Bound by Gain and Loss, Everywhere You Look Is a Shackle!
As the saying goes, you can't hit someone who's smiling.
Zhu Jue's attitude was quite polite, so Zhang Chongxian couldn't refuse and said:
"Fellow Daoist Zhu, you're too kind. These are just some petty tricks that aren't worth mentioning."
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Zhang is too modest." Zhu Jue shook his head and continued, "Those without strength, no matter how many tricks they have, are useless."
And how many people with your abilities can achieve what you have?
I'm afraid that in just a few days, your image as a cunning old man will become widely known throughout this Yunjin Barren Ruins.
At that time, you'll lose all face.
Hearing this, Zhang Chongxian chuckled softly, looked up at the Sword Mountain piercing the clouds above, and slowly said:
Those who understand me say I am worried.
Those who do not know me, what do they think I seek?
"If you are trapped by gains and losses, everything you see will become a shackle; if you break free from your attachments, then all changes will be nothing more than the constant."
We cultivators embark on the path of immortality, seeking eternal life; why should we care about the opinions of others?
Preserve your life and stay with the person you cherish.
Do not do anything immoral or unethical, and have a clear conscience.
As for how to achieve the goal—there are many roads, so take any one of them.
After Zhang Chongxian finished speaking, the room fell silent.
Zhu Jue murmured softly, repeating Zhang Chongxian's words over and over again, and after a long while, he sighed.
He bowed deeply to Zhang Chongxian.
He respectfully replied, "Fellow Daoist, your realm is excellent."
Listening to Fellow Daoist Zhang's words today is like seeing the sun after the clouds have parted.
Been taught a lesson."
"These are just some personal reflections. If Fellow Daoist Zhu has nothing else to say, let's part ways here." With that, he flew towards Sky Scar Sword Mountain.
He couldn't wait to see this legendary Sword Mountain that supposedly fell from the heavens.
"Hey, wait for me!" Chu Zhiwei, and then quickly chased after him.
She and Zhu Jue both came from the Xuanwu Sea Region and were old acquaintances, so they knew each other's identities perfectly well.
There's no need for those polite words.
Zhu Jue watched Chu Zhiwei hurriedly chase after her, and sighed inwardly:
"It seems that the little princess, whom everyone in the Feather Immortal Sect adores, has fallen in love."
I wonder what expressions those important figures will have when they hear the news.
I'm really looking forward to it...
At the same time, five hundred miles away from Xuanxiao Mountain, a Flying Boat was speeding towards them.
An Elder and four dashing young men stood on the deck of the Flying Boat.
It was Ren Danxiong, the Third Elder of the Xuandan Sect, and others.
Grandpa, I really don't understand.
Why did you insist on having us come to the Zhang Family for an exchange and learning trip?
In terms of alchemy, how could the Zhang Family possibly compare to my Xuandan Sect?
They even went to the Zhang Family to exchange and learn.
In my opinion, they won't learn anything from studying, but they will definitely teach.
After all, how could a bunch of sword cultivators and brutes possibly know anything about alchemy?
The speaker was a handsome young man dressed in a light blue and white robe. He looked arrogant and his words were full of disparagement towards the Zhang Family.
He just turned twenty-two this year, Qi Refining Eighth Layer, he is already a First-grade Top-tier Alchemy Master.
Among the younger generation of the sect, his achievements are second only to Qin Chuxue.
He was confident that he could successfully refine Second Stage low-level pill within three years and become a Second Stage low-level Alchemy Master.
But it remains an impossible task.
It could be said that going to the Zhang Family completely disrupted his plans.
As soon as he finished speaking, a girl behind him chimed in:
"Shi An Brother Shi'an is right, what can we learn at the Zhang Family?"
Besides, the Zhang Family offers far more freedom than a sect.
Upon hearing these words, Ren Danxiong rebuked:
"Nonsense! Once we get to the Zhang Family, hide all your arrogance!"
If they are from Foundation Establishment faction, even if you humiliate them, they wouldn't dare to do anything to you!
