Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 283 - 31: You Have Your Schemes, I Have My Escape Route!
"Junior Brother, go handle it immediately!"
Master Jin Hong nodded.
Since Master Yun Yi had spoken personally, he had no way to refute.
Not to mention that Master Yun Yi’s cultivation at the peak of Middle-Stage Core Formation was impressive; back then, it was all due to Master Yun Yi’s efforts that the Cloud Light Sect managed to endure. With such prestige, he naturally couldn’t oppose him.
As for Zhou Xun, all he could feel was pity!
Regarding Master Fengyue, there was a stern look in his eyes:
"Senior Brother, if Zhou Xun dares to defy our sect’s Summoning Order, I am willing to personally lead a team to hold him accountable!"
"That would be most fitting!"
Master Yun Yi stroked the beard beneath his chin, revealing a satisfied expression.
He was completely aware of his junior brother’s intentions, which were nothing more than a desire to control the entire Cloud Light Sect in the future.
If this were to happen after he transcended, he naturally wouldn’t mind.
But as it stands, he was still very much present.
This Junior Brother Jin Hong was a bit too hasty!
Thus, this move was also a kind of warning to him.
Master Jin Hong understood Master Yun Yi’s intentions and could only agree with a wry smile. Concerning this senior brother, he still didn’t have the qualification to challenge him.
After arranging the reply to Sect Leader Master Yun’an, Master Jin Hong immediately summoned his trusted subordinate.
"Greetings to Master!"
A middle-aged man dressed in Cloud Light Sect attire entered.
"Go to Wangchuan Lake immediately and deliver this Jade Scroll to Zhou Xun!"
"Yes!"
The middle-aged man took the Jade Scroll, then turned and left.
Before long, a subtle spirit light shot up from the front lines of Golden Ape Valley and then sped towards Wangchuan Lake.
...
Half a month later.
A pristine flying ship, carrying a middle-aged man in green robes, entered the area of Wangchuan Lake.
This middle-aged man was none other than Yu Jiu’an, sent by Master Jin Hong’s orders.
He was the sixth direct disciple of Master Jin Hong, now at Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation.
"Truly a remarkable scenery!"
Gazing at the beautiful landscape of Wangchuan Lake, Yu Jiu’an couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.
Soon, he arrived outside the Mountain Protection Array.
Yu Jiu’an took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, whispered a few words, and then threw it towards the sky.
The talisman turned into a streak of fire and flew into the Array.
After a brief moment, the light barrier wavered, and then a middle-aged man over forty came out, clasping his hands in salute towards Yu Jiu’an.
"Fang Tianlun of Wangchuan Lake, greetings, Daoist friend!"
"May I ask the reason for Daoist friend’s visit?" The one who came out was Fang Tianlun, who had stayed since joining Wangchuan Lake.
Subsequently, he took on the role of Guest Master.
"Yu Jiu’an under Master Jin Hong’s command, here to visit Alchemist Zhou!" Yu Jiu’an returned the salute with a clasped hand.
"So it’s an accomplished disciple under Master Jin Hong, my apologies for not recognizing. Please follow me; the Island Master is currently in seclusion, and I shall report shortly!"
Fang Tianlun said as he gestured towards the Array.
"Thank you!" Yu Jiu’an replied, with a very cordial attitude.
As a direct disciple of a True Pill Cultivator and with a Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation, Yu Jiu’an was naturally arrogant by nature.
But after learning of Zhou Xun’s accomplishments, he naturally restrained himself.
Therefore, he remained amiable even towards an Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Fang Tianlun led him to Jingxin Pavilion.
After brewing a pot of Spiritual Mist Tea, he clasped his hands and took leave!
"Please, Daoist Yu, wait here for a moment. The Island Master will be with you shortly!"
"My thanks!"
In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Zhou Xun strolled up along the stone path of Jingxin Pavilion.
"Greetings, Alchemist Zhou!"
Upon seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, Yu Jiu’an immediately stood up and performed a grand salute towards him.
His attitude was extremely respectful, as if facing his master, Master Jin Hong.
"Daoist Yu is too courteous; we are both Foundation Establishment Cultivators, no need for such formality!"
Zhou Xun laughed heartily, slightly clasped his hands in return.
