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Chapter 749: Return to Xuanzhen, Divine Path Revisited
Chapter 749: Return to Xuanzhen, Divine Path Revisited
"Have you been living a peaceful life these days, Daoist friend?" Taishang Daozhu sat across from Qin Muye, sipping his tea leisurely.
"Not really. You people have been fighting so fiercely that I, an outsider, can't get involved. I can only stay out of it to avoid affecting the balance of the Xuanzhen Realm," Qin Muye replied calmly.
He had returned to the Xuanzhen Realm to collect samples, but didn't expect that Taishang Daozhu had been keeping an eye on him. As soon as he switched his avatar, Taishang Daozhu came to visit.
"Rest assured, Daoist friend, the matter has been settled. The Heavenly Dao is benevolent and does not compete with the people for profit," Taishang Daozhu said, implying that they had won.
Benevolence and non-competition were just excuses.
After all, he wouldn't randomly bad-mouth the Heavenly Dao, which has a consciousness like a human.
"So that's how it is. What brings you here, Daoist friend?" Qin Muye asked.
He decided to be straightforward. Taishang Daozhu was playing with words, and Qin Muye had no time for that. In the past, when he was idle, he might have engaged in such banter.
"I would like to invite you to return to the Xuanzhen Realm. Staying in this lower realm would make it seem that the Three Teachings are being impolite," Taishang Daozhu said.
"Let's drop it. I believed you when you said the matter was settled. But if I return now, the turmoil might flare up again, and it could take another thousand years or so to settle down. This realm isn't a strategic location, so why make things difficult?" Qin Muye was not about to leave. He had finally connected the two realms.
This place was the best spot to observe the time data of both realms. If he returned to the Xuanzhen Realm, he would be under the watchful eyes of four 9th-rank cultivators.
The leaders of the Three Teachings might be okay, but the Heavenly Dao would definitely not allow him to experiment with time.
So he had to keep it a secret.
Therefore, Qin Muye directly said, "If you're asking me to return, what if you're lying? If I get caught in the conflict, I won't be able to extricate myself."
"Daoist friend, you must understand that I only take a small cut, far less than the others. The profit from this lower realm is just a middleman fee for me. If it causes me trouble, it's not worth it," Qin Muye added when he saw Taishang Daozhu about to speak again.
This meant, "I earn little, and you want to drag me into it, which is too much."
This made Taishang Daozhu hesitate.
Taishang Daozhu was not lying to Qin Muye; the conflict had indeed ended. With such a significant interest, the Heavenly Dao could not let it drag on.
The reason for asking Qin Muye to return to the Xuanzhen Realm was mainly to prevent him from making any moves. His sudden disappearance had shocked them. Although Qin Muye had joined the Xuanzhen Realm and pledged his loyalty, they were still wary and were still evaluating him.
"Daoist friend, please be at ease. This matter—"
"This matter is not about my ease, but whether you can be at ease. Even if the conflict is over, you can't restrict where I want to stay, can you? Or are you unwilling to lend me this lower realm for a while? If you are unwilling, just say so, and I won't haggle," Qin Muye preempted, meaning that if they were not at ease, he would not return, and he would buy this world.
"Daoist friend, what are you saying? A mere middle-rank world, if you like it, I'll give it to you," Taishang Daozhu, not a fool, heard the dissatisfaction in Qin Muye's words.
He knew he had been too eager and should not have shown it.
So he had to take a step back.
Qin Muye took a sip of tea. He had almost agreed, but he knew he couldn't. If he agreed, it would be obvious that something was amiss.
"No need. I'm just staying temporarily. I'll return when the Xuanzhen Realm calms down," Qin Muye refused calmly.
"Since you don't trust us, you can stay temporarily. There are no major issues in the Xuanzhen Realm, but what about the follow-up training after the Divine Path examination?" Taishang Daozhu meant to say, "You can stay, but what about the follow-up training?"
Qin Muye's training program was not just pre-exam training but also on-the-job training, though no fees had been paid yet. Now, whether it continued was up to Qin Muye.
