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Chapter 373 Nobody Believes Good People Get Good Fortune
Tie Shengrong initially wanted to refuse outright, arguing that the Incense Burning Sect could not possibly practice the demonic sect's techniques.

But things are different now; the Incense Burning Sect has fallen on hard times.

In the past, the disciples of the Incense Burning Sect had more pills than they could consume, because the Longevity Hall specially prepared pills for the sect's disciples, and many small sects also contributed various rare and precious materials every year.

With no shortage of materials and skilled alchemists, it's naturally easy for disciples of the Burning Incense Sect to cultivate to the level of Qi Refining Body.

Even the most excruciating pain of body tempering can be offset by Vajra Powder, so this sect's power is naturally stronger than others.

However, the lineage of Changsheng Hall has been wiped out, and no one will come to pay tribute anymore. Fenxiang Sect has become extremely poor, and apart from the sect leader's decent cultivation, there is really nothing else to offer.

The Azure Dragon Body Refining Method could save a lot of resources and ensure the cultivation needs of his disciples again. How could Tie Shengrong not be tempted?

As for using the Beast Blood Pill for cultivation, Tie Shengrong had heard about it before. The Qinghe Sword Sect didn't care, so it seemed that the Yellow Spring Sect had indeed found a different path and didn't need to kill people to cultivate like the Demonic Sect.

Aside from the questionable origin of the cultivation method, there seems to be nothing wrong with this Azure Dragon Body Refining Method.

Not only that, it can also enable disciples to develop a secret technique similar to a supernatural power, allowing them to use their stomachs as storage bags and to refine a bellyful of poisonous water that corrodes spiritual energy. According to the description of the secret technique, this poisonous water is also a powerful means of killing enemies.

With so many benefits, even if it meant enduring some criticism, Tie Shengrong was truly tempted.

He was such a pragmatic person that he didn't mind bowing down to the Yellow Springs Sect or practicing any kind of demonic art, as long as he could help the Incense Burning Sect overcome its difficulties.

The only question is, what does the Yellow Springs Sect want?

At this point in the conversation, Huangquan Sect only offered benefits and didn't mention any requests, which made Tie Shengrong somewhat worried.

Tie Shengrong asked, "Now that you've covered the benefits, what price does the Yellow Springs Sect want?"

Fang Hao said righteously, "No price is required. The Yellow Springs Sect is willing to support the disciples of the Incense Burning Sect in their cultivation. However, if the disciples of the Incense Burning Sect truly master this supernatural power, they should contribute to the Green Coffin Mountain, which has been contaminated by the Corrosive Poison. Only the poisonous water refined by this body-refining technique can neutralize the Corrosive Poison. Only in this way can the veins of Green Coffin Mountain be repaired to prevent this place from becoming a dead land and harming countless lives."

Upon hearing this, Tie Shengrong's puzzled expression turned into shock.

"Junior Nephew Fang, is this really true?"

"It's true."

Tie Shengrong couldn't help but ask again, "But that Green Coffin Mountain is a problem for the Incense Burning Sect. The Yellow Spring Sect has nothing to do with it. Why should they pay such a high price for it?"

Fang Hao countered, "To benefit all people within one's power, isn't that what righteous cultivators should do?"

Tie Shengrong could only smile bitterly. These were all just slogans. Apart from the Qinghe Sword Sect, who had actually done it? Even the Qinghe Sword Sect only cared about the two banks of the Qinghe River; they couldn't concern themselves with the troubles in other places.

It is illogical that the Huangquan Sect, located far in the northern frontier, would travel thousands of miles to help at Qingguan Mountain.

Tie Shengrong shook his head and said, "I can't figure it out, and I can't explain it. Your Huangquan Sect is developing so rapidly, and your master's cultivation is improving so quickly, yet you're still giving away benefits to others everywhere? There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world."

Fang Hao said, "Uncle Tie, do you think that as long as there is a reward, it must be obtained through various calculations, and not simply doing good deeds?"

Tie Shengrong said, "That's just how things are in the world. Otherwise, why would the Qinghe Sword Sect only have a few dozen people?"

Tie Shengrong had seen many people who talked about benevolence and morality but actually used good deeds to gain personal benefits. He was afraid that the Yellow Spring Sect was the same. He wondered if the demonic sect's techniques had some flaws and would become a handle to control the Incense Burning Sect when the time came.

It's normal for good people not to be rewarded. Your Yellow Spring Sect has been developing rapidly, with its power and cultivation increasing by leaps and bounds. Who would believe that you are good people?

