Chapter 434: Chapter 391, Faith Coins
Yang Jian was overjoyed. He reached out to take the stone from Yujing Mountain, excitedly bowed once more, and then he and Yang Jiao quickly strode towards the outside.
"Right, inform Nezha and Ao Bing that they have also been transferred to the Law Enforcement Temple. Tell them to report there immediately."
Yang Jiao and Yang Jian said in unison, "Yes!" and ran outside even faster.
Hao Tian got up and said with a sigh, "Thank you!"
Bai Jin walked towards the dining table, smiling, "Thank for what? It was just a small effort. Uncle Master, just don’t blame me for taking your people."
Hao Tian laughed heartily, "You can take any of the gods from the Heavenly Court as you wish."
Turquoise Pool also stood up and said gently, "Daughters, follow me to play in the Moon Palace, we’ll leave this place to them."
Several fairies chirped, "Yes~" and followed Turquoise Pool outside.
Long Ji passed by Bai Jin and mischievously stuck out her tongue, laughing as she ran past.
Bai Jin smiled and then sat down opposite Hao Tian.
Hao Tian said, "With your temperament, unless there’s something important, you’d rather lie in your Nest Dao Palace than come to my Turquoise Pool. So, what brings you here this time?"
Bai Jin said seriously, "Uncle Master, during the previous court session, both Emperor Changsheng and Emperor Qinghua mentioned the laxness of the gods and proposed to establish strict Heavenly Rules."
Hao Tian nodded slightly and said, "That is true. I haven’t agreed yet. Bai Jin, what do you think?"
"Uncle Master, Heavenly Rules should be established, but they need not be harsh. My master once said that where there is oppression, there will be resistance."
Hao Tian nodded in agreement, "Brother has great wisdom indeed! There is reason in what you say."
"I’ve been carefully pondering and I’m astonished to find that our Heavenly Court lacks a very important thing."
"Oh?" Hao Tian looked at Bai Jin with curiosity, "What thing?"
"Motivation! Uncle Master, after the gods become enshrined, generally speaking, their positions no longer change, nor are there any good benefits, naturally, they lack motivation.
Uncle Master, in the mortal empires below, there is a salary for officials, but in our Heavenly Court, we have nothing. Whether diligently fulfilling duties or idly wasting time, the result is the same. Overtime, the gods of the Heavenly Court will surely grow lazy and negligent, and the whole Heavenly Court will be like stagnant water."
Hao Tian pondered for a moment and frowned, "Motivation, you make a lot of sense.
But how should we provide a salary in our Heavenly Court? Divine beings and mortals are different, ordinary things are of no use to divine beings."
Bai Jin said, "Uncle Master, haven’t you forgotten about the Power of Faith?
The Power of Faith is very useful for divine beings; it can refine Divine Power and nourish the Divine Soul.
Now in the mortal world, there is a lot of faith in gods like the Thunder God, Wind God, City God, Land, and so on. But gods such as the Cycle Star Gods, Six Department Gods, who play a very important role for Heaven and Earth, receive little faith. That is quite unfair to them.
Why don’t we collect the Power of Faith, purify and refine it, and distribute it as rewards for the divine beings, so as to give the Circulation of Divine a greater incentive?"
Hao Tian said thoughtfully: "The Power of Faith indeed has great use for divine beings, but faith is toxic, filled with chaotic thoughts, and over time it can affect the divinity of the gods, unless it is refined and purified.
But the purification of the Power of Faith is not something ordinary Immortal Bodies can do; it requires a lot of energy."
Bai Jin said with a smile, "Uncle Master, you needn’t worry about this.
The Power of Faith as the salary of the gods of the Heavenly Court naturally counts as a kind of wealth, which falls under the jurisdiction of the God of Wealth.
I just happen to plan to establish a Heaven and Earth Human Bank, so why not refine the Power of Faith from the Heavenly Court into coins?"
"Faith Coins?" Hao Tian laughed and said, "Bai Jin, it looks like you came prepared! Let’s do as you suggest.
