It was easier to handle the matter with the Immortal Venerable's promise.
Qin Feng and Wang Feng walked out of the great hall. Since the matter was settled, there was no point in staying any longer. They needed to return to the Qing Xuan Sect, await the outcome of the matter, and use this time to cultivate properly, strengthening his Red Alert Legion's power and improving his alchemy skills.
Inside the great hall, the people of the Tai Shi Sect were stunned to see Qin Feng and Wang Feng swaggering out. They couldn't believe that the Immortal Venerable had agreed to the man's conditions. The man was only at the Golden Core stage and had no right to speak to the Immortal Venerable. They wondered what kind of item he had presented to captivate the Immortal Venerable.
One person asked, "Why did the Immortal Venerable agree to their demands? They might be using you to achieve their own goals. We can't be deceived by a young man we've never met before!"
Another person added, "Indeed, that young man comes from the Savage World. Who knows what he's plotting? The barbarians who entered this world before gave us quite a few benefits. If we go back on our word, it will affect our authority and the reputation of our Tai Shi Sect. Moreover, finding all these barbarians scattered across the world is not an easy task, and the treasures they carry are also scattered everywhere. It's even harder to gather these items. Immortal Venerable, you need to consider carefully. Is it really worth doing such troublesome things for a young man you've never met?"
Seeing what everyone had said, the Immortal Venerable stood up and said, "According to my calculations, some kind of disaster is indeed imminent. If we do nothing, this world will face a great catastrophe. Although I have never met that young man, I can feel that he cultivates the orthodox immortal path, and he is very ambitious. Such a person would not be malicious. Deceiving us would only limit his own cultivation, and I believe he would not do that. Another point is that we stand to gain from the bet he made with me. Even if we put in the effort and it turns out we cannot prevent the disaster, his compensation to me will be enough to make up for our hard work."
Speaking of this, the Immortal Venerable said to everyone, "My decision is made! Now, all of you must take action. First, all the barbarians within our Tai Shi Sect must be watched and not allowed to leave the Tai Shi Sect even half a step. As for the barbarians outside, I will issue orders for various sects to carry them out, and strive to send them all back to the Savage World the next time the teleportation array opens. I will also have those who have obtained scattered barbarian items hand them over. This is not only for our Tai Shi Sect, but also for this world, and it benefits everyone. If someone obtains a precious item and is unwilling to hand it over, they will be an enemy of our entire cultivation world. At that time, I will personally make them pay the price."
Hearing this, everyone present knew that the Immortal Venerable was not joking. He had made up his mind. As the backbone of the Tai Shi Sect, they had to obey the Sect Master's words.
Therefore, everyone bowed to the Immortal Venerable and said in unison, "Yes! We respectfully obey the Sect Master's orders."
Qin Feng and Wang Feng took another two days to return to the foot of the Qing Xuan Sect's mountain. Qin Feng said to Wang Feng, "You go back to the sect first, and then inquire outside if the Immortal Venerable has taken any action. Report back to me. I will use this time to practice my alchemy. Do not come to find me unless it is important, do you hear me?"
Wang Feng nodded, then looked at Qin Feng reluctantly and said, "Don't worry, I will do what you asked me to do. It's just that I won't be able to see you these few days. What if I miss you?"
Hearing this, Qin Feng scratched his head helplessly. Although the power of the Love-Entrancing Gu was great, its side effects were also considerable. Her infatuation with him and her mushy words made Qin Feng feel very uncomfortable, but he could do nothing about it. He could only placate her by saying, "We are all cultivators, and time is long for us. There's no need to dwell on these few days. Go and do your work."
Wang Feng nodded and finally left reluctantly.
Qin Feng returned to his residence and felt Ye Shen inside the room. Her strength had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment and was about to break through to the Golden Core stage. The coral-like item he bought at the auction had indeed helped Ye Shen greatly. To have made such progress in just a few days was truly a miracle.
Ye Shen felt Qin Feng's return and was very happy. She stopped cultivating, pushed open the door, and walked out. Seeing Qin Feng unharmed, she asked, "Did you succeed? Did that Immortal Venerable agree?"
Qin Feng nodded and said, "This Immortal Venerable is a righteous person. He has also calculated that a disaster is imminent for this world, so there is no reason for him not to cooperate with me. There are about 10 days left before the teleportation array opens. With the Immortal Venerable's influence, I believe all the barbarians who have come to this world will be found, and the treasures they carry will be collected and sent back to the Savage World together. However, I always feel that this matter is not that simple, and it is unlikely that it can be done without bloodshed. There might be a great battle then, and we should use this time to improve our strength. If chaos erupts, we will also be able to protect ourselves."
Ye Shen nodded and then said, "My cultivation is about to reach the Golden Core stage. I need a lot of energy to assist me during this period. Cultivating with spirit stones is very beneficial for me, but I don't have much money right now. Can you lend me some spirit stones? This way, I can reach the Golden Core stage before the teleportation array opens."
Hearing this, Qin Feng did not hesitate. He directly took out all the remaining spirit stones from his storage ring, which amounted to over a thousand. However, Qin Feng knew that Ye Shen needed at least 10,000 spirit stones to help her advance to the Golden Core stage. These 1,000 spirit stones would only be enough for her to cultivate for one day.
However, Qin Feng was not worried at all. He gave the spirit stones to Ye Shen and then said, "You cultivate with these spirit stones first. I will send people to collect the remaining insufficient spirit stones."
Ye Shen nodded, and then she did not stand on ceremony with Qin Feng. She took the spirit stones directly and entered her cultivation.
Ye Shen knew in her heart that she owed Qin Feng too much. A simple thank you felt too light. She worked hard to improve herself, hoping to help Qin Feng and become a useful person.
She would definitely repay everything he had done for her in the future. Until she repaid this debt, she could not be on equal footing with Qin Feng, nor could she reveal her true feelings.