Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 96 Going deep into the tiger’s den
Song Xian received a top-grade flying magic weapon from the sect, and left Lao Gufeng with Zhong Wenyuan. It took more than a day to reach Yuyuan Sect. He waited in the temple for nearly an hour before seeing Wang Xuan slowly coming.

"Master Wang, it's really not easy to see you." Song Xian was already holding his breath, and after waiting for another hour without seeing anyone, even a clay man would become a little angry and speak rudely.

Wang Xuan naturally knew why he came. He walked straight to the main seat and sat down. His expression was calm and he said calmly, "Master Song, what brings you here?"

Seeing his appearance and attitude, Song Xian neither explained why he was late nor tried to comfort him. He concluded that what Peng Yu did was condoned by him.

"Fellow Daoist Peng Yu of your sect injured our disciple Zhong Yang. I came here to ask if this was directed by Sect Leader Wang."

"Is there such a thing? I don't know."

Although Wang Xuan said this, his expression did not show any surprise or change. It was obviously just a verbal response. What he actually meant was, I ordered it, what can you do to me?

"Since Master Wang is unaware of the situation, why not summon Taoist Fellow Peng Yu and ask him?"

"Junior Brother Peng is not in the sect right now. I will ask him in detail after he returns. If it is true, I will give Sect Leader Song an answer."

"A few months ago, when I came here, Sect Master Wang seemed to say the same thing. But now, your sect's Fellow Daoist Peng has not only shown no restraint, but has become even more rampant. He even said that if you don't hand over our Junior Sister Feng, he will go after every disciple of our sect."

"These words are tantamount to declaring war on our sect. Since Sect Master Wang claims to be unaware of the situation, that's his personal behavior. If a lunatic like this appears again, our sect will deal with him. I bet Sect Master Wang won't blame us!"

Seeing that he was still pretending, Song Xian pressed him with words, forcing him to respond directly. He had come here to find out the purpose of Yuyuan Sect's actions, and he was in no mood to beat around the bush with them.

Wang Xuan calmly picked up the teacup on the table beside him and took a sip. "Speaking of Fellow Daoist Feng Yan, your sect still owes me an explanation."

Song Xian suppressed his anger and said, "Our sect owes you an explanation? This is strange. It was clearly your sect's fellow Daoist Peng Yu who injured our sect's Junior Sister Feng, but when Sect Leader Wang said this, it was as if the two were reversed. I wonder what he means?"

Wang Xuan put down his teacup and said slowly, "I have learned about Fellow Daoist Feng Yan from Junior Brother Peng. It is completely different from what Sect Leader Song said earlier."

"This Feng Yan was originally a slave bought by Junior Brother Peng. Junior Brother Peng was very kind to her and, upon discovering that she possessed spiritual roots, he not only helped her transcend the mortal realm but also taught her the art of refining talismans."

"Although they weren't married in name only, they were in reality. But the woman left Junior Brother Peng without a word, leaving Junior Brother Peng searching for her for a long time. We finally met in the Nanyuan Valley market."

"It's perfectly reasonable for Junior Brother Peng to bring back his beloved concubine. It's a private matter between a couple, so why would Sect Leader Song interfere and try to separate them?"

"From what I know, Feng Yan joined the Hunyuan Sect after Junior Brother Peng had a scene. Sect Leader Song not only shielded her but also turned the tables, saying that Junior Brother Peng had injured Feng Yan for no reason. Is he trying to take advantage of the fact that we have no one in the sect?"

Seeing his voice grow increasingly harsh, Song Xian's mind raced. Wang Xuan seemed quite interested in Feng Yan, but why had he remained silent before and only now started to attack? It had taken several months for him to revisit the matter. Something must have happened in the intervening months.

But in the past few months, Hunyuan Sect and Yuyuan Sect have had no contact or communication.

Wait, could it be that because Yuxiangdan entered the Bianxi City market and gained some fame, causing him to set his sights on this industry, that’s why he suddenly changed his attitude?

In this case, the Yuyuan Sect is taking advantage of this incident to actually get the Yuxiang Pill?
It just so happened that Feng Yan was the key figure in selling Yuxiangdan, so they used this as a breakthrough point, putting pressure on her first and then forcing her to submit.

After figuring this out, Song Xian suddenly understood and slowly said, "Master Wang only knows one side of the story. Although Junior Sister Feng officially joined our sect after that incident, she had already made an agreement with me. On the birthday banquet of Senior Wen of Luoyun Sect, Junior Sister Feng attended the banquet as a disciple of our sect and even met with Senior Wen. If Master Wang doesn't believe it, you can ask Senior Wen for confirmation."

"Regardless of whether what Sect Leader Song said is true or not, it's only natural for Junior Brother Peng to seek his concubine back. As the saying goes, it's better to demolish ten temples than to ruin a marriage. Sect Leader Song's deliberate shielding is truly inappropriate."

"Master Wang is saying that if our sect doesn't hand over Junior Sister Feng, it would be tantamount to becoming an enemy of your sect. Is that right?"

Wang Xuan did not answer, but took another sip of tea. He knew that Song Xian would never hand over Feng Yan. This was the face and bottom line of a sect.

