"It's better to be safe than sorry. What if Song Zhi hesitates or betrays us? His cultivation level is not weak. He's at the tenth level after all." Qin Gao could not help but ask.
"When the time comes, we can hold back a little, and let Song Zhi waste some time. Whether he's round or flat, we'll be able to do as he pleases. Once he kills Pei Zi Yun, he'll be on the same boat as us. I don't believe he can overturn the heavens."
Shi Mu Zhong sat down confidently and clasped his hands together. He then nodded his head, "Besides, we have to think long and hard. Pei Zi Yun killed our pawn in Ying Prefecture. We have to build another one for you."
"Since Song Zhi did this, it doesn't matter if he killed Pei Zi Yun or not. He'll still be under our control. Even if he becomes the Sect Leader of Free Cloud Sect, it'll still be the same."
"In the mortal world, we might be able to control the entire sect. Things have changed, and it doesn't matter even if the information leaks out."
"But in the Dao Sect, there's still the Patriarch of Paradise!"
"Although the Patriarch is an immortal, he's separated by Yin and Yang. Even sages and sages are confused. It's easier said than done. Hence, he's not afraid of being seen through, and at the same time, he'll be able to control Song Zhi. This is perfect for you to use."
"When Young Master achieves the Dao, you'll definitely become the Alliance Leader of the Dao Sect. This move of yours is more practical than Meng Luo Gong's." As he spoke, he broke out into laughter. Qin Gao listened attentively and nodded his head. He then laughed coldly, "Song Zhi is so pitiful and hateful. If he were one of us, I'd have killed him long ago. But using him as a pawn isn't a bad idea either."
"Let's make arrangements now. This time, you, Song Zhi and I are all as strong as Pei Zi Yun. We might even be stronger than him. Three against one, do you think we can't handle him?"
"This time, we'll strike like lightning and get rid of any future threats."
When Qin Gao heard this, he nodded his head. He then asked, "Actually, I've always had a question. How did you know Pei Zi Yun's whereabouts?"
"Haha, this is a secret technique of my sect. As long as you've seen him once, you'll be able to set a trap. Although you can't pinpoint his exact movements, you'll be able to know his general whereabouts." Shi Mu Zhong spoke proudly, "If not, how would I be able to catch up to him?"
"Impressive!" Qin Gao was sincerely convinced, but he was secretly a little apprehensive. This kind of person was truly terrifying.
Free Cloud Sect, Taoist Temple
"Senior Brother Hao, there's something wrong with your expression these past few days. Are you lovesick, or do you have something on your mind? Even your meals aren't tasty." There were dishes laid out on the table. The Daoists of this world had meat dishes, such as pork chops that were cut into a square shape. The skin was roasted to a golden brown and was smeared with marinated oil. Other than that, the rest of the dishes were vegetarian. Even so, the aroma permeated the air.
Hao Yong and a few other Daoists sat at a table. Beside him was a familiar junior brother who was looking at Hao Yong curiously.
"Nothing." Hao Yong put down his bowl and chopsticks that he had only eaten a mouthful of and squeezed a smile on his face. However, the matter in his heart was too big and he still couldn't say anything.
"Senior Brother, you've been feeling depressed these past few days. It's just that you and I are in the sect. No matter how big the problem is, the Sect Leader and the Elders will handle it. No matter how big the problem is, the Patriarch will handle it. Tell me, what are you worried about? There's no such thing as an insurmountable obstacle, only a heart that can't be overcome." The Daoist continued to nag.
Hearing these words, Hao Yong's heart stirred. That's right, the Sect Leader can't do anything about the sect. There's still the Patriarch. Being stuck in the middle is really tough. I'm just trying to earn some money, and it's not a big deal. There's no need for me to get involved. If I hide the truth, I might even be labeled as an accomplice.
Thinking about this, Hao Yong stood up and left. He didn't even need to eat.
"Master, I have something to report." Hao Yong knocked on his master's door.
