Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 211 Everyone has his own ambitions
In Bianxia Town, Guzi Peak, in the Puppet Hall, Su Zhirou was refining a puppet according to the steps.

Wu Lian and Shen Fan stood on both sides, giving careful guidance.

Song Xian stayed beside her, interrupting her from time to time and commenting on her techniques, which made her look sideways. Her charming look made several other disciples glance at her sideways.

The loose and ordinary Taoist robe could not hide her curvy figure, especially her round and firm buttocks and plump breasts, which made it difficult for those disciples who had just transcended the mortal world and were full of vigor to take their eyes off her.

"What is this? It simply looks like a dog's head! And the tail is so thin, how does it look like a wolf?" Song Xian looked at the wolf-shaped puppet she had made and shook her head repeatedly.

"My husband always talks nonsense and has forgotten what he looked like when he was first refined." Su Zhirou said coquettishly.

"Senior Sister Su has only been in contact for a short time, but she has reached this level. It's already amazing. She is much better than we were back then." Wu Lian complimented.

"Don't praise her anymore. She keeps telling me how great her creations are and how much you praise her. If you keep praising her, she'll be all over the place." Song Xian said, then looked at the other disciples. "Junior Brothers Wu and Shen just explained in detail how to make a wolf-shaped puppet. Remember this."

These are all disciples trained by the sect since childhood. They are direct descendants who have practiced and transformed themselves in the mountain gate of Hunyuan Sect since childhood. There are five of them in total.

Because Wu Lian and Shen Fan had been slow to teach them how to make intermediate-level puppets, Song Xian took advantage of Su Zhirou's opportunity to make a wolf-shaped puppet and summoned all the disciples to watch the steps of making a wolf-shaped puppet on the spot.

In fact, this is also the way to tell the two people to pass on the secret method to these disciples as soon as possible, so that they can master the method of refining intermediate puppets as soon as possible.

"Yes." Several people answered in succession.

"If you don't understand anything, you should ask for advice. Junior Brother Wu and Junior Brother Shen, you must teach them how to master the intermediate puppet refining as soon as possible."

Song Xian originally didn't interfere much in the affairs of the lower levels. Since the Puppet Hall was handed over to Shen Fan and Wu Lian, he managed it according to their methods.

But now the situation has changed. The Tianshan Sect suddenly attacked Luofeng Valley, making the situation in the entire Bianxia Town tense again. No one knows when another war will break out, so it is particularly important to improve the combat effectiveness of the disciples.

"Disciple obeys your command." The two responded.

Song Xian gave a few more instructions, and the couple left the place, exited the hall, and flew away on their flying magic tools.

"Don't come here again. There are too many people around. Let's do as before and call Shen Fan or Wu Lian to our house to teach you how to refine this wolf puppet."

In the past, Su Zhirou refined puppets in the mansion. Recently, he specially took them to the Puppet Hall to demonstrate the refining of wolf-shaped puppets to the disciples. The purpose was to make his attitude clear and let Wu Lian and Shen Fan teach him the method of refining intermediate puppets. By the way, he also let the disciples see the process of refining wolf puppets with their own eyes.

But when he saw the furtive and passionate gazes from those disciples, he couldn't help feeling jealous.

"It was my husband who asked me to go." Su Zhirou raised the corners of her mouth slightly and muttered. She naturally knew why Song Xian suddenly said such a thing.

"That's why I told you not to go there anymore! Haven't you noticed the way some people look at you? It's all your fault. You make me have to be on guard against others all the time."

The two men had just returned to the mansion, but before they even entered the courtyard, they saw a disciple hurried over and bowed to him, "Master, Chen Zhongwen, the second in command of Luofeng Valley, requests an audience. Elder Zhong sent me here to report this."

Chen Zhongwen and Song Xian were slightly shocked. The Luofeng Valley had been captured by the Tianshan Sect, and the monks of the sect were either dead or scattered. Why did this person come here at this time?

During the years he settled in Bianxia Town, he had a certain understanding of the internal personnel of each faction and knew that this person was quite strategic.

Chen Zhongwen is not only the second in command of Luofeng Valley, but also the military advisor of the big boss Xu Quan, providing him with advice and suggestions.

The key figure behind the failure of the Xu Ri Sect's attack on Qixia Mountain was Chen Zhongwen.

It was this person who reminded Qixia Mountain that the Yanxu Sect might launch an attack, so Qixia Mountain was well prepared and recalled all the disciples outside to guard the mountain.

As a result, the Asahi Sect's attack failed and they suffered heavy losses in this battle.

The reason why this person was able to speculate and predict the Xu Ri Sect's attack on Qixia Mountain was because he was the chief person in charge of Luo Feng Valley's intelligence.

Of all the sectarian forces in Bianxia Town, only Luofeng Valley has the intelligence reconnaissance capability and has formed a special intelligence team.

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Song Xian walked into the main hall of Hunyuan Sect from outside, glanced at Chen Zhongwen who was sitting inside, and walked quickly forward with a friendly smile on his face.

