Future library

Cheng Jinzhou's request not only overwhelmed the two star warlock apprentices, but also made several other gentlemen with good ears turn their heads.

"What do you want to exchange for?" Although his eyes widened, the service continued.

Cheng Jinzhou asked tentatively: "Silver?"

The gentlemen who listened secretly almost fell down on the spot.

Association contribution points have many uses for Star Warlocks, especially contribution points that come directly from the association. They are like Kuping silver among silvers - the quality is pure and guaranteed. Who would exchange the silver for nothing? Use it in copper coins.

Fortunately, the Star Warlocks themselves are a strange group. Faced with the strange requests, the two apprentices could still remain calm. One of them said: "How many points do you want to exchange?"

"Can I use the association's contribution points as a mortgage, and then exchange them for silver?" Cheng Jinzhou thought of the little trick he played at customer service 010 again.

Both men shook their heads.

Cheng Jinzhou chuckled twice and pondered: "How many taels of silver can the association's contribution points be exchanged for now?"

"There is no definite number." The two shook their heads again. It was obvious that the association would not directly link contribution points to silver.

At this time, another Star Warlock came from behind, stood five or six meters away from Cheng Jinzhou and said, "Hello, I am Xu Guxing Warlock."

Cheng Jinzhou heard the voice and saw the mark of the second-level star warlock on the other person's chest at a glance, and quickly saluted: "Hello."

The two Star Warlock apprentices retreated with their heads lowered.

Xu Gu walked over slowly holding a palm-sized book and said with a smile: "I am the local person in charge of the association. One of my responsibilities is to help all star warlocks. I have read your certification stone information. Please forgive me. , it seems that you still have 2 star warlock contribution points before you upgrade to a level 1 star warlock. It is not cost-effective to sell your contribution points at this time."

The promotion rules for star warlocks mainly depend on the number of contribution points obtained from the association, and the star warlocks are also required to maintain a specified number. The association will also provide regular rewards based on its holdings. Therefore, for Star Warlocks, their contribution points also have the function of promotion, while for other Star Warlocks, the contribution points in their hands are more like securities that can pay dividends on a regular basis - this is also the association's Measures taken to maintain the vitality of astrology. Not studying astrology but only using astrology will not make astrology progress. Only studying astrology without using it will make astrology lose its meaning.

Of course, Cheng Jinzhou also considered the issue of promotion to a one-star warlock. Speaking of it, it was more important than the provincial examination. However, the fact that the latter is more important does not mean that the former can be given up. After all, he is also a pure noble family child. The title of one-star warlock alone cannot bring real help - the Holy Church will not pay attention to a person. The association will not do anything for the star warlocks who have not joined the religion. In this case, the imperial court and other aristocratic families are more likely to support the reputation and suppress the evil...

With such considerations, Cheng Jinzhou first smiled and answered "It doesn't matter", and then said: "Because the last two times, my contribution points increased were due to the publication of the Xia Jing Journal, so it seems that the contribution points will only increase when the journal is published. increase."

"Journal of Xia Jing is the most famous journal in the Great Xia Dynasty. If you submit your results to Xia Jing, it will naturally be easier for only local star warlocks to see it. It will take half a year for the carriage copying the books to send the main results report to the association. Headquarters, and then can continue to transport to other branches..." Xu Gu explained with a smile: "There are too many, and other means of transportation will be too expensive."

Only then did Cheng Jinzhou realize that he was now living in an era where consultation was underdeveloped. In this way, it may take a few years before the results report he submitted through Xiang Xin will be seen by most astromancers - in fact, it will be sent to a database that the astromancers can access, and then, Only then will he have the opportunity to increase his contribution from another place.

Astromancers have a long lifespan. For the technical means of the 17th century, half a year of precipitation will not affect the timeliness of the technology. Cheng Jinzhou frowned and said helplessly: "Although I didn't know it was so complicated before, but For me, since the contribution points can only be increased when the journal is published, using some now will not affect the rating of a one-star warlock."

"But you still have 2 contribution points to upgrade."

"I got 4 association contribution points every time." Cheng Jinzhou said carelessly.

Xu Gu couldn't close his open mouth, which made He He continue to talk.

"Then change two first?" Cheng Jinzhou couldn't help it. He still had the Star Alliance library in hand. For him, it is not difficult to earn some association contribution points. What he is afraid of is that the ring will run away. This is like a salesman coming to the village. If people in the village buy his things every day, they will naturally be able to Stay, if no one buys anything, the salesman will have to run away - the salesman will not be afraid if he runs away, but if the Covenant Library runs away, it will be too late to beat his chest.

Cheng Jinzhou actually doesn't know whether the Star Alliance Library will run away, but he should be prepared for danger in times of peace, especially those who have gone from an era when wives would run away to an era when girls don't dare to run away. Gentlemen, vigilance must be indispensable.

If there had not been the problem of Governor Cheng Yun'an, Cheng Jinzhou might have sold all the Star Alliance contribution points. A 13-year-old child has not yet used a high-end show-off weapon like a one-star warlock. At least, he has to wait until his own weapon matures. Only then did he have the need for equipment. As for now, he wanted to take care of both ends.

Xu Gu didn't understand what Cheng Jinzhou was thinking, and even advised: "You still have an allowance of 80 taels of silver this year, why don't you take it out first?"

