The Chu royal court ended up paying a hefty price. Xiao Xue and Hou Guimen had been dragged into this despite being innocent, so the Dragon Blood Pellets they found were left in their care. The Demon God Valley Hou Guimen belonged to also required them to pay a large compensation. As for Fang Xing, he received an even larger sum: a thousand Supreme-grade Spirit Stones and some other spirit herbs on top of it. This had left him so pleased his eyes formed two thin lines; with this, his entire scam had been worth it.
The five Golden Cores left with Prince Chu Huang afterwards. Before Wanluo left, however, he once more reminded Fang Xing to go back to the Wanluo Court and be good, even going so far as to ask Xiao Xue to escort him there.
