Boss, thank you so much!
Gu Changqing was miserable inside. During the previous sermon, if he had not relied on pills to keep himself going, he would have fallen asleep long ago.
Gu Changqing had not even finished memorizing the Primordial Creation Scripture when Xuandu arrived. Right after that came the Chan Sect, followed by the Western Sect!
They had come so quickly. They had come at just the right time!
By the time Gu Changqing reached the main hall, it was already packed with people.
Dobao, Zhao Gongming, and San Xiao were all there. The Intercepting Sect had more than a dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals, along with two Quasi-Saints: Zhao Gongming and Dobao.
Among the Three Sects, there were more than twenty Great Luo Golden Immortals, but only one Quasi-Saint.
Although there was only one Quasi-Saint, the atmosphere on the Intercepting Sect's side was oppressive.
Because that sole Quasi-Saint was Xuandu.
Xuandu, known as the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect, single-handedly suppressed the second-generation disciples of the Xuan Sect. He was the number one person beneath the Saints!
Heh, there was no need to fight at all.
The Intercepting Sect was finished!
Gu Changqing secretly rejoiced. He was one step closer to bringing down the Intercepting Sect.
What he needed to worry about now was how to make them start fighting as soon as possible!
Tong Tian swept his gaze over the disciples of the Three Sects and thought, Xuandu is impossible to trample. I truly can't beat him. But crushing a bunch of Great Luo Golden Immortals shouldn't be a problem.
When he saw Gu Changqing arrive, he smiled. "Nephews, let me introduce someone to you."
Pointing at Gu Changqing, he added, "This is my newly accepted disciple, Gu Changqing. Get acquainted with him."
Gu Changqing froze slightly. You're putting me on display this soon? Do you think the humiliation is taking too long to arrive?
"Gu Changqing greets all Senior Brothers and greets Senior Brother Xuandu."
Gu Changqing greeted everyone and deliberately paid his respects to Xuandu.
When Dobao heard Gu Changqing call Xuandu Senior Brother, he felt somewhat uncomfortable. However, Xuandu's strength and status were right there for all to see.
Xuandu smiled. "Junior Brother Changqing, you are too polite. I came in a hurry and did not prepare much. I'll give this Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure to you as a meeting gift."
As he spoke, he took out a Purple Azure Treasure Sword and handed it to Gu Changqing. Everyone was stunned.
Worthy of being the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect!
Worthy of being Laozi's sole successor!
He was truly extravagant!
An Innate Spiritual Treasure as a meeting gift—he was absurdly rich!
Not only were the disciples of the Three Sects astonished, even the Intercepting Sect disciples were a little envious.
Look, a single Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure had already made the Intercepting Sect disciples green with envy.
Gu Changqing accepted the sword and asked, "Senior Brother, can this thing shrink?"
It was a little too large for peeling fruit.
Guangchengzi replied, "Junior Brother Changqing, Innate Spiritual Treasures are all wish-fulfilling treasures. Once refined, they move according to your will and can grow or shrink."
"Oh, so that's how it is." Gu Changqing came to a realization, then said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Guangchengzi. I joined late and have seen little of the world. I have never seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure before."
Guangchengzi gave Gu Changqing a sympathetic glance and added, "You cannot be blamed for that, Junior Brother. Innate Spiritual Treasures are exceedingly rare. Although Uncle-Master Tong Tian possesses many treasures, the Intercepting Sect is filled with demon immortals and enjoys the reputation of having ten thousand immortals pay homage. Naturally, it is difficult to give everyone one."
The implication was that although the Intercepting Sect had many people, it did not have any decent treasures. As expected of furred, horned creatures born wet or from eggs.
"Senior Brother Guangchengzi is right."
As Gu Changqing spoke, he tucked the Great Treasure Sword into his belt and said to Xuandu, "Thank you, Senior Brother Xuandu."
Xuandu smiled. "We are all disciples of the Three Purities, bound by the same breath and branches. There is no need for courtesy."
Gu Changqing added, "Since we are family, it would be impolite not to reciprocate."
As he spoke, he exchanged for a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure and handed it to Xuandu. "This Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment suits you very well, Senior Brother. A set of clothes is hardly worth mentioning."
A set of clothes?
Everyone gasped. That was a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure!
Xuandu felt his face grow a little hot. One moment ago, he had displayed the bearing of the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect. The next moment, the other party had casually countered with a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.
Did that count as a slap to the face?
It was open and aboveboard, seamless, and perfectly timed...
The disciples of the Three Sects were equally dumbfounded. Hadn't he just said he had never seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?
How had he immediately produced a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?
As Xuandu's allies, even they felt his face sting.
One Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure had displayed the bearing of a senior brother. What about Gu Changqing?
Seeing that Xuandu's expression did not look too good, Gu Changqing asked, "Senior Brother, could it be that you dislike it?"
Dislike it?
Who the hell would dislike a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?
Xuandu did not want it, but he could not afford to lose face.
Xuandu smiled. "Junior Brother Changqing, I appreciate the thought. But this treasure is far too precious. I do not deserve to accept it."
Precious?
It was only ten million merit!
Gu Changqing did not care in the slightest and said, "If Senior Brother Xuandu considers me an outsider, then I will not accept this sword either." As he spoke, he untied the Great Treasure Sword from his waist and handed it back.
This...
If Xuandu took back the Purple Azure Treasure Sword, it would mean being slapped in the face a second time.
He could be slapped once, but not twice!
Xuandu helplessly accepted the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment.
