Nine Evolutions of the True Spirit Chapter 414 - [Vicissitudes of Ocean Art]

After some careful consideration, Lu Ping decided it was best to consult with Jiang Tian-Lin on the matter.

Jiang Tian-Lin was already waiting for Lu Ping’s arrival at the entrance.

“Teacher!" Lu Ping bowed and greeted.

“How was Ice Frost Island? Was the trip fruitful?” Jiang Tian-Lin smiled.

“It was very rewarding. Thank you for giving me a chance, teacher.” Lu Ping replied before then expressing his thoughts.

Jiang Tian-Lin kept quiet for a while, and then said, “Huang Li Island’s development is astonishing. No one, including the sect, saw it coming. With the island reaching full capacity, it needs to expand in order to grow. Hmmm. It’s good that you brought this up with me. Recently, the island has gathered a lot of resources, and I assume you’ve amassed quite a bit of wealth. Junior Niece Hu is selling two Blood Condensation Pellets on the island every month, and you are still producing the required Blood Condensation Pellets requested by the sect each time. As an alchemist of the sect, you’ve never asked for alchemy materials, indicating that Huang Li Island has provided you with more than enough alchemy materials, let alone other resources.”

Realizing that Jiang Tian-Lin wasn’t done, Lu Ping kept quiet and waited patiently.

Jiang Tian-Lin was pleased with Lu Ping’s response, but he felt the need to clarify some things further. He said, “Many people in the sect have their eyes on this island. With your teacher’s reputation, my presence, and your strength, no one will voice their displease. However, the island is bound to become a cash cow sooner or later, which will inevitably cause an uproar. After all, the island is a property of the Zhen Ling Sect; it isn’t yours alone. While it’s an undeniable fact that you were the one that started the campaign and successfully recaptured the island, you didn’t pull it off single-handedly. Do you think you can win against invading enemies without the sect's assistance? Additionally, you and I are both aware that someone must have leaked your information to the enemy's bac

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