Chapter 836: Splitting The Loot

Chapter 836: Splitting The Loot

The Earthly Sovereign’s spiritual intent added, “I think you have thirty years, but it is ultimately an estimate. The longer you delay, the higher the chances the Four Evils would break free, and the stronger they would become. Therefore, the sooner you can eliminate them, the better.”

“I understand and will remember this.”

Ye Qing saluted the spiritual intent before asking, “So, what is your second request?”

“My second request is for you to travel to Earthly Sovereign’s Coffin and offer your prayer to the Earthly Sovereign,” the Earthly Sovereign’s spiritual intent replied.

“Naturally. I would have done so eventually even if you haven’t said anything, senior,” Ye Qing replied respectfully.

“I’m glad to hear that.” The Earthly Sovereign’s spiritual intent nodded. “In that case, I pray that you will attain your Dao and slay the Four Evils as soon as possible, young friend. May you safeguard the peace and prosperity of humanity.”

Ye Qing saluted him. “As the inheritor of the Earthly Sovereign’s will, I promise that I will do my best. I will not let you down or disappoint the Earthly Sovereign.”

“Very good. This is it then. I bid you farewell, young friend.”

Having said that, the Earthly Sovereign’s spiritual intent disappeared. At the same time, the “Earthly Sovereign Scripture” transformed into a ball of light and vanished into Ye Qing’s mind.

The Earthly Sovereign Bell remained suspended on Ye Qing’s Yin God, however. It was wobbling a little and emitting tiny ripples of dark yellow light.

......

“Joyless!”

“Warrior Ye!”

Ye Qing did not know how it happened, but he was in a daze until he heard someone calling out his name repeatedly. When he came to, he realized that Feng Qingyou, Wen Anran, and Leng Tianjue’s group were standing beside him with nervous expressions.

“I’m... I’m fine.”

Ye Qing gave his head a strong shake. He did not say anything about the “Earthly Sovereign Scripture” or the Earthly Sovereign Bell despite remembering every detail. Some things should be kept a secret even from your closest allies. “I’m fine. Thank you for your concern.”

“Are you sure?” Wen Anran pointed at their surroundings. Everything within tens of meters of him had disintegrated into powder so fine it was as if the objects had been grinded inside a mill a hundred times. “What on earth happened here?”

Earlier, she and Feng Qingyou had sought out Leng Tianjue and his group to confirm their safety. They were just coming up with a plan to rescue the Goddess City citizens who got caught up in the mess when suddenly, they felt an unbelievably powerful shockwave coming from the inner city. They immediately rushed over to check out what happened.

However, the shockwave disappeared as quickly as it came. By the time they reached the origin of the outburst, all they saw was Ye Qing standing amidst a sea of powder with his hand extended and his eyes devoid of focus. It looked like someone had whisked away his soul and left only the shell behind, eerie and disturbing.

“R-right. You see...”

“We understand!” The trio replied immediately. They would be lying if they say they weren’t disappointed, but they knew the folly of pushing their luck either.

Ye Qing did not try to change their minds. It wasn’t that he was unwilling to give up the treasures, but just like Cang Qingmei and Leng Tianjue, he knew very well too much of anything was a bad thing. If he gave them the treasures wantonly, he would be ruining them, not helping them.

Cang Qingmei and Leng Tianjue knew that as well. At their current level of strength, receiving one or two treasures per person was their absolute limit. Any more than that, and they might draw the attention of people they couldn’t contend against and potentially die because of their greed.

“I’m done choosing.”

“Me too.”

A moment later, everyone had made their decision. Cang Qingmei selected a Trueman martial art, Leng Tianjue chose a pill that could suppress his heart demon and increase his chances of entering the Trueman stage, Gu Mingfei and Tan Tao chose a Phenomenon-class Strange Artifact each, and Fei Fei chose a spirit fruit that could increase her cultivation.

Ye Qing smiled. They might not have selected the most valuable treasure from the pile, but they had definitely chosen the item that suited them the most at this time.

After the five warriors were done choosing their treasure, Ye Qing looked at Wen Anran and asked, “Is there anything you want, Miss Wen?”

“I’d like these two items, please.”

Wen Anran picked a Phenomenon-class Strange Artifact hairpin and a bottle of pills. Ye Qing was sure that she didn’t need them, she just didn’t want to spurn his good will.

“What about you, Qingyou?” Ye Qing looked at Feng Qingyou next.

“I’ll take these.”

Feng Qingyou did not choose a martial arts manual or pill. Instead, she picked books relating to medicine, arrays, divination and more and some rare spirit materials and herbs.

Ye Qing did not try to push Wen Anran or Feng Qingyou to take more loot despite them being the major contributors in the previous battle. After all, unlike Leng Tianjue’s group, both women were filthy rich. Hell, they were probably richer than him. There was no need for him to be courteous with them.

After the women were done choosing, Ye Qing put the items back into his Nine Heavens.

“Alright, we’re done here. What are your plans for the future, everyone?” Ye Qing asked after splitting the loot.

“We’re going to head back to our sect first thing in the morning,” Leng Tianjue replied.

Wen Anran answered honestly, “I’m planning to stay here for a bit. Although our efforts successfully freed the people of Goddess City from their sorrowful fate, it has unfortunately resulted in some casualties as well. I’d like to lend the victims a hand wherever possible.”

“I see. If you don’t mind, we would like to assist you with your efforts!” Ye Qing answered before looking at Feng Qingyou. “What do you think, Qingyou?”

“It will be my pleasure.” Feng Qingyou smiled at him.

1. Meaning you’re gonna be sorry if you turn away a god given gift for no good reason. ☜