Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2433: Willing to Give Up
In Houde, "wine immortal" is not only a term for a person who loves to drink, but also refers to a region in general.

That area occupies a considerable space, and currently, nine stable plates are known to exist there.

These areas vaguely resemble a wine vessel, and the local people are known for their strong and assertive nature, much like someone who is drunk and has a high, hence the name.

There isn't a particularly powerful force in this area, but there are quite a few medium-sized or larger forces, and it's relatively chaotic.

There are a total of thirteen fifth-order spiritual veins across nine sections, and seven of them are openly related to Out-of-Body True Venerables.

However, it is clear that things are not viewed that way. Behind every fifth-order spiritual vein, there is always the shadow of a True Venerable.

There are several fifth-order spiritual veins here, which frequently change hands, and every hundred or two hundred years, something always happens.

Qianhuan Zhenzun did not say which spiritual vein belonged to him, but Han Li nodded to indicate that he was not lying.

However, Qu Jianlei was not easily fooled. "I hope you can explain the situation more clearly!"

This is tantamount to digging up the foundation of Qianhuan, but there's nothing he can do but respond.

He could only confess to occupying the spiritual vein, and he didn't dare to lie.

Upon hearing this, Wenxian couldn't help but ask, "That spiritual vein seems to be fiercely contested, right?"

There are many conflicts in the Wine Immortal's region, with few major battles but constant minor skirmishes. His disciples have taken on many tasks related to formations there.

The Thousand Illusions True Venerable replied sullenly, "They're all my men, it's all a sham fight..."

Upon hearing this, the other True Venerables were speechless. Only Jin Ge muttered under his breath, "Isn't this guy... tired?"

"It's not too tiring," Qianhuan replied nonchalantly. "Most of the time I don't have to worry about it; I can just leave it to the people below."

He really didn't think it was a problem. A true master should be high above others, how could he possibly worry about such trivial matters?

What he values ​​most is that "many of my strategic deployments span over a thousand years, and it's impossible to withdraw them all at once..."

This is easy to understand. If the major forces that used to be constantly clamoring for war suddenly disappear without a trace, what will others think?
Crucially, "there are many forces in the surrounding area that are not under my control, and their relationships with the forces under my jurisdiction are complex and intertwined..."

"If Qu Zhenzun doesn't intend to forcefully take over, the control over these relationships... will also run into problems!"

“Then this is indeed not suitable for me,” Qu Jianlei immediately stated.

He came from the bottom and knows all too well the living conditions in these gray areas.

All of these descriptions were so real that he felt as if he were actually there.

Then this option has to be discarded, because he doesn't like so much trouble and just wants to develop quietly.

In the past, he might have considered hiding quietly in such a chaotic place and developing his skills stealthily.

But now, it's really unnecessary. He has already separated from his body, and his combat power... should be quite strong!

Just like the previous True Venerables said, everyone is working hard to cultivate to the point of being able to leave the body, not for the sake of the White Dragon Fish costume.

Furthermore, as the need for astral projection increases within the team, a quiet and stable environment becomes crucial.

However, Qu Jianlei had no intention of letting the other party off the hook. "Then go and get one!"

"I don't care about the process, I only care about the result. However, you can use my name and say that you are looking for the foundation of Red Leaf Ridge!"

He said this very naturally, because his current status does not mean that he is the only true master.

But to Qianhuan, it wasn't very hurtful, but it was extremely insulting!
We are all True Venerables, but you have only just emerged from the body. I need to use your name to accomplish certain things.
However, he could only swallow this humiliation silently. Just like Jin Ge said, those destined for calamity are lucky to survive!

He'd like to argue with Qu Jianlei, but does he dare? Does he even have the right?

It's their strength and connections that truly give them the right to say that.

The person who staged the accident nodded. "Okay, I'll arrange it when I get back... If we want to expedite it, we might use some strategies."

“That’s your business,” Qu Jianlei said, clearly understanding what the word “strategy” meant.

It's nothing more than some methods, some legitimate and some illegitimate, which are common in the business world.

He didn't want to interfere with the other party's actions, since he himself wasn't exactly a saint.

But he still had to emphasize, "This is something I entrusted to you to do. If you go too far... Hongyeling people have always been upright!"

Upon hearing this, Qianhuan Zhenzun's lips twitched slightly. You take the benefits while I take the blame? Can you have any shame at all?

He nodded slightly and replied seriously, "That's right, and I've always been upright... I'll be wary of certain bad apples!"

It's not like you're the only one who knows how to shift blame, and I don't!

But Qu Jianlei wasn't fooled. "I need time, not just an attitude!"

Time... you might as well play me to death! Qianhuan Zhenzun felt a little helpless. He really intended to brush off the other party on this point.

However, since they had already thought of it and made the request, he couldn't avoid it.

So he sighed softly, “Master Qu, you must act with discretion and have a legitimate reason for your actions… I really cannot guarantee the timeframe.”

