Who Brought Him into the Cultivation World?

The Government Office of Dongyi City!

Except for the first day when he was forced to come, Huangfu Liang had never entered this place again.

Now, with haste and urgency, he rushed back with Han Yu. Amidst the surprised gazes of many Palace Guards, they headed straight for the study in the inner courtyard.

Soon, Huangfu Liang came out hurriedly holding a Communication Bird.

”Brother Han, do you really want to go to Langya Mountain to seek justice for me?”

Huangfu Liang looked touched but worried, after all, that was his Sect. No matter which side suffered, it wouldn’t be good.

Moreover, it seemed more likely that Han Yu would suffer a loss.

”I’m a fool to go to Langya Mountain for you, hurry up and take the bird out.”

Was he out of his mind to take on one of the Nine Sects alone?

Han Yu gave him a sidelong glance and quickly snatched the Communication Bird.

”Then what are you doing?”

Huangfu Liang was puzzled about what the other was doing with the Inspectorate’s Communication Bird.

Han Yu wrote and drew for a while on one side and said without looking up.

”The Inspectorate owes me a favor. I’ll use a bit of it now.”

Soon, a letter was written, stuffed into the belly of the Communication Bird, and then sent out directly.

”Did you write a letter to the Inspectorate?”

Huangfu Liang exclaimed in surprise, what was this maneuver? Could the Inspectorate even manage Langya Mountain? It probably couldn’t, right?

However, Han Yu was full of confidence. Che Dapao had boasted before that they would handle whatever came up, so they shouldn’t refuse now since he had indeed brought it up.

Having the Fifth Tower take the hit was far more practical than tackling Langya Mountain alone.

Perfect!

In the Sea of Consciousness, the Artifact Spirit listlessly closed the book ”Overseas Divine Skill,” curled its lips, and muttered ”boring.”

If following the manual, Han Yu should first go to the foothills of Langya Mountain and defeat some small fry, then all the way up the mountain, fighting from small fries to bigger foes.

After fighting his way in, elites of the Sect would all come out, and Han Yu would spread his imposing presence, showcasing his shocking strength and crushing numerous disciples.

Soon after, the genius disciple would step forward, boast a bit, and then be slapped down just the same, which would finally force out Senior Brother Qin Ziming.

There would be enough time for some diplomatic words, either the other party would be fearlessly arrogant, or naively confident thinking they had secured victory.

Then he could send them to eternal rest.

With the death of a Sect’s primary disciple, the Elders wouldn’t be happy.

The Elders would step out, and the Elders would fall...

The Sect Leader would step out, and the Sect Leader would fall...

The ancestors of the Sect would crawl out of their graves, and then they would hurriedly return to mend their graves...

In the end, Han Yu would trample on one of the Nine Sects, leaving behind an unbeatable name.

Just imagining it was thrilling!

Unfortunately, Han Yu didn’t go through with it, and the Artifact Spirit sighed in desolation.

”You really should read more books; I think ’Overseas Divine Skill’ is a very insightful book that teaches you how to conduct yourself and how to speak.”

The Artifact Spirit praised the book highly.

”Get lost!”

That was Han Yu’s response.

Why waste effort on interpersonal relationships when he clearly had the upper hand and could have the Fifth Tower take the lead? Why bare his chest and fight himself when he could sit back and reap the rewards.

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”That guy finally spoke up.”

When Quan Xiaotong received the message from Dongyi City, he was initially puzzled—could anything really happen there? As he unfolded the letter, he found it was from Han Yu.

Good heavens, you finally have a need for someone, don’t you?

All along, Han Yu’s indifferent demeanor made the Fifth Tower uncertain about his intentions, especially since Quan Xiaotong often needed to rely on him.

A favor once or twice wasn’t a big deal, but if Han Yu never asked for anything in return, the accumulated favors could become hard to repay.

From a business perspective, only give and take can ensure longevity.

Quan Xiaotong took Han Yu’s first request seriously, but the request posed a significant challenge for him.

”I shouldn’t be the only one troubled by this.”

Muttering to himself, Quan Xiaotong grabbed the letter and headed straight for Chongming Tower.

”That lad finally made a request? Whatever he wants, just give it to him.”

Che Dapao, upon hearing Quan Xiaotong’s purpose, waved his hand generously.

The Fifth Tower had plenty of treasures; if Han Yu desired something, and it was within their means, they would grant it! Che Dapao wasn’t particularly fond of owing favors anyway.

Quan Xiaotong regarded him with a curious expression, smiling superficially before handing over the letter, casually speaking.

”Alright then, since you say so, I’ll leave this matter to you, Commander.”

As Che Dapao took the letter and read it thoroughly, his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

How the hell does one fulfill this request?

”I say, does this kid overestimate my abilities, sending me to claim this thing?”

Lad, I’m happy that you could ask for my help, but I don’t like what you’re asking for.

The Fifth Tower indeed had some power, but to meddle in the internal affairs of the Nine Sects... First of all, it would make them lose face. Secondly, these were simply squabbles among Sect disciples; there was no valid reason to intervene.

”It’s not entirely unjustifiable though. Han Yu mentioned the Dragon Blood Stone was something he gifted to Huangfu Liang, and it was now unjustly claimed by the Sect’s Senior Brother. Therefore, Han Yu is indeed the aggrieved party, and entrusting the Fifth Tower to uphold justice seems reasonable.”

”If we intervene, we do hold the moral ground!”

Quan Xiaotong pondered for a while before speaking.

Che Dapao read through the letter’s contents with annoyance; this Qin Ziming was truly despicable. Had he robbed something from outsiders, it might have been more tolerable, but he had overreached by taking from his own junior brother.

