The moment they walked out of the academy carrying such a conspicuous fortune, everyone would know that they had obtained a huge number of high-grade spirit stones.
There were countless desperate cultivators in the cultivation world.
Some might be willing to risk their lives for such wealth.
The person who accepted the reward could very well be robbed or even killed before reaching a safe place.
Because of that, many people could only stare at the bag with regret.
They wanted it.
They desperately wanted it.
But they didn't dare take it.
Yet while everyone else hesitated, one man suddenly raised his hand.
"Senior!"
A middle-aged man squeezed his way forward.
"I'll do it!"
The old man looked at him.
The middle-aged man immediately cupped his fists.
"I'll gladly give up my position!"
Several people stared at him as if he were an idiot.
"You're actually going to take it?"
"Don't you understand what could happen after you leave?"
"Maybe he's not afraid of death."
