"That's natural. Because your motive is different, the answer you would get would naturally be different!" Cheng Yu smiled.
In any case, he didn't think that Tian Xue and Tian Xing would look for them because of this matter. After all, it had nothing to do with them.
It didn't matter if it was public or not, they were just disciples participating in the Grand Competition.
But to a sect master, what they had to consider would be different. They would be concerned about the Cheng Clan's motive for doing so.
Now that Tian Xue and Tian Xing had come here to ask for their motive, it was obvious that Yu Lingzi wanted to know more.
Furthermore, even if it wasn't Yu Lingzi who wanted to know, he could still probe the both of them.
However, from their expressions, he had basically confirmed that it was Yu Lingzi who had asked them to come here to ask.
"What motive could we have? We just want to know why you are doing this!" Tian Xue replied.
"Since it's what you want to ask, then I will give you an answer. My Cheng Clan has been publicizing our strength for so many years. Everyone should have a rough understanding of our strength. The deterrence that we should have has more or less taken effect.
In the future, our Cheng Clan will only grow stronger. I don't wish for too many people to know how strong our Cheng Clan is.
This is to protect Cheng Clan and all your sects, so as to prevent outsiders from knowing about our Cheng Clan's background, "Cheng Yu replied.
"Senior Brother, is it that simple?" Tian Xing enquired.
Regarding this answer, he could completely understand it.
In the past, when the Cultivation World wasn't in chaos, their own sect would also organize a minor tournament every year. Even the ten great sects would organize a major tournament every ten years.
Like the ten great sects' major tournament, it was absolutely open to the public. Because the purpose of organizing such a major tournament was to display their sect's strength to outsiders.
But for their own sect's minor tournament, it was basically not open to the public. Sometimes, the sect master might invite some friends to spectate. But in general, the sect's minor tournament would never be open to the public.
Because the sect's minor tournament would basically involve all the sect's disciples going up the stage to display their strength. Therefore, if it was open to the public, it would basically reveal the entire sect's strength.
But for the ten great sects' major tournament, it was only for each sect to select their most outstanding disciple.
These disciples represented the approximate level of a sect, but they did not represent the entire strength of the sect.
Moreover, by selecting these outstanding disciples to compete, not only would outsiders not be able to see how strong the overall strength of a sect was, but these outstanding disciples would also prove the strength of their sect to outsiders.
Therefore, all the sects were very happy to participate in this kind of killing two birds with one stone. After all, this was a once in a decade opportunity.
But all these years, the Cheng family would hold a competition every two years.
Moreover, the Cheng Family's competition wasn't a competition to select a few outstanding disciples. Instead, all the disciples of the Cheng Family, such as the Sky Mountain Sect, signed up to participate in the competition.
All the disciples who had signed up would first compete individually to select the most outstanding disciples from their sects. Then, these outstanding disciples would compete with disciples from other sects.
If such a large-scale competition were to be made public, then not only would the Cheng Family's strength be exposed, but the strength of the Cheng Family's subordinate forces would also be exposed.
Occasionally showing off once was fine. But if it were to be made public for a long period of time, everyone would be very clear of the strength of each and every power. To a power, this was extremely dangerous.
Therefore, for Cheng Yu to give them such an answer, it was reasonable and understandable. Because it was to protect the Cheng Family and all the other powers.
"Then what if our Sect Master Martial Uncle were to ask you?" Tian Xue enquired.
Although she wasn't dissatisfied with the Cheng Family's answer, according to Cheng Yu's previous words, there was another answer to this question.
Furthermore, she was here to ask Cheng Yu on behalf of her Sect Master Martial Uncle. Therefore, she wanted another answer.
"Since it's your Sect Master Martial Uncle who wishes to know, then naturally, he has to ask himself," Cheng Yu shook his head.
"Cheng Yu, what's wrong with you? Can't you tell me? "Tian Xue was somewhat angry.
She felt that Cheng Yu was doing this intentionally.
He knew that she was here on behalf of her Sect Master Martial Uncle. Yet, he still did this. This was obviously to embarrass her.
"I'm not joking with you. As the saying goes, if one isn't in a position, one shouldn't meddle in politics. This matter doesn't have anything to do with you. Since he wants to know, let him ask him himself.
As a Sect Master, he doesn't dare to ask himself. Yet, he got the two of you to do it. Didn't he feel that our relationship is very good? Therefore, he got you to ask me?
Some matters aren't as simple as you think. Since this matter has nothing to do with you, it's best that you don't get involved.
I have treated you as my own brother and sister. If it was someone else, I wouldn't even tell them the first answer.
