Chapter 1039: You're Making My Life Difficult!
Chapter 1039: You're Making My Life Difficult!
"Qing Shuang, you mentioned that you've befriended an extremely famous Inner Sect disciple within the Sword Sect."
"Not only does this disciple possess late-stage Core Formation cultivation, but they also have the favor of the True Sword Master. They even achieved three Superior Grade scores in the last Sword Peak Grand Competition?"
"Most importantly, he's willing to lend a hand to the Chen family?"
High in the air, Chen Yuqiu once again turned to Chen Qingshuang beside him, his face still carrying a look of doubt.
"It's absolutely true, Uncle Grandfather. This is the third time you've asked."
"Senior Lu did promise me that I could seek his help if needed."
Chen Qingshuang replied with a hint of helplessness. The uncle grandfather beside her seemed to be either getting old or something, as he had asked the same question three times during their journey.
"It's hard to believe."
Chen Yuqiu muttered to himself, allowing the faint sword qi in the air to brush past his skin.
He had cultivated in the Sword Sect for many years, but failed to break through to the Core Formation realm within the stipulated time. Not wanting to linger as an outer sect disciple, he returned to the Chen family to inherit their legacy.
After much effort, he managed to advance to the Core Formation stage, but with a limited lifespan, his cultivation journey had reached its end.
Nevertheless, he was well aware of the value of the information Chen Qingshuang had shared.
An Inner Sect disciple with Core Formation cultivation, favored by the Sword Master, must have something extraordinary about them. The three Superior Grade scores in the Grand Competition further proved this point.
"Three Superior Grade scores? That Lu Xuan is truly exceptional."
As far as he knew, achieving an Excellent Grade score in the competition was considered outstanding in any of the Sword Peaks. For someone to obtain three Superior Grade scores simultaneously was truly remarkable.
"If it's as Qing Shuang says, then that Inner Sect disciple, skilled in Talisman Crafting and Spirit Plant cultivation, holds a status within the Sword Peak that rivals even Nascent Soul Cultivators."
"A single word from him could easily resolve the Chen family's problem."
Chen Yuqiu was both anxious and hopeful as he followed Chen Qingshuang into the True Sword Peak.
Inside the cave mansion, Lu Xuan learned of Chen Qingshuang's intentions and fell into deep thought.
"That mineral vein should originally be under the management of the Chen family, right?"
He asked softly.
"Yes, Senior Lu, that's correct."
"The maintenance, clearing, and harvesting of the mine require a large number of low-level cultivators. The Chen family, being located near the mine, is extremely convenient for management, and it has been under their jurisdiction for many years."
"The Zhang family is a bit further away and already has two medicine gardens under the Sword Sect. But they are greedy, wanting to take over the mine as well."
"I had no choice but to come to Senior Lu for help, hoping that you would consider our ancestor's relationship and speak up for us."
Chen Yuqiu spoke earnestly.
"Alright, I'll accompany you."
Lu Xuan replied with a calm expression.
The Chen family was just a minor clan, and even with all their resources, they only had three Core Formation cultivators. Moreover, they were within the jurisdiction of the Sword Sect and were at fault first. Lu Xuan quickly made his decision.
"The sword soul's obsession in Heart Sword Lake is the simplest; just help the Chen family keep an eye on it."
"If I can obtain it, I can later fuse it into a high-grade flying sword, greatly enhancing its power and spirit, saving me a lot of nurturing effort."
He thought to himself.
"Thank you, Senior!"
"Thank you, Senior Lu!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingshuang and the other Chen family member's eyes lit up with joy, and they both bowed to Lu Xuan in gratitude.
As long as Lu Xuan was willing to intervene, the problem troubling the Chen family would be resolved.
"Is it Zhang Xiao Zhi from the Void Penetrating Sword Peak?"
Lu Xuan asked lightly.
"Yes, he's the most formidable member of the younger generation from the Zhang family within the Sword Sect."
Chen Yuqiu lowered his head and replied.
"Let's go and have a chat with him first, to understand the Zhang family's intentions."
Lu Xuan stood up, instructed the White Ape to guard the cave mansion, and then swiftly flew towards the Void Penetrating Sword Peak with the two Chen family members.
The Void Penetrating Sword Peak was shrouded in clouds and mist, a sight to behold, befitting its reputation as the most powerful among the nine Sword Peaks.
Lu Xuan located someone and inquired about Zhang Xiao Zhi's cave mansion, then flew there directly.
