Chapter 408: Gathering and Separation Depends on People For a moment, the three people who had received such a huge benefit didn't know what to say. They couldn't politely refuse it, but they also felt that it was not something that could be dismissed with just a simple thank you. Otherwise, they would be too ungrateful. Didn't they see how the others were looking at them? "This incense is really precious. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I suggest you don't give it out easily. Giving it to your sect now or waiting until the next Divine Fire Domain opens in two or three hundred years will actually have no impact on your sect's profits. The biggest influence now and in the future may be on you yourselves. If someone in your sect really thinks you are too popular and wants to do something bad to you, and you can't handle it, this thing may give you a chance to turn things around. If you empty your foundation now, I'm afraid..." After hearing this, everyone knew what the boss meant. It was simply that they were no longer of any use and might be discarded. "Of course, I may be overthinking it, but I still advise you to be cautious. Even if you can't bear to hide it from the sect, I still suggest that you try it out. After you go out, once your sect really finds you and wants you to return to the sect, you might as well say that you didn't absorb the divine fire at all and see what your sect's attitude is. Don't worry, the disciples of your sect who know that you have absorbed the divine fire have either been dealt with by me, or have hidden selfish motives and will not easily spread the news. At least, they will not be leaked easily for the time being. The buffer time is enough for you to deal with the sects that come to you. Just in case, I mean just in case, if they find out that you haven’t absorbed the Divine Fire at all, and they don’t want you to return to the sect, then you should really think carefully about whether to hand over the Divine Fire Incense immediately.” Wu Jinliang at the entrance of the cave looked up at the stars, his mouth wide open with laughter, but this time he did not laugh out loud. He knew some things and now he finally understood the meaning of this scene. The boss is still the same boss. Hearing this, Tong Mingshan was fine, as he had drawn a clear line with the sect before coming in. However, An Wuzhi and Zhu Xiangxin were really distracted by these words. However, An Wuzhi quickly came to his senses and said, "Master, you are too serious. We have been abandoned. How can we go back?"

Although it seemed that the big boss was sincere and really wanted them to return to the sect, he dared not show any intention of breaking up now, if for no other reason but because he hadn't left yet and it was not safe. After all, he was once the leading disciple in the Tianyu Liuxing Conference, so he still has some shrewdness. Zhu Xiangxin, who had come to his senses, also insisted verbally: "Brother An is right, Boss..." "Hey!" Shi Chun raised his hand to stop him. "I didn't say anything empty words to you. I don't play empty words with my brothers. If you can go back, go back. A more complete cultivation method will not only benefit you, but also benefit us when you become successful in the future. You don't have to worry about the fact that you have the Fire God Incense in your hands being leaked out. Once the secret of finding the secret method of finding the Divine Fire is revealed, I will have my own way to give a satisfactory explanation to each faction, and it has nothing to do with you. Okay, this matter has been settled. You can handle it on your own. I won't force you. Don't bother talking about it now. It's meaningless." He was determined and drove everyone out. An Wuzhi and Zhu Xiangxin then realized that the boss really wanted to let them go. Everyone, including Tong Mingshan, discovered that although the boss came from a place of exile, he was actually a man with a broad mind. Although he was ruthless to outsiders, he was loyal to his own people. After coming out of the cave, the three thoughtful people subconsciously walked together. After looking at each other in bewilderment for a while, An Wuzhi suddenly sighed, "Let alone other things, based on the boss's actions, our calling you 'boss' for some time has not been in vain, and our getting along for this period of time is also worth it." Zhu Xiangxin, who was indeed moved, nodded slightly to show his agreement. He looked at the burning incense in his hand and said, "It can be regarded as helping us get on the horse and sending us on our way. No wonder the old saying goes that most of the loyal people are butchers, and most of the unfaithful people are scholars. If Zhu can really make a name for himself in the future, he will definitely not let him down..." Having said this, he suddenly realized that his last sentence seemed to reveal his intention to return to the sect, so he quickly changed the topic and asked the two people beside him, "What should we do if the sect really finds us later?" An Wuzhi shook his head, and used the same words he had used to deal with Shi Chun, "I have been abandoned like a shoe, how can I just go back when I want to?" It was just a response, but he didn't make any final decisions. Tong Mingshan was different. He said in a deep voice, "Before I came here, Bailian Sect had already contacted me and asked me to return to the sect. I have already drawn a clear line in front of them and made it clear that they will not come to me again." After hearing this, An and Zhu were both stunned and speechless, realizing that those sects were all the same kind of people. Inside the cave, Chu Jingtang and the others, who were confused, shook off Tong Mingshan and the other two, and came back to find Shi Chun. They didn't ask anything else, just asked him what they had been holding back on before. Big Beard Chu was the first to complain, "Boss, let them go if they want. We haven't treated them badly. We fought hard and gave them all the divine fire. This is already a huge benefit for them. We recognize that we are brothers. Now we have to take off our underwear and give it to them. Isn't it a bit too much?" Lao Changtai also responded immediately: "Yes, Boss, this Fire God Incense can definitely be sold at a sky-high price."

