"..."
That man was instantly left in a state of complete disarray.
When he had seen Ning Wenlu display such combat strength, he had entertained some guesses, but he had never considered this possibility.
The ancestor of the Chasing Stars Sect's foremost lineage?
What kind of figure was that?
Was there any need for him to keep such a low profile before them?
Then, as though he had thought of something, he turned toward Ning Luo with a face full of shock.
"You don't need to look at me. There are plenty of people like my father in your Seven Stars Sect as well. It's not as though our Chasing Stars Sect is enjoying some special privilege."
Ning Luo shrugged and continued, "The reason you and I lack that qualification is merely because our past contributions to the sect were insufficient. So there is no need for you to envy anything, nor is it because the elders favor anyone."
"Perhaps there may be some special treatment before your Sect Master Chen Xing or our Sect Master Ximen, but Vice Sect Master Qin makes everything public. If you want better resources, you must contribute more. There are no favors to be discussed."
Having explained why he had stayed behind, Ning Luo pointed toward the distance, where someone was already carrying a Star Beast over to submit a task.
"Vice Sect Master Qin is over there. Hurry up and bring it to him. We need to catch up quickly, or soon we won't be able to carry any more back," Ning Luo said again.
That man was once more left in a state of complete disarray.
Yet he could not help asking, "I'm still curious. The only truly valuable thing on these Star Beasts is their inner cores. Why does Vice Sect