Zhou Ming looked at the terrified people below but did not get angry.
He had gauged the situation perfectly. He wanted them to fear him, but not to despair.
"Don't take it out." Zhou Ming interrupted Cang Yu.
Everyone was stunned. They raised their heads one after another, confusion in their eyes.
Zhou Ming continued.
"I said that I only want Fortune."
"As for the other things, how much you can obtain is up to your own ability. I have no interest in asking about it."
When everyone heard this, their taut nerves instantly relaxed, and they all let out a sigh of relief inwardly.
Immediately afterward, Zhou Ming changed his tone.
"But since you've taken such a massive amount of resources, you can't just leave them in your storage spaces to gather dust."
"Resources must be converted into genuine strength."
Zhou Ming's gaze swept over Purple Moon and Qing Yang before landing on Qin Jue.
"Put the collection of Fortune on hold for now. I'll give you some time to cultivate in seclusion."
"Only by raising your cultivation can you collect more Fortune for me in the future."
The people in the hall were first stunned, then overjoyed.
They had thought they were about to be punished, but not only were their resources safe, their senior had even taken the initiative to give them time to cultivate in seclusion!
At their level, what they lacked most was resources and time.
"Thank you for your grace, senior!"
"This junior will give it his all and will not disappoint your expectations, senior!"
Thunderous cries of thanks rang throughout the hall.
The fear in everyone's eyes faded, replaced by unconcealable excitement.
Zhou Ming waved his hand.
"All right, you may leave. Come back here to see me when you've finished your seclusion."