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"I don't know."
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The Sect Master of the Taoist Sect let out a long sigh, his entire demeanor exuding weariness as he leaned back in his chair, gently massaging his temples, "Perhaps it's worth it, perhaps not. If we can leverage the reputation of this mysterious individual to deter other forces and gain one or two more cities, then naturally, it's worth it."
"But... the three thousand Mid-grade Spirit Stones we spent weren't primarily for that."
"It's mainly for the protection of the Taoist Sect's heritage."
"You all didn't see the look in that young man's eyes when he ascended the mountain, as if he intended to completely empty the Taoist Sect. If there was the slightest disrespect shown just now, I reckon the Taoist Sect would already be suffering countless casualties,"
"Just him?" One of the Elders asked with furrowed brows and a stern voice, "A Golden Core Peak and a first-layer Golden Core, capable of annihilating the Taoist Sect?"
"Hmm."
