NOVEL NEXT Chapter 23
Chapter 23: Movements of the Two Sects
While Chen Ansheng was teaching the maids various extraordinary skills in the forbidden palace, the monks of the Fanyin Sect were also taking action.
After seeking assistance from the Yaoyue Sect, they then approached the two sects closer to Fanyin Sect, the Feixian Sect and the Taihao Xian Sect, for support, only to receive ambiguous responses and returned home in dissatisfaction.
At this moment, in the Feixian Sect’s discussion hall.
The sect master Yu Dazhi sat at the head, asking for the opinions of the elders.
“Master, my Feixian Sect has always had a good relationship with the Fanyin Sect; if we do not help them this time, we may face criticism from cultivators around the world,” said an elder.
The Feixian Sect had already understood the specific situation.
What troubled Yu Dazhi now was the attitude of the Yaoyue Sect.
“Mr. Long Chú, what do you think?”
After pondering for a moment, Yu Dazhi turned his gaze to a middle-aged man with a handlebar mustache who was fanning himself.
In every sect, there are one or several advisors who provide ideas to the sect master whenever a troublesome matter arises.
Mr. Long Chú slowly bowed and confidently said, “Report to the master, the person occupying the Fanyin Sect has an unknown origin and remarkable cultivation. Our sect should go to offer gifts and congratulate the newly established Zhenxian Sect, rather than engaging in conflict. This is the best approach.”
“Good, good, good.”
Yu Dazhi was immediately delighted and repeatedly praised.
He then commanded, “Elders, immediately count the elite disciples of the sect. Tomorrow, we will assist the Yaoyue Sect in killing the traitor and reclaiming the Fanyin Sect. Once the Yaoyue Sect secures the territory, I will claim credit from Yuan Qingshan; he must not take a share.”
“???”
Mr. Long Chú frowned deeply. “Master, did you misunderstand? What I meant was to strengthen our relations, and it is unwise to resort to conflict!”
“Hahaha, Mr. Long Chú, you are the guiding light of our sect’s fortune. Whenever your strategic insights are offered, our sect has benefited by going against them. Moreover, once we divide the territory of the Fanyin Sect, I will remember your great contribution,” Yu Dazhi said joyfully.
The other elders all laughed mockingly.
Mr. Long Chú’s face flushed, wishing he could find a hole to burrow into.
Over the years, his luck had not been good. As the advisor of the Feixian Sect, his suggestions often led to mishaps, resulting in outcomes opposite to his intentions.
As a result, rather than being expelled, the Feixian Sect treated him as a reverse guiding light of the sect’s fortune.
This made the proud Mr. Long Chú very uncomfortable and dissatisfied, but he stayed in the sect with thick skin just to find an opportunity to prove his worth.
Otherwise, he would have long abandoned the shadows and sought refuge in another sect.
Now, a major event was finally unfolding in Zhuzhou, which had been peaceful for a long time—an event that could destroy a sect. He knew his chance for a turnaround had come.
Thus, Mr. Long Chú found an elder from the Yaoyue Sect who had a penchant for young men. He sacrificed his own appearance to gather intel on the true intentions of the Yaoyue Sect.
The elder revealed that tomorrow the Yaoyue Sect would send significant gifts to congratulate the newly established Zhenxian Sect; otherwise, there would be a risk of extermination.
To Mr. Long Chú’s surprise, this fool Yu Dazhi didn’t believe him.
Feeling helpless, Mr. Long Chú dared not reveal the source of his information. If these people found out he traded his integrity for information, wouldn’t he be further mocked…
“Master!” The more he thought, the more frustrated he became. Mr. Long Chú stood up angrily, took out a jade vial from his mustard seed bag, and said, “This is the poison of the Blackwater Heavenly Python. If you do not heed my words, I will ingest this poison and die before you!”
With tears welling in his eyes, Mr. Long Chú sighed inwardly, thinking how meaningful and stirring a gesture it would be to sacrifice himself for counsel; after the matter is resolved, all the grievances and ridicule he has suffered over the years would be washed away.
