281, Nanhua Sect's Songkou Magic Point Explodes
"The Taoist couple that Ming Media is marrying
Zuo Qiuying's heart skipped a beat.
From the time Ruan Baimei regretted her marriage until now, she has been looked down upon by many monks from the Nanhua Sect and the Immortal Cultivation World. What she owes now is the promise of the marriage contract from people like Xu Xing.
A few years ago, when she had not signed the marriage contract with Ruan Baimei, Xu Xing's promises would not have moved her at all, but... things are different now.
Zuoqiu Ying's apricot eyes were slightly closed, she took a deep breath, her tight jade muscles slowly relaxed, and she no longer resisted Xu Xing's closeness. After all, this man was her future husband.
The two of them rubbed their ears together for a moment.
When she heard Fairy Fairy knocking on the door and saying that someone asked to see Xu Xing, Zuo Qiuying came back to her senses and struggled to stand up from Xu Xing's arms with a red face.
"Master Xu, the lotus seed soup is almost cold. Eat it quickly. I... I will leave first..."
Zuo Qiuying lowered her head, straightened her appearance, tied the buttons of her skirt again, bowed to Xu Xing, and planned to leave directly.
The Butian Sect had just been established not long ago, and Xu Xing, the leader, must have had a lot of important and trivial matters. If it hadn't been for the retreat due to injuries, the entrance to the cave would have been packed to the brim.
If she guessed correctly, the people who came to see Xu Xing at this moment should be some elders of Butian Sect or messengers from other sects.
"No need."
"Fairy Ying is not an outsider, and the affairs of the Butian Sect are not a big deal, so I just listened..."
Xu Xing smiled slightly and motioned for Zuo Qiuying to sit down again. Then, he flicked his sleeves, returned to the main seat, and cast a spell to open the stone door of the living room.
The stone door slowly opened.
Waiting outside the door were Tan Shan, several elders of Butian Sect, and a group of fairy fairies, who immediately filed in.
"Master, the Beichen Sect, together with the Sacred Heart Sect, Tiangang Temple and other sects, has already built a camp for our sect in Beihuang. We are just waiting for the leader to come and inspect it...
"The leaders of the Ziluo Sect, Xiandao Sect and other sects have recently sent envoys to contact our sect. They want to learn about the past affairs of the Beichen Sect and send procons to join our sect."
A group of elders reported.
"Don't worry, the resident..."
"After I recover from my injuries, I will notify you and let Beichen send several factions to wait for the time being."
Xu Xing raised his eyebrows slightly, pondered for a while, and said.
"As for the proton issue between the Ziluo Sect and the Xiandao Sect, let's put it aside for the time being. Let's just say that the two sects should treat each other as equals... Our sect was first established in the Northern Wilderness and adopted the Beichen Sect because of this. I’m sincere and it’s hard to refuse...""
he said again.
The current overlord of Beihuang is still the Seven Star Sect. The Butian Sect has accepted one or two sects such as the Beichen Sect as its subordinate sect, which is not too bad.
But if you charge too much,
There is no guarantee that the Pleiades Saint Lord of the Seven Stars Sect will not think too much. Yes, leader. "
All the elders nodded and wrote down the decree Xu Xing said on the jade slips.
Half an hour later.
The affairs accumulated by Butian Sect in the past year and a half were dealt with one by one through discussions between Xu Xing and the elders.
"With this power, I still walk on thin ice when doing things, neither arrogant nor impetuous, and I don't have any contempt or indifference towards small sects..."
"Xu Xing is really different from ordinary people."
After Zuo Qiuying listened to the internal meeting of Butian Sect, her sense of Xu Xing improved to another level, and she sighed secretly.
Although she knew a few years ago that Xu Xing's character was unparalleled, otherwise she would not have planned the success of the two masters, but looking at it now, she felt in a different mood.
"There is one more thing..."
At this time, a sentence interrupted Zuo Qiuying's reverie. The third elder of Butian Sect stood up with his hands raised, glanced at her, and saluted Xu Xing.
"I'll take my leave first..."
Zuo Qiuying immediately understood what the elder meant. What he said next must be important to the Butian Sect. She was an outsider here, so it would be difficult for her to say much.
"Third Elder, there is no need to hold back. It's okay to just say it. In a few days from the Nanhua Sect, I will personally visit and ask for marriage."
Xu Xing smiled and said.
Hearing this, Zuo Qiuying was moved and sat down again, secretly swearing that she would never reveal anything about what she heard next to the Nanhua Sect.
Although the Nanhua Sect was her mother's family, she knew that the only people she could rely on for the rest of her life were Xu Xing and the Butian Sect.
"The Qi veins in Qingli Ridge in the Northern Wilderness are stagnant, and it is suspected that a demon cave will be born. I heard that many Taoist masters from the Yinfeng Sect and the Killing God Sect have gone here to find out..."
The third elder pondered for a while and said. "Demon cave?"
Hearing this word, Xu Xing's eyebrows suddenly wrinkled, and his face looked slightly ugly.
With his city, even when facing Tao Lord Chongtai and others, he would definitely not behave like this.
