101: Chapter 101: Reward

The eight Demon Seeds gathered in the Council Hall.

The hall doors slowly closed.

A figure walked out from the back of the hall.

Mo Yuan.

Today, he wore a black robe, his expression solemn, and the aura surrounding him was unfathomable.

"Everyone is here."

He scanned the eight of them, his gaze lingering for a moment longer on Li Tianxing, the White Bone Scholar, and Xiao Ran.

"I have called you here today for two matters."

He raised his hand, and eight streaks of light flew toward the eight individuals.

Xiao Ran caught one; it was a Jade Slip.

Sinking his Divine Sense into it, he found the Contribution Points from this trip to the Ancient Battlefield recorded inside.

He had found the blood god flower and the nine netherworld underworld iron, so his Contribution Points ranked first.

"The Sect Master is busy, so I will continue to act on his behalf."

"The first matter is that the Sect will grant corresponding rewards based on your performance in the Ancient Battlefield."

"The Contribution Points have been issued; you may go to the treasury yourselves to exchange them for whatever you need."

Mo Yuan spoke indifferently.

The eight of them thanked him in unison.

Mo Yuan waved his hand and continued.

"The second matter..."

He looked at Li Tianxing, the White Bone Scholar, and Xiao Ran.

"The three of you obtained Immortal-Demon Inheritances."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall stiffened slightly.

The other five Demon Seeds looked at the three of them with varying gazes.

Envy, jealousy, complexity...

But no matter what was said, not having it was not having it.

"According to Sect rules, gains from the Ancient Battlefield are split fifty-fifty; Medicinal Pills, Materials, and Magic Treasures all fall under this rule."

"However, Legacies... are not included."

Mo Yuan paused slightly.

Xiao Ran sensed something was off.

In principle... whenever those two words appeared, the principle was usually about to be broken.

"It seems this old geezer wants the Legacies..."

Xiao Ran thought to himself.

Sure enough, a second later, Mo Yuan's gaze swept over the three of them.

"In principle, the Immortal-Demon Inheritances you obtained belong to you personally; the Sect will not take them by force."

"However..."

He changed the subject.

"The Sect Master's intention is that if you are willing to hand over a copy of the Legacy to the Sect, the Sect will provide corresponding compensation. This compensation will definitely be more valuable than keeping it to yourselves."

Xiao Ran understood clearly.

Here it comes!

The old routine.

They were being asked to "voluntarily" share.

He looked at Li Tianxing.

Li Tianxing was expressionless; it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

He then looked at the White Bone Scholar.

The White Bone Scholar narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly calculating.

Mo Yuan did not rush them, merely watching the three of them quietly.

A moment later, Li Tianxing was the first to speak:

"Hall Master, I am willing to share the core Cultivation Technique of the Blood Fiend Demon Venerable's Legacy, but I need to retain the cultivation method for the Blood Fiend Demon Body, as it suits my Physique and would be useless to others."

Mo Yuan nodded: "Accepted."

The White Bone Scholar also said: "I am willing to share the bone-refining method of the Netherworld Bone Venerable, but I will retain the core of the Nine Nether Bone Seal."

Mo Yuan nodded again: "Accepted."

Now, everyone's gaze fell upon Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran remained silent for a moment before suddenly smiling.

"I am willing to share the first six layers of the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable's Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture."

He spoke very skillfully.

Although the first six layers of the Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture were precious, the core final three layers remained in his hands.

Mo Yuan looked at him and said indifferently.

"Accepted."

He raised his hand, and three Jade Slips flew toward the three of them.

"Record the content you are willing to share into the Jade Slips and hand them to me in three days."

The three of them took the Jade Slips.

Mo Yuan then looked at the other five.

"Although you did not obtain Immortal-Demon Inheritances, you each had your own gains in the Ancient Battlefield."

"The Sect will grant corresponding rewards based on Contribution Points. If you have found any special Opportunities, you may report them, and the Sect will provide additional compensation."

The five of them thanked him in unison.

"Alright, you are all dismissed."

Mo Yuan waved his hand.

Just as the eight were about to leave, Mo Yuan suddenly called out to Xiao Ran.

"Xiao Ran, you stay."

The other seven glanced at Xiao Ran and left one after another.

In the hall, only Xiao Ran and Mo Yuan remained.

"Does the Hall Master have any further instructions?"

Xiao Ran asked.

Mo Yuan looked at him.

"Xiao Ran, you are very clever."

Xiao Ran was taken aback.

"We old fellows all know that the essence of the Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture lies in the final three layers."

Mo Yuan spoke with a half-smile.

Xiao Ran's heart tightened slightly, but he said calmly on the surface:

"I simply feel that the Legacy was not easy to obtain; I must keep something for my own protection."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yuan did not blame him, but instead nodded.

"You did the right thing; it is good to keep a card up your sleeve in the world of cultivation."

"However, the main reason I kept you back was to ask: has the Poison Lady come looking for you lately?"

Xiao Ran's heart skipped a beat.

"Yes."

"What did she want with you?"

Xiao Ran fell silent for a moment.

"She sensed the aura of the Ten Thousand Poisons Demon Venerable on me and wanted to see the Ten Thousand Poisons True Scripture."

Mo Yuan looked at him with a deep gaze.

"And then?"

Xiao Ran knew he couldn't hide it, so he simply told the truth.

"I passed on some of the Legacy to her, and in exchange, she... agreed to certain conditions."

Mo Yuan stared at him for three breaths before suddenly laughing.

"You kid certainly have your methods."

He did not press further about what those conditions were, only saying:

"The Poison Lady is the Third Demon Seed, and her background is not simple. Be careful when dealing with her."

Xiao Ran nodded solemnly.

"I understand."

"Alright, go on."

"Your eligibility for the Eternal Night Demon Pool has been registered. Whenever you wish to go, just report to the Deacon Hall."

Mo Yuan waved his hand.

Xiao Ran bowed and exited the Council Hall.

Walking out of the main peak, he took a deep breath.

Mo Yuan's words just now contained both a reminder and a warning.

The Poison Lady's background... it seemed it was truly not simple.

But so what?

He had already made his move and didn't plan on stopping.

At that moment, Li Changsheng's voice came through the Soul Link.

"Xiao Ran, are you finished over there?"

"Just came out."

Xiao Ran said.

Just now, in front of Mo Yuan, Li Changsheng had already requested to talk, but Xiao Ran had declined.

Now was a good time to reconnect.

Xiao Ran asked: "How about on your side?"

"Finished as well."

Li Changsheng's tone was relaxed.

"I handed over a copy of my insights from the Innate Dao Valley in exchange for a Soul Transformation Stage Pill."

"A Soul Transformation Stage Pill? Good stuff."

Li Changsheng: "It's alright. What about you?"

"Let me count them for you..."

Xiao Ran reeled off a long list of rewards, some of which Li Changsheng had never even heard of.

Li Changsheng was silent for a while.

"Hanging up!"

He proactively ended the call.

Because if he kept listening, he wouldn't be able to resist hitting someone.

Xiao Ran smiled triumphantly; showing off felt great.

As the saying goes, one fears a brother's suffering, but fears even more that a brother might start driving a Land Rover.

Of course, if I am that brother, then forget I said anything.

Xiao Ran was exactly like that now; not only was he driving a Land Rover, but he was also constantly driving it back and forth in front of Li Changsheng's eyes.

It would be strange if Li Changsheng could tolerate it!

It was only because Xiao Ran wasn't in front of him; otherwise, it wouldn't be as simple as just hanging up the call.

He would have demanded half the Land Rover.

Xiao Ran, of course, didn't mind.

This was just a small interlude.