A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 350: Chapter 310: Obeying Orders, Not Decrees

Lu Qian was also taken aback. The letter he sent out might have initiated the Mingyu Sword Sect’s entry into Chongming County, but it shouldn’t have directly summoned Master Cangfeng, should it?

He focused his gaze and saw Master Cangfeng standing effortlessly in mid-air. His figure was not tall, his body slender, and his appearance was that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth, with a fair and delicate face, and soft features, giving him a somewhat feminine appearance.

A delicate and beautiful young man in every sense.

If it weren’t for the sharp, bone-chilling spiritual pressure radiating from him, who would believe that he was a Golden Core Master!

And within his escape light were two figures. Now that they had arrived at their destination, he released them.

One of them was Zheng Duan. Upon seeing Lu Qian, he felt a surge of joy and stepped forward, just about to pay his respects, when he suddenly vomited. He was then tossed far away by the woman beside him, causing the members of the Shuangye Alliance to be speechless.

Zheng Duan only felt the world spinning, vomiting in grievance. All of this was because Master Cangfeng flew too fast; how could a mere Qi Cultivator handle such excitement!

And that woman called out tenderly, ”Sect Leader Lu, it’s been a long time. I think of you day and night. Now that you’ve seen me, are you surprised?”

As she appeared, many of the cultivators’ breath seemed to hitch.

Pale and tender, her hair lightly tied in a high bun, lips vibrantly crimson, with a mesmerizing tear mole. Beneath the wavy hem of her skirt, her skin was smooth and snow-white, straight and well-proportioned. Her low neckline revealed an alluring abundance, enough to dazzle the mind.

Her brows arched into a curve, her eyes misty and watery as she gazed at Lu Qian, though every cultivator present felt she was looking at them.

Guh Niqiang stood beside Lu Qian, snorted disdainfully, and scolded, ”Enchantress, seductress!”

Such mesmerizing allure, making one’s heart race, was none other than the Jade Flood Dragon Fairy, Ji Yunrou!

Lu Qian felt a stirring within. He realized that Ji Yunrou’s charm art had grown stronger, yet her cultivation remained at the late-stage Foundation Establishment, not yet perfected.

Nishang’s scolding brought a change to Ji Yunrou’s expression, turning initially to surprise, then heavy grievance: ”Sect Leader Lu, it’s only been so long since we’ve met, and Sister Nishang has already achieved Foundation Establishment Perfection. Did you have some method? Why are you so partial, refusing to help me...”

She stepped forward, holding her heart, her delicate brows furrowed, her eyes misty.

The atmosphere, which was tense and murderous, had been suddenly and unexpectedly disrupted by Ji Yunrou’s few words, and even Lu Qian had to silently acknowledge her skill.

It seemed that the strongest aspect of Ji Yunrou’s charm was not in one-on-one situations but when used on a crowd? In the chaos of battle, it was practically a mass destruction weapon.

At that moment, Master Cangfeng finally spoke, his voice clear and crisp, entirely the model of a beautiful youth: ”Lie Tiansheng, if you intend to act against my subordinate, I must come to protect them.”

These words left all cultivators of the Xuanguang Sect and the Shuangye Alliance astounded.

Lu Qian was also extremely shocked. What was the real master saying, what’s going on here?

Master Fengfeng angrily replied: ”What are you saying? Lu Qian is a traitor to our Chongming County. Lingsha City is part of our Chongming County’s territory. Since when did it become your subordinate!”

Master Cangfeng chuckled, ”True, Lu Qian has yet to speak, so let me ask now.”

Under the watchful eyes of all, Master Cangfeng turned to Lu Qian and gently asked, ”Lu Qian, are you willing to lead the Shuangye Alliance and become a subordinate of my Mingyu Sword Sect?”

This question left even Lu Qian stunned for a moment.

His Consciousness Collection was fully activated, his mind raced, and all intelligence and information flashed like a tide in his brain.

Staring at this smiling Golden Core Master, who was also on the Primordial Pearl list, Lu Qian made a decision.

Everyone heard Lu Qian’s unwavering voice: ”Master Cangfeng, if you want my Shuangye Alliance to become a subordinate of the Mingyu Sword Sect, I have a few conditions.”

Master Cangfeng raised an eyebrow: ”Oh? Please go ahead.”

