Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 443 - 119 - Things and People, Demanding a Reward!

Chapter 443: Chapter 119 - Things and People, Demanding a Reward!

"Alright, you should all take Luo Cheng as your example and strive to cultivate diligently! Cultivation is a thorny path, like paddling upstream—if you don’t advance, you retreat. There is no room for hesitation or laziness."

"Cultivation begins with cultivating the mind. If your will and aspirations falter, all efforts are in vain! Now that the matter here is resolved, you may disperse."

The Supreme Elder Qingkui seized the moment to inspire everyone with a single statement, only to suddenly be engulfed by a swirling vortex of water, vanishing without a trace.

The crowd remained standing, staring at Luo Cheng, lost in thought.

Today’s display by Luo Cheng, combined with the Supreme Elder Qingkui’s words,

had given them much to ponder.

Luo Cheng, indifferent to being the center of attention, walked toward Chen Lingyu and Lin Xiaoyun.

"Let’s escort our teacher back first!"

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan, having been suppressed by Ji Dongyue’s overwhelming aura, had suffered significant injuries and needed some time to recover.

Chen Lingyu gazed at Chen Xuan’s pale face and said indignantly:

"That Ji Dongyue really overstepped! Coming to our Xuanyuan Sect and casually injuring others as if our sect is his personal garden... Does having immense power mean he can act however he pleases?"

Luo Cheng replied calmly, "Don’t worry. One day, he’ll pay for what he did today."

Lin Xiaoyun froze, momentarily stunned.

Compared to Chen Lingyu’s gentler temperament, Luo Cheng was completely different—unafraid to confront anyone boldly! His seemingly small frame was brimming with indomitable fighting spirit!

Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan approached as well.

All five worked together to escort Elder Chen Xuan back to the Elder Hall at Qingxuan Peak.

After leaving the hall, the five walked along the mountain path, stopping intermittently, until they arrived at Xuanyi Residence.

The main courtyard of Xuanyi Residence, damaged earlier, was now undergoing reconstruction.

Yuan Zhilan remarked, "Teacher said this courtyard will always be reserved for you. Whenever you wish to return, you can live here anytime."

Luo Cheng nodded slightly.

"Luo Cheng, the Crown Prince Hall holds significant influence among the Inner Sect. You must be cautious. By the way, which peak did you select for your cultivation after entering the Inner Sect?"

Chen Lingyu inquired, then added:

"Each peak has unique cultivation characteristics. Since you specialize in swordsmanship, I recommend joining Strange Sword Peak. The Peak Master of Strange Sword Peak has also mastered Sword Intent and is upright in character, not affiliated with the Crown Prince Hall..."

Luo Cheng interrupted, "For now, I’m staying at Mengli Peak and have no intention of joining another peak for cultivation."

"Mengli Peak? Isn’t that where Senior Sister Yun Mengli resides? It’s exclusively for True Disciples..."

Chen Lingyu was taken aback, then nodded in understanding, considering Luo Cheng’s relationship with Yun Mengli. She smiled with a tinge of envy:

"Truly enviable! A peak reserved for True Disciples, located in the sect’s most central area where Heaven and Earth Essence Energy is purest, making refinement much more efficient—far superior to the areas where ordinary Inner Sect disciples reside."

Luo Cheng chuckled lightly and looked at Yuan Zhilan and Gu Lingfeng.

"In the future, as I enter the Inner Sect, I may rarely return here. However, I have some elixirs suitable for Tongxuan Realm martial artists that will greatly aid your cultivation. These Essence Energy Pills are compensation from Yu Zonghui for both of you!"

Luo Cheng retrieved more than ten bottles of elixirs and a thousand Essence Energy Pills, distributing five hundred pills to each of them.

Gu Lingfeng, understanding Luo Cheng’s character, showed no hesitation and accepted them directly.

Luo Cheng giving gifts implied he valued them as friends.

Moreover, these items were indeed highly beneficial to him.

Yuan Zhilan opened her mouth as if to speak but chose not to, revealing a radiant smile instead, accepting the items with grace and expressing thanks.

Chen Lingyu noticed Yuan Zhilan’s demeanor and glanced at Luo Cheng, silently shaking her head.

As a woman herself, she could discern sentiments more astutely than others.

However, some things were better left unspoken than discussed openly.

After bidding farewell to the pair, Luo Cheng, Chen Lingyu, and Lin Xiaoyun headed towards the Outer Sect Hall.

Chen Lingyu asked inquisitively, "Luo Cheng, what do you want to give us? And why insist on going to the Outer Sect Hall?"

Luo Cheng glanced at the two and responded, "You’re nearing the breakthrough to the Awakening Vein Realm, right?"

Chen Lingyu smiled and nodded, "Brother Lin achieved Divine Bridge last month. I’m progressing slower; I just broke through recently."

