After a while, Celestial Wind Zhenren broke the silence, "The day is getting late, I wonder if it would be convenient for Daoist Miao to let stay for the night?"
"Naturally."
Miao Jun quickly spoke, and then had soone lead Celestial Wind Zhenren to the guest room.
Once Celestial Wind Zhenren left, Miao Jun and Miao Wanqian in the great hall both breathed a sigh of relief.
At this mont, Miao Wanqian, who had been suppressing his emotions, could no longer hold back and spoke urgently:
"Clan Leader, this is clearly the Seed Puppet Sect scheming to annex our Purple Mountain Association! We absolutely cannot agree to this!"
"Alas, it’s not as easy as you think to refuse."
Miao Jun forced a wry smile, "The strength of the Seed Puppet Sect completely overwhelms our Purple Mountain Association. If we rashly refuse and irritate them, given the Seed Puppet Sect’s usual domineering nature, they might very well destroy our Purple Mountain Association in anger."
"But..."
Miao Wanqian opened his mouth, wanting to say sothing more, but in the end, he said nothing.
The great hall fell silent once again.
After a long pause, Miao Jun turned his gaze to Xu Ping, with a hint of expectation, and asked, "Daoist Yan, what do you think of this matter?"
"I am an outsider."
Xu Ping’s tone was calm as water, speaking slowly, "This concerns the major affairs of the entire Purple Mountain Association, and the decision definitely lies in the hands of the two Daoists."
He wasn’t foolish, and naturally wouldn’t oppose the Seed Puppet Sect for the sake of the Purple Mountain Association.
If the Purple Mountain Association really beca a vassal of the Seed Puppet Sect, greatly impacting his plans, he could simply walk away.
There’s really no need to offend such a powerful force as the Seed Puppet Sect over irrelevant matters.
Hearing Xu Ping’s response, Miao Jun couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointnt.
However, he also understood in his heart that Yan Ruchen was rely a patron of the Purple Mountain Association, and asking him to withstand the pressure from the entire Seed Puppet Sect was indeed asking too much.
Miao Jun took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, knowing that he must think about a counterasure coolly at this mont.
"The night is already late. If Daoist Yan doesn’t mind, you can rest at the Purple Mountain Association for the night." Miao Jun forced a slight smile as he said.
"I was thinking the sa."
Xu Ping nodded, his expression calm, and then he added, "In fact, I have another matter to trouble Daoist Miao with."
"Daoist Yan, feel free to speak." Miao Jun made a gesture of listening intently.
"It’s nothing particularly important."
Xu Ping said slowly, "My Water Lake Rat has now cultivated to the peak of the Third-rank Middle Grade, and urgently needs a place with abundant Spiritual Qi and a tranquil environnt to prepare for breaking through to the Third-rank Upper Grade."
"I wonder if Daoist Miao can help make arrangents?"
"It’s a trifling matter."
Miao Jun imdiately nodded in agreent, "Throughout the Hundred Spirit Mountain, my Water Curtain Mountain’s Spiritual Qi is the most abundant, making it the most suitable location for the rat sovereign to achieve its breakthrough."
"Then I must thank Daoist Miao." Xu Ping cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Daoist Yan is too courteous, as you are a patron of our Purple Mountain Association, providing a venue is entirely appropriate." Miao Jun waved his hand.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries,
Miao Jun had soone lead Xu Ping to Water Curtain Mountain.
.....
One incense stick later.
Under the guidance of a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator, Xu Ping steadily walked toward an outlying hall on Water Curtain Mountain.
Moonlight spilled over the winding mountain path, with the surroundings silent and still, only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the peace.
This outlying hall was only two or three miles from Miao Jun’s cave mansion, and although the location was not far, it exuded a serene air.
"Thank you for leading the way. You may leave now."
Arriving at the entrance of the hall, Xu Ping said to the Foundation Establishnt Cultivator, then pushed the door open and entered.
The hall contained simple tables, chairs, and ditation mats, and the walls were inlaid with a dozen or so Spirit Crystals that illuminated the space.
After entering, Xu Ping’s expression remained serene, as if he was well acquainted with everything.
He first surveyed the surroundings, confirming there were no abnormalities, then began setting up several layers of restrictions once more.
His hands swiftly ford seals, with strands of Spiritual Power flowing from his fingertips, weaving complex runes in the air, which gradually rged into the surrounding space, forming an invisible barrier that isolated the hall from the outside world.
Having done all this, Xu Ping then took the Water Lake Rat out from a storage bag.
"Master."
As soon as the Water Lake Rat appeared, it affectionately rubbed its head against Xu Ping’s pant leg.
"Hmm."
Xu Ping nodded slightly, his gaze landing on the Water Lake Rat, now at the peak of Third-rank Middle Grade, "Feel free to cultivate and sharpen your cultivation here, I will do my utmost to assist you in breaking through to the Third-rank Upper Grade."
"Got it."
The Water Lake Rat nodded obediently.
"Go on."
At Xu Ping’s direction, the Water Lake Rat settled onto a ditation mat in the hall and quietly began honing its cultivation using its Demonic Power.
After taking a look, Xu Ping withdrew his gaze and fell into contemplation.
He wasn’t too worried about the Water Lake Rat breaking through to the Third-rank Upper Grade.
After all, the Water Lake Rat had been with him for a long ti, with a solid foundation, and coupled with his assistance, the success rate of the breakthrough was very high.
At this mont, his thoughts were more focused on the Seed Puppet Sect’s sudden intervention in the Purple Mountain Association.
Given the current strength of the Purple Mountain Association, it clearly had only two options in front of the formidable and domineering Seed Puppet Sect.
Either obediently submit and beco a vassal of the Seed Puppet Sect, or resist to the death, ultimately facing the tragic fate of being destroyed.
There’s no need to think long; given Miao Jun’s disposition, in order to preserve the Purple Mountain Association, he would most likely choose to beco a vassal of the Seed Puppet Sect.
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