Chapter 465

Chapter 465: No Need to Argue

“Junior Brother Ji, well done! This type of spiritual plant is extremely difficult to harvest. If it weren’t for you, we would have had a hard time getting it.”

“Senior Brother Cui, you flatter me.”

Ji Yang casually handed over the high-level spiritual plant he had just harvested while absorbing the Blue Light Points that burst out during the harvesting.

Cultivation +1

Seeing his cultivation points increase again, Ji Yang smiled with satisfaction.

As for the low-grade spiritual plants on the ground, he did not pay them any more attention.

He had already harvested quite a few before, and finishing the rest would take more than just a short time. Besides, he had plenty of time to farm once he returned; the White Light Points wouldn’t be scarce then.

In fact, the importance of cultivation points now took precedence over the White Light Points.

Almost ten thousand cultivation points remained, and he didn’t know when he would be able to fill them up.

“Alright, Junior Brother Ji, let’s go. We’ll be leaving the secret realm tomorrow, so let’s gather as many spiritual plants as we can now.”

“Okay.”

Ji Yang nodded, and the group set off again with great momentum.

Most cultivators at the Void Refinement stage were in the upper levels of the secret realm, so Cui and his team could act with impunity in the middle levels, especially with Ji Yang among them.

They all had witnessed the power of Ji Yang’s spiritual treasure first-hand.

……

The next day at noon, Cui and the others stopped searching for opportunities and instead quietly waited in place.

The time until the secret realm opened was drawing near, and to avoid any accidents, they needed to be cautious. If they remained there carelessly, they would have to wait another fifty years to exit.

However, once the secret realm closed, the dangers within would only increase; they didn’t want to be trapped there.

While the group was focused on waiting, a sudden furious shout rang out nearby:

“Ji Yang, return my breaking shuttle!”

The group was taken aback and immediately turned to look at the source of the voice, while a hint of surprise appeared on Ji Yang’s face.

He didn’t expect to run into Tai Jin in the secret realm.

At that moment, Tai Jin, who spotted Ji Yang from a distance, was filled with uncontrollable rage.

Especially after gathering specific information from the previous Heaven Demon Sect cultivator, he quickly realized that the person he had encountered in the Heaven Demon Sect’s spiritual herb garden was Ji Yang in disguise.

Recalling his precious breaking shuttle and the kick Ji Yang had given him back then, Tai Jin’s anger surged. That was a treasure he had worked hard to obtain, and not only had he lost it, but he had also been played by someone.

The worst part was that the person who had tricked him was none other than Ji Yang, someone he had been grateful to before and had thanked repeatedly.

If it hadn’t been for Ji Yang, he would have successfully stolen the spiritual plants from Alchemy Peak by now.

So, seeing Ji Yang at that moment, he rushed over without hesitation.

As for the people beside Ji Yang, he saw them too, but upon noticing that they were all cultivators at the Unity with the Dao stage, he didn’t pay them much attention.

The disciples from the He Dao Sect all thought that these few would not confront a Golden Core Stage cultivator.

Today, he would show Ji Yang that his things were not easy to take!

Originally, Cui and the others had been cautious upon hearing Tai Jin’s shout.

However, when they saw that the newcomer was also a cultivator from the He Dao Sect, their expressions relaxed significantly.

It seemed that Junior Brother Ji had taken this person’s belongings, which was why he had come looking for him.

Cui and the others did not rush to speak but prepared to stand by and observe the situation first.

Soon, Tai Jin had approached them, and when he saw Ji Yang’s calm demeanor, his anger erupted again:

“Damn Ji Yang, give me back my breaking shuttle!”

But this time, before Ji Yang could respond, Cui coldly snorted,

“Senior Brother, please watch your tone when you speak!”

Noticing that Ji Yang was surrounded by several sect cultivators, including those at the Late Spirit Transformation stage, Tai Jin’s expression became more polite as he immediately cupped his fists and said,

“Brothers, this is a personal matter between me and this fellow. I ask that you be understanding.”

“Hmph, Junior Brother Ji is a person of integrity; he wouldn’t take your things. I see that you must have given them to him willingly. How shameless to come looking for them now!”

“Brothers, please restrain this person.”

As Cui spoke, the others nodded in agreement:

“Indeed, Junior Brother Ji is upright and could never do such a thing.”

“Hmph, this person dares to slander Junior Brother Ji; he must be captured and handed over to the sect for punishment.”

“We are not currently in the sect; we shall act in place of the Law Enforcement Hall.”

…

The group quickly analyzed the situation in just a few words and swiftly surrounded Tai Jin.

At this moment, the righteous expressions on Cui and the others’ faces showed that they had been worried about how to repay Ji Yang, and now an opportunity had come.

Judging by Tai Jin’s demeanor, it was clear he held a grudge against Junior Brother Ji, so they had no reason to be polite.

It was just right to use someone else’s flowers to offer to the Buddha.

