Chapter 547: Chapter 319 If everything goes as expected (Part 1)
Upon seeing the achievents of Xien Waidao, Taoist Chankong was truly taken aback.
He hadn’t expected Xien Waidao to produce results so quickly, nor had he imagined that he could mobilize so many people, and he least of all anticipated that the condition of Fire Leaving Nation had been managed so well, even much stronger than if they had handled it themselves.
And, after actually seeing it, he found himself even more astonished.
The royal family of Fire Leaving Nation had been replaced, and the aura of the new king was distinctly different from the past. The entire nation’s tax rate had seen substantial adjustnts, and policies favoring industries over comrce had filled the land with various small workshops, starting to produce items necessary for the populace.
anwhile, Xien Waidao led Taoist Chankong around, continuously explaining the situation here.
“We have introduced a Cultivator rescue system, at the cost of this place’s national fortune. National fortune can transform items into Spirit-Energy items, and this can continuously improve based on the happiness index of the citizens, so it’s a positive cycle.”
“Thanks to ongoing research by players, we have access to many spells, with farming spells currently being the most popular. The surrounding land is being systematically converted into farmland, facilitating cultivation for the local residents.”
“We’re also studying stability issues here, striving to make the surrounding space more stable, so it can accommodate a larger population and make this place even more prosperous.”
“Besides that…”
Taoist Chankong interrupted Xien Waidao, incredulously asking, “You’re actually charging money?”
“Is there a problem?” retorted Xien Waidao.
“Cultivators helping others is a matter of course, how can you charge money?”
Seeing Taoist Chankong’s astonished face, Xien Waidao knew it was ti to test his eloquence.
At this mont, he was very glad that it was him here, not the ineffectual Liuzi.
Liuzi could spout all sorts of theoretical talk, but for soone like Taoist Chankong who had a mind hardened with set beliefs, theories were the least reliable.
After all, they had their own theories, and attacking with other theories would only get enshed in their logical thinking.
Long-term education could alter this mindset, but Xien Waidao knew it was a long-term endeavor. For now, he had to press the advantage, ensuring that the victories achieved by players could be expanded.
The more opportunities players had to intervene, the more benefits he could obtain as a middleman, so he had to impart a little lesson to the other party.
Therefore, instead of explaining fundantally why they collected money, Xien Waidao pointed around and said, “Sect Leader, what do you think of the conditions here?”
Squinting and observing for a while, Taoist Chankong could see the nation’s fortune rising vigorously, like fire inflaming oil, with all things reviving.
Though the people still lived in hardship, every face bore a smile, everyone striving for their own lives.
Even by stringent standards, Taoist Chankong had to admit, “Things have been handled quite well here.”
“That’s because we’re charging money.”
“That’s not right! The people earn so little, and they have to give so of it to you, how could they possibly live better?”
“By demanding money from them, they will strive harder, cherish what they have, and in tis of crisis, they will think of using their own strength to solve problems first, rather than praying to gods. Cultivators can alleviate their temporary difficulties, but can’t help them for a lifeti. Each crisis is a challenge but also an opportunity, where they can solve most problems by developing themselves, until they encounter sothing they can’t resolve on their own and then turn to Cultivators.”
“But…”
“There are no buts, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth, and you have seen the result of our practice. A great example lies before your eyes; you cannot possibly ignore it.”
Mukuai 1234, eating freshly made stewed virtue quietly on the side, silently rolled her eyes at Xien Waidao, letting him figure it out for himself.
The improvent in living conditions of the people was due to many factors, including but not limited to the policies of the new regi, technological innovations brought by the players, and the changes provided by the large number of players taking action together.
However, Xien Waidao attributed all reasons to charging money, obviously reasoning backwards from results, which would incur a scolding from a logic teacher.
But she also knew that a detailed explanation would likely backfire.
After all, Xien Waidao’s ultimate goal was to dispel Taoist Chankong’s notion of “doing good without expecting anything in return,” so she preferred not to say more and let Xien Waidao talk at will.
Afterwards, she heard Taoist Chankong struggling to rebut this point, but Xien Waidao always managed to use his experience in confusing debate to disrupt Taoist Chankong’s chain of thought, leaving him speechless.
In the end, Xien Waidao bluntly said, “Look around, the attitude of the people and the new dynasty towards has already changed drastically. The freest thing is air, but do you see anyone here chasing after air? The freer sothing is, the less they’ll appreciate it, that is human nature and instinct. Providing ceaseless help will only exhaust Cultivators, ultimately helping no one.”
Taoist Chankong fell into contemplation.
Although he knew Xien Waidao was partially spouting nonsense, he couldn’t deny that lessening the help from Cultivators was beneficial for mortals in many ways.
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