Luo Cheng nodded, "That’s good. As the champion of the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, I earned three Meridian Opening Pills as a reward. You’ll each get one; it should help expedite your breakthroughs to the Awakening Vein Realm."

"Meridian Opening Pill!"

Chen Lingyu’s eyes lit up in astonishment.

Lin Xiaoyun’s gaze also sharpened.

Meridian Opening Pills significantly increase the chances of breaking through to the Awakening Vein Realm!

With the pill, they could reach Awakening Vein Realm in the shortest time.

That said, the pill was far too rare and couldn’t be obtained merely with money.

"Luo Cheng, I’ll remember this favor."

Lin Xiaoyun spoke with utmost seriousness.

"No need to be formal with me."

Luo Cheng shook his head and noticed Lin Xiaoyun’s empty left sleeve.

Back then, Lin Xiaoyun severed ties with Qi Guyun for his sake, resulting in the loss of his left hand—a bond forged in unbreakable friendship.

What’s a single pill in comparison?

Moreover, Luo Cheng had already consumed three Meridian Opening Pills; taking more would result in diminishing returns.

Moments later, the three arrived at the Outer Sect Hall.

When Luo Cheng entered, the noise in the hall immediately quieted.

Be it Outer Elders or disciples, all showed deference.

Given the events of recent months, Luo Cheng’s reputation within the Outer Sect was unparalleled!

Everyone knew his name; no one remained ignorant.

A beautiful female steward came forward to greet Luo Cheng.

"Are you here to claim your reward for the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition?"

She took Luo Cheng’s Inner Sect disciple token and was somewhat surprised when she learned of his purpose.

Luo Cheng frowned, "Is there any issue? While my additional merits were nullified, this reward was determined before the competition—it shouldn’t fall under those merits, right?"

"Of course. Your contribution to the sect has earned you this reward; it is yours."

The female steward smiled and returned his Inner Sect Disciple Identity Token:

"However, as you’re now an Inner Sect disciple, matters related to rewards cannot be handled in the Outer Sect. You’ll need to go to the Inner Sect Administrative Hall to process it."

Luo Cheng’s expression darkened, "I’ve just come from the Inner Sect Administrative Hall. They informed me I need to handle the exchange here in the Outer Sect!"

The female steward shook her head, "That’s impossible! All affairs for Inner Sect disciples must be addressed at the Inner Sect Hall."

Chen Lingyu interjected, "Luo Cheng, she’s correct. Outer Elders don’t have the authority to modify permissions on an Inner Sect disciple token."

The female steward lowered her voice, "This might be the Crown Prince Hall’s doing..."

She paused, realizing her slip, then whispered, "Luo Cheng, I’ve heard rumors that the Eighth Prince Jin Min plans to make your life difficult..."

The female steward silently sympathized with Luo Cheng.

Winning first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, Luo Cheng had vanquished Fierce Cloud Sect’s dominance, restoring the Xuanyuan Sect’s honor!

Such a great merit—yet not only were there no additional rewards, the promised ones were deliberately withheld as part of their scheme!

Ridiculous!

Luo Cheng sneered coldly, his expression darkening further.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out.

"Haha! Luo Cheng! I was just about to look for you, but what a coincidence to meet you here!"

Luo Cheng turned around.

It was the Ninth Elder, Cheng Han!

"Ninth Elder!"

Luo Cheng offered a slight nod.

The Ninth Elder laughed boisterously, "When I heard you were being pursued by the Blood Eagle, I said you must have great fortune and wouldn’t come to harm! I didn’t expect you not only to survive but to advance your skills to this extent—truly impressive!"

Although Luo Cheng’s conflict with Lin Zhidong initially made Cheng Han displeased with him,

after Luo Cheng’s stunning performance in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, overwhelming the talents from all sects to bring Xuanyuan Sect victory, all grievances transformed into admiration.

Recently, Cheng Han had been one of the most active figures searching for Luo Cheng.

"What’s going on here?"

The Ninth Elder quickly sensed the tense atmosphere upon his approach.

"Ninth Elder..."

The female steward explained the situation in full detail.

"What! Unbelievable!"

True to his fiery disposition, Cheng Han erupted with anger, leaving the entire Outer Sect Hall shrouded in his wrath.

"Winning first place in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition brought immeasurable honor to our Xuanyuan Sect—a massive achievement! Luo Cheng is our sect’s hero! It’s bad enough there are no additional rewards! To intentionally hold back what little reward was promised is outrageous!"

Even if members of the Crown Prince Hall were behind this, Cheng Han found it shameful and embarrassing. He immediately grabbed Luo Cheng’s arm:

"Come! I’ll take you personally to the Inner Sect Administrative Hall to demand your rightful reward!"

Unyielding, Cheng Han dragged Luo Cheng along.

Chen Lingyu and Lin Xiaoyun exchanged glances and quickly followed behind.