Seeing the two people being dragged by Feng Zitao, Ji Haoyuan's eyes narrowed once again.

Because those two were none other than Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie, who had previously targeted him.

However, he didn't rush to make any expressions but instead directed his gaze straight toward Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan.

"Junior Brother Ji..."

Tang Luoyan suddenly stepped forward at this moment, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ji Haoyuan, speaking sincerely:

"To be honest, I was unaware of the misunderstanding between Senior Brother Qin, Junior Feng, and you earlier.

It was only later, when I returned to Chongming Hall, that I heard about it.

These two people are part of our sincere apology to you.

Feel free to say how you want to deal with them.

As long as you do not demand their lives, we can comply with your wishes."

Ji Haoyuan did not expect that Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan would go so far.

If he guessed correctly, Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie must have been acting under their instructions before, right?

But now, those two were readily abandoned.

Ji Haoyuan felt no sympathy for those two nor a desire to let go of the situation.

He just wondered whether Qin Mountain and his group weren't afraid of disheartening their people by acting in such a way?

Today they treated Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie this way, so would they do the same tomorrow to others, or even to him?

Seeming to understand Ji Haoyuan's thoughts, Tang Luoyan continued:

"Junior Brother Ji, don't misunderstand.

Now they are willing to cooperate with us because we have given their family enough benefits.

Therefore, they are willing to let you handle them as you please.

Otherwise, even as Holy Land Elders, without explicit evidence, we couldn't force sect insiders to act in this manner."

Indeed.

With Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan's identity and position, dealing with Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie, or even handling them, is indeed very easy.

They only need to release some word, and naturally, there will be people taking action against Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie.

However, to make them cooperate unconditionally, or let Ji Haoyuan deal with them freely, without offering some benefits to satisfy them, is certainly not simple.

After all, this is within the Sacred Land, and still under public scrutiny.

Many rules that should appear to be followed are still to be adhered to.

And Tang Luoyan's previous words were not refuted even by Lu Yuanshan and Dai Yunfang, who were not on good terms with them.

Clearly, they understood that bringing those two for Ji Haoyuan to deal with must involve some unknown transactions.

Ji Haoyuan could naturally discern the truth behind this.

Though with his current status, dealing with Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie later might only take a word.

But the fact that the other party brought the people to him now and offered him such a promise clearly meant they wanted to resolve the previous "misunderstanding".

Rather than letting the matter drag on until he takes action later, escalating the conflict between both parties.

From this perspective, their visit indeed carries some sincerity.

Thinking this, Ji Haoyuan decided not to hold back but squinted his eyes at Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie.

Seeing their defeated expressions, he simply said directly:

"I don't want to see them again in the future."

Saying this was his way of giving everyone an out.

Telling them that the matter ends here for now.

Otherwise, if he clung to this issue, it would mean that the conflict between both sides hadn't ended yet.

When the opportunity arose later, a thorough reckoning would be needed.

Doing so would undoubtedly elevate the still-controllable conflict to an uncontrollable level.

This is something neither he nor Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan want to see.

After all, for Ji Haoyuan, having an excellent environment for cultivation in the future to improve his realm and strength is the key.

As for the conflicts along the way, they merely serve this purpose and aren't the primary focus.

At this moment, upon hearing Ji Haoyuan's request, Qin Mountain, Tang Luoyan, and even Feng Zitao all visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately, Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan looked at Feng Zitao.

Feng Zitao understood.

He nodded slightly to both of them, then politely nodded to Ji Haoyuan, before dragging the two away and disappearing from the scene.

Throughout, Ji Haoyuan never spoke a word to Shanghuai Mountain and Shang Jie.

It was as if those two were air.

Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan's true purpose in coming wasn't about this.

The previous matter was merely to remove an obstacle for what they were about to say.

Qin Mountain resumed speaking, smiling at Ji Haoyuan:

"Junior Brother Ji, apart from the previous matter, I'm sure you've already guessed our purpose.

That's right.

Our real purpose in coming here is to invite you, Junior Brother Ji, to join our Guangxuan Cave Heaven."

At this point, Qin Mountain paused slightly before continuing:

"To be honest, Junior Sister Tang and I overheard part of your conversation just now.

Here, let me represent my master to discuss the conditions offered by Guangxuan Cave Heaven. What do you think, Junior Brother Ji?"

