The Chamber of Relics was not a secret in southern Divinity. Almost everyone knew about it. It was just that Lu Li did not ask.
On the day Lu Li left, Jiang Zuqiang did not become the Cabinet Master as he wished.
When Lu Li escaped, Patriarch He and the others teleported back to the Craftsmen's Sect. Nobody cared about the Chamber of Relics anymore.
In the following days, Craftsmen's Sect was busy hunting Lu Li. They had no time to deal with the Chamber of Relics.
Jiang Zuqiang wanted to take the position by force. Unfortunately, Lu Li's actions had tarnished his reputation. Also, without the support of the Craftsmen's Sect, several patriarchs objected.
The problem was...
Jiang Xinghe, Long Xuesha, Elder Gu, and the others had all died in battle. The Divine Artifact Pavilion did not have a reputable expert to stand up for them. No one was willing to submit to anyone, so the position of Pavilion Master remained empty.
Jiang Zuqiang tried to force his way up but failed several times. In a fit of anger, he left the Artifact Pavilion with a group of people and built a Artifact Hall nearby, making himself the hall master.
After Jiang Zuqiang left to establish his own sect, the decline of the Artifact Pavilion began.
Jiang Zuqiang began to spread rumors that the Craftsmen's Sect could not kill Lu Li because he came from the Chamber of Relics. Therefore, the Craftsmen's Sect might vent their anger on the Chamber of Relics.
They might capture and kill everyone in the Chamber of Relics to threaten Lu Li to his death.
The group of refiners in the Artifact Pavilion usually immersed themselves in refining and paid no attention to the affairs of the world. How would they know these things?
For a moment, all of them were in a state of panic.
Jiang Zuqiang secretly began to rope in refiners. Some refiners were afraid of being killed, so they all turned to the Divine Artifact Hall.
Isn't refining anywhere the same?
Later, Jiang Zuqiang successfully contacted an elder of the Craftsmen's Sect to support him. The elders of the Artifact Pavilion thought that the Craftsmen's Sect was completely on the side of the Artifact Hall. More elders betrayed them and the reputation of the Artifact Hall completely suppressed the Artifact Pavilion.
A few more things happened in the following years. For example, a few elders who were loyal to the Chamber of Relics died mysteriously.
For example, the books in the Artifact Pavilion had been quietly stolen, and even many divine materials in the inner vault had mysteriously disappeared.
More and more disciples and elders joined the Hall of Artifacts. The Hall of Artifacts only existed in name.
The Craftsmen's Sect also firmly believed that the Artifact Hall would replace the Artifact Pavilion and become their branch force.
By now, the Elders of the Chamber of Relics were either dead or betrayed the Chamber of Relics. Jiang Ruodan was the only one who was struggling to hold on.
Long Xuesha's grandson, Long Yunhai, and the others had all defected. Jiang Zuqiang had once said that he would let Jiang Ruodan go over and continue to give her a good life and a high status.
Jiang Ruodan refused!
The unruly young mistress of the past had finally grown up. She stood up when the Artifact Pavilion was about to be dissolved. She used Jiang Xinghe's influence to suppress a small number of people and became the new Pavilion Master of the Artifact Pavilion.
Moreover, they had been struggling to hold on for all these years. Otherwise, the Divine Artifact Pavilion would have become history long ago.
She swore that she would protect this foundation for Jiang Xinghe. Unless she died, the Artifact Pavilion would never perish.
"Jiang Zuqiang!"
Lu Li repeated the name several times. Back then, he was against Jiang Zuqiang's promotion because he was afraid that Jiang Zuqiang would ruin the Chamber of Relics. Jiang Xinghe and Patriarch Gu would not be able to rest in peace if they knew.
How many years has it been?
Jiang Zuqiang had completely destroyed the foundation of the Chamber of Relics.
Lu Li didn't even have to ask for proof. He could figure out Jiang Zuqiang's despicable means.
Otherwise, how come none of the patriarchs were here?
