novelsite Chapter 2279 Questioning the Strings
Chapter 2279 Questioning the Strings
Chapter 2279 Questioning the Strings
Faced with Han Li Zhenzun's question, Qu Jianlei smiled but did not answer, "Hehe."
However, his nonchalant attitude really puzzled Han Li Zhenzun. What was this guy playing at?
He had originally intended to nominate a third person to achieve soul-splitting, but at this moment, he had a second thought. "A third one? Do you have any ideas?"
Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment before speaking, "Then let's choose the one from the Daoist temple. After all, he's from within the sect, so we have to give Lingyun Sect some face."
This is a factor he must consider.
The Lingyun Sect itself is a behemoth, and the place where he resides, Efeng No. 3, is within their sphere of influence.
Moreover, his nominal origins in the Cangwu Realm are also under the jurisdiction of the Lingyun Sect, so he can't escape it even if he wants to.
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Han Li frowned slightly, "He schemed against you like that, and you actually..."
Qu Jianlei smiled and said, "It's not wrong for people to have selfish desires. If it weren't for his selfish desires, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet the Great Venerable."
“Alright then,” True Venerable Han Li was unusually easy to talk to, and he made it very clear, “He just wants to keep me in check!”
He spoke frankly, while Qu Jianlei needed to explain, "It's not entirely for that reason."
"He is from an outer sect of Lingyun, he should think more about himself."
He could certainly recommend Hyakko Shinzo, but the impression he had of him during their previous meeting wasn't very good.
Moreover, Baiqiao is a true successor of Lingyun, and the difference between his inner and outer self is too great.
The team is now essentially under Lingyun's control. If they make any gains, Baiqiao might think that they are rightfully theirs.
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Hanli laughed, "Are you alluding to Hundred Bridges? You do have a temper."
His divination skills surpassed those of Baiqiao, and he also learned a great deal about the related details.
In fact, he didn't care about Min Ning Zhenzun joining. "Then Min Ning will do. He won't care about our little squabble."
"How about we choose someone else?" Jin Ge Zhenxian spoke up again. "Min Ning doesn't dare to care... he can't afford to offend this person!"
"Otherwise, why do you think Min Ning would cheat you? Besides seeing your worth, she also hopes you'll help her vent her anger!"
"You're talking nonsense!" A slightly chubby figure appeared out of nowhere, his signature smile gone.
He spoke fiercely, "It just so happens that I had a sudden urge to come and sense the condition of the territory's ley lines..."
"Jin Ge, I'm just wondering, what have I done to offend you?"
His appearance was truly suspicious. Logically speaking, even Jin Ge could sense his divine sense, let alone Han Li Zhen Zun.
But if it's about sensing the condition of the earth's veins, then it's understandable.
After all, this is one of his investments, so it's perfectly normal to reserve some means of observation.
"Can you please stop this nonsense?" True Venerable Han Li couldn't take it anymore. "Min Ning, just tell me if you're free or not!"
“Of course I’m free,” Venerable Minning replied without hesitation. “Just let me know if you need to leave!”
After saying that, he glanced at Qu Jianlei again, "Master Qu, don't worry, we're on the same side."
"How could I possibly feel at ease!" Qu Jianlei raised his hand and slapped his forehead hard. "Just how many tricks does your Great Venerable have up his sleeve?"
He couldn't even imagine how much Minning had overheard about him.
Fortunately, he was always cautious and never said anything excessive in public here.
He only spoke the most private words in the trial cave, and even in his personal cave, he had to be careful.
Han Li Zhenzun smiled happily, "We can't just let you be the only one with cunning, can we?"
It was only when the Venerable Minning that he said, “I didn’t mean it. My thoughts transformed into countless forms. You will know in the future, young friend Qu!”
This time, his attitude towards Qu Jianlei was much better; besides offering explanations, he also openly took sides.
He knew beforehand that this person was not someone to be trifled with, and the current situation proved that this was indeed the case, even Han Li Zhenzun had to give way.
The key point is that the other party genuinely didn't know that he could sense the conversation, and yet he was advocating for his rights under these circumstances.
Regardless of Qu Jianlei's purpose, thinking about the small pit he had dug himself before, he felt that he had to show his attitude.
He's definitely siding with Xiao Qu this time—standing on the other side would just make him an extra, and he'd be confused and incur unnecessary karma.
Qu Jianlei could more or less guess what he meant, so he smiled and nodded, "Then the third one..."
"I'll get in touch," Han Li Zhenzun said casually, "to see if he's available."
This is not surprising. It is normal for True Venerables who have left their bodies to go without contact for three to five hundred years. They usually have their own things to do.
The main reason is that with a lifespan of 6,000 years after leaving the body, one can encounter far too many people. Is it really so rare to not contact a true confidant for hundreds of years?
Minning Zhenzun was not in a hurry to leave. Instead, he looked at Qu Jianlei and asked, "What do you need to prepare for going to the Asura World?"
Qu Jianlei was really not used to this change—weren't you ignoring me before?
Therefore, no cultivator who can reach this level is simple.
The other party obtained a fifth-order spiritual vein dojo by becoming a Lingyun Sect retainer, and the hardships they endured along the way are self-evident.
He smiled and said, "Nothing else, but... I need to prepare to move."
He believed in the other party's intention to take sides, but he couldn't be without suspicion of a cultivator who had endured so much hardship to reach this point.
