"Junior Brother, what do you mean?" The short-bearded elder asked.
The green-robed elder smiled and said, "It's very simple. Since it is confirmed that the Python Withered Toad is dead, these disciples will be considered to have succeeded. To the outside world, we will say that this young man has become the first disciple to complete the task in this batch of disciples who entered the mountain gate. We will also downplay the death of Hou Qing and the others. In this way, when other disciples see that such a little guy can complete the task, they will be stimulated and come to receive the decree. Naturally, our Talisman Hall will be more respected …"
The short-bearded elder listened and nodded thoughtfully.
There was another point that the green-robed elder did not clearly state, and that was, the more disciples that came to collect the decree, the more benefits they could reap. This was something that everyone was well aware of, and there was no need to state it openly.
"Taoism has its own rules. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to do this, right?"
The dignified elder was upright, but he was still a little hesitant.
The green-robed elder smiled and said, "Senior Brother Geng, you worry too much. The Taoism Talisman Hall was originally set up to subdue demons and devils for the human world. There is no such thing as exchanging the materials obtained after killing demons and devils for resources. Later, there were more and more cultivators and resources were insufficient, so they began to do so. Moreover, this is just an unspoken rule and is not written in the Taoism Talisman Hall. So as long as we are sure that the Python Withered Toad is dead, we can consider that they have succeeded in this task. There is nothing improper about it!"
The two elders suddenly understood and nodded together.
The short-bearded elder said, "Five disciples went out and only one came back. This is indeed a tragic matter. It's good to give them some rewards. Moreover, we all know how this brat survived. His luck is really not bad. Since that's the case, why don't we add flowers to brocade and add to his good luck? This task is considered to have been completed by him! "
The green-robed elder clapped his hands and laughed, "Exactly!"
The dignified elder pondered for a while and said, "There is no need to tell the outside that he did not bring back the Monster Pearl!"
The green-robed elder said, "I understand. Senior Brother Geng is afraid that other disciples will follow suit, right? We can not mention this matter! "
The dignified elder nodded and said, "Then we will do as you say!"
The three elders nodded to each other and the matter was settled.
At this time, Fang Xing was sitting in the outer hall obediently, feeling a little uneasy.
He did not know whether these old fellows had asked him to stay because they had discovered the flaws in his words.
But not long after, the three elders came out, the green shirt elder nodded to Fang Xing and said: "You are lucky, the three of us have discussed and feel that the five of you received the talisman and went out to kill the demons, it is the righteous path of our Taoism, although you did not retrieve the inner core of the Python Demon Toad, but after all you killed the Python Demon Toad and suffered heavy losses, you need to be rewarded, this time for the mission, I will make an exception for you, for the time being you have succeeded, you follow me to receive the talisman reward!"
When Fang Xing heard this, he was stunned for a moment. He never thought that such a good thing would fall on his head.
He followed the green shirt elder down the stairs and entered the talisman hall, changing the record of Hou Qing receiving the talisman to Fang Xing. This way, at least on the surface, this talisman has nothing to do with Hou Qing. Then the green shirt elder said again: "This time, you can receive the talisman reward, but you must remember not to tell others that we made an exception for you. If others ask, just say that you brought back the inner core of the Python Demon Toad, everything will be done according to the law!"
Fang Xing reacted and hurriedly bowed: "Disciple understands!"
The green shirt elder smiled and ordered the boy beside him to bring back Fang Xing's reward. It was thirty spirit stones, three bottles of Qi Replenishing Pills, one bottle of Foundation Pill, and five bottles of Resting Pill. Of course, these were all common goods. The most valuable was a small cloth bag containing two to two stones of Stone Essence Powder. This was the main ingredient needed to refine the Rank Breaking Pill for Dao Sect disciples to breakthrough to the fourth layer of spirit formation.
"Thank you elder, thank you elder … …"
Fang Xing was overjoyed and happily received the reward.
The green shirt elder faintly smiled and said: "No need to say more, just be more diligent in the future. Qingfeng, go and call Xuan Zhao over, let him send Fang Xing down the mountain … …"
The little boy at the side agreed and walked out of the Talisman Hall.
