Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 170 Young Seeds
Seeing that he seemed confident, Song Xian said no more.

"Alright, Senior Brother Wenyuan can handle Shao Jian's matter. We need to calculate the rewards for this trip. We still have about 65,000 spirit stones. I think we won't share those magic tools, talismans, and elixirs with everyone. They will come in handy in the sect's future battles or missions. They are what the sect needs. Convert them into spirit stones and distribute them!"

Zhong Wenyuan nodded. "I don't think it's necessary to be so meticulous. We can just evaluate the prices one by one and give them a uniform value. For example, a top-grade magic weapon would be calculated at 1,000 spirit stones. A top-grade magic weapon would be calculated at 2,000 spirit stones. The selling price of an item shouldn't be compared to the purchase price."

"Besides, we have gained so much this time. I believe Junior Brother Lu and Junior Brother Lin will not mind these trivial details."

"Besides, those magical instruments and talismans are stored in the sect's treasury. Won't we use them in the future?"

"Giving a unified price now has another benefit. In the future, when disciples of the sect use the magic tools and talismans distributed by the sect to fight against the enemy, their rewards can be deducted according to this unified price."

"Didn't the Sect Master stipulate before that if the talismans and magical instruments issued by the sect were consumed or damaged, 70% of the market value would be deducted from the reward."

Song Xian immediately agreed: "Alright. Let's do it this way. From now on, everything will be priced uniformly. Whether it's handed in or damaged, rewards and fines will be based on our uniform price."

"However, a thousand spirit stones for a top-grade magical weapon and two thousand spirit stones for a top-grade magical weapon are a bit too low. With such low prices, if disciples of the sect seize a good magical weapon in the future, they might secretly hide it and sell it privately."

"We can't let the sect disciples suffer too much. So, from now on, all the magic weapons seized by the sect disciples will be priced uniformly according to the restriction level. A high-grade magic weapon will cost fifty spirit stones per restriction level, and a thirty-level restriction level will cost one thousand five hundred spirit stones. A top-grade magic weapon will cost sixty spirit stones per restriction level."

"Also, if you destroy a magical weapon in battle with the enemy while carrying out a sect mission, you will be fined thirty spirit stones for each level of restriction plus 70% of the price. You are also contributing to the sect, so an appropriate punishment will be sufficient."

The two discussed for a long time and set a unified price for various items.

After the final calculation, each person could get more than 8,000 spirit stones. Wang Huan and Xu Zhen did not receive any compensation because they were alone, without disciples, children, or relatives who were monks.

We can't just bury what they deserve along with their coffins.

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At night, the moon was bright and Shao Jian lay on the wooden bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, still thinking about what Zhong Wenyuan had said during the day.

I wonder if Mu Hong will agree. If she refuses, how should I face her in the future?
He wanted to find Mu Hong in person to express his feelings, but he was also a little worried.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, and Zhong Wenyuan's voice was heard outside: "Friend Shao, it's me."

Shao Jian immediately got up, took two deep breaths, calmed his excitement, and then opened the door: "Friend Zhong, why are you here so late? What's going on?"

"I've already asked about you and Junior Sister Mu."

Shao Jian didn't answer, but stared at him with his eyes, and it felt like his heart had stopped beating.

"Junior Sister Mu didn't agree, but she didn't refuse either. She said she's not considering a personal companion for now and just wants to focus on her cultivation. Although the headmaster and I want to bring you two together, we can't force you, so I came here to tell you."

"Oh!" Shao Jian responded softly, his expression unable to hide his disappointment. He forced a smile and said, "It's good to concentrate on cultivation. I also want to improve my cultivation quickly."

"Friend Shao, won't you invite me to sit down?"

"Oh! Come on, please sit down."

The two sat opposite each other at the table, and Zhong Wenyuan said, "Actually, I came here for another matter."

Shao Jian was clearly distracted and didn't react at first. After a while, he replied, "Oh! Fellow Daoist Zhong, please speak."

"I would like to invite fellow Taoists to join our sect."

"Ah? That's not necessary. I'm a loner, used to being alone. I don't want to be bound by others. I appreciate your kindness, fellow Daoist and your clan."

Zhong Wenyuan said calmly, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to rush to refuse. Just listen to me. Our disciples are divided into two categories: combatants and non-combatants. Non-combatants don't have to participate in the sect's wars; they just need to complete their duties."

"Now that you have such a large amount of spirit stones, you don't need to take the risk of going to the Hundred Thousand Mountains to hunt monsters to earn spirit stones, nor do you need to do those small businesses. You can just focus on cultivation."