"Junior Master Lu, you didn't even come to visit me when you arrived at the Void Penetrating Sword Peak?"
A streak of light flashed from afar, and a handsome young man appeared, a faint smile on his lips, looking carefree and relaxed.
It was none other than Wan Zhong, who had accompanied Jianzhen Ren to the Wanling Assembly of the Li Yang Dao Sect. With a perfect Core Formation cultivation, he was on the verge of entering the Primordial Spirit realm, and his reputation among the inner sect disciples of the Sword Sect was widespread.
The two had compatible personalities, and Lu Xuan was generous with his rare and precious spirit brews, so they became quite close.
After Lu Xuan achieved three Superior Grade scores in the Sword Peak Grand Competition, their friendship deepened even further. As soon as Wan Zhong learned of Lu Xuan's arrival at the Void Penetrating Sword Peak, he took the initiative to seek him out.
"It's not your fault, Junior Master Wan."
Lu Xuan's face showed a hint of apology as he smiled and spoke.
"It's just that Senior Brother Wan is at a critical moment in his advancement to the Primordial Spirit realm. I was afraid of disturbing his meditation, so I didn't go to visit him."
"What meditation? Advancing to the Primordial Spirit realm is a natural process, isn't it?"
Wan Zhong chuckled lightly.
The three of them fell silent for a moment; his words were indeed a bit harsh to hear.
"If only I had the same talent as Senior Brother Wan."
Lu Xuan spoke from the heart.
Although he could gain a lot of cultivation resources and treasures from the light sphere, he couldn't help but feel envious of true cultivation geniuses.
"By the way, Junior Master Lu, what brings you to the Void Penetrating Sword Peak?"
Wan Zhong asked curiously.
"It's a small matter. I want to chat with an inner sect disciple from the Sword Peak."
Lu Xuan replied casually.
"Oh? Who is it?"
"Zhang Xiao Zhi, a fellow cultivator."
"Who?"
Wan Zhong asked again, seeming unfamiliar with the inner sect disciple Lu Xuan mentioned.
"Early Core Formation stage. He joined the Void Penetrating Sword Peak a few years ago."
Lu Xuan reminded him.
"I remember."
Wan Zhong nodded lightly, adding, "There are just too many inner sect disciples on the Sword Peak, so I don't remember everyone."
"Why don't you let me pass on a message to him, Junior Brother Zhang, and have him come to my cave mansion instead?"
He flicked his finger, and a dark communication talisman shot into the cloud of sword qi.
"Let's go to my place. I have top-grade demon beast meat, but I'm missing your spirit brew, Junior Master Lu."
He patted Lu Xuan's shoulder with a smile, signaling Chen Yuqiu and Qing Shuang to follow.
"Haha, then I must have a good taste."
Lu Xuan readily agreed, nodding to the two behind him, and followed Wan Zhong to his cave mansion at high speed.
Upon entering the cave mansion, Wan Zhong took out dozens of pounds of fresh Fifth Rank demon beast meat and ordered his followers to prepare it quickly.
Together with the True Sword Serum that Lu Xuan provided, the two of them feasted, feeling extremely satisfied.
Chen Yuqiu and Chen Qingshuang also each received a plate, chewing carefully, afraid to waste a bit of spirit energy.
"Zhang Xiao Zhi pays his respects to Senior Brother Wan!"
A clear voice came from outside the cave mansion.
"Come in."
Wan Zhong, with his mouth full of demon beast meat, mumbled in response.
"Zhang Xiao Zhi greets Senior Brother Wan! Greetings, Brother Lu!"
After the Sword Peak Grand Competition, Lu Xuan's reputation had spread far and wide. Even those who hadn't seen him knew his appearance and figure.
"Clan Leader Chen and Sister Qing Shuang are here too."
Seeing Chen Yuqiu and Chen Qingshuang sitting in the corner, Zhang Xiao Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and he forced himself to maintain a calm expression.
The Zhang Clan had sought his opinion when they wanted to get involved with the Chen Clan's mines. After understanding the situation, he had agreed.
The moment he saw the two of them, he understood their purpose, and his heart sank.
"Isn't the Chen Clan a declining small family with no Core Formation cultivators after the Clan Leader? How did they manage to connect with Lu Xuan, the renowned cultivator from the True Sword Peak, who is proficient in various cultivation techniques?"
"Clan Leader! You're really making things difficult for me!"
He sighed inwardly.
(End of Chapter)
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