Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 142 Late Night Visitor
Late at night, Song Xianxiang was sleeping, and in a daze, he heard a knock on the door. He opened his eyes hazily, and after making sure it was not an auditory hallucination, he got up from the bed with his clothes on. It was so late, and someone was disturbing him. It must be an emergency.

After opening the door, the butler stood outside and said, "Master, Immortal Shen Fan said there's something urgent and asked me to come and inform you."

"Go get him."

The butler responded and left. Soon, he brought Shen Fan here.

"Master." Shen Fan bowed respectfully. "Falling Phoenix Valley has sent someone to see you. I don't dare to make the decision, so I can only ask for your instructions."

"Falling Phoenix Valley?" Song Xian frowned. Why did they come to his house, and visit so late at night? What was their intention? "Who is coming?"

"He claimed to be Chen Zhongwen."

Isn't Chen Zhongwen the second-in-command of Luofeng Valley? He actually came to Solitary Peak in person. Song Xian became more and more curious, so he went to the main hall with Shen Fan.

At this moment, in the backyard room, a middle-aged man with a thin figure and fair complexion was sitting upright. Song Xian walked in from outside and glanced at him several times.

Chen Zhongwen looked at him calmly, without any embarrassment, and his eyes were clear.

"My name is Chen Zhongwen. I'm sorry to bother you, Master Song. I hope you won't mind." Chen Zhongwen slowly stood up and bowed to him.

Just by looking at each other, Song Xian felt that this person was not simple. His calmness was not pretended, but a kind of peace and calmness that came from the heart, like an old man who had experienced vicissitudes of life.

"Please take a seat, Fellow Daoist Chen. You must have sent you here for something important! There's no need to engage in idle chatter. Just tell me what you want to say!" Song Xian sat down directly without any polite greetings and went straight to the point.

Although Hunyuan Sect had not had any conflicts or frictions with Luofeng Valley in the three years since it settled in Guzi Mountain, the situation between the two sides was obviously antagonistic. He did not expect that Luofeng Valley would send people at this time.

Chen Zhongwen slowly took his seat and spoke slowly, "Although Sect Leader Song's reputation is not well-known, I know he is no ordinary person. Of the four sects that migrated from Bianxia Town, apart from the Qingyuan Sect, which relied on its large numbers to gain a foothold here, only your sect has achieved profitability and is steadily developing."

"Although the Rising Sun Sect and the Ding Family are stronger than yours, their performance over the past three years is far behind. They haven't even broken even yet and are constantly living off their capital. However, yours, despite facing such difficult circumstances, has opened up a market and brought new vitality to the sect."

"I heard that the entire Jade Fragrance Pill plan, from planning to specific implementation steps, was planned and executed by Sect Leader Song alone, despite all objections."

"It is clear that Sect Leader Song is a man of strategy, good ideas, courage and knowledge."

Song Xian had been looking at him. While listening to him talk about this matter, his face remained expressionless, but he was slightly shocked in his heart. This person even knew that he was the one who planned the Yuxiang Pill alone and ignored all objections. Although this was not a secret in the sect, outsiders really did not know it.

But he understood it very clearly, which showed that he had seriously investigated Hunyuan Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you've come here so late at night, haven't you, just to praise my sect and me?"

Song Xian felt a sudden sense of discomfort for no reason. It was the kind of vigilance and hostility that came from being seen through, so he interrupted him, and his voice unconsciously became a little cold.

Chen Zhongwen remained calm and spoke slowly, "I heard that when the Qingyuan Sect held a celebration banquet last time, they proposed an alliance and set up the alliance headquarters in Lingyun Mountain. The other three sects rejected it, and your sect was the first to raise objections."

Song Xian's expression became serious. This person even knew so much about what Qingyuan Sect wanted to ask during the meeting. This showed how strong Luofeng Valley's intelligence network was.

You have to know that there were only six people participating in the meeting at that time. In addition to the leader of Qingyuan Sect and two elders, there were only three leaders of the sects.

The ability to collect intelligence information is an important part of the strategy. Song Xian is also well aware of the importance of intelligence. However, given the current situation of Hunyuan Sect, it is impossible to establish its own intelligence network.

He didn't expect that Luofeng Valley's intelligence work was so good, which was beyond his expectations.