”First, in dealings with the Xuanguang Sect and its affiliated sects, Shuangye Alliance must have complete autonomy, and any territory independently acquired is fully owned by the Shuangye Alliance without interference from the Mingyu Sword Sect.”

This means that when facing the Xuanguang Sect and its affiliated sects, the Shuangye Alliance can mobilize troops whenever they wish, without needing to consult the Mingyu Sword Sect. The land they conquer on their own will not be claimed by the Mingyu Sword Sect.

Master Cangfeng nodded: ”Agreed, but if you act rashly and are captured by Lie Tiansheng, and I can’t rescue you in time, don’t blame me.”

Lu Qian nodded: ”Naturally. Second, regardless of future developments, the Shuangye Alliance will only contribute three thousand Spirit Stones annually.”

Master Cangfeng had no objections. Generally, a Foundation Establishment Sect can spare ten thousand Spirit Stones annually, and three thousand Spirit Stones amount to three-tenths. Previously, the Yunshan Sect, as a second-tier sect under the Xuanguang Sect, contributed two thousand Spirit Stones. With this in mind, Lu Qian was indeed proactively raising the annual tribute.

Only the high echelons of the Yunshan Sect, who knew the underground secrets of Lingsha City, understood the deeper meaning behind Lu Qian’s words.

”Third, the management rights of Shuangye Marketplace are to be returned to the Yunshan Sect. The marketplace’s law enforcement team will initially be stationed by Liangxiang County, with future joint deployment. Of course, the Shuangye Marketplace shareholding will be reallocated, with the Shuangye Alliance holding thirty percent, and the Mingyu Sword Sect free to allocate the remaining seventy percent.”

After pausing slightly, Lu Qian added: ”Trust me, the Shuangye Marketplace, under my management, will be more profitable than in your hands.”

Previously, the Yunshan Sect held over thirty percent of the shares. Now, with some retracting and merging, the Shuangye Alliance as a whole holds thirty percent, so the Yunshan Sect hasn’t lost too much.

Master Cangfeng looked at Ji Yunrou, seeming to value her opinion. Ji Yunrou pondered for a moment and nodded.

Thus, Master Cangfeng agreed to this condition as well.

”Fourth, so long as there is no interaction with enemies of the Mingyu Sword Sect, the internal affairs and trade of the Shuangye Alliance shall remain uninfluenced by the Mingyu Sword Sect.”

Master Cangfeng slightly frowned but still agreed.

”The last condition.” Lu Qian took a deep breath. This was the most crucial one, ensuring not only the interests of the Shuangye Alliance but also probing Master Cangfeng’s true intentions, ”For twelve years, the Shuangye Alliance shall not be under the command of the Mingyu Sword Sect. After twelve years, my Shuangye Alliance—”

”Will heed the order but not the proclamation!”

The entire scene fell into silence!

All the cultivators, even those from Shuangye Alliance, couldn’t believe their ears!

Good heavens, is this still a Foundation Establishment Sect?

Not being under command for twelve years, how is that different from not being a subordinate sect at all, with Master Cangfeng still needing to provide protection, all for just three thousand Spirit Stones annually?

After twelve years, heed the order but not the proclamation, oh my, where is the audacity coming from?

If something comes up, you can call me, but otherwise, don’t bother me. My goodness, is there any Foundation Establishment who dares to speak so boldly to a Golden Core Master?

Only Lu Qian!

The members of the Shuangye Alliance had eyes filled with enthusiasm, and even the cultivators from Xuanguang Sect were deeply impressed, allowing a sense of admiration to arise within them.

But faced with Lu Qian’s unreasonable request, Master Cangfeng surprisingly laughed!

”Lu Qian, these twelve years are for the sake of the Guh Niqiang beside you, right.” Master Cangfeng said outright, ”I can agree to your conditions. Moreover, if Guh Niqiang successfully overcomes the Celestial Tribulation and attains Gold Core within twelve years, our two families will become allies.”

”But with all these requests agreed upon, you also need to promise me one thing.”

”That is, regardless of whether Guh Niqiang succeeds in forming a core or not, the Shuangye Alliance must fully assist me in obtaining this item, with no private appropriation.”

With a flash of electric light, a sword talisman appeared in front of Lu Qian.

Lu Qian unfolded it and found only three words.

”Mingjian Mountain.”