"Let them come in." Gu Han put Ah Yao down and motioned for her to stand by her side.
Soon, the hall doors opened silently. Yun Yun and Li Hanyi entered side by side; their temperaments were different, but standing together, they were exceptionally harmonious.
Behind them, the three True Disciples, Liu Ruyan, Gu Luoli, and Ye Ling'er, entered in turn. All three had changed into clean Disciple robes; although the bloodstains on them were gone, the lingering fatigue between their brows was still clearly visible.
After that, there were more than twenty Core Disciples including Zhao Linger, Wang Zhaojun, Xiao Ya, Wang Teng, Li Zhiwei, and Murong Xue, as well as another sixty-plus Foundation Establishment Stage Disciples.
Nearly a hundred people filed in, yet it was silent as a grave; their movements were uniform, possessing a steadiness born from having experienced life-and-death trials.
Everyone lined up in the main hall; although everyone was injured and their breath had not yet fully stabilized, their backs were straight. Their eyes were burning, and when they looked at the silver-haired figure on the high platform, they were filled with awe.
"Greetings, Palace Master!" Everyone saluted in unison, their voices loud and resounding in the main hall.
Gu Han's gaze slowly swept over every young face below. Seeing the radiance in their eyes and feeling the sharper aura on them, she was satisfied in her heart.
"Very good," Gu Han spoke, her voice clear and calm, "Your performance did not disappoint this seat."
Her voice was not loud, but it clearly entered everyone's ears, carrying a strange sense of comfort. Hearing this, the Disciples felt that the fatigue, tension, and even the lingering fear hidden in the depths of their hearts from the past few days were soothed by the Palace Master's calm words.
A warm current surged into their hearts, and many people's eyes became slightly hot. "We Disciples have not failed the mission!" Liu Ruyan stepped forward half a step, bowing in response on behalf of all the Disciples.
Gu Han nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, and spoke again: "All Disciples who participated in the Secret Realm trip may receive double the monthly allowance once and are permitted to return home to visit their families once, with a time limit of three months."
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of the Disciples below immediately burst with joyful light! Double the resources! And they could return home to visit their families?
One had to know that their current Cultivation resources were already a not insignificant income for their respective Families. If they could bring the excess resources they had on hand back to their Families, it would undoubtedly help their Family's strength rise to another level.
"Thank you, Palace Master, for your grace and rewards!" Everyone bowed in thanks again in unison, their voices filled with excitement.
"This is what you deserve." Gu Han waved her hand, her gaze looking at Yun Yun with a hint of solemnity, "Compile a list of the Disciples who fell in this Secret Realm, distribute the compensation at triple the rate, and arrange for a reliable Elder to ensure it is delivered to their families."
"If any of their Family members have a Spiritual Root, they may be admitted to the outer sect as an exception; if they have no Spiritual Root, the Immortal Palace will also protect their Family for a hundred years of peace."
Gu Han's words were like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of every Disciple. Especially those Disciples from ordinary backgrounds, their eyes were red-rimmed at this moment, and their sense of belonging to the Immortal Palace climbed to the Peak.
In the world of Cultivation, the weak are the prey of the strong, and low-level Disciples' lives are like grass; it is truly rare for a Palace Master to value the aftermath of their Disciples like this.
"Yes, the Palace Master is benevolent, Yun Yun has noted it." Yun Yun solemnly agreed, her heart also shaken.
"Everyone go down and rest." Gu Han said finally, "Those whose injuries have not healed, go to Danxia Peak to collect Medicinal Pills."
"Remember, coming back alive is more important than anything else. Your path has only just begun."
"We Disciples will respectfully follow the Palace Master's teachings! Thank you, Palace Master!" Everyone bowed in thanks in unison, their voices filled with sincere gratitude and high fighting spirit, and then they orderly exited the main hall.
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