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Looking at Huang Quan Zun Zhe's expression—one of utter reluctance yet having no choice but to hand over the storage ring—Xiao Lin felt a surge of amusement in his heart. To be honest, at this moment, he actually had to thank that fellow Kun Wu.
After all, if it weren't for him, how could Xiao Lin have obtained these benefits so legitimately?
Acting like a common bandit was not Xiao Lin's style.
He prioritized having a "just cause"!
One must realize that from beginning to end, it was the Yellow Spring Pavilion that had provoked him first in this matter. Otherwise, no matter how poor the Yellow Spring Pavilion's reputation was, Xiao Lin would have had no reason to find trouble with them.
"Since Zun Zhe has put it that way, then I shall accept it. In that case, I will no longer pursue the matter of Kun Wu, nor the offense caused by the disciples and Elders of your Yellow Spring Pavilion."
Xiao Lin's reply was grand and magnanimous!
However, the movements of his hands were not slow at all. Sure enough, he had already smoothly taken the storage ring handed over by Huang Quan Zun Zhe.
Only a fool refuses a free gain!
The instant he took the storage ring from Huang Quan Zun Zhe, Xiao Lin swept his gaze over the items inside. Upon seeing a certain object among them, his eyes instantly lit up. It was a piece of wood that looked completely pitch-black.
On the surface of that wood, an arc of electricity would flash across from time to time.
"Could this be the legendary Lightning-Struck Wood? What a pleasant surprise!"
Realizing what that incredibly ugly and pitch-black piece of wood was, Xiao Lin immediately became excited.
Lightning-Struck Wood was also a top-tier material for refining artifacts. Not only that, but it could also be used for setting up formations. Furthermore, even if used on its own, it could be considered a heavy treasure!
Because Lightning-Struck Wood possessed the special property of attracting lightning. Once activated, it could even draw down lightning from the nine heavens to face an enemy!
Any one of these uses was something Xiao Lin could utilize.
This piece of Lightning-Struck Wood had actually been obtained by Huang Quan Zun Zhe by chance. Not long ago, while he was out, he happened to witness a scene where a bolt of lightning struck a tree that had been dead for a long time.
Later, from within that tree stump which had almost turned into charcoal, he discovered this piece of Lightning-Struck Wood. Originally, after obtaining the Lightning-Struck Wood, Huang Quan Zun Zhe was still considering what would be best to use it for.
Now, it was fine; he no longer had to ponder that difficult problem. It could be said that the Lightning-Struck Wood hadn't even warmed up in Huang Quan Zun Zhe's hands before it fell into Xiao Lin's possession.
Because of this, Huang Quan Zun Zhe felt such heartache!
This much could be seen from his smile, which looked even worse than a crying face.
Of course, within Huang Quan Zun Zhe's storage ring, besides the most precious Lightning-Struck Wood, there were also quite a few pills. Among them, in addition to one Tier 8 pill, there were five Tier 7 pills, as well as dozens of Tier 5 and Tier 6 pills.
That Tier 8 pill was named the Sky Demon Pill!
Its effect allowed a Dou Zun powerhouse to increase their strength by two stars for a short period of time, lasting for half an hour, followed by a period of weakness lasting between half a month and a month.
It must be said, it truly lived up to being a Tier 8 pill.
This side effect was actually considered quite minor.
This Sky Demon Pill was originally prepared by Huang Quan Zun Zhe for when he had to face a powerful enemy. But this time, it was given away by him to a powerful enemy. One could only say the gap was too large; Huang Quan Zun Zhe had no choice.
As for those five Tier 7 pills, two were for recovering Dou Qi, one was for regrowing severed limbs after consumption, and the other two were for increasing one's own speed and constitution respectively for a short duration.
The remaining Tier 5 and Tier 6 pills need not be described in detail. Besides these items, there were also an estimated hundred million gold coins. Relatively speaking, these gold coins were actually the most unremarkable part.
However, while these items seemed like a lot, in reality and under normal circumstances, they did not match Huang Quan Zun Zhe's status as one of the masters of the Four Pavilions. Thinking of this, Xiao Lin couldn't help but turn his gaze toward Huang Quan Zun Zhe once again.
Meeting Xiao Lin's gaze, Huang Quan Zun Zhe's face didn't twitch even a fraction of an inch.
Fortunately, when he had returned to the Yellow Spring Pavilion earlier, he had cleared out the contents of his storage ring and placed them within the sect, which was why his ring was now relatively empty.
Within his storage ring, at most, only that piece of Lightning-Struck Wood and the Tier 8 pill, the Sky Demon Pill, were worth anything of value. As for the remaining gold coins and the Tier 5, 6, and 7 pills, Huang Quan Zun Zhe didn't hold them in any regard at all.
