Lingyun Sect couldn't find any good seedlings in the outside world, and now, True Venerable Qu could meet every condition.
Whether in age, cultivation level, or combat methods, among all the cultivators Lingyun had ever supported, he could be called one of a kind!
That was also why Baiqiao's conversation with Qu Jianlei had lasted so long. These things had to be laid out, broken down, and explained in detail.
Even so, Qu Jianlei still didn't want to wade into these muddy waters—there had never been such a thing as getting something for nothing in this world.
Baiqiao, meanwhile, repeatedly guaranteed that he would not use the Years Divine Ability to pressure the other elders. There was no way he would handle matters in such a crude way!
As long as he announced to the outside world that Lingyun would support True Venerable Qu, that would be enough—the rest, those old foxes would fill in for themselves!
As for the possibility that this proposal might not pass within Lingyun Sect? Baiqiao stated very bluntly that this possibility objectively existed.
But it didn't matter. If Lingyun refused to support him, then he would support him personally!
His personal assets were not exactly abundant, but he had full authority over the allocation of the sect's resources. With a little backstage dealing here and there, everything could be arranged.
However, that still wasn't the main point. The reason Baiqiao was able to persuade Qu Jianlei was the question he asked at the very end.
"The threat posed by the Years Divine Ability is enormous. If you don't attach yourself to Lingyun... how do you think the other factions will view you, and what will they do?"
"I know True Venerable Qu isn't afraid of those petty villains, but even if your personal strength