Fang Hao had also had this doubt. There are only so many benefits in the world; the bad guys have already taken a lot, and the good guys still have to give benefits to others. How can one become stronger?

The Incense Burning Sect is a case in point. Although the sect has abundant resources, if you don't seize them, where will the benefits come from?
But after joining the Yellow Springs Sect, he inquired carefully for a long time, asking about all the experiences of Chen Ye in getting rich.

Chen Ye never hid these small matters; he always made sure his disciples knew who their sect leader was so that he could set rules.

After careful study, Fang Hao came to only one conclusion: good people are truly rewarded.

Chen Ye never calculated what benefits he could gain from helping others.

What benefits could a group of rogue cultivators possibly gain from the Hundred Seas Valley incident? He risked his life to save it, and in the end, all he got was some reputation, while he offended the Mirage Sect and the Incense Burning Sect.

The Northern Frontier was subjected to a blood sacrifice by the Nirvana Sect. Chen Ye, a person at the Gang Sha realm, went to save people, even though he was prepared to die. Did he not know in advance that hundreds of thousands of people would die in the Northern Frontier, which would be a good opportunity to collect the Myriad Soul Banner?

Chen Ye would rather no one in the northern frontier die than have hundreds of thousands more ghost soldiers.

Besides, which demon's Ten Thousand Souls Banner doesn't have restrictions to bind vengeful spirits?
But Chen Yefan had a selfish motive: wasn't he afraid of these evil spirits turning against him?

Who would build a city where humans and ghosts live together to shelter these wandering spirits? It's only because Chen Ye couldn't bear to see them suffer and promised to give these wandering spirits a place to rest.

The Yellow Springs Sect relies on incense offerings for cultivation, but Chen Ye is different. He has enough connections, secret techniques, and resources to rent a house on both sides of the Qinghe River and cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage in peace.

The reason for doing all this is entirely for the slogan of the Yellow Springs Sect—to ensure that good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished in this world.

Rumor has it that this was also a promise Chen Ye made to Su Chunyi.

It was precisely because of this statement that Su Chunyi believed Chen Ye was a like-minded person, which is why the two factions had such a close relationship.

Recalling all this, Fang Hao couldn't help but sigh, "Uncle Tie, you don't believe that good people will be rewarded, and I didn't believe it before either. But now, the Yellow Springs Sect is writing the story of cause and effect in this world, so it's time for us to be flexible. I'll give you this Azure Dragon Body Refining Method. Whether you want my Yellow Springs Sect's Beast Blood Pill or to accept the karma of Green Coffin Mountain is up to you."

Fang Hao handed over the secret technique and turned to leave. Tie Shengrong was about to speak to stop him when Fang Hao suddenly turned around and added, "I almost forgot the crucial point. If you really want your disciples to cultivate this Azure Dragon Body Refining Method, you must not reveal it casually. The origin of this method is somewhat troublesome, and once you get involved, it will be a major karmic consequence."

Tie Shengrong asked in confusion, "Where did they get this demonic sect secret technique?"

Fang Hao explained, "Of course it's one of the eighteen Venerable Masters of the Demonic Sect, the Azure Dragon Venerable Master who fought three against one at Rift Sky Mountain. My Uncle was also at Rift Sky Mountain at the time, so he should know how powerful this Venerable Master is."

"Did you steal this secret technique from this demon?"

Tie Shengrong was extremely shocked. The Azure Dragon Lord was incredibly powerful back then, and he knew he was no match for him. He never expected this thing to cause such trouble. If the Azure Dragon Lord found out, the Incense Burning Sect would be in trouble. It seems this secret technique cannot be practiced.

But Fang Hao's next words struck Tie Shengrong like a thunderbolt.

"It's not about stealing. The Azure Dragon Lord has already died at the hands of my Yellow Springs Sect, as have the Crimson Serpent Demon Sect and the Nirvana Sect. Of the eighteen true Demon Lords, three have already died at the hands of my Yellow Springs Sect. Our enmity with the Demon Sect is too great. If the Incense Burning Sect were to cultivate this secret technique, they might be considered allies of my Yellow Springs Sect, which could easily invite retaliation from the Demon Sect."

"So, Uncle-Master, you should think it over carefully. Once you've made up your mind, you can come find me anytime."

After saying these words, Fang Hao turned and left once again.

This time he was really gone, leaving everyone in the room speechless with shock.

(End of this chapter)