Now that the array had been reconstructed by Yi Yun, no one else could enter. Even the people from the Nine Li Magus Empire could not enter unless they completely destroyed the array. But that clearly would not happen. On the contrary, the Nine Li Magus Empire was tightly protecting the Herb Nurturing Array.
Therefore, Yi Yun felt at ease leaving the Ascending Dragon Cauldron and Ling Xie'er there for the time being.
"Yi Yun … really did it," said Nine Li Magus Maiden softly. She heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that Yi Yun was safe. Although Nine Li Magus Maiden had a tranquil nature, she was a mortal who had experienced life after life. She had suffered the pain of reincarnation and had long wished to escape her fate. Now, seeing that the array had not only stabilized, it was even more perfect than before. She could not help but feel delighted.
Having been freed from the endless cycle of death, even if it was just an increase in hope, it was still very significant for Nine Li Magus Maiden.
The alchemists were still in a state of shock. They looked at the array and felt like they were in a dream. If they had not been inside the array, they would not have believed that the picturesque Herb Nurturing Array in front of them was a shattered world that was on the brink of collapse.
"Alchemists." At that moment, the High Priest's voice jolted everyone awake.
The alchemists looked at the High Priest who had already restored his calm demeanor. He looked at the crowd and said, "Everyone, my Nine Li Magus Empire will naturally not mistreat all of you by rushing here and contributing to the Herb Nurturing Array."
"We have prepared pills, Spirit Jade, and many treasures for all of you. We will give them to all of you later."
The alchemists exchanged looks. Previously, the High Priest had said that he would bury everyone present if the array were to collapse …
However, these alchemists were naturally not foolish enough to make the Nine Li Magus Empire their enemy. Now that everything was calm and they could receive rewards, it was a happy ending.
A look of satisfaction flashed in the High Priest's eyes when he saw their reactions. Now that the array was still intact, the High Priest naturally would not make things difficult for the alchemists. Furthermore, the rewards had been promised to the alchemists.
Upon seeing this scene, Patriarch Pillheart and company could no longer sit still.
"What about us?"
Among the ten thousand alchemists present, the ones who suffered the heaviest losses were naturally Patriarch Pillheart, Ouming Yin, and Alchemist Sage Purple Gold.
The High Priest silently looked at the three of them but did not say anything.
"High Priest, now that the problem with the formation has been resolved, shouldn't you give us our rewards?" Ouming Yin asked.
"It's not just a reward, right?" said Patriarch Pillheart coldly. The loss of the fire seed made him very upset.
Alchemist Sage Purple Gold wore a sullen expression as he said, "The reward is only secondary. Since Yi Yun's fire seed is now the core of your Herb Nurturing Array, the debt of Yi Yun devouring our fire seeds should naturally be settled by you."
"For us, to cultivate another fire seed, who knows how many resources it will take! Not to mention the effort he had wasted during this period of time. No matter how high the compensation is, it won't be able to recover our losses! "Ouming Yin added.
Patriarch Pillheart did not say another word. All he did was nod with a cold expression. The Nine Li Magus Empire's compensation would not ease his hatred for Yi Yun in the slightest. However, the Nine Li Magus Empire was a massive entity. Although their fire seeds were very precious, it was not something the Nine Li Magus Empire could not afford. Even if they could not compensate them in full, a little was a little.
As for Yi Yun … when he saw the array stabilize, he knew that Yi Yun had completely made the Nine Li Magus Empire his backer. There was nothing he could do to Yi Yun now.
However, it was impossible for Yi Yun to hide in the Nine Li Magus Empire forever. And other than him, Alchemist Sage Purple Gold probably hated Yi Yun to the core. There was also Ouming Yin. He was not one to suffer losses.
"I'll take the compensation and reward first. I'll make plans in the future," thought Patriarch Pillheart.
Alchemist Sage Purple Gold and Ouming Yin shared his thoughts.
However, at that moment, the High Priest snorted coldly.
Patriarch Pillheart and company immediately felt an ominous foreboding.
"Why? Is the mighty Nine Li Magus Empire rejecting compensation?" asked Alchemist Sage Purple Gold in disbelief.
It was already extremely unfair for the Nine Li Magus Empire to condone Yi Yun's evil deeds. If they were to reject compensation, it would be going overboard!
At that moment, Aged Blackrock said indifferently, "You mentioned reward and compensation? I don't understand what gives you the right to ask for it. Your trip to the Nine Li Magus Empire not only failed to stabilize the array, it even made it more violent. Since you did not fulfill your promise, my Nine Li Magus Empire naturally does not need to fulfill our promise. If not for Yi Yun's help, the array would have completely exploded. When that happened, our Nine Li Magus Empire would have suffered immense losses. Yet, you still have the cheek to ask for compensation? "
"You!"
They were still thinking of how they could bargain with the Nine Li Magus Empire to obtain more compensation. But they never expected that the Nine Li Magus Empire would not even give them a single piece of Spirit Jade!
"The one who caused the array's collapse was not us but Yi Yun. If Yi Yun had not devoured our fire seeds, he could forget about stabilizing the array!"
Alchemist Sage Purple Gold was already enraged. The alchemists had received compensation but the three alchemist sages had not received a single one!
This was no longer a matter of compensation. It was a public smack in the face.
"You claim that Yi Yun devoured your fire seeds but it was clearly you who devoured Yi Yun's fire seeds first. In the end, you were just getting a taste of his own medicine. This is a conflict between you and Yi Yun. It has nothing to do with my Nine Li Magus Empire. You can settle the score with Yi Yun." When Nine Li Magus Maiden said that, she paused slightly before continuing, "However, my Nine Li Magus Empire is indebted to Yi Yun. He is also the only person who can complete our Nine Li Magus Empire's array. Yi Yun is considered an honored guest of our Nine Li Magus Empire. No matter which faction it is, if they touch a hair on Yi Yun, our Nine Li Magus Empire will annihilate them."
The Nine Li Magus Maiden said those words slowly. The alchemists present were dumbfounded. There was such logic? The grudge was between the three alchemist sages and Yi Yun. Their Nine Li Magus Empire would not compensate them but if the three alchemist sages were to seek revenge on Yi Yun, the Nine Li Magus Empire would not rest until one of them was dead. That was just too overbearing!
"Have a safe trip. I won't be sending you off!" Aged Blackrock directly ordered them to leave.
"Good! Good! All of you and Yi Yun are doing very well! " Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's expression contorted. The alchemists looked at Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's expression and were worried that he would go mad from anger.
After all, if they were in his shoes, they would probably go mad as well.
"I will definitely not forget what happened today!" Alchemist Sage Purple Gold said through clenched teeth.
Patriarch Pillheart's expression was as black as the bottom of a wok. He turned around abruptly and flew off without a backward glance. He did not even care about his disciples.
Patriarch Pillheart was afraid that he would die from anger if he stayed here for another second.
Ouming Yin could not stay any longer either. He had already embarrassed himself enough today.
In the Nine Li Magus Empire's territory, there was nothing he could do no matter how indignant he was.
"Purple Gold, aren't you leaving?" The corners of Aged Blackrock's mouth suffused a mocking smile as he looked at Alchemist Sage Purple Gold.
The gloomy Alchemist Sage Purple Gold looked into Aged Blackrock's eyes and could not help but feel a chill.
"Let's … leave!" Alchemist Sage Purple Gold enunciated each word clearly.
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