"Come in!" Seeing his disciple enter, Elder Chen frowned, "Hao Yong, it's only been a few days and your face is pale. Did something happen to your cultivation?"
Hao Yong fell to his knees, "Master, I've done something wrong. I'm here to report it to you."
"What did you do wrong?" Elder Chen was taken aback, and his smile disappeared.
"Master, a few days ago, Senior Brother Song Zhi used money to buy information from me. I thought he was just trying to compete with Junior Brother Pei for the position of Sect Leader. I didn't expect Senior Brother Song Zhi to collude with others and plot against Junior Brother Pei." Hao Yong kneeled down as he spoke.
"What? Collude with outsiders? Tell me everything in detail. " Elder Chen paused as his body trembled. He then sat up straight and listened for a while, "So there's such a thing? You overheard this. Come with me to find Elder Yu and explain everything clearly."
As he spoke, he brought his men and left in a hurry. They passed through a corridor and headed south. Elder Chen stood at the door and shouted, "Elder Yu, I have something to tell you."
"Come in." Yu Yun Jun said from inside the room. Elder Chen pushed open the door and entered the room. He saw little Chuxia sitting by the side, holding a piece of paper in her hands. She seemed to be writing a poem on it. He glanced at it and saw a sentence written on it, "Can this feeling be remembered? But at that time, it was too late. "
Elder Chen looked at Yu Yun Jun and noticed that there were traces of tears in the corners of her eyes. She seemed to be very sad. He thought to himself, 'Who gave her this poem? I wonder if Elder Yu's lover had passed away. Isn't this trying to evoke her sorrow? Ai. "
Yu Yun Jun wiped away the tears from her eyes as she raised her head and asked, "Elder Chen, you've come to visit me out of the blue. What do you have to say?"
"Today, my disciple reported some matters to me. This Song Zhi …." Elder Chen shook his head and sighed. With a few sentences, he managed to explain everything clearly.
Hearing these words, Yu Yun Jun's face fell. Chuxia stood up and shouted, "Damn Song Zhi. How dare he do this. I'm going to chop him up!"
As she spoke, she looked for a sword.
Yu Yun Jun's face was ashen as she looked at Chuxia, "Don't you dare cause trouble."
"Elder Chen, let's go and look for the Sect Leader. Now that things have come to this, let's see what the Sect Leader has to say." Yu Yun Jun said as she walked ahead, "We have to find out where Song Zhi has gone to!"
At this point, it started raining outside, and a strong wind started blowing. Water droplets dripped from the eaves of the house. Luckily, there were stone paths, stairs and corridors in between the halls. They didn't even need to wear a raincoat as they walked straight to the Sect Leader's residence.
Yu Yun Jun stopped in her tracks and spoke to someone, "I wish to see the Sect Leader."
"Yes!" The disciple immediately reported to the Sect Leader. After a while, he invited her in. When she entered, she saw two Sect Elders sitting down and talking to each other. Yu Yun Jun didn't speak and just sat there, listening to their conversation.
The Sect Leader looked at the rain and didn't speak. He then turned around and asked, "How's the collection of Karma Silver going?"
Elder Gui then replied, "Now that we've received the title of True Sovereign, according to the rules of etiquette, once every three years, the County will send people to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices to us. This is the same as the County God."
"The original Patriarch's Hall is no longer suitable. It has to be rebuilt." As Elder Gui spoke up to this point, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Every year, the County God would offer sacrifices to the County God. However, this was a special treatment that only the Heavenly Deities would receive. The Heavenly Deities were divided into three categories: Upper, Middle and Lower.
True Sovereigns of Daoism were equivalent to the County God. Originally, the Hall of Dao Masters had to be rebuilt to the County God's Hall. Although the officials wouldn't offer sacrifices to them, they would still send people to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices to them.
