"D, Deputy Dao Lord Xiong, I've managed to gather 6,000 merit points during my many years in the sect, but I don't have 300 Immortal Origin Stones in my possession... Would I be able to use top-grade spirit stones instead?" Zhu Feng asked in a careful manner.0

"I can give you some time. Gather everything for me in 10 years, and I'll let this matter slide," Xiong Shan said in a cold voice.1

"But... Alright," Zhu Feng replied with a sullen expression.0

Even after extorting Zhu Feng, Xiong Shan's mood didn't improve much, and he declared, "Do not speak a single word of this to anyone after you leave this place. Otherwise, you'll have to answer directly to me. Piss off now!"0

Everyone hurriedly vowed not to speak of this matter to anyone, then sheepishly departed, not daring to say anything despite not receiving any merit points for their efforts.0

After emerging from the Heavenly Sword Tomb, Han Li and Qi Liang traveled alongside one another in silence. Upon reaching the teleportation hall, the two of them exchanged farewells with wry smiles before returning to their respective mountains.1

After returning to his cave abode on the Crimson Dawn Peak, Han Li immediately examined his own body to ensure that no mark had been planted...0