"I'll give you fifty years, not a single day more!" Qu Jianlei said calmly.

"If you can't do it, then I'll destroy your spiritual mountain and erase you from existence... Do you understand?"

"This..." Thousand Illusion True Venerable really couldn't accept it. Can we be reasonable?
Even if he's a professional at staging accidents to extort money from others, he still has a code of honor among thieves and pays great attention to boundaries.

However, he kept those words on his lips but didn't dare to say them aloud.

"You disagree?" Qu Jianlei shook his head helplessly. "Then I'll eliminate you now, without touching Lingshan... Are you sure?"

Hearing this, Qianhuan was even more speechless. His current reliance was nothing more than the fact that he could be associated with a powerful figure, Mount Ling!

Without Mount Ling, whether he would be round, flat, or reduced to ashes would all depend on someone else's whim.

He sighed softly, "I give up!"

"Is it interesting whether you submit or not?" Jin Ge said leisurely. "Swear an oath, or we'll really fight!"

If we really set aside their covetousness for Mount Ling, is it really that difficult for five... six True Venerables to eliminate Qianhuan?

You have to be willing to let go to get the results you want!

“Hmm,” Qingkong Zhenzun nodded. He must have sworn an oath to come this time.

Although he obtained a small piece of the world's core and collected some aura, he never forgot the humiliation he felt. "I must swear an oath!"

Seeing that there was no other way, Qianhuan Zhenzun could only swear an oath, thinking to himself, "At worst, I'll charge ahead. Do you really think you can get away with this?"
This isn't the first time he's done something like borrowing someone else's power; if he does it properly, he can even make a profit!

Do you really think that a True Venerable Who Has Lived for Thousands of Years Is so easy to manipulate?
However, Qu Jianlei didn't pay attention to his little scheme and looked at Qingkong Zhenzun again, "Great Protector and the Fang family... what's going on?"

“Fang Zhenghao was a friend of mine,” Qingkong replied somewhat reluctantly, “and has been dead for over three thousand years.”

“Hmm,” Qu Jianlei nodded slightly, “My tribulation came because of the Great Protector… How do you view the oath you made to the Dao?”

It was truly inappropriate to ask this question before he left his body, even if the Great Protector might indeed be involved in violating his oath.

But now, he has the right to demand an explanation from the other party.

“This is not because I broke my oath,” however, True Venerable Qingkong was also very straightforward, “At most it’s a matter of cause and effect, I don’t acknowledge this debt!”

"You can hold me partially responsible, but when it comes to dealing with the Fang family... I can only say, I will not take sides!"

Who among the cultivators who has reached this stage can be without some kind of attachment in their heart?

He can disregard his own descendants and the rights and wrongs of the Fang family, but asking him to use karmic killing or anything like that... sorry, impossible!
In fact, wasn't his decision a way of settling his own karma?
Qu Jianlei shook his head speechlessly, ignoring him, and looked at Jin Ge instead, "I won't let this Fang family get away with this!"

On the surface, it seems that the monsters who were related were all protected, but in fact, he believed that the Fang family's mistakes were more serious!

While Thousand Illusions True Venerable is certainly hateful, in practice, he was the one who carried out the orders and even mobilized Mount Ling.

But at the very least, he has the corresponding strength, and in the short term, he was able to fight five people at once!

In theory, Qianhuan is qualified to be interested in this matter, and he claims that he only wants to get involved.

His becoming the one destined for disaster was preordained, and he had to pay the price.

But this Fang family is really inexplicable. How dare an old Nascent Soul cultivator, half buried in the earth, get involved in such a big matter?
Most importantly, the Fang family actively and deliberately got into this mess. Who gave them the courage?
Someone like this, completely oblivious to their own shortcomings, needs to be severely punished...

Putting aside the question of where the True Venerable's authority lies, what if other cultivators follow suit? What if social order is lost?
Qu Jianlei was not surprised that the Grand Protector did not intervene, even though the other party's Karma Killing technique was more effective. However, who doesn't have some sentimentality?
Jin Ge nodded slightly. "Shall we go back now?"

"Let's wait half a month," Qu Jianlei replied after a moment's thought, "I need to get used to it a little longer."

“A month will do,” Han Li decided. “If we have enough time, we won’t mind waiting another half month.”

He knew very well that half a month was not enough to adjust anything; adapting after leaving his body was a long process.

A month later, everyone left this world, leaving behind only a mess.

Qu Jianlei's condition was not much better than before. He wanted to try to break through space to move forward, but Jin Ge decisively stopped him.

"I'll take care of you. You'll get used to being on your own eventually."

Everyone first returned to Houde Realm. Because of the addition of Qianhuan and his subordinates, they decided not to go to Cangwu for the time being.

Upon arriving in Houde, Qu Jianlei first signaled Qianhuan to leave, urging her to quickly arrange for the fifth-order spiritual vein.