Ding Huan waved his hand:
"Do you have the items?"
Han Weicheng hurriedly took out a Storage Bag and handed it to Ding Huan:
"Ding Sect Master, I’ve managed to obtain three Space Stones, four sections of Space Wood, and a piece of Void Sand. These are all that our sect could gather."
Ding Huan was delighted to hear that the items he received were even more than he asked for, including a piece of Void Sand.
His Divine Will swept into the Storage Bag and found the contents exactly as Han Weicheng had described, including the Void Sand. Satisfied, Ding Huan put away the Storage Bag and slapped Han Weicheng on the shoulder again.
Han Weicheng shuddered in fear.
"How many Spirit Stones? I’ll take them."
Ding Huan had no intention of taking Han Weicheng’s items for free.
Han Weicheng quickly waved his hand: "Ding Sect Master, we haven’t even settled the matter of how to repay you for saving my life last time. How dare I ask for Spirit Stones for these items? That would be like slapping my own face, Han Weicheng."
Ding Huan was somewhat surprised; this guy wasn’t usually one to repay kindness.
And he’s giving away these items? Does he even realize the value of the Void Sand?
He didn’t waste words, taking out a Jade Bottle and handing it to Han Weicheng:
"Take this as a gift, and consider it an indebted favor from me. No matter who it is, if they come to my Blue Star Sect with this bottle, I will lend a hand once."
"Thank you, Ding Sect Master."
Han Weicheng did not take to heart Ding Huan’s offer to help; he just hoped that Ding Huan would leave quickly after taking the items.
Ding Huan sensed that Han Weicheng seemed quite afraid of him, but he didn’t mind, taking his leave after putting away the items.
He did not plan to leave right away; Sky Device City was filled with material shops, and he needed to purchase some auxiliary materials to set up a Teleportation Array.
Seeing that Ding Huan had truly left this time, Han Weicheng finally wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Qu Yueshan resented Ding Huan, and had disappeared without leaving the Great Rift Valley.
Yi Wandao and Tan Yanxiao resented Ding Huan, and now grass of three feet high grew atop their graves, with the Dual Soul Sect gone as well.
Han Weicheng had certainly not taken to heart the lifesaving grace from Ding Huan, and it wasn’t wrong to say he resented Ding Huan.
Now that Ding Huan had destroyed the Dual Soul Sect and arrived at the Heavenly Artifact Sect’s location, even a fool could guess what Ding Huan intended to do.
Otherwise, why would Ding Huan come here?
Just look at his first question: he heard that the Heavenly Artifact Sect had dealings with the Gods. Wasn’t that just looking for an excuse?
Fortunately, Han Weicheng had not let Ding Huan find such an excuse, decisively and surpassing the required amount of items needed.
Only then did Ding Huan have nothing to say and had to leave.
Finding excuses also requires finding a tangible one. If I, Han Weicheng, made it so easy for you, the Artifact Sect’s Sect Master wouldn’t hold me in such high regard.
Glancing at the Jade Bottle in his hand, Han Weicheng casually opened it and found a True Star Pill inside.
For Han Weicheng, receiving a True Star Pill was naturally delightful, but what pleased him most was sending away Ding Huan, the killing god.
Just then, his Communication Bead lit up again.
Han Weicheng then remembered that he was supposed to attend the sect meeting.
He had received the message when he left Immortal Artifact Peak, but as he was busy dealing with Ding Huan, the killing god, he had to postpone the meeting notice.
However, if the Sect Master knew about this, he definitely wouldn’t blame him.
In the great hall of the Heavenly Artifact Sect.
Bu Tangtang was almost roaring:
"Han Weicheng not only tricked away my Space Stones and Space Wood but also my Void Sand. If you, Sect Master, don’t stand up for me on this matter, what’s the point of me staying in the Heavenly Artifact Sect?"
Only now did Bu Tangtang realize that there was no so-called sect-existence crisis that needed the Space Stones and Space Wood; it was all just an excuse Han Weicheng made up to scam him out of his items.
