Chapter 299

299. Chapter 299: Substantial Gains

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

"Truly, everyone has worked hard; you must all be exhausted. Hurry back and rest properly for a few days. When the time comes, I will personally invite everyone to gather properly."

Zhang Tianwen glanced at Yushou Peak, a smile surfacing on his face, and cupped his fists toward the four, saying.

Having settled matters here, the stone in his heart finally dropped, and he felt much more at ease.

"Alright, then we'll gather again in a few days."

Shen Xingchen smiled, a trace of weariness showing in the depths of his eyes, but his tone and attitude had become much more amiable. After nearly a month of interaction, the relationship among the few of them had grown considerably closer.

After bidding each other farewell, the group went their separate ways. Yu Zhangsheng was also somewhat fatigued and, without further delay, returned to his residence on Yushou Peak.

"Finally back……"

Lying on the bed, Yu Zhangsheng let out a long breath. With a thought, the System Panel was summoned.

【Name: Yu Zhangsheng】

【Realm: Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer】

【Constitution: Spirit-Communicating Dao Body, Heaven's Dao Favor, Spirit Beast Affinity】

【Cultivation Methods: Wan Ling Jue: Small Completion (300000/500000), Lian Shen Gong Small Completion (300000/5000000), Beast Taming Art: Great Completion (380000/500000), Three-Fire Refinement Alchemy: Great Completion (300000/500000), Thousand Mountains Art Great Completion (300000/500000)】

【Spells: Fireball Technique: Great Completion (180000/200000), Shadow Flash: Great Completion (200000/300000), Wind Travel Technique Great Completion (100000/200000), Wood Shield Technique Small Completion (50000/100000), Rainmaking Technique Small Completion (50000/100000), Thousand Thoughts Slash Great Completion (200000/500000), Beast Shadow: Great Completion (200000/500000), Five Elements Beast Law: Mastery 100000/200000), Morning Sun Breaking Dawn Fist: Small Completion (50000/200000), Divine Light Shatter Body Pierce Heaven Art: Small Completion (60000/200000)】

【Skills: First Rank Spirit Plant (800/1000), Third Rank Alchemy Path (150000/500000)】

【Spirit Pets: Chi Lian Purgatory Dragon, Golden-Winged Great Eagle, Cai Xing Deer, Xuan Yin Phantom Turtle】

【Remaining Essence: 1500000】

"A year's accumulation, a full one million five hundred thousand Essence Points — enough for me to use for the time being."

Looking at the several zeros behind the Essence Points, Yu Zhangsheng let out a long breath, a smile surfacing on his face.

"All four Spirit Beasts have also reached Second Rank Peak. From here on, things will be much simpler: cultivate, and when the time is right, break through to Golden Core."

Yu Zhangsheng pondered, and amid his thoughts, took out Yan Tower's Storage Bag and began inventorying the gains.

"A Xuan Yin Sect Golden Core Prodigy — should be quite wealthy, right."

He muttered a sentence, and Yu Zhangsheng's Divine Sense swept over it, easily breaking the restriction on it. What met his eyes first were Spirit Stones piled like a mountain. Yu Zhangsheng gave a rough sweep — roughly over one million.

"Over one million Spirit Stones — good."

Yu Zhangsheng's smile deepened. He continued looking down. Apart from the Spirit Stones, there weren't too many other things — only two Magic Treasures, a few cultivation methods, some Pills, and other miscellaneous odds and ends.

"Huan Sheng Dan? Not bad, a good thing."

Yu Zhangsheng's gaze concentrated. He beckoned with his hand, pulling out a bottle from the pile of Pills, sniffed it, and laughed 'hehe'.

The Huan Sheng Dan, as a top-tier existence among Third Rank Pills, even for the current Yu Zhangsheng, the failure rate to refine it is terrifyingly high. Coupled with the rarity of its ingredients, its Pill's value is not much less than that of a typical Fourth Rank Pill.

And its effects are likewise undeniable.

As for the other things, Yu Zhangsheng gave them a general look. Finding nothing unusual, he lost interest.

"Never mind. The greatest harvest of this trip is the Tian Yi Divine Water; the rest is secondary. I should be satisfied."

Yu Zhangsheng slowly shook his head, his chest heaving, laughing 'hehe': "Right, there's also the corpse of a Third-Order Spirit Beast, the Xuan Yin Poison Soul Spider, which also needs to be dealt with."

A Third-Order Spirit Beast is equivalent to a human Golden Core. Such a Spirit Beast can be said to be a treasure from head to toe; its value goes without saying.

"Later, I'll hand this thing over to Li Minghan and let him handle it. At that time, we'll distribute it to everyone."

Yu Zhangsheng pondered, thought for a moment, then dismissed the idea of refining the Xuan Yin Poison Soul Spider's corpse. If this Spirit Beast's corpse were converted into Essence Points, the harvest should be not small.

However, this Spirit Beast was ultimately killed by the group together. Especially Shen Xingchen, who consequently lost a Natal Magic Treasure. Both emotionally and logically, it does not belong to Yu Zhangsheng alone.

