At the main seat.
Xing Yuan's gaze shifted and landed on the four people of Lan Yue, then he said: "You four have also made great contributions, and you are permitted to go to the headquarters treasury tomorrow to choose one treasure each."
Upon hearing this, Lan Yue, Zi Long, Huang Shan, and Lu Luo all smiled immediately.
It was known that the treasures in the headquarters treasury were the accumulations of the Dark Association over the years.
These included not only weapons and ancient books but also elixirs and items containing legacies.
It could be said that even obtaining just one would undoubtedly enhance combat power.
"Alright, you all go and rest, Po Xiao, you stay behind!"
Upon hearing this, everyone retreated.
Only Ye Cangtian remained.
After everyone had left, Xing Yuan finally spoke: "Kid, to be honest, how much benefit did you pocket this time?"
Xing Yuan felt that there must be a problem with the action report.
Po Xiao had never proactively handed over spoils of war in previous missions.
Now, to submit ten Nine Revolutions Golden Pills and two Enlightenment Pills at once, he couldn't help but be suspicious.
Moreover, there was a period of vacuum in the report, which was the three days after Po Xiao and Ba Tian killed the Lord of Darkness.
He didn't believe that Po Xiao wouldn't search for treasures first.
"Uh..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian immediately felt embarrassed. He knew that Xing Yuan was extremely meticulous and must have discovered something.
Thinking about it, he hesitated for a long time before reluctantly taking out two bottles of elixirs from his Qiankun bag and then said:
"I only withheld two bottles of Nine Revolutions Golden Pills..."
If he let the other party believe he hadn't done anything, it would be impossible. He could only confess a minor offense to divert the other party's attention.
On the other side, looking at the two bottles of Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, Xing Yuan chuckled and said displeasedly: "You kid must have gained more than this, but forget it, I'll pretend I don't know today.
But remember this, don't show off in front of others, otherwise, if it reaches my ears, it will be difficult for me. Go down!"
"..."
Ye Cangtian was stunned when he heard Xing Yuan say this. He really didn't expect Xing Yuan to cover for him.
He still didn't understand why Xing Yuan was so good to him.
However, these were not important to him. The important thing was that he had successfully concealed the spoils of war.
With this in mind, he quickly bowed to Xing Yuan and then left the hall.
...
At night.
In the headquarters of the Dark Association.
Xing Yuan personally attended and hosted a grand celebration banquet for Po Xiao and the other six Earth-level stewards.
This banquet had two purposes.
The first was to celebrate the achievements of the six people.
The second was that recently, due to the invasion of the Guangming Hall, the entire Dark Association appeared very dispirited. This was also an opportunity to boost the overall morale of the Dark Association.
The banquet was very lively. m..oΓg
Ye Cangtian had almost become the focus of the entire banquet, as the operation was successfully completed under his command.
After finally dealing with those who were fawning over him, Ye Cangtian came to a quiet corner, wanting some peace.
A short while later, Lan Yue walked over with a wine glass, smiling.
Seeing that there was no one around, she whispered: "You are truly selfless! Handing over everything, not leaving anything for yourself.
As long as you give a little benefit to those in the know, no one will expose you!"
Lan Yue was still concerned about Ye Cangtian's generous behavior during the day.
In her opinion, withholding some Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, whether to give to the Hidden Group or the Yulong Mountain Villa, would be a good choice, much better than leaving them to the Dark Association.
"I have my reasons."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Lan Yue and slowly said: "Leaving Nine Revolutions Golden Pills and Enlightenment Pills to the Dark Association is to allow the Dark Association to promote some new people, so that when something happens, you guys won't have to go, which is very dangerous."
Currently, there were a total of six Earth-level stewards in the Dark Association, and only Hong Mo and Zi Long were not his people.
If the Guangming Hall took any further action, it would be these people who would deal with it, without a doubt.
However, the Guangming Hall was not the Guangming Hall of the past. The people they sent were very strong, so relying only on the six of them was insufficient in terms of manpower and dangerous.
If some new people could be promoted, it would be equivalent to reducing their burden and providing them with some security.
Lan Yue was speechless upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words. What else could she say? Ye Cangtian's actions were for her own good.
Thinking about it, she said: "I just feel it's a pity, but let's not talk about this. I'm going to the headquarters treasury tomorrow. Do you want anything?"
"I appreciate your kindness, but if I really wanted something, I would just tell Xing Yuan directly, without wasting your opportunity," Ye Cangtian said playfully.
"I was just saying, don't take it seriously."
Lan Yue smiled slightly and continued: "I wanted to ask you, what should I get from the treasury? Should I get an elixir to improve Xuan Liu or Xuan Wu's strength, or some legacy cultivation methods?"
Lan Yue had already thought of two directions but had not made a decision.
On the one hand, it was possible to have one more subordinate who was an Earth-level expert, which would make things twice as effective in the future.
On the other hand, if she obtained a legacy cultivation method, she herself could improve her combat power.
Especially in this operation, she found that her own strength was severely lacking, and she could only be a spectator, so her desire to improve her combat power was also great.
However, Xing Yuan's reward allowed her to only take one treasure. Since she couldn't have both, she had no choice but to ask Ye Cangtian for his opinion.
"If I were you, I would choose the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, so you would have a helper by your side, and your safety would be guaranteed in the future."
After a pause, Ye Cangtian continued: "After all, even if you get a legacy cultivation method, the improvement in combat power is very limited, far less cost-effective than having an extra helper."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Lan Yue pondered for a moment.
Thinking about it, there was some truth to it.
For example, if she possessed a legacy cultivation method, her chances of defeating two Earth-level experts alone would not be very high.
With this in mind, Lan Yue nodded and said: "Then I'll choose a Nine Revolutions Golden Pill. But the problem arises again, which of Xuan Liu or Xuan Wu should this Nine Revolutions Golden Pill be given to?"
Lan Yue's gaze turned to Ye Cangtian again as if seeking help.
Xuan Liu and Xuan Wu had been with her for quite some time, and they were both from Yulong Mountain Villa. With only one Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, she was really worried about favoritism and hurting their feelings.
"Uh..."
Ye Cangtian was stunned upon hearing this.
If it were in the past, Ye Cangtian might have let Lan Yue choose like this, after all, he didn't have many Nine Revolutions Golden Pills at that time.
In comparison, one Nine Revolutions Golden Pill should be more cost-effective than a legacy cultivation method.
But now it was different. He had a large number of Nine Revolutions Golden Pills, so naturally, the legacy cultivation method was more practical.
Thinking about it, Ye Cangtian's lips curved slightly: "Then give one to Xuan Wu and one to Xuan Liu each."
"Easier said than done!"
"I'm not you. If it were you, with the merit of this operation, wouldn't it be possible to get two Nine Revolutions Golden Pills?"
"But my performance was mediocre, and it's already very good to get such a reward. Even if I beg Lord Xing Yuan, he won't agree!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Lan Yue rolled her eyes and said irritably.
She was well aware that this was completely unrealistic.
Hehe.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled playfully and said: "I was teasing you, I'll come to you after the banquet."
Saying this, Ye Cangtian raised his wine glass, gently clinked it with hers, drank the wine in his glass, and then turned and left directly.
This was really not a place to talk, he was truly worried that the other party would reveal some flaws.
"..."
Looking at Ye Cangtian's departing back, Lan Yue's pretty face couldn't help but blush. She felt that what the other party said seemed to have a hidden meaning, and at that moment, it made her overthink.
However, she immediately shook her head and threw away the messy thoughts.
After all, Ye Cangtian was not short of beautiful women, and if the other party were such a person, it would not be her turn.
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