Ye Jin was a level ninety-three control-type Soul Master, yet he possessed formidable combat strength that many control-type Soul Masters did not have.
Setting aside everything else, those two points alone were enough to make Tang Lan appreciate his talent and wish to recruit him into the Tang Sect.
"Ahem, then this old man congratulates Brother Ye Jin on becoming an elder of the Tang Sect!"
"Since Brother Ye Jin's matter has been settled, I presume the reason you summoned this old man here is because the Tang Sect needs my help!"
Chen Gong spoke up at the right moment. He still wore that relaxed expression.
Tang Lan nodded and said bluntly, "I hope Chen Gong can help establish a sect-protecting formation for the Tang Sect's branch in Luyuan City, ensuring the branch's safety."
"Of course, once this is done, the Tang Sect will provide Chen Gong with the compensation he deserves."
"And the meeting gift will not be lacking either."
After speaking, Tang Lan handed a box to Chen Gong as well.
Then he said, "I heard that Chen Gong has spent many years searching for something but has been unable to obtain it. By coincidence, I happen to have a piece.
"Rather than leaving it at the bottom of a chest, I might as well give it to someone who needs it."
Chen Gong hesitated for a moment before finally opening the brocade box.
The others also peered curiously inside.
What they saw was a brown crystal roughly the size of a fist.
It contained dense earth spiritual energy, and its heavy, substantial aura made it seem as though this single crystal weighed as much as a small mountain.
"Heart of the Earth!!"
The four words burst straight from Chen Gong's mouth.
The old man instantly rose from