Contribution points

The internal points/merits system of the Yinglong Guard, earned through missions and combat, used to exchange for techniques and treasures.

Definition

The internal points/merits system of the Yinglong Guard, earned through missions and combat, used to exchange for techniques and treasures.

Story context

Welcome to the shopping spree of a lifetime—Xianxia edition! Our newly minted Yinglong Guards get their first peek inside the Guard's legendary Dao-Treasure Palace, and it's enough to make a Celestial Immortal weep with envy. Three hundred and sixty Immortal-ranked Ki Refining techniques? Check. Eighty-nine divine abilities, including the mythic 'Candle Dragon's Eye'? Double check. And sitting at the very top of the heap, a Pure Yang-ranked Ki Refining technique that even the most powerful feudal lords can't publicly claim. But here's the kicker: virtually all of this delicious loot is locked behind the Inner Guard membership paywall, and the price tags are in contribution points that would take decades of mortal combat to earn. The chapter builds an intoxicating sense of 'so close, yet so far,' setting up the perpetual hunger that drives a cultivator forward. And just when the crowd is simmering with frustration, someone cracks—the first volunteer to sell their loyalty signs up.

Why it matters

Here's where the Yinglong Guard shows its true nature—it's not just a military corps, it's the ultimate gacha machine. The Dao-Treasure Palace is designed to feel like an all-you-can-eat buffet where you can only lick the glass. Pay close attention to Ji Ning's reaction here: while everyone else is drooling over the Pure Yang technique and the 'Candle Dragon's Eye,' he's internally comparing them to his own Starseizing Hand and calmly saying, 'Still not as good as what I've got.' This is the mark of a protagonist with a truly high-tier foundation—he's not tempted because he already possesses something more rare. Also, watch for that first recruiter. The short, stout man who volunteers is making a classic Xianxia choice: trading future freedom for immediate resources. It's a decision that will define his entire career arc. And of course, Daoist Yulan's pitch is a masterpiece of psychological manipulation—she makes signing up feel like a limited-time deal, warning that 'delay could cost you a realm.' Classic cultivation-sales tactics.