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Chapter 121: Four Honorary Guardians of the Moonseizing Sect, Fierce Warriors Clash with the Sky Win
Chapter 121: Four Honorary Guardians of the Moonseizing Sect, Fierce Warriors Clash with the Sky Wind Sect! (Part 1)
The Third Elder, Zhao Tiezhu, left.
He strode confidently, brimming with self-assurance.
He was just a step away from taking the Daoist Heart Vow.
Fire Kunlun felt a sense of relief.
However, for some reason, he couldn't shake off a feeling that something was amiss.
He couldn't quite pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
...
The Third Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect was named Zhao Tiezhu.
It was a very down-to-earth and straightforward name, befitting his identity as a 'blacksmith', although he was a high-level 'blacksmith'.
Currently, he was at the ninth level of the Sixth Stage.
However, breaking through to the seventh level and becoming a Great Powerhouse was extremely challenging.
He had consumed countless pills, but his talent was slightly lacking, and even fourth and fifth-grade pills had little effect.
In fact, he had once spent a significant amount to obtain and consume a seventh-grade Life-Commanding Pill, yet he still couldn't break through.
As a result, after all these years, he remained at the Sixth Stage Apex.
While he seemed to have reached the apex, the seventh stage was still a distant dream.
Thus, he didn't harbor any ambitions for the positions of the Great Elder or the Second Elder.
Moreover, his name suited his personality; he was honest and straightforward, and he was well-respected within the sect. As a result, he was held in high esteem by the entire sect, and his prestige was no less than that of the Great Elder and the Second Elder.
On this trip, he was filled with confidence.
Over the years, the Great Elder and the Second Elder had been busy with various affairs, both openly and discreetly.
It wasn't always easy to maintain harmony without self-regulation? This time was no exception.
Regardless of their reasons for not returning, he was determined to scold them and bring them back.
Clearly, they were important figures in the Fire Virtue Sect, yet they had been staying at the Moonseizing Sect without returning. How could they be so careless? Those who didn't know might even mistake them for the Great Elder and Second Elder of the Moonseizing Sect!
...
He rushed over, using a combination of teleportation arrays and flight, taking the shortest route. In just one day, he arrived at the Moonseizing Sect.
"I am Zhao Tiezhu, the Third Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect. I have come to pay my respects, and I also have important matters to discuss with your Great Elder and Second Elder. Please inform them."
Upon hearing this, the two disciples guarding the mountain lit up with excitement.
"It's the Third Elder!"
"Quick, please come in!"
"Our Sect Master has already said that when esteemed guests from the Fire Virtue Sect arrive, there's no need to report. Please come in."
"Please, come in quickly!"
"..."
Zhao Tiezhu raised his eyebrows.
Such treatment...
It was quite satisfying.
However, when you address me as the Third Elder, it makes me, an old man, feel rather anxious.
I am the Third Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect, not your Moonseizing Sect's Elder.
Why are you addressing me so intimately?
He nodded, saying no more.
Although he wasn't a Great Powerhouse, he was at the Sixth Stage Apex, and facing these outer disciples, he still needed to maintain his dignity.
However, as he climbed the mountain and hadn't gone far, the two disciples guarding the mountain suddenly exclaimed with excitement: "Great news, the best news ever!"
"Our Sect Master and Senior Sister are truly remarkable!"
"Not only did they invite the Great Elder and Second Elder of the Fire Virtue Sect to stay permanently, guiding us in cultivation and artifact refinement, but now they've even invited the Third Elder. Are they planning to monopolize the entire Fire Virtue Sect?"
"The Great Elder specializes in weapon refinement, and the Second Elder is skilled in crafting armor. I wonder what the Third Elder excels at?"
"Perhaps it's various special magic treasures?"
"If so, that would be truly wonderful!"
"Yes, yes, I'm sure the Third Elder will also offer cultivation classes. By then, the Great Elder, Second Elder, and Elder Lian won't have to work so hard."
"Indeed, although we don't know the Third Elder's cultivation realm, having him teach us is an honor beyond our wildest dreams!"
"..."
"..."
Zhao Tiezhu was dumbfounded.
What nonsense is this?
Listening to them, it seemed like the Great Elder and Second Elder had already been teaching at the Moonseizing Sect, not only in artifact refinement but also in cultivation? That's why they were so beloved by the disciples of the Moonseizing Sect?