"Who in Xui Country remains unaware of Alchemist Zhou’s battle at Wangchuan Lake, where he annihilated the infiltrating cultivators of the Celestial Feather Sect?"
"What is a mere ceremony on my part?"
Yu Jiu’an clasped his hands again, even more respectful, and did not relax in the slightest despite Zhou Xun’s words.
’What a joke, you took out four Fake Pill Cultivators in succession, something even my Master Jin Hong couldn’t achieve,’
"How could I possibly dare to offend such a formidable force?"
Yu Jiu’an silently grumbled in his heart.
"This matter has even reached Elder Jin Hong?" Zhou Xun flashed a hint of doubt, sensing something unusual!
The news had spread too quickly!
"With Alchemist Zhou achieving such a great victory, our sect’s leader has urgently conveyed word to the Golden Ape Valley front line. Now, word of Alchemist Zhou’s feats has spread throughout the Golden Ape Valley!"
Yu Jiu’an expressed his admiration openly.
"Thank you to the elders of the Cloud Light Sect for holding me in such high esteem!" Zhou Xun replied simply.
Broadcasting this matter wasn’t advantageous for him.
As the saying goes, the tallest tree in the forest is always blown down by the wind.
While others fight fiercely on the front lines of Golden Ape Valley, it is he, who remains in the rear, who gains immense recognition instead.
Who knows how many will be envious then?
Finishing his words, Zhou Xun sat down opposite Yu Jiu’an and immediately asked:
"Daoist Yu, is there something Elder Jin Hong wishes to convey?"
Back when the various Foundation Establishment cultivators supported White Cloud Immortal City, Yu Jiu’an was among them, so Zhou Xun was aware of his connection with Master Jin Hong.
Hearing this, Yu Jiu’an subconsciously glanced around, then lowered his voice:
"I came this time on behalf of my master to deliver a message!"
Saying this, Yu Jiu’an took out the Jade Scroll that Master Jin Hong had given him.
Zhou Xun took it and cast a spell on it.
A stream of light flickered, and the Jade Scroll appeared anew.
Seeing this, Zhou Xun nodded secretly.
"The Jade Scroll hasn’t been tampered with!"
This was a special Sealing Spirit Restriction; once activated, within a quarter of an hour, it would destroy the item.
An excellent restriction for transmitting messages.
He then probed it with his Divine Sense to investigate.
Inside, it contained the few commands from Master Yun Yi regarding Zhou Xun.
After a long while, Zhou Xun raised his head, his face grave, and solemnly said to Yu Jiu’an in front of him:
"For this kindness, Zhou Mou will remember it always; Elder Jin Hong’s favor will surely be repaid someday!"
"Having delivered the message, I shall take my leave!" Yu Jiu’an saw this and immediately clasped his hands to take leave.
"The matter is significant, let’s host a proper gathering another day!" Zhou Xun did not persist in retaining him.
...
After Yu Jiu’an’s departure, Zhou Xun took out that Jade Scroll again.
These four commands, there’s no denying Master Yun Yi is indeed shrewd.
Should everything go smoothly, Zhou Xun would end up dead with his cultivation dissipated.
However, what they didn’t know was that Zhou Xun’s achievements were not merely thanks to the power of the Array.
But because he himself had the power to confront a True Pill Cultivator head-on.
Moreover, his avatar had already been successfully cultivated.
When the time comes, who knows who will live and who will die.
Additionally, the Cloud Light Sect was not as united as one might think, at least Elder Jin Hong was on his side.
After contemplating for a moment, Zhou Xun devised a plan.
Firstly, he would take all rewards from the Cloud Light Sect to develop Wangchuan Square.
Secondly, arrange for Weih Qiuxin to gather and recruit all cultivators from ruined families to come live in Wangchuan Square.
Thirdly, announce to the public that Zhou Xun was seriously injured in seclusion, and offer substantial rewards for spiritual objects like "Celestial Fire Spirit Liquid" and "Cyan Wood Spirit Source Ginseng" that could restore his foundation.
Fourthly, spread the word that the Cloud Light Sect plans to abandon allies after their tools are used, and intends to act treacherously towards Wangchuan Lake!