"If you join our sect, we can arrange for you to be with Junior Sister Mu. That way, you can stay with her legitimately. As the saying goes, love grows with time, and the one who is close to the water gets the moon first. Wouldn't that give you more opportunities?"

"I might as well let you in on another piece of news. Next year, our sect may open a few more shops selling Jade Fragrance Pills, and Junior Sister Mu Hong will definitely be transferred to a new shop as the shopkeeper. If Fellow Daoist Shao joins our sect, I'll have him assist Junior Sister Mu in managing that shop."

"To be honest, I'm not the only one who has feelings for Junior Sister Mu. As far as I know, there are disciples in the sect who have feelings for Junior Sister Mu. There are only three female cultivators in our sect, so there are too many wolves and too little meat."

"Junior Sister Mu is a beautiful lady. Although she has no intention of considering personal matters now, she may change her mind one day."

"If you miss this opportunity, you will regret it later."

"Actually, if Junior Sister Mu agrees to become a Taoist couple with you today, you will still have to join our sect. This is because according to the sect's rules, disciples who marry, regardless of gender, must bring their spouse to the sect."

"Unless Junior Sister Mu is willing to follow you and defect from the sect, if you want to form a good relationship with Junior Sister Mu, you will have to join our sect sooner or later."

Shao Jian's eyes flickered for a moment before he slowly said, "Thank you, Daoist Zhong, for your kindness. I'll consider this matter."

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In a blink of an eye, several days passed. On the hillside to the right of Guzi Peak, with the sound of mournful music, two coffins slowly fell into the pit. Song Xian led a group of disciples of the sect, including those young children who had not yet achieved transcendence. They were dressed in funeral clothes and stood in front of the grave with solemn expressions.

Not far away, there is another tombstone, which is the tomb of Zhong Yang.

At this time, a drizzle began to fall from the sky, and soon it turned into a downpour, soaking everyone like drowned rats.

Song Xian stood straight and motionless in front of the tomb. Naturally, the others did not dare to run to hide from the rain, and they all stood quietly behind him.

After the coffin was buried, Song Xian took the lead in picking up the shovel next to him, scooped up three handfuls of soil, and threw them into the coffin pit.

Then Zhong Wenyuan shoveled the soil in, and the disciples set up a mound for the coffin pit in an orderly manner, including the young children who had not yet reached the mortal stage.

The rainstorm comes and goes quickly.

When the pit is full, the grave mound is complete.

"Today's funeral is to commemorate the deceased Junior Brothers Wang Huan and Xu Zhen."

"Junior Brothers Wang and Xu have been loyal and hardworking since they joined the sect. Unfortunately, they died while carrying out a sect mission, succumbing to the monster's mouth."

"They died gloriously, with greatness. Although their bodies are gone, their souls are with us." "They were members of the Hunyuan Sect in life, and they are ghosts of the Hunyuan Sect in death, forever protecting the disciples of the Hunyuan Sect..."

Song Xian delivered an impassioned and serious speech.

Although it is just a simple ceremony, it is the best way to unite the hearts of the sect's disciples, especially for those children whose minds are not yet fully developed and who have not yet achieved transcendence. It may affect their lives, so he attaches great importance to it and participates in it personally every time.

Whether it is a sect celebration or a sect funeral, the purpose is the same, to unite the sect disciples and give them a sense of home.

This kind of thing is like a seed. Once it is planted, it will one day take root and sprout in your heart.

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"Master, Wang Xuan, a disciple of Qingyuan Sect, is here and wants to see you." After the funeral, Song Xian returned to the training room and walked to the main hall of the hall. Zhang He, the disciple on duty, came up to him and said with his luggage.

Last year, the sect recruited a total of four independent cultivators. In addition to Zhou Ren recruited by Zhang Ningyuan, Zhong Wenyuan recruited three people, namely Zheng Xuan, Zhang He, and He Yong.

These people all joined as non-combat disciples.

"Bring him here!"

He was not surprised that Wang Xuan came again, and he had even expected it.

After Wang Xuan ran into a setback at the Ding family, he certainly would not return to the Qingyuan Sect's mountain gate in disgrace. He would definitely go to other sects to seek help.

It is possible that they went to Bianxi City to seek help from major forces such as the Beast Taming Sect, Luoyun Sect, and the Kong Family, or they may have gone to Bianshan Town to contact other migrated sects and forces.

No matter what, he would definitely come back to discuss things with me. Because in the current situation, only Hunyuan Sect in the entire Bianxia Town supports Qingyuan Sect.

What's more, Qingyuan Sect just sent a top-grade magic weapon. This thing is not given for free, there must be other requirements.

Soon, Wang Xuan was brought here, exchanged a few polite words, and then sat down below.