He also wanted to throw out a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, but his means did not allow it.
His face had been thoroughly slapped.
"Junior Brother Changqing, you must not be so courteous next time."
"Got it!"
Gu Changqing smiled faintly, then exchanged for more than twenty Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures and gave one to each disciple of the Three Sects.
"Senior Brothers have come from afar and are honored guests. These small Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures are a token of my regard. Please accept them."
The Intercepting Sect disciples were dumbstruck.
The disciples of the Three Sects were dumbstruck as well.
This was fucking...
This was no longer mere extravagance!
It was simply...
Simply unbelievable!
One High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure had already been shocking enough, yet he had now presented more than twenty Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures.
They had seen rich people before, but never anyone this outrageously rich!
The Intercepting Sect disciples were merely envious, jealous, and resentful, but Guangchengzi's face burned with pain.
He had just mocked Gu Changqing for being ignorant.
And now...
The slap had come so quickly!
That was right. Gu Changqing truly had never seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, because whenever he made a move, it was with Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures!
Guangchengzi dearly wanted to leave with a flick of his sleeve, but...
But Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures were just too tempting!
"Thank you, Junior Brother Changqing."
"Thank you, Junior Brother."
The disciples of the Three Sects all thanked him. Compared to Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures, what was face worth?
Besides, only Xuandu and Guangchengzi had lost face.
They accepted the spiritual treasures with complete confidence and perfectly clear consciences.
Even if they now owed Gu Changqing karma, so what?
Those were Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures!
Every disciple of the Three Sects was completely satisfied.
Tong Tian's face turned livid. Giving supplies to the enemy like this would get people killed!
Gu Changqing thought, Giving supplies to the enemy? If I don't give supplies to the enemy, how will the Intercepting Sect collapse?
I'm only a Great Luo Golden Immortal. In the Primordial World, I can only be considered somewhat above average. If I returned to modern society, though, I'd be ridiculously awesome!
So... Intercepting Sect, hurry up and perish!
How could Tong Tian know what Gu Changqing was thinking? When he remembered this fellow's Merit Set, his anger gradually subsided.
The man had many treasures. He could give them to whoever he wanted.
They were only Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures. Even High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures were nothing much.
After distributing the treasures, Gu Changqing asked Xuandu, "Senior Brother Xuandu, I heard that you Senior Brothers came together to exchange insights on the Dao?"
They had accepted the treasures. It was time to fight, wasn't it?
Xuandu smiled. "Nothing of the sort. We merely came to pay our respects to Uncle-Master Tong Tian."
Those who ate another's food could not speak harshly of them, and those who accepted another's gifts could not act against them.
How could they provoke him at a time like this?
Although Gu Changqing had given the gifts, he represented the Intercepting Sect!
Of course, that was not the main point!
The main point was that he was so extravagant even toward outsiders like them. What about his own people?
If every Intercepting Sect disciple ended up with a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, or even a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, how were they supposed to exchange insights then?
Were they looking to be humiliated?
Gu Changqing was dumbfounded.
They were not fighting?
Hadn't this wave of gifts been for nothing? Had tens of millions of merit gone down the drain?
I gave you a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure and a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure for every one of you just so you could stomp all over the Intercepting Sect!
And now you were not fighting?
Outrageous!
"Junior Brother Changqing, we shall take our leave. You are welcome to visit Shouyang Mountain."
"Junior Brother Changqing, Kunlun Mountain welcomes you as well."
"Junior Brother Changqing, Mount Sumeru will welcome you at any time."
The disciples of the Three Sects showed Gu Changqing tremendous enthusiasm. The more they looked at him, the more pleasing he seemed.
Don't leave!
Hurry up and fight!
I don't need your friendship. I only want you to destroy the Intercepting Sect as soon as possible!
Gu Changqing was anxious, but unfortunately, he could not say it aloud.
"Uncle-Master Tong Tian, Xuandu bids you farewell."
Xuandu did not understand Gu Changqing's heart. He simply bade Tong Tian farewell.
"Uncle-Master Tong Tian, farewell."
"Uncle-Master Tong Tian, we shall visit you again another day."
Gu Changqing's wild antics made the disciples of the Three Sects realize that Tong Tian might have obtained a great opportunity.
Otherwise, where would so many spiritual treasures have come from?
Could it all be because of a newly accepted disciple?
If Tong Tian had truly encountered some extraordinary opportunity, then this was serious!
The Intercepting Sect's momentum would become impossible to suppress. They had to hurry home, report to their masters, and make plans early.
A poor Intercepting Sect was not frightening, but an Intercepting Sect where everyone possessed an Innate Spiritual Treasure was far more than merely frightening!
"Mm."
Tong Tian nodded.
The disciples of the Three Sects had arrived in a hurry, and they left in a hurry as well.
A great battle dissolved without a trace.
"Host has resolved a crisis for the first time. Reward: one billion merit." "Host has intimidated the disciples of the Three Sects. The Intercepting Sect's fortune has greatly increased. Reward: ten billion merit."
I...
This was fucking not what I wanted!
Gu Changqing wanted to cough up blood.
I really only wanted to supply the enemy. I really only wanted to bring down the Intercepting Sect!
Tong Tian sensed the Intercepting Sect's fortune rise once more, and joy blossomed in his heart.
If squandering wealth could increase fortune, I would like to squander wealth too.
But...
But I'm fucking too poor!
Back then, at Treasure Distribution Rock, he had received the most treasures, but he also had the most disciples.
His treasures had already been divided up among the numerous Intercepting Sect disciples.
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