"Sorry to bother you, Master Song." Chen Zhongwen slowly stood up and bowed his head. His expression was as calm as usual, and his voice was calm, as if what happened in Luofeng Valley had nothing to do with him.

"I'm so relieved to see you again, Fellow Daoist Chen. When I heard your sect was attacked by Tianshan bandits, I was worried that you had died."

"When my sect was attacked, I happened to be in Bianxi City, so I escaped."

"Fellow Daoist Chen is blessed with great fortune. He has survived this great disaster and will surely have good fortune in the future. Please take a seat." Song Xian gestured for him to take a seat and he also sat down in the main seat.

"After hearing about your sect's situation, I was also extremely angry. It was the Tianshan Sect that originally initiated the peace initiative, but I never expected them to break with that agreement and launch a surprise attack on your sect. This act of betrayal is truly despicable."

"A few days ago, Fellow Daoist Meng Xing, the second-in-command of Tianyu Trading Company, came to invite our sect to join the alliance. Our sect has agreed to work with them to jointly defend against the Tianshan Sect."

"I didn't come here for this matter today." Chen Zhongwen looked at him calmly.

"Oh? Then I wonder why Fellow Daoist Chen is here today? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"May I ask Sect Master Song if your sect is ready to replace the Tianshan Sect?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Song Xian sat up straight unconsciously, Zhong Wenyuan's eyes fixed, and both of them were shocked.

Song Xian looked into Chen Zhongwen's calm and deep eyes, and his mind raced with thoughts.

How did he know this? Where did the news leak out? If he knew about this, did that mean that the other factions in the Loose Cultivator Alliance also knew about it?

Could it be that I accepted Tianyu Trading Company's alliance invitation too readily a few days ago, causing them to speculate and doubt?
What will be the consequences if the Loose Cultivator Alliance has guessed his purpose?
The hall fell into silence. Chen Zhongwen's eyes were calm, yet he seemed very confident. He looked at him without avoiding, as if to say, stop quibbling, I already know your intention.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward. After a brief, awkward silence, Song Xian asked instead, "Why do you say that, Fellow Daoist Chen?" "Does Sect Leader Song know why I went to Bianxi City?" Before he could respond, he gave his own answer: "The reason I went to Bianxi City was to convince Senior Jiang Feng to abandon the Tianshan Sect and let our sect replace it."

This surprised Song Xian again. It turned out that he was not the only one who wanted to replace the Tianshan Sect. Luofeng Valley was also secretly planning to do the same.

I don’t know how far they have progressed. Is the sudden attack on Luofeng Valley by Tianshan Sect related to this? Was it because the news leaked that the valley was captured by Tianshan Sect?
"Can you convince Senior Jiang to abandon the Tianshan Sect?" Song Xian was afraid that he was just testing him, so he still didn't admit it.

"The relationship between Yang Jinzhang and Jiang Feng is as hostile as fire and water. The Tianshan Sect was supported by Yang Jinzhang, so Jiang Feng must be worried about him. It is certainly possible to do it by making good use of this." Chen Zhongwen spoke calmly.

"Your sect should have known this a long time ago! Given the relationship between Sect Leader Song and Senior Wen Yiren, he must have received this information earlier than I did. Sect Leader Song approached Senior Jiang Feng's disciple Xu Hao in order to get him to recommend your sect to Senior Jiang Feng!"

He even knew about his close relationship with Xu Hao. This person was indeed not simple. At this point, Song Xian no longer hid it. He stared at Chen Zhongwen.

"How did Fellow Daoist Chen know that I was approaching Fellow Daoist Xu Hao?"

"I went to Bianxi City, intending to persuade Senior Jiang Feng, but I couldn't find the way. Therefore, I thought of approaching Senior Jiang through Fellow Daoist Xu Hao. My spies happened to encounter Fellow Daoist Xu Hao and Sect Master Song at the Guizong shop in Qingfengfang. So, I hazard a guess that Sect Master Song, like my sect, has his sights set on the Tianshan Sect and wants to replace it."

"Has fellow Daoist informed other independent cultivator forces of this matter?"

"After hearing about what happened to my sect in Bianxi City, I returned to Bianxia Town and immediately came to see Sect Leader Song. I did not disclose the matter to anyone else."

Hearing this, Song Xian finally breathed a sigh of relief. If everyone in Bianxia Town knew about this, it would be a big trouble.

First of all, it will be impossible for him to occupy a dominant position in the alliance formed by the independent cultivators, because it was originally the independent cultivators who begged Hunyuan Sect to join. If they knew that Hunyuan Sect was plotting against Tianshan Sect, they would take the initiative.

Secondly, once the news is leaked and known to the Tianshan Sect, they will inevitably retaliate fiercely.

Jiang Feng’s attitude is still unknown. If he is targeted by the Tianshan Sect and becomes its enemy, the consequences will be disastrous.