Upon hearing the words from the group, Tai Jin first froze, then responded angrily:

“You are slandering me! It’s obviously this person who stole my treasure and framed me!”

“Enough, no need to argue! Brothers, take him down!”

Without giving Tai Jin much time to explain, the others swiftly moved.

Faced with their attack, Tai Jin could only hurriedly defend himself.

Although he was at the Late Spirit Transformation stage, it was still difficult to hold out against multiple attackers.

Watching the fight break out quickly, Ji Yang was taken aback.

Cui and the others were indeed quite skilled with their words.

However, this approach pleased Ji Yang, who felt a sense of understanding.

Right now, he could not act conveniently; after all, Tai Jin was a relative of Elder Tai, and he didn’t want to go too far.

Seeing that the others were fighting fiercely, Ji Yang could not help but speak up:

“Brothers, although this brother has falsely accused me, we are all same sect disciples. Let’s not hurt him.”

“Don’t worry, Junior Brother Ji.”

The replies came easily, and the group could not help but reprimand Tai Jin:

“Hmph, Junior Brother Ji shows such great integrity and values our sect’s bonds; how can you have the gall to slander him?”

“If it weren’t for Junior Brother Ji speaking up, we would not let you off.”

…

Although Ji Yang was the one who had harmed Tai Jin, now he was being tormented by Ji Yang in this way, causing Tai Jin’s anger to rise, and his defenses revealed flaws.

The others quickly captured Tai Jin without expending much effort and brought him before Ji Yang.

“Junior Brother Ji, how shall we deal with this person?”

They didn’t question further; even if Ji Yang had taken something from him today, it was still given to him willingly.

Just as Ji Yang was about to respond, a white vortex suddenly appeared beside them, resembling the entrance they had entered when they first arrived in the secret realm.

Cui happily exclaimed,

“Junior Brother Ji, this must be the exit. Why don’t we leave this place first?”

“Alright.”

Ji Yang nodded, and the group immediately rushed into the vortex, dragging Tai Jin along with them.

As the scene before them began to change, they quickly exited the vortex.

Unlike entering the secret realm, leaving through the same exit does not randomly drop cultivators, and upon returning, they land near the original plaza, not too far away.

Soon, they settled on a flat ground.

Just as they steadied themselves, they heard Peak Master Xing’s voice nearby.

“Don’t run around; gather here quickly.”

The group nodded in response.

“Brothers, you go ahead. I need to speak with this brother for a moment.”

“Alright, Junior Brother Ji, remember to come over soon.”

Once the others had left, Ji Yang turned his gaze to Tai Jin before him.

With only Ji Yang remaining in the vicinity, Tai Jin was filled with rage. Just as he was about to strike, Ji Yang lightly said:

“Senior Brother, Peak Master Xing is still watching.”

These words made Tai Jin’s heart chill. Although there seemed to be no one around now, Peak Master Xing’s Transmission had already covered this area with his primordial spirit energy.

If he acted now, it would surely be problematic.

“Hmph, Ji Yang, if you return my breaking shuttle, we can consider this matter settled.”

At this moment, Tai Jin only wanted to get back the treasure he had worked hard to obtain.

However, Ji Yang only smiled in response:

“Brother Tai, you are being somewhat naive; that treasure was hard-earned by me.”

“Besides, I still owe you a favor, or else you would be in the dungeons of the Heaven Demon Sect right now.”

Hearing Ji Yang’s words, Tai Jin’s previously calm demeanor ignited his fury once more:

“Hmph, if it weren’t for you, how would I have been captured by the Heaven Demon Sect?”

“But I remember that you didn’t reveal your identity at the time either.”

Tai Jin was momentarily taken aback, and his expression instantly darkened.

Upon reflection, their identities had been unclear at that time; although Ji Yang had tricked him, he had been thinking of tricking Ji Yang as well.

Considering this, even if it escalated to the sect level, it seemed he wouldn’t gain an advantage.

Yet losing the treasure was something he found hard to accept.

Just as he was unsure about what to do, Ji Yang spoke up again:

“How about this? I won’t make it difficult for you. If you are willing to offer something in exchange, I might consider returning the breaking shuttle to you.”

“If you’re unwilling, that’s fine too; this item is pretty useful.”

Tai Jin, who was initially troubled about his next move, now showed a hesitant expression.

Clearly it was his treasure, yet he had to redeem it with something, which was something he could not openly discuss.

But aside from this option, it seemed he had no other choice. Although he had Elder Tai on his side, Ji Yang had Peak Master Ye supporting him as well.

Thinking about the chance to reclaim his treasure, Tai Jin could not help but ask:

“Are you serious about that?”

“Of course, but the item I require is not easily obtained. You’ll have to see for yourself how to choose. Once you’ve decided, send me a Transmission.”

With that, Ji Yang walked toward where the others were gathered.

However, after only walking a short distance, he heard Tai Jin call out behind him:

“I agree!”

“Alright, I will notify you then.”

Ji Yang waved his hand, which only served to anger Tai Jin further.