This shows the power of this demon cave.
"Qingli Ridge should be the jurisdiction of my sect?" Xu Xing's face darkened.
When will the magic cave in Qingli Ridge explode? It happened that the Butian Sect broke out when it gained a foothold in the Northern Wilderness. If there was no involvement of the Seven Star Sect, he would not believe it.
"Is it because I took away the Xiyu Sword and it was too high-profile?"
"Am I afraid of the Seven Star Party?" Xu Xing touched his chin and thought.
In the destiny deduction, there was no such major incident, but now it has happened. Don't think too much, it must be related to him and Butian Sect.
Both he and the Butian Sect have the power to influence the historical process of Donghuang State.
"But at this moment, it is just suspected of being a demon cave. This should be a warning given to me by the Seven Stars..."
Xu Xing's face returned to calm.
"Send a list of the people who have formed an alliance with our sect to the Seven Star Sect, and... bring my handwritten letter. I will personally write a letter to Saint Lord Pleiades to apologize..."
He said.
Regardless of whether the Qingli Ridge Demon Cave was made by the Seven Star Sect, the Butian Sect should at least follow the proper etiquette. Anyway, these do not involve actual interests.
"Yes, Master."
The third elder accepted the order and returned to his seat. "We will take our leave."
After the matter of the Qingli Ridge Demon Cave was dealt with, the elders had no more matters to report. They immediately stood up, bowed, and left.
"Master Xu..."
"Why don't I go and ask the ancestor or the head of the sect to let the Nanhua Sect help the Butian Sect once..."
After everyone left, Zuo Qiuying saw that Xu Xing still had a sad face, and after hesitating for a moment, he spoke.
"Nanhua Sect is out of reach in this matter." Xu Xing was very pleased to see Zuo Qiuying "turning his arm outward". He shook his head and said, "Beichen Sect is a subordinate sect of Bu Tian Sect, but Bu Tian Sect is also a subordinate sect of Qixing Sect. When it comes to internal affairs, Nanhua Sect cannot help even if it is willing to help."
The ten great sects divided the territory of Donghuangzhou. Except for the early great sects such as Tiansheng Sect, other sects are all affiliated sects of the great great sects and need to pay tribute to the great sects every year.
In other words, the ten great sects are the suzerain states of various small and medium-sized sects.
Beihuang is the territory of Qixing Sect, which is recognized by all the great great sects. In the covenant between the great sects, it is also agreed not to interfere in the internal affairs of other sects.
"What does Sect Master Xu plan to do?" Zuo Qiuying asked curiously.
Flying Feather Fairy Palace was defeated by Xu Xing, and she didn't think this matter could stump Xu Xing.
Just by looking at Xu Xing's expression at this moment, she concluded that Xu Xing must have a certain idea.
"The Seven Stars Sect's move... is intended to demonstrate to the various sects in the Northern Wilderness, so that the various sects in the Northern Wilderness can recognize who is the real Supreme Sect..."
Xu Xing smiled, "Since our sect has handed in the letter of surrender, the Seven Stars Sect will not keep holding on to this matter. After all, it is a righteous sect, not a demonic sect, and it still needs our sect to resist the Yinfeng Sect and the Killing God Sect."
In a few words, he explained to Zuo Qiuying the intrigues here.
"However... Xu is afraid that this incident will give Feiyu Fairy Palace an opportunity to attack..."
Xu Xing sighed.
It is easy to deal with the Seven Stars Sect, but it is difficult to deal with Feiyu Fairy Palace. Even though the Qixing Sect knew that the Bu Tian Sect had established a sect in the Northern Wilderness and had ill intentions, in order to withstand the threats from the Yin Feng Sect and the Sha Shen Sect, they could only drink poison to quench their thirst, curbing the Bu Tian Sect while allowing it to grow.
However, Feiyu Immortal Palace was different, and they really wanted his life.
"Could it be that... Feiyu Immortal Palace wanted to use the Qingli Ridge Demon Cave incident to force Master Xu to leave the Nanhua Sect and reveal his whereabouts..."
"Even if the Demon Cave does not explode, Feiyu Immortal Palace will take the opportunity to add fuel to the fire."
Zuo Qiuying was not stupid either. After a little thought, he knew what Xu Xing was worried about.
The magic energy of the Demon Cave is a supreme treasure for demon cultivators. Absorbing a wisp of magic energy is better than absorbing a hundred wisps of spiritual energy.
In addition, when the Demon Cave explodes, a magic treasure will be born inside it. This treasure is also something that the Taoist masters of various sects are competing for, and it is very valuable.
With the current strength of the Bu Tian Sect, it is obviously difficult to protect this magic cave and resist the invasion of the magic cultivators.
This is all predictable.
The foundation is about to be lost, so the leader Xu Xing has to come out.
"Before, I was in the dark and Feiyu Fairy Palace was in the light, so the layout went smoothly. Now that Feiyu Fairy Palace and I are both in the light, this kind of calculation will come sooner or later..."
Xu Xing said in a deep voice.