Even the Heavenly Artifact Sect’s Sect Master, Tie Jinyi, was helpless in this situation. Han Weicheng had the ability to get things done, but his skill at deceiving those above and below was also noticeable.
He had used the destruction of the Dual Soul Sect as an excuse to trick Elder Bu Tangtang out of his possessions.
Were the possessions of Elder Bu Tangtang so easy to take? Even he, as the Sect Master, couldn’t just take Bu Tangtang’s materials at will. Han Weicheng truly did not know his limits.
It wasn’t just the Sect Master who was unwilling to get involved in this matter; the other elders also stayed silent.
One could not offend Elder Bu Tangtang; he was the only Artifact Refiner in the Heavenly Artifact Sect capable of creating top-tier Spiritual Artifacts.
If they offended Bu Tangtang, who would they go to for refining top-tier Spiritual Artifacts in the future?
But Han Weicheng couldn’t be offended either; lately, his luck had been extremely good, and he had become the head of the Heavenly Device Pavilion.
It could be said that most elders of the Heavenly Artifact Sect have benefited from Han Weicheng.
As Bu Tangtang spat fire in his rant, Han Weicheng’s voice resounded at the entrance of the hall:
"Elder Bu, you should be responsible for your words. How fitting is it for you to slander another elder who diligently works for the sect like this?"
Elder Bu Tangtang was startled, and then it clicked—he realized Han Weicheng had returned and was even more upset, leaving his seat and grabbing Han Weicheng:
"Mister Han, hand over my possessions."
"Elder Bu, please return to your seat. How is this decent behavior during a sect meeting?"
Sect Master Tie Jinyi was quite helpless and could only intervene by voicing his concern.
Bu Tangtang snorted, somewhat reluctantly returning to his seat, but his eyes stayed fixed on Han Weicheng.
It was as if the moment he looked away, Han Weicheng would vanish into thin air.
Tie Jinyi also looked at Han Weicheng, his tone turning serious:
"Elder Han, what exactly is going on here?"
Han Weicheng clasped his fist:
"Sect Master, fellow elders, I really didn’t deceive Elder Bu. I believe everyone should know about the destruction of the Dual Soul Sect, right?"
Everyone nodded. There were two matters concerning this grand assembly. The first matter was indeed the annihilation of the Dual Soul Sect.
Sect Master Tie Jinyi wanted to remind all the elders to avoid provoking the Blue Star Sect at all costs. It was a mad Sect, with an even madder Sect Master.
A Sect Master capable of killing someone in the Primordial Soul Realm could just as well obliterate a whole Sect.
Han Weicheng sighed:
"I was worried that our Heavenly Artifact Sect would follow in the footsteps of the Dual Soul Sect, and that’s why I urgently sought the items from Elder Bu Tangtang.
Moreover, since the Sect Master had summoned the grand assembly, I didn’t arrive right away."
Including Sect Master Tie Jinyi, no one interrupted Han Weicheng’s story, knowing there must be more to his explanation.
"The person who destroyed the Dual Soul Sect is named Ding Huan, the Sect Master of the Blue Star Sect..."
Han Weicheng didn’t need to finish for everyone knew this. Ding Huan, the Sect Master of the Blue Star Sect, had obliterated the Dual Soul Sect, a fact known throughout the Taoist Realm.
But what Han Weicheng said next sent shivers down everyone’s spine and a cold sweat down their backs.
"After wiping out the Dual Soul Sect, Ding Huan immediately came to our Heavenly Artifact Sect. Seeing Ding Huan’s fierce demeanor in Sky Device City, I knew something was terribly wrong.
Luckily, I knew Ding Huan and sent him a message right away, then he came to the Heavenly Device Pavilion to find me..."
Han Weicheng intended to say that he had stepped up to stop Ding Huan proactively. However, remembering that Manager Zhan was aware of the incident, he changed his story to having sent a message at the last moment.
