200: Chapter 200 Elder Mingshan's Shock

“Hand it over to the Academy? Yong-ge, we risked our lives, fighting a bloody path through a horde of Yao Beasts to bring these out. Are we really just going to hand them over to the Academy so easily?”

Hearing Ling Yong’s final decision, Ling Jun immediately stepped forward, his face full of disbelief and indignation.

“Although those items were brought out by us after we broke through dangerous situations and literally fought a bloody path through a horde of Yao Beasts, it was precisely because of those items that we were able to fight our way out. Furthermore, most of the consumables we obtained from there have already been used by us. Now, all that’s left is that King-Rank Weapon, one Heaven-Rank Cultivation Method, and two Heaven-Grade Martial Skills.”

“Besides, we’ve already made copies of the Cultivation Method and Martial Skills. We’re not without King-Rank Weapons, so keeping this one in our hands has no meaning.”

“Moreover, have you forgotten the will carved on that stone wall?”

“When we were trapped in that dangerous place, we promised that if we made it out of the Secret Realm alive, we would definitely hand these items over to the Academy. Are you suggesting we go back on our word?”

As soon as Ling Yong finished speaking, before Ling Jun could react, Ling Jie, who was standing nearby, also gathered over and said to Ling Jun in a deep voice.

“Yong-ge is absolutely right. From every perspective, it’s most appropriate to hand those items over to the Academy. Furthermore, Ling Jun, don’t forget the Family rules. No one from our Ling Family will ever go back on their word.”

“Yong-ge, Jie-ge, I was being narrow-minded.”

“I know I was wrong.”

Hearing their arguments, and even the Family rules being brought up at the end, Ling Jun immediately apologized to Ling Yong, Ling Jie, and the others in front of him.

Seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, Ling Yong then instructed Ling Zhong, who had spoken first and was guarding the items.

“Since everyone agrees, Ling Zhong, take out those items and give them to Elder Mingshan.”

“Yes, Yong-ge.”

Hearing Ling Yong’s instruction, Ling Zhong immediately understood.

At the same time.

Elder Mingshan, who was excitedly counting the various rare Cultivation resources that Ling Yong, Ling Zhong, and the other five had just taken out, vaguely heard Ling Yong and the others mention handing over other items. He immediately stopped counting the rare Cultivation resources in his hands, and with a flash, instantly appeared before Ling Yong and the others.

He looked at Ling Yong and the others with a smile and asked,

“You still have other things to hand over to the Academy?”

Hearing Elder Mingshan’s question from beside them, and seeing Elder Mingshan’s figure suddenly appear before them, the few of them were startled and immediately retreated several steps.

However, Ling Yong and the others quickly recovered. Looking at Elder Mingshan, who was eagerly looking at them and asking questions, Ling Zhong, who had just been instructed by Ling Yong, immediately stepped forward two paces, respectfully cupped his hands in a salute, and then directly replied,

“Reporting to Elder Mingshan, we do indeed have a few more items to hand over to the Academy.”

“However…”

Ling Zhong first gave a positive answer to Elder Mingshan’s question, but after speaking, he immediately paused for a moment, appearing to be hesitant to speak.

“However what?”

“Don’t worry, as long as they are items you brought out of the Cloud Spirit Secret Realm, the Academy will definitely not let you suffer a loss for the extra portion you hand over.”

“Or, if you wish to trade them with the Academy or even the Dynasty for any rare Cultivation resources or Cultivation Techniques, you can, as long as the items you bring out are of equivalent value.”

Upon hearing Ling Yong’s affirmative answer, Elder Mingshan was first delighted, but when he suddenly changed his tone and appeared hesitant, his face immediately changed.

The joy on his face instantly vanished, replaced by an expression of urgency. He even went so far as to bring up the various rare Cultivation resources owned by the Academy and even the Dynasty.

Hearing Elder Mingshan’s anxious, hurried, and expectant look, Ling Zhong did not respond directly this time. Instead, he waved his hand, and a silver longsword and three blue jade slips immediately appeared in his palm.

“A King-Rank Weapon?”

The moment the items were taken out, Elder Mingshan, upon seeing the silver longsword, could not help but exclaim softly.

However, regarding Elder Mingshan’s exclamation, Ling Zhong merely glanced at him, then proceeded to explain on his own.

“Elder Mingshan, here is also a King-Rank Weapon, one Heaven-Rank Cultivation Method, and two Heaven-Grade Martial Skills, to be handed over to the Academy together. Furthermore, these items are being provided to the Academy free of charge; there’s no need to convert them into corresponding Academy contribution points for us.”

“What?”

“A King-Rank Weapon, a Heaven-Rank Cultivation Method, Heaven-Grade Martial Skills! And all these are being provided to the Academy free of charge?”

Elder Mingshan, who was already incredibly shocked by the King-Rank Weapon Ling Zhong had taken out, was momentarily stunned after hearing that the three unknown jade slips beside it were actually a Heaven-Rank Cultivation Method and two Heaven-Grade Martial Skills.

Then, he heard that they were going to hand over these items to the Academy free of charge, without asking for any reward.

Looking at Ling Zhong, he instantly exclaimed, then, full of doubt, he asked him excitedly for confirmation.

“Of course.”

Hearing Elder Mingshan’s confirming question, Ling Zhong couldn’t help but look up at Ling Yong, Ling Jun, and the others beside him, then replied with a very firm tone.

Upon hearing this, Elder Mingshan also recovered from his shock. He couldn’t understand why Ling Zhong, Ling Yong, and the others would do such a thing.

After all, a King-Rank Weapon, a Heaven-Rank Cultivation Method, and Heaven-Grade Martial Skills—any one of these items, if taken outside, would be something many Martial Artists would fight tooth and nail to acquire.

Moreover, even if they were handed over to the Academy, they could obtain a large number of contribution points, which could then be exchanged for many rare Cultivation resources within the Academy. Furthermore, if the King were to learn of this, he might also bestow generous rewards.

Yet now, unexpectedly, they were going to hand over these items, which could bring them immense benefits, to the Academy free of charge.

Elder Mingshan, not understanding the reason, immediately asked Ling Zhong and the others,

“Any one of these three items is extremely rare. Why are you doing this?”

“This old man is truly curious. Would you be so kind as to inform this old man of the reason?”

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