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Chapter 301: The Scale of Gold Assembly (Part 1)
Chapter 301: The Scale of Gold Assembly (Part 1)
"You're not wrong, those doll-like things are actually living beings, and those miniature estates are real as well."
After picking up the money on the ground and tossing it to Leon, the Lazy Youth began to explain, "The true deity of the Scale of Gold Sect is a very practical god. While they appreciate the faith offered by humans, they value their followers' actions more than kneeling and bowing. In simple terms, they favor concepts like 'wealth', 'exchange', 'value', and 'commerce'."
"So, rather than calling it an assembly, the gathering of the Scale of Gold Sect is more like an unrestricted trading event."
"Those who believe in the true deity and the congregation come here to buy and sell what they can offer, which is a form of alternative prayer. And each invited participant receives a temporary money bag filled with conceptual currency for shopping."
"Conceptual currency?"
"Well... explaining this is a bit tricky. Why don't you open the money bag, and I'll give you an example."
"Okay, sure."
Following Tom's instructions, Leon touched the Cat Claw Emblem on his chest and then the same emblem on the bag's seal. The money bag in Leon's hand opened, revealing a pile of colorful and peculiar currency.
"Wow, you've got quite a 'property' collection!"
After examining Leon's bulging money bag, the Lazy Youth raised his eyebrows in surprise and pointed to the topmost golden coin, saying, "Look here. The front of these conceptual currencies bears patterns like hearts, swords, holy grails, crosses, tarot cards, and more, symbolizing emotions, strength, health, faith, secrets, and other valuable concepts.
For example, the staff symbol on this coin represents tradable authority, and the lion on the back likely refers to the Lionheart family's emblem.
So, if I'm not mistaken, this coin represents your identity as the Lionheart Duke. If you wish, you can use it to purchase items in the assembly plaza.
And whoever acquires this currency can replace you as the kingdom's Lionheart Duke... That's what I mean by 'conceptual currency'."
What?!
After hearing the Lazy Youth's words, Leon was stunned and asked in disbelief, "Can the Scale of Gold Sect really do something like this?"
"Of course, they can."
The Lazy Youth raised his eyebrows, "Don't underestimate the power of wealth. The concept of wealth isn't limited to humans; it extends from a nest of ants to demons in the abyss. For all species with a social structure, wealth is a crucial concept.
So, while the true deity of the Scale of Gold Sect isn't skilled in combat and might not defeat our Director in a one-on-one fight, their status is not low. They are an incredibly powerful true deity, and accomplishing such a task isn't difficult for them."
"But... isn't this already considered an 'anomalous' interference in the kingdom? Shouldn't the Purification Bureau step in?"
"They should intervene, but not for transactions of the Duke's level. If the impact is minor and involves lower-status trades, and the royalty doesn't object, most divisions are reluctant to get involved."
After glancing into his own money bag, the Lazy Youth pulled Leon towards the center of the plaza while explaining, "The Scale of Gold Sect is relatively moderate. Even when they cause trouble, it's usually not too disruptive, and their abilities are very unique. They allow Purification Agents to conveniently acquire useful items or repair lost limbs and lifespan during missions."
So, most of the branches of the Purification Bureau turn a blind eye to this cult, only taking severe action when they clearly cross the line, as a warning not to go too far.
For example, if some fool takes that coin from you and doesn’t exchange it with the Scale Gold Sect but instead tries to use it, pretending to be the Lionheart Duke, the Scale Gold Sect will suffer a major setback...
Oh, right, is there anything you want? As long as it’s not too expensive, I can help you buy it.”
Want something… Wait! Weren’t we here to save someone? Why are you browsing?
…
“Senior Tom!”
Faced with the lazy youth’s sudden suggestion to go shopping, Leon, worried about Emma’s safety, couldn’t help but remind him softly:
“Senior Emma is still in danger, and we don’t know how long she can hold out against the Snake Spirits. Shouldn’t we look for her first?”
“Don’t worry, we are looking for her right now.”
Pointing to the central building in the plaza, which resembled an arena, the lazy youth continued to browse the goods on the stall while explaining without moving his lips:
“See that hollow, circular building? The area we’re in now is just the outer part of the Scale Gold Sect’s Assembly Hall. That’s the core area, and that’s where Emma is likely to be trapped.
The emblems we received are just the basic Follower Emblems. We need to complete enough ‘consumption’ in the outer area to upgrade these emblems, so we can gain access to the core area. So buying things is actually helping us find her.”
With a smile, the lazy youth turned to Leon after buying most of the miscellaneous items on the stall, the vendor’s face beaming with surprise, and gently consoled him:
“I know you’re worried about Emma, but don’t panic just yet.
Although I’m a Level 1 Purification Officer, I’m not the type with outstanding combat skills. Most of the anomalies I have are functional, and I have almost no offensive capabilities. I can’t just storm in and take out a Holy Spirit.
So for now, we’d better not act rashly. Instead, we should maintain our cover and try to infiltrate the core area of the Assembly Hall without alarming the higher-ups of the Scale Gold Sect… Come on, go pick something out, and I’ll pay for it.”
“Alright… but how about I choose and you pay!”
After thinking about the significance of the money in his bag, Leon suggested:
“To me, this Duke identity has no value. If you need to use health or strength as currency for your purchases here, it’s better if I pay, so it doesn’t affect your performance later.”
“No need, I have plenty of money!”
After giving Leon a surprised look, the lazy youth opened his money bag and showed it to him.
Holy crap, how much is in there?!
“Before we entered, I had already made preparations.”
With Leon’s shocked gaze, the lazy youth, with a confident expression, pointed to the mountain of various coins in his money bag:
“Remember the ritual I performed before we entered? The one with the copper weights, a small silver mirror, and two gold teeth as the main materials? That’s a wealth ritual called the Balance Law.
From the moment the ritual took full effect, the next person to give me money will have their wealth completely divided with me. And the next person to give me money was the Cat Spirit emblem of the Scale Gold Sect.
So for these three hours that the Balance Law is in effect, I can use the wealth of the Cat Spirit of the Scale Gold Sect. If I weren’t worried about being discovered for taking too much, we could even buy everything here!”
(End of Chapter)
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