It was precisely because of this that while a flash of heartache had crossed his mind when he gave up the ring, he could still accept it.
"I wonder if Mister Lin Xiao is satisfied with the compensation from my Yellow Spring Pavilion?"
Seeing that Xiao Lin's gaze remained fixed on him, Huang Quan Zun Zhe finally found the pressure unbearable and asked.
Xiao Lin actually really wanted to say he wasn't satisfied. That way, he could squeeze a few more good things out of the Yellow Spring Pavilion. However, he had already said he wouldn't pursue the matter further.
If he went back on his word now, what would be the difference between his character and that of Huang Quan Zun Zhe?
When Xiao Lin spoke, his words were as solid as a nail driven into wood.
Since the words were out, he had no reason to regret them.
"Your Yellow Spring Pavilion has shown such sincerity, how could I have any reason to be dissatisfied? Wouldn't you agree, Zun Zhe?"
As Xiao Lin's voice fell, Huang Quan Zun Zhe knew that this matter was finally and completely settled.
Immediately afterward, Huang Quan Zun Zhe joined Xiao Lin in a hearty burst of laughter. In the end, Huang Quan Zun Zhe even pulled Xiao Lin along for a tour around the Yellow Spring Pavilion, during which the two engaged in casual, off-and-on small talk.
If this scene fell into the eyes of an outsider, they would think these two were old friends who hadn't seen each other in years!
They would have no idea that not long ago, the atmosphere between the two sides was one of drawn swords and bent bows.
Finally, after politely accompanying Huang Quan Zun Zhe for a stroll, Xiao Lin took the opportunity to bid his farewell. He had already taken the benefits, and he wasn't blind to the expression on the other man's face while they toured—
The look of someone who couldn't wait for him to leave immediately.
Xiao Lin had only intended to intentionally disgust the guy a bit earlier.
Now that his goal was achieved, there was naturally no need to continue wasting his own time.
"Mister Lin Xiao, come visit my Yellow Spring Pavilion often when you have time. I will certainly fulfill my duties as a host!"
Before Xiao Lin left, Huang Quan Zun Zhe saw him off with a fake smile.
It must be said, Huang Quan Zun Zhe was truly hypocritical enough. However, since he put it that way, how could Xiao Lin not play along?
"Certainly. I felt like an old friend the moment I met the Zun Zhe, and the scenery within the Yellow Spring Pavilion is beautiful with abundant heaven and earth energy. I will definitely come to visit again when I have time in the future!"
Xiao Lin replied with utmost seriousness.
Hearing Xiao Lin's response, Huang Quan Zun Zhe's fake-smiling face completely froze.
Wait, I was just being polite, and you're taking it seriously? Don't you dare come back!
Huang Quan Zun Zhe's heart was screaming frantically at that moment.
One trip here had already caused him heavy losses, not to mention causing the hearts of those inside and outside the sect to drift apart. If he came again, he feared he'd have to pay even his underpants as compensation and the sect would be forced to disband!
At this moment, Huang Quan Zun Zhe was on the verge of tears!
Why did he have to be so mouthy?
Right now, Huang Quan Zun Zhe truly wished he could slap himself.
"Haha, Zun Zhe, until we meet again!"
Seeing Huang Quan Zun Zhe's expression, which looked like he was about to cry, Xiao Lin waved at him in high spirits, then turned and flew out of the Yellow Spring Pavilion.
Only after Xiao Lin's silhouette completely disappeared from his line of sight did Huang Quan Zun Zhe drop his stiff expression.
At the same time, his teeth were itching with hatred.
"Lin Xiao, is it? Hmph, don't let me find an opportunity one day, or else..."
Given Huang Quan Zun Zhe's temperament, he only dared to shout harsh words after Xiao Lin had left.
As for thoughts of revenge, of course he had them!
However, he could only think about it.
If Xiao Lin were to run into trouble one day, Huang Quan Zun Zhe would definitely kick him while he was down. But as long as Xiao Lin remained well, even if you gave him ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare seek revenge on Xiao Lin!
This was Huang Quan Zun Zhe.
"Pass down the order: today's events are strictly forbidden from being leaked to the outside world!"
Not long after Xiao Lin left, Huang Quan Zun Zhe issued a command.
Under normal circumstances, before Xiao Lin had attacked the Yellow Spring Pavilion, the disciples and Elders might have obeyed. But now, the unity was gone. Would no one truly spread the word of what happened in the Yellow Spring Pavilion?
That would likely be very difficult.
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