The five elders accepted Ricky's generous presents. The Treasures from Heaven and Earth were things that they needed the most, after all.
"Thank you, Ricky! We are grateful for what you have done to help us. Maybe we are old, but we can still do something for you. You must tell us whenever you need a hand and we will do whatever we can for you—you have our word." They made their promises to Ricky right after he gave them their gifts. They clearly understood that Ricky did not have to help them with all his might, but still, he had searched for such powerful treasures for them. That was thoughtful enough of him, so in return, they would spare no effort to pay him back as long as they could.
"Thank you, elders, for making this promise to me. You are my seniors, so I am just doing what a good junior should do for you," Ricky replied in a soft voice as he gave them a sincere look.
"So, the next choice is going to be really tough. I'm afraid I have to leave the choice of what to do next up to you guys," Ricky said again in a slightly serious tone after he paused for a moment.
The next second, he took out the cultivation method inheritance and casting skill inheritance that he had gained from the Ruin Demi-spiritual Emperor.
"What are those, Ricky?" the elders asked. They had great looks of shock on their faces when they saw the two luminous blobs.
"These are the cultivation method inheritance and casting skill inheritance from a demi-spiritual emperor. He was also a casting master at the advanced stage of Spirit Level," Ricky replied. "I'd like to give them to you, but there is a problem. I only have two inheritances, while there are five of you. As for who will get them, I'm afraid you have to decide on your own."
Ricky had his own things to consider. If he were to make the choice, it would be unfair to those who didn't get them. If the choice was left to them, then no one would blame him for being unfair. There was nothing he could do to solve that problem. He only had two inheritances, after all. If possible, he wished that he had five so that each elder could get one.
"The inheritances from a demi-spiritual emperor?" they exclaimed in shock again upon hearing what Ricky had just said.
After the shock was gone, they fell into silence. Everyone wanted the inheritances from a demi-spiritual emperor, especially people like them who were old and were not able to break through and become innate spirits. It was no shame to admit such a thing.
The six people fell in silence for a few minutes.
Finally, a decision was made. Elder Samuel and another three elders exchanged looks before they turned to Ricky and said at the same time, "Ricky, please give the inheritances to Elder Evan! We've made the decision that he deserves them!
The demi-spiritual emperor's cultivation method must be of the fire nature. Elder Evan is very powerful in the methods that use fire energy, so it fits him perfectly."
"What are you talking about?" Elder Evan exclaimed in a serious tone when he heard what the other elders said. "Do you think I am the kind who would accept them all alone? Do you think I'm that selfish?"
"Elder Evan, we've known each other for a really long time. We worked for the former chief, and later we worked for Chief Zenith together. We've been through tough times together. So, please just accept it. All of us agree on giving the inheritance to you and we made this decision willingly," Elder Samuel said.
"You don't need to hide anything from us. I'm sure you are almost one hundred years older than the rest of us. For us, there is about one hundred and twenty years left if we do not become innate spirits.
If I guess that right, you have thirty years at the most left, even if you have the Treasures from Heaven and Earth to extend your life."
"What? Thirty years at the most? Really, Elder Evan?" Ricky asked in tremendous shock after hearing what Elder Samuel said.
He probably did not have any method he could use to make the five elders immortal considering the fact that he was not an immortal yet either, but he was certain that he could figure out a way to make them live longer.
He had done something, as a matter of fact. The Treasures from Heaven and Earth were to extend their lives, and some cultivation method inheritances were also excellent examples.
Elder Evan remained silent then. What Elder Samuel had said was right. He did not have much time left at that point because he was entering a stage of deterioration.
If he did not get some inheritance from powerful warriors or acquire more powerful Treasures from Heaven and Earth, there was no way he would ever become an innate spirit.
"Elder Evan, just take it. They are right—you are the one who should accept it," Ricky said, staring at Elder Evan, who was still standing in silence.
Then, he passed the inheritances to Elder Evan without hesitation.
Stretching out his old palm, Elder Evan took the cultivation method inheritance of the Ruin Demi-spiritual Emperor. He decided not to decline it anymore. He would be hypocritical if he did, and would be letting Ricky and the others down. They had already made such a great contribution, so he should take advantage of that opportunity while he could.
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