A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 575: Chapter 471: Xi Chan Daoist

The words of this Zhenren made Lu Qian’s heart tremble, and various thoughts quickly flashed through his mind, though his face betrayed no emotion. He bowed slightly: ”Zhenren, you may not know, but the Yunshan Sect of Qingzhou has long been destroyed.”

The Golden Core appeared somewhat surprised, paused for a moment, then sighed: ”I didn’t expect that after just a few sleeps, everything has changed so drastically. It’s a pity; I was thinking of getting another drink when I returned to Qingzhou.”

Lu Qian made a decision, doing his best to control his trembling voice: ”Senior, I dare not deceive you, Master Yeyang is indeed the founder of our sect. We moved to Cangzhou only after our sect was destroyed in Qingzhou.”

In truth, it is still too presumptuous to claim a friend from a single sentence by this Golden Core. However, over the years, the origin of the Yunshan Sect is well known throughout Zhongming and the surrounding County Mansions. A little inquiry will reveal it, and it cannot be hidden.

It is best to be straightforward. Even if something unexpected happens, at least there will be some preparation.

Then there was an ”ah” from the Golden Core, a puzzled inquiry: ”Then you are?”

”I am Lu Qian, the fourth generation Sect Leader of the Yunshan Sect. May I respectfully ask your esteemed title, Senior?”

”Just call me Xi Chan Daoist.” A palm-sized Golden Toad on Xi Chan Daoist’s shoulder cooperated with a croak, ”It has already passed down to the fourth generation? When did Master Yeyang pass away?”

Lu Qian replied in a low voice: ”The founder passed away unexpectedly thirty years after the founding of our sect.”

Xi Chan Daoist calculated, and suddenly realized: ”No wonder, no wonder. I wondered why your founder wasn’t part of the heroes during that great battle in Qingzhou a hundred and fifty years ago. At the time, I thought, if I ran into him, it would be wise to keep my distance, his Secret Technique ’Mirror Flower Water Moon’ is truly difficult to deal with.”

The information in these words was vast, and Lu Qian quickly went over it in his mind.

Firstly, this Xi Chan Daoist didn’t know that the founder had already passed away. The last time they met, or communicated, was over two hundred and seventy years ago.

Secondly, there was a great battle a hundred and fifty years ago, possibly a war between Qingzhou and Cangzhou, with heroes from both sides fiercely fighting, especially among the Golden Cores.

Thirdly, he knew about the founder’s Divine Secret Skill, but when talking about potentially fighting against him, his reaction was not regret or difficulty, indicating that their relationship was not very deep.

In summary, this Xi Chan Daoist is a figure from the same era as the founder, although he has a youthful appearance, he is probably four to five hundred years old. He and the founder should have had some slight acquaintance, more than just a nodding acquaintance.

With this in mind, he saw Xi Chan Daoist recline again, resuming his lazy posture.

”Master Yeyang had a short life and met his demise early, but the descendants are quite accomplished. According to you, the Yunshan Sect was destroyed in Qingzhou, then moved to Cangzhou, and is now a Golden Core Sect again, which is no small feat. By the way, when did you move?”

Lu Qian dared not be negligent: ”Exactly ten years ago.”

Xi Chan Daoist sat up suddenly, widened his eyes: ”Ten years ago? Are you saying, Yunshan Sect was destroyed ten years ago, and now has risen again, becoming a Golden Core Sect?!”

Lu Qian nodded. The Golden Toad on Xi Chan Daoist’s shoulder croaked, jumping onto his head, its pair of bright red eyes with a vertical black pupil seemed to be observing Lu Qian with great interest.

Before he could ask, Lu Qian straightforwardly continued: ”Our sect allied with the Mingyu Sword Sect and Huanggen Sect, annihilated the Xuanguang Sect, and defeated the Liyuan Sect. Now we span two County Mansions, we came today specifically to report and register.”

Xi Chan Daoist grew interested: ”Wow, the Xuanguang Sect perished? They occupied Zhongming for six hundred years. Ten years, how did you do it? This kind of story is only found in novels!”

So Lu Qian picked some key points he could explain and went over them. Xi Chan Daoist listened and nodded all the way. By now, he also realized that between Lu Qian and Guh Niqiang, the person in charge was Lu Qian the Sect Leader, rather than Guh Niqiang the Golden Core.

After listening, Xi Chan Daoist swayed back and forth on the recliner, laughed and said: ”I slept for over a hundred years, didn’t expect to hear such an interesting thing as soon as I woke up. Lu Qian, you are really a talent, if your ancestor knew this underground, he would surely be very gratified.”

”Have you considered bringing the Yunshan Sect to be a subordinate sect of my Spirit Beast Sect?”

Lu Qian was startled, and Xi Chan Daoist continued: ”The northern border of Cangzhou is not considered safe, especially your northwestern chaotic land. Although there is a ceasefire now, conflicts erupting again after hundreds of years is normal.”

”Being a subordinate sect of my Spirit Beast Sect would ensure safety. I have some acquaintance with your founder, so I would naturally look after you.”

Was Xi Chan Daoist indeed a Golden Core of the Spirit Beast Sect? And judging by his tone, his status in the Spirit Beast Sect was definitely not low.

The Spirit Beast Sect, though always heard of, this sect’s cultivators do not emphasize Magical Treasures, but instead each keeps a Spirit Beast, which often has a higher cultivation level than the master. In battles, it is like facing two opponents at once, invincible.

However, in reality, Lu Qian had never seen a Spirit Beast Sect cultivator in action, his deepest interaction with the Spirit Beast Sect was the leasing of Wind-Controlling Beasts.

From Sky Ray to small Wind-Controlling Beast, from goods transportation to personnel carriage, the transportation business of the Spirit Beast Sect spans several nearby states, with a complex network of routes, and daily business revenue is astronomical.

Perhaps others are not so sensitive to this, but Lu Qian has a deep understanding of how profitable such a monopolistic transport enterprise can be.

Whether in fighting or making money, this Nascent Soul Sect is indeed skilled at both.

However, no matter what, Lu Qian does not intend to give up the independence of the Yunshan Sect.