"Everyone, please listen to me."

Seeing the crowd starting to get a bit restless, Luo Qingxuan spoke softly.

As the Saintess Xuan Yue, Luo Qingxuan had quite a high reputation. As soon as she spoke, the crowd quickly quieted down again.

"During these days, for the matter of the ruins, everyone has worked hard. For this, Qingxuan thanks all of you first." Luo Qingxuan said gently.

As she spoke, a few guards immediately stepped forward, took out paper and pens, and sat down at a table nearby.

Pointing to these guards, Luo Qingxuan continued, "These people are the manpower lent to me by the City Lord, specifically to record everyone's battle merits. Whether before or after, anyone who has contributed to the opening of the ruins can go to them to register and be noted. Once the matter of the ruins is concluded, the sect will send someone to distribute rewards according to merits."

"As I said before, this time, whether it is Spirit Stones, Elixirs, Cultivation Techniques, or Divine Weapons, they can all be exchanged for battle merits. This is not my promise, but the promise of the Profound Moon Sword Sect!"

These words immediately made a hint of fervor appear in most people's eyes.

The promise of the Profound Moon Sword Sect means that no matter the outcome of this battle for the ruins, and even if Luo Qingxuan perishes after the ruins, the Profound Moon Sword Sect will still distribute the rewards as promised, which is enough to provide assurance to everyone.

No one doubted Luo Qingxuan's words. As the Saintess, she has the qualification to make this promise, and the Profound Moon Sword Sect definitely has the ability to fulfill these promises.

"Of course, because this journey is too dangerous, Qingxuan will never force anyone to go."

Scanning the crowd, Luo Qingxuan continued, "If anyone does not wish to take risks anymore, you may withdraw. As long as you do not collude with the Deserters or betray the Human Race, Qingxuan promises that no one will be given a hard time, and the previous rewards will also be distributed in full!"

"Hypocritical!"

Looking at Luo Qingxuan, Lu Qing couldn't help but quietly mock to Wang Junze.

"…"

This couldn't be easily responded to, although Wang Junze understood what Lu Qing meant.

Luo Qingxuan's words might sound magnanimous, but in reality, they were filled with inducements, clearly intending to use more benefits to bind everyone to this chariot.

After all, no matter how great the danger, as long as there are sufficient benefits, people will still dare to take risks!

But to be fair, as long as the other party can fulfill these promises, then this is nothing more than a transaction and cannot be considered hypocritical. Lu Qing's words were somewhat colored by personal sentiments.

"Saintess, may I ask what my Lin Family will receive in return for finding the location of the ruins at the cost of so much effort and lives?"

Raising his head, Lin Tong suddenly asked.

Previously, Luo Qingxuan only mentioned that rewards would be given according to battle merits, but did not specify the rules. Now, Lin Tong's question might seem a bit too direct, but it touched upon the core issue, which is whether such risky and deadly deeds are worth it?

Wang Junze instinctively narrowed his eyes slightly, immediately suspecting whether Lin Tong asked this solely out of his interest, or if it was prearranged to cooperate with Luo Qingxuan to lure more people into Ice Wind Gorge.

"What does Patriarch Lin want?" Luo Qingxuan's expression did not change at all, while she asked gently.

"I want an opportunity for my Lin Family's disciple, Lin Yong, to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect. Is it possible?"

Unexpectedly, Lin Tong's request was not for a specific reward, but rather for an opportunity to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect!

People in Jubei City were not unfamiliar with Lin Yong. Although he seemed to have lost to Wang Junze in previous encounters and wasn't as dazzling as Wang Junze, without a doubt, Lin Yong was also considered a genius!

Of course, at this level of genius, wanting to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect would not generally be enough.

"Sure!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Luo Qingxuan agreed directly and even offered a better condition than what the Lin Family asked for: "I can decide to give him the identity of an Inner Sect Disciple! Whether he steps into the ruins or not, this holds true!"

After a pause, Luo Qingxuan continued, "Also, if he encounters any misfortune within the ruins, this spot will be reserved for the Lin Family in the Profound Moon Sword Sect for… three years!"

Buzz!

Upon hearing this condition, the crowd immediately exploded!

These conditions were too generous, even promising that should Lin Yong perish in the ruins, the Profound Moon Sword Sect would reserve this spot for the Lin Family for three years!

Three years might not seem long, but for a family like the Lin Family, it undoubtedly meant they could cultivate another Condensing Realm genius from the other family disciples during this time. Of course, whether one could stand out after joining the Profound Moon Sword Sect still depended on personal talent and comprehension.

However, in any case, just being able to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect means forming a connection with the sect, leading to immeasurable benefits!

If the Lin Family is currently just the top family of Jubei City, then once Lin Yong or, after three years, another Lin Family disciple joins the Profound Moon Sword Sect, they would leap forward to become one of the most powerful families in the entire Northern Domain, a qualitative breakthrough!

This is akin to buying bones for a thousand gold; Luo Qingxuan was showing everyone that as long as they're willing to contribute, the Profound Moon Sword Sect can offer tenfold, twentyfold in return!

"Thank you, Saintess!"

Meanwhile, hearing Luo Qingxuan's response, Lin Tong couldn't help but reveal a hint of excitement in his eyes and quickly bowed in gratitude.

Success!

For the Lin Family, this opportunity to join the Profound Moon Sword Sect isn't just about the apparent benefits.

The key lies in the fact that this opportunity is enough to neutralize the risks resulting from offending Wang Junze.

If Wang Junze eventually joins the Profound Moon Sword Sect, being fellow disciples, would he really have the face to turn around and deal with the Lin Family? Even if he insists on taking action, at least the Profound Moon Sword Sect itself would not intervene, and the Lin Family would only need to handle Wang Junze alone!

Conversely, if Wang Junze joins the Judgment Department and tries to take action against the Lin Family later, Lin Yong could leverage his identity as a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect to seek aid from them, thus mitigating Wang Junze's enmity.

It's all a matter of weighing the pros and cons. With Lin Kaiwei's death, the mortal feud between Wang Junze and the Lin Family has already diminished significantly. With this added layer of relationship, even if Wang Junze still wants to make things difficult for the Lin Family, he must consider carefully whether it's worth it.

In essence, as long as Luo Qingxuan agreed to this condition, the Lin Family effectively extricated themselves from a massive threat.

The true purpose of the Lin Family, and why Lin Tong, the Patriarch of the Lin Family, stood against all opposition, paying a heavy price to forcibly explore the location of the ruins, was to secure this turning point for the Lin Family!

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