Zhang Qingshan's words puzzled Ye Han. How had he gained more than Ye Han had? Had he obtained something else?
After all, Ye Han had cleaned out the Ice Refining Prince's lair twice, and all the good things inside had fallen into his hands.
Zhang Qingshan scratched the back of his head and said, "You can't really put it that way. Apart from the Absolute Frost Divine Sword, the best thing in there was probably the medicinal liquid the Ice Refining Prince used to restore his body."
He paused, then explained earnestly, "That medicinal liquid let me break through to the seventh level of the Blood Refining Art. That's even harder than reaching the Foundation Establishment late stage. You can imagine how valuable it was."
"Junior Brother Ye, even with that sword included, the other things fall far short of it. You don't need to give me a share of anything else! Of course, if there's something I can use, you can still give it to me."
At this point, Zhang Qingshan stood up and said, "Junior Brother Ye! All that matters is that you came back safely. I've already advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm, so I'll go report to the sect first. I still need to choose a cave abode. Focus on healing your injuries. We have plenty of days ahead of us, and plenty of opportunities!"
Indeed, although Zhang Qingshan had returned to the Mountain Gate earlier, he had stayed here waiting for Ye Han instead of reporting his advancement to the Foundation Establishment realm. That would earn him a sizable reward, along with a cave abode and a Spirit Artifact of his choosing.
This was the strength of a major sect. Foundation Establishment cultivators formed the core of its fighting force, and an extra Spirit Artifact