Wave after wave of 'surprises' shocked Lu Shengzhong. The Song family was finished and the three sects attached to the Song family also went to their side. He did not expect Shang Chaozong to rise so quickly and occupy Qingshan County.
Although he did not know the passage of time in the outside world, it was not so long that it could not be estimated. How could there be such a big change in such a short period of time?
Although he found it hard to believe, he knew that Lu Shengzhong did not need to fool him with this kind of thing. Since they sat down to talk, it was obvious that they were prepared to let him go. The truth would be known when they got out.
"Is this the county capital of Qingshan County?" Lu Shengzhong asked.
Niu Youdao nodded and smiled.
Lu Shengzhong was silent. On the way, when he was escorting him, he noticed that they had arrived at a city. It turned out to be Qingshan County.
Lu Shengzhong said, "How would I know what Mount Five Liang is planning?"
Niu Youdao, who took a sip of tea, put down the teacup and pointed to the golden wing in the cage. "The golden wing that I got from you in Canglu County has been kept for you. Why don't you contact the sect and give it a try?"
Lu Shengzhong looked back at the golden wing and could not help but smile bitterly. "It seems that you have been eyeing Mount Five Liang from the beginning."
He did not guess wrong. Niu Youdao was indeed eyeing Mount Five Liang from the beginning. Mount Five Liang was the so-called 'gift' that Niu Youdao gave to Shang Chaozong. However, the situation had changed and the plan had to change accordingly.
Niu Youdao said, "It's not about eyeing. It's difficult to force people to do things against their will. Mutual benefit is the way to go."
Lu Shengzhong said, "You want Mount Five Liang to go to our side?"
Niu Youdao said, "I dare not compliment the ability of your sect leader for Mount Five Liang to fall to this state. Actually, I've always thought that with Brother Lu's ability, it's a waste of your talent to stay in Mount Five Liang. You can definitely make greater contributions to Mount Five Liang and lead Mount Five Liang further. If Brother Lu can become the Sect Master of Mount Five Liang, it's not impossible for Mount Five Liang to prosper. "
Lu Shengzhong sneered. "Are you joking?"
"Joke? It really isn't a joke. " Niu Youdao shook his head slowly as he poured tea from the teapot. "On this side, we have the Heavenly Jade Clan above us, the Celestial Retaining Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain below us. Any one of them could easily annihilate Mount Five Liang. As long as Mount Five Liang comes here, Brother Lu can do whatever you want to Mount Five Liang. Brother Lu can kill your Sect Leader anytime you want. Those who don't obey Brother Lu can be eradicated in any way you want. It's not a joke at all. "
These words were too simple and crude. Moreover, they were very explicit and despicable. Yuan Fang's expression twitched as he listened to them.
Lu Shengzhong's pupils constricted. This person in front of him actually dared to say that he had killed the Sect Master of his sect in front of him. This was simply preposterous!
Niu Youdao continued to speak indifferently: "Although Brother Lu has been imprisoned for a long time, it may not be a bad thing. There is a saying, 'after suffering comes happiness'. If one can become the Sect Leader after being imprisoned for a while, I believe many people in Mount Five Liang would be willing to suffer. Of course, the prerequisite is that Brother Lu must find someone from Mount Five Liang and find a way to convince them to join us. Of course, more importantly, Brother Lu must do things to my satisfaction. As long as I'm satisfied, it won't be difficult for Brother Lu to become the Sect Leader of Mount Five Liang. "
Lu Shengzhong said in a low voice, "What a joke! No matter how incompetent I, Lu Shengzhong, am, I would never do something like deceiving my master and destroying my ancestors! "
Niu Youdao said, "What deceiving your master and destroying your ancestors? That's a bit too much. No one has a rule about who the Sect Leader belongs to. Which sect doesn't choose the most capable? Wouldn't it be better to let someone more capable take the position and give Mount Five Liang a more glorious future? Wouldn't it be better to let the Grandmaster's spirit smile in heaven? An incompetent person who drags down the entire sect for his own selfishness is truly deceiving his master and destroying his ancestors. As a disciple of Mount Five Liang, it's only right to think about what's best for Mount Five Liang. "
Lu Shengzhong's cheeks tightened. "What if I don't agree? Are you going to kill me?"
Niu Youdao said, "A melon that's forcefully pulled won't be sweet. I hate forcing people to do things that they don't want to do. If you don't agree, I won't kill you. I will let you go."
Lu Shengzhong leaned forward slightly. "Really?"
Niu You said, "It's definitely true! However, I'm worried about Brother Lu's future. If you offend Wang Heng, Mount Five Liang will have a hard time establishing itself in the Yan Sect! As for Brother Lu, the main culprit, Wang Heng naturally won't let you go. Similarly, it's also because of Brother Lu's betrayal that Mount Five Liang ended up in this state. I can't imagine what will happen to Brother Lu if you return to Mount Five Liang. Even if nothing happens, will Brother Lu still be put in an important position in the sect? "
"Of course, maybe Brother Lu is too virtuous. It doesn't matter if you're not put in an important position. Even if you have to suffer, you can bear with it. Since ancient times, there have been cases of people enduring humiliation in order to survive. Brother Lu won't be one of them. Or, Brother Lu can go to a faraway place and hide your identity as a rogue cultivator. However, I'm afraid it won't be easy for a person who betrayed the sect to live in the outside world … "
Lu Shengzhong's mind was in a mess after listening to Niu Youdao's words.