Everyone was well aware of this, and knew that it was a very difficult task. As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Gui waved his hands, and an image appeared in the air. It looked like a sandbox, and the steps leading up to the hall were long corridors. The entrance had a red painted door, and the top of the roof was covered with double layers of bricks and wood. Inside, there was a statue of a True Sovereign.
The Sect Leader didn't say a word and listened attentively. Elder Gui then said, "If this hall were to be rebuilt, it would affect many of the nearby buildings. I'm afraid it would cost at least ten thousand taels of silver."
"Hiss …. Ten thousand taels!" The Sect Leader repeated before exhaling, "Although it's a lot of money, we have to rebuild it. Even if we have to squeeze, we have to squeeze out the money. Elder Liu, what do you say?"
Elder Liu had been looking at the rain without saying a word. At this point, his face turned solemn, "That's right. We can't be less than this. With this standard, we can ensure the safety of our businesses."
"One of the properties of our Daoist Temple is around 300 mu of land. In reality, the amount of grain we hand in every year is only enough to satisfy our needs."
"Is it because we can't buy land? This is the title of Dao Master. Our share of the land is here. "
"We can't afford to rent any shops either."
"Now that we've received the title of True Sovereign, our land can be expanded to 900 mu. As long as it doesn't exceed a thousand mu, there shouldn't be a problem. We can also rent a few more shops in each county."
"This way, we'll have a huge source of income. Disciple Pei has done a great job. This is the foundation of our sect."
"Without a stable property, how can we recruit disciples and train them?"
Hearing these words, the Sect Leader sighed as he stood up and walked to the door. He then looked out at the heavy rain outside. At this point, the sky was dark, and the sound of rain could be heard. After some time, the Sect Leader smiled and turned around. He then asked Yu Yun Jun, "This time, what's so important that you're here for?"
"Sect Leader, I'm indeed here for an important matter." Yu Yun Jun looked at the Sect Leader who was working so hard for the sect. If it were any other day, she would have been soft-hearted. She wouldn't have said it in front of so many people. However this time, her heart was as hard as stone. She then spoke coldly, "The person you were talking about, Disciple Pei, your disciple senior brother, Song Zhi, has colluded with outsiders. He led people to kill him."
As soon as these words were spoken, a bolt of lightning struck down, followed by the sound of thunder. The rain started to fall. When everyone heard this, their faces fell.
"Oh?" The Sect Leader didn't seem to hear clearly as he stood there in a daze, not saying a single word. After some time, he regained his senses and asked, "What did you say?"
Elder Chen couldn't bear to see this happen. He knew that he had already informed Yu Yun Jun about this, and that they had formed an alliance. If they were to betray him now, it would not be beneficial to both sides. He then called Hao Yong over and explained everything to him. He then sighed, "Ai, Disciple Song was supposed to be the next generation's senior brother. Who would've thought that he would do such a foolish thing …."
The Sect Leader's face was pale as he looked around and mumbled, "Song Zhi, you're so foolish …."
As he spoke, tears began to flow from his eyes. He then raised his hand to wipe them away with difficulty and ordered, "Go and find Song Zhi."
Immediately, someone acknowledged and left. The Elders who were present didn't speak. Once this matter was confirmed, even if they didn't take any action, Song Zhi wouldn't be the next Sect Leader. Even if he was the senior brother, and the only disciple of the Sect Leader, he wouldn't be able to be the next Sect Leader.
The next generation's skies would change. Elder Gui and Elder Liu looked at each other and avoided eye contact. It was obvious that they were plotting something.
"Reporting, Song Zhi is no longer here. It's been said that he's gone to Slow River County."
"Slow River County, isn't that where Pei Zi Yun is?" The Sect Leader thought for a moment before ordering, "Quick, let's go now."
If there wasn't any actual conflict, Song Zhi would only be stripped of his position as the Senior Brother. But if there was an actual conflict, it would be very difficult to settle. As for blood being spilled, the Sect Leader didn't even dare to think about it. Yu Yun Jun and the Patriarch were enraged, and would definitely destroy everything.
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