Chen Wuji said: "That's right, Boss. It is definitely enough resources for all of us to practice for a hundred years." Fang Zicheng held his forehead and smiled bitterly, "Boss, although we have made some money since we came in, we haven't gotten out yet. The good days haven't even started yet, so you're already squandering it. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" What he wanted to say was, you just came out of the land of exile, and after just a few days of good life, you're already squandering it like this? Some people secretly complained in their hearts that it was the behavior of nouveau riche. In short, everyone expressed their displeasure. Those three could return to the sect to enjoy a bright future and unlimited glory, but they could not go back. For them, as long as they could get out alive, for them, sticking together was still the best option. What if they don’t stick together? They have been expelled from the sect, and they have offended so many sects in the Divine Fire Region by following the leader. They don’t have any outstanding abilities to attract any protection. They are really unsure about going it alone, and they are worried that they will be killed. The thieves have already boarded the pirate ship and done what they did openly, with their faces exposed and without masks. How can they possibly get off the ship now? They are now the most staunch supporters of the Mingshan Sect. If anyone dares to disband the sect, they will not agree. What's wrong with Mingshan Sect being a weapon-making sect? What's wrong with me not being able to make weapons? It's always easy to get into trouble when dividing the family business. At this moment, Tong Mingshan's voice suddenly came from the cave entrance, "I have already drawn a clear line with the Bailian Sect and will not go back." Everyone looked back and saw Tong Mingshan striding into the cave, while Wu Jinliang, who was guarding the entrance cheerfully, did not even say a word to warn them in advance. That meant that Tong Mingshan must have heard everything they had just said, which made them feel a little embarrassed. They took the initiative to separate to both sides and make way. Tong Mingshan stood in front of Shi Chun, handed back the Fire God Incense and said, "I won't go back to Bailian Sect, I don't need this." After all, it was a secret method to find the divine fire. If he had not absorbed so much divine fire, he himself would not dare to guarantee whether he would be willing to return it. Shi Chun didn't take it, and smiled faintly: "It's okay, leave it in your hands. What if the Hundred Refining Sect comes looking for you again after you get out? You might as well decide based on the situation after you get out." The eyes of the others wandered, looking at this and that. Facing such a treasure, both sides were so noble and upright, which made them seem too mean just now. Tong Mingshan: "Boss, you know, I have already made it clear to Bailian Sect." Shi Chun: "I'll put it in your hands. If Bailian Sect doesn't look for you, then you can treat it as Mingshan Sect's treasure." Having said that and with such a firm attitude, what else could Tong Mingshan say? After hesitating for a moment, he finally put the things away silently. Shi Chun looked at the others and said loudly, "We are all brothers who have been through thick and thin together. Let's stop talking nonsense about dividing each other. Not to mention the three of them, even if you want to leave, I won't stop you after you leave. We are brothers, and I won't be stingy with the wealth I can give you." After saying that, he raised his hand and chased the group of people out. Regardless of whether they were satisfied with the explanation or not, the group left in silence. Seeing that everyone had left and everything was quiet, Wu Jinliang, who was at the entrance of the cave, stepped inside and whispered stealthily, "Should we let them go or not?" Shi Chun pursed his lips and whispered, "We finally found these people. They are capable, have a clean background, and have invested so much. When we knew that their sect was looking for them, we really didn't want them to leave. We didn't expect them to absorb so much divine fire at that time. It’s different now. It doesn’t matter whether we break up or not. I’m happy if they are willing to stay, and it’s okay if they want to return to their original sect. A forced melon is not sweet. Those brothers from Dong Jiuyuan can no longer provide benefits, so they all dispersed when they saw new goals. Whether it's the direct approach in the Land of Exile or the cover-up outside the Prison of Life, in my opinion, it's all the same. In the end, you have to pay tribute to the benefits first and then the person. Now that we can't produce anything, it's useless to say anything. When they see the formation when we go out, and with the preparations we made before, they will seriously consider whether to go or stay." Wu Jinliang was suspicious, "Then why did you give them the 'Fire God Incense'?" Shi Chun glanced at him and said, "You still don't understand? If they take the things, what's the problem if they leave? They don't dare to say anything after they leave. It only takes a word from us to destroy their sect. We don't need to worry about it. Their sect can pull them up. Why don't they give it to us?" Wu Jinliang waved his hand slightly, "I know that. What I mean is that the key thing will not be able to withstand the test next time the Divine Fire Domain is opened, and it will definitely be exposed."

Shi Chun sneered, "Aren't you thinking too far ahead? Why worry about nothing? By then, it must be useless because it has been left for too long. If they don't believe it, it can only mean one thing: we have been in vain two or three hundred years later, and we deserve to be held accountable." (End of this chapter)