Although the Blood Demon was heavily injured, she was hiding in Celestial Avenue. Skytraversing Palace couldn't do anything to her, and with the Blood Demon's art source destroyed, she wouldn't be able to cause any trouble for the time being. Hence, Ming Zhao and Zhongli Kuai didn't stay long at the Morality Sect. They left after staying for a day.
Sect Master Yu Ling, her Senior Brother, and Miao Yi saw the guests off outside the Morality Palace. They even shut down the mountain barrier and watched as the two of them left.
After the guests left, Sect Master Yu Ling turned to look at Miao Yi, her heart filled with emotions. The Skytraversing Palace's arrival proved that Miao Yi had indeed been trapped for hundreds of years. And because of that, he managed to form a relationship with the Skytraversing Palace. She asked, "Sir, Junior Brother Yu Xu said you have something to discuss with us?"
"Yes! I have something to ask the Sect Master. "Miao Yi cupped his fists.
Yu Ling nodded, then led the others back into the Morality Palace and sat down cross-legged.
They waited for Miao Yi to speak after they sat down. Miao Yi glanced at the guards at the door and transmitted his voice, "Sect Master, can you have the disciples outside leave?"
Yu Ling was taken aback. It seemed he did have something to discuss. She didn't say anything else and shouted towards the door, "You can all leave. No one is allowed to approach without permission."
"Yes!" The disciples outside bowed towards the inside of the hall and left.
She invoked her transcendence energy to scan the outside of the hall. After making sure everyone was gone, Yu Ling said, "Sir, please speak."
Miao Yi sighed, "May I ask what the Sect Master and the two Enlightened Masters think of the Morality Grocery Store now?"
The three of them did not expect him to ask about this. They looked at each other, and their eyes were filled with helplessness. Sect Leader Yuling asked in return, "It's all thanks to the benefactor that the Morality Sundry Goods Store could achieve what it is today. What do you think, benefactor?"
Miao Yi frowned, "The Morality Grocery Store is developing very quickly, but I don't think so. This matter involves the Sect Master's son, Daoist Master De Ming. There are some things I don't know if I should say."
The three of them looked at each other again. They could tell that Miao Yi had something against the current Morality Grocery Store. This was out of their expectations. They knew that Miao Yi was the one who laid down the foundation of the store. When De Ming ran the store, he would often use Miao Yi to defend himself when the three questioned him. They didn't expect Miao Yi to have something against the current Morality Grocery Store.
Sect Master Jade Spirit nodded. "Sir, feel free to speak!"
Miao Yi pondered for a moment, then asked, "Although some words are unpleasant to hear, they come from the bottom of my heart. Dare I ask the three Spiritual Masters, do you know why I'm willing to stay in the Vitality Sect, and why I'm willing to serve the Vitality Sect? Dare I ask the three Spiritual Masters, do you know why I was unwilling to hand over the Thousand-faced Demon Fox to the Formless Sect when I caught it, even if the Formless Sect gave me more benefits? I'm also willing to hand over the Thousand-faced Demon Fox to the Vital Energy Sect. Do you know why I'm willing to work so hard to build a foundation for the Morality Sundry Goods Store? Do you know why the Vitality Sect agreed to give me twenty percent of the Sundry Goods Store's shares, but I was unwilling to sign any contract to protect my own interests? "
The three of them were silent. These questions were difficult to answer.
Looking at their reactions, Miao Yi sighed and continued, "It's all because I understand the Morality Sect. Just like the five words written on the memorial arch outside, 'Morality exists in heaven and earth!' Because this was the Vitality Gate! Because I believe in the Morality Sect! The Morality Sect can give me peace of mind, and to me, peace of mind is where I belong! Even though I'm unwilling to be bound by the Morality Sect, I'm willing to hand over any benefits with both hands. It's all because I truly see the Morality Sect as my home! To me, the Morality Sect is not as simple as a place to stay. It's not as simple as a place to stay, and it's not as simple as a sect to take refuge in. If it was only for a place to stay, if it was only for benefits, it's not like I don't have a place to go. The Hall of Heroes has tried to recruit me many times, but that place isn't just the Hall of Heroes. There are many more places that are more powerful than the Morality Sect. However, it's still the same. I truly see the Morality Sect as my home. Because this is the Morality Sect! The Morality Sect with the righteousness of heaven and earth! "
When he said this, the three Spiritual Masters were moved. They truly felt that Miao Yi's words came from the bottom of his heart. It was truly touching.
"Who knew …" Miao Yi shook his head. "Who knew that after I was trapped in the Blood Demon Array for hundreds of years, when I came out and returned to the Morality Sundry Goods Store, I realized that it had changed. It changed so much that I, Niu Youde, felt uneasy. I realized that the Morality Sect is no longer the Morality Sect I once knew. In pursuit of profit, I've forgotten the Morality Sect's roots! Indeed. When it comes to business, there's no such thing as treachery in business. I admit that I'm no gentleman. Back then, in order to help the sundry goods store open up, I was unscrupulous as well. But to me, even thieves have their own principles. I can never forget my roots. No matter how luxuriant a rootless duckweed grows, it will never have a foothold. A single wave can topple it, so how can it last? "
The three of them could empathize with Miao Yi's words. They were a little excited, as though they had found a confidant.
It would be strange if they weren't excited. Miao Yi's words were exactly what they were thinking.
However, the three of them didn't show anything on their faces. Sect Master Jade Spirit asked, "Does Master think that it's inappropriate for the Morality Sect to rely on the sundry goods store to earn money?"