"Fellow Daoist, why are you here? Please tell me frankly." Song Xian's expression became solemn. Chen Zhongwen knew that his purpose in visiting must be to ask for something.

"If Sect Leader Song wishes to replace the Tianshan Sect, I am willing to lend a hand."

"What are your conditions, fellow Daoist?"

"After destroying the Tianshan Sect, return the Fallen Phoenix Valley to us."

Song Xian looked at him and had already vaguely guessed his real purpose. He came to him just to use this secret to hold Hunyuan Sect hostage and help him regain Luofeng Valley. After Hunyuan Sect destroyed Tianshan Sect, he would naturally become the boss of Luofeng Valley. It turned out to be a good plan.

The reason why he dared to go alone was that he must have made a backup plan. A shrewd person like him could not be unprepared. If the Hunyuan Sect wanted to kill people to silence them, he must have asked others to spread the news.

"Your sect's leader, Fellow Daoist Xu Quan, has been murdered. Many of his disciples have died or dispersed. How many more can you muster?"

Chen Zhongwen didn't mince words: "At present, our sect has gathered twenty brothers who have escaped."

Song Xian followed up on this and said, "Take back Luofeng Valley, and you will be the boss."

Chen Zhongwen's expression remained unchanged, he just shook his head and said, "I will not stay in Luofeng Valley any longer."

This was beyond Song Xian's expectations. If he didn't want to stay in Luofeng Valley, why would he go back to take back Luofeng Valley?
"What do you mean, Mr. Daoist Chen?"

"The Valley Master once saved my life and showed me great kindness. He not only promoted me to Second in Command, but also obeyed my every word and advice. Therefore, I wholeheartedly assisted the Valley Master. Now that the Valley Master is dead, I only want to avenge him. Falling Phoenix Valley was built with the Valley Master's hard work, and I don't want it to be destroyed."

Song Xian didn't expect that this man looked indifferent, but in his heart he was a man who valued friendship and loyalty. It was true that one cannot judge a person by his appearance. He couldn't help but respect him more.

"Just based on your words, you're asking our sect to return Luofeng Valley after replacing the Tianshan Sect. Don't you think this condition is too high?"

"Of course, it's more than just a word. Our sect will fully support your sect. If your sect can replace the Tianshan Sect, enter the Tianshan Mountains, and occupy the resources within the Tianshan Mountains, why would you still care about a mere Luofeng Valley? If Sect Master Song doesn't agree, I can only seek cooperation with other forces. I believe the Ding family or Tianyu Trading Company would be very interested in this."

These words clearly contained a threat, implying that if Song Xian did not agree to the conditions, he would spread the news of the Hunyuan Sect's conspiracy. He knew very well what impact this would have on the Hunyuan Sect once the news reached the ears of the Tianshan Sect.

Song Xian said coldly, "Are you threatening our sect?"

"Master Song can certainly choose to kill me to silence me. But if I die, the news of your sect's plot to replace the Tianshan Sect will quickly spread throughout Bianxia Town."

The two men stared at each other without yielding. Song Xian suddenly smiled and clapped his hands a few times. "Fellow Daoist, you are not only loyal and righteous, but also brave and resourceful. I admire you. Okay! Our sect agrees to your terms. If you can succeed, we will replace the Tianshan Sect and return Luofeng Valley to your sect. However, I also have a condition."

"Master Song, please speak."

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Chen has an intelligence team under his command, forming an intelligence network responsible for gathering various intelligence. I would like to invite Fellow Daoist Chen and this intelligence team to join our sect."

Song Xian put forward the conditions. He had actually wanted to establish his own intelligence network for a long time, but obtaining intelligence was not so easy. It not only required money, but also long-term accumulation.

The sect has mainly focused on financial development in recent years and has no energy to develop intelligence.

Now there is a ready-made intelligence team that can be used as long as it is pulled over, so of course he will not miss it.

When he heard that Chen Zhongwen was coming to visit, he had this idea in mind, wanting to bring the other party's intelligence team to the sect.

"I am no longer interested in the intrigues among the sects and forces. After this matter is over, I will leave Bianxi City and live a free and easy life that I have never enjoyed before." Chen Zhongwen refused.

Before Song Xian could speak, he continued, "However, I have a disciple named Huang Ye who once visited Sect Master Song. He is very talented and has now taken over the intelligence team I have established. He is responsible for all the specific matters. I will have him join your sect to assist Sect Master Song. As for the intelligence team I have, I will also talk to them. If there are those who are willing to serve your sect, I will let them join your sect with my disciple."

Generally speaking, asking one's disciples and subordinates to defect to another sect would require some consideration. However, he didn't hesitate at all and gave a response that satisfied both sides, as if he had already guessed that Song Xian would make this request.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

What Song Xian needs is the intelligence network that Luofeng Valley has built over the years. It would be great if Chen Zhongwen is willing to join, but it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t want to join, after all, everyone has their own ambitions.

(End of this chapter)