"Sect Leader, should we et him?"
Jin Xiaoshun and Hua Wuji didn’t know what Ye Qiu was planning. They were fully aware that the Tian Can Sect had previously sent people to assassinate the Sect Leader.
Ye Qiu pondered for a mont, smiling, and said, "We should et him. Why not? If I don’t et him, he might think I’m afraid of him."
The main reason Ye Qiu agreed was because he was very curious as to why the other party would co to visit in person. He wanted to know what their intentions were.
This is the Dan Shen Sect, so there’s no reason for him not to et them. He decided to let them co in.
Before long, Sect Leader Lu arrived inside the Dan Shen Sect. Upon seeing Ye Qiu, he imdiately forced a smile and said, "Sect Leader Ye, it is truly generous of you to see ."
"Hmph, you just realized that, did you?" Jin Xiaoshun had no good impression of Sect Leader Lu, as the latter had once rebuked him for not having the right to speak. Jin Xiaoshun had kept this in mind ever since.
Sect Leader Lu was already aware of the people around Ye Qiu, and even if Jin Xiaoshun’s strength was low, he was indeed Ye Qiu’s trusted subordinate. Besides, things were different now from before. Although Lu harbored anger in his heart, he wouldn’t let it show. He smiled and said, "Manager Jin, I have offended you before. Please don’t hold it against . I co today to personally apologize for my previous actions."
Sect Leader Lu’s humility was unexpected to Ye Qiu. However, Ye Qiu could see that given the other party’s low stance, it certainly was about more than just an apology.
Thinking of this, Ye Qiu got straight to the point and said, "Sect Leader Lu, coming here to the Dan Shen Sect, I suppose you have more than just an apology on your mind. If that were the case, your apology is received, and I can let bygones be bygones. If there’s nothing else, then I’ll have to see you out..."
Seeing Ye Qiu being so direct, Sect Leader Lu found that he couldn’t use the words he had prepared. He was here to make a request, so how could he just leave?
"Sect Leader Ye, please wait. To be frank, I do have other matters to discuss, except..." Sect Leader Lu paused, glancing at Jin Xiaoshun and Hua Wuji, as if suggesting that it was inconvenient to speak with outsiders present.
Ye Qiu snorted lightly and said directly, "There’s nothing to avoid. If you want to speak, speak. If you don’t, then..."
Seeing that Ye Qiu didn’t dismiss Jin Xiaoshun and Hua Wuji, Sect Leader Lu had no choice but to proceed. For the sake of Tian Can Sect’s great cause, he had to strive for it.
"Sect Leader Ye, you must have heard about the conflict between Tian Can Sect and Thousand Illusions Sect."
"I’ve heard a little." Ye Qiu replied casually.
"I believe Sect Leader Ye can guess Tian Can Sect’s purpose. I won’t hide it, Tian Can Sect aims to replace Thousand Illusions Sect and beco one of the top three sects."
Ye Qiu remained silent, allowing Sect Leader Lu to continue, "However, during our confrontation with Thousand Illusions Sect, we encountered difficulties. We hope that Sect Leader Ye can lend Tian Can Sect a helping hand."
"You’ve experienced the actions of Thousand Illusions Sect firsthand. The reason they’ve fallen to this state is their opposition to you, Sect Leader Ye. I believe you hold no fondness for this sect either."
"Although Tian Can Sect is fighting for ourselves, our battle against Thousand Illusions Sect is also helping you eliminate a sect that once opposed you. But the cal that is Thousand Illusions Sect is still tough to tackle, especially with their Sect Protection Array, which has cost us many experts."
"If Sect Leader Ye were to intervene, it would be different. I am aware of your formation skills, and I am impressed. I ca personally to request you to break the Thousand Illusions Sect’s Sect Protection Array."
Sect Leader Lu clearly laid out the situation between Tian Can Sect and Thousand Illusions Sect, seeming to portray it as if they were doing Ye Qiu a favor by eliminating his enemies. His invitation sounded very reasonable.
The underlying ssage in Sect Leader Lu’s words was that they were helping to eliminate those who opposed Ye Qiu; all Ye Qiu needed to do was break the formation. They would handle the rest.
It seed like everything was for Ye Qiu’s own good, with Tian Can Sect acting as Ye Qiu’s enforcers against Thousand Illusions Sect. As the Sect Leader, Ye Qiu could easily see through the deeper implications.
