Chapter 453: Respective Benefits (II)
"The annual profit was a mere thirty-two Spirit Stones, totaling only one hundred and sixty over five years," Li Yuanping continued thoughtfully.
Fortunately, with the Peak Guardians appointed, they could be sent to the remote areas of Mount Dali to gather qi. With monthly rotations, this yields an additional seven Spirit Stones annually.
"With the inclusion of the gathered qi, the total comes to one hundred and ninety-five Spirit Stones, just about ten to twenty away from the required tribute amount," he added with a satisfied nod.
The gap of only three or four Spirit Stones annually was manageable. Since most talismans crafted by his father, Li Xuanxuan, were distributed as rewards, covering the deficit was relatively straightforward.
"Conversely, with the new system implemented, our control over our own territory has more than doubled. The number of personnel at our disposal has increased tenfold, significantly enhancing our influence over the neighboring families and those on the eastern shore..." he continued.
These developments—distributing benefits, stabilizing the cultivator groups under their command, and securing the populace's loyalty—were all within Li Yuanping's expectations. Just as he was pondering how to further capitalize on these changes, someone approached him.
"Seventh Uncle, Ximing is getting ready to break through to the third heavenly layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm," Li Xijun reported, bowing slightly.
Li Yuanping nodded silently, offering a smile but then gently asked, "Have you considered taking a wife, Jun'er?"
At the age of twenty-one, Li Xijun's early advancements in Qi Cultivation Realm made him appear youthful. However, he was still at the first heavenly layer, highlighting the growing gap in talent with his brother, Li Ximing, who was advancing even faster.