Chapter 611: Compensation
Chapter 611: Compensation
"If that's the case, why not join the sect?"
Fang Xing seemed to completely misunderstand Lu Feng's hint, and asked curiously.
Lu Feng was at a loss for words.
What was Qingmu Mountain like back then?
It seemed like the Kill-Life Cult was about to attack at any moment!
Under such circumstances, sending the family's most outstanding disciple to join a sect would be like throwing them into a pit of fire.
Even Lu Tian's family had started making secret plans and preparing to relocate some of their clansmen.
For these small, low-ranking families, their loyalty lay solely with the higher-ranked sects, be it Qingmu Mountain or the Kill-Life Cult, and they didn't put all their eggs in one basket.
This was the survival wisdom unique to the little people.
Even Lu Tian was supposed to be sent to the Kill-Life Cult by the Lu family to gain status.
But alas... the Kill-Life Cult never came!
And as Lu Tian waited and waited, he aged past the limit... For Qingmu Mountain, the disciples were undoubtedly cultivated from a young age, ensuring their loyalty.
Apart from that, they were either talented individuals who had forged their own Dao Ji, or those with exceptional skills.
As for ordinary Gan Qi realm wandering cultivators, they weren't even considered worthy of recruitment—even after the war when there was a shortage of manpower!
'This Lu family lacks foresight... Considering the post-war shortage of manpower in Qingmu Mountain, if someone was truly impressive or had exceptional skills, they would still be able to join Qingmu Mountain. It's just a matter of high standards and low abilities.'
After all, the Lu family was merely a small family of Gan Qi cultivators, and their most outstanding talent might still fall short of the average sect disciple.
Lu Feng was thinking of some polite excuses when Lu Tian spoke up, "I want to stay in the family and contribute to its strength."
'Oh no!'
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's expression changed.
"Since you want to stay in the family, why bother seeking the help of a sect member? Show them out!"
Fang Xing let out a cold laugh and waved his wide sleeves.
By the time Lu Feng and Lu Tian snapped out of their daze, they were already standing outside the Qingyu Hall.
"Please, gentlemen."
It was still the two disciples from earlier, but their attitudes were now completely different, as if looking down on poor relatives who had come to beg for help.
"Sigh..."
Lu Feng heaved a bitter sigh and left with Lu Tian.
"Grandmaster, why bother putting on a cold face for no reason? I'll show him! If I'm given the chance, I'll reclaim everything that belongs to our family!"
Lu Feng felt only despair.
Had the cultivators in the Lu family become so arrogant?
No!
Rather than arrogance, it was the older generation spinning lies, glorifying the ancestors, and fabricating laws and claims to occupy the East Peak for the Lu family.
Lu Feng had once tacitly approved of this.
But as they deceived and deceived, they had actually managed to delude the young cultivators in the family!
Lu Feng's mouth was filled with bitterness, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood, which he forced back down, feeling only a deep sense of powerlessness.
Once such a consensus is reached, it's not an easy task to turn it around.
Even as the family head, he might be attacked for being 'weak,' and then the doves and hawks would start quarreling!
'Our Lu family ancestors worked so hard to carve out a piece of territory... How did it come to this?'
Lu Feng's heart was filled with confusion...
...
"This Fei Yong... Has he forgotten the fate of the other four friends?"
After sending Lu Feng away, Fang Xing took out a paper crane, preparing to give Fei Yong a good scolding.
Although he knew that Fei Yong might be doing it for his sake, it was still necessary to express his attitude.
Fang Xing was aware that with this attitude, given the Lu family's current strength, they might be locked in the Dolong Slope area, and they might even lose Lvshui Bay.
Especially after producing a Dao Ji cultivator, the Lu family's presence on Dolong Slope became particularly annoying.
In the past, they had refrained from taking action, most likely out of respect for their own reputation.
But now, Fang Xing was not going to rely on this borrowed power anymore.
Or rather, the relationship had deteriorated to the point where allowing the Lu family to remain in Dolong Slope was already an act of extraordinary tolerance.
...
For Fang Xing, these were all minor matters.
Days after sending the paper crane, he received a reply from Fei Yong, whose words were filled with humility.
However, from the tone and content of the letter, Fang Xing deduced that the Fei family was planning to make a move against the Lu family.
'This Fei Yong is not a kind person...'
Fang Xing smiled inwardly.
Those who are truly gentle and pure rarely survive to reach the Dao Ji realm.
Even this time, when he paved the way for Lu Feng, it might have just been a test.
After obtaining his stance, all obstacles were finally cleared.