The most critical point is that you hold the position of Senior Brother of the Sect, making it different if you go to seize it.

This fool is simply courting death.

Within the Nine Great Sects, the position of Senior Brother is not determined by seniority or generation, but is chosen from among the disciples of the same generation, selecting an individual who is top-notch in all aspects to be cultivated as the face of the Sect.

It not only represents the face of the Sect but also serves as a potential candidate for Sect Leader. Such a person, even if not becoming the Sect Leader, can at least end up as an Elder.

So, if such a person were to forcibly seize the possessions of his Junior Brothers, how could he command respect in the future, or gather the hearts of the people?

The impact caused would indeed be significant.

”Here’s what we’ll do! Given your status, first send a letter over there to explain the situation. We can handle it in a more tactful way that neither makes them lose face nor leaves the matter unresolved.”

Quan Xiaotong pondered for a moment before saying this to Che Dapao.

After all, it’s not difficult to handle this; it’s just a matter of changing the approach. The best method is to let Langya Mountain handle the problem themselves, without intervening too much, giving them plenty of face.

”Then you revise it a bit; this kid’s words are surely all accusations.”

Che Dapao only felt he was a rough guy, not expecting Han Yu to be even more crude.

These matters were naturally not difficult for Quan Xiaotong, who promptly rewrote a letter on Che Dapao’s desk, then summoned a cultivator to take care of it.

Finally, he spoke again.

”Since Han Yu was able to give a Dragon Blood Stone to Huangfu Liang, do you think he still has more?”

Che Dapao was startled, not understanding the intent behind the remark.

”Do you want to ask him for one to create a Transcendent Realm Cultivator?”

Quan Xiaotong shook his head. The Dragon Blood Stone is not omnipotent; according to legend, it can only act as a stone to knock on the door of the Realm of Transcendence, and even with it, one still needs to train diligently.

Its effect doesn’t immediately create a Transcendent Realm Cultivator.

What he wanted was not the realm brought by the stone but to see what clues the stone might bring.

The Corpse Refining Lineage surely did something in Qingzhou Prefecture, and the Dragon Blood Stone and Blood Ganoderma appeared afterward. It’s hard to say if there’s some connection between the two.

However, if they could get one for the Hundred Herbs Bureau to study thoroughly, they might uncover some clues.

”Could it be possible? If you suspect the Dragon Blood Stone being related to them, it might be better to suspect they can artificially create Transcendent Realm Cultivators.”

Che Dapao frowned and spoke.

”How do you know I’m not suspecting that?”

Quan Xiaotong smiled in response.

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Xu Langgong was extremely troubled, not because today’s spirit wine was not good, but because the letter placed before him was very hard to deal with.

Recently, every letter from the Inspectorate brought bad news. Just days ago, one letter came and without a word took some disciples away to charge into battle.

Today’s letter, again concerning a disciple, was about their misconduct.

Damn it, even the internal affairs of Langya Mountain you want to meddle in.

Yet he couldn’t pinpoint any inappropriate actions on their part. Since they received Han Yu’s complaints, they naturally had to handle it.

After all, the Inspectorate owing Han Yu a favor was no secret.

Han Yu, again Han Yu.

Now Han Yu’s name has completely spread within the Nine Sects.

Moreover, the actions of Qin Ziming indeed disgraced Langya Mountain. A Senior Brother who doesn’t care for his Junior Brothers but instead seizes by force? His methods were extremely despicable.

This series of actions had already been detailed in the letter from the Inspectorate.

He angrily took a sip of spirit wine, then summoned a disciple, who quickly approached, cupping his hands to await orders.

Xu Langgong waved his hand and sternly instructed, ”Go invite Elder Luo to come.”

Before long, an elderly figure slowly approached; Han Yu even knew him. Back in Dongling City, he was present, undeniably enjoying ginseng roots back then.

”Have there been any leads on the Corpse Refining Lineage?”

Elder Luo thought the Sect Leader summoned him for a detailed discussion of the Corpse Refining Lineage incident. Upon returning, he had thoroughly reported the events in Dongling City, and the Corpse Refining Lineage was enough to attract the Nine Sects’ attention.

Xu Langgong looked at him with a peculiar expression and sighed.

The reason for summoning this Elder: first, he was his eldest senior brother, to whom Xu Langgong showed enough respect. Secondly, Qin Ziming was his disciple.

Rather than troubling himself, it was better to let him handle his own disciple!

Otherwise, by his decision, Qin Ziming would certainly lose his position as Senior Brother, as Langya Mountain could not entrust its future to such a person, nor could it tolerate such a person.

Such a severe handling would likely embarrass his senior brother.

”Senior Brother, have a drink first.”

After Xu Langgong invited him to sit down, the two shared several cups, only then slowly producing the letter.

Elder Luo took it, hurriedly read it, and then his face turned extremely dark, slamming the table so hard that the wine spilled all over.

”Outrageous brat!”

A dignified Senior Brother from Langya Mountain doing something so shameless.

Moreover, the one doing this shameless act was his direct disciple; it was like having his old face stomped and ground into pieces.

”Junior Brother, how do you plan to handle this?”

Elder Luo asked with a darkened face.

Xu Langgong sighed, shook his head, and said,

”Let Senior Brother decide! Whatever Senior Brother does, I will stand behind you.”

”Very well!”

This already gave him enough face, Elder Luo nodded angrily.

At that moment, two staggered figures stumbled in.

One appeared extremely bedraggled, supporting another who was half-dead.

They were seeking their master’s judgement, unexpectedly arriving here.

”Master, Junior Brother has been crippled by someone...”