Parting Approaches
"You're asking for death!" A group of 'Hong Gang' thugs were enraged. They had never seen such an arrogant prisoner before, so they rushed forward and gave him a brutal beating. The group of hot-blooded newcomers screamed and howled, lying on the ground unable to get up.
After a moment of deep thought, the bandit leader waved his hand and shouted, "Stop! Don't fight anymore!" He then instructed his men, "Give them back everything they stole and release them!"
The bandits thought they had misheard. Not only them, but even the people from the Myriad Demon Palace thought they had misheard.
"Didn't you hear me?" The bandit leader's voice carried an undeniable sharpness. Although the bandits were full of doubt, they dared not hesitate any longer and immediately returned all the stolen goods.
The bandit leader bowed to the group of bewildered Myriad Demon Palace disciples and said, "I apologize for the intrusion. I didn't know you were followers of Yue Qianchou. Our Hong Gang also originated from Rogue Cultivator, Yue Qianchou was once our Rogue Cultivator, who led many senior members of the Rogue Cultivator to become famous throughout the world. Although we don't know where he is now, he is still worthy of our respect. Just because you have the three words 'Yue Qianchou' tattooed on your bodies, our Hong Gang will make an exception for Yue Qianchou today and let you go."
After speaking, the bandit leader disappeared with his group. The remaining disciples of the Ten Myriad Demon Palace looked at each other in bewilderment. None of them had expected that they had escaped death simply because they had the three characters 'Yue Qianchou' tattooed on their bodies. When everyone came to their senses, Yue Qianchou's admirers were even more excited. They hadn't expected Senior Yue's influence to be so great; it was too powerful. Just his name alone had made the notorious bandits of the Hong Gang retreat.
Not long after, the news spread throughout the Huaxia Cultivation World. Later, when someone encountered the Qing Gang robbing again, they tried to show Yue Qianchou's tattoo, only to find that the three characters "Yue Qianchou" could not only intimidate the Hong Gang, but even the Qing Gang had to give them face and let them pass.
This wasn't an isolated incident; many people who encountered robberies by these two gangs afterward, and who showed their Yue Qianchou tattoo, were mostly able to escape unharmed. At the very least, out of respect for Yue Qianchou, the gangs would only rob them of their money and not kill them.
So many people, whether they admired Yue Qianchou or not, got those three characters tattooed on their bodies, just in case! At least it could save their lives in a critical moment, so why not? For a time, getting the three characters 'Yue Qianchou' tattooed became a craze in the Cultivation World.
The happiest people upon hearing the news were none other than Yue Qianchou's admirers from various sects... Who said that Senior Yue had no influence outside the Cultivation World? Didn't you see that the 'Hong Gang' and 'Qing Gang,' which don't even give face to the major sects, have to be respectful just for the name 'Yue Qianchou'?
Originally a matter of spiritual belief, coupled with the undeniable facts to prove it, made those who worshipped Yue Qianchou even more fanatical. Some even went down the mountain on business, and when others warned them to be careful, they would pat their chests and say, "Don't worry, I have Senior Yue protecting me."
However, this had the consequence of greatly displeasing the higher-ups of the various sects. As disciples of their own sects, how could they not revere their masters and predecessors, but instead worship the infamous Scum of the Cultivation World, Yue Qianchou? To put it bluntly, if things escalated, there was a danger of the sects being overthrown.
Therefore, as soon as this craze for Yue Qianchou began, it was met with fierce suppression from the major sects. They issued a stern warning by severely punishing typical cases... Disciples of this sect are strictly forbidden from mentioning Yue Qianchou; otherwise, they will be severely punished!
The higher-ups of each faction, as well as those with some status and connections, have a secure future and naturally feel that this is the right thing to do. However, the majority of people in each faction are those without status or connections, even though their cultivation levels are not very high.
Under such high pressure, even basic freedom of speech was lost. In the eyes of the majority who felt oppressed, this could only mean that those in power were afraid of Yue Qianchou; otherwise, why wouldn't they allow any discussion of Yue Qianchou?
The more one feels oppressed, the more unbalanced one becomes. Even in a place as ethereal and otherworldly as a fairyland, the world feels shrouded in darkness, the future seems bleak, and there even feels like there is no future at all!
And Yue Qianchou to power by resisting tyranny, was like a beacon in the darkness, a spark of courage that guided everyone forward. The darker the night, the brighter that beacon shone.
However, the suppression by various factions has been effective; at least openly, no one mentions Yue Qianchou anymore.
In the Cultivation World, it's common for disciples with power and connections to bully newcomers. As a result, some hot-headed individuals, in a moment of weakness, jumped up to fight back. Unfortunately, none of them possessed Yue Qianchou; no matter how high they jumped, they were easily slapped down. They could only obediently accept reality, blaming themselves for not being Yue Qianchou.
Such budding interest might not cause much of a stir among the various factions, but such a troublesome person can be quite a headache.
Just then, the sect sent spies to various countries to gather information, and such a dangerous task naturally fell to those disciples who had repeatedly disobeyed their superiors.
