The battle Ling Tian had fought this time had destroyed many pavilions and towers in the ancient city. No one would dare complain even if they didn't compensate the residents, but Ling Tian didn't want to act that way. He spoke loudly, telling them to leave behind twenty percent of the spirit stones. That would be enough to make up for the damage.
Elder Ling was full of praise for Ling Tian's actions. Although giving up twenty percent of the spirit stones would cost them a great deal, he cared more about Lingxiao Pavilion's reputation in the Cultivation World. Ling Tian's actions would undoubtedly leave the people of the Cultivation World with a good impression of Lingxiao Pavilion.
As expected, when the people saw Ling Tian leave behind twenty percent of the spirit stones, those who had been furious over their homes being destroyed felt much better. They also looked at Ling Tian and the others with much friendlier eyes.
"These spirit stones are our compensation to everyone." As Elder Ling spoke, he looked toward the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff encampment. "You won't seize them by force after we leave, will you? If you do, I'll have to look down on you."
"Hmph. Don't worry. We don't care about these few spirit stones," Loose Immortal surnamed Li snorted.
Actually, even without Elder Ling saying anything, the people of Ten Thousand Swords Cliff wouldn't openly take the spirit stones back. Doing so would offend many people and greatly damage Ten Thousand Swords Cliff's reputation.
"Good. Then I can rest easy." Though he spoke casually, Elder Ling showed no intention of leaving right away. He looked at the formation and restrictions he had set up earlier and said, "Well, I'll be kind and remove them. It wouldn't do to leave this formation