"If you can find another way out for Mount Five Liang, then it'll be different. Even if you don't do anything meritorious, it'll still be justifiable to atone for your sins. You can tell Mount Five Liang that you've convinced me and take all the credit. If Mount Five Liang comes here, even the Yan Imperial Court won't dare to act rashly. Wang Heng won't be able to do anything to you. "
At this point, Niu Youdao sighed. "Alright, that's all I have to say. I don't like to force people. Old Xiong, undo the restrictions on him and send him out of the mansion."
Yuan Fang immediately stepped forward and made a few moves on Lu Shengzhong's body, undoing the restrictions on him.
Once again, Lu Shengzhong's magic power started to circulate again. Needless to say, the comfortable feeling of being full of qi activity was not something that Lu Shengzhong was in the mood to experience. Instead, he felt very upset.
"Please!" Yuan Fang gestured for Lu Shengzhong to leave.
Lu Shengzhong wanted to say something but hesitated. He sat there with no intention of leaving. His gaze shifted from Yuan Fang to Niu Youdao. Finally, he asked, "You said it yourself. There's the Heavenly Jade School on the side, and the Immortal Retaining Sect and the other three sects below. Why did you invite Mount Five Liang over?"
Niu Youdao waved his hand, signaling for Yuan Fang to leave. "That's why I said that your sect master's abilities are not worthy of praise. Mount Five Liang only has that little bit of strength. How are you going to compete with the other sects? You'll only be suppressed by the stronger sects and have no choice but to linger on the sidelines. Forgive me for being blunt. Mount Five Liang wants to prosper, but it doesn't know where it belongs. "
Lu Shengzhong replied, "I'd like to hear your opinion!"
Niu Youdao said, "It's very simple. Reposition yourself. Don't think about competing with the other sects. You don't have the strength to compete with the stronger sects. Give up on the idea of competing with the stronger sects. Think about how you can make use of your irreplaceable advantages. Once you've gained a firm foothold, think about other things."
Lu Shengzhong said in a low voice, "Mount Five Liang doesn't seem to have any irreplaceable advantages."
Niu Youdao said, "If you don't have an advantage, you should create one. It all depends on how Mount Five Liang defines its role and which point you should cut in from. If you only want to seize territory to strengthen yourself, with just you alone? It's not realistic, and it's difficult to break through the wall of interests that others have built. "
Lu Shengzhong said, "Please enlighten us."
At this point, Niu Youdao did not beat around the bush anymore. He went straight to the point. "I need a group of spies scattered around the important places in each country, so that I can grasp the situation in each country in time."
Lu Shengzhong understood what he meant. He pondered for a moment before asking, "If Mount Five Liang doesn't serve as a follower of the sorcerers here, where will we get our financial resources from?"
Niu Youdao said, "You're worrying too much. We'll naturally provide it. Otherwise, we won't be able to keep people's hearts!"
Lu Shengzhong pondered for a moment before asking again, "Can you really let me be the leader of Mount Five Liang?"
Niu Youdao smiled. He knew that this guy had already made his choice. "I can't guarantee that, and I don't want to make any promises. Everything depends on you. If you have the ability to be the leader, I'll naturally help you. If you don't, I won't be shooting myself in the foot. Causing chaos in Mount Five Liang will not benefit me."
"I can only guarantee that I'll give you a chance. If you can seize the opportunity, you deserve it. You should first settle the matter of Mount Five Liang coming here. After that, I have other things for you to do. Once you're done, it'll be your chance! "
Lu Shengzhong sighed. Did he have a choice?
Just like what Niu Youdao said, even if he was let go, he might not have a good ending. Even if the sect did not vent their anger on him, he would not be able to hold his head high in the sect in the future.
Escape and become a rogue cultivator? It was tantamount to betraying the sect. This reputation would be shamed by all the sects in the world. Even if he could survive in the future, he would not be able to make a name for himself.
Since he would end up like that either way, why not work hard in a good direction?
Niu Youdao had already given him a way out, and he really could not find a reason to refuse.
He tilted his head and looked at the golden wing beside him. "It's been so long. I don't know if this golden wing can still contact the people in the sect."
Niu Youdao smiled and said, "You can try."
Lu Shengzhong nodded. "If I can't contact him, I'll go out and think of a way to find him."
Niu Youdao tilted his head and said, "Serve me the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone!"
After a while, the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone arrived. Lu Shengzhong picked up the brush and deliberated for a long time before writing a secret letter.
After releasing the golden wing and taking away the secret letter, Lu Shengzhong looked up at the sky and saw them off without saying a word.
Niu Youdao, who was standing on the steps of the pavilion behind him, ordered, "Arrange a room for Brother Lu. Don't neglect him."
After Yuan Fang took Lu Shengzhong away, Yuan Gang walked to Niu Youdao's side and asked, "What do you need Lu Shengzhong to do? Can you rest assured with such a person? "
Niu Youdao knew what he meant. If it was necessary, it was better to let him go.
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