As the saying goes, sow good seeds and reap good fruit.
It must be said that Yue Qianchou's deliberate kindness towards the junior disciples of various sects back then was not in vain. Although his actions offended many high-ranking members of the sects, they earned him an excellent reputation among the most vulnerable and numerous people in each sect.
At that time, Ziyi, who had followed Yue Qianchou on his adventures, saw that Yue Qianchou seemed like a completely different person, spending time interacting kindly with the junior disciples without hesitation. She asked Yue Qianchou in bewilderment, "You always say you're very busy, but I see you're willing to spend a lot of time on these things! You big liar!"
"What do you know?" Yue Qianchou rolled his eyes and said, "This is called looking to the future. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you."
It was precisely because of this cause-and-effect relationship that when the disciples sent to various countries learned that Yue Qianchou was causing Yue Qianchou in the world, they all described him as a hero fighting for the Huaxia Cultivation World, regardless of right or wrong.
When the Huaxia Cultivation World received this news, the situation was predictable. Thus, this name, which had almost disappeared from the Huaxia Cultivation World, resounded once more.
The spies sent here only paid attention to other news incidentally, focusing their main efforts on information about Yue Qianchou. As a result, most of the messages sent back were about Yue Qianchou.
The image of a lone hero is becoming increasingly vivid and complex before the eyes of the people in the Huaxia Cultivation World...
Lonely and tragic, he fought to the death for the Huaxia Cultivation World. At the most brutal moment, thousands of foreign cultivators pursued him Yue Qianchou, and Yue Qianchou fought desperately in the face of adversity. No matter how difficult the conditions, he continues to fight tenaciously; the scene of blood staining the land is truly awe-inspiring and moving...
As messages, embellished with the individual's subjective interpretations, were sent back, countless people were moved to tears. Who could still call such a person Scum of the Cultivation World...?
While they were moved, the higher-ups of each faction still prioritized their own and their sect's interests. Who would actually send someone to help Yue Qianchou?
However, when they learned that Wen Lanfeng, the second-ranked expert in the late Spirit Transformation stage, had expressed his support for Yue Qianchou, the various sects became active again. They all ordered their spies to find a way to contact Yue Qianchou, offering him good positions within their sects to invite him back.
But now, Yue Qianchou is a rare sight; who can find him now...?
Inside the main hall of Plum Garden, Nie Sheng visited once again.
"So? What did your master say?" Yue Qianchou asked, leaning back in his chair.
Standing opposite him, Nie Sheng readily replied, "My master has already agreed to your request, senior."
Yue Qianchou's eyes lit up immediately, and he stood up to ask, "Did you bring the money?" His gaze drifted to his Storage Bag.
Nie Sheng despised him in his heart, but his face showed no abnormality. He still said respectfully, "Two hundred million high-grade Spirit Stones is not a small amount. My master is mobilizing them at the branch and asked me to invite Senior Niu to come."
"You want me to go to your branch to collect the money?"
"That's right, my master will accompany you to the main headquarters then."
Yue Qianchou narrowed his eyes slightly. The fact that Sikong Jue personally accompanied him to the Treasure Gathering Basin was clearly because he was afraid Yue Qianchou would take the money and run away. Without pointing it out, he smiled and said, "You go back first! We'll be family soon, no need for such trouble. I have some things to take care of, I'll go to the branch later."
Nie Sheng paused slightly, then hesitated and said, "Since it won't take long, I'll wait for you outside, Senior."
It wasn't that he was asking for trouble, but rather that Niu Youde was far too important. The Restriction Breaking Pill- Fortune Pill was indeed of great significance, and it was likely that various forces were already eager to make their move. It was probably no one who wanted Niu Youde to fall into the hands of the World Commerce Association.
Just like the original plan of the World Commerce Association, if they couldn't get Niu Youde to join the World Commerce Association, they would rather destroy him than let the Restriction Breaking Pill fall into someone else's hands. Putting themselves in Niu Youde's shoes, once Niu Youde leaves Ghost Manor and is no longer suppressed by the one-armed old man, all sorts of demons and monsters will probably come to cause trouble.
"Very well." As soon as Yue Qianchou agreed, Nie Sheng bowed and withdrew.
Fu Chun and Qin Jiaxing were secretly excited. They hadn't known their boss's identity before, but now they could finally go out with him and see the world.
Yue Qianchou glanced at the two of them and asked indifferently, "How's your investigation into Ye Cheng going?"
Fu Chun reported, "I've subtly inquired with some people, but no one knows his background. However, I've noticed he likes to gather information from all sorts of sources, making me suspect he might be a spy sent from somewhere. But then again, many people gather information here, so it's not a big deal. Boss, have you discovered something?"
"A spy?" Yue Qianchou muttered to himself. After a moment of contemplation, his somewhat confused expression cleared, and he nodded slightly, as if he understood something.
After his brows relaxed, he stared at the two of them for a long time before smiling slightly and saying, "You've been with me for a while now. After I leave, you must be careful in everything you do."
Chapter 561 Farewell
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