If Ye Qiu intervened, although it would be in revenge against Thousand Illusions Sect, it would also be like doing a favor for Tian Can Sect.
Such a matter, how could Ye Qiu agree so easily?
If he were to agree, he would need to gain enough benefits.
"Sect Leader Ye, as long as you help us break the formation, I am willing to offer you three Spiritual dicines for your sect. How about that?" Sect Leader Lu, seeing Ye Qiu’s interest, offered his commitnt.
He hoped that Ye Qiu would agree imdiately.
Ye Qiu slowly shook his head, leaving Sect Leader Lu in disbelief. Logically, Ye Qiu had no reason to refuse, as this matter would seem to be all gain and no loss for him.
"Sect Leader Ye, I can assure you that once Tian Can Sect takes down Thousand Illusions Sect, we will beco your most steadfast ally." Sect Leader Lu offered another incentive.
Ye Qiu felt amused. He didn’t trust such promises, nor did he need a steadfast ally like Tian Can Sect. In the Qingfeng County, the rise of Dan Shen Sect was inevitable and unstoppable; having one more ally or one less wouldn’t make much difference.
Even if Tian Can Sect replaced Thousand Illusions Sect, it wouldn’t be of much relevance to Dan Shen Sect.
"Sect Leader Lu!" Ye Qiu adjusted his expression.
"Sect Leader Ye, please speak."
"Sect Leader Lu, your Tian Can Sect is currently at a stalemate with Thousand Illusions Sect, and their Sect Protection Array is the problem you can’t solve. This indicates that the array is almost the key to your victory, and my decision becos a crucial factor in whether Tian Can Sect can replace Thousand Illusions Sect."
"Thousand Illusions Sect is indeed my enemy, but their Saint is dead, and I have avenged myself. Whether to continue the vendetta is up to Dan Shen Sect. Although I dislike Thousand Illusions Sect, I recall that your Tian Can Sect also acted against before. Today, you co to apologize, thinking a simple ’sorry’ could settle it. Isn’t that too easy?"
"I, Ye Qiu, am not soone to be easily bullied. Sect Leader Lu, you underestimated ."
Ye Qiu didn’t directly answer whether he would help, but instead brought up past grievances.
Sect Leader Lu, being a clever man, noted that Ye Qiu’s evasiveness ant dissatisfaction with the earlier terms.
Realizing this, Sect Leader Lu said, "Sect Leader Ye, let’s not beat around the bush. Tell , what will it take for you to intervene?"
Hearing Sect Leader Lu speak so frankly, Ye Qiu smiled. The other party was indeed perceptive.
"I don’t ask for much, just all of Thousand Illusions Sect’s cultivation manuals, Spirit Grass, Spiritual dicine, and various rare treasures."
Sect Leader Lu almost spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing this. He wanted to ask Ye Qiu if this was what he called ’not much’?
"Of course, Sect Leader Lu, if you find my demands excessive, that’s fine, as I also want to deal with Thousand Illusions Sect myself. I think with the Sage and myself, Thousand Illusions Sect would still face destruction, right?" Ye Qiu said calmly.
Rembering Ye Qiu’s ability to kill the Thousand Illusion Sage, and the mysterious Sage-level expert by his side, Sect Leader Lu realized that if they acted, the Thousand Illusions Sect, without its Sage, indeed wouldn’t stand a chance.
"Sect Leader Ye, you needn’t act. This matter is sothing my Tian Can Sect will handle for you. As for your previous request, it’s all quite reasonable." Sect Leader Lu had no choice but to swallow his pride; otherwise, if Ye Qiu acted, it would leave nothing for Tian Can Sect.
He could only agree; without agreent, Tian Can Sect could forget about replacing Thousand Illusions Sect.
"Xiaoshun, prepare a pot of hot tea for Sect Leader Lu." Ye Qiu said with a smile.
Sect Leader Lu secretly grumbled that he’d been here so long before finally being offered tea. Ye Fentian truly doesn’t act without assurance; he’d claid all the benefits, leaving Tian Can Sect to rely pick up the scraps.
But since Tian Can Sect’s aim was to replace Thousand Illusions Sect, there was no turning back after having strung the bow.
Even if the path ahead was paved with burning coals, Tian Can Sect had no choice but to step forward and slowly advance.
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