novelsite Chapter 2617 Mountain Top
Chapter 2617 Mountain Top
Chapter 2617 Mountain Top
Upon hearing Han Li's words, Jin Ge objected without hesitation, "That's definitely not a good idea!"
His reasoning was very sound: "Now that the spiritual vein has returned to its original position, it will take at least thirty years, right?"
"Can a newly stabilized spiritual vein withstand a debate among dozens of Grand Venerables?"
"Besides, shouldn't we avoid any appearance of impropriety regarding Qu Zhenzun's mountain stronghold?"
"So what if it's a mountain stronghold?" Han Li said without hesitation. "Founding a sect, becoming a revered ancestor... is that not allowed?"
You're really asking for trouble! Qu Jianlei glanced at him speechlessly and sighed, "The problem is, I'm really not interested!"
Founding a sect... that's a good idea, but he finds even a few cats and dogs too troublesome!
After thinking for a moment, he spoke again, "If that doesn't work, we can go to Qing Ning's spiritual vein... anyway, that's how the Azure Dragon left its body."
His idea was that this way, the couple would receive fewer inquiries in the future.
“No,” Han Li shook his head, objecting decisively, “They can’t handle this kind of cause and effect!”
“Yes,” Jin Ge nodded vigorously upon hearing this, “Not just any family can handle such a large-scale discussion!”
Qu Jianlei remained silent; he had overlooked this factor.
He didn't need anyone to explain; he could figure it out on his own: such a large-scale discussion of the Dao was about more than just spiritual veins.
In other words, the True Venerables involved in the fourth-order spiritual vein could tolerate it, but the prestige of Qing Ning and her husband was truly insufficient to convince the public.
Perhaps after the discussion, many people will seek answers from Qinglong, but that will be "afterwards"!
Now, besides Ling Yun, only Qu Zhenzun himself can handle such a grand event and put on such a show.
Of course, if Dorgon hadn't been in seclusion on Jiuyou Island, this place... would barely be considered high-class.
Everyone in Houde knew about the relationship between Qu Zhenzun and Han Li, and the latter was exceptionally upright.
"Then let's look at the starry sky near Efeng San," Qu Jianlei said listlessly.
He did indeed overlook this issue, allowing Ling Yun to build momentum, and now it seems he has "lifted a rock only to drop it on his own foot."
If there are no spiritual veins in the starry sky, then... so be it. Even so, it feels a bit improper to be so hasty.
Since this is a discussion of principles, the real focus should be on whether the content is substantial or not.
"You're being completely speechless... "Isn't that a bit too unconventional?"
"I cultivate my own path," Qu Jianlei replied dismissively. "Compared to those who concern themselves with trivial details... who is more ridiculous?"
Han Li spoke leisurely, "A mountain is not valued for its height, but for the immortals who dwell there... Is that what you mean, Master Qu Zhen?"
"You have a good memory," Qu Jianlei smiled slightly, but did not answer.
Jin Ge remained silent for a moment, then sighed, "I really dare not agree to this. Let's report it to the sect first."
He then sent a clone back to report, while he himself remained on Jiuyou Island to try to persuade them further.
“Qu Zhenzun, instead of going to Taiyuan Sea, you are discussing Dao in the starry sky... Ling Yun was promoting this very much before.”
Ling Yun's enthusiasm must stem from a desire to reap certain rewards and solidify the sect's position in the realm of virtue.
However, even setting aside these factors, Qu Zhenzun's decision was nothing short of a slap in the face.
Even a random fifth-order spiritual vein is better than an empty starry sky, right?
"Or perhaps we should wait for Ling Yun to find that person?" Qu Jianlei replied leisurely. "I just feel that Taiyuan Sea isn't safe."
There's a method to cutting things out; he won't admit he's deliberately looking for trouble—at the very least, he won't expose that great king.
“This is a bit difficult,” Jin Ge said with a wry smile. “They’ll think you’re making trouble out of nothing.”
Although he was a lobbyist, he was still on Qu Zhenzun's side and was not afraid to explain things in detail.
"Ling Yun cares about his reputation, but does Qu Zhenzun not?" Han Li retorted directly, "Why should we suffer this undeserved calamity?"
"Where is the innocence?" Jin Ge couldn't help but roll his eyes. "This calamity is because he possesses a great treasure!"
Was it Taiyuan Sea that attracted the Great Lord? Ninety-nine percent of the time, it wouldn't have happened if the venue for the discussion had been different.
“Then… wait until my spiritual veins are properly set up,” Qu Jianlei readily agreed, thinking that this would reduce the sense of confrontation.
"I support it!" Han Li said without hesitation, "Establishing a sect... then there can be two sect leaders!"
Qu Jianlei looked at him speechlessly: "Why don't you be the sect leader? Just give me any title like 'free spirit'."
"You want a formal title..." Han Li's eyes suddenly lit up as he pondered, "Then, what kind of title should I give you?"
"Stop messing around, I can't stand it," Jin Ge couldn't help but complain, "What sect leader... Which of you two likes managing daily affairs?"
"Isn't that what you're here for?" Han Li answered without hesitation. "I trust the fairness of the Sage, just don't steal from him."
"You son of a bitch..." Jin Ge really wanted to curse. Was this going to drag on forever?