Is this reasonable?
Moreover, what does this have to do with Xiao Ling'er and Lin Fan?
They even assumed that he, an old man, would naturally open classes for artifact refinement and cultivation.
Nonsense!
Am I that kind of person?
Dream on! I'm here to bring them back!
Opening classes?
He would never open classes at the Moonseizing Sect in this lifetime.
Furthermore, he wanted to see how they had managed to persuade the Great Elder and Second Elder.
He harrumphed, turned, and quickened his pace, brushing his sleeves as he went.
Then, he scanned the area with his divine sense.
He didn't intrude on places with restrictions, as it was common courtesy and basic manners.
Cultivators with powerful divine senses, especially those with exceptional strength, could perceive everything within a radius of ten thousand miles with a single thought. If they didn't exercise restraint, they could see everything.
Therefore, it was understood that one shouldn't pry into others' privacy.
In terms of the environment, areas with restrictions were off-limits.
Of course, with restrictions in place, it wasn't easy to see even if one wanted to.
With this scan, he discovered that the Great Elder, Jin Zhen, and the Second Elder, Ma Canlan, were together.
And they were...
"In the Pill Refinement Pavilion?"
The Pill Refinement Pavilion was quite grand.
Numerous disciples were busy extracting ordinary medicinal ingredients, and some were learning pill refinement, but they were all first and second-tier pills, seemingly ordinary.
However, upon closer inspection, Zhao Tiezhu was slightly surprised.
"It seems to be an ancient pill formula?"
"Moreover, although they are refining low-tier pills, their techniques and attention to detail are quite proficient."
"Even the pill refinement techniques of my sect's disciples might not compare."
"Is Xiao Ling'er responsible for teaching them?"
"Indeed, this girl's pill refinement talent is enviable."
"But what are the two elders doing there?"
Inside the Pill Refinement Pavilion, there were disciples refining pills, but the main hall was open for all to see.
The two elders were anxiously waiting in the main hall.
There was also a black-robed Great Power, whom he didn't know, but Zhao Tiezhu was aware of his existence.
As he sensed his divine sense, the black-robed man remained expressionless.
Jin Zhen and Ma Canlan exchanged a glance, both furrowing their brows.
But...
They didn't take any action.
Zhao Tiezhu, perplexed, immediately headed towards the Pill Refining Pavilion.
As soon as he saw the two elders, he couldn't help but scold them, "Great Elder, Second Elder, you've overstayed!"
"You've already exceeded the agreed-upon time. Moreover, the favor from before has been repaid, and it even led to our strained relationship with the Moonlit Sect. That's not the issue, as the cause and effect are clear, and we should repay our debt."
"But this time, you still haven't returned, what kind of behavior is this?"
"The Golden Age has begun, and our Fire Virtue Sect is in dire need of manpower, yet you're staying here! The Sect Master has called for you numerous times, and you keep making excuses, it's really..."
"Sigh!"
"Those who don't know might think you're elders of the Moonseizing Sect!"
"Quickly, stop fooling around and come back with me."
"Otherwise, the Sect Master will surely get angry."
"I've already given my word, and within three days, I must bring you back. You, don't make it difficult for me~!"
Jin Zhen's lips twitched.
Ma Canlan's expression was slightly unnatural.
The moment they sensed his arrival, they guessed his intention.
Go back?
Of course, they had to go back.
But not now!
They had to wait until the time was right, until the chicken finished eating the rice, the dog licked the noodles, the fire burned through the lock...
Ahem.
In any case, once the time was right, they would return. As for now, the Fire Virtue Sect wasn't in any crisis, and with its abundance of talented individuals, it didn't need the two of them!
However.
If they didn't return, it would be difficult to explain.
After all, the Third Elder had already come.
They couldn't just ignore him, could they? The two exchanged glances.
Having competed for most of their lives, they communicated silently through divine sense with exceptional understanding.
"What do you think?"
"We need to give an explanation."
"Of course, I'm asking you how to explain?"
"Why aren't you the one coming up with a plan?"
"Hmph!"
"Well..."
After a moment of silence, the two communicated again, "If we want him to return empty-handed, it probably won't be that simple."
