Chapter 100: Chapter 98: Banquet for Seeking Talents

"It’s not about Xiyue."

Su Xihe’s voice, calm yet carrying an almost imperceptible gravity, recounted the events of recent days in the simplest yet most orderly manner.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zixiao’s expression changed dramatically; shock and fury erupted as she almost blurted out, "What?! Yun Danzi, he actually betrayed his oath, disregarding the Immortal Sect’s nurturing of him!"

Yun Danzi, not only the chief alchemist of Cyan Mountain Sect, but also a widely acknowledged master in the Alchemy Realm of Yunlan Domain—no one knew why he would betray the Immortal Sect.

It could be said, Hundred Sword Sect’s move was undoubtedly an attempt to uproot the foundation of Cyan Mountain Sect!

Yun Danzi did not leave alone; he took with him a group of outstanding alchemists, an undoubted major blow to Cyan Mountain Sect.

It might even trigger upheaval throughout the entire Immortal Sect, and many disciples might leave because of it.

"You need not worry about this matter. What I wish to discuss with you is something else. Since you are already in Lin Xian City, I won’t send anyone else."

Immediately, Su Xihe laid out her arrangement.

Recruit immortal seeds!

Recruit and nurture a group of alchemists with promising spiritual power talents—at the very least, fill the gap in alchemy.

If the disciples within the sect lack elixirs, it will only accelerate their departure.

"Yes, Sect Leader, I’ll see this done with my utmost effort!"

Although Liu Zixiao did not understand why Su Xihe chose to swallow her anger, she did not press further and agreed at once.

Once Su Xihe finished speaking, she cut off the communication.

Liu Zixiao put away the jade token, then, with a solemn face, walked towards Su Xiyue’s room.

Upon learning of the situation,

Su Xiyue’s expression instantly changed, a storm of gloom settling across her features.

Yun Danzi’s defection, for an already troubled Cyan Mountain Sect, was a disaster upon disaster.

Anger aside, she was more worried than enraged.

"At present, the only way is to recruit alchemists from the cities under our control, and bring some talented alchemists into the Immortal Sect..."

Liu Zixiao sighed softly.

Sect Leader Su Xihe had made Lin Xian City a priority, for with the emergence of the Ruins Rift, many cultivators from the entire Yunlan Domain had converged here.

Among them were not a few loose cultivators from Hundred Sword Sect and Demon Sect territories. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Hence, Su Xihe deliberately tasked someone of Elder status like Liu Zixiao with this responsibility.

Su Xiyue imperceptibly furrowed her brows.

Under normal circumstances, alchemists in the Loose Cultivator City, or cultivators with spiritual power talent, had a certain upper limit.

They were all limited to the Qi Refining stage.

If they had a chance to become Foundation Establishment cultivators, they’d have joined the Immortal Sect already.

However, the situation now required the younger generation within the Immortal Sect to be stabilized. If they all left, Cyan Mountain Sect would truly have no future.

Soon, news spread from the City Lord’s Mansion, and all cultivators inside and outside Lin Xian City learned of it.

Cyan Mountain Sect was to hold a Talent Banquet in Lin Xian City.

Many cultivators of promising talent were invited, especially those who had awakened spiritual power talents.

Danxin Herb Hall, as a medicinal shop, was even visited by disciples of Cyan Mountain Sect.

Even though she planned to leave Lin Xian City, Yin Qinghe dared not slight this Immortal Sect disciple.

"Your Danxin Herb Hall currently has five registered alchemists. Also, I hear you have two exceptionally gifted direct disciples. When the time comes, I hope Fellow Daoist Yin can bring them both to the grand event..."

"Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Yin. The resources of Cyan Mountain Sect are far beyond what Lin Xian City can provide. If these two are fortunate enough to be selected by Elder Liu, the entire sect will surely spare no resource, and within a very short time, cultivate them into true alchemists!"

The Cyan Mountain Sect disciple first pointed out the registered numbers, then presented a sweet incentive.

Although this person had inferior root bone, he had heard that his disciple Zhao Mengli possessed great talent in alchemy, hence his courtesy.

As for the other one...

There wasn’t much news.

However, being chosen as a direct disciple clearly suggested the potential to become an alchemist.

This was precisely what Cyan Mountain Sect currently lacked!

"Qinghe is humbled and grateful for your high regard, Master."

Yin Qinghe, sincerely fearful and humble, saw the Cyan Mountain Sect disciple out, and only after his figure disappeared did she finally let out a sigh of relief.

Had it been two months ago, she would have been overjoyed!

After all, what cultivator in a Loose Cultivator City did not dream of joining an Immortal Sect?!

To enter the Immortal Sect was, to them, like a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

However, her state of mind at this moment had quietly changed.

All because of Qin Yu.

Their root bones were changing—if they were to be given focused cultivation by the Immortal Sect, wouldn’t the truth be discovered sooner or later?!

Carrying this complex state of mind, Yin Qinghe returned to the alchemy room.

Qin Yu, seeing her face clouded, stopped what he was doing and asked, "Mistress, what’s wrong?"

"Did something happen out there again?"

Though he appeared carefree, in truth he harbored worries. As long as the Ruins Rift remained open, the trouble would never end.

"Yes."

Yin Qinghe nodded, then relayed what she had heard. "It’s Cyan Mountain Sect—there’s been some trouble."

Perhaps it was agents of Hundred Sword Sect secretly spreading rumors. Regardless, the entire population of cultivators in Yunlan Territory now knew about the chief alchemist’s defection from Cyan Mountain Sect.

And with an incident of such magnitude, even if one wished to cover it up, it would be impossible.

To forcefully conceal it would only expose the sect’s lack of confidence; far better to announce it openly and proclaim: if Cyan Mountain Sect could foster one Yun Danzi, they could surely foster a second.

In this way, they might attract talented alchemists lacking in resources.

Having heard all this, Qin Yu felt little about it—such matters were beyond his concern.

But what Yin Qinghe said afterward made him a bit nervous.

Cyan Mountain Sect was about to cast the net wide, openly recruit immortal seeds, and focus on nurturing those who had awakened spiritual power talent.

If his talent was discovered, he’d surely become one of the key objects of cultivation.

Though on the surface, Cyan Mountain Sect seemed driven by the lofty ambition of cultivating a new generation of alchemical giants, with pure intentions—

Qin Yu did not wish to be drawn into the sect struggles between Immortal Sects.

It was too dangerous—with his current strength, surviving in the vortex of Immortal Sect intrigue was impossible.

Therefore, no matter how rich the Cyan Mountain Sect’s terms, or how alluring their promises, he felt not the slightest temptation.

The most, most, most crucial thing is...

If that First Fairy were to encounter him, what then?!

Let it not be forgotten, that First Fairy’s Romantic Point is still negative!

And besides, who could say if Hundred Sword Sect wouldn’t resort to something extreme—for murder in the cradle was all too common.

"In three days, Cyan Mountain Sect will host the Talent Banquet at the City Lord’s Mansion..."

"Mistress, I don’t have to attend, do I?"

Qin Yu was obviously unaware Su Xiyue was in the city.

He was only a newly accepted disciple, and had never revealed his talent before outsiders. Even if Cyan Mountain Sect possessed far-reaching methods, they couldn’t possibly track him down...

Right?!