Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 356: The Banquet and Mobilization (Combined Chapter)
“Do you know your crime?”
Li Changkong's tone was unusually calm.
It was like a sky darkened by clouds, about to welcome a storm, releasing the fury of thunder!
“I know my crime.”
Liu Yu hurriedly bent over, saying with genuine fear:
“However, I had my difficulties!”
“The Bai Family resisted until the end; in just one battle, twenty-one qi refinement stage disciples lost their lives, and many of the brothers and sisters were injured to varying degrees.”
“If this continues, I’m afraid by the end, there won’t be many left to return to the sect.”
“At that time, I would be even more sorry for the sect’s nurturing and would have no face to confront my former fellow disciples!”
“It was truly out of necessity that I took such extreme measures to intimidate these Yan State cultivators!”
“I hope Master can see this clearly!”
On the surface, he appeared fearful and anxious, but Liu Yu remained calm inside.
He knew that since his Affordable Master was here, he had no intention of pursuing the matter further.
At most, it would just be a reprimand and a fine in spiritual stones.
“Is this your justification for violating the cultivation world’s rules?”
Li Changkong said in a deep voice, his expression still dark, making it hard to guess his inner thoughts.
“I know my crime!”
Liu Yu did not rebut or explain further, simply bowing deeply and staying bent for a long time.
The atmosphere grew silent, and time passed slowly; after about a dozen breaths, a voice finally came.
“Stand up.”
Liu Yu followed the instruction and stood up, his hands falling naturally at his sides, standing obediently in place.
“Although there are understandable reasons, Qingyang, your actions ultimately broke the rules of the cultivation world and may affect the sect’s reputation; thus, punishment cannot be avoided.”
“I will impose a fine of five years of sect salary.”
“Are you satisfied with this?”
Li Changkong stroked his beard and said slowly.
“I know my crime and am willing to accept Master’s punishment.”
Liu Yu immediately clasped his hands in respect.
If a foundation establishment cultivator does not execute tasks, their annual base salary is a medium-grade spiritual stone and three Vitality Pills.
Given his current wealth, this deduction truly felt like a drop in the bucket; he hardly felt it at all.
Having heard this “punishment,” Liu Yu knew that this matter could be considered settled.
“Hmm~ This child can be taught.”
“Although the current situation is unusual, it is understandable to take actions to reduce the casualties of sect disciples.”
“But Qingyang, you must pay attention to your methods; even if you have to do so, it shouldn't become widely known.”
“You must consider the implications from all sides, understand?”
Seeing Liu Yu’s sincere attitude in admitting his mistake, Li Changkong’s expression softened, and he spoke earnestly.
Liu Yu immediately nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice, with a very proper attitude.
Seeing this registered disciple’s proper demeanor, especially with the two bulging storage bags on the table, Li Changkong’s face revealed a smile, and he felt increasingly satisfied.
In the following period, he informed Liu Yu of the approximate time for the main sect’s forces to head toward the next stop, “Morning Throne Immortal City.”
As expected, the sect’s main forces would depart for “Morning Throne Immortal City” at the latest in three days.
Now was the time for seizing territory; no one among the Five Great Sects of Chu State wanted to fall behind.
If they came any later, they might miss their Affordable Master.
As Liu Yu wished, Li Changkong shared news about the movements of the golden core cultivators from Yan State, allowing him to make more precise judgments about the situation.
Whether it was the Affordable Master’s sudden sense of responsibility toward teaching his disciples or the resources offered by the two storage bags, it produced remarkable results.