Chapter 418 - 225: Red Butterfly Gold Seal Lock

Generally, elders of the Disciplinary Hall rarely manage the affairs of the Outer Sect Disciplinary Hall, but Ya Kuan’s presence here is entirely due to the mess created by the Fifth Division’s mission to Jiuli State.

This mission to aid Jiuli State saw the heaviest casualties among the various Disciplinary Halls, particularly the Fifth Peak.

Including Tian Qiweng, five disciples perished.

The remaining disciples, including Liou Yuan, are all injured, and many have yet to recover, standing in the hall, teetering.

This incident naturally alarmed the Inner Sect Disciplinary Hall, prompting Elder Ya Kuan to make the trip.

Although Yan Yingsi had already reported the matter of the magical cave to the higher-ups while in Qingbao County, the Disciplinary Hall executives still sent an elder for a face-to-face inquiry.

In the hall, Yan Yingsi’s voice gently narrated the details of the journey to Qingbao County, eventually discussing the victory in the magical cave and thwarting Linlang Domain’s plot.

At this point, the icy severity in Mr. Ya’s eyes finally receded somewhat.

It wasn’t until Yan Yingsi displayed the array of rare spiritual items and materials retrieved from the magical cave before Ya Kuan that the elder’s gaze softened.

"Although there were significant casualties, thwarting Linlang Domain’s covert scheme this time does count as redeeming your mistakes."

As Ya Kuan looked at the spiritual objects laid out before him, his gaze towards Yan Yingsi still carried a hint of reproach.

"But your actions remain too reckless. Now that you hold the position of Division Captain, you can’t act as unscrupulously as before."

"Not only must you safeguard your life, but you also bear the heavy responsibility of the survival of your entire team. Think carefully and act resolutely to ensure everyone’s safety and live up to the trust given. During this magical cave mission, you committed a grave error."

"Disciple acknowledges the guilt!" Despite her unruly nature, Yan Yingsi dared not defy Ya Kuan, slightly lowering her head as her hoarse voice echoed in the hall.

"Our Disciplinary Hall has always been clear with rewards and punishments: contributions are rewarded, mistakes are punished, and cannot offset each other."

Ya Kuan’s eyes swept over Yan Yingsi, his authoritative voice pronouncing her punishment: "After this matter concludes, head to the Criminal Law Department to receive your punishment."

"Disciple accepts the punishment!" Yan Yingsi did not say more.

After dealing with Yan Yingsi, Liou Yuan saw Ya Kuan’s gaze shift onto him.

To hold a position like elder in the Disciplinary Hall, Ya Kuan indeed boasts formidable achievements, having stained his hands with the blood of over twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Though merely glancing at him, Liou Yuan felt entirely uneasy, goosebumps rising all over.

Fortunately, Ya Kuan wasn’t as harsh towards Liou Yuan as he was with Yan Yingsi; his stern eyes softened, perhaps recognizing Liou Yuan’s identity.

"In the battle of the magical cave, you journeyed thousands of miles to aid, setting up an array that annihilated over a hundred demon cultivators, earning the highest merit."

"Among these spiritual items are five Foundation Establishment level objects. You may choose one as a reward."

Ya Kuan gestured towards a pile of spiritual objects, indicating Liou Yuan to make his selection.

With joy in his eyes, Liou Yuan was visibly pleased.

He had previously heard from Wind Chasing Division disciples about the Disciplinary Hall executives being quite generous, with a large portion of seized spiritual items being rewarded.

Upon understanding Ya Kuan’s implication, his eyes immediately brightened.

Among the items brought back from the magical cave, there were indeed two pieces he particularly favored.

Since Ya Kuan had spoken, Liou Yuan wouldn’t be reserved with him.

"Disciple accepts the reward!" Solemnly, he first bowed to Ya Kuan before stepping forward to the small mountain-like pile of spiritual objects to make his stop.

His eyes immediately locked onto two items.

A bone almost as thick as Liou Yuan’s thigh bone.

The surface of the white bone rippled with patterns as fine as cobwebs, through which liquid silver mercury seemed to flow. When the pool water in the hall reflected upon the bone, it refracted peacock feather-like iridescence.

Along the edge of the bone grew irregular spiral protrusions, each with naturally carved texture.

Liou Yuan had used the Fixed Star Compass to scan this bone in the magical cave before.

It’s from a Foundation Establishment demon beast known as the Cangwu Mountain-Shaking Ape.

The Cangwu Mountain-Shaking Ape possesses immense strength, capable of moving mountains with its bare hands.

This section of bone is a forearm bone of the ape, containing abundant demonic power from when it was alive.

Whether used as artifact refining material or for alchemy, it’s an excellent material—primarily because it’s easy to sell.

Both artifact refiners and alchemists are willing to pay a high price for it, valued between four hundred to five hundred merit points.

The other item is a blood-colored crystal.

Within the crystal is sealed a curled butterfly silhouette, its wings intricately patterned. Whenever someone approaches, the blood-colored crystal starts pulsating like a heart, making the entire spiritual object emit a compelling pressure.

Blood beads seep from the crystal’s surface, flowing slowly along the spiritual object’s texture, lighting up a glaring red as it passes.

It’s called the Red Butterfly Gold Seal Lock.

Created by Linlang Domain’s demon cultivators using secret techniques, it’s a Foundation Establishment spiritual object that can autonomously absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

The butterfly silhouette’s patterns can connect with Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, often used on the array nucleus to sustain the array’s spiritual power for long durations without decline.

The value of this Red Butterfly Gold Seal Lock naturally isn’t below that of the Cangwu Mountain-Shaking Ape’s forearm bone.

Especially for Array Masters, it’s a rare Foundation Establishment spiritual object.

These two Foundation Establishment spiritual objects are the most valuable among this magical cave’s harvest.

Liou Yuan wants them both, but obviously, he can only take one.

After a brief reflection, he reached out and picked up the Red Butterfly Gold Seal Lock.

"The Cangwu Mountain-Shaking Ape’s forearm bone is indeed easy to sell and can be exchanged for a considerable sum."