Compensation

The members of the Six Monarchs Alliance could vaguely see the figures of Luo Feng, White Mist Monarch, and Prison Wind Monarch through the damaged building, and none of them dared to approach as they trembled in fear.

White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch were terrified, fearing they would end up like Thousand Eyes Monarch.

"We had nothing to do with it," White Mist Monarch said urgently.

"That was Thousand Eyes Monarch's prey; she wouldn't have allowed us to interfere," Prison Wind Monarch added. "We even tried to persuade her, considering it was the family of an Eternal True God, and we shouldn't go too far. But she didn't listen at all!"

White Mist Monarch chimed in, "Most of the Eternal True Gods in Hu Yang City know each other, so we have to be more restrained in our actions. But Thousand Eyes Monarch was reckless and out of control..."

Luo Feng frowned slightly.

White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch immediately fell silent.

"The information I have also indicates that it was Thousand Eyes Monarch who did this. That's why you're able to avoid punishment," Luo Feng said coldly.

White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch let out a sigh of relief. Only when facing this Luo He did they feel the suffocating pressure. They had no doubt that if they said the wrong thing, Luo He would kill them without hesitation.

"The one who directly took action, Thousand Eyes Monarch, has been killed. As for you five, never mind, you'll be fined 300,000 Universe Sands, and I'll let you live," Luo Feng said indifferently.

"300,000 Universe Sands?" White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch exchanged glances, and they quickly used their communication devices to contact the other three members.

They feared Luo He.

But 300,000 Universe Sands was a significant amount of wealth. Split five ways, each of them would need to come up with 60,000 Universe Sands! They needed a lot of resources to cultivate, purchase inheritances, secret treasures, and weapons, so most of them couldn't come up with that much.

"Luo He, we've contacted the other three members," White Mist Monarch said, trying to be agreeable, "but we've consumed a lot of resources ourselves, and we can't come up with that much Universe Sand."

"If you can't pay, you can die," Luo Feng said, looking at them with no sympathy for the Eternal True Gods of the dark forces.

"No, no..." Prison Wind Monarch quickly explained, "We can sell secret treasures and weapons to gather some Universe Sands, but we've never offended you before, Luo He. The matter of the Qi Feng family had nothing to do with us, and we're innocent. Could you reduce the penalty? 300,000 Universe Sands is a lot of pressure on us."

"Are you dark forces starting to reason now?" Luo Feng said, smiling faintly. "Aren't you always hunting? Picking a lot of prey at random in your territory, killing them recklessly—did those prey provoke you?"

White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch fell silent.

"Killing and plundering all beings for your own gain—if I killed all of you, none of you would be innocent! It's just that the Origin Continent is full of you lot, and a small Eternal True God like me can't control it all. But if you fall into my hands, I'll kill you or fine you, and you have a problem with that?" Luo Feng looked at them, "Since you want to haggle, the price for your lives has changed—it's now 500,000 Universe Sands."

"The five Eternal True Gods of the Six Monarchs Alliance must pay 500,000 Universe Sands to survive. If you can't pay, you die," Luo Feng said leisurely, "I'll give you one day to prepare."

"500,000 Universe Sands?" White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch trembled.

"Any objections?" Luo Feng asked, looking at them.

"No objections, no objections," White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch immediately shook their heads, not daring to argue anymore.

"By the way, do me a favor and pass a message to the three Eternal True Gods of Yun Bao Lou," Luo Feng instructed. "Tell them that Yun Bao Lou swallowed the resources of two families. Considering that they didn't slaughter recklessly, their fine will be the same as yours—500,000 Universe Sands. They have one day to prepare."

"Yun Bao Lou's fine is also 500,000 Universe Sands?" White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch felt slightly relieved.

It seemed that they weren't the only ones in trouble.

"We will definitely pass the message," White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch quickly agreed.

"You only have one day."

After saying that, Luo Feng collected the terrified Qi Feng siblings who were hiding in the corner, then left with Moro Sa.

Whoosh.

