Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree

He agreed promptly and decisively, hesitating even a second would be his issue.

Three million!

6666 per high-energy nutrition bar, he could eat one and lose two!

He not only gathered the funds for the interstellar sightseeing tour but also had an extra million!

"Is the Religious Administration so wealthy?" he curiously asked.

Among the various departments of the Federation, the Religious Administration should be the most low-key. He wasn't even sure if Taian City had such a department; he had never seen it mentioned in any official consultations.

"Actually, three million isn't much," Zhang Chongba shrugged. "The rewards issued by the Federation are not mainly about money; the most valuable thing is 'Merit Points.'"

"Merit Points?"

"Yes, Merit Points."

Zhang Chongba nodded,

"It's a very simple point exchange system, but the network that leads and sets up this system is the most powerful force of the Federation - the Federation itself."

"It's a pity, if you were employed within the Federation's system, this mission could completely be a splendid part of your resume."

Ji Jingqiu's eyes lit up, "Does the Security Bureau's external combat system count?"

"Oh?"

Zhang Chongba looked at Ji Jingqiu somewhat surprised and nodded,

"Of course, have you joined the external combat system of the Security Bureau? That's good, it's the most freeing for you."

Suddenly, Leng Dao said, "Qiu, if Li Buyi is executed afterwards, I can try to apply for you to enter the department for investigation."

Hearing this, Zhang Chongba's face twitched, now completely hesitant.

Because this statement involved too much, and he didn't have that authority.

What exactly was the relationship between Leng Dao and Ji Jingqiu? Just online friends?

Within the Federation, the Religious Administration operated independently of any systems, responsible solely for religion and deities.

Regarding jurisdiction, every department must cooperate fully and cannot make mistakes!

Even the Tax Bureau, which claimed to have spent 500 billion funds to enhance and strengthen the armed forces years ago, had to yield.

Moreover, they also held the highest security clearance of the Federation.

Even the Security Bureau, which held a high security level, had to rank behind them.

It was said that during the early days of the Federation, the first director of the Security Bureau slammed the table and roared that this was a bloody Security Bureau in name only, they might as well give the name to them!

The following generations of the Administration Bureau members regretted that their first director was a bit too thin-skinned at that time.

Otherwise now, they should be called the "Federation Religious Security Administration".

Entering such an authoritative department, you can imagine the entry threshold. They never recruit externally and have their own internal recruitment standards and recommendation processes with many mandatory conditions, one of which is targeting Spiritual Cultivation.

After all, one of their jurisdictions is artificial deities; naturally, they have extremely high requirements for talent in Spiritual Cultivation.

But speaking of…

From the earlier conversation, it seems that Ji Jingqiu ignited the Heart Fire while in the Body Refining Stage?

A thought flashed, and Zhang Chongba noticed some details he had previously overlooked.

Such as the faint fragrance on Ji Jingqiu's body, and the intense Zen aura masking the scent of the Spirit Ocean.

Zhang Chongba couldn't help but ask: "Bro, have you already entered the Spirit Ocean? Did my second uncle guide you?"

At this, Leng Dao's gaze also sharpened, waiting for Ji Jingqiu's response.

Ji Jingqiu hesitated, then shook his head and said, "My visualization method had some insights yesterday; I went deeper accidentally and almost couldn't come back."

Zhang Chongba probed, "What step are you at in your Martial Arts cultivation?"

"I am in the Opening Veins stage."

"Still in the Opening Veins stage?" Zhang Chongba's gaze puzzled.

Did I sense it wrong, or is this not the treasure body prototype after Breaking Limit?

Leng Dao took over the conversation, "Qiu, you plan to Break the Five Limits, then Reverse Innate to tackle the Evil Poison Disease, right?"

"Yes."

"Evil Poison Disease?!"

Zhang Chongba's gaze shook as he glanced back and forth between Leng Dao and Ji Jingqiu, finally understanding why Leng Dao was so concerned about Ji Jingqiu.

Leng Dao took a deep breath and said:

"Qiu, my trip here was actually intended to take you back and find you a good Martial Arts mentor. But since you are learning from Laoba's second uncle, there shouldn't be an issue.

Mr. Yang is quite adept at teaching disciples; Zhang Chongba was personally trained by him."

Hearing this, Zhang Chongba's robust figure subconsciously shrank, recalling some arduous memories.

Leng Dao turned his head to look at Zhang Chongba, seemingly verifying if what he said was accurate.

Zhang Chongba chuckled and nodded, boasting about his uncle:

"My second uncle is exceptional in training disciples, especially in the Body Refining Realm, absolutely pinpoint precision! You've met Yang Yao, right?"

"Yang Yao senior brother?"

"He's already a senior brother?"

Zhang Chongba clicked his tongue,

"The last time I saw him, he had just started practicing Martial Arts. This kid's Martial Arts talent is quite ordinary, but under my uncle's coaching, he actually Broke the Third Limit!