Therefore, you have to understand that there are some matters that you shouldn't interfere in. Because this isn't as simple as asking a question. Do you understand? "Cheng Yu looked at Tian Xue as he spoke seriously.
"Senior Brother, don't be angry. Senior Sister and I saw how worried Sect Master Martial Uncle was and wished to help him. We don't have any other intentions!" Tian Xing quickly explained, afraid that Cheng Yu would misunderstand.
"I'm not angry. Like I said, it's because I have treated you as my own brother and sister. That's why I'm telling you this.
But there are some matters that you shouldn't get involved in. If your Sect Master Martial Uncle really wishes to know, then let him do it himself.
Since he doesn't dare to come, then let him not think too much about it. As long as your Tianshan Sect is still my Cheng Family's lower sect, your Tianshan Sect's safety will be under my Cheng Family's control. He doesn't need to be so worried.
If he's worried because he has other plans that he shouldn't have, then you'd better tell him to think about it clearly first.
Humans die for wealth, birds die for food. I, Cheng Yu, hate betrayal the most. Don't do anything that I can't forgive. Not everything can be salvaged.
If that's the case, even if the two of you plead for leniency, it would be useless. You just have to pass my words to him. The rest will depend on him, "Cheng Yu spoke.
He had no idea why Yu Lingzi would be worried about this. Perhaps, he knew something that he shouldn't know.
However, this wasn't important. What he cared about was their Tianshan Sect's loyalty as a lower sect.
If there wasn't any loyalty, even if Tian Xue and Tian Xing were here, he wouldn't mind swallowing up Tianshan Sect.
He was such a person.
Because of Tian Xue and Tian Xing, he could take care of Tianshan Sect. But taking care of them didn't mean that he would let them be.
If Tianshan Sect really thought that Tian Xue and Tian Xing could make use of their relationship with him to gain benefits for Tianshan Sect, then Yu Lingzi was wrong.
This was a completely different matter.
His relationship with Tian Xue and Tian Xing was brotherly. But his relationship with Tianshan Sect was a master-servant relationship. It was completely different.
Therefore, for Yu Lingzi to send these two over to the Cheng Family to scout for information, it was obviously a mistake.
"Senior Brother, thank you. We will pass on Senior Brother's words to Martial Uncle!" Towards Cheng Yu's sincerity, Tian Xing was very grateful.
He knew that what Cheng Yu said was the truth. Some things, as disciples, they shouldn't interfere with sect matters because they didn't have the right to decide.
Obviously, there were a lot of things that they didn't understand.
Recalling the worried expression of Sect Master Martial Uncle, they were able to tell that the matter wasn't so simple.
Just like what Cheng Yu said, with their identity, they shouldn't interfere with this matter. After all, they didn't know the cause and effect.
"If there's nothing else, you guys can return!" Cheng Yu spoke.
"Alright, Senior Brother. Then we shall return first!" Tian Xing pulled Tian Xue, preparing to return to Tianshan Sect.
Senior Brother Cheng Yu had already done his best. They couldn't possibly make things difficult for him. Otherwise, they wouldn't know how to appreciate favors.
"Cheng Yu, you said that you treated us as brothers and sisters. Don't you have any other feelings for me?" However, after Tian Xue was pulled away for a few steps, she suddenly shook off Tian Xing's hand, turning around to ask Cheng Yu.
"Some things might not change, but it's best. Just like now. If you like, this Cheng Family will welcome you anytime.
If you are willing, you can even treat this place as your second home.
But once some things change, the relationship between us might not be as natural. I feel that the current situation is pretty good! "Cheng Yu's back was facing them as he spoke.
How could he not know of Tian Xue's feelings for him?
Since it had come to this, even if Tian Xue had already confessed, it wouldn't be an exaggeration. However, it was impossible for him to accept Tian Xue.
It wasn't because he didn't like Tian Xue. Tian Xue had liked him for so many years. He wasn't someone with a heart of stone. How could he not be touched?
It was just that he didn't wish to owe these women anymore.
Previously, it was because he owed Ye Qian. His heart was already filled with guilt. He didn't wish for Tian Xue to become the second Ye Qian.
Especially when it had reached his current realm.
The few women in his family had special identities. Because of the existence of the Heaven Splitting Mirror, they were basically able to follow his footsteps.
But if he were to be together with Tian Xue, perhaps in just a few years, he would have to leave this world.
However, he had no way to bring Tian Xue away. When the time comes, they would be separated by immortals. If that wasn't harming Tian Xue, what would it be?
Therefore, he felt that it was more suitable to be siblings with Tian Xue and not lovers.
"What you mean is, if the relationship between us were to change, your Cheng Family would no longer welcome us?" Tian Xue enquired.
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