"Adding that Golden Cauldron Yin Iron, and the Xuan Yin Poison Spider's value, combined, it should be enough to let Shen Xingchen reforge a Magic Treasure……"

Decision made, Yu Zhangsheng took a deep breath and peacefully sank into cultivation.

A day passed. The next day, in the Sect Hall, Lu Ruikai and Zheng Tianheng sat upright with proper bearing. Yu Zhangsheng, Zhang Tianwen, Li Minghan, Shen Xingchen stood respectfully to the side.

"You're saying that during this Hui Shui Shan trip, you encountered an assassination attempt, and the perpetrators were precisely people of the Dark Current?"

After a long silence, Lu Ruikai spoke heavily, looking at the four, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, they were indeed people of the Dark Current."

Zhang Tianwen nodded, answering in a deep voice.

"Dark Current…… hmph, truly audacious. They even dare to rob and kill my Wanxiang Sect disciples. Do they really think that with the Xuan Yin Sect backing them, they can act with utter lawlessness!"

Zheng Tianheng trembled with rage. He slammed the table fiercely, his gaze turning cold, and said in a severe voice.

"These years, the Dark Current's actions have truly become increasingly unscrupulous. So be it. They should be thoroughly cleaned up. This malignant tumor should be completely uprooted. Let them know pain, and then they will know their error."

Zhang Tianwen gritted his teeth, exchanged a glance with Yu Zhangsheng and the others, slowly cupped his fists and stepped forward, saying in a deep voice: "It is so. Even Junior Brother Wang Dingsheng perished in Hui Shui Shan because of this. We ask the Sect Master to decide, to thoroughly uproot this Dark Current. When the time comes, allow us to act and personally avenge Junior Brother Wang."

Finished speaking, Zhang Tianwen drew a deep breath, his tone heavy, a trace of grief flashing in his eyes, and even a sense of guilt.

"This matter naturally will not pass so lightly. Rest assured, our Wanxiang Sect is not something any random cat or dog can bully. Since they dared to rob and kill you, they will inevitably pay the price. The Sect will give you justice and protection."

Lu Ruikai rose, helped Zhang Tianwen up, and said in a solemn voice.

"However, the Dark Current has always valued profit. Being able to deploy a Golden Core — the reward required is not small. If there is an employer behind them, who would it be?"

"Who is the employer behind them……"

Regarding this question, Zhang Tianwen fell silent, and in the end slowly shook his head, not speaking.

Seeing this, Lu Ruikai let out a heavy sigh, waved his hand, rubbed his brow, and said: "Alright. You don't need to worry excessively about this matter. The Sect will handle it. If there is any news or action next, we will notify you."

Finished speaking, Lu Ruikai paused, turned his head and exchanged a glance with Zheng Tianheng, swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and continued: "If there are no other matters, these days just recuperate properly in the Sect. Right, Changsheng, you stay behind."

"Good, many thanks, Sect Master."

Hearing this, Zhang Tianwen and the other two did not say much either; after exhaling a breath they cupped their fists and respectfully took their leave, glancing at Yu Changsheng's side. Yu Changsheng in turn cast a reassuring look their way. Thus, only Yu Changsheng, Zheng Tianheng, and Lu Ruikai remained inside the Main Hall.

"Changsheng, speak. Just now I saw you wanting to speak but stopping; do you have something you want to say?"

Yu Changsheng cupped his fists, a respectful expression surfacing on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Changsheng merely has some speculations. This group of Dark Current people have an obvious target and strong directionality; their employer behind the scenes……"

Yu Changsheng spoke to here, paused slightly, lingered for two seconds, then continued: "I feel it cannot be separated from the Yang Family."

"The Yang Family?"

Lu Ruikai was startled upon hearing this, fell into contemplation, and after a long while nodded, saying to Yu Changsheng: "For you to have this thought is good; actually, I also suspect it is them, however……"

"The Yang Family is ultimately a great clan with vast enterprises; their power is not weaker than our Wanxiang Sect. This matter, if it is merely speculation without actual evidence to accuse them, the Sect also cannot say much."

As Lu Ruikai spoke, his gaze darkened imperceptibly, and his tone also carried some helplessness.

Yu Changsheng fell silent; after a long while he shook his head, did not speak, and was not surprised by this result.

The only piece of evidence that could accuse the Yang Family also chose to self-destruct; right now there truly is no other way to prove who this matter is connected to.

"That is also true; speaking to the bottom of it, it is still insufficient strength. If one's own strength were sufficient, why would there be such hesitation?"

After muttering to himself in his heart, Yu Changsheng secretly clenched his fist, his gaze also returned to calm, and he said lightly: "Changsheng understands; it is merely a speculation after all."

"Mm." Zheng Tianheng's gaze flickered, looking at Yu Changsheng; after a long while he sighed a breath, "Regarding this result, I hope you can understand. You are my Wanxiang Sect's heaven's pride disciple; no matter what, this matter will not pass so simply……"

"Without a just cause, even if you have suspicions, we also cannot move against the Yang Family to demand an explanation. However, the Dark Current matter is already an ironclad fact; this organization, having been active for so long, should also be suppressed."

