for a while. Once the Demon Suppression Camp receives the news, they can come over from Dangui Mountain in just two days."

"Two days?"

The old woman, leaning on her cane, walked up to Luo Wanlin and said coldly, "Reporting the danger to the Alliance, won't it take two days? A round trip would take four days! How many four-day periods can my Xu family's formation last?"

"This……"

Luo Wanlin was speechless.

Just then, Master Liaoshen, who was sitting at the end, suddenly spoke up: "If it is just to convey enemy information, one person and one horse will suffice. The Luo family's Fire Scale Steed is known for its speed, so it may be the Xu family's first choice."

Upon hearing this, Luo Wanlin's expression changed drastically. Before he could speak, Li Xiangming had already put down his teacup and said calmly, "Master Liaoshen is right. In my opinion, not only does the Xu family need the Fire Kirin Steed, but the other allies also need it to transmit information."

Li Xiangming is a real swindler! Even with all my caution, I still fell into his trap!
Luo Wanlin cursed inwardly, never expecting that Li Xiangming would actually have designs on the Fire Kirin Horse.

But at this moment, he claims to be withdrawing from the Demon Suppression Camp, yet refuses to provide the Fire Kirin Steed to allow the Xu family to shorten their message delivery schedule. Wouldn't this be tantamount to completely offending the Xu family?
Not just the Xu family!

Immortal Ape Manor and Lingwu Sect are definitely interested in the Fire Kirin Steed as well.

The more Luo Wanlin thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, but he had no choice but to speak up: "It's not that my Luo family is unwilling to part with the Fire Kirin Steed, but there are indeed difficulties!"

After a pause, Luo Wanlin's eyes lit up: "To be honest, all the Fire-Scaled Steeds I've trained have already been promised to clients, so I really can't help the Alliance. How about this, I'll take the liberty of renting out my eight Fire-Scaled Steeds to the Alliance. Each family can take two, and the rent is up to you. This will solve the problem of how difficult it is for each family to send messages."

After these words were spoken, everyone present looked at each other in surprise.

Even Li Xiangming was stunned.

He had seriously underestimated Luo Wanlin's shamelessness and his quick wit.

(End of this chapter)