Joy surged through the hall, lingering for a long time.
Only after Li Tianba had calmed down somewhat did Zhang Feng speak again, bowing as he reported, "Master, there is one more matter I must report. Dao Venerable instructed that this batch of Chaos Origin Stones includes a portion for the Drunken Fragrance Pavilion, which I am to deliver on his behalf."
Li Tianba froze slightly. He instinctively assumed that the Li Family's share had to be divided among others and felt a trace of regret. "So we must also give some to Tian Feixue?"
"No!"
Zhang Feng hurriedly shook his head and explained, clearing up the misunderstanding. "Master has misunderstood. Dao Venerable considered everything carefully. To avoid arousing the suspicions of other forces, he merely made it appear as though the rewards were being distributed separately to conceal the truth.
"This batch of Chaos Origin Stones belongs entirely to our Li Family, untouched in the slightest. Dao Venerable has long made separate arrangements for the Sin Fragrance Pavilion's reward. The two do not interfere with one another."
Upon learning the truth, Li Tianba immediately looked ashamed. Clapping his hands, he sighed, "I judged a gentleman's heart with my own petty mind! Dao Venerable's breadth of mind and vision are far beyond those of ordinary people!"
A sharp gleam shone in his eyes, and his confidence swelled completely as he laughed deeply.
"Excellent! In that case, our Li Family, the Sin Fragrance Pavilion, and the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce—all three members of this secret alliance—will have the support of Chaos Origin Stones!
"Before long, the ancestors of all three families may break through their Shackles and charge into Wuji!
"When that time comes, with the three families joining hands and our foundations soaring, we will surely surpass the three