After all, these two also wanted to take a share of the spoils and leave. Although the spoils of the Tribulation realm weren’t particularly appealing to Immortals, no matter how small a mosquito is, it’s still meat. Why wouldn’t they want resources they could get for free?
Lin Yun looked at the two, sneering, “When Bao Gang told me to take the lead and scout earlier, you both stayed silent. Now you say I’m unfair, but who’s really the unfair one here?”
Lin Yun continued, “Looking back, the danger just now indeed posed no real threat to the six of us Immortals. But who could’ve known the depth of that danger beforehand? It might’ve been something that could’ve killed me, for all we knew. I took on that risk and claimed these spoils first. If you’re unhappy, you could’ve taken the lead yourselves. If there were spoils, you could’ve kept them, and I wouldn’t have said a word!”
“Lin Yun, you… you’re determined to hog it all, aren’t you?” Bao Gang’s face turned ashen.
“Exactly,” Lin Yun replied calmly.
“Enough, stop arguing! What’s the point of fighting over these measly spoils?” Teng Hong from Taixu Tavern said.
Then, Teng Hong turned to Bao Gang, “Bao Gang, the dangers ahead are unknown. Causing internal conflict now isn’t wise, and as team leader, you should know that!”
Bao Gang could only let out a cold grunt, saying no more.
Deep down, Bao Gang knew that since Lin Yun had claimed the spoils first and was resolute about keeping them, there was nothing he could do. He couldn’t exactly fight Lin Yun over it, could he?
Lin Yun said indifferently, “Bao Gang, if you’re not convinced, you can take the lead when we enter the main hall next. If you find any treasures first, you can keep them for yourself. Of course, if there’s any deadly danger, you’ll have to face it first too! How about it?”
Bao Gang’s eye twitched slightly. This castle that had suddenly appeared was eerie. Him taking the lead alone? He definitely wasn’t willing.
After all, they couldn’t predict what might happen next.
“Fine, we’ll all go in together next, no one needs to take the lead,” Bao Gang said coldly.
Bao Gang was worried that if Lin Yun took the lead again and found some supreme treasure inside, Lin Yun would claim it, and he’d lose out big time!
“That works.”
The other Immortals present nodded in agreement, also concerned that if Lin Yun took the lead again and found a great treasure, he’d keep it for himself.
With that, the six headed toward the castle’s main hall together.
The doors of the castle’s main hall were closed. As the group pushed them open, a surge of ancient, long-sealed air rushed out!
Who knew how many years it had been since anyone had entered this castle’s main hall?
What could be inside?
Under normal circumstances, after such a long time, ordinary buildings would’ve long decayed. The fact that this castle and its main hall still stood suggested some special formation was protecting it.
So, who built this place? And for what purpose?
Moreover, why had this castle sunk into the ground before? Why had it emerged from the earth after hundreds of thousands of years?
Lin Yun’s mind was filled with questions and doubts.
“Let’s go.”
The six cautiously stepped into the castle’s main hall.
It was a massive hall, eerily silent.
The hall was dimly lit, filled with an unpleasant, musty smell.
Lin Yun’s gaze swept across the hall. It was vast and empty, with a massive stone pillar in every corner.
The most striking feature, without a doubt, was a stone statue at the centre of the hall.
“This statue, it won’t pose any danger, will it?” Si Yuanfu from Taigu Sect said.
“Perhaps it’s an opportunity,” Gu Yangqiu from Tianqian Empire replied.
“Let’s go take a look together. Stay sharp and be ready to fight at any moment,” Bao Gang said, eyeing the statue ahead.
With that, the six approached the massive stone statue.
All six were cautious, weapons in hand, ready for battle. But even as they reached the statue, no danger emerged.
At this moment, all six stood before the statue.
The statue, about three metres tall, was of a stone lion, much like those placed at the gates of grand households.
“Looks like there’s no danger,” Bao Gang said with a smile, his tense nerves easing.
If the statue were dangerous, standing right in front of it should’ve triggered something by now.
Lin Yun had explored ruins before where stone creatures left by the ruin’s master would activate upon approach. But this statue didn’t.
“Let’s all spread out and investigate,” Bao Gang ordered.
Among the six, Teng Hong from Taixu Tavern went to explore other parts of the hall.
The remaining five, including Lin Yun, stayed by the statue, wondering if this centrally placed statue might hold some opportunity.
Bao Gang was the first to channel his internal energy into the statue, trying to trigger any potential opportunity.
Si Yuanfu from Taigu Sect probed the statue with his divine sense, also attempting to activate something.
But both their efforts yielded no results.
“Lin Yun, look here,” Mo Qing said, pointing to the lion’s neck.
Lin Yun looked closely and saw a string of beads hanging around the lion’s neck.
Due to the ages of dust, the beads were covered in a thick layer of grime, making them seem unremarkable. The entire lion was also coated in dust.
“Take a closer look. These beads seem unusual,” Mo Qing said.
“They are odd. Why would a stone lion have beads around its neck? It doesn’t fit,” Lin Yun said, examining them closely.
Lin Yun had noticed the beads earlier but hadn’t paid much attention initially.
Now, upon closer inspection, he saw something unusual.
Lin Yun was skilled in carving. Hanging a string of beads on a statue as decoration? It seemed completely out of place!
Hearing this, Bao Gang and the other two turned their attention to the beads on the lion’s neck.
“Everyone, let me take the risk and check these beads!”
Bao Gang reached out to touch the beads.
Buzz!
As soon as Bao Gang touched them, the beads flashed with light, and the dust covering them was instantly shaken off.
With the dust gone, the group could see the beads clearly.
They looked extraordinary, giving the immediate impression that these beads were no ordinary item!
“These beads feel remarkable to the touch. They’re definitely a treasure!” Bao Gang’s eyes lit up with excitement.