It's hard to say about the Heart Image in the future, but the Five Limits Chains are very promising."

"Bage, how many limits have you broken?" Ji Jingqiu curiously asked.

"I?" Zhang Chongba touched his bald head, "Under the guidance of my second uncle, I naturally achieved a Breakthrough of All Five Limits."

Ji Jingqiu immediately sent an admiring glance.

Zhang Chongba waved his hands modestly, "Just a handful of water. Brother, keep it up, you can do it too!"

Dao continued to speak:

"Qiu, I'll just come out and say it, I want a copy of your current body data, as well as after you achieve Reverse Innate, or a blood sample.

Additionally, I'd like you to come with me to convince a few of my relatives, telling them that Evil Poison Disease is not incurable, and as long as one persists, there is hope!

As compensation, I can pay you a large sum of Federation currency, or even bear the cost of your cultivation resources up until you reach Reverse Innate!"

Ji Jingqiu thought for a moment, then said, "Lord Blade, you want to confirm that Martial Arts can indeed cure Evil Poison Disease?"

"Right," Dao admitted frankly.

Ji Jingqiu was silent for a moment: "Lord Blade, do you have someone close suffering from Evil Poison Disease?"

Dao's voice deepened: "My niece. My sister gave birth to a girl last year, and afterward, it was discovered she had Evil Poison Disease..."

Zhang Chongba sighed.

He knew about this too; Dao's niece was extraordinary, naturally intelligent, and had an unusual physique, possessing some sort of a proto Cultivation Body since birth.

Just because of these attributes, she was preselected by a Martial Arts Master to be an exclusive disciple.

Unfortunately...

He had advised Dao to be rational at the time, urging his sister to sign the consent form for euthanasia earlier to spare the child some suffering.

Then, Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a long time before he slowly spoke:

"Lord Blade, as an Evil Poison Disease sufferer, I want to express my opinion—

I don't recommend making such a decision."

Zhang Chongba's gaze was profound.

Dao's chest heaved fiercely.

"These sixteen years have been tormenting, and very tough."

Ji Jingqiu spoke deliberately, his expression earnest and serious, recounting a cruel reality,

"Many times, I have thought, how good would it have been if I hadn't been born? So I can't, nor am I willing to use my personal experience to influence another patient's life trajectory."

Ji Jingqiu questioned himself—if he were not a transmigrator with a mature mind, could he really have persevered?

The answer was unknown.

Therefore, he couldn't make life choices for others based on his experiences.

The only thing he could do was to share his heartfelt thoughts with Dao.

Dao wanted to retort, but when he opened his mouth, he just sadly bowed his head.

In this world, even the medical experts of the Federation Central Hospital had no right to shake the authority the youth had on this topic.

No one knew better than Ji Jingqiu what it took to survive those sixteen years.

Beside him, Zhang Chongba's thoughts drifted a bit.

He was thinking—

What if, at this moment, Ji Jingqiu showed support and used himself as a personal example, encouraging them that they can persevere and that Evil Poison Disease is not terminal...

Perhaps then, Dao, Dao's sister, and even the family into which she married might cling to this last straw of hope?

Dao had already hinted clearly enough.

If Ji Jingqiu was willing to help, not to mention anything else, just the Martial Arts resources needed by Ji Jingqiu until he reaches Reverse Innate, Dao and his family would personally offer them without Ji Jingqiu having to ask...

But the previously high-held "flag of civic duty" Ji Jingqiu did not.

He only offered his heartfelt advice.

The sincerity in his words was undeniable.

But for Dao, this sincerity also particularly burned him.

Because it indicated that their decision would be a huge torment for the girl who was not even a year old yet.

Dao suddenly looked up, as if suddenly grasping at a lifeline, asking:

"Qiu, how did your parents make their decision that year?"

Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment, then cracked a smile:

"When I was one year old, they prepared a 'Zhuazhou' ceremony for me, ostensibly to see for myself."

Dao was silent, then softly said: "A great idea, thank you, Qiu, I'll convey your sentiment and your parents' wisdom to my sister."

He slowly forced a smile:

"In two more months, my niece will be one year old.

Born with brilliance, she started calling people when she was just a few months old, if it's her, she will surely understand our intentions..."

Ji Jingqiu earnestly said: "If she chooses to endure, please let me know, I will send her a gift."

The prescription developed by his parents would accumulate pain day by day but could at least let the girl live a normal life.

Of course, the choice was theirs to make.

The topic ended, the scene fell silent for a moment.

Zhang Chongba touched his bald head, brightening the atmosphere, and raised his glass first:

"Dao, no need to say more else, this bro, I truly did not recognize wrong! Come, everyone, let's drink a toast!"

Dao's expression softened, smiling as he raised his glass.

The three clinked their glasses together.

After setting down the glass, Ji Jingqiu voiced the doubt he'd always carried in his heart:

"Laoba, what exactly is the history of the Supreme True Buddha Sect, and what is this Zen Buddha's Destiny?"