Chen Zhongwen didn't look at him, his expression calmly gazing ahead, his words maintaining a steady pace. "Master Song, are you aware that because of this action, your sect has become resentful of the Qingyuan Sect. They believe your sect sabotaged the alliance." "The Qingyuan Sect has recently sent representatives to the Xuri Sect and the Ding family, but has not sent anyone to the Hunyuan Sect. Their intentions are obvious. Hu Yingquan is already considering excluding your sect from the alliance."

"If Sect Leader Song doesn't believe what I say, you can send someone to the Ding family and the Rising Sun Sect to inquire about the situation."

Song Xian narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at him for a long moment. "Fellow Daoist Chen, do you think that a few words can sow discord between our sect and the Qingyuan Sect? You are underestimating me. Although I may be foolish, I am not completely muddleheaded."

Chen Zhongwen said calmly, "As I said just now, Sect Leader Song is a man of strategy, good ideas, courage, and insight. How could anyone underestimate Sect Leader Song?"

"It is precisely because Sect Leader Song is a pragmatic and wise man that I visited him so late at night. Sect Leader Song is so wise that he will not change his decision based on a few words from me. I am simply sharing what I know."

"Master Song is certainly aware of Hu Yingquan's evil ambitions, and he certainly knows that he has always looked down upon your sect. Master Song's dissenting actions at the celebration banquet have already aroused his hostility."

"Some things, once created, cannot be undone. For example, if a mirror is shattered, no matter what means are used, it is impossible to restore it to its original state. Even the most skilled craftsman can only hide the crack, but the crack will always exist."

"Now that Hu Yingquan is dissatisfied with Sect Leader Song and your clan, even if he is still trying to win over your clan for the sake of the current situation, he will eventually turn against your clan."

"If Sect Leader Song doesn't take early action, he'll regret it by then."

Song Xian said coldly, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you've said so much. Could it be that you want our sect to join you and fight against the Qingyuan Sect together?"

Chen Zhongwen said, "Master Song is a smart man. How could he turn against the Qingyuan Sect because of a few words from me? I have never had such delusion. However, if the Qingyuan Sect gains power, it will definitely not be a good thing for your sect."

"In fact, with your sect's momentum, why bother getting involved in this mess? I believe that Sect Master Song himself doesn't want to get involved in this, he's just been forced by the situation."

"Your sect doesn't dare to offend the Qingyuan Sect. If you don't join the attack on Yunfeng Trading Company, you'll be isolated by the three sects. If we target you, you'll end up with no one to turn to."

"Your sect is the weakest of the two major factions in Bianxia Town. The Qingyuan Sect is trying to win over your sect just to increase its own strength and deal with us. If the Qingyuan Sect wins, your sect will definitely be his next target."

“When the birds are gone, the bow is put away; when the rabbit dies, the dog is cooked. It is nothing more than this.”

"Similarly, if the Qingyuan Sect is defeated, your sect will also suffer."

"Therefore, the most favorable situation for your clan is a stalemate between the two sides, allowing your clan to maintain a position of sitting on the fence."

"And this is what we are happy to see. Before I set off, the Great Boss asked me to pass on a message to Sect Master Song. As long as Sect Master Song does not send troops to assist the Qingyuan Sect, the Great Boss promises that he will never infringe on your sect's interests."

"But if your sect is determined to stand with Qingyuan Sect and send troops to assist Qingyuan Sect, whether it is to defend Lingyun Mountain or launch a surprise attack on any of our factions, the Valley Master will launch severe revenge on your sect and make your sect the first target."

"Not only will they recapture your sect's newly acquired Qianyuan Valley spiritual fields, they will also ambush your sect's disciples and destroy your sect's Yuxiangdan industry."

"In fact, within our alliance, some have already proposed using your sect as a warning to others, and this has been well received. After all, your sect is the weakest of the four, and therefore the easiest to deal with."

"But the headmaster believed that your sect was forced to assist the Qingyuan Sect, so he suppressed the opposition and sent me here."

"I have said what I need to say. That's all I have to say. I trust that Sect Leader Song will make his own decision. If Sect Leader Song doesn't mind my interruption and offense, I will take my leave."

After Chen Zhongwen finished speaking, he stood up without waiting for Song Xian to respond, because he knew that Song Xian could not give him a satisfactory answer. Some things can only be kept in the heart and cannot be spoken out.

(End of this chapter)