"We need not investigate further. He has already fled."
Jiang Linglong said calmly. Just moments ago, she had again sent people to investigate, confirming that among the seven Foundation Establishment cultivators who had supposedly died in battle, one had feigned death and escaped.
After speaking, she looked at the crowd. "For the next few months, I will be refining Foundation Establishment Pills. You may settle your battle merits with Heavenly Ruins Pavilion."
"Once the Foundation Establishment Pills are refined, I will distribute them as compensation and rewards as I see fit."
Everyone hurriedly expressed their thanks before departing one after another. Chen Nianzhi and the old clan leader, however, were specifically kept behind.
Within the Spirit Pool Cave Abode of Heavenly Ruins Mountain, Jiang Linglong glanced at Chen Nianzhi, then at the old clan leader.
"In this battle, you alone held back more than thirty Tier 2 demonic beasts for two quarters of an hour. You played a crucial role in our victory."
"I had intended to reward you with three Foundation Establishment Pills after they were refined, but upon further consideration, I wished to ask you first."
She paused, then said, "Is there any other reward you desire?"
Hearing this, the old clan leader exchanged a glance with Chen Nianzhi, then said excitedly, "Could the three Foundation Establishment Pills be exchanged for a Blazing Fire Crystal?"
"A Blazing Fire Crystal?" Jiang Linglong's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at Chen Changxuan. "You are at the Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment. Are you already preparing to break through to the Purple Mansion realm?"
The Blazing Fire Crystal was incomparably precious. It could be used to refine Dharma artifacts and pills, and it could also assist Fire Spirit Root cultivators in breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm, increasing their chances