With a wave of his hand, he set up a magic circle to block outsiders' sight. Looking at the panicked crowd, Xiao Yuanshan said coldly:
"Junior Brother Wan, do you know that you are guilty of robbing fellow disciples and forcing the younger ones to be killed?"
Although he did not hold the position of the city lord of Qingfeng City, he had the right to picket one side and enforce the sect's rules in the later stages of foundation building. His power was not inferior to that of several city lords.
Wan Zhongyun's behavior was a serious violation of the sect's rules, and it was within his rights and responsibilities.
"Senior brother, it won't happen, it won't happen!"
Although he was angry that many people thought he was a waste, he could not ignore death. Zhou Zhifang hurriedly smoothed things over:
"Junior Brother Wan acted a little recklessly, but fortunately, Junior Brother Xu was unscathed. Junior Brother Wan can compensate for all the losses suffered by Junior Brother Xu..."
Xiao Yuanshan was noncommittal, looking at the shocked and angry crowd of people kneeling on the ground, he said calmly:
"Junior Brother Wan, what do you say?"
"You are already in the early stage of foundation building. What about this matter... The crime will not lead to death. It will probably take fifty years to guard Icewind Dale or the earth line. It will be quick to endure it!"
Wan Zhongyun's face turned pale when he heard this, and he nodded hurriedly and said:
"I am willing to compensate, compensate..."
Icewind Valley is a desperate place in Zhiyuan Gate. The ice wind does not stop at twelve hours of the day and night, and all kinds of ghosts emerge in endlessly.
Staying in that kind of place for forty or fifty years would definitely be worse than death.
The earth veins are even more terrifying. The claustrophobic underground world has no sunlight all year round and is suppressed by dozens of times of gravity at all times.
It doesn't take decades, just ten years to make people go crazy.
"Haha, you know what's going on, but what happens in the end depends on what Junior Brother Li and the others want!"
With a faint smile, Xiao Yuanshan looked at Li Xiuning and Xu and asked:
"Junior Brother Li, Junior Brother Xu, what do you say?"
"Should we insist on pursuing it to the end, or should we accept compensation from Junior Brother Wan?"
"Let me tell you, we are all from the same sect. Although Master Nephew Xu was a little frightened, he was not seriously injured after all. The compensation of 1.5 times is enough!"
Wan Zhongyun wanted to say that he only said compensation, when did he say 1.5 times.
But looking at Xiao Yuanshan's half-smiling look, he wisely kept his mouth shut.
We are the swordsmen and we are the meat and fish. When it is time to admit it, we must admit it!
What kind of treasure can a junior Qi refiner have? He doesn't have the guts to mention anything too extreme!
Exchanging a look with Xu Wen, Li Xiuning said:
"Senior brother alone makes the decision!"
After hearing this, Xiao Yuanshan was immediately very satisfied with the progress and retreat of the master and apprentice.
Although Wan Zhongyun violated the sect's rules, the crime was not punishable by death. If the two of them had to be held accountable, it would probably be the hard labor punishment he just mentioned.
It was a pleasure, but Xu Wen and the other two might not be able to get any benefits, and he, the middle man, was even less likely to get any benefits.
But after exchanging compensation for non-pursuit, the situation is completely different.
If Wan Zhongyun didn't peel off his skin this time, wouldn't the whole scene between the master and the disciple be in vain?
And after the matter is completed, the benefits of him as the middleman will inevitably be inevitable.
Even if he is from Wan Zhongyun's lineage, he must remember his kindness and not add insult to injury or kill him.
Looking at Xu Wen, Xiao Yuanshan chuckled and said:
"Okay, Master Nephew Xu, let me know what you lost this time!"
"Of course, we can't talk nonsense. We don't have a third-level magic weapon, and you probably don't have one either!"
This seemed to be a red line for Xu Wen, but in fact it was telling Xu Wen that except for third-level treasures, he could mention anything else casually.