Fang Xing was slightly startled. He suddenly felt that something was wrong.
If they wanted to send him down the mountain, this little Dao boy could also do it, but why did they have to let that person called "Xuan Zhao" come?
"Uncle, you're looking for me?"
Not long after, a young man in his twenties entered the hall. He had a hearty appearance, black hair draped over his shoulders, and looked rather noble. When Fang Xing entered, he took a look at him and saw that he was in the middle third layer of spirit formation realm.
"Yes, your junior brother named Fang Xing has just returned from a mission. He has worked hard, so you can send him down the mountain!"
The green shirt elder slightly nodded towards the young man and said.
The young man was slightly startled, but he immediately understood and said with joy: "Thank you uncle!"
"I was wondering why such a good thing would fall on my head. Turns out I'm just a delivery person … …"
Fang Xing was quick-witted and had already guessed what would happen. His heart was itching with hatred.
However, he didn't show any trace of it on his face and followed Xuan Zhao out with a face full of excitement.
After they left, the azure-clothed elder sighed and smiled bitterly without end. He thought to himself, I've really gone all out for this nephew of mine. I've spent so much effort to persuade the other two Executives to consider this mission a success.
How could he have so much pity in his heart? Just because he felt that Fang Xing was pitiful, he made an exception and counted him as a success?
As for the other things, in order to stimulate the Dao Sect's disciples, they were all empty words.
His only goal was to give the Stone Essence Powder to this child and give his nephew a chance to compose. He wanted him to think of ways to take the Stone Essence Powder from this child's hands. After all, under his care, his nephew never lacked cultivation resources. Now that he had reached the third layer of spirit formation, it wouldn't be long before he was ready to break through.
For something like the Stone Essence Powder, the Dao Sect would record it down and strictly control it. Even he couldn't directly give it to his nephew. Now that he had such an opportunity, he naturally wouldn't let it go.
Moreover, he believed that his nephew would be able to understand his meaning. As for whether he wanted to buy it or snatch it, it wasn't important. As long as everything was clean, who would care about a powerless outer court disciple?
Fang Xing naturally did not know of the green-robed elder's cunning mind. However, he very keenly discovered that this young man called Xuan Zhao had come for his Stone Essence. However, he could not do anything at the moment. After all, the other party had power and influence. This matter could almost be considered to have come out in the open. He could only take one step at a time and see what this person would do. Then, he could only adapt to the situation.
Xuan Zhao walked in front, leading Fang Xing all the way down Hidden Cloud Peak. It seemed that he was very famous in the Dao Sect. Along the way, everyone they met would respectfully salute him. Xuan Zhao was also very polite in returning their greetings. Sometimes, he would also occasionally introduce some people to Fang Xing, but they were all extremely famous outer court disciples. To put it bluntly, they were either outer court geniuses or second generation ancestors.
"Damn it, it seems like my acting as a second generation ancestor in front of Hou Qing wasn't very good … …"
Fang Xing secretly observed Xuan Zhao's actions and decided to act more realistically the next time.
"Junior Brother Fang, at such a young age, you've already completed this decree. Your future is really boundless … …"
On the way, Xuan Zhao intentionally or unintentionally probed Fang Xing's words, "I wonder what is Junior Brother Fang's current cultivation level?"
"Sigh, I'm ashamed. Junior Brother's resources are too little. No matter how hard I work, I can't raise my cultivation … …"
Fang Xing said embarrassedly. At the same time, he slightly released his spiritual aura, which was the peak of the first layer of spirit formation.
His cultivation level was really too fast. At this time, he naturally wouldn't let others know so easily.
Xuan Zhao lightly smiled and said, "That's not bad. The early stages of cultivation mainly rely on resources. This time, Junior Brother Fang completed the decree. The rewards are huge. With so many resources, it will definitely be enough for you to break through to the second layer of spirit formation!"
"I hope so … …"
Fang Xing's face deliberately revealed an excited expression.
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