The elder wore a peculiar expression, looking from me to the storage pouch I handed over and back again, before finally squeezing out after a long moment: "You... where did you get so many top-grade spirit stones?" I put on an unfathomable smile: "It's a secret." Junior Brother Zhang was dancing with anxiety on the side: "Elder, this brat definitely has a problem! With so many top-grade spirit stones, how could an inner sect disciple possibly have them!" I rolled my eyes, feeling secretly pleased inside. *Little punk, trying to play games with me!*
The elder pondered for a moment, ultimately returning the storage pouch to me and waving his hand: "Alright, you can all disperse, nothing more to see here." Junior Brother Zhang still wanted to say something, but was silenced by a single glare from the elder.
I cupped my fists in gratitude to the elder, grabbed Zhou Wan, and left the main hall, leaving Junior Brother Zhang gnashing his teeth where he stood.
Chapter 85