In the end, however, he just rolled his eyes. "Founding a sect... and poaching talent on top of that?"
If you really dare to do that, believe me, even the king behind you won't be able to protect you.
While they were spouting nonsense, Hyakko Shinzun was standing on the mountaintop in a daze.
He stood there for three days and three nights before letting out a soft sigh, "Is he... really that inconsiderate of Ling Yun?"
Not far away stood another person, Elder Youjian—he too was in urgent need of a new path.
Hearing this, he couldn't help but scoff, "Your methods of checks and balances won't always be effective... It's too pragmatic!"
"Wasn't that because you guys forced me to do it?" Baiqiao rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. "Now it's my fault?"
"He didn't force you."
"But if I ignore it, won't I end up like you sooner or later? Am I wrong to take precautions?"
"You're being stubborn. He's clearly not that kind of person. It's your controlling nature that's causing this... so stop making excuses."
"Heh, that's all the vision you have. Under the overwhelming force of the times... do personal wishes really matter?"
Baiqiao suddenly felt a little tired and sighed, "Whether he is that kind of person or not, once he's in that position, can we really let him have his way?"
"The elders should have heard that he is a sentimental person, otherwise... do you think he is really poor or 'not much'?"
This time, Elder Youjian remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "So, severing worldly ties is really important."
“Let’s not talk about this,” Baiqiao shook his head. “Elder, please help me make a decision. Otherwise, should we really give him a foothold?”
"Is this something Manager Lingyun would say?" Youjian was furious upon hearing this. "They should be focusing on tracking down the suspect!"
He wielded considerable power in Lingyun and engaged in numerous power struggles, but deep down, he could not tolerate Lingyun's decline.
Baiqiao gave a wry smile upon hearing this, "How can I say too much about the Lord's affairs?"
"The proper thing is to give him a territory, set up a branch or something, and keep the people around him tied down... As for him, just let him be..."
Eight days later, Jin Ge's clone arrived at Jiuyou Island, bringing Ling Yun's latest offer.
The sect offered two options: one was to consider agreeing to Qu Zhenzun's request not to preach in Taiyuan Sea.
However, Lingyun hoped that the place for preaching would be in the Cangwu Realm!
Compared to the empty starry sky, Cangwu at least has a former fifth-order spiritual vein, doesn't it?
The spiritual vein has dropped in rank, but that's alright, we can just upgrade it again, right?
In the past, countless people in the Cangwu Realm wanted to improve their spiritual veins, especially those who were about to leave the body, but... they really had nowhere to turn for help.
Now, things are much better. Without Qu Jianlei even having to say anything, Ling Yun directly offered to take care of the upgrade himself.
Some things, when you think about them, are really quite frustrating. Many people feel helpless and powerless about things that are only a matter of a single thought for some people.
That's why the cultivation world is a place where strength speaks volumes.
In fact, it's pretty much the same in other worlds, and probably not much better. Those without strength will never earn respect, no matter where they go.
Those with strength can negotiate anything. Isn't it difficult to cultivate virtue in Cangwu? Once the spiritual veins are upgraded, this problem will become much simpler.
Lingyun will grant him some more privileges later—actually, it doesn't matter if he doesn't, what's a little price to pay if he wants to participate in the Dao discussion?
"To return home in glory and wealth is like wearing brocade at night," Jin Ge commented on this suggestion.
"This Baiqiao..." Qu Jianlei was genuinely at a loss for words, thinking that all those cunning tricks were truly well-deserved!
Once the spiritual vein is upgraded to the fifth level, it will truly become a solid base, capable of supporting two or three Nascent Soul cultivators.
However, Cangwu is undoubtedly the lower realm of Lingyun Sect, and there is no doubt about this subordinate relationship.
The key point is that Qu Jianlei is very clear about how much the many cultivators in the Cangwu Realm yearn for an improved cultivation environment!
That was still his base of operations, and after the initial adjustment period, he and his team maintained a high reputation.
Previously, when Houde was in trouble, most of those who helped him to clear his name were cultivators from Cangwu... and they even brought their own food!
Qu Jianlei has always hated all forms of kidnapping and disliked saintly figures even more.
However, at this moment, he suddenly realized that some kidnappings fail simply because... the stakes are not equal!
Seeing him standing there in a daze, Han Li couldn't help but sigh, "Isn't this encouraging you to build your own mountain stronghold?"
"It's more than just a hilltop," Qu Jianlei said with a wry smile. This was practically his own private plot of land.
He was able to figure out the scheme behind Baiqiao, giving himself a piece of land and thus tying himself and his team to that place.
The key is that this is the lower realm. No matter how successful you are here, it doesn't belong to the realm of virtue, so your influence can be limited to the greatest extent.
Moreover, Cangwu was previously considered unloved and marginalized by the Lingyun Sect.
However, to say that Ling Yun's gesture was stingy is not true at all; he could have easily refused.
As a person, you must know your own limitations and not assume that you should be given things that others don't value.
To paraphrase a saying, "Though Lingyun is vast, not an inch of it is superfluous."
The sect allocated the Cangwu Realm, and it was impossible for them not to foresee that in the future, Red Leaf Ridge would flourish and grow in this realm.
Under these circumstances, Ling Yun's decision to make such a decision is truly a huge investment.
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