We're Just Here to Pay Our Respects to Uncle-Master

"Oh, you're the best! Thank you!"

Gu Changqing felt a bitter pang. During the previous sermon, if he hadn't been propped up by medicine, he would have fallen asleep long ago.

Gu Changqing hadn't even memorized the Primordial Creation Scripture when Xuandu arrived, followed immediately by the Chan Sect, and then the Western Sect!

They came so quickly, and it was perfect!

By the time Gu Changqing arrived at the main hall, it was already packed with people.

Dobao, Zhao Gongming, and San Xiao were all there. The Intercepting Sect had over a dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals, and two Quasi-Sages: Zhao Gongming and Dobao.

On the Three Sects' side, there were over twenty Great Luo Golden Immortals, but only one Quasi-Sage.

Even with only one Quasi-Sage, the atmosphere on the Intercepting Sect's side was oppressive.

Because that sole Quasi-Sage was Xuandu.

Xuandu, known as the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect, was said to single-handedly suppress all second-generation disciples of the Mysterious Sect, the foremost beneath the Saints!

Ha, there's no need to even fight.

The Intercepting Sect is finished!

Gu Changqing secretly rejoiced. He was one step closer to bringing down the Intercepting Sect.

Now, the problem was how to make them start fighting quickly!

Tong Tian swept his gaze over the disciples of the Three Sects and thought, Xuandu can't be challenged; I truly can't defeat him. But crushing a bunch of Great Luo Golden Immortals won't be a problem.

Seeing Gu Changqing arrive, he smiled and said, "Nephews and nieces, allow me to introduce you."

Pointing to Gu Changqing, he continued, "This is Gu Changqing, my newly accepted disciple. Get to know him."

Gu Changqing was slightly taken aback. You're pushing me out so soon? Are you impatient for me to be humiliated?

"Gu Changqing greets all Senior Brothers, and Senior Brother Xuandu."

Gu Changqing greeted everyone, specifically bowing to Xuandu.

Dobao felt a little uncomfortable seeing Gu Changqing address Xuandu as Senior Brother, but there was nothing he could do; Xuandu's power and status were undeniable.

Xuandu smiled and said, "Junior Brother Changqing, you're too polite. Xuandu came in a hurry and didn't prepare much. This Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure is for you, as a meeting gift."

With that, he took out a Purple Azure Treasure Sword and handed it to Gu Changqing. Everyone was startled.

As expected of the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect!

As expected of Laozi's only successor!

So generous!

A meeting gift was an Innate Spiritual Treasure? Too grand!

Not just the disciples of the Three Sects, but even those from the Intercepting Sect themselves felt a bit envious.

See? A single Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure is enough to make the Intercepting Sect disciples incredibly envious.

Gu Changqing took the sword and asked, "Senior Brother, can this thing be shrunk?"

It's too big to peel fruit.

At this moment, Guangchengzi replied, "Junior Brother Changqing, Innate Spiritual Treasures are all wish-fulfilling spiritual treasures. Once refined, they move with your will and can be large or small."

"Oh, I see." Gu Changqing suddenly understood. He then added, "Thank you, Senior Brother Guangchengzi, for the guidance. I joined late and have little knowledge. I've never seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure before."

Guangchengzi looked at Gu Changqing with sympathy and said, "It's not your fault, Junior Brother. Innate Spiritual Treasures are extremely rare. Even though Uncle Tong Tian has many treasures, the Intercepting Sect is filled with demon immortals and is famed for having 'ten thousand immortals paying homage.' Naturally, it's hard for everyone to have one."

The implication was that while the Intercepting Sect had many people, they didn't have any decent treasures, truly living up to their reputation as "those with fur and horns, born from dampness and eggs."

"Senior Brother Guangchengzi speaks wisely."

As Gu Changqing spoke, he tucked the Great Treasure Sword into his belt and said to Xuandu, "Thank you, Senior Brother Xuandu."

Xuandu smiled and said, "We are all disciples of the Three Pure Ones; we are connected by the same energy. There's no need to be polite."

Gu Changqing continued, "Since we are family, it's only proper to reciprocate."

Saying this, he exchanged for a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure and handed it to Xuandu, adding, "This Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment suits Senior Brother very well. Consider this humble set of clothes a small token of my respect."

A set of clothes?

Everyone gasped. That was a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure!

Xuandu felt his face flush. Just a moment ago, he had displayed the demeanor of the Senior Brother of the Xuan Sect, and now, the other person casually presented a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

Was this a slap in the face?

A blatant, seamless, and perfectly natural slap in the face...

The disciples of the Three Sects were also bewildered. Didn't you just say you'd never seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?

How did you just pull out a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?

As teammates, they felt the pain for Xuandu's face.

You displayed your Senior Brother's demeanor with a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, but what about him?

Seeing Xuandu's expression wasn't looking good, Gu Changqing asked, "Senior Brother, are you displeased?"

Dislike?

Who in their right mind would dislike a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure?

Xuandu didn't want it, but he couldn't lose face.

Xuandu chuckled, "Junior Brother Changqing, I appreciate the thought. But this treasure is far too valuable; your senior brother hardly deserves it."

Valuable?

It's only ten million Merits!

Gu Changqing didn't care at all. He added, "Senior Brother Xuandu, if you treat me like an outsider, then I don't want this sword either." With that, he untied the Great Treasure Sword from his waist and handed it back.

This...

