“We’ll pay too!”

Since Elder Ge and Elder Lieyan Sacred Sect had agreed, other warriors could only cooperate. Besides, 500 spirit stones compared to one’s life was far too small a difference.

“Halt!”

Jun Changxiao used the Soul Stone compass to make the Immortal Corpse Puppets stop again.

By now, anyone who couldn’t see he’d mastered the control method was truly a fool.

Since that was the case, take out spirit stones to buy safety.

Warriors from major sects threw over spatial rings containing 500 spirit stones.

“Sect Master Jun.”

A warrior said with a bitter face, “We don’t have that many spirit stones!”

Major sects didn’t lack spirit stones, but these scattered cultivators, even if they had 500 spirit stones, would have absorbed them long ago and naturally wouldn’t keep them on hand.

Jun Changxiao said, “Use valuable items to substitute—banknotes, ore, medicinal herbs, anything works.”

This guy was completely non-picky.

Sect warriors were displeased.

Why could they use medicinal herbs and ore to substitute while we must pay 500 spirit stones!

Though they thought this, they dared not voice it. In such circumstances, they could only accept their loss.

In a short time.

Nearly three thousand warriors all paid protection fees.

After tallying, he’d gained 300,000 spirit stones. Unfortunately, they weren’t natural ones. Various medicinal herbs, ores, crystal cores, and banknotes were countless.

Taking the tomb’s most valuable items and extorting a huge amount of resources.

Sect Master Jun, you’re truly despicable!

“Taking people’s money means eliminating their disasters.”

Jun Changxiao said sanctimoniously, “Let’s go, I’ll lead you out of the tomb.”

At that moment, he was shrouded in brilliant and sacred light, like a savior in the apocalypse. Readers watching couldn’t help but feel solemn respect.

…

The exit was located in the main tomb area. Jun Changxiao led everyone in. The hundreds of controlled Immortal Corpse Puppets also followed in orderly fashion.

With the Soul Stone compass under his control, these resilient corpses naturally became his property.

Fine.

All the good stuff had fallen into this guy’s pocket.

The Five Extremes Evil Sage waited in the main tomb area. Looking at Elder Lieyan Sacred Sect and others, a trace of contempt showed in his brows.

If not for encountering a little monster, these warriors he’d lured in were destined to become the Hundred-Faced Medical Sage’s burial companions.

“Sect Master Jun.”

Elder Ge looked toward the stone coffins on the high platform and asked, “Whose tomb is this?”

“The tomb of the Hundred-Faced Medical Sage couple,” Jun Changxiao said.

“Ah?”

Elder Ge exclaimed in shock, “Senior Medical Sage has passed away!”

“No wonder there are so many medical texts and evil sect corpses—so this is Senior Medical Sage’s tomb!”

“The loss of a generation’s medical sage is a tremendous loss for our Xingyun Continent.”

People get sick, even in a world full of spiritual power.

During his lifetime, the Hundred-Faced Medical Sage practiced medicine benevolently, healing the sick and saving lives, deeply respected and loved by the world.

Jun Changxiao said, “Senior Medical Sage left only medical texts in the tomb. I hope everyone will refrain from disturbing his rest after leaving.”

“Understood, understood!” Everyone echoed.

If this were a Wusheng’s tomb, they’d definitely have ideas. But the Hundred-Faced Medical Sage wasn’t skilled in martial dao—even if he left something good, it surely had little to do with martial dao.

“Who is this?”

Elder Ge looked at the Five Extremes Evil Sage again, feeling somewhat wary.

Instinct told him that though this person looked very weak, his strength must be extraordinary.

The weakness was partly from being in the tomb too long, and partly from being brutalized by Sect Master Jun.

Elder Lieyan Sacred Sect and others also realized this, so upon seeing the Five Extremes Evil Sage, they immediately became somewhat alert.

“My servant,” Jun Changxiao said.

Servant?

Everyone’s eyes showed surprise.

Rumble—

The tightly closed stone wall slowly opened under the Five Extremes Evil Sage’s breaking.

It was an upward-extending tunnel, pitch-black and eerie. Everyone proceeded along it and finally emerged outside.

Rumble!

After everyone exited, the entrance was sealed by the cave again.

The formation existing in this tomb would completely activate its sealed state. From this point on, no one could enter again.