"That's for sure."
"In my opinion, why don't we..."
"Why not what?"
"Why not go all out!"
"You want to kill him?"
"Are you crazy?"
"You're the crazy one. I mean, let's keep him here too. Old Three has been stuck at the Sixth Stage Apex for so many years, I don't believe he won't be tempted!"
"This..."
"Wouldn't that be a bit inappropriate?"
"Won't the Sect Master get angry?"
"Do you have a better idea?"
"..."
"Then..."
"Let's do it!"
...
After discussing, they hadn't even had a chance to respond when the stone door in the restricted area opened with a boom, and Xiao Ling'er, with a delighted expression, walked out, "I succeeded!"
"And this time, I got lucky!"
She took out a jade bottle and handed it to Lian Bo, Jin Zhen, and Ma Canlan.
"Thank you for your kind assistance the other day, elders. Please accept this small pill as a token of gratitude."
The three of them were so excited that their bodies trembled.
Lucky? It must be better than fifth-rank, it's above fifth-rank!
Amazing!
"What's wrong with you?"
"I'm talking to you!"
Zhao Tiezhu was furious, "It's just a few pills, why are you acting like this? Why are you even trembling?"
"What's this?"
"Are you still elders of the Fire Virtue Sect?"
"Have you never seen the world?"
Jin Zhen glanced at him and then lightly opened the bottle.
Zhao Tiezhu, with a disdainful expression, looked into the jade bottle and then...
His body trembled.
"Wh, what?"
"A Dao-Combining Pill!"
"Two of them?"
"One sixth-rank and one seventh-rank?!?!?"
Boom! Shocked.
An incomparable shock.
How is this possible?! Is this a thank you for the previous assistance?
If it were me...
I'd fight to the death for this! But wait, isn't Xiao Ling'er only at the Fifth Stage? How could she refine such an astonishing seventh-rank pill?
Confused.
He looked at Jin Zhen, who remained expressionless, and then at Ma Canlan.
The latter, with a look of astonishment, stared at him.
Emmm...
Two sixth-rank pills?
That's good too.
But... sigh, there wasn't a seventh-rank one?
As expected, it was because I acted too slowly?
No, if there's another opportunity like this, I'll be the first to act!
At this moment, he felt particularly regretful.
Then, the two looked at Lian Bo.
Lian Bo chuckled, feigning calmness.
"Two... seventh-rank pills?!"
Zhao Tiezhu gasped in shock.
Jin Zhen and Ma Canlan's eyes widened in astonishment.
"What the..."
They secretly grieved, vowing to seize the initiative next time and not let this old fellow get ahead of them again!
It was simply unreasonable!
They felt regret, but not jealousy.
After all, Lian Bo was stronger and had earned more benefits. There was nothing to be jealous of.
In the end, it was just a matter of regret.
Especially for Ma Canzhan.
If it was only Lian Bo, it would be fine, but to think he's even inferior to Jin Zhen, that old fool! Damn!
It's all my fault.
Why did I hesitate earlier? I should have immediately charged forward and confronted those two great families' powerhouses.
Damn, I regret it!
It's too late to regret now!
However, the two of them then looked at Zhao Tiezhu with a smile that seemed forced.
Xiao Ling'er gently swept back her bangs, tucking them behind her ear, and asked curiously, "Who is this senior?"
Lin Fan had already communicated to her about Zhao Tiezhu's identity.
But at this moment, I must pretend~
As for how to keep him here...
"Ahem."
Jin Zhen took a step forward and said, "Allow me to introduce, this is our Fire Virtue Sect's Third Elder, Zhao Tiezhu. He has come here because..."
Zhao Tiezhu pushed Jin Zhen away and simultaneously stepped forward, facing Xiao Ling'er with a solemn expression.
Slap!
He suddenly clasped his hands together and even slightly bowed, saying, "I, Zhao Tiezhu, have come here because..."
"I seek medicine, and I implore Miss Ling'er to show mercy."
Jin Zhen: "???!"
Ma Canzhan: "???"
You with those thick eyebrows and big eyes, we were still thinking about how to get you on board, but who would've thought that you would...?!
Pfft!
We misjudged you!
But...
The two of them exchanged glances and chuckled.
Perfect!
Xiao Ling'er: "???"
