I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 53: We are reasonable people.

Upon hearing this, Wu Rong's face stiffened.

It's over. As expected, there was still bleeding involved.

But he wasn't some poor rogue cultivator. Having served as the Third Elder of the Nianling Sect for so many years, he naturally had a considerable amount of savings to spare. He immediately smiled again and asked, "What kind of compensation does Miss Qin want?"

"Hmm... Your 'Thousand Swords Hunting Ground' is quite famous, isn't it?" A smug smile appeared on Qin Yiyao's pretty face.

Wu Rong hesitated for a moment: "Could it be that you want to..."

Qin Yiyao said with a smile, "Then, Grandpa Wu, I'll trouble you to let me go in and take a look."

She blinked her big, watery eyes, looked at Gu Heng, and gave him a sweet, cloying smile. Gu Heng resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds... It sounds like a hunting ground, the kind of private hunting ground run by this old master Wu. It seems this little girl wants to see how these wealthy people live, or perhaps she likes to practice swordsmanship, but she always practices the same few moves in the courtyard of this clinic. After practicing so much, she doesn't even know if her swordsmanship is effective.

However, going into the mountains and venturing into the Cloud Spirit Forest to fight wild beasts is too dangerous. In any case, Gu Heng doesn't really want her to go into those deep mountains and forests. This girl seems quite energetic, and he can't let her act impulsively and get into trouble.

But.

If it's a hunting ground owned by a wealthy family, specifically for their young masters and ladies to hunt...

This can be done.

Domesticated wild animals are not that ferocious.

It would be good to let Qin Yiyao go to someone else's hunting ground to practice her sword skills and kill a few wild animals.

This world is actually full of dangers. Even if this girl doesn't have the opportunity to cultivate, she still needs to see more blood. Otherwise, what if she gets scared when something happens in the future?

Gu Heng himself was new to the city and didn't know much, but Qin Yiyao had lived in Yunling City for quite some time, so perhaps she knew a lot about the Wu family, such as how wealthy they were...

Gu Heng felt that this compensation was quite appropriate.

At least they didn't ask for money.

But the next second, Gu Heng heard Wu Rong's rapid breathing and a hint of anxiety on his old face. He said, "This... Thousand Swords Hunting Ground is not a good place to let outsiders in."

Thousand Swords Hunting Ground.

This is the most dangerous, but also the most unlucky, cultivation ground in the Nianling Sect.

This Thousand Swords Hunting Ground is actually a secret realm. The entrance is located in the Sword Wasteland Mountain, two hundred miles away from Cloud Spirit City. Inside is actually a burial ground for swords. Because many powerful sword cultivators died there for unknown reasons, they left behind many opportunities. The sword techniques, divine weapons, magic tools, or pills they accumulated in their lifetime are all left there, waiting for the right person to discover them.

The rise of the Nianling Sect was due to the "Thousand Swords Hunting Ground," where many Nianling Sect disciples found treasures or better opportunities from their predecessors, thus soaring to great heights!

This place is heavily guarded, and only elite disciples of the Nianling Sect are allowed to enter!

Even the most elite disciples in the sect have to go through a selection process before they can be admitted. No elder can circumvent this rule on their own. Anyone who dares to do so will be punished according to the sect rules!

After all, this is a death order passed down through generations of the Nianling Sect!

Although Wu Rong was the Third Elder and held some authority, he couldn't make the final decision on such matters. Above him were the Second Elder, the First Elder, and the Sect Master; it was even said that the Supreme Elder was still alive, though no one had ever seen him…

Therefore, Qin Yiyao's request really hit a nerve with him.

The main theme is discomfort.

Qin Yiyao pouted, looking displeased.

"You can refuse, but you'll have to bear the consequences."

She snorted and turned to go back into the house.

The threat in those words was quite obvious. If Wu Rong didn't agree, then it was hard to say what would happen in the future.

But how could Wu Rong just watch her leave?

Wu Rong gave a wry smile and quickly said, "Hey, wait a minute! Miss Qin, I didn't say I wouldn't agree to your conditions, it's just not that easy!"

"Oh?" Qin Yiyao turned around.

"This... alas, I am truly powerless to do anything about it." Wu Rong sighed and shook his head helplessly. "The Thousand Swords Hunting Grounds are not under my jurisdiction. I need to consult with my superiors properly regarding this matter!"

"Then let's go ask for instructions."

Qin Yiyao shrugged, giving off a "whatever" vibe.

She absolutely had to enter that so-called "Thousand Swords Hunting Ground," but she hadn't had the chance before. Now that she had, she couldn't give it up.

She knew very well that place was inextricably linked to her!

When she was still the "Holy Yao Emperor," she was poisoned and had to build a mausoleum. At that time, she also ordered people to build a treasure vault not far from the mausoleum and sent people to guard it.

That "Thousand Swords Hunting Ground" was actually one of the treasure vaults of the former Qin Dynasty!

If they don't go in, is there any justice in this world?

Seeing Wu Rong's troubled expression, Gu Heng found it strange.

Why does this old man look so wealthy? He doesn't seem like someone who can make decisions in the family.

It's just letting his little apprentice enter their hunting grounds; it doesn't seem like a difficult decision. At least Qin Yiyao didn't ask Wu Rong for an exorbitant amount of money.

Seeing his troubled expression, Gu Heng glanced at Qin Yiyao's stubborn face and sighed inwardly.

"How about this, if you, Old Master Wu, cannot make a decision, then let the person who can make the decision come and see me, shall we?"

Upon hearing Gu Heng's words, Wu Rong's face immediately showed surprise, and her eyes shone brightly.

"You mean, you want to see him/her..."

A whole host of thoughts immediately formed in Wu Rong's mind.

Mr. Gu, would you like to see the sect leader of the Nianling Sect?

It seems...okay!

Originally, Wu Rong had planned to keep the fact that Wu Jie had offended such a powerful disciple a secret, fearing that if the sect leader found out, he would really have to find an excuse to punish Wu Jie according to the sect rules, so that this powerful figure or his disciple would come looking for him in the future, which could very likely cause a major problem that would destroy the sect.

However, if this senior and his disciple no longer care about this matter and personally let the sect leader hear their attitude, it might actually deprive him of any reason to punish Wu Jie!

Wu Rong was a shrewd old man, and he immediately figured out a clear plan.

"Why, can't it?"

Seeing the thoughtful look on Wu Rong's face, Gu Heng was also a little annoyed, but he still decided to reason with her.

“Old sir, you’ve come with sincerity, but my apprentice feels that’s not quite enough. Of course, we’re not some kind of bandits who force a sale. Here’s what we’ll do: take my words to the person in your area who can make the decision—”

Wu Rong immediately held her breath and listened attentively.

"I'll pay you an admission fee if you let my apprentice into your Thousand Swords Hunting Ground."

"How about this?"

Gu Heng felt that this request was already quite reasonable.