I had no intention of dwelling on it any longer. It was, after all, Sun Moxhen's private matter. Once you accepted someone's money, you had to help them through their troubles. If I wanted the gossip, I could always find out when she started refining the pills.
The materials wouldn't be ready that quickly. Even at the fastest, it would take two days. During those two days, I drank and boasted with Ancient Rong and the other Demon Race kings. Ever since they had gained spiritual energy, they had been living the good life—cultivating by day and drinking by night. It was practically the greatest happiness in the world.
Naturally, I brought up Zhao Ji's matter more than once. Ancient Rong gave the fellow a thorough cursing, of course, but I also explained my plan in full. At least when the critical moment came, Ancient Rong wouldn't drop the ball.
After hearing my plan, Ancient Rong was delighted and immediately agreed to everything. With my mind at ease, I packed up a chest of materials the next day, slung it over my back, and flew straight toward Danyun Sect. Once I reached the sect, I contacted Lu Ge and had him bring Sun Moxhen out. These precious goods had to be handed to their owner personally, after all.
This time, Lu Ge and Sun Moxhen weren't late. By the time I entered Danyun Sect's territory, they were already waiting in the primeval forest where we had met before.
"You gathered everything this quickly? Really?" Sun Moxhen looked at me in surprise, clearly unable to believe it.
"Not exactly. A few items were relatively low-grade, and I was too lazy to make the trip myself. Take a look and decide whether you want me to collect them or find them yourself.