"Elder Han, our Heavenly Artifact Sect hasn’t offended Ding Huan, has it?"
An elder couldn’t help standing up, his tone quite off.
Ding Huan’s notorious reputation was to blame.
Han Weicheng sighed:
"This is my fault. In the past, Ding Huan saved my life. Then he wanted our Sect’s Artifact Refining techniques and secret techniques, which I refused to share, resulting in bad blood..."
This was a concocted story by Han Weicheng, who was simply too afraid to die and had fabricated an excuse.
If Ding Huan truly desired the Heavenly Artifact Sect’s refining secrets, Han Weicheng would have without hesitations handed over everything he controlled.
But he thought Ding Huan wouldn’t care about the Artifact Refining Sect’s techniques.
What he didn’t know was that Ding Huan had originally approached him precisely for those basic Artifact Refining techniques, as well as to form a bond with him.
Always judging others by his standards, a true small-minded person.
"Ahh, Elder Han, you should have just given him some Artifact Refining techniques. Indeed, thanks to elders like you who put the Sect above everything, our Heavenly Artifact Sect thrives."
Tie Jinyi sighed and took the initiative to speak.
"Elder Han, where is... Sect Master Ding?"
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The previous elder’s main concern wasn’t actually that Han Weicheng had kept secrets for the Sect, but rather whether Ding Huan would continue to target the Heavenly Artifact Sect.
Han Weicheng wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead:
"I arranged to meet Sect Master Ding at the Heavenly Device Pavilion. As soon as he saw me, he asked if we were colluding with the Gods. It scared me witless, and I immediately denied it.
Sect Master Ding left upon hearing my denial, but I dared not let him leave; if he did, he might have come to extinguish our Sect.
So I hurriedly sent him a message to ask what kind of Magical Treasures he needed, and if there was any way I, Han Weicheng, could be of assistance.
Thankfully, Sect Master Ding, perhaps still remembering our old acquaintance, came back and requested a few materials.
Indeed, they were exceedingly rare materials. I couldn’t allow him to find another excuse, so I immediately went to Elder Bu to take the materials..."
"After obtaining the materials, he didn’t say much else?" asked Tie Jinyi again.
Han Weicheng heaved a sigh of relief:
"Fortunately, after he got the materials, he seemed to appreciate my attitude, and even gave me a True Star Pill.
He also told me, if there’s anything I need help with in the future, I could take the Jade Bottle to find him."
Tie Jinyi slammed the table:
"Elder Han, you did the right thing. If it wasn’t for you, our Heavenly Artifact Sect might have become the next Dual Soul Sect by now."
"Ah, Elder Han, how could you let Sect Master Ding follow you to the Heavenly Device Pavilion? What if you had angered him? You should’ve stopped him right away, inviting Sect Master Ding on the spot..."
The elder, who was extremely worried about Ding Huan, quickly spoke.
Bu Tangtang also came to understand that Han Weicheng was indeed telling the truth.
With a face full of shame, he approached Han Weicheng and bowed:
"Elder Han, I was too rash before and wronged you. I am willing to accept whatever punishment you think is fitting."
Han Weicheng magnanimously gestured with his hand:
"We are all elders of the Heavenly Artifact Sect and should unite and exert ourselves for the Sect. You are taking it too far with your words."
"Yes, yes," agreed Bu Tangtang hastily.
At this moment, the elder sitting on the left spoke up:
"Sect Master, since Ding Huan has given Elder Han Weicheng a Jade Bottle, could we possibly request Sect Master Ding’s assistance with the troublesome matter we discussed earlier?"
Han Weicheng didn’t know what the previous discussion entailed, but the proposition stunned him.
Damn, I’ve just managed to bluff Ding Huan into leaving, and now you’re bringing up another mess? Whoever wishes to may ask for help, don’t expect me, Han Weicheng, to face Ding Huan again.
(Today’s update ends here, friends. Good night! On a quest for monthly ticket support!!!)