After adapting to the intense sunlight, the Five Extremes Evil Sage slowly opened his eyes, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

An evil cultivator walked the path of darkness and gloom.

But having been trapped in the tomb for three thousand years, he’d nearly been driven mad.

After all, humans are social creatures. Being locked in a sealed place with no one to even talk to for thousands of years was truly like being in hell.

“Everyone.”

Jun Changxiao said, “I won’t see you off.”

“…”

Elder Lieyan Sacred Sect said nothing and left with his people.

If not for those corpses and the Five Extremes Evil Sage, he might have settled accounts with Jun Changxiao after leaving the tomb.

“Farewell!”

Warriors from other sects also left one after another.

A strange phenomenon appeared in Nanhuang Province. They’d thought they could gain something, but ended up getting nothing, losing companions, and losing 500 spirit stones. They’d truly lost both the lady and the soldiers.

Many warriors left, but only Elder Ge remained.

He smiled and said, “Sect Master Jun, what about my share of spirit stones?”

“Here.”

Jun Changxiao tossed over a spatial ring containing 10,000 spirit stones.

This guy, when extorting, had sent a voice transmission to Elder Ge asking him to cooperate with the payment, and after leaving would give him even more spirit stones.

“Thank you.”

After counting the spirit stones, Elder Ge cupped his hands with a smile.

Jun Changxiao said, “You should be a scattered cultivator without sect or affiliation. Why not find a sect to settle down?”

“Does Sect Master Jun want to recruit me?” Elder Ge smiled.

Jun Changxiao shrugged and said, “Anyone I personally recruit should feel supremely honored.”

Those words—truly arrogant!

“Hahaha.”

Elder Ge laughed heartily and said, “I’ve heard Sect Master Jun is arrogant and domineering. Seeing you today, it’s truly well-deserved.”

“I’ve lived hundreds of years and witnessed countless sects rise and fall, yet never encountered an obscure sect that could rise overnight.”

“If Sect Master Jun doesn’t mind, I’m willing to join the Eternal Sect, even just as a gatekeeper.”

The Five Extremes Evil Sage was astonished.

A Wuhuang was recruited so easily?

Having been trapped in the tomb for three thousand years, he didn’t know about the recently famous Eternal Sect. Otherwise, he’d surely understand why a casual mention would make the other party willing to join.

“Joining my sect.”

Jun Changxiao said, “Requires paying 10,000 spirit stones as entrance fee.”

Elder Ge was immediately dumbfounded.

The top-three potential Eternal Sect moved him greatly, so after much consideration, he returned the barely warmed spirit stones again in full.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Just then, Changsun Fanghua, Leng Xingyue, and others came galloping on Thousand-Li Wind-Chasing Horses.

Only arriving after everything was settled—the day lilies had grown cold.

Seeing their Palace Master being held by Jun Changxiao, Miaohua Palace elders glared angrily.

“Everyone.”

Sect Master Jun said helplessly, “Don’t misunderstand. Your Palace Master went berserk again. I had no choice but to knock her unconscious.”

…

“My head hurts so much.”

In Miaohua Palace, the unconscious Xi Jingxuan slowly awoke, instinctively touching the back of her head.

“The Palace Master is awake, the Palace Master is awake!”

Swish!

Swish!

Changsun Fanghua, Leng Xingyue, and others hurried over.

“Where is Sect Master Jun?”

Xi Jingxuan looked completely bewildered.

She remembered clearly being in the tomb with him—how did she suddenly end up back at her own sect?

Changsun Fanghua said, “Palace Master, that boy has already returned to Qingyang Commandery.”

Speaking, she took out an exquisite small box and said, “He left this item and a letter before departing, with a spiritual intent imprint on it.”

Xi Jingxuan opened the letter. Her intent touched it, and Jun Changxiao’s voice sounded in her ears. She said, “You may all withdraw.”

“Yes.”

Everyone left.

After they departed, Xi Jingxuan opened the exquisite small box. Inside lay what appeared to be a lotus petal, containing rich life force aura.

As for the letter’s contents—

*This is a petal of the Pure Heart Sacred Lotus, with effects that can eradicate all ailments. After Palace Master Xi awakens, consume it directly. I sincerely wish you a swift recovery and restored sight.*