Many of the patriarchs were loyal to the Chamber of Relics. They must have been killed.
"Buzzing ~"
Lu Li's finger glowed. He took out an Interspatial Ring and put it on the table. "I will not go to the Hall of Relics. The Chamber of Relics is well-known. I prefer to do business with you.
I want a high quality Relic as well. This is part of the down payment. Make a list of the Relics you can make and give me! "
Lady Dan was confused. Over the years, almost no one came to them for forging artifacts. After all, almost all the craftsmen of the Chamber of Relics were in the Hall of Relics.
This man had heard about the Hall of Relics and was willing to come to them?
The business had not been settled yet and he had already made a down payment?
The Chamber of Relics was in need of Divine Sources. Jiang Ruodan did not argue. She took over the ring and checked it with psychic power. Her hand trembled and the ring fell off.
"Chief, what is it?" The old man next to her asked with concern.
Jiang Ruodan opened her mouth. Her breaths were short because of her nervousness. Her breasts were trembling. She gulped and said, "Lord Gongsun, you must have given us the wrong Divine Sources.
There must be … at least one billion Divine Sources in there. "
"One billion?"
The old servant of the Jiang Family was so scared that his legs gave way. The number scared him to death.
The Chamber of Relics seemed to be a large organization. However, almost all of its assets were divided up by Jiang Zuqiang and the patriarchs. Only an empty shell was left for Jiang Ruodan.
Over the years, almost no one came to the Chamber of Relics to forge artifacts. Therefore, the Chamber of Relics had no income. The salaries of the warriors and servants were running low.
Over the years, the Chamber of Relics had to rely on the sales of the artifacts Jiang Ruodan had. Otherwise, the Chamber of Relics would have been disbanded a long time ago.
Now, Lu Li had given her one billion Divine Sources?
That was a down payment?
Wouldn't it be ten billion Divine Sources after the deal?
The old servant had never seen so many Divine Sources in his life. Inevitably, he was frightened.
"No …"
Soon, the old servant realized that the Chamber of Relics could not make money from Divine Sources.
High grade Relics were not valuable. One could be sold for ten or twenty thousand Divine Sources. How many high grade Relics could Lu Li make with ten billion Divine Sources?
There were not many craftsmen in the Chamber of Relics. How long would it take to make so many Relics?
Jiang Ruodan suspected that Lu Li had given the wrong amount. To buy high grade Relics, a few million Divine Sources should be enough.
Lu Li was a mighty warrior in the Divinity. Why would he buy so many low-level Relics?
"The number is correct!"
Lu Li smiled. "Actually, I did not buy Relics with these Divine Sources. They are for you.
Back then, I was on friendly terms with Pavilion Master Jiang Xinghe. I am indebted to Jiang Xinghe. Take these divine roots and run the Artifact Pavilion well. Don't let Pavilion Master Jiang Xinghe rest in peace. "
"What?"
Jiang Ruodan stood up at once. She looked at Lu Li and then bowed. Choking with sobs, she said, "Thank you, sir. I will do my best."
"Show me to his grave. I want to pay my respects to my old friend!"
Lu Li waved his hand, acting like an old man. It was as if he really was Jiang Xinghe's old friend.
Jiang Ruodan put away the Interspatial Ring at once and led Lu Li out.
She led Lu Li to the back of the mountain where there were several tombs. Jiang Xinghe, Patriarch Gu, and Long Xuesha all had tombstones. They must be cenotaphs.
Since Jiang Ruodan and the old servant were here, Lu Li could not kneel. He had to burn joss sticks and burn joss paper.
Even though he was paying respects to Jiang Xinghe, he could not help but look at Patriarch Gu's tombstone. Patriarch Gu's face popped up in his mind. For a moment, Lu Li was in a trance.
Gazing at Lu Li's profile, Jiang Ruodan was in a trance as well. Lu Li's appearance had changed completely, but his eyes were the same. Therefore, Jiang Ruodan found him both familiar and strange.