Seeing the first cultivator flee, the second one quickly followed, and it was not long before the cultivators attempting to seize the Spirit Stone Mine began to scatter. The remaining cultivators of Eight Directions City laughed heartily with pride,
"Now, we of Eight Directions City have successfully defended the Spirit Stone Mine!"
Thus, Eight Directions City secured a grand victory. Gu Shi Yi's performance in the battle was notably outstanding, and upon returning to Eight Directions City, Gu Shi Yi asked Pu Yanlan,
"I wonder... what kind of reward Liu Yan will give us?"
Pu Yanlan replied,
"Most likely Spirit Stones, but we'll see if we can exchange them for a chance to browse Secret Books?"
Gu Shi Yi nodded,
"We'll see then!"
Sure enough, the next day, Wan Gu, who was now treating them more courteously, came but only summoned Gu Shi Yi,
"Taoist friend Gu, Officer Liu wishes to see you..."
Gu Shi Yi smiled warmly and greeted back,
