Don't Rush, Hear the Bad News One Item at a Time

"Probationary period, that's easy to understand."

After observing everyone's reactions, Lu Changzhi explained:

"You'll be on probation for six months. If you perform well, you'll work for me from now on. If you don't, then this is off."

"Over the next six months, you'll need to carry out several, a dozen, or even dozens of high-quality robberies. The loot will be mine, and the reputation you gain will be yours. However, there's a code to robbery; you'll need to find the right balance yourself."

Upon hearing this, Huang Pi pondered it carefully.

His expression immediately turned strange.

This pit is huge!

So you have to work for six months, perform well, and try to earn an opportunity?

Under normal circumstances, he would definitely refuse such a thankless task outright.

However, for now...

Huang Pi glanced at Sun Yi and Chen Kun.

These two individuals hold positions of considerable importance within the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion and even in South Island Province.

Now it's following along like a shadow.

It's clearly impossible for it to be as simple as just money and guests; there must be something else going on.

Six months is not a long time for a cultivator.

If this leads to better looting resources and other information, it's clearly worthwhile.

Huang Pi nodded and said:

"Then this matter is settled."

He paused, then changed the subject:

"Having just entered the world of robbery, do you, Young Master Lu, have any recommendations regarding what to steal?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi stroked his chin and casually said:

"I saw something called a 'Unsealing Key' before. I heard there are several in the world. Why don't you go and find out about it, and maybe I can steal one to play with?"

A simple sentence caused Huang Pi's expression to freeze instantly.

The experts from the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion all around gasped in shock.

Unsealing Key, and steal it for fun?

That's really audacious! Is that something you can just steal by robbing someone?

Sun Yi looked at Huang Pi and almost burst out laughing.

Sending Huang Pi to Unsealing Key is no different from sending Huang Pi to his death.

Huang Pi also realized what was happening and gave a wry smile:

"Young Master Lu, you can't play like that."

He suddenly felt a pang of regret.

The way of thinking of Lu Yuan's son is truly beyond the realm of ordinary reason.

Who knows what absurd things might happen in the future, such as asking him to steal the water of the Spirit River of Life.

They exchanged a few more words.

At this moment, the Chen Clan family members, whose bodies were gleaming in the bright sunlight, could no longer stand still.

Chen Tianyang spoke up, saying:

"Sect Master Sun, what were those rumors you just mentioned?"

"I was so engrossed in watching the excitement that I almost forgot," Sun Yi, snapping back to reality.

"Since you asked, let's start with the good news."

After a pause, Sun Yi glanced at the Chen Clan members, waiting for their anticipation to gradually build before speaking:

"The good news is that our Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is also here to uphold justice."

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianyang's expression changed, and an ominous feeling arose in his heart.

The justice served just now left him with nothing but ashes from his own child.

Is this another attempt to uphold justice?

That's all the good news.

Sun Yi spoke up, then his expression suddenly turned serious.

"Next comes the first bad thing."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed.

Spiritual energy surged forth, transforming into light that marked several locations within the Mountain and Sea Village, saying:

"This small mountain village below, every blade of grass, every tree, every stone, every house, has witnessed a long history and is an ancient heritage with considerable value. When you came just now, your momentum was too strong, and you damaged several of these places... Hmm, you have to compensate for that."

Chen Tianyang's expression immediately changed:

"Sect Master Sun, what you've done..."

He had barely opened his mouth when Sun Yi interrupted him, making a shushing gesture and saying:

"Don't rush, listen to the bad news one at a time."

"The second piece of bad news is that the residents of the village below, though ordinary people, have complex relationships. Now, because of your arrival, they have all been frightened, and this unseen loss also requires compensation."

As they were speaking, two prepared IOUs flew to Chen Tianyang's front.

Chen Tianyang glanced at the righteous and indignant statement written on it, along with the corresponding compensation figure, and immediately felt both angry and anxious, saying:

"Sect Master Chen, Heavenly Treasure Pavilion claims to not interfere in matters between factions. Isn't this a bit like kicking someone when they're down?"

The entire Chen Clan, so large, was reduced to a loss of over a year's worth of Heavenly Treasure Points due to these two seemingly absurd reasons.

The other powerful members of the Chen Clan were also filled with righteous indignation.

This Heavenly Treasure Pavilion is simply taking advantage of our misfortune; they've already been robbed so badly by Huang Pi, and they still want to rob us.

That's absolutely outrageous.

"Well said!"

Sun Yi suddenly raised his voice several octaves, gestured to Lu Changzhi beside him, and said:

Do you know who this person you've offended is?

After pausing for a moment, Sun Yi took a deep breath and slowly said:

"His father, named Lu Yuan, is Purple-Gold Guest of my Heavenly Treasure Pavilion."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, a horrified voice rang out from among the Chen Clan's experts, accompanied by gasps of astonishment.

Chen Tianyang's face twitched violently, and his pupils visibly contracted.

Lu Yuan, though a name from ancient times, is by no means unfamiliar.

Whether it was his reputation back then or his status as Purple-Gold Guest Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, it was all easy to learn about.

Although there is little information about him nowadays, related speculations suggest that even if he did not reach the Saint Emperor, he must have already been a powerful Saint Venerable.

In an instant, Chen Tianyang suddenly understood.

Why would Huang Pi's status treat this young man with such utmost respect and a smiling face?

The difference in their social status is enormous.

Even Huang Pi, relying on the Huang Clan's status, had to act this way; now, the Chen Clan...

"Now do you understand why I said it was for your own good?"

Huang Pi's voice transmission echoed in Chen Tianyang's mind.

Upon hearing this, Chen Tianyang was speechless.

You clearly know this, but you don't say it.

If he had just mentioned his identity to him, he would have immediately started kowtowing and treating Lu Yuan's son like an ancestor, instead of acting like this.

At this moment, Sun Yi said again:

"Causing trouble for Young Master Lu, this matter isn't a huge one, but it's not insignificant either. The outcome depends on how it's handled. However, Patriarch Chen Clan, you can rest assured that your Chen Clan still possesses considerable strength. As for this matter..."

At the same time, Huang Pi didn't forget to add a sentence via telepathy:

"It's alright. This kid is just a bit unreasonable, his father arrived a bit too quickly, and his father is a bit stronger, but there's nothing to be afraid of. Stand up for yourself. Can his father really wipe out your Chen Clan?"

Huang Pi, who loves watching a good show and has managed to escape today's calamity through his own efforts, can only describe his feelings as "wonderful".

Chen Tianyang's face suddenly turned ashen.

The Chen Clan, when it comes to annihilating forces without Saint Realm experts, leaves no survivors.

If a powerhouse of Lu Yuan's caliber were to make a move, the Chen Clan would likely be left with nothing.

In an instant, Chen Tianyang made a judgment about the current situation.

An entire family wiped out!

The thought that this was caused by her own son made her so angry that her teeth itched.

How come they're so picky? They always pick the biggest problems!

Between the two sides, who were singing in unison, the Chen Clan was walking on thin ice, filled with dread.

If they had known the trouble would be this bad, they wouldn't have come even if you killed them!

The subsequent negotiations regarding compensation proceeded quite smoothly.

Leave professional matters to professionals.

A short while later, Sun Yi said to Lu Changzhi:

"The Chen Clan has extended a warm invitation. Would Young Master Lu be interested in taking a stroll through the Chen Clan's treasure room, perhaps even picking out some interesting trinkets to play with?"

As he spoke, Sun Yi took out a small cloth bag.

He poured out a full cloth bag containing rings.