Qin Muye could ignore these matters, but the leaders of the Three Teachings and the Heavenly Dao could not. The performance of their disciples was a real and tangible benefit, not just a formality. Recently, the conversion efficiency of the newly appointed disciples had been low.
They are the Immortal Way, which is different from the Divine Way. The Immortal Way values a clear and unobstructed mind, but the Divine Way cannot tolerate such direct and lethal actions. If you use lethal means to clear your mind, your performance will certainly suffer.
It's just that they have been too used to their wild ways, and suddenly being bound by rules and regulations has left them feeling stifled.
Although they had already been informed during the pre-exam training, there is a significant difference between theory and practice.
While things are not in complete disarray, they have not met the expectations of the leaders of the Three Teachings and the Heavenly Dao. Even though some benefits have already been generated, they could have achieved much more, so why not?
That's why Taishang Daozhu has repeatedly come to see Qin Muye. This is precisely what he is here for.
It is precisely because of this that Qin Muye's disappearance has caused them concern and urgency. If they had to start from scratch, it might take another thousand years or so.
"This matter, it can be discussed, it can be discussed." Qin Muye had figured out the crux of the issue. It was a problem with the Divine Way.
A group of newly appointed cultivators were not meeting their performance targets, and they wanted Qin Muye to help train them.
"However, this matter might be difficult. I don't have enough hands to spare." Qin Muye spread his hands and said.
He couldn't possibly dispatch all his spirits, and the number of Three Teachings disciples serving as Divine Way deities was not small.
"This is indeed a problem, but it is not unsolvable. Although the Three Teachings disciples are scattered across the land, using divine powers to guide them in their dreams for training is not impossible. Then we can divide and teach them, without needing too many spirits from you, Daoist friend," Taishang Daozhu suggested, implying something akin to online courses, but in this context, it would be dream courses.
He knew Qin Muye did not want to return, and the trainers would be the spirits, not Qin Muye himself. Therefore, he was naturally interested in the spirits as training mentors and did not expect Qin Muye to go in person.
"No problem. I will have the original mentors go and teach, but it will take some time. The spirits need to assess the specific situations, form targeted courses, and develop solutions and lesson plans. It will take at least a month or so."
"During this period, they will need to delve into various lower realms and regions of the Xuanzhen Realm. Please inform the relevant parties in advance and arrange for protection."
"The spirits, though powerful, are just empty shells that I have forcibly elevated. If they encounter any attacks, they won't be able to react. This is something to be mindful of."
Qin Muye spoke slowly, essentially buying time.
"This is our duty in the Three Teachings, and we will ensure that not a single spirit under your command is harmed," Taishang Daozhu responded, believing Qin Muye's words. Otherwise, it would sound like empty promises.
As for the weakness of the spirits, he was not too concerned. Although these spirits appeared to have the strength of Dharma Golden Immortals, he had observed that they had only been elevated to the mere Human Realm through Qin Muye's forceful means.
"Your words give me peace of mind. After all, this is just the first phase of on-the-job training. The Divine Way in the Xuanzhen Realm is just starting, and there will be many issues to address, leading to more training phases." Qin Muye implied that they had a long-term relationship and that payment was due.
Taishang Daozhu understood and then said, "Daoist friend, you have done a great deal of work. However, the fees are a bit tight at the moment. How about this: we can use this middle-rank world as an advance payment, and the remaining balance can be settled after the training?"
In other words, they had no money, and this world would be given as an advance, with the rest to be paid later.
"..." Qin Muye was inwardly irritated but was indeed tempted, despite the other party's unscrupulousness.
However, he had to maintain his act and not show his eagerness too obviously.
"Your words are a bit too much. This lower realm was obtained through the hard work and sacrifices of the Three Teachings disciples. How can it be used as collateral?" Qin Muye immediately rejected the offer.
"Not so," Taishang Daozhu countered.
The two argued back and forth, and in the end, Qin Muye had no choice but to reluctantly accept the colonial world as an advance payment, though he still showed some reluctance.
Taishang Daozhu felt he had made a good deal. After all, this colonial world had already lost its value and would soon be abandoned. However, in terms of value, it was roughly equivalent to the advance payment, though Qin Muye might find it difficult to convert it into actual value.
(End of Chapter)
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