"I believe that Sect Leader Song is already aware of the Ding family's attitude. I'm here to ask Sect Leader Song to personally come forward and persuade Palace Master Ding."

Song Xian didn't answer but asked, "Friend Wang, would you mind telling me where you've been these past few days and who you've been looking for?"

Wang Xuan hesitated for a moment and said, "To be honest, I went to Bianshang Town and Bianxi City and visited almost all the sects, asking them to lend a hand to my sect."

"Oh? How's the situation?"

"Only Huang Yuanzong Sect Master Lu expressed a willingness to help, but they are a nearby sect and have reservations about intervening. I requested him many times before he agreed. If we can form an alliance and negotiate with the independent cultivators, he is willing to lend a hand."

Huang Yuanzong actually wanted to intervene, which was a bit beyond Song Xian's expectation. He also knew Lu Yuan. The two families had arrived in Bianxi City on the same spirit ship. In his impression, this old guy was not such an enthusiastic person.

"Excuse me for asking, I wonder what conditions your sect has offered Huang Yuanzong. So many sects are unwilling to get involved, but Huang Yuanzong is willing to participate. This cannot be due to Daoist Brother Lu Yuan's kindness!"

"Given our sect's current situation, what conditions can we offer to impress Huang Yuanzong?"

"Oh? Really?" Song Xian showed a suspicious look.

Wang Xuan had no other choice. Now that he needed help from the Hunyuan Sect, he had to satisfy their curiosity. "To be honest, the Huangyuan Sect owed us a favor, so they agreed to help. However, it's only to hold the fort during the negotiations. If they were to send someone to rescue our sect, it would be impossible for them to directly confront the independent cultivators."

"Alright! I'll find an opportunity and try to talk to Fellow Daoist Ding. I'll try my best to persuade the Ding family to negotiate with the Loose Cultivator Alliance, restore peace to Bianxia Town, and relieve your sect's difficulties."

"Thank you, Master Song. We are so grateful for this."

"Since our two sects are allies, we share the same blood. If your sect is in trouble, our sect will naturally help you. However, this matter needs to be put on hold for a while."

"Why is this? Our sect is under great siege. I beg Sect Master Song to help with this matter as soon as possible."

"Of course I have my reasons. Fellow Daoists, you are all aware of our sect's situation. We are weak and simply cannot fight the Loose Cultivator Alliance. If we negotiate now, the Loose Cultivator Alliance will not take our sect seriously. After a while, a dozen elite disciples from the Qingyun Sect in Pingyuan County will defect to us. Only then will our sect have the confidence to join forces with the Ding family and negotiate with the Loose Cultivator Alliance."

Wang Xuan frowned. "So that's how it is. My sect is still waiting for my reply. I'm afraid it will take a few months."

Song Xian interrupted him before he could finish, "Why rush? Didn't you say before that your sect has enough food to last for a year?"

"I wonder when those disciples from your sect who have defected will arrive?"

"I'm not sure. It could be soon, or it could be a few months later. I expect it to arrive within this year. Actually, I have something I'd like to trouble you with."

Wang Xuan's expression immediately became serious. Knowing that Hunyuan Sect was about to make conditions, he was not angry at all, but slightly happy.

Because only those who really want to intervene will set conditions.

Since Song Xian wanted to put forward conditions, it showed that Hunyuan Sect was ready to take action.

"Master Song, please speak."

"If I remember correctly, your sect's mountain gate has a first-grade upper-grade spiritual vein, so I guess there are quite a few training rooms! Fellow Daoist, you know that our sect only has a first-grade lower-grade spiritual vein, and the entire sect only shares three first-grade lower-grade training rooms. For someone like me who is at the sixth level of Qi Refining, I can't even find a suitable training room. I wonder if your sect could lend a few training rooms to our disciples?"

Song Xian has long coveted the spiritual vein of Qingyuan Sect. Now that Hunyuan Sect has solved its financial crisis through the Yuxiangdan industry, the next issue is the spiritual vein, which is the key to the development of the sect.

The first-grade, inferior spiritual vein of Solitary Peak is simply not enough to meet the cultivation needs of the sect's disciples.

If the sect wants to develop, it must obtain higher-level spiritual veins.

Although he had previously obtained the second-grade inferior spirit pool in the Water Curtain Cave, it was only enough to open up a superior-grade training room.

Since the Qingyuan Sect came to him asking for help, it was a good time for him to speak.

"I understand, but I have no right to reply. I can only promise to report this matter to our sect's headmaster immediately after returning to the mountain gate."

"No rush, I have time to wait for your sect's reply. I hope you will be careful and don't get caught by the Loose Cultivator Alliance."

"I'm leaving now." Wang Xuan turned and left.

(End of this chapter)