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"But surely it’s not just about refining Faith Coins, right?"
"Only you, my senior uncle, truly understand me." Bai Jin raised four fingers and said earnestly, "I plan to refine four types of coins, which will circulate among those with Primordial Immortal Bodies.
The first type is the Purple Gold Coin, which is condensed from the power of Chaos and can be absorbed by cultivators for cultivation, with effects far surpassing that of nature’s spiritual energy.
The second type of coin is the Faith Coin, refined from the power of incense and faith, and is a favorite among the divines.
The third type of coin is the Mystic Gold Coin, made from nature’s spiritual energy mixed with a small amount of Merit and can be used to calm and focus the mind.
The fourth type of coin is the Merit Coin, made purely from Merit, equivalent to a Merit Divine Artifact."
Bai Jin pinched his fingers, and a Merit Coin appeared between them, saying, "Senior Uncle, this is a Merit Coin."
Hao Tian took the Merit Coin, examined it closely, and suddenly stopped, exclaiming in astonishment: "Zixiao Palace!" his gaze fixed on the palace pattern on the coin.
Bai Jin sheepishly said, "Back in my younger days, I was ignorant and stamped the image of the Zixiao Palace on the coin. Fortunately, the Taoist Ancestor showed mercy and didn’t blame me, but it’s also something I can’t change now."
Hao Tian glanced at Bai Jin and sighed, "You really are daring! This is something I wouldn’t dare to do."
"Now I wouldn’t dare to do it either!" Bai Jin muttered softly.
Hao Tian casually pocketed the Merit Coin and declared seriously, "Since you have considered everything, I won’t interfere. From now on, all faith belonging to the gods of the Heavenly Court will be managed by your bank and distributed by the God of Wealth."
Bai Jin stood up and bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian issued a Dharma Decree, and the faith of all the gods in the Heavenly Court was cut off.
Located upon the Nine Heavens is this floating island, where a grand Divine Palace has been newly established. Inside the Divine Palace is a row of windows that are currently empty.
Located within a cave on the island, a huge Treasure Money is suspended in the air, with the power of incense and faith continuously flowing in from the front of the coin, and Faith Coins flowing out from the back with a rustling sound.
Gu Liang and Bai Jin stood in midair, watching this scene.
Gu Liang casually beckoned, and a Faith Coin flew into her hand.
On the milky white coin was also the pattern of Zixiao Palace, with wisps of mist seemingly lingering within.
Gu Liang held the Faith Coin up to her nose and sniffed vigorously.
Bai Jin glanced at her, "What are you smelling?"
"Senior brother, I heard that the power of faith has a fragrance, so I wanted to see if it’s true."
"The so-called fragrance is actually just a mess of thoughts. This coin has been purified and refined by the Treasure Money, without a trace of impurity. What could you possibly smell?"
Gu Liang tossed the coin away, placed her hands on her hips, and puffed out her chest proudly, "Senior brother, does this mean all the gods of the Heavenly Court now have to listen to me? If they don’t, I won’t distribute any coins to them."
Bai Jin flicked her forehead with his finger and said with a smile, "Be careful, or they might beat you up."
Gu Liang shook her little tuft of hair on her head and said proudly, "With you, my senior brother, here, I’m not afraid of them."
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Inside the Qinghua Imperial Palace, Emperor Qinghua and the Southern Polar Emperor of Longevity sat opposite each other, with Emperor Changsheng looking unhappy—the faith he had painstakingly spread in the Lower Realm had all been cut off.
Emperor Qinghua said with a sigh, "Even without Jie Sect involved, Bai Jin remains as domineering as ever. You just proposed establishing Heavenly Rules, and he cut off the faith of the three gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity."
The Southern Polar Emperor of Longevity’s face was grim as he said angrily, "It’s not just me; the faith of all the Circulation of Divine has been cut off. They say they will build Faith Coins and distribute them based on contributions.
Since the beginning of Heaven and Earth, what one gets has always belonged to oneself; there has never been such a principle of distribution based on contributions. Isn’t he afraid of incurring the wrath of many?"