Elder You looked at Lian Niangzi, who was still unable to calm down, and was secretly delighted.
This woman and Zhang Yan's failed negotiation was exactly what he wanted. After all, he coveted those three Transcendent Artifacts and wanted to find an opportunity to obtain them. He was still thinking of finding an opportunity to incite his wife to take the lead, but now he didn't need to go through so much trouble.
Lian Niangzi said angrily, "It's not like I'm asking for his magical weapon for free. At first, I wanted to talk nicely with him. If he was willing to agree, in the future, if anything happens in the Shenwu Mountain, I don't mind coming out to help. But that Taoist Zhang is really despicable. He said that even if my master came, he would still say the same thing. It's really infuriating!"
At the side, Elder You advised with a smile, "There's no need for Lady Lian to be calculative with these cultivators from the other continents. They seized an immortal city by a fluke, yet they really think they're someone important. They really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. As I said earlier, as long as Lady Lian is determined, why would you worry about not being able to obtain those few transcendent artifacts?"
Lian Niangzi suddenly hesitated and said, "I heard that Qu Changzhi once found four Yuanying cultivators to fight with this person, but in the end they were defeated and fled. Presumably he has some skill, so I came to ask Old You for some advice.
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Old Man You waved his sleeve with a smile and chuckled. "Rumors are inevitably exaggerated. Lady Lian, there's no need to overestimate this person. Isn't that Qu Changzhi completely unharmed? As for Wang Guangyuan, he had only reached Nascent Soul a few years ago, so how much cultivation could he have? That Jiang fellow is famous for his escape technique, but I've never heard of him having any other abilities. As for the evildoer from the Demon Division, there's no need to worry about him. "
Lian Niangzi thought for a moment, then nodded lightly, temporarily accepting this explanation.
Elder You's words seemed nonchalant, but his eyes flickered. This statement was only meant to bully a Core Formation cultivator like Lian Niangzi. If it was any of the Yuanying cultivators he was familiar with, they wouldn't dare to boast that they could fight against five people by themselves. Not to mention that Zhang Yan had casually taken out three high-grade profound weapons. His strength was definitely not to be underestimated.
The reason why he said these words was only to help dispel Lian Niangzi's misgivings and make her willing to take the lead in this matter. He only needed to wave the flag and shout from the side, there was no need to rush forward, as long as he could do it. That would be the best. Even if they failed, they would be able to escape unscathed.
Lian Niangzi frowned and thought for a while. In the end, she sighed and said, "Ai. That was what he said. However, the Xuanyue Sect was going against the Old Master. The number of people I can invite now are few and far between. I'm afraid I won't be able to make a move on this person for the time being. "
Elder You laughed heartily. "Wife Lian, how can there be no one? Yong Fu of E Mountain Sect was robbed of his position as the ruler of the Immortal City. Could it be that he didn't want to take it back? Qu Changzhi had been expelled from the family. Could it be that he didn't want to get back at her? Let's talk about that Hui Xuan old ancestor, I don't believe that he would let go of the grudge of killing his disciple. Even if he can't attack himself, he would be willing to borrow one or two magical treasures to deal with that Priest Zhang. "
Lian Niangzi thought about it carefully and shook her head, saying: "It is not appropriate to look for Qu Changzhi, it will be very easy for others to use against us."
Elder You smiled again and said: "That's fine. I'm not talented, but I know quite a few fellow Daoists. When the time comes, I can invite them all to help. As long as we put on a show of trampling over their sect, even if we don't really attack, we can still make them bow their heads."
When Lian Niangzi heard him say this, her eyes brightened. "How long will it take for Elder You to arrange this?"
Elder You changed his mind and said: "There's no rush. If we go look for them now, they will definitely be on guard. Why don't we wait a while more? Anyway, the magical treasures won't be able to escape."
Lian Niangzi bit her lip. "But in this way, those two magical treasures won't be able to land in the hands of my sworn brothers."
