Gong Tianli smiled and entered his study. He pressed a few buttons behind the desk, and with a soft click, the heavy bookshelf slowly slid open to reveal a door.
Behind the door was a fingerprint lock. Gong Tianli placed his hand on it, and the door opened with a "click." Beyond it lay a space larger than the study, filled with many treasures.
Gong Tianli was generous. "Please, come in, sir."
Ye Tian walked in, and Zhang Longsheng followed suit without hesitation.
On a square table sat a jade-carved box. Inside the box was a palm-sized piece of jade, semi-transparent.
Gong Tianli picked up the jade piece and held it against the light. He could see a golden rune within, which seemed alive, slowly twisting and changing.
Gong Tianli said, "After I obtained this jade piece, I studied it extensively, and I increasingly realized the extraordinary nature of the runes within. However, I have no idea what it is. Have you discovered anything, leader?"
Ye Tian observed it for a moment, and the Immortal Gu within his body vibrated intensely. It then transmitted information to Ye Tian, essentially stating that it was a natural rune generated by heaven and earth. If it could refine it, it would undergo a metamorphosis and reach a higher realm.
Ye Tian replied, "I cannot determine what it is either."
Gong Tianli was somewhat disappointed. "Even you are unsure, sir. It's likely not something particularly precious. If someone wishes to buy it later, I'll just sell it."
Zhang Longsheng chuckled. "Why not sell it to me?"
Gong Tianli glanced at him. "Certainly, for a hundred billion."
Zhang Longsheng immediately turned his face away. "Then I never said that."
Gong Tianli looked at Ye Tian. "Leader, if you can use this, please take it. Selling it to others, no matter the price, always feels like a loss. But giving it to you, sir, I do so willingly."
Ye Tian smiled. "I cannot accept your things for free. I observe your cultivation; you have the potential to break through to Earth Immortal in the future."
Gong Tianli's eyes lit up. "Leader, you believe I have a chance?"
Ye Tian continued, "In the future, I will obtain a Dragon Gate Pill. This pill can help an Immortal become an Earth Immortal. When that time comes, I will give you the Dragon Gate Pill."
Gong Tianli was overjoyed. "Thank you, sir!"
Zhang Longsheng immediately exclaimed, "Leader, how is this worthless item worth a Dragon Gate Pill? I also have a treasure, and you must come and see it."
Gong Tianli was furious. "Zhang Longsheng, this is my gift to the leader, and the leader is giving me medicine. What business is it of yours to butt in? I see your foundation is shallow; even with a Dragon Gate Pill, you wouldn't be able to break through to Earth Immortal."
Hearing himself spoken of like that, Zhang Longsheng became enraged. He glared and said, "Gong Tianli, if the leader weren't here, I would teach you a good lesson today!"
Gong Tianli sneered, "Teach me? With what?"
Seeing that the two were about to argue, Ye Tian's expression turned grim. "What is this? I've just become your leader, and you're already fighting in front of me? It seems my position as leader holds little weight in your hearts."
At these words, Zhang Longsheng's heart sank. He quickly lowered his head. "Leader, it was my covetousness for the Dragon Gate Pill that made me speak nonsense. Please punish me!"
Gong Tianli, having gained the upper hand, immediately said, "Leader, this is also my fault. If I were in Brother Zhang's shoes, I would also be envious."
Ye Tian said indifferently, "It's just a mere Dragon Gate Pill. After I obtain the pill, I will refine a batch, and each of you will receive one."
Zhang Longsheng was overjoyed. "Thank you, leader!"
Gong Tianli asked, "Brother Zhang, what treasure are you preparing to give the leader?"
Zhang Longsheng replied, "Who doesn't have a few treasures? You can pick anything from my treasury."
Gong Tianli said, "Good, I'll accompany the leader to pick!"
Zhang Longsheng was taken aback. "You're coming too?"
Gong Tianli smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, you're bringing the leader to deal with the Spirit Gu Sect, aren't you?"
Zhang Longsheng replied, "Your guess is spot on."
Gong Tianli continued, "The leader's strength is far beyond yours and mine. If you intend to deal with the Spirit Gu Sect, can you do it without the leader's help? Coincidentally, I also have an old score to settle with the Spirit Gu Sect, so I'll bring a few people along."
Zhang Longsheng asked, "What, you've also suffered losses from the Gu King?"