57 Passive income

*Wiener*

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Skill points mission completed: Kill 1 phoenix-blood

Skill points received: 1 SP

Available Skill points: 10 SP

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"Wait!" After the system had reminded me that there was possible rewards to be looted, I yelled for the brute that was already a few meters away from me, to come towards me.

Since the two of us were already at a friendly term, he didn't get scared or concerned, and obediently stopped to listen to what I had to say.

"You've caused quite a troublesome day for me today. So, tell me… Do you have anything valuable with you, other than your life?" I asked. That was the only reason why I had stopped him honestly. Nothing more, nothing less…

"I… I have some PP crystals that I brought along on my travel. Here, you can have it all since I'll be heading straight towards my sect." The guy gave me all his available crystals, which was quite a lot I'd say.

"A hundred mid grade PP crystals… Not bad. Alright, you can go now."

Satisfied, I waved my hand to indicate that he should scram.

"Haaa…" I yawned as I turned my head to face the elder.

"So… Are they gonna get punished as well?" I asked the elder while pointing a finger towards the crowd of back stabbers.

"Yes. But their punishment won't be as heavy as the punishment for outsiders…"

"Then… Can I make a suggestion?"

"It's a crime related to you, so you may suggest. As long as it doesn't involve harm-"

"Payments." I cut the sentence of the old man short, since he was taking quite the while.

"I Only want ten percent of everyone's earning." I continued to say, emphasizing the word "Only" in order to make it seem as if I wasn't asking too much.

"Monthly allowance, Sect's missions, and quests... Every time you pay them, you must remember to subtract ten percent for me to receive. It's only ten percent. Much better than them having to do some cruel labor or something like restrictions. They are my fellow brothers and sisters after all. So, why should I see them suffer or have their road to immortality slowed down."

Like a saint, I looked so kind and charming to the crowd around me. Trust me, I was even able to hear their whispers of gratitude.

"I want to be like martial brother… So skilled and kind."

"Sob Sob… Even though he could've died because of us, he only wants a tenth of our earnings. He values kinship more than his life…"

"To only ask that little amount of fortune…"

Those were the types of whispers that I was able to hear from the crowd.

"Martial brother! We will make sure to focus more on ourselves from now on!" One of the people within the crowd cheered for the entirety of the crowd all of a sudden.

"For our Martial brother, we will work hard to let that ten percent be worth his life!" Another person within the crowed cheered as well.

"For our Martial brother!" With more than one person cheering, everyone joined in together to let out their cheers of joy and respect.

Indeed... They love me…

Kekeke…

These idiots that don't know about passive income... Sure it might not be too much, however, with the amount of people combined, plus the fact that I had never said anything about my terms coming to an end…

Hehehe…

Oh, sure... Go work hard and give me even more passive income! Muahahahaha!!

Sadly, their rent won't convert into a currency for the system, since it isn't the same as the earnings that I get from a mission.

I'm still satisfied though, cause... Why not?! Haha! I can still buy whatever food or item I want, you know… The system isn't the only place that has good stuff! Let's just say that the only difference is that the system is more convenient and overpowered.

Now that I think about it… Doing things like collecting rent would be really excellent for the long run. I don't have to buy things from the system right now, so that when later, when the time comes, I'll have the tools to fight things that are out of this world. Like… What if PP energy doesn't work outside this world? Exactly! I need to prepare for that…

"Thank you! Thank you so much for the praise! I really don't deserve it! It's something a fellow brother of the sect has to do, after all!"

I really meant what I said about me not deserving their praise and generosity. Haha, of course I did not deserve it! That's because I would've never gotten it if it wasn't for my brilliant plans.

To notify the elder about what might happen, because I was planning for that exact thing that I said, to happen... To bait both outsiders into a messy fight... And lastly, to manipulate everyone… Hehehe…

'Okay… I hope my face doesn't look quite scheming right now. I don't think it does though. No one is questioning me right now, after all… Hehehe… Fools…'

'I should practice the act of hiding my emotions more though. Xiayen… She is the only person until now, who is able to read my emotions easily…'

'I'll stick close to her more often then. She's the perfect person to help me improve myself in many ways. She's some kind of scientist herself, after all...'

'Who knows… Maybe I'll find myself between her legs as well one day…'

"Xiayen…" I muttered subconsciously.

"Alright then! If that's it, report all of your names to me!" The old man brought the cheerful crowd to silence. "And you. It'll take some time for me to collect them all from these disciples, so come to me tomorrow to get your crystals. ." Old man Xuan spoke to me right after calming down the crowd.

"Goodbye everyone! I have somewhere important to be at the moment!" I said my goodbyes, since I had nothing left to do anymore in such a place.

"Have a safe walk Martial brother! There are a few disciples that are of the Phoenix family, so be extra alert!" A fellow disciple wished me well.

"I will! Thanks!" One of my hands was up in the air, in order to give the crowd a thumbs up.

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