'That's fine... As long as the Fei family doesn't move against Xipo, I don't have much of a relationship with the Lu family anymore.'
Fang Xing sighed and casually shook his hand.
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The paper crane instantly turned into ashes...
...
Years later.
While planting trees, Fang Xing heard news that the Lu family had once again failed in their investment and owed a considerable amount of talismans money.
At a critical moment, the Fei family stepped in and helped the Lu family repay their debts.
Of course, the Fei family couldn't gain something for nothing, so they took Lvshui Bay and the Shell Breeding Secret Art.
It was also said that a group of rogue cultivators took advantage of the chaos to launch a surprise attack on the Lu family's cultivators, resulting in the death of the Lu family's genius, Lu Tian.
Even after this battle, the Lu family's cultivators became less daring to venture out of Dolong Slope.
Meanwhile, under Fei Yong's governance, the Fei family thrived and became even more prosperous. Additionally, after years of investment, the Qingli Swamp was finally cleared of poisonous mist, transforming from a desolate land into a prosperous one, attracting numerous cultivators.
The Fei family's prosperity was right before Fang Xing's eyes!
However, none of this seemed to have anything to do with him.
After finishing planting the saplings in his hands, he returned to the Shennong Hall and encountered a Dao Ji cultivator.
"Oh? Is it Min Shidi?"
Fang Xing recognized the person as Min Zi Nong.
Compared to before, the other person's aura was more profound, and their Fa-Li Power was much denser, having reached the Middle Dao Ji realm!
"Greetings, Vice-Triumvir."
Min Zi Nong bowed and watched Fang Xing leave, a hint of frustration in his eyes.
He rode the escape light and arrived at a cave abode.
Upon entering, he saw an old farmer-like cultivator trimming flowers.
This person was the Hall Master of the Shennong Hall, the one who had reached the Beyond the Path of Dao realm.
"Uncle..."
Min Zi Nong bowed and said, "I've already advanced to the Middle Realm..."
"Hmm."
Min Hall Master smiled and continued trimming the flower branches.
His hands were as white as jade, yet they exuded an indescribable aura, capable of reviving withered branches.
After trimming the last branch, he washed his hands with spirit spring water and looked at his nephew, "Are you in a hurry?"
"Uncle said that this person could block my path, but now that I've reached the Middle Dao Ji realm, I should theoretically be able to become the Vice-Triumvir... Yet, this person remains steadfast, and although he shows signs of aging, he is still far from sitting in meditation for his final transformation..."
Min Zi Nong had nothing to hide from his uncle and openly shared his thoughts.
"Hmm, that is a bit strange, but you must remain calm. Since Fang Shidi took office, he has never fought for power and is a genuinely good person... It will be troublesome to pull him down."
Min Hall Master spoke with a hint of a headache.
Although he held a high position and wielded great power, he couldn't control everything in Qingmu Mountain.
In other words, everything had to be done according to the rules, which was why he had sought Fang Xing to block his path in the first place.
But he never expected that once this person rose to power, they wouldn't step down...
After all, since Fang Xing didn't seek power or take action, he would never make mistakes!
Aside from planting trees, he had truly mastered the art of being a slacker.
"I suspect this person has an unusual life span, similar to Fei Changnong?"
Min Zi Nong's eyes lit up, "Perhaps we should inform the Reward Virtue and Punish Evil Hall..."
"Nonsense! With the Shennong Hall experiencing one crisis after another, do you think it's good for my reputation as the Hall Master?"
Min Hall Master immediately scolded and added, "Moreover... Fei Changnong had solid evidence, while Fang Xing doesn't even leave Qingmu Mountain. Where would he find people for blood sacrifice?"
Upon hearing this, Min Zi Nong couldn't help but feel discouraged, "So I have to keep being his assistant? Uncle, this is not what we agreed upon initially."
Min Hall Master also had a headache.
However, looking at his nephew, who was from the same family, and his successor, his personal feelings prevailed: "We can't find his faults, but we can ask Fang Shidi to resign... I believe this person isn't driven by personal gain, and he understands the situation. As long as we offer substantial compensation, there's no need to worry. I'll personally speak with him later."
"Uncle will talk to him personally?"
Min Zi Nong's eyes lit up, as if the position of Vice-Triumvir of the Shennong Hall was beckoning him, "Hmm, if Uncle personally intervenes, that person won't dare say much, but I wonder how much compensation will be required..."
"Sigh, I actually have high hopes for Fang Xing. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't want to engage in this exchange of interests..."
Min Hall Master shook his head, pondering how much compensation would be needed for Fang Xing to voluntarily step down.
(End of Chapter)
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