With a few steps, they were already out of the Six Monarchs Alliance headquarters, and then they took to the sky on their flying boat.

White Mist Monarch and Prison Wind Monarch watched them leave in silence.

"The City Lord's Mansion ultimately bowed to this Luo He. We have no way to resist," Prison Wind Monarch sighed.

"That idiot Thousand Eyes Monarch—I've always told her not to target Eternal True God forces when hunting prey; it only brings endless trouble. But she wouldn't listen. She's dead now, and we each have to pay 100,000 Universe Sands because of her."

"Dark Monarch is also an idiot. He told us to negotiate with Luo He, and as a result, the fine went from 300,000 to 500,000 Universe Sands," Prison Wind Monarch said through gritted teeth.

"Luo He asked us to pass on a message, so we'll pass it on to Yun Bao Lou," White Mist Monarch said, taking out a communication device to relay the message.

Yun Bao Lou's branch in Hu Yang City was guarded by three Eternal True Gods.

Yun Bao Lou had the backing of a Chaos Sovereign, so even the branch in Hu Yang City was given face by all sides, and no one would easily provoke Yun Bao Lou. Even the Shiguo forces wouldn't easily clash with such a powerful force.

"What?" The master of Yun Bao Lou and the two deputy masters were stunned when they received the message.

"This Luo He dares to demand 500,000 Universe Sands from us?"

"Our Yun Bao Lou was founded by Tian Bao Hou, and he dares to insult us like this?"

In Hu Yang City, who didn't show Yun Bao Lou some respect?

Large forces like Yun Bao Lou operated above the fray. Although they didn't have the same status as the Yan Feng Pavilion, they still frequently interacted with the five major families.

"What do we do?" The master of Yun Bao Lou, surrounded by black mist, had a giant single eye filled with anger.

"This Luo He is too much, but we can't report this to the Marquis. First, this was a private affair, and if the Marquis found out, he would severely punish us. Second, Yun Bao Lou has businesses in almost every city in Yuguo, with countless affairs accumulating in each city. The Marquis wouldn't bother with such trifles."

Because the Marquis didn't care about such minor matters and only managed the final accounts, they dared to use Yun Bao Lou's name to make personal gains.

If they were just ordinary Eternal True Gods, forcibly taking all the resources of two formation experts' families would have caused a significant backlash. Someone like Thousand Eyes Monarch could only force the transfer of resources by 'killing.'

But with the name of Yun Bao Lou, they could intimidate all sides and quietly get things done.

Over the long years, they had become very adept at this.

The income from Yun Bao Lou was too little; the real profits came from these under-the-table gains.

"500,000 Universe Sands is too much," the master said. "I will visit Wei Shen Jun. If she is willing to help, we should be able to resolve this."

The two deputy masters nodded.

"Yes, Wei Shen Jun."

"If she is willing to help, this will be a small matter."

500,000 Universe Sands was a lot for them. They would have to sell their armor and weapons to come up with the amount, which would drain them dry, so they were naturally looking for a way to delay.

After considering it, they realized the five major families wouldn't dare provoke Luo He, so they had to rely on Wei Shen Jun.

"I'll go now," the master of Yun Bao Lou said, not daring to delay, and immediately went to visit Wei Shen Jun.

Not long after.

The master of Yun Bao Lou returned.

"How did it go?" The two deputy masters felt uneasy; if there was good news, they would have been informed in advance.

The giant single eye of the master of Yun Bao Lou was filled with frustration. "Wei Shen Jun refused and even scolded us, telling us to obediently hand over the 500,000 Universe Sands. She assessed that if we don't pay, Luo He will likely take action."

"Does Luo He dare to kill us?" one deputy master panicked.

"He dared to kill members of the five major families. Do you think he won't dare to kill us? Sigh, the Marquis won't get involved in disputes among us Eternal True Gods," the master of Yun Bao Lou said, shaking his head. "Forget it, let's just tolerate this Luo He. His arrogance will eventually bring about his downfall."

"Threatening the five major families, intimidating us—his arrogance will eventually backfire," the two deputy masters lamented, pained by the loss of Universe Sands.