Taking back the Purple Azure Treasure Sword would mean getting slapped in the face a second time.

One slap was acceptable, but not two!

Xuandu reluctantly accepted the Purple Ribbon Immortal Garment.

He also wanted to pull out a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, but his power level didn't permit it.

The slap, it was for naught.

"Junior Brother Changqing, you mustn't be so polite next time."

"Got it!"

Gu Changqing smiled slightly, then exchanged for more than twenty Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures, giving one to each disciple of the Three Sects.

"Senior brothers, you've traveled far as guests. This small Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure is but a trifle, please accept it."

The Intercepting Sect disciples were stunned.

The Three Sects disciples were also stunned.

This is...

This isn't just being extravagant anymore!

It's simply...

Simply incredible!

One High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure was shocking enough, but then he offered twenty more Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures.

They had seen extravagant, but never this extravagant!

While the Intercepting Sect disciples were merely envious, jealous, and resentful, Guangchengzi felt a burning sting on his face.

Earlier, he had mocked Gu Changqing for being inexperienced.

Now...

The slap came so fast!

Yes, he truly hadn't seen a Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, because his gifts started at Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures!

Guangchengzi really wanted to flick his sleeves and leave, but...

But the Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures smelled so good!

"Thank you, Junior Brother Changqing."

"Thank you, junior brother."

The disciples of the Three Sects thanked him profusely. Compared to a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, what was a little lost face?

Besides, only Xuandu and Guangchengzi had lost face.

They accepted the spiritual treasures with righteousness and justification.

Even if they incurred karma with Gu Changqing, so what?

Those were Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures!

Every disciple of the Three Sects was thoroughly satisfied.

Tong Tian's face was ashen. If you keep aiding the enemy like this, people will die!

Gu Changqing: Aiding the enemy? If I don't aid the enemy, how will the Intercepting Sect fall apart!

I'm just a mere Great Luo Golden Immortal, considered only upper-middle tier in the Primordial World, but if I returned to modern society, I'd undoubtedly be incredibly awesome!

So... may the Intercepting Sect fall sooner rather than later!

Tong Tian had no idea what Gu Changqing was thinking. Recalling the guy's Merit Set, his anger gradually subsided.

He has many treasures; he can give them to whomever he pleases.

It's just a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure; even a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure is nothing to him.

After distributing the treasures, Gu Changqing asked Xuandu, "Senior Brother Xuandu, I heard that you senior brothers came together for a Dao discussion and exchange?"

The treasures have been accepted; time for the fight, right?

Xuandu just laughed and said, "Not at all, we just came to pay our respects to Uncle Tong Tian."

One who eats from others is beholden, one who takes from others is indebted.

At this point, how could they provoke anyone?

Though Gu Changqing was the one who presented the gifts, he represented the Intercepting Sect!

Of course, that wasn't the main point!

The main point was, if they were so generous to outsiders like them, how would they treat their own people?

If everyone in the Intercepting Sect ended up with a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, or even a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, how could they even compete?

Were they asking to be beaten?

Gu Changqing was dumbfounded.

They're not fighting?

Didn't I just give away all those gifts for nothing? Tens of millions of Merits down the drain?

I gave you High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures, and everyone a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, precisely so you'd step all over the Intercepting Sect!

And now you're not fighting?

This is outrageous!

"Brother Changqing, we'll part ways here. You're welcome to visit Shouyang Mountain."

"Brother Changqing, Kunlun Mountain welcomes you too."

"Brother Changqing, Mount Sumeru always welcomes you to visit."

The disciples of the Three Sects expressed great enthusiasm for Gu Changqing, finding him more and more agreeable.

Don't!

Just fight already!

I don't need your friendship, I just want you to destroy the Intercepting Sect quickly!

Gu Changqing was anxious, but unfortunately, he couldn't say it aloud.

"Uncle Tong Tian, Xuandu bids farewell."

Xuandu didn't understand Gu Changqing's thoughts and simply said goodbye to Tong Tian.

"Uncle Tong Tian, farewell."

"Uncle Tong Tian, we will visit again another day."

Gu Changqing's outrageous actions made the disciples of the Three Sects realize that Tong Tian might have stumbled upon a great opportunity.

Otherwise, where would so many Spiritual Treasures come from?

Just from a newly initiated disciple?

If Tong Tian truly had encountered an incredible opportunity, things would get serious!

The Intercepting Sect's momentum would be unstoppable. They needed to hurry home and report to their masters to make plans.

A poor Intercepting Sect wasn't scary, but an Intercepting Sect where everyone had an Innate Spiritual Treasure? That was more than just scary!

"Mhm."

Tong Tian nodded.

The disciples of the Three Sects came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

A great battle faded into nothingness.

Host has resolved a crisis for the first time. Reward: 1 billion Merits.

Host has deterred the disciples of the Three Sects. Intercepting Sect's Luck has greatly increased. Reward: 10 billion Merits.

I...

This is not what I wanted!

Gu Changqing felt like spitting blood.

I really just wanted to aid the enemy, I really just wanted to bring down the Intercepting Sect!

Tong Tian felt the Intercepting Sect's Luck rise again and was overjoyed.

If squandering wealth could increase Luck, he would want to squander wealth too.

It's just...

It's just that he was too poor!

Back at Treasure Distribution Rock, he had received the most treasures, but he also had the most disciples.

His treasures had already been mostly distributed among the many disciples of the Intercepting Sect.