Gong Lince said, "At present, it is not important whether Yu Cang controls the government of Qin State. What Waning Moon Pavilion needs to do now is to clean up the hearts of the people in the old land of Zhao State. Turning the old land of Zhao State into their own is their most urgent matter at present. For the time being, they can't threaten us, so they won't look for trouble. Yan's disaster has passed, and it can be considered as a blessing in disguise. "When he said the last sentence, he was filled with emotion.
At first, they were facing the threat of national destruction. But now, not only did they turn the situation around, but they also annexed a large amount of Zhao State's territory. How could they not be emotional?
For the time being, the surrounding situation was favorable to Yan. New Qin was busy cleaning up its internal affairs, and the war between Han and Song Dynasty had no time to care about Yan. Thus, Yan's current situation was good.
Niu Youdao slowly sipped the tea and teased, "Yan's disaster can be a blessing in disguise, and our Southern Region will remember it."
Gong Lince did not object to this statement. Without the Southern Region's expeditions, without the Southern Region's mobilization of Yan's morale, without the Southern Region's strategizing, the one who would perish would not be Zhao State, but Yan State.
"That's true, but Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain will not admit it. I'm afraid they will come to you to settle accounts." Gong Lince said.
Niu Youdao said, "I'm hiding in the Purple Golden Cave, what can they do to me? As long as I'm alive, they can try to touch Shang Chaozong. If they dare to touch Purple Golden Cave's people, presumably, Purple Golden Cave will not let them go, right? "
Gong Lince sighed. "Once the matter of you coming here becomes public, I'm afraid those two will fly into a rage out of humiliation. I'm under a lot of pressure."
Niu Youdao said, "As long as you don't collapse, it's not pressure. In order to prevent a long delay, Purple Golden Cave should quickly send a group of experts to Shang Chaozong to take over the overall protection of Shang Chaozong. I will inform Shang Chaozong's side, and they will cooperate. Sect Master Gong, I don't want anything to happen to Shang Chaozong's side. Let me say this, if something happens to Shang Chaozong's side, I can guarantee that the people of the South Province and the Gold Province will immediately rebel. No one will have an easy time! "
Gong Lince: "Don't worry about Shang Chaozong's safety, I'll make arrangements. On the other hand, I'm afraid we'll have to discuss the matter of you joining the Purple Golden Cave. "
"Oh!" Niu Youdao put down the teacup and spread out his hands. "I don't care. If the Purple Golden Cave doesn't want me, I can go to Xiao Yao Palace or Spirit Sword Mountain."
Gong Lince raised an eyebrow. "Are you threatening me?"
Niu Youdao: "I'm in your territory, how would I dare to threaten you? What I said is the truth. If this place doesn't want me, there will be a place for me. I won't hang myself on a tree. "
Gong Lince replied, "You're overthinking it. What I want to discuss with you is that the promise I made to you will not change, and the position of Elder will not change. However, after all, you joined the Purple Golden Cave halfway. The other people's opinion is that you can be an Elder of the Purple Golden Cave, but for the time being, you have no right to participate in the decision-making of the Purple Golden Cave! Everyone's opinion is that you still have to observe and confirm that you and the Purple Golden Cave are of the same mind. "
The nearby Guan Fangyi immediately looked at Niu Youdao to see his reaction.
Niu Youdao's finger circled around the rim of the teacup. "In other words, my position as an Elder is just an empty title, and I have no right to participate in the decision-making. However, I must abide by the decisions that you've made, isn't that right?"
Gong Lince: "Any disciple in the sect must abide by the decision of the sect. Not only the Purple Golden Cave, but all the other sects."
Niu Youdao chuckled. "You want the horse to run, but you don't give the horse grass. You guys are really something. Fine, I don't care, I promise. "
Gong Lince: "Also, although we'll give you the corresponding rank, you have no right to see the high-level cultivation methods of the Purple Golden Cave for now. Before we can confirm whether you're of the same mind as everyone else, I hope you can understand our feelings. "
Niu Youdao chuckled. "I understand, I understand. Fine, I promise."
