"I won't be redeeming them, let them remain as is..." Yang Qing said after some slight thought.

The 6,000 monarch-grade spiritual herbs, potions, pills, and spiritual ores would be split equally between the four types. While his recent improvements made having potions and pills a bit redundant, especially the spiritual qi rejuvenation and restoration ones, or ones that dealt in healing, he still saw value in keeping them, mostly as a tool for trade both within and outside the Order.

He could trade them for someone who desperately needed them within the Order for favors, while outside he could sell them off or use them to establish positive karma. The quality of the potions and pills was always guaranteed, therefore there would be no shortage of a market for them outside the Order.

If he were to convert it to spirit stones here at the Order, he would only receive it at cost value. It was better to trade it with another employee or sell it outside where it was likely to fetch more. He would only consider trading with the Order if he was converting all of it for a single treasure be it natural or some artifact, or some cultivation art, blueprint, or recipe that the Order has.

In such a case he would reap more by trading with the Order since quality was guaranteed and it would be cheaper too, since the object would be traded at cost. However, Yang Qing didn't have anything he had his eye on at the moment, it was better to accept the disbursement as is, and he also had ideas on what to use those herbs, potions, and pills for.

After confirming his decision, the items were deposited into his gold eagle medallion which also doubled as a storage ring.

Yang Qing profusely thanked the disbursement administrator as he held his medallion with fervent admiration as he imagined what he was going to use those 80,000 high-grade spirit stones on.

Yang Qing gingerly whistled as he made his way to the Celestial Herb Garden for a meal. With the amount he had, he could definitely afford several of their high-end soups there without making a dent in his present finances.

"Was this place always this beautiful?"muttered Yang Qing as he felt the air around the black tower feel different. It was brighter and uplifting, unlike the doom and gloom it exuded all the other times Yang Qing came in. He always felt like he was walking into the belly of a ferocious beast, but today it felt like an immortal's abode where all the wildest of dreams are realized.

Filled with enthusiasm, Yang Qing made his way out of the building making a beeline for the Celestial Herb Garden. However, he had barely taken a step when he felt a change in his communication talisman.

"Is it Meifeng?" he wondered as he took out his communication talisman.

"Yang Qing, could you pass by briefly.."

..."Glad to see you're back in one piece.."

"It's all thanks to your care.."

Yang Qing was seated in a lotus position as he cupped his fists in gratitude toward the four familiar elder figures that were seated across from him. Two of them were sharing wine, one had a bonsai plant in his hand, while the last one had a pot of green tea and a basket of biscuits on some tray.

"Care for some.." asked the last elder who was holding the pot of tea and biscuits.

Yang Qing got up as he said,

"Please let me, Senior Xi Si.."

"So dutiful.." said Xi Si with a grandmotherly smile on her face.

Yang Qing dutifully poured her some, and the elder next to her with the bonsai plant in his hands. The elder in question was Long Enlai, while the other two who were eyeing each other's cups were Jia Bohai and Jiang Cheng.

After he was done, Yang Qing poured himself last while also picking up a few biscuits. He wasn't shy about it, as he picked enough to fill a full plate. The four elders already knew his reputation and his history with food, Yang Qing felt no need to pretend in front of them and there was also the fact that those biscuits were the finest biscuits he had ever had. He couldn't believe the kind-looking Xi Si made them.

"The reason we called you here is to give you the jade slip containing the history of the Deer Mountain Kingdom, and a bit of the Bi Xie Empire too, and we also received the information you had asked for from Special Inquisitor Xiang He concerning the techniques of the Blue Soul Flame Syndicate.

Your approval for the low-tier gold-grade floor has also been approved for three days, and the countdown starts tomorrow. It can't be altered, so don't miss it. We may not be able to replicate the feat again, plus it was only approved because of the efforts you made toward the case which garnered an endorsement from us, and the special inquisition.

Surprisingly the Gold Eagle was also involved too despite their commander being an absolute stickler for the rules.

Ye Xun must have taken a liking to you, for her to speak up for you.." Long Enlai said with a smile.

"Senior Ye Xun?" asked Yang Qing in surprise.

"Yes, the reason the commander spoke up was because of her input. She's highly valued within the Gold Eagles, both her talent and input, and as you can tell, she's not the most communicative person, but she spoke up for you, which made the approval process smoother and faster.

Make sure to thank her when you get the chance.."

"Ye Xun.." muttered Yang Qing still in slight disbelief that she would speak up for him.

"I will.." added Yang Qing after he had collected himself.

"Also, the grandfather of the king of the Deer Mountain Kingdom, his issue is already being resolved. It turned out to be a curse and an insidious one at that. It remains to be seen if it has anything to do with the Blue Soul Flame Crow Syndicate.

The person we sent, will look into it, in case they discover anything else, you will be appraised.."

"Thank you.."

"Bring out your library token.." said Long Enlai.

Yang Qing nodded as he took out what looked to be a crystalline part of a black shell that had intricate lines that exuded an otherworldly and unfathomable aura.

Long Enlai placed a talisman on it that melted into the shell before handing it back to Yang Qing.

Yang Qing could feel his excitement rapidly grow as he picked up the token. He couldn't wait to see what the gold-level floor was like.

"Don't forget what I told you before, the information you will have access to will be severely limited to the case. All you will have access to are the bare bones nothing else, not the facilities, or the other techniques and information stored in there that is outside your purview.

The restrictions have already been placed in the token.."

Yang Qing nodded in understanding as he thanked them for the opportunity. Even without having access to anything else, just the exposure itself was bound to be worthwhile.

He exchanged a few more words with the committee including being informed that his month-long vacation would begin after the three days of his library had lapsed.

Yang Qing was ecstatic, as those would be three days that he would not have to work. He also informed them of his intention to visit the auspicious wood grove tree for a favor. He already had the blue stone, the wood grove tree gave him, so he could visit him whenever he wanted to. His informing of the committee was out of courtesy and propriety.

Out of worry, they had inquired the reason, to which Yang Qing openly admitted it was a consultation on Meifeng's behalf with respect to expanding the distance her clone could cover.

After that, he didn't stay too long, Yang Qing left for the Celestial Herb Garden.