But the Zhang Family is Golden Core Family! And the vast majority of them are sword cultivators!
You bunch of juniors can't humiliate us!
If you die in the Zhang Family because of your loose tongues, then you deserve it!
At this point, Ren Shian and the other three lowered their proud heads.
However, Ren Danxiong would not let them off so easily. If he did not explain the seriousness of the matter, it might really cause trouble.
"Snort!
All of you, raise your heads!
Do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you have some talent?
Hehe, let me tell you!
Absolutely wrong!
"The reason you think cultivating immortality isn't difficult is because you have the protection of sects!"
My Xuandan Sect is an alchemy sect. We do not emphasize combat skills and fighting strength. In other words, as long as you have outstanding alchemy talent, you will be valued by the sect's higher-ups and enjoy preferential treatment.
But this is within the sect; outside, without the necessary strength...
You are nothing but lambs to the slaughter! You are merely tools for alchemy in the eyes of others!
Upon hearing this, the young woman couldn't help but retort, "We are Alchemy Master, respected wherever we go. How come you see us as lambs to the slaughter?"
Upon hearing this, Ren Danxiong sneered, "He Miaomiao, you are really naive. In the cultivation world, the strong are respected."
The reason you have this idea is because my Xuandan Sect has a fairly strong presence in this sea area.
Why don't you try leaving the sect?
With your level of First-grade Top-tier Alchemy Master, you'd have to behave yourself even in Foundation Establishment factions, let alone Golden Core Faction.
They could kill you with the ease of turning their hand!
His gaze swept coldly over the group.
"Zhang Jiayao, the Sword Master of Xuanxiao Mountain, is now a late-stage Golden Core sword cultivator with unfathomable strength."
Zhang Zujun, the Great Elder of the Zhang Family, broke through to the Golden Core stage a few months ago and was given the title of Skyfire.
Furthermore, he is already a Second-tier Top-grade Alchemy Master, and it is a certainty that he will break through to the Third Stage Alchemy Master in the future.
The clan's younger generation even boasts two Heavenly Talent with Dual Spirit Root.
It can be said that it was at its zenith.
"The sect needs such allies now, so put away your arrogance."
Because you are not worthy yet!
If you think I'm humiliating you, then so be it.
Once you become Third Stage Alchemy Master, if I'm still alive, you can come and slap me in the face anytime!
As for now, behave yourself in the Zhang Family!
If someone is beaten, scolded, or even expelled because of their arrogance, thus bringing shame to the sect, they will be severely punished according to sect rules!
His words were not directed at any individual, but at everyone present, including Ren Shian.
If we don't make this clear now, once we get to the Zhang Family, we'll be in serious trouble, even if we don't die.
Ren Shian, He Miaomiao, and the other three were scolded until their faces turned red, but they were powerless to refute him.
Those who became his Personal Disciple weren't fools.
I know the Third Elder was right.
They were just used to being the center of attention and couldn't quite accept it.
Ren Danxiong didn't mind; he had said what he needed to say.
What the future holds depends on their own destiny.
He turned his gaze to the silent Ren Shian and said:
"Shi An, there is a little girl named Zhang Xuanli in the Zhang family's Xuanzi generation. If you count the time, she just turned twenty this year."
Her Qi Refining, and she is very beautiful. If possible, I hope you two can get together.
This is a fortunate event for both you and the sect.
But remember, it's you who will marry her into the Xuandan Sect, not you who will marry into the Zhang Family.
"Grandpa, I can't say anything else, but you can rest assured about this."
The arrival of the Xuandan Sect members shattered the Zhang Family's peaceful life.
Acting Clan Leader Zhang Hongzhan personally received Ren Danxiong and his entourage.
While talking with Ren Danxiong, Zhang Hongzhan asked Zhang Xuanming and Zhang Xuanli to take Ren Shian and the other three to tour around the Zhang Family's residence.
Get familiar with the environment.
This is a good opportunity for Zhang Xuanli to get to know Ren Shian.
See if it catches your eye.