The rule is that withdrawals cannot be made until the end of the year, but the association has always been tolerant to the Star Warlocks, so withdrawals at the beginning of the year are not a problem.

A small examination paper costs 200 taels of silver for the capital. How can Cheng Jinzhou think that 80 taels of silver are worth it? He immediately said: "I'm afraid I want a little more. Isn't it easy to sell 2 contribution points?"

"Actually, it's quite a lot." Xu Gu patted his forehead. Ordinary star warlocks, who spend two or three years to complete an article, might not get a single contribution point. Even those star warlocks who stand at the top of the pyramid, although They can easily obtain many contribution points, but their research often costs more. It is the normal situation for Star Warlocks to make ends meet.

The world of Star Warlocks has always been a deflationary world.

"What's the price?" Seeing that he had become the representative of Xiaosi, Cheng Jinzhou was simply dumbfounded. After all, among a group of star warlocks, he might actually be the one with the lowest IQ, and he might be good at his true performance.

Xu Gu waved over a star warlock apprentice, then lifted a book over 1.5 meters tall from the window and said: "In order to facilitate the star warlocks, the association will publish the prices of redemption items every six months, but these are high prices. Products are often sold out before we can see the books, but there are some commonly used cheap resources on the exchange list, and there is no direct exchange for money."

The exchange itself also has the function of maintaining the credit of contribution points. Although people in this era do not study economic issues in such a systematic way, they can somewhat understand it in daily use.

The book was as thick as a refrigerator, with a special easel-like device that allowed it to be placed vertically on the ground. Cheng Jinzhou turned the pages from front to back. Most of them were unfamiliar mineral materials, and the prices ranged from 1 contribution point to Hundreds vary.

"Is there any food?" Cheng Jinzhou immediately found his old job.

"Food is not necessarily cost-effective. Do you want to use food for experiments?" Xu Gu misunderstood: "The food provided by the association is mainly large in quantity and has uniform standards. In most cases, it can be transported to the area you designate. You know, This is a good thing during the war, but if you buy less, you will suffer a loss in price. Since you want to exchange money, you should buy the most expensive one locally. If you can make some items yourself, buy raw materials If you reprocess it, you will receive more money. This is what I usually advise those Star Warlock apprentices."

He laughed and said: "Many star warlock apprentices have lost the opportunity to advance, so they often do business through the association. We also encourage them."

It can circulate the association's contribution points and solve the lives of apprentices who cannot become star warlocks. Naturally, the association has no reason to object.

"Then which one do you think is more suitable?" Cheng Jinzhou asked seriously. It is always a good thing to have someone to consult.

Xu Gu flipped through the small book in his hand and said: "Try bijin stone? One contribution point can be exchanged for 50 grams, 2 contribution points is 100 grams, and then..., the market price of bijin stone is per gram 12 taels of silver, 2 contribution points, there are 1,200 taels of silver."

Cheng Jinzhou secretly calculated that a contribution point of 10 taels of silver a year can be exchanged for 600 taels of silver. Compared with stocks, a price-earnings ratio of 60 times is basically a Chinese stock. Of course, the income from contribution points is not only It's 10 taels of silver per year.

1,200 taels of silver can do a lot of things. Cheng Jinzhou smiled with satisfaction and said, "What procedures do I need to go through? Bijin stone is easy to sell."

"It's easy to sell. It's a kind of precious metal, and it's needed for decoration, various weapons, and crafting items." Xu Gu pondered for a moment and said, "Just use the certification stone to transfer money. There is a record on it. Do you really want to change?"

In the last sentence, he still meant to persuade.

Cheng Jinzhou nodded firmly. If possible, he actually wanted to sell more, lest becoming a one-star warlock would be too high-profile. It's just that this kind of thing is difficult to control, and he does have needs, so he just lets it take its course.

Seeing him confirming, Xu Gu was about to take the certification stone when someone beside him said: "For 1,200 taels of silver, how about selling it to me?"

The two people quickly turned their heads and saw an old man wearing a dark green gown, standing two or three meters away with a smile, a full face of beard, and an honest and loyal look.

"Old Mo, are you still free today?" Xu Gu obviously knew him, and turned to introduce to Cheng Jinzhou: "This is Mo Ye, a star warlock apprentice 30 years ago, and now he is also a star warlock apprentice."

Cheng Jinzhou said hello and asked, "Do you have any cash?"

He doesn't care about the 10% or 20% price difference, especially when dealing with the Star Warlocks.

"Not only is there money, but there is also food, etc., and all the materials for Star Warlocks are also available." Mo Ye patted his chest, took out his certification stone and handed it over: "If you need anything in the future, you can come to me. We will communicate with each other. Record your contact information, and if you have any information in the future, you can leave it with the association and someone will notify you as soon as it arrives.”

Cheng Jinzhou nodded and said, "Just money."

Although he wanted some food, there was no need to exchange it now.

Mo Ye immediately took out 12 flying tickets, blew a breath and said: "Both the Ministry of Revenue and the Third Division can get it, you can take it."

The transaction was as simple and quick as shopping in a supermarket. Cheng Jinzhou put the flight tickets in his arms and let out a sigh of relief. Money is heroic courage. With it, cheating and plagiarism are omnipotent; without it, plagiarism using future technology will still make people feel uneasy...

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