Master Jiang's wealth exceeded Zhou Chun's expectations by a great margin.
Not to mention the more than twenty-four thousand Spirit Coins, even the elixirs he had crafted were no ordinary items.
Among them were three types of elixirs that could enhance the Mana of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Progression Phase, totaling four bottles and altogether worth over ten thousand Spirit Coins.
In addition, among the healing pills, there were several with exceptionally good effects.
And in his Storage Pouch, there were also many rare alchemy materials, each of great value.
But the truly important items were an Alchemy Furnace found in his Storage Pouch, as well as a few often-used high-grade, second-order Magic Artifacts.
The Pill Furnace was a mid-grade, second-order Magic Artifact, and just this item alone was worth as much as a low-grade third-order Magic Artifact.
The other second-order high-grade Magic Artifacts were also rare and exquisite treasures.
It was a pity, however, that the Zhou Family could not keep these Magic Artifacts.
Because these were Master Jiang's commonly used items, the Jiang Family would surely have documented them.
If these items were not surrendered, the Jiang Family would certainly not easily agree to Zhou Chun's proposed "deathmatch" resolution.
Fortunately, apart from these easily recognized items, most of the elixirs and Spirit Coins should be retainable by the Zhou Family.
Additionally, the alchemy classics and Master Jiang's personal records of his alchemy insights found in his Storage Pouch could be copied and used.
Thus, Zhou Mingde boldly claimed eighteen thousand Spirit Coins for the family treasury, treating it as communal property of the Zhou Family.
As for the elixirs, he allocated two bottles of cultivation-enhancing pills and some healing pills to Zhou Chun.
The rest were kept by Zhou Mingde for the time being, to be rewarded to Foundation Establishment Elders who had made significant contributions to the family in the future.
In the case of the Cultivator with the wolfface, Zhou Chun was only willing to offer the curved blade Magic Artifact as compensation.
After all, he too had paid a significant price in that battle, and it wasn't reasonable to give away all of the spoils of war.
After these divisions were made, Zhou Chun immediately made his way to the Green Lotus Temple before the truth of the matter in Lingzhou was uncovered.
It had been several years since Zhou Chun had visited the Green Lotus Temple.
Over the years, although he had maintained correspondence with Liu Shiyun of the Green Lotus Temple and often sent her some of the Zhou Family's unique Spiritual Objects as gifts, he had indeed not seen her in person.
Their most recent communication was half a year ago when Liu Shiyun had just broken through to the twelfth level of the Qi Refinement Realm. She was quite happy in her letter, expressing that her master had already prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill for her.
Zhou Chun had replied to her letter with congratulations at that time.
Now, upon arriving outside of the Green Lotus Temple, Zhou Chun first went to the Guest Reception Taoist Temple as usual.
However, this time he did not need to offer any benefits to the receptionist cultivator inside, but instead mentioned the name of Taoist Mingxia, indicating his wish to see her.
Faced with a visit of such level, the receptionist cultivator dared not delay and promptly invited him to have tea and rest in the upper room, immediately arranging for someone to send a message to the Green Frost Cave.
As such, Zhou Chun only waited for most of the day in the room before seeing Liu Shiyun arrive.
"It has been years since we last met, Taoist Friend Liu. I hope you have been well."
Looking at the green-robed female cultivator who still covered her face with a light veil, Zhou Chun greeted her with a light smile on his face.
When Liu Shiyun heard this, looking back at him with that youthful and handsome face reminiscent of when they first met, and considering his current status as the Vice Clan Leader of the Zhou Family and a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, she was filled with emotions.
She replied softly, "It has been many years, and Taoist Friend Zhou remains as distinguished as ever, truly enviable."
Without waiting for Zhou Chun to respond, she continued, "When my master heard of Taoist Friend Zhou's visit, she specially sent me to welcome you. So as not to keep her waiting for too long, we should talk as we walk."
"Taoist Friend Liu is correct, we can catch up on old times later, and attend to the important matters first," replied Zhou Chun, nodding slightly before he followed Liu Shiyun out of the room.
Outside, an impressive white-furred fox was languidly grooming itself.
On seeing the two emerge, the white-furred fox only glanced at Zhou Chun before "gaa-gaaing" at Liu Shiyun.
Zhou Chun was aware that this white-furred fox was Taoist Mingxia's mount and beloved pet, nurtured into a mid-grade second-order Demon Beast.
Liu Shiyun must have arrived swiftly because the white-furred fox had brought her here.
Indeed, hearing the fox's call, Liu Shiyun approached it and gracefully mounted its back.
The white-furred fox then leaped forward, and in an instant, it soared into the sky.
Upon witnessing this, Zhou Chun also promptly levitated and followed her into the air.
After flying for nearly two hours, they arrived at Taoist Mingxia's cave abode.
"The junior, Zhou Zhengchun, pays respect to Elder Mingxia," Zhou Chun said as he saw Taoist Mingxia and bowed in reverence after many years.
"Taoist Friend Zhou need not be too formal, please have a seat and let us talk," Taoist Mingxia waved her hand, indicating for him to take a seat beside her.
After Zhou Chun thanked her and sat down, she looked at him and said, "I have read the letter from Taoist Friend Mingde, but many details were not mentioned. Could Taoist Friend Zhou retell it to me in detail?"
"Yes, I will do as instructed," Zhou Chun replied, and began to recount, starting from the origins of the grudge with Master Jiang, to how he later killed Master Jiang, explaining everything in detail.