Elder You coughed dryly and said: "Wife also knows that this is an extraordinary time. Contacting people isn't something that can be done in a day. Besides, to invite these people, it is inevitable that we will have to give them some benefits."
As long as a Spiritual Master Yuanying had some cultivation, most of them would be in charge of a city or a sect. Usually, they would be in separate places, guarding their sect. If these people didn't have the fate or sufficient benefits, it would take at least a year to gather them in one place to work.
Qu Changzhi, for example, as a disciple of Hui Xuan's ancestor, could be said to have an extremely wide network of connections. However, in a hurry, he could only find the nearby Daoist Jiang to make up the numbers. If it wasn't for the help of the two Yu clan demons from the North Sea, only he and Wang Guangyuan would be able to go into action.
Lian Niangzi waved her hand and said: "Forget it. Since it can't be rushed, there's no harm in planning it slowly. I can even wait for three or four years. What I'm worried about is that when my sisters hear of this news, they will act immediately and exchange the three magical treasures first."
Elder You laughed, looking as if he had a card up his sleeve. "Wife Lian, you're too closely involved in the situation to see clearly. Which of those three spirit herbs is easy to find? Without several years of time, who can say for sure that they can be found? Not to mention other items, just that Earth Crouching Lotus, didn't you sweep clean the sect's original stash? "
With this reminder, Lian Niangzi also came to a realization. The things that Zhang Yan needed were all rare and hard to find. Even she had spent a great deal of effort to find twelve Earth Crouching Lotuses. As for She Huanjing and Gui Kui, there was no clue at all. Even if her sisters found them, they wouldn't be able to do it in a short period of time.
At this time, Elder You suddenly said: "Wife Lian, can you inform the elders that all the Immortal Cities in the north of Great Chu are not allowed to trade with the Immortal Cities of Black Heart Mountain? As time passes, there will definitely be internal strife in the Divine House Mountain, and it will be easier for us to deal with them in the future."
Lian Niangzi said in surprise: "What's the use of this? If the north can't trade, won't they go to the southern Immortal Cities to search?"
Elder You said in a low voice: "If they have the guts to enter deep into my Great Chu Blessed Land, then that's exactly what I'm looking for."
Lian Niangzi seemed to have thought of something. She looked at Elder You a few more times and sighed softly: "Elder You, it's better to restrain some things."
Elder You laughed softly: "Don't worry Wife Lian, I know what I'm doing."
After discussing this matter, Lian Niangzi was in no mood to stay any longer, so she bid farewell and left.
After sending her off, Elder You told the servant girl in the hall: "Go and find Third Master."
Not long after, a cultivator walked into the hall with large strides. This person looked exactly the same as Elder You. As soon as he entered, he said loudly: "Eldest Brother, do you have any business for this little brother to do?"
Elder You raised a cup of fragrant tea and took a sip. He said unhurriedly: "Third Brother, I have to deal with a few people in the next few months. Keep your spirits up and pay more attention to the Divine House Mountain. If anyone goes south, don't be polite. Just do it, but remember not to expose your identity. "
The cultivator said excitedly: "Don't worry, Eldest Brother, this little brother is already familiar with this. I won't cause any trouble for Eldest Brother."
Elder You squinted his eyes and smiled: "That's good. Third Brother, it won't be long before our You Clan's opportunity comes."
Two months later.
Zhang Yan was teaching a few disciples to deduce the runes inside the cave when he heard a boy report that Chu Mu Ran was outside asking to see him.
He dismissed the disciples and ordered the boy to call him in.
Chu Mu Ran's face was full of worry. After entering the hall, he first bowed and said: "Senior Brother, I don't know what happened in the last few months. The Immortal City of Chu has broken off trade with our Ink Heart Mountain. "
Zhang Yan's expression was normal. He asked: "Did you find out the reason?"
Chu Mu Ran hesitated: "Junior Brother Zhao has secretly asked someone to investigate. It seems that a noble from the Zhong Tai Sect is obstructing us. "
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed slightly.