"Moving?" Min Ning Zhenzun was clearly unaware of Qu Jianlei's previous conversation with Han Li Zhenzun in the void.
However, after understanding the reason, he nodded decisively, "The fifth rank is definitely stronger than the fourth rank... by a huge margin!"
At that moment, the envious light in his eyes was truly unstoppable.
That's normal. He suffered a lot just to get a dojo.
The other party obtained it with ease—even if it was a borrowed fifth-order spiritual vein, it was still a place to stay, wasn't it?
The key point is that there is almost no time limit. It is said to be five hundred years, but before obtaining the fifth-order spiritual vein, would Han Li have the nerve to chase people away?
So he could only nod. "Moving is the right thing to do, but this place... I'll keep it for you, but no one will live here for the next two hundred years!"
Han Li Zhenzun glanced at Qu Jianlei, pondered for a moment, and then said, "About half a year, I need to clear out the people on the spiritual vein."
A fifth-order spiritual vein is not as good as a fourth-order one. In such a treasure land, a Nascent Soul cultivator can cultivate freely, while a fourth-order cultivator would feel... somewhat uncomfortable.
In a fifth-order spiritual vein, it is rare for a Nascent Soul to break through to the body, but it can accommodate hundreds of Nascent Souls cultivating at the same time.
To elevate such a spiritual vein, half a year is really not much time, it can even be said to be very fast.
Min Ning Zhenzun's mouth twitched; he really wanted to ask which spiritual vein the other party had lent him, but in the end, he held back.
Each fifth-order spiritual vein is limited in number, and the most direct feeling is that it can seriously affect the power distribution of the local area.
It's quite normal for it to even affect other sectors.
Since no one asked any questions, the handsome young man didn't explain anything to anyone and disappeared in a flash.
Then Qu Jianlei began to make arrangements, deciding who would stay behind and who would return to the Empire.
The team ultimately decided that Qinghu and Jiao Daoren would stay and defend Red Leaf Ridge.
Jia Shuiqing and Qi Ya were to guard the territory of Efeng No. 3. After all, Minning Zhenzun had said that this place was to be left idle, so it was better to make use of it temporarily.
Paranoiac and Mu Yu are the guardians of the future fifth-order spiritual veins.
Therefore, the only Nascent Soul cultivators who can go back with Qu Jianlei are Jing Yuexin, Duogan, and Bentley.
Accompanying them were Jin Dan, Xiang Xue, Hua Xiezi, Rhine, the Fourth Master, and Youyou.
Zi Jiuxian originally wanted to go back and take a look, but Jia Shuiqing stopped her.
The old lady was well aware that this return was not simple; with three Nascent Soul cultivators traveling together, the possibility of unexpected risks was very high.
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, an aura reached Efeng No. 3.
Qu Jianlei sensed that it was True Venerable Hanli, exchanged a glance with True Immortal Jin Ge, and then directly wrapped up the Obsessive Maniac and Mu Yu and broke through the air.
In a gloomy space, two people stood: a handsome young man and a refined middle-aged man.
"This is the True Venerable Wenxian," Han Li casually introduced without further explanation, and then introduced Qu Jianlei and Jin Ge as well.
Jin Ge Zhenxian frowned slightly, clearly a little puzzled, but didn't ask any further questions.
Immediately afterward, Venerable Minning also appeared. Upon seeing the refined middle-aged man, he exclaimed, "It's you?"
Wenxian Zhenzun smiled slightly, "Just here to make up the numbers. Don't count me in the battle. I didn't expect you to be willing to come out."
“I am grateful for your previous concessions,” Venerable Minning cupped his hands and spoke solemnly, “I am also doing this as a vanguard for the sect.”
These two sentences contained a lot of information, but the two True Venerables on the other side remained unmoved.
Min Ning didn't dwell on that, but instead looked at a pebble faintly visible in the distance and asked in surprise, "Jiuyou Island?"
"And what do you think?" True Venerable Han Li retorted casually, "Do I have time to worry about the fifth tier on the plate?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Ge Zhenxian transmitted a divine sense to Qu Jianlei.
It turns out that Jiuyou Island, like Minning Dojo, is usually hidden in space.
It's actually quite rare for a fifth-order spiritual vein to be hidden in space, and achieving this is quite difficult.
The difficulty of separating such a spiritual vein from the plate and maintaining it goes without saying.
The key is that during the separation process, other forces must agree to your actions.
The spiritual veins belong to your family, but the landmass belongs to everyone. The impact of separating them on the landmass... this needs to be explained.
The Minning Dojo was able to be separated because the Lingyun Sect took charge, which is why there weren't many obstacles.
Moreover, Min Ning does not reject this spiritual vein. He can close the door and focus on cultivation, with less influence from the outside world. Why not do it?
In fact, as an outsider immortal, he also had to be aware of his own limitations and maintain a certain sense of boundaries.
After all, this is on Lingyun Sect's territory; it would be somewhat inappropriate for him to openly spread his teachings.
In fact, developing fifth-order spiritual veins on a plate has huge benefits, as it can effectively gather popularity and resources and spread influence.
However, there are always some cultivators who do not follow the usual path. True Venerable Hanli is one such example. He is strong, but he has no interest in cultivating his own power.
Moreover, he is not a member of the Lingyun Sect, so why should he cause trouble?