Seeing that he was so straightforward, Gong Lince stood up. "Good, then it's settled. Prepare a little, tomorrow I'll bring you to pay respects to Uncle Zhong Guzi. With this level of seniority, your appointment as an Elder of the Purple Golden Cave will be justifiable. "
"Okay." Niu Youdao stood up to see the guest off.
After the guest left, Guan Fangyi walked to Niu Youdao's side. "You have no right to do this, and no right to do that. Why didn't you ask what benefits and authority you have? You just blindly agreed like that?"
Niu Youdao: "What's there to ask? I hold real authority in my hands, and I can't be manipulated by them. Do I need to be long-winded with them? Take a step back and the world will be clear. First, keep your body useful. There's still a long way to go. Take your time. There's no hurry! "
…
Zhong Guzi was the head of the five remaining Elders of the Purple Golden Cave. He was also the oldest. When the other Grand Elders saw him, they would have to call him Senior Brother.
In Yan Li's words, this Elder's life was coming to an end. He didn't have many years left to live, so he had been in closed-door training for a long time.
Of course, this was also something that Niu Youdao had asked Yan Li to find out. It was impossible to not know about the situation of the master.
Through Yan Li, Niu Youdao figured out something. Although this Zhong Guzi had a high seniority, he didn't have much power in the sect. It was likely that the people of the Purple Golden Cave didn't want Niu Youdao to collude with some powerful Elder in the sect. Thus, they disturbed this old guy who had been in closed-door training for a long time.
The next day, Niu Youdao was led to a cliff halfway up the mountain.
Guan Fangyi, who was following him, was stopped. She wasn't allowed to go near that place, so she could only watch from afar.
Outside a pavilion that was half embedded in the cliff, Sect Master Gong Lince stood on the steps and waited. He slightly nodded at Niu Youdao.
Below the steps, on the platform on the cliff, Yan Li, Yue Yuan, Shen Baochun, Qiao Tianguang, Yuan An, Fu Junrang, Yin Yide, and Mo Lingxue — the eight Elders of the Purple Golden Cave were all present. They stood in two rows at the bottom of the steps. Mo Lingxue was a woman.
Among the eight of them, whether they had met or not, they were all sizing up Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao also took the initiative to greet them. Everyone's attitude was either cold or warm, but Niu Youdao didn't mind and maintained his politeness.
After a while, the door embedded in the pavilion opened with a buzzing sound. An old man with a face full of wrinkles slowly walked out. Gong Lince and the eight Elders immediately turned around and cupped their hands in greeting. "Martial Uncle!"
Niu Youdao followed suit and cupped his fists. He didn't address him as they didn't have a proper status yet. However, his eyes flickered as he carefully sized up this old man. Needless to say, this old man should be Zhong Guzi.
Zhong Guzi's drooping eyelids opened a little. He stared at Niu Youdao and asked, "Is it him?"
"Yes!" Gong Lince replied respectfully.
Zhong Guzi: "I've accepted six disciples, and all of them died for the sect. I can't give you anything, are you sure you want to worship me as your master?"
Niu Youdao: "I'm willing!"
Zhong Guzi's pair of spirited eyes swept back and forth across the crowd. He naturally knew what these people were planning. However, there were many things that he couldn't control. In the end, he sighed, "Then it's up to you."
Gong Lince immediately retreated to the side and waved his hand at Niu Youdao, indicating that he should do as he was told.
Niu Youdao stepped forward, walked to the bottom of the stairs, and knelt down in front of everyone, kowtowing to worship him as his master!
Guan Fangyi, who saw this scene from afar, felt an inexplicable sourness in her heart.
After the ceremony, Zhong Guzi didn't say much. He took off a jade pendant from his waist and threw it to Niu Youdao, "Don't disturb me if there's nothing important. Letting go is also a kind of blessing. I hope you'll behave yourself in the future! "After saying that, he turned around and walked back into the door.
"I'll remember Master's teachings!" Niu Youdao held the jade pendant with both hands and bowed again. Then, he watched as Gong Lince left. When the door of the loft closed, he stood up and looked at the jade pendant in his hand.
