The next morning, Fang Ning had just woken up when he heard Sir System shouting excitedly.
"Good news! Good news!"
"Calm down. You're an old System with fifty years of working experience. You're an old fox in the System World. Don't be so jumpy all the time. Be careful not to scare my heart." Fang Ning shrunk his head under the covers and did not want to come out.
His soul had merged with the Divine and Earthly Monuments. He was like a living person, except that he did not need to breathe or eat like a living person.
That was why it was very convenient to sleep in … He was not afraid of holding it in.
"From today onwards, we're people who live off the government. Zheng Dao just sent a message saying that the Truth Department is going to give all Inland-sea Level powerhouses a special talent allowance. The only requirement is to abide by the bottom line. If we can join the Offensive and Defensive Alliance, we'll get additional alliance subsidies. That'll be even more generous … Not to mention the latter, just the special allowance alone is very generous. I can't believe that Ren Ruofeng and the others would be so generous. "Sir System said excitedly.
"How generous is it that even a stingy System like you can't believe it?" Fang Ning asked in disbelief.
"Ten tons of various vitality materials every year. The right to use a 1,000-square-kilometer wasteland in China. China will be fully responsible for basic safety and infrastructure construction. Priority will be given to selecting disciples and hiring laborers in China … This is still the special allowance. If it's alliance subsidies, it'll be ten times the former." Sir System said contentedly.
"Looks like they're really willing to spend money. However, there aren't many Inland-sea Level powerhouses, so they can still afford it." Fang Ning stood up and said, "But what is this Offensive and Defensive Alliance?"
"I've looked at it. The Offensive and Defensive Alliance is to establish an alliance against those evil powerhouses. It's a deterrent to stop them from acting recklessly and carrying out large-scale killings. Looks like the massacre of the Black Jade People by the Indian Trinity scared them. They should understand that not all Inland-sea Level powerhouses are as easy to talk to as I am. Hmph, they should've given me money a long time ago. "Sir System said arrogantly.
"Keep a low profile. How are you acting like a hero? You're completely acting like a bully. " Fang Ning sat on the edge of the bed and said earnestly, "You must remember, at times like this, you must not let go of the banner of love and justice. You must not conspire with other powerhouses to exploit the people. So … "
"So what?" Sir System had a bad feeling.
"That's why you can't accept this special allowance," Fang Ning said solemnly.
"What!" If Sir System had a physical body in front of Fang Ning, Fang Ning would definitely believe that it was jumping three feet high.
"Someone's giving me money, and you're telling me not to accept it? Are you out of your mind, or have you slept too much that you're muddle-headed?" Sir System huffed.
"Look at you, this is the difference between us …" Fang Ning said confidently, "You only see the money in front of you, but I see the big picture."
"What big picture? Money is the big picture. With money comes power, and with power comes safety. Safety is the big picture. "Sir System said confidently.
"Look at you. Think about it. If you give up on this little benefit in front of you, you'll definitely be in stark contrast to the other Mighty Beings. In the future, when there are any big benefits, the Divine Prefecture will only think of us, and definitely not the other Mighty Beings. These conditions, to them, are the last resort. They're enduring blood and tears to make compromises and concessions to the strong. The strong did not have to do anything. As long as they followed a bottom line, they would be able to get their salary for free. This was the New Year token! If we don't take it, we'll be able to show our noble style. "Fang Ning comforted patiently.
"Uh … I keep feeling like you're fooling me, but I can't find your motive." Sir System was puzzled.
"You're right. I'm thinking for the public good. Fooling you without taking any benefits won't do me any good. Ren Ruofeng doesn't know of my existence, so he won't send me money alone." Fang Ning said patiently.
"No, he knows of your existence. Aren't you the Venerable White Dragon? But it's not 'won't', it's' can't '. Because the money he sends will be intercepted by me. "Sir System said proudly.
"Damn it. I've done a lot of things, but I've never received any remuneration. I used to be too lazy to look for them, but I didn't expect them to all go to you." Fang Ning said gloomily.
"Hahahaha, you found out too late. Do you still remember the spiritually-controlled mech competition? Anderson and the others still participate regularly. Although the remuneration isn't much, it's a steady stream, and I have a fixed income every month. "Sir System said proudly.
"F * ck, I've been so lazy that I've forgotten about my own money …" Fang Ning was very sullen.
"Forget it, I'll listen to you this time. However, if I join the Offensive and Defensive Alliance, I must accept the remuneration they give. "Sir System finally took a step back.
"That's for sure. The Offensive and Defensive Alliance requires you to risk your life to work, so you must receive remuneration. Anyone who asks others to do something for free will only corrupt the atmosphere. "Fang Ning agreed.
"If that's the case, then I'll give up the small and take the big."
…
The next day, China's Truth Department Headquarters.
"There's news. Advisor Ren, Leader Hong, we've sent out a total of 15 proposals to all the Inland-Sea Level powerhouses on the register. Among them, 11 have accepted our proposal and are willing to abide by our bottom line. They'll receive an annual allowance, but they've requested us to say that it's an offering. Another person has accepted our proposal to abide by the bottom line, but he won't receive the so-called special allowance. He said that it's a matter of course to abide by the bottom line, and that there's no need for any additional remuneration. Just like how humans shouldn't kill, it's human nature not to kill, and it doesn't need to be maintained with remuneration. "Secretary General Liu was handing two reports to Ren Ruofeng and Hong Yunjiao.
"That person can only be the Venerable One, right?" Ren Ruofeng sighed.
"Advisor, you're brilliant. It's the Venerable One himself." Secretary General Liu quickly said.
"Only in the face of benefits can one interrogate their true nature. It's said that the Venerable One is greedy for money, but in fact, he's a gentleman who loves money and takes it in the right way. He's completely different from those who exploit others by relying on their strength. Even the Bodhisattva Spirit King is reluctant to part with such a generous special allowance, but he's still able to stick to his original heart. It's really rare. I didn't misjudge him after all. "Ren Ruofeng sighed in his heart.
"Hmm, old man, you're right, but this is also a matter of course. The Venerable One has always emphasized self-reliance, and he'll never accept a reward for nothing." Hong Yunjiao also sighed.
After all, ten tons of vitality materials and other privileges could be obtained for free as long as one abided by the bottom line. For these mighty beings who had just arrived on Earth for a few years, it was equivalent to doing nothing every year and enjoying the offerings of humans for nothing.
When they were at the peak of the Upper Realm, they definitely would not have cared at all.
However, now that they've fallen, they urgently needed these materials to consolidate their foundation, forge ahead, and restore their strength. The significance was very different. If the Emperor was in trouble, a cornbread would taste better than the delicacies of the past.
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