Having 30 million merit points accorded to him took Chen Xiaobei by surprise.
There was a famous Chinese saying that went, 'the good will be rewarded, and the evil punished, but if you haven't received it, it's only a matter of time'.
Chen Xiaobei's careful planning warranted the safety of the civilians and helped prevent a massacre of a considerable scale. He resolved the Nine Zones greatest conflict at the smallest cost!
The Heavenly Path's merit points were a confirmation and a reward for Chen Xiaobei.
This was a pleasant surprise for him as he did not expect to be getting additional reward.
Not only did he gain honor and recognition, but he also received merit points.
While Chen Xiaobei did not anticipate this, it actually made complete sense.
Back in Northern Wilderness starfield, Chen Xiaobei resolved the war between one million young soldiers and one million Demonic Beasts.
He was awarded 10 million merit points for that.