Zhou Zhifang wanted to object, but looking at the slightly raised corners of Xiao Yuanshan's mouth and thinking about the deeds of this senior brother who became famous far earlier than him, he wisely chose to shut up.
Long before they decided to act in this play, Xu Wen and Li Xiuning had already thought clearly about what they wanted, and immediately said:
"The disciple does have a Foundation Establishment Pill. After being forced to jump off a cliff by Master Wan, the precious Foundation Establishment Pill was lost."
"I dare not ask Uncle Master to double the compensation, but that Foundation Establishment Pill is something related to my Dao. I also ask Uncle Master Wan to compensate me!"
Wan Zhongyun only felt that his eyes were darkened. He did not expect that the master and disciple were so evil-minded.
The other party will definitely keep things like the Foundation Establishment Pill that are related to the Great Dao properly. As long as the person survives, it will definitely not be lost.
Unexpectedly, the other party could tell lies with his eyes open, and in turn blackmail his Foundation Establishment Pill.
But there was no way to say this. I could only hold on to the hope of what might happen, looked at the Foundation Establishment Pill in Li Xiuning's hand and said:
"Yes, Senior Brother Li has this Foundation-Building Pill in his hand, and I am the one who compensates Senior Nephew Xu for it."
"This doesn't count!"
Before Li Xiuning could speak, Xiao Yuanshan said first:
"You said before, if you lied, this Foundation Establishment Pill is your apology to Junior Brother Li."
"So, this is for Junior Brother Li, but not for Xu Wen. One code equals the other, don't make a mistake!"
Although he had known that it would not be so easy to pass the test, Wan Zhongyun did not expect that it was not Li Xiuning who stopped him, but Xiao Yuanshan.
Before he could think of a countermeasure, he suddenly felt a lightness on his waist. When he lowered his head, he saw that the storage bag was already in Xiao Yuanshan's hands.
"Junior Brother Wan, since you said you want compensation, why don't you be more relaxed? Do you take the initiative to open this storage bag yourself, or should I open it?"
Seeing the flash of heat in Xiao Yuanshan's eyes, Wan Zhongyun suddenly became alert and suddenly understood why the other party was so proactive.
Not only was he plotting to build the Foundation Pill for his descendants, Xiao Yuanshan was also doing the same thing, and now, he unfortunately became Xiao Yuanshan's prey.
However, compared to his simplicity and crudeness, Xiao Yuanshan is much smarter.
On the surface, he is upholding justice and speaking for Li Xiuning, and has nothing to do with the Xiao family.
But after such an incident, given his status and role in this matter, it is basically impossible for him to be rejected as long as he wants to buy Li Xiuning.
"Senior Brother Zhou?"
He turned to look at Zhou Zhifang, who was the only person who could help him now.
"Either do what Senior Brother Xiao said, or prepare to stay in Icewind Valley!"
Zhou Zhifang said angrily.
How could he not understand things that Wan Zhongyun could understand.
But because of this, he couldn't help speak.
Zhou Zhifang would never do such an unwise thing by pushing a powerful person to the opposite side for the sake of a stupid teammate.
A wolf in front and a tiger in the back, but his teammates chose to stand by and watch. Even though Wan Zhongyun had no choice but to reluctantly take the storage bag, he took out a Foundation Establishment Pill and threw it to Xu Wen.
He has two juniors who are qualified to practice, and three disciples who have also reached the late stage of Qi refining. These two Foundation Establishment Pills are prepared for them.
I originally wanted to get another one from Xu Wen, but I didn't expect that I would give up even these two.
At this moment, his heart seemed to be bleeding.
Not only Xu Wen and Li Xiuning, but also Xiao Yuanshan who took advantage of the situation and Zhou Zhifang who stood by and watched were also resented by him.
"There are also three spiritual talismans that Master gave me, the cold and cold flame talisman, the golden rainbow amulet, and the calming talisman..."
This is a total rip-off.
Even though Wan Zhongyun suffered defeat at the hands of Xu Wen, and his IQ does not seem to be very high, he is actually a second-level Talisman Maker.
(End of chapter)