By this point, Lu Yuanshan and Dai Yunfang realized it was clearly impossible to prevent Qin Mountain and Tang Luoyan.

Fortunately.

Even with what just happened, Ji Haoyuan likely wouldn't have a very good impression of them either.

Especially considering the past connections between their master and the Celestial Essence Ancestor.

Under the same conditions, the probability of Ji Haoyuan choosing their Cloud Void Cave Heaven was relatively high.

The only concern they have now is the conditions offered by the other party.

If the conditions are drastically different, it could indeed cause some trouble.

At this moment, Qin Mountain didn't wait for Ji Haoyuan to respond and continued:

"Apart from what Senior Brother Lu and his group just mentioned, our Guangxuan Cave Heaven can also offer you one opportunity to enter the Little Profound Realm, and another opportunity to visit the Ten Thousand Laws Tower to comprehend the Ten Thousand Laws Map.

Moreover, our master, being a seventh-ranked Alchemy Master, will ensure that you won't need to worry about the pills needed for your cultivation in the future.

Whenever you have a need, you can obtain them from our master.

What do you say?

Junior Brother Ji, shouldn't you consider these conditions carefully?"

One must admit that the conditions offered by Qin Mountain were indeed superior to those offered by Lu Yuanshan's group.

Leaving aside the entry into the Little Profound Realm, the opportunity to revisit the Ten Thousand Laws Tower and comprehend the Ten Thousand Laws Map is exceptionally precious.

He now knows that the Ten Thousand Laws Map is definitely a sect-level treasure of the Ten Thousand Laws Sacred Land.

Having another chance to comprehend Daoist Skill there would be of unprecedented help to him.

This single point could surpass all other so-called generous conditions.

However, the matter of apprenticeship is no small matter.

Moreover, he believes that in the upcoming time, other people will certainly come to meet him.

There is absolutely no need for him to rush to a decision.

Therefore, after careful consideration, he still gave Qin Mountain and Lu Yuanshan's group a reply that he needed to think it over.

Regarding this.

Although both Qin Mountain and Lu Yuanshan's groups were somewhat disappointed, they were not very surprised.

At that moment, they did not disturb him much further.

After advising Ji Haoyuan to carefully ponder the matter again, both groups left Ji Haoyuan's place one after the other.

And in the following few days, events unfolded exactly as Ji Haoyuan had expected.

One after another, more people came to visit him at Thunder Forest Peak.

Each person represented their respective Grotto Heaven.

Among them were representatives from the Grotto Heavens of two Mahayana cultivators.

However, according to the representatives of those two Mahayana cultivators' Grotto Heavens, if he were to join them, initially, he might only start as a registered disciple.

Because according to the rules of their Mahayana Grotto Heavens, typically, any disciple eligible to enter would start as a registered disciple.

But this isn't the focus. The focus lies in the fact that the benefits they could offer Ji Haoyuan were significantly fewer than those offered by the other major Grotto Heavens.

Although being under the Mahayana Grotto Heaven sounds impressive.

It seems to carry prestige.

To Ji Haoyuan, however, it doesn't hold much practical significance.

Given his current state, having a Harmonization Celestial Monarch as his backing is already more than sufficient.

His consideration lies more in the status and benefits he might receive upon joining.

From the current situation.

Among the many Grotto Heavens, the best offer came from Guangxuan Cave Heaven.

However, to be honest, Guangxuan Cave Heaven is not particularly where he wishes to join.

Though the conditions offered by them are the best and most sincere.

But in the past, there were still unpleasant experiences between them.

Especially before he became a True Inheritor.

To put it bluntly, the troubles he encountered back then were thanks to Qin Mountain and his group.

Therefore.

Although he no longer holds grudges over the matter, it doesn't mean he has no reservations in his heart.

Especially since the Guangxuan Cave Heaven Master and the Celestial Essence Ancestor did not have a harmonious relationship.

In terms of both reason and emotional attachment, it wouldn't be right to join Guangxuan Cave Heaven.

With this thought, Ji Haoyuan had vaguely reached a preliminary decision.

If no suitable Grotto Heaven appeared next, he would choose to join Cloud Void Cave Heaven.

Though their conditions aren't as good as those from Guangxuan Cave Heaven, they're roughly sufficient for him too.

While Ji Haoyuan was silently pondering over this matter, suddenly a cloud drifted in from outside Thunder Forest Peak where he resided.

On the cloud sat a white-robed youth prominently.

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