Mei Jinqiu burst into hearty laughter.

Wei Changkong, standing nearby, chuckled and said, "Ye Yixian has certainly been brooding over this issue." He then regained a serious demeanor, "Before returning this time, Ye Yixian also discussed this matter with me. If White Jade Capital truly wants compensation, Great Li will provide some support to help through the toughest times. Over at the Everlasting Realm, although still in recovery, they are also willing to offer assistance. Additionally, I have also spoken with the Profound Fire Tribe run by the Profound Fire business, and they expressed a firm attitude of support."

Qi Ming said, "The Eternal Immortal Sect isn’t without friends, after all."

Wei Changkong regretfully said, "It’s a pity we couldn’t negotiate with the Heaven and Earth Bank. With their support, this difficulty wouldn’t even be a concern."

Mei Jinqiu shook his head and said, "After all, the Heaven and Earth Bank is a major powerhouse and it’s understandable that they don’t want to take such a thankless risk."

The internal turmoil within the Eternal Immortal Sect lasted three days.

Mei Jinqiu fully respected everyone’s choice, and for each person who left, from elders to disciples, even down to servants, all were given severance compensation, never shortchanging anyone by even the slightest amount.

On the fourth day, Mei Jinqiu drafted the "Reply to White Jade Capital".

In the letter, he stated the current firm stance of the Eternal Immortal Sect, with a tone that was tough yet not impolite, rejecting White Jade Capital’s recruitment while expressing an optimistic attitude towards jointly discussing equitable compensation for White Jade Capital’s investments.

After receiving the letter from the Eternal Immortal Sect, White Jade Capital’s Little Freedom Official at Free Heaven, under the summons of Celestial Venerable Shangli, convened a brief meeting with his subordinates.

In the Shangli Palace under Celestial Venerable Shangli,

"What do you all think?" Celestial Venerable Shangli’s expression was calm, standing at the front.

"Does Eternal Immortal Sect have such determination?"

"Should we say that Fan Wubing has such charisma? Making the Eternal Immortal Sect willing to stand firm for him to this extent."

"However, White Jade Capital’s stance is steadfast. Eternal Immortal Sect supports Fan Wubing, and we are absolutely at odds."

"But losing the Eternal Immortal Sect, what about White Jade Capital’s arrangements in Little South Continent? Supporting other forces could take a lot of time. As for the Qiming Realm, there’s no need to say more."

"We can’t give up on Little South Continent, if it comes to it, we might have to establish a branch ourselves, which would also make management more convenient."

"White Jade Capital invested a lot in the Eternal Immortal Sect. Their betrayal needs to be punished! Since they brought up compensation on their own, let’s make them repay to the last cent."

After listening to everyone’s opinions, Celestial Venerable Shangli shook his head,

"We should waive the compensation."

"What does the Celestial Venerable mean?"

"White Jade Capital is a guardian, not a robber bullying small forces. Our investment in the Eternal Immortal Sect is aid, support, not control. If the Eternal Immortal Sect does not support us, and we force them to return kindness, how are we different from the Celestial Slayer who defies the Heavenly Dao?"

After Celestial Venerable Shangli spoke, the others realized and repeatedly expressed their agreement.

Soon, Free Heaven drafted the "Reply to the Eternal Immortal Sect" to show the world.

...

Upon seeing the "Reply..." from White Jade Capital, the people in the Eternal Immortal Sect were overjoyed.

White Jade Capital didn’t demand compensation, nor even accountability, so there was no doubt that the situation of the Eternal Immortal Sect would not deteriorate sharply; although the subsequent development might slow, it would still remain an immortal ranked force and not be downgraded.

At this time,

The Heaven and Earth Bank arrived.

The Young Master Tang Tang personally led the team, arriving at the Eternal Immortal Sect to sign a millennial win-win cooperation treaty. This is almost the highest-level cooperation treaty the Heaven and Earth Bank can sign with other forces.

Mei Jinqiu naturally expressed a warm welcome to this, but was also puzzled. During a private conversation with Tang Tang, he asked,

"Miss Tang, what is the consideration of the Heaven and Earth Bank in doing this?"

Tang Tang did not directly explain, but just smiled and said,

"Because a disciple of your Eternal Immortal Sect specifically came to me to discuss this matter. If he thinks it’s good, then naturally there’s no problem."

"A disciple?"

Mei Jinqiu was taken aback for a moment, and immediately realized who this disciple referred to.

He quickly asked, "Did he have any requests?"

Tang Tang smiled and said, "He had only one request. For the Eternal Immortal Sect to repay White Jade Capital’s investment in full, not short by a penny."

Mei Jinqiu suddenly understood, and overnight gathered manpower to begin the audit of the White Jade Capital’s investments in the Eternal Immortal Sect.

It took a full half month to tally all the resources given by White Jade Capital and draft a list, which was handed over to the Heaven and Earth Bank for review. The Heaven and Earth Bank swiftly processed the review and unhesitatingly provided all the compensation materials.

Subsequently, Mei Jinqiu completed drafting a second "Reply to White Jade Capital" with the compensation materials and sent it to White Jade Capital.

In the letter,

Mei Jinqiu solemnly declared that the Eternal Immortal Sect would never owe anyone even a penny.

In White Jade Capital’s Free Heaven, everyone only remembered that when Celestial Venerable Shangli saw the letter and compensation materials, although he said nothing and accepted them, his face turned green.

...

In the private courtyard of Fan Wubing at the Fan Family Mansion.

Fan Wubing cupped his hands towards Tang Tang and said,

"Many thanks to Miss Tang for your tremendous support."

Tang Tang’s expression was gentle, her tone soft,

"You should thank the Heaven and Earth Bank."

Fan Wubing laughed and said, "Without Miss Tang, the Eternal Immortal Sect would not have successfully signed an agreement with the Heaven and Earth Bank."

"However, why did you want the Eternal Immortal Sect to repay White Jade Capital’s investment in full?"

Fan Wubing softly said, "The more enlightened and righteous White Jade Capital appears, the more rebellious I seem."

Tang Tang’s eyelids slightly lowered, her gaze towards Fan Wubing tinged with a special meaning.

Fan Wubing understood her intention and asked,

"What request does Miss Tang have of me?"

Tang Tang smiled and said, "My father has always worried my standards are too high and I’ll never get married."

Fan Wubing quickly stepped back, "Miss Tang, please don’t joke about that."

Tang Tang covered her mouth and laughed, "It’s so surprising to see the famous Wu Wangxinger scared by a single sentence like this." She then composed herself and said, "I have only one request."

"What?"

"Protect the Illusion Immortal Tower."

"This... the scope is quite broad. Are you asking me to be the Illusion Immortal Tower’s enforcer? Or..."

Tang Tang said, "You should understand my meaning."

"But... you said it was a request."

Tang Tang smiled, "Yes, it’s not a demand, but a request. Young Master Fan can refuse, and it won’t affect the collaboration between the Heaven and Earth Bank and the Eternal Immortal Sect."

After speaking, she gracefully took her leave.

Fan Wubing fell into deep thought.