Zheng Tianheng finished speaking, his gaze suddenly turned cold, a stern light flashing past.

Yu Changsheng heard this, raised his head to look at Zheng Tianheng, wanting to speak but stopping.

Lu Ruikai saw this, laughed lightly, and said: "You want to say that behind this Dark Current there is the Profound Yin Gate's support, so doing this, you're not afraid of offending the Profound Yin Gate, right?"

Behind the Dark Current there is the Profound Yin Gate's meddling; this matter, ordinary people do not know, but for the upper echelons of the Three Gates and Six Sects, in their hearts they mostly know full well.

However, regarding these, the Profound Yin Gate naturally cannot admit them; therefore everything cannot be put on the table.

Yu Changsheng nodded, recalling the Yan Tower he had slain, waiting for Lu Ruikai's continuation.

"Even if behind this Dark Current there perhaps is the Profound Yin Gate's meddling, these years the things the Dark Current has done have already made many organizations detest them. Furthermore, the Dark Current this kind of organization ultimately cannot see the light; and we also have legitimate cause. If we truly do something, the Profound Yin Gate also cannot say anything."

"Moreover, the forces wanting the Dark Current to disappear are not only our family. Even if the Profound Yin Gate wants to meddle, they also lack a just cause and must consider carefully."

Lu Ruikai smiled faintly and explained.

"In short, this matter you rest assured; it will not end like this. The rest, if there are any actions, at that time we will notify you."

"Good. Many thanks, Sect Master. Then Changsheng will take his leave first." Yu Changsheng nodded, did not say much more.

"Alright. If there is anything needed, just tell us."

Lu Ruikai pondered slightly, looked at Yu Changsheng, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, smile kindly, and said softly.

Yu Changsheng also did not delay further; he arched his hands in a bow and left. Zheng Tianheng watched Yu Changsheng's departing back, expression calm, gaze deep, and suddenly spoke: "This kid, as Wei Lao's disciple, I truly find him more and more unfathomable."

Lu Ruikai heard this, shrugged, and laughed: "Indeed, I am also very surprised; one can only say Wei Lao's judgment is truly good."

"Mm." Zheng Tianheng opened his mouth wanting to say something; after a long while he shook his head. "It seems in Hui Shui Shan there was another opportunity. His Spirit Platform count, if I have not sensed wrong, I fear…… it has already reached Nine Layers, right?"

Lu Ruikai heard this, his smile deepened: "Who knows. He has his own fortune; what we can help with, we help. Whatever resources he needs we provide, but ultimately it still depends on himself."

"But speaking of it, this kid's growth speed is quite fast. Time since joining the Sect is not long; looking at him, he's almost at Golden Core."

"Among this generation's young disciples, only him I cannot see through. In the future we must pay more attention, to avoid another Yushou Peak Zhang Tianwen incident appearing; that slapped our face!"

"We five peaks compete, but ultimately we are one body. The Wanxiang Sect lacks any one peak and will be incomplete."

Lu Ruikai's eyes narrowed, a killing intent flashing through.

Zheng Tianheng heard this, took a deep breath, and looked at Lu Ruikai with a trace of surprise: "Put that way, it is also not wrong……"

Zheng Tianheng thought for a moment, added a sentence: "In the future pay more attention to their movements. After all, they are our Sect's heaven's pride, the Sect's next generation. Protect them well; in the future such accidents, try to avoid as much as possible."

"Mm. Whoever bullies the weak with the strong, don't blame us for doing the same."

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"Profound Yin Gate, Dark Current…… Yang Family, Spirit Dragon Sect……"

"The forces hooked together behind this are truly many. Recently Wuzhou's atmosphere seems not too good. Could it be they are all stirring things up?"

After leaving the Sect Hall, Yu Changsheng ran through these pieces of information in his mind once, let out a long breath, shook his head and tossed aside these messy thoughts.

"Forget it. These things, hand them to the Sect to handle. Low strength, doing anything is hesitant and fearful……"

Yu Changsheng was just thinking, when suddenly his mind moved, a slightly vast and desolate voice rang out in his mind.

"Come to the Beast Garden to see me."

Yu Changsheng was stunned, then his complexion showed joy.

"Master?"

The owner of this voice was none other than Wei Lao, whom he had not seen for a long time.

Without delay, Yu Changsheng's mood carrying a trace of excitement, flew straight toward the Beast Garden. Before long he arrived. Wei Lao at this moment was leisurely lying in the Spirit Beast Garden basking in the sun.

"Master. You're back."

Yu Changsheng took two steps forward, his face naturally revealing a concerned look, gazing at Wei Lao intimately.

"Mm. If I didn't come back, I'd fear my disciple would be bullied away by others."

Wei Lao laughed hehe, stood up, looking at Yu Changsheng a trace of doting color flashing in his eyes, and more nostalgia. (Chapter End)