"There's nothing inappropriate about it! Otherwise, Niu Youde wouldn't have worked so hard for the Morality Sundry Goods Store's opening. If we don't earn money, how can the Morality Sect flourish? I only hate the fact that the sundry goods store earns less money. I can't wait to earn as much as I can. That way, my benefits will only increase. But I still have to say, even thieves have their own principles. Even bandits have their own bottom line. How can the Morality Sundry Goods Store abandon its roots? " Miao Yi cupped his fists at the three of them and said in a measured tone, "I beg to differ with some of Daoist Priest De Ming's actions!"
Yu Xu and Yu Lian looked at their Sect Master Senior Brother, but they didn't say anything. After all, that person was their Senior Brother's son.
Sect Master Jade Spirit's expression was a little solemn. How could he be in a good mood when someone criticized his own son right in front of him? He asked, "What do you disagree with?"
Miao Yi then told the three of them about what De Mingyi had told him as a lobbyist in a concise manner.
After listening to him, Sect Master Jade Spirit's expression was a little twisted. He suppressed his anger and said, "Even if you don't say it, how can I not know? The three of us are well aware of it, but we can't do anything to him. Now that he's obtained great benefits for the Morality Sect, everyone will benefit from it. It's what everyone wants, and he's using the name of the Morality Sect's future. If the three of us forcefully oppose him, have you thought about the consequences? "
Yu Xu sighed and said, "I didn't expect that an honest man would become so scheming after doing business. We unknowingly fell into his trap."
Miao Yi asked in return, "Do you really think this is Daoist Priest De Ming's idea, Reverend? Someone is advising him from behind the scenes. With Reverend overseeing the Morality Sundry Goods Store, don't you think Daoist Priest De Ming and Huangfu Jun from the Hall of Heroes? Are Y too close to them? "
Yu Lian was obsessed with his own affairs in the sect. He didn't ask much about other things, so he wasn't clear about the situation. Yu Xu was taken aback. "Do you mean to say that Shopkeeper Huangfu is the mastermind behind all of this?"
Miao Yi laughed coldly. "Why do you think the Blood Demon was able to find me this time? Although I have a grudge with the Blood Demon, he doesn't know who I am. There's no way he could find me so quickly. I'm afraid Reverend doesn't know that right after I came back and told Reverend about the Blood Demon, Daoist Priest De Ming immediately told Huangfu Jun about it? Y, and then Huangfu Jun? Y immediately found me and told me that the Blood Demon is a member of the Hall of Heroes. He threatened me with the Blood Demon, which forced me to find someone from the Skytraversing Palace to deal with the Blood Demon! If you don't believe me, why don't you confront Daoist Priest De Ming? I believe Daoist Priest De Ming won't even bother to hide these things now! "
"Unfilial son!" Sect Master Jade Spirit trembled in anger. This was no different from colluding with outsiders!
Miao Yi raised his hand to stop her. "Sect Master, don't be hasty. The real culprit isn't Daoist Priest De Ming!" He looked towards Reverend Yu Xu. "The real culprit is Reverend Yu Xu!"
"…" Reverend Yu Xu was speechless. Sect Master Jade Spirit and Reverend Yu Lian were shocked as well.
Miao Yi suddenly said with a pained expression, "Reverend, you were in charge of the Morality Goods Store. Why didn't you care about what happened to the Morality Goods Store? Why did you let the lifeline of the Morality Goods Store fall into someone else's hands? If it weren't for Reverend's indulgence, how could Daoist Priest De Ming have come this far? "
Reverend Yu Xu was embarrassed by his words. Sect Master Jade Spirit chimed in, "Junior Brother doesn't know how to do business. He didn't interfere because he didn't want to affect the operations of the lower ranks. The fault isn't on Junior Brother. It's all on that unfilial son!"
Miao Yi immediately retorted, "Do you think Daoist Priest De Ming would understand? Who's born with that knowledge? I don't know either. But I still tried my best to think of a way in the beginning. Nothing in this world is too difficult for a determined person! "
Yu Lian, who had been silent all this while, suddenly spoke up, "Now isn't the time to look into who's responsible. Since Reverend Yu Lian has spoken up, do you have a way to remedy the situation?"
Miao Yi nodded. "It's not too late to mend the pen!"
Reverend Yu Xu then humbly asked, "How can you teach me?"
Miao Yi said, "The Morality Goods Store is now the Morality Sect's financial resource. If used well, it will only bring harm to the sect. We can't throw away our child just to pour bathwater over it. The growth of the Morality Goods Store isn't contradictory to maintaining the Morality Sect's orthodoxy. However, there's no benefit in doing business with the Morality Sect's methods. It all depends on whether Reverend is willing to sacrifice his reputation and become an unscrupulous merchant for the Morality Sect. Of course, I don't want Reverend to be like Daoist Priest De Ming and be manipulated by outsiders. Outsiders won't care about the Morality Sect's survival. I want Reverend to become an unscrupulous merchant so that the Morality Sect can use the Morality Goods Store, and not be used by others! "
'Become an unscrupulous merchant?' Reverend Yu Xu was hesitant. He couldn't agree right away. It wasn't that he didn't want to be an unscrupulous merchant, but he was worried that he wouldn't be able to do it.
Yu Ling and Yu Lian looked at each other. They felt that this was putting him in a difficult position. Yu Ling said, "Since Reverend Yu Lian has a way, why don't you handle it yourself? Junior Brother really doesn't have any experience in this area. We trust Reverend Yu Lian."
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