The air suddenly turned somewhat subtle and awkward.
Chen Xun looked at the Star Lan Clan spirits around him, all with lowered heads and eyes full of intense hope. His brow furrowed deeply. Damn it...
What this Dao Ancestor meant was for you to give me a little compensation for my hard work, not for me to give it to you!
He Ling covered her mouth and stepped forward, speaking generously. "Big Brother has expounded the Dao for a month, imparting many wondrous principles. It has cost him much spirit and effort, and this act of transmitting the Dao has consumed much as well. I wonder if you all might have some token of appreciation to offer?"
"Hehe." Chen Xun's expression was kindly as he nodded faintly.
In this family, it was still his third sister, whom he had raised with his own hands, who was dependable. She truly understood his heart...
"Ah?"
Everyone was bewildered, then suddenly understood, as though enlightenment had been poured over their heads. So they were meant to make offerings. Got it!
"Everyone, as you please, as you please." Chen Xun looked utterly composed, even raising a hand to press down toward all directions. The smile on his face never faded.
He Ling personally went to collect them. She showed considerable restraint in doing so, taking only small trinkets and local specialties. Naturally, she did not spare those Lan Beasts either. The latter were utterly dumbfounded, still having no idea what was happening, and then some of their belongings were gone.
The collection continued until dawn.
Three days later.
After all the spirits respectfully bowed and dispersed, the horizons of the five Star Lan Holy Lords had broadened greatly. They seemed to have realized where their race's future immortal path lay.
At this moment, Black