"We'll each contribute to the 500,000 Universe Sands," the master of Yun Bao Lou said.

"When you were collecting benefits, you took half, and we shared the other half. This time, you should pay 250,000 Universe Sands, and we'll split the remaining 250,000," the two deputy masters said, sticking together.

"I can't come up with 250,000 Universe Sands right now."

"You can sell your treasures or borrow."

"This Luo He is ruthless, demanding that the Six Monarchs Alliance pay 500,000 Universe Sands?" The Six Monarchs Alliance was also struggling to come up with the 500,000 Universe Sands.

On this day.

Luo Feng's forcible entry into the Six Monarchs Alliance headquarters was not concealed, so the news naturally spread in Hu Yang City. The leaders of the Six Monarchs Alliance and Yun Bao Lou were selling treasures to gather Universe Sands, and word slowly got out.

He killed Thousand Eyes Monarch and demanded that the Six Monarchs Alliance and Yun Bao Lou each hand over 500,000 Universe Sands?

This news made the various forces in Hu Yang City take notice. After more than twenty eras of silence, Luo He still had his aggressive temperament.

"Luo He."

White Mist Monarch and the master of Yun Bao Lou came together to Tian Yan Gate to visit Luo Feng!

Luo Feng's temporary residence in Tian Yan Gate was not a secret to the Eternal True Gods of Hu Yang City.

"They came within a day," Luo Feng said, getting up, with Shang Tian Yan and Moro Sa following.

"It was our recklessness that angered you, Lord Luo He. We ask for your forgiveness," White Mist Monarch respectfully presented a jade bottle. "Here are 500,000 Universe Sands, all accounted for."

"Please forgive us, Lord Luo He," the master of Yun Bao Lou said humbly, presenting another jade bottle. "Here are 500,000 Universe Sands, and we have also properly settled the two families."

Shang Tian Yan watched, feeling deeply moved.

Shang Tian Yan's disciples and the Qi Feng siblings, who had been rescued, also witnessed the scene from a distance.

Two major forces in Hu Yang City respectfully visited, handing over 500,000 Universe Sands each without daring to complain. This scene had a significant impact on those disciples and the Qi Feng siblings.

"Alright, you can go now," Luo Feng said, collecting the two jade bottles and confirming that the Universe Sands were all there.

White Mist Monarch and the master of Yun Bao Lou bowed and then left.

After they left, the disciples watching from afar began to discuss what they had seen.

"Did you see the power of Lord Luo He?" a woman next to Mo Yu Liuxing exclaimed. "Liuxing, I heard that you had the chance to follow Lord Luo He? But you gave it up?"

"I didn't want to take risks," Mo Yu Liuxing smiled at his wife. "Although I gave it up, it was my second brother who ultimately followed him. Besides, I met you, my senior sister, here at Tian Yan Gate."

The woman smiled, sighing, "But you did miss a great opportunity." She felt a bit sorry for her husband.

In the path of cultivation, she knew how important a great opportunity could be.

Shang Tian Yan and Luo Feng walked side by side within Tian Yan Gate.

"One day, 1 million Universe Sands, and they obediently handed it over. I've learned something new," Shang Tian Yan said with a sigh.

"The three Eternal True Gods who died—after their deaths, their families probably won't have an easy time," Luo Feng said. "I know you'll take care of them, but since I gained some wealth because of them, I should offer some help."

Luo Feng handed a jade bottle to Shang Tian Yan. "There are only 30,000 Universe Sands inside, not much, but you can use it to help those three families."

"30,000 Universe Sands is a lot. Ordinary Eternal True Gods would struggle to gather that much by selling all their treasures," Shang Tian Yan said quickly. "It doesn't take much to settle the families."

"You handle it as you see fit," Luo Feng said, placing the jade bottle in Shang Tian Yan's hand.

Shang Tian Yan didn't refuse further.

Luo Feng looked at the distant night sky. "I plan to go into seclusion for a while. Take care of yourself."

His wealth was now sufficient; it was time for his third body refinement.