Primordial Treasure Mirror

This residence was the home of that inner disciple surnamed Wang.

The location was secluded, and there weren't many disciples around.

When Su Yang and He Baiyang arrived, more than ten people had already gathered in the courtyard.

These are all outer disciples from various peaks.

Su Yang had met a few of them, but he had never met most of them, and he couldn't say he was familiar with the few he had met.

He Baiyang was quite familiar with them, and they greeted each other upon meeting. Su Yang also bowed and greeted them in return.

After saying hello.

Su Yang and He Baiyang found two adjacent seats and began to talk, waiting for the inner disciple surnamed Wang to arrive.

A while later.

Everyone in the room had arrived.

The inner disciple surnamed Wang then appeared before everyone.

He looked relatively young, with a fair complexion, a cold expression, and a hint of arrogance.

Upon his arrival.

Many outer disciples stood up and bowed in unison.

After sitting down again.

Su Yang also learned about the person's identity from the whispers of the people around him.

This person is named Wang Hengyuan, a collateral descendant of the Wang family, a family of foundation-building clans.

He also has a connection with someone Su Yang knows.

Wang Hengyuan and Wang Qi were of the same clan.

Wang Qi was the person behind the two managers of Cui Ling Peak, and also the eldest son of the Wang family, a Foundation Establishment family.

Although both were inner disciples, Wang Qi's status was much higher than Wang Hengyuan's.

It can be said that Wang Hengyuan worked for Wang Qi within the inner sect.

Most of the spirit stones he earned through the trading channels he created had to be handed over to Wang Qi.

Su Yang killed Pang Yue and Ding Yue very secretly, so it was not discovered. Wang Qi was unaware of this, so naturally he had no grudge against Su Yang.

Therefore, even if Wang Qi were here, Su Yang could remain completely at ease.

Su Yang was simply curious as to why Wang Hengyuan had summoned them today.

Wang Hengyuan sat at the head of the table. After he coughed lightly, the outer disciples fell silent, and the scene quieted down.

Then he spoke:

"I've called you all here today because I need your help with something."

Everyone looked at him, many with surprise in their eyes.

Wang Hengyuan, an inner disciple, actually needs their help?

No one spoke.

Wang Hengyuan continued:

"My elder brother, Wang Qi, is one of the best among the inner disciples. He has now reached the Qi Refining stage and is preparing for the battle between the two sects."

"With Senior Brother Wang Qi's strength, he will surely shine in the battle between the two sects, obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, and then successfully establish his foundation and become a true disciple."

"However, just to be on the safe side, Senior Brother Wang Qi has recently set his sights on a treasure that can help with combat, but unfortunately he doesn't have enough spirit stones, so he has asked me to find a way to raise some."

At this point, Wang Hengyuan paused, as if giving everyone time to digest the information.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed.

When Wang Hengyuan said those words, how could they not know what he was going to do?

Isn't it just about getting some spirit stones from them?

Many people couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Seeing this, Wang Hengyuan remained quite indifferent. After scanning everyone's faces, he spoke:

"Most of you have known me for many years and should know my character. As long as you can contribute this time, you will surely be rewarded after Senior Brother Wang Qi achieves Foundation Establishment."

"Many of you aspire to advance to the inner sect, and although your cultivation is sufficient, you have yet to advance. If you could assist Senior Brother Wang Qi in establishing his foundation, this matter would certainly not be a problem."

"Of course, I'm not forcing you. Consider this a mutually beneficial transaction, and it's entirely up to you to decide."

Hearing him say that...

The room was quiet for a few breaths.

Then it became noisy again, and many people began to whisper among themselves.

Wang Hengyuan did not stop him, but simply watched quietly from the head of the table.

After discussing it for a while...

One of the outer disciples, sitting near the front, spoke first:

"Senior Brother Wang, how much does Senior Brother Wang Qi need this time? And how much do we need to raise?"

Another person chimed in, "Yes, Senior Brother Wang should tell us a number so we can be aware of the situation."

Wang Hengyuan shook his head:

"Senior Brother Wang Qi needs a large number of spirit stones, but we are not the only ones who can raise them, so I can't say the exact amount. It depends on your willingness."

"Give as much as you want, I won't force you, but those who put in more effort will surely receive a greater reward in the future."

These words put everyone in a difficult position.

Although Wang Hengyuan said twice that he wouldn't force it, his words didn't really mean he wouldn't force it.

This is clearly telling them that they will only remember what they are given more of, and as for what will happen to those they are given less of in the future, who can say for sure?

Just as everyone was pondering how many spirit stones they should take out...

Someone else asked:

"Senior Brother Wang, what is it that Senior Brother Wang Qi has taken a fancy to?"

This person was simply curious, and Wang Hengyuan did not answer directly:

"You don't need to ask what it is specifically, but it will be of great use in the battle between the two sects."

Su Yang sat below, without saying a word.

He kept observing everyone's expressions.

Numerous outer disciples.

Some people looked hesitant, clearly unwilling to give spirit stones or unwilling to give too many.

Someone seemed to be deep in thought, probably weighing how much to give.

Some were eager to try, their eyes filled with anticipation for future rewards.

Looking at these diverse faces of people.

Su Yang suddenly recalled the incident shortly after he joined the sect, when Wu Buyan had asked them, the servants, to collect Huangya Pills.

Wu Buyan made many promises back then.

What do you mean by "there will be a reward in the future"? Once you've entered the outer sect, I will definitely help you all.

The results of it?

After entering the outer gate, where has anyone received any reward?

At this moment, just as at that moment.

However, for Su Yang, the situation now is quite different from that time.

Wu Buyan was merely a lowly servant with poor skills, born into an ordinary family, and without any powerful connections.

Given his limited strength and the fact that Su Yang had no demands of Wu Buyan at the time, coupled with his tight finances, he directly refused.

Wang Qi, however, was different.

Wang Qi is a direct descendant of a Foundation Establishment family, and his background is far more powerful than Wu Buyan's.

Even if they are still inner disciples who have reached the Qi Refining stage, as long as they can perform well in the battle between the two sects, they will most likely be able to establish their foundation in the future.

Given Su Yang's current situation, offending him would bring no benefit whatsoever and could even sever this current channel.

Wang Hengyuan and Wang Qi's connections are still useful to Su Yang; cutting them off would be a loss for him.

More importantly, Su Yang is now extremely wealthy. Even if he were to take out spirit stones that match his current strength and status, it would only be a drop in the ocean and would have no impact on him at all.

However, he was able to use this opportunity to gain more of Wang Hengyuan's trust.

If they encounter any trouble, they can still use Wang Qi's influence to their advantage, so why not?

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Su Yang had already made a decision.

He took out a storage bag, took out some spirit stones, and held them in his hand, preparing to hand them over to Wang Hengyuan later.