Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Allocation and Doubts, Liu Hongyu’s Reminder
Upon hearing this, Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing were somewhat surprised.
Clearly, they hadn’t expected Ji Haoyuan to voluntarily give up two more Earth Profound Fruits.
This gave them a new perspective on Ji Haoyuan’s character.
In the Cultivation Realm, most people prioritize their own interests above all.
Oftentimes, they will stop at nothing for personal gain.
However, it cannot be denied that those with personal integrity and principles are more likely to gain recognition and acceptance from others.
Such individuals tend to be more trustworthy.
In the future, if there’s any collaboration or benefit to be had, they will be among the first to be considered.
It’s all about reputation.
Don’t underestimate the power of reputation; it may seem intangible.
It might seem elusive.
But in critical moments, it can often play a significant, even decisive role.
Involuntarily, Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing exchanged glances.
The next moment, Liu Hongyu took out another Earth Profound Fruit and handed it to Ji Haoyuan, saying:
"Haoyuan, regardless of the circumstances, acquiring this Earth Profound Fruit relied on your merit. Without you, Wanqing and I might not only have missed out on obtaining this Earth Profound Fruit, but surviving the ordeal might have been uncertain.
Therefore,
take another Earth Profound Fruit.
As for the other items, we won’t take any of them."
The underlying message was that they would forego the Kunling Demon Python’s corpse and the items belonging to the two Demon Cultivators.
This was undoubtedly a disadvantage for them.
Not to mention the items on the two Demon Cultivators.
Just the Kunling Demon Python’s corpse.
During the battle, Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing had exerted considerable effort.
Without their assistance in restraining it, Ji Haoyuan, wanting to conceal his full strength while defeating it, would have found it challenging.
Thinking of this, Ji Haoyuan, after accepting the Earth Profound Fruit, hesitated slightly before saying to the two women:
"Liu Dao You, Fairy Feng, to be honest, the Kunling Demon Python’s corpse is of great use to me now.
But the reason we could kill it is due to your significant contribution.
If I were to take it all without any remorse, it would not sit well with my conscience.
Let’s do it this way.
Both of you take one Spiritual Artifact each as compensation; I hope you won’t refuse."
After speaking, Ji Haoyuan took out the Spiritual Weapon Long Saber and the Spiritual Flying Sword retrieved from the two Demon Cultivators and handed them to Liu Hongyu and Feng Wanqing.
Regardless, the value of Foundation Establishment Stage Spiritual Artifacts is not low.
Ji Haoyuan offering them as compensation to the two women was reasonable.
Seeing this, the two women did not insist further.
After expressing their gratitude to Ji Haoyuan, they accepted the two Spiritual Artifacts.
Then, the three of them didn’t linger long.
On the way back.
Whether it was Ji Haoyuan, Liu Hongyu, or Feng Wanqing, each of them felt a hint of doubt.
The question was how those two Demon Cultivators appeared in the Qiulin Mountain Range.
Logically, the Demon Cultivators’ active zones are quite far from Crimson Sunset Sect’s jurisdiction.
Under normal circumstances, Demon Cultivators shouldn’t appear.
Furthermore, from observing their actions, the two were clearly of orthodox Demon Cultivator lineage, not wild Loose Cultivators.
This was evident from the Netherworld Killing Array they placed.
Ordinary wild Loose Cultivator Demon Cultivators wouldn’t possess such techniques and foundation.
So...
There might be significant underlying issues.
However, regardless of the issues, they didn’t plan to publicize it.
The risks were too high.
If the Demon Cultivators really acted against them.
Announcing it publicly may lead to them being targeted by those Demon Cultivators.
Furthermore, their Upper Sect, Crimson Sunset Sect, never concerns itself with the safety of Foundation Establishment families outside.
On the contrary, they might use them as bait.
This has happened several times before.
The most recent was the Sun Family in Fuyang County.
As a Golden Core Sect, how could Crimson Sunset Sect really be so slow to perceive threats?
They just happened to appear after the entire Sun Family was wiped out.
Were there other reasons behind this?
Although nobody spoke of this, everyone had their notions.
At this moment.
Ji Haoyuan and the others had left the Qiulin Mountain Range.
As they were about to part ways, Feng Wanqing turned to Ji Haoyuan, smiled, and said:
"Haoyuan, if you ever have time, you are always welcome to visit the Feng Family."
The sincerity in Feng Wanqing’s words was apparent.
She didn’t want to sever contact with Ji Haoyuan.
Thus, she directly handed him a Communication Jade Talisman.
Ji Haoyuan naturally didn’t refuse.
After this incident, they established a bond.
Moreover, he genuinely appreciated Feng Wanqing’s character.
Thus, he nodded.
While handing his own Communication Jade Talisman to Feng Wanqing, he smiled and said:
"Alright, whenever I have time, I will definitely visit."
"It’s settled then."
Feng Wanqing smiled and nodded.
After exchanging greetings with Liu Hongyu, she took the lead and returned towards Danyang County with her Escape Light.
A few days later.
Ji Haoyuan and Liu Hongyu returned to Nanning County together.
Before parting, Liu Hongyu suddenly said to Ji Haoyuan:
"Haoyuan, I heard that the Qilin’Er from the Zhang Family who joined Crimson Sunset Sect will be returning soon.
You should pay attention."
"Hmm..."
Ji Haoyuan’s eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing Liu Hongyu’s remarks.
He sensed something in her words.
Could it be that the Zhang Family intends to trouble the Ji Family?
Seeing through Ji Haoyuan’s thoughts, Liu Hongyu reminded him again:
"Haoyuan, don’t forget about the Cloud Iron Ore Vein you discovered."
With Liu Hongyu’s reminder, Ji Haoyuan immediately understood.
He was already aware that some had spread the word about the discovery of the Cloud Iron Ore Vein.
No doubt, it was the Han Family’s doing.
Now, it seems the Zhang Family, also in Nanning County, has some ideas as well.
With this thought, Ji Haoyuan’s eyes turned contemplative.
He nodded to Liu Hongyu and expressed his gratitude with a smile.
"Thank you for the reminder, Liu Dao You. If the Zhang Family really comes, I will know how to handle it."
"Good!"
Liu Hongyu smiled and nodded.
"If anything happens, Haoyuan, you can always contact me."
After speaking, Liu Hongyu didn’t linger either.
The two immediately returned to their respective family territories.