But… They considered themselves reputable and upright people after all, and although they were dying to say such things, how could they utter them? After all, they were people of high status and prestige.

Hence, the best method was to make the other party willingly hand over these treasures. This was the true path to success!

Thus, an elder from Lonely City targeted Zhao Qing, the sect leader from the West Sea Sect.

How could a sect leader of such a large sect be a fool? Zhao Qing instantly understood the situation. He could not help but curse inside: these shameless old bastards!

However, he put on a smile and asked, "Can one of the elders appraise the value of these items?"

Everyone suddenly turned their gaze upon Zhao Qing and many had an amused expression.

Zhao Qing rubbed his hands, and continued, "I didn't expect that a disciple from my West Sea Sect would be the first to gain something and come out alive from the Ruins. I feel quite honored and also grateful to the elders for giving us this opportunity. So…."

The elder from Lonely City felt quite contented. He lightly smiled and thought that the sect leader of the West Sea Sect was pleasing to the eye.

Other individuals from the sects under the Four Great Sects all had their own thoughts, their gaze towards Zhao Qing complex.

Some were disdainful, while others were concerned.

They feared that Zhao Qing would generously offer everything, and if that happened, what would they do if their own disciples came out?

At this moment, Zhao Qing's voice echoed again, "To express my gratitude to the elders, I plan to take out 40% of the profits! The extra 10% will express my West Sea Sect's gratitude towards the elders!"

As Zhao Qing finished speaking, the reactions of the audience varied.

Many faces on the side of the Four Great Sects turned cold immediately. The elder from Lonely City in particular, looked even more uncomfortable. He felt like he had been made fun of, and his gaze towards Zhao Qing was filled with a frigid coldness.

Those from the sects under the Four Great Sects, however, all let out a sigh of relief.

Although parting from an extra 10% was a little painful, it was better than having to contribute everything.

At this time, another elderly figure from Lonely City sinisterly said, "These herbs… and these ores, your West Sea Sect presumably does not have the capability to handle them, right?"

Zhou Jun was brimming with youth and vigor, these treasures were not won with his life on the line, but they were indeed obtained through his hard-earned efforts.

Parting with 30% of them made him uncomfortable already, and now it seemed like these self-righteous elders wanted it all. How could he swallow this indignation?

But before Zhou Jun could even speak, he was pulled back by his master, Wang Tong, who forcefully stifled the words about to leave his mouth.

Zhao Qing casually said, "The elder need not worry, while my West Sea Sect's artifact forging and alchemy skills may not be high, we are more than capable of dealing with these things."

"Hehe, it would be a pity if you encountered something you can't handle. Many times, forcing will not bring you good luck." The elder of Lonely City coldly looked at Zhao Qing.

Zhao Qing was also extremely furious in his heart. Although he understood the strength of the Four Great Sects, this feeling of being bullied to this extent was just too repressive. He couldn't help but glance at the sects of Longevity Heaven, thinking: You guys just enjoy the show for now. When your disciples come out alive, let's see what you can do!

However, to Zhao Qing's disappointment, whether it was Longevity Heaven or Heaven Beyond Heaven, those sects at the same level as the West Sea Sect, including the Great Wilderness Sect and Green Mountain Sect, all deliberately avoided his gaze.

Good, very good! You are not speaking up now, when it comes to your turn, there will also be no one to help you!

Zhao Qing thought about Chu Mo's expression when he entered the Ruins. He was instantly filled with an inexplicable heroism, he thought - even a young man like Chu Mo has no fear when facing the Four Great Sects. I, Zhao Qing, have tens of thousands of disciples, why should I be afraid?

Even if Lonely City is powerful, could it destroy my West Sea Sect?

With this thought, Zhao Qing casually said, "Let's proceed as previously discussed and start the distribution." He utterly disregarded that elder from Lonely City.

As his attitude toughened, the people from the Four Great Sects were startled.

They looked at each other, as many of them turned their attention toward the two elders of Lonely City who just spoke.

However, these two elders from Lonely City, although extremely angry, decided not to disgrace themselves further at this time.

"Go ahead and distribute," one elder from Lonely City, of the ancestor level, said indifferently.

He no longer glanced at Zhao Qing, as in his heart, he had already sentenced him to death.

Do you actually think, since your Western Sea Sect is in the middle of the great sea, no one can harm you? I don't even need to act myself! The elder of Lonely City thought, glancing at the people of the Great Wilderness Sect and the Green Mountain Sect, sneering in his heart.

Then, an appraiser came forward, valued all the items that Zhou Jun brought back from the ruins, and then distributed 40% of them, returning the remaining 60% to Zhou Jun.

Considering the value of what Zhou Jun brought back, this 60% represented a formidable amount. It was capable of causing such a loss of composure among the elders of the Four Great Sects, indicating its immense value.

Wang Tong looked at the still gloomy sect leader, feeling quite helpless. If he were in Zhao Qing's position, he'd probably have to tough it out as well. If he compromised, it might resolve the immediate crisis, but it would tarnish the reputation of the entire sect in the future!

In his heart, Wang Tong started to look forward to Chu Mo keeping all those people from the Four Great Sects in the ruins.

It would be best if none of them could come out!

At this moment, someone suddenly asked, "The disciple from the Western Sea Sect, could you explain what is happening inside the ruins?"

Everyone else also finally remembered this question and looked at Zhou Jun.

Even the elders of the Four Great Sects all set their eyes on Zhou Jun.

Even though the Four Great Sects have controlled the entrance to the ruins for many years, they have no systematic understanding of the ruins. Almost no disciples who entered, came back alive!

Thinking of this, they suddenly felt that the luck of this disciple from the Western Sea Sect... seemed a little too good!

Good to the point of being unbelievable!

Zhou Jun, seeing all these eyes on him, calmly said, "I didn't go far, I found these things at the entrance. But, I did witness many people disappearing or dying mysteriously."

Once Zhou Jun said this, the surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Many people shivered inwardly, thinking to themselves, this is the real ruins!

After Zhou Jun finished speaking, he seemed uninterested in staying any longer. He glanced at Wang Tong and said, "Master, let's go. I'm tired."

Wang Tong nodded, glancing at Zhao Qing.

Zhao Qing said in a deep voice, "Then, you guys go back to town to rest first, and I'll wait here for the others."

Zhou Jun didn't say anything more, only thinking in his heart, the others? How many of them... can come out alive?

Thinking of this, Zhou Jun looked up at the azure sky above his head, took a deep breath, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Listening to advice really does pay off!" He said to his master standing beside him, somewhat mysteriously.

Wang Tong seemed to suddenly understand many things, he patted Zhou Jun's shoulder: "Your master is proud of you."

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How was your first day of the New Year? As for me, I got drunk. I hadn't drunk alcohol for quite some time, about half a year maybe. But it's the New Year, it wouldn't be right to dampen the spirits.

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