The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Of course, Tang Rao just pitied Tie Nutao a little bit.

Pitied him for knowing nothing and yet about to be tricked to death by him.

As for Tie Nutao as a person, Tang Rao didn't really think of him as innocent. Being in a high position within the Emperor Sect, he was definitely a key player in the scheming against the East Pole Saint Emperor Sect back then.

From the way he investigated the identities of the people around him, it was clear.

Tie Nutao is likely trying to investigate whether the two sons of Emperor Dong are within the Kao Shan Sect. After all, the Fool and the Madman are still alive. The Holy Emperor Sect has never found them but has never stopped searching either.

Because it's a latent threat.

Once the Emperor Sect confirms the identities of the Madman and the Fool, they will absolutely stop at nothing.

By then, even with Tu Hongxiu holding down the fort, the Emperor Sect might just attack directly. Of course, they might also send someone to assassinate stealthily.

Either way, it's a huge challenge for the Kao Shan Sect.

That's the Emperor Sect, with at least two Immortal Emperor-level experts, and countless Immortal Monarchs. If such a superpower strikes, relying solely on Tu Hongxiu is useless.

Tu Hongxiu could block one Immortal Emperor, but a second one? Even if Tu Hongxiu can amazingly hold off two Immortal Emperors, what about the Immortal Monarchs of the Emperor Sect? Some of them are Immortal Monarchs of the ninth realm.

As for borrowing troops from the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, Tang Rao felt he couldn't place his hope on others.

The title of Buddha's disciple he held was given by the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, and if they ever wanted to take it back, he had no room to refuse. Should Ten Thousand Buddha Temple say the trouble is too big to help, Kao Shan Sect would truly face doom and disaster.

This is why Tang Rao must trap Tie Nutao. Even if he couldn't kill him, at least make him unable to speak and inform the Emperor Sect.

The Kao Shan Sect is still weak, not fully developed, and cannot clash head-on with the Emperor Sect yet.

If it really comes to a clash, Tang Rao calculated that there's a 90% chance the Kao Shan Sect would be destroyed. The remaining 10% rests on Liu Mingyue and the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.

But Tang Rao inherently dislikes relying on others as a lifeline.

Given some time, Tang Rao believes he can develop the Kao Shan Sect well, arrange everything meticulously, so that even without Liu Mingyue or the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple, even if the Emperor Sect doesn't come, he himself would charge forward for a fight against the Emperor Sect.

...

"Tang Rao, don't forget to open a betting market for me today!" Xiao Yun said with her head held high, clearly displeased that she didn't have a betting market yesterday.

This made her feel somewhat unsatisfied. After all, she considered herself a dark horse.

Why did Geng Bucuo and the Fool have a market, but she didn't?

"Alright, I'll open one for you. However, yesterday you showed some strength, and if you open a market, your realm will be revealed. By then, your odds might not be very high, so you won't earn much." Tang Rao said.

"Aside from earning money, what else do you know? I tell you, Tang Rao, a person should have integrity! Be like me, a person with noble ideals and pursuits, not thinking just about Immortal Stones all day, don't you think that's a bit tacky?" Xiao Yun huffed, showing Tang Rao two middle fingers.

Tang Rao looked exasperated, "Xiao Yun, that's enough."

...

After the meeting began, Tang Rao headed towards Tie Nutao. The sooner this matter was resolved the better. If it dragged on, Tie Nutao might get suspicious.

Moreover, if he reported this matter to the Emperor Sect, all his schemes would be for nothing.

Tang Rao wanted to avoid prolonged dream situations and must settle the matter today.

If it wasn't resolved, he couldn't sleep peacefully at night.

"Sect Master Tang, come, sit. We missed the tea yesterday, let's make it up today with some fine spring water tea." When Tang Rao arrived, Tie Nutao had already prepared tea for him.

Tang Rao didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

The tea was indeed excellent, the water pristine, and the brewing technique was skillful. The tea had a clear sensation with a pleasant aftertaste that provided a sense of mental joy.

"Senior Tie, this tea is really good," Tang Rao praised sincerely.

"If Sect Master Tang likes it, these are for you." Tie Nutao took out a Jade Box filled with tea leaves.

Tang Rao naturally didn't refuse, directly taking the Jade Box.

Then, Tang Rao took out the Immortal Emperor's Treasure Longsword in his hand and gently placed it on the table.

Feeling the power emanating from the Longsword, Tie Nutao took a deep breath.

He never dreamed he could possess an Immortal Emperor's Treasure. At his age and capability, reaching the ninth realm of the Immortal Monarch was already the limit, the Immortal Emperor Realm was never expected.

Without reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm, obtaining an Immortal Emperor's Treasure was a mere dream.

Yet now, an Immortal Emperor's Treasure level Longsword lay before him. All it required was a cost of a hundred billion Immortal Stones, only a hundred billion. For an average cultivator, a hundred billion was an astronomical amount. But for someone like Tie Nutao, though it might bankrupt him, it was absolutely worth it!

"Sect Master Tang, here is a hundred billion." Tie Nutao took out a Space Ring and placed it on the table as well.

"Senior Tie, you are indeed straightforward. Let's check each other's assets then." Tang Rao extended his hand.

"Okay!" Tie Nutao, eager and impatient, immediately grabbed the Longsword on the table.

With the Longsword in hand, Tie Nutao felt a whirlwind of insanity and tumult, a surge of infinite power and vastness. It was definitely an Immortal Emperor's Treasure, and among such treasures, this Longsword was high-grade.

A hundred billion Immortal Stones felt like he had hit a jackpot.

"A hundred billion Immortal Stones exactly, Senior Tie, if there's no doubt, let's conclude the deal." Tang Rao said.

"Of course!"

"Then let's have a pleasant partnership." Tang Rao collected the hundred billion Immortal Stones, stood up, his face beaming with a bright smile.

"Sect Master Tang, a pleasant partnership indeed." Tie Nutao stood up, his face full of excitement.

"Oh yes, Senior Tie, today at noon I'm hosting. Bring along the geniuses of the Emperor Sect, and let's drink to enhance our relationship. You know, selling this sword for such a bargain is to get closer to the Emperor Sect." Tang Rao said.

In his excitement, Tie Nutao didn't even think twice and agreed upfront, arranging with Tang Rao to drink and bond during the intermission.

"Alright then, I'll take my leave for now, as there are still matters to attend to," Tang Rao smiled and said.

"Sect Master Tang, please."

"Senior Tie, no need to see me off."

...

Returning to the Kao Shan Sect, Tang Rao was still all smiles, playing the part fully.

"Tang Rao, how did it go?" Tu Hongxiu and the Fool almost simultaneously sent a message over.

"Noon, we'll act." Tang Rao said lightly with just four words.