The air suddenly turned somewhat subtle and awkward.
Chen Xun looked at the Star Ripple Clan Spirits all around him, heads lowered yet eyes brimming with intense hope, and his brow furrowed deeply. What the hell...
This Dao Ancestor meant for you to give me some compensation for my trouble, not for me to give it to you!
He Ling covered her mouth and stepped forward, speaking generously. "Big Brother has lectured for a month, imparting many profound principles and expending much spirit and effort. This act of passing on the Dao has also cost him greatly. Do you gentlemen have any intention of offering compensation?"
"Hehe." Chen Xun's expression was kind as he nodded slightly.
In this family, Third Sister, whom he had raised with one hand, was still the reliable one. She truly understood his heart...
"Ah?"
Everyone was dumbfounded, then suddenly understood, as though struck by sudden enlightenment. So they were supposed to offer tribute. Got it!
"Everyone, as you please, as you please." Chen Xun looked utterly composed, even raising his hand to press down toward all sides. The smile on his face never faded.
He Ling personally went to collect the offerings. She showed considerable restraint, taking only small trinkets and local specialties. Of course, she did not spare those Ripple Beasts either. The latter were utterly bewildered, still unable to figure out what was happening, and then some of their family fortune was gone.
The collection continued until dawn.
Three days later.
After the spirits respectfully worshipped and departed, the five Star Ripple Saint Rulers had their horizons greatly broadened. They seemed to have understood where the immortal path of their race's future lay.
At this time, Big Black Ox and the others finally returned as well.
A black figure appeared in the sky