Hiss, I was still wondering if I could convince you to stay as well.
After all, as soon as you started talking, you cursed those two seniors, Jin Zhen and Ma Canzhan, like a dog, and now you're...???
Lian Bo chuckled.
He didn't find it strange.
It's just that there's one more competitor now.
However, it's only the Sixth Stage, and even with the help of medicinal pills, it's just the initial entry into the Seventh Stage, so it's not a threat to me~
The Moon Embrace Sect's top external protector, it will definitely be me!
The next time someone obtains a similar high-grade pill, it will definitely be me!
As Xiao Ling'er and the others were surprised, Zhao Tiezhu continued, "The materials will naturally be provided by me, and there's no need for a guarantee or worry about failure! I won't let Miss waste her efforts, and whatever she requests as compensation, I'll do my utmost to obtain it for her."
"I only ask that Miss helps me refine pills."
Jin Zhen: "???"
Ma Canzhan: "???"
"I have always had a guarantee."
"A Fifth Rank guarantee." These four light words were like thunder in Zhao Tiezhu's heart.
I understand.
At this moment, he finally understood everything.
Why aren't Jin Zhen and Ma Canzhan leaving?
If it were me... I wouldn't leave either!
A Fifth Rank guarantee?!
His eyes turned red.
Even if I don't use it, I can still sell it and make a profit, and quite a substantial one at that!
Leave?
But if it's a cultivator with a brain, unless it's a dire situation, like not receiving news of the Fire Virtue Sect's impending disaster... they wouldn't leave!
"From now on, the Moon Embrace Sect is my second home."
"That's only natural."
Xiao Ling'er smiled.
This matter is considered settled.
Afterwards, facing Jin Zhen and Ma Canzhan's playful gazes, Zhao Tiezhu remained unmoved, appearing quite calm.
It's not that his position is weak.
Nor is it that his words are empty.
It's just that...
A Fifth Rank guarantee is too tempting!
Moreover, being able to refine a Seventh Rank Unity Pill, it's likely he can also refine an Eighth Rank Life Pill, right? My breakthrough is within reach! I suppose that even if the Sect Master learns of this and understands the specifics, he'll support me... right?
What?
Breaking a promise is like a dog?
"Woof, woof!"
"You did well!"
"At the Sixth Stage Apex, although not a powerhouse, with some time and your medicinal pills as assistance, it won't take long before he breaks through, and our Moon Embrace Sect will become even more indomitable."
"Even if the two great families launch another surprise attack, and even if the Liu Family doesn't get wind of it, our Moon Embrace Sect will remain unafraid."
Watching Xiao Ling'er come to report, Lin Fan didn't hold back his smile and encouragement.
Look at that, this is the protagonist template!
This is called investment!
As long as you choose the right target, go all in~
Wait for her to grow, and she'll carry the sect forward!
It's truly amazing!
Xiao Ling'er felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Actually... I didn't do anything, he came to me on his own initiative."
"You can't say it like that."
Lin Fan immediately put on a stern face and said, "You mustn't belittle yourself!"
"It's true that he came on his own initiative, but the premise for all this is your divine pill refining technique!"
"Remember, pill refining is just an aid, as a cultivator, the most important thing is your own cultivation, you mustn't reverse the order of importance."
Xiao Ling'er quickly agreed, feeling incredibly warm inside.
Changing to a sect master and teacher who lacked human warmth, knowing that her pill refining skills were so impressive, they probably wanted to lock her up and have her refine pills non-stop, right?
Entering the Moon Embrace Sect was truly the best decision she made in this lifetime.
...
In the Northern Domain, most powers exist in the form of 'Immortal Dynasties' and 'Families,' while there are also sects, but they are relatively scarce.
(Chapter End)
Sky Wind Sect.
Among the third-rate sects in the Northern Domain, it also has a small reputation.
It possesses twenty-seven Spirit Mountains and controls a small Spirit Stone mine, with nearly ten thousand disciples.
Its main peak is named Sky Wind Mountain.
On this day, a young girl wearing a ghost mask with a seemingly crying yet not crying, smiling yet not smiling expression, stepped into the territory of the Sky Wind Sect.
"Little girl, this is the domain of the Sky Wind Sect. Don't go around recklessly.
(End of Chapter)
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