Chu Mu Ran bowed: "This little brother doesn't know what to do. Please make a decision, Senior Brother."
Zhang Yan thought for a moment and said: "Junior Brother, don't be anxious. This matter is easy. Arrange for someone to take my message to the West Sea Realm's Celestial Sieve Sect. If there's anything we need, we can buy it there. There's no need to go to Chu. "
Chu Mu Ran was startled and said hesitantly: "Although the Celestial Sieve Sect is tens of thousands of miles away from Chu, it is still a superior sect of the Zhong Tai Sect. If they are unwilling …"
Zhang Yan said: "How do you know if you don't try? If there's no other way, go south. There are several immortal cities in the South Vast Sea Realm. If that doesn't work, go to the Wu Country. I heard that no matter who comes, they can trade with each other. As for the specifics, Junior Brother, think about it yourself. There's no need to ask me. "
Chu Mu Ran thought for a while and felt that this was the only thing he could do for now. If he headed south to the trade fair, he would definitely be at a disadvantage without the protection of the sect. However, it was still better than being trapped in the mountains. After bowing to Zhang Yan, he left.
Not long after he left, a boy came in and said: "Sect Master, Sect Master Yong of the E-Mountain Sect requests an audience."
Zhang Yan: "Invite him in."
Yong Fu walked in and greeted Zhang Yan first. After taking a seat, they exchanged a few words before saying: "I'm here to bid farewell to Sect Master Zhang. After I've settled the matters of the sect, I'll leave for Chu. However, I don't know if I'll be able to return. Sect Master Zhang, please take care of the disciples of the E-Mountain Sect."
Zhang Yan sensed that there was something strange in his tone and asked, "What happened?"
Yong Fu sighed and said: "Ten days ago at the Southwest Dragon Pillar Meeting, the Upper Zhongtai Sect was defeated. Twelve Yuanying cultivators died in battle, and only the sect master returned. However, Xuan Yue Sect didn't fare too well either. Nine of them died, and I heard that the sect master also suffered serious injuries. Now, the Upper Zhongtai Sect is gathering our Yuanying cultivators everywhere, hoping to win back the city at the Northwest Dragon Pillar Meeting in sixteen years."
Zhang Yan was surprised in his heart. According to his knowledge, with the ability of the Zhongtai Sect and the strength of the entire sect, they were able to gather around forty to fifty Nascent Soul cultivators, yet they'd lost over twenty percent of their forces in a single battle. It could be said to be an extremely horrifying battle.
He cupped his hands and said: "I'd like to ask, what is this Dragon Pillar Meeting all about?"
Yong Fu said in a low voice: "The so-called Dragon Pillars are said to be eight palaces left behind by an ancient immortal. They are arranged in the Dongsheng Continent according to the positions of the Eight Trigrams. Previously, there was a seal on them, preventing anyone from spying on them. However, in recent years, for some reason, the seal has been gradually loosened. Because they are located under the realm of the Upper Zhongtai Sect and Xuan Yue Sect, the two sects have coveted them. Thus, they agreed to fight to determine the ownership. The two sects originally had a grudge against each other, and with the addition of the immortal's palaces, the enmity has grown."
After listening to this, Zhang Yan learned that the two sects had fought five times before, and neither side had suffered great losses. However, he didn't think that so many cultivators from both sects would die this time. It seemed that they were really fighting. He raised his brows and said: "Although Mount Shenwu worships the Zhongtai Sect as the Upper Sect, it's only a name. Since Sage Yong knows that the road ahead is dangerous, why must you go?"
Yong Fu sighed: "My wife is a disciple of the Zhongtai Sect. Summoned by the Upper Sect, I can't refuse." He paused, then smiled wryly. "I heard that the Xingkang City Sect Master along the coast of the western lands disobeyed orders and was captured by the Sect Master. Stone tablets were used to suppress him in a cave. With the precedent set, how could I dare to disobey?"
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