“There is no need for this, Mr. Long Chú. Our sect cannot lose you; quickly put down the poison.”
“Long Chú, why are you being so stubborn? Our sect cannot do without your guiding light. Starting tomorrow, my elder will double your salary and grant you ten maidens. Does that satisfy you?”
“Sir, the sect cannot be without you!”
Everyone was moved and urged him to reconsider.
The future fortune of the sect depended on him!
“Master, if you do not agree to send significant gifts to the Zhenxian Sect, Long Chú will die for you to see!” Mr. Long Chú was moved by his own dramatic gesture, with the poison already at his lips.
“Please, do not get agitated.”
Yu Dazhi panicked and rushed forward, attempting to seize the poison, but accidentally knocked over the vial, and the poison was all consumed by Mr. Long Chú.
Five breaths later, Mr. Long Chú died.
His eyes opened wide in death!
Yu Dazhi merely sighed at fate’s cruelty but quickly recovered.
“Someone, take him out and dump him.”
“Yes, Master.”
After Mr. Long Chú’s body was thrown out, a disciple reported:
“Reporting to the Master and elders, the Yaoyue Sect is currently counting their forces.”
“Any other news?”
“None. This time, the Yaoyue Sect is guarding against leaks. Based on my estimation, the Yaoyue Sect intends to monopolize the territory of the Fanyin Sect.”
Yu Dazhi and the elders nodded to each other, all wearing expressions that suggested this was exactly what they had anticipated.
“Send my orders; immediately count the disciples and elders at the Nascent Soul stage and above. Tomorrow, assist the Yaoyue Sect in dividing the territory; there must be no mistakes.”
“Understood.”
Everyone was extremely excited; the sect’s territory had not expanded in thousands of years, and this was truly a rare opportunity.
……
At this moment, in the Taihao Xian Sect.
“Liangxing, you didn’t hear wrong, did you?” Taihao Sect Master Wu Mingdao asked.
“Red Snow sister said so. Tomorrow, the ten elders of the Yaoyue Sect will personally escort a treasure of one hundred thousand spirit stones, along with some spirit pills and fairy fruits, to congratulate the Zhenxian Sect. Moreover, my sister Red Snow said that her master, Yuan Qingshan, plans to betroth her to the founding ancestor of the Zhenxian Sect. Essentially, if we do not form a relationship, great calamity will befall us.”
Liangxing said seriously.
Wu Mingdao pondered for a moment and said, “Fortunately, you have this channel to obtain critical information. Otherwise, our sect would prepare to send personnel tomorrow, and not only would we offend the Yaoyue Sect, but we would also offend that mysterious expert, leading our sect to a perilous situation.”
Liangxing asked in confusion, “Master, is the opponent really that powerful, causing even the Yaoyue Sect to be so wary?”
Wu Mingdao slowly replied, “Who knows? Anyway, following the Yaoyue Sect’s actions can’t go wrong. By the way, Liangxing, you should dress up nicely tomorrow; our sect will also betroth you to that mysterious expert. In addition, we will send as many gifts as the Yaoyue Sect; you must take them all.”
Liangxing looked dumbfounded and said, “Master, how can this be? I can’t compete with Red Snow sister for a partner!”
Wu Mingdao looked at Liangxing with disappointment and said, “What a silly girl. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you do not take it, do you intend to wait for it to fall on your head? Besides, if the other party likes both you and your sister, wouldn’t that be even better? I know you and Yao Hongxue have a deep sisterly bond; this would fulfill your dream of reuniting.”
Hearing this, Liangxing blushed, feeling embarrassed at the thought of serving a partner alongside Red Snow sister.
“Then, I will give it a try tomorrow.”
Liangxing shyly responded.
“Yes, I hope you will strive to seize this opportunity! Star child, if you have your day of soaring to greatness, do not forget the favor of our sect!”