Leaving the Qingzhu Mountain Spiritual Land on a cloud, Zuo Qiuying carefully recalled every scene of her conversation with Xu Xing after entering the cave with Wu Ziting.
When she thought of Xu Xing's rudeness to her, her cheeks flushed and two clouds rose.
In the two or three hundred years of practicing Taoism, this is the first time she has faced a man-woman affair.
"Is Xu Xing using me?"
Zuo Qiuying recalled her passivity after entering the cave, and her willingness to deceive the Nanhua Sect and sacrifice herself to help Xu Xing. She felt cold all over for a moment.
"It shouldn't be that bad."
"I want to marry Xu Xing because he is the head of a sect and has the hope of becoming a celestial being. Xu Xing also has a benefit in marrying me..."
Zuo Qiuying explained herself.
She and Xu Xing were not childhood sweethearts, or they fell in love at first sight. They were together because the Nanhua Sect and the Butian Sect needed this marriage.
"How many Taoist couples in this world fall in love before marriage? It may be okay for poor people, but we are the legitimate daughters of aristocratic families..."
Zuo Qiuying sighed.
Perhaps Xu Xing was getting close to her for the sake of benefit. But since she could be moved by Xu Xing now, then in the future... Xu Xing would definitely be moved by her...
With the intervention of the Yunjian Sect, the Nanhua Sect could no longer ignore the Butian Sect. In order to prevent the Yunjian Sect from taking the Butian Sect away, the Nanhua Sect sent an envoy to meet with Xu Xing the next day to discuss the establishment of diplomatic relations.
"Although the Butian Sect is orthodox, the Feiyu Immortal Palace is now powerful, and our sect... will not give up its interests and be hostile to the Feiyu Immortal Palace..."
"Master Xu, please be a little aggrieved. When the Butian Sect grows stronger in the future, or when Master Xu enters the realm of the Yuanshen, my faction will give up the diplomatic relations with Feiyu Immortal Palace and only have relations with the Butian Sect..."
A few days later, Tao Daojun came to visit Xuhang Cave Mansion and told the matter of the diplomatic relations between the two factions straight to the point. His words were extremely candid. "Xu also knows the situation of the Nanhua faction and is in a dilemma..."
Xu Xing nodded, "Although Feiyu Immortal Palace today is not orthodox, the friendship between the two sects is extremely deep. It is impossible for the Nanhua sect to give up easily..."
"Master Xu understands the righteousness deeply and Tao admires him."
Upon hearing this, Tao Daojun breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.
If Xu Xingzhen is so stubborn that the Nanhua Sect can only choose one family, then the Nanhua Sect will have no choice but to abandon the Butian Sect and re-establish diplomatic relations with Feiyu Immortal Palace.
Even if you bear the infamy of all the righteous factions!
With the two major sects united, the infamy of some small and medium-sized sects is nothing.
"This is a deed between the two factions proposing diplomatic relations. Please take a look at it, Master Xu..."
While talking, Tao Daojun took out the deed that Ding Jifeng had given him and sent it to Xu Xing with magic power.
"The Nanhua sect is worthy of being a close family sect of my Feiyu Immortal Palace. It didn't make it difficult for Xu..."
Xu Xing took the deed and carefully read every agreement on it. At the end, the smile on his face grew more and more.
The diplomatic treaty of the Nanhua Sect did not include any treaty that would humiliate the sect. Instead, it included many aid treaties in order to support the Butian Sect.
For example, the Nanhua Sect allocates a certain amount of cultivation resources to the Butian Sect every year. These aid treaties will not be abolished until the Butian Sect grows and the Nascent Soul Realm and Daodan Realm monks it cultivates meet the standards.
"There is also a lot of Fairy Ying's efforts in this. The master only added it after Fairy Ying asked the ancestor..."
Tao Daojun glanced at Xu Xing and said meaningfully.
In fact, Zuoqiu Ying could be used as a bargaining chip by Ding Jifeng and Zuoqiu Patriarch to marry Xu Xing.
So it is conceivable that
Regarding the cultivation resources allocated by the Nanhua Sect to the Butian Sect, Zuo Qiuying alone could not persuade the senior officials of the Nanhua Sect to relent.
It's just that the Nanhua Sect has to find a suitable reason for spending so much money to help the Butian Sect.
Then, Zuo Qiuying, who will marry Xu Xing, is the most suitable reason.
With this dowry, Zuo Qiuying gained confidence within the Butian Sect.
This is a win-win situation for Nanhua Sect and Zuo Qiuying. "It turns out to be Fairy Ying..."
"Xu remembers this kindness and will not forget it easily..."
Xu Xing is also a sensible person. After a little thought, he understood what the Nanhua faction was thinking, but since the benefits were at hand, he would not make both factions unhappy.
Sometimes, pretending to be confused is a good thing.
"Tomorrow, Xu will go to Chunqiu Mountain in person and ask to see the Zuoqiu clan leader to discuss marriage."
Xu Xing immediately expressed his stance. "good!"
"Then Tao is waiting for the arrival of Master Xu at Chunqiu Mountain..."
Tao Daojun bowed his head with a smile on his face.