When Master returned to Shrek's lounge with an uncontrollable look of excitement and exhilaration, announcing the three cooperation agreements reached with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the entire room instantly fell silent.
Then came overwhelming jubilation.
"F-Five million Gold Soul Coins?!" Flender's eyes instantly turned into the shape of Gold Soul Coins. Trembling with excitement, he grabbed Master by the shoulders. "Xiao Gang! You're not joking, are you?! We... we're rich?!"
Oscar and Ma Hongjun had already thrown their arms around each other's shoulders, fantasizing about using five million Gold Soul Coins to book the finest restaurant in Heaven Dou City and feast on meat and fish every day.
Ning Rongrong's eyes had turned red with emotion. She had never expected her father to spend such a staggering sum for the academy and for her companions!
At that moment, her sense of belonging to the sect had never been stronger.
Only Han Yuchen remained as calm and unruffled as ever.
Watching everyone get so excited they were nearly beside themselves, he merely smiled faintly.
"Alright, don't celebrate too soon."
His voice was not loud, yet the noisy room instantly quieted.
Everyone's gaze focused on him.
"We've secured Sect Master Ning's 'investment.' But this is only the first step."
Han Yuchen's gaze swept over the group before finally settling on Dai Mubai.
"In three days, we'll be attending another Hongmen Banquet."
"The host there won't be as 'kind' as Sect Master Ning."
At the mention of a Hongmen Banquet, everyone's expressions grew solemn.
Dai Mubai frowned deeply and snorted. "Crown Prince Xue Qinghe? Hmph, he's nothing but a hypocrite. When the time comes, we'll deal with whatever comes our way!"
"Deal with it? How?" Han Yuchen looked at him, a teasing curve lifting at his lips. "Will you use your