Gong Lince walked down the stairs with a smile on his face and said, "Junior Brother, from now on, we're all fellow disciples of the same sect."
Niu Youdao immediately cupped his hands at everyone, "Greetings, Senior Brothers and Sisters."
Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Gong Lince patted his shoulder, "Alright, don't stand on ceremony. Someone will send your clothes over later. After you've changed, come to the meeting hall. I have something to discuss with you."
Everyone dispersed. Yan Li smiled at Niu Youdao and turned to leave.
Niu Youdao looked back at the tightly shut door. After thinking for a while, he also turned to leave.
On the stairs down the mountain, he met up with Guan Fangyi.
As they walked down the winding stairs, Guan Fangyi muttered, "It's said that a man's knees are worth gold. You knelt so straightforwardly. You must be feeling uncomfortable, right?"
Niu Youdao walked with one hand on his sword and the other playing with the jade pendant in his hand. He shook his head slightly, "He's old enough to be my great-grandfather. If I can kneel, he can also accept it. There's nothing uncomfortable about it."
Not long after the two returned to the cottage, Wen Mo 'er arrived. Behind her were two female disciples who were holding a few sets of clothes.
"Greetings, Elder!" Wen Mo 'er led the two disciples and smiled as they bowed.
"Don't stand on ceremony!" Niu Youdao waved his hand, "We meet again."
Wen Mo 'er smiled and nodded. Then, she pointed at the clothes and said, "The Sect Leader asked me to send these over. Let the Elder change into them and quickly go to the Conference Hall. From now on, the three of us will be the Elder assigned by the sect to take care of the Elder's daily life. If there's anything you need, just tell us. "
"Thank you." Niu Youdao said politely and gestured for Guan Fangyi to receive the clothes.
After that, he went to the Inner Residence and changed into a set of purple clothes. He was already dressed like a disciple of the Purple Golden Cave. Four golden ribbons hung from his waist, symbolizing Niu Youdao's status as an Elder.
The Sect Leader and the Elders of the sect received five ribbons. Elders received four ribbons. Deacon disciples received three ribbons. Senior disciples received two ribbons. Normal disciples received one. Beginner disciples received none. Different statuses naturally meant different treatment in the sect.
Wu Zhaoxing and Yun Ji, who were watching from the courtyard, looked at each other.
Knowing that a group of people was waiting for him, Niu Youdao did not stay for long. Wen Mo 'er led the way and led him to the Conference Hall.
When they arrived, Wen Mo 'er did not have the right to enter. She waited outside and watched as Niu Youdao went in alone.
The people in the hall were still the same people he saw when he was apprenticed. They skipped the polite greetings and went straight to the main topic.
Hearing the main topic that Niu Youdao raised his eyebrows slightly, everyone asked one after another for the secret wine recipe.
"As a disciple of the Purple Golden Cave, there's no such thing as a private property. Everything has to be allocated and distributed by the sect."
"This principle is not limited to the Purple Golden Cave. It's the same in every sect."
Everyone was talking at once. Niu Youdao listened with a smile.
Seeing his calm and composed appearance, Yan Li secretly felt that something was wrong. He knew this guy too well. He was not a soft persimmon that could be easily bullied.
When everyone stopped talking, Niu Youdao asked, "What does the Sect Leader think?"
Gong Lince was somewhat embarrassed, but he still maintained a straight face and said, "This is not to make things difficult for you. The sect rules are the same for everyone. After a long and drawn-out war, the sect's financial resources are not small. There are many disciples in the sect that need to be nurtured. Of course, the rights belong to the sect. You will continue to be responsible for the management. What do you think? "
What do you think? Niu Youdao originally planned to hand it over to this side, but now he did not want to give a single cent. Holding the sword with both hands, he tapped his fingers for a while and suddenly said, "I have no objections. I will follow the sect's decision. However, this matter is not up to me."
Everyone frowned. Gong Lince was puzzled. "What do you mean?"
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