If he arbitrarily handed over his own disciples to others for disposal, not only would his reputation be ruined and he would become a laughing stock, but it would also make all the disciples in his own sect feel disheartened and insecure. No sect would agree to such a request. He was waiting for Song Xian to propose conditions for peace so that he could take advantage of the situation.

Song Xian understood what he was thinking, but he was only suspicious at the moment, unsure whether the Yuyuan Sect was after the Yuxiang Dan industry. So, he continued, "Your sect's Fellow Daoist Peng Yu has shown me nothing more than a favor. So, how about this? We will repay Fellow Daoist Peng Yu for helping me achieve my Transcendental Transformation, and we'll write off the matter. What do you think, Sect Master Wang?"

"That depends on whether Junior Brother Peng is willing. Feng Yan is not only Junior Brother Peng's help in transforming into a mortal, but also Junior Brother Peng's concubine. As the saying goes, the hatred of having one's wife taken away is irreconcilable. Sect Leader Song, if your wife or concubine was taken away by someone, and I offered you compensation, would you be willing to accept it?"

"According to Sect Leader Wang, unless Junior Sister Feng Yan returns to Peng Yu's residence, your sect will intervene on Peng Yu's behalf and cause trouble for our sect. Is that what you mean?"

Wang Xuan said slowly, "The affairs of our disciples are naturally the sect's affairs. Moreover, since Fellow Daoist Feng Yan is Junior Brother Peng's concubine, she is also considered a half-disciple of the sect. Now your sect has poached her without a single word. This behavior truly brings shame to our sect."

"But then again, it's better to resolve a feud than to create one. I've always been kind to others. Since Sect Leader Song is willing to reconcile with Junior Brother Peng, I can also mediate. After all, having more friends is always better than having more enemies."

"I just wonder if Sect Master Song is willing to make friends with our sect?"

Song Xian heard him say this and knew he was going to put forward a condition: "Of course I am willing to make Master Wang my friend."

"Well, I have a plan that will satisfy both parties. It will calm the conflict and benefit both of us."

"Appreciate further details."

Wang Xuan said, "I heard that Fellow Daoist Feng Yan is currently selling your sect's newly developed Jade Fragrance Pills at Mingyue Pavilion in Qingfengfang, and your sect is required to give Mingyue Pavilion 20% of the profits. Our sect also has a shop in Qingfengfang. Why don't you sell the Jade Fragrance Pills there? Wouldn't cooperation between our two sects be much better than cooperating with Mingyue Sect, an outlying sect?"

"In addition to providing Qingfengfang shops, our sect can also provide alchemy rooms. I heard that your sect's alchemists still use the alchemy rooms in Nanyuan Valley Market, which is very inconvenient."

"In addition, our sect also has a spiritual medicine garden within its jurisdiction, which can grow the medicinal materials needed for the Jade Fragrance Pill. We can also dispatch alchemists to help with the refining process, so that your sect won't be too busy."

"In a word, cooperation between our two sects will bring us a hundred benefits and no harm."

Song Xian sneered in his heart, he was indeed here for the Yuxiang Pill. Wang Xuan was really quick. The Yuxiang Pill had just become famous in the Bianxia City market, and he had set his sights on it so quickly.

Not only did he find out Feng Yan's location, but he also found out that Mingyue Pavilion collected 20% of the profits and Qi Xiaobai was refining Yuxiang Dan in the alchemy room in Nanyuan Valley Market.

Obviously, he had thought it over carefully and came prepared.

Song Xian thought that after Yuxiangdan became famous, it might be targeted by other forces. After all, Hunyuan Sect was small and weak, and holding such a piece of fat meat would inevitably attract envy. It was just like an innocent man being guilty of possessing a treasure.

However, he didn't expect that just when things started to improve, within a few months, someone reached out to him.

"That sounds great indeed. Your sect provides not only the shop but also the alchemy room, and also guarantees the alchemists and medicinal materials. I'm afraid you want more than just the 20% profit of Mingyue Pavilion! If your sect and I cooperate, how much do you want?"

Song Xian came here this time just to test the bottom line of Yuyuan Sect, and he would not turn against him. After hearing this, he pretended to be moved.

Wang Xuan finally smiled, which was the first time he smiled since entering the hall.

"When two brothers do business, the profits are naturally divided equally between them. Don't worry, our sect will only take the share we deserve and will never ask for more. Of course, if your sect has any other conditions, you can ask for them. As long as it is something our sect can do, we will definitely not refuse. After our two sects reach a cooperation, we will be like brothers. In the future, if you need anything, our sect will help you with all your strength."

First hit with a big stick, then give a carrot, what a good trick and a good calculation.

Song Xian saw through Wang Xuan's plan clearly. Even the cooperation was probably just a cover. The real purpose of Yuyuan Sect must be to completely seize the Yuxiangdan industry and run it entirely by themselves.

First, he used Feng Yan's power to put pressure on Hunyuan Sect, forcing himself to agree to his cooperation conditions, and then obtained the formula and refining method of Yuxiang Pill in the name of cooperation, and then kicked Hunyuan Sect out.

(End of this chapter)