The Master of Beasts
Chapter 958 - 335: Citizen Ranks
The status of citizenship seems to have no use on the surface, but in reality, it is not the case.
Any city has a prosperous, bright side, and naturally it also has a dark side; Mountain City is no exception.
First Level Citizens are just slightly better than the ordinary vagrants; they basically only exist in slums, with only a few lucky ones able to live in prosperous, safe urban areas.
Second Level Citizens have better treatment than First Level Citizens; they can find slightly more decent jobs and possess the basic qualifications for civil service exams.
Yes, this world also has civil servants; both the Political Affairs Department and the Ten Temples Department need common people to fill their roles, as they wouldn’t want to do any dirty or tiring work themselves.
The status of Third Level Citizens rises again; they have the qualifications to be accepted into the Four Great Forces. As long as their talent is sufficient, they can undergo assessments, and once passed, they can become Outer Disciples of one of them!
Fourth Level Citizens have the qualifications to become nobility; with enough money, they can purchase their own territory and become emerging nobles!
Fifth Level Citizens are similar, but the conditions and restrictions are further relaxed.
As for moving further up, it’s no longer possible through ordinary means, and of course, the rights possessed at higher levels are outrageously large.
Why did Wu Yan choose to transfer Dusk Manor to Chen Jiuge? Was it just for the mere fifty thousand Life Money?
Of course not; Fourth Level Cultivators have a life span of several hundred years, living at least a thousand years should be no problem. However, the three-hundred-year-old Wu Yan is still in an ascension phase, and compared to a one-time buyout, he has the time to wait for Dusk Manor to produce slowly.
He was willing to transfer it to Chen Jiuge because, during the conversation, he used the Execution Officer System to check Chen Jiuge’s identity. A Fifth Level Citizen was enough to show Wu Yan’s goodwill, as he himself is only a Fourth Level Citizen.
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The remaining two Primordial Pills, Chen Jiuge did not immediately refine them, not because he didn’t want to, but because he lacked Mana internally.
Moreover, Chen Jiuge is very interested in this world’s cultivation; while it was still early, he asked Dong Qing to take him to the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce to see it for himself.
"Gugu..."
The antique carriage made a series of irritating noises on the road due to its slow speed, causing some cars behind to have to control their speed and follow it.
They naturally wouldn’t dare to rush it since there’s an unwritten rule in the Yellow Springs Realm.
Those who drive luxury cars aren’t necessarily nobles or big figures, but those who can afford to ride a carriage are at least Fourth Level Citizens, a rule written in the Yellow Springs Law.
"Sir, the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce is here!"
"Is it already here?"
Chen Jiuge slowly stepped out after lifting the curtain of the carriage, with a slight smile on his lips.
He appeared quite ordinary, just a youth with a somewhat delicate appearance, yet people around couldn’t take their eyes off him.
This is the benefit of cultivation; although in this world and universe, the Immortal Dao is not the strongest, its celestial aura is most attractive.
"Welcome, honored sir. What do you need?"
The maid at the counter, upon seeing Chen Jiuge, immediately gave a deep bow, revealing a substantial amount of her snowy white chest to Chen Jiuge.
In the face of such scenes leading to crime, Chen Jiuge just responded indifferently.
"I need some cultivation resources, and some Fierce Beasts."
"Honored sir, which type of cultivation resources do you need, enhancing mana, strengthening qi-blood, or boosting spiritual power?"
Mana and qi-blood can be enhanced by cultivation, but spiritual power cannot; it can only be boosted by rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
The maid from the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce was not an ordinary person. Upon hearing the mention of Fierce Beasts, she knew this young master was likely a Beast Master.
For such a money-burning profession, the maid knew it was adored by wealthy people, since everything is handled by the Guardian Beast in battles, and for cultivation, consuming precious spiritual treasures to strengthen one’s spiritual power for contracting more Guardian Beasts suffices. The rebuff from Guardian Beasts allows them to enhance their power while enjoying leisurely activities, making them favorites of big figures.
"There’s even spiritual treasures?"
Chen Jiuge was a bit surprised; he had asked Dong Qing about basic cultivation knowledge on the way and understood that any spiritual object that enhances spiritual power, even just a little, is an extraordinary treasure.
"Of course there is!"
The maid proudly thrust out her large bosom.
"Although the chamber here in Mountain City isn’t big, as a branch of the Other Shore Flower, we can still procure some rare spiritual objects!"
"Excellent, as expected of the Other Shore Flower Chamber of Commerce!"
Chen Jiuge squinted his eyes and replied.
Upon hearing Chen Jiuge’s praise, the maid was indeed honored.
Soon, they arrived at the second floor, and the maid pointed at the counters on both sides: "These are spiritual materials for cultivation."
Chen Jiuge glanced around slightly, showing a hint of embarrassment within, as he didn’t recognize most of these spiritual materials. However, judging by the intense aura emanating from them, they seemed to be of high grade.
"I need spiritual materials that enhance mana and spiritual power!"
The maid beckoned, and a jade bottle and a blue spirit flower appeared between the two.
"This is the Spirit Ascension Pill, the most suitable elixir for cultivators to enhance their cultivation, effective under Third Level, and without any Pill Poison!"