Mortals: Take Mo Juren at the start

"Dear Daoist Lu, we are sorry for not welcoming you..."

"I used to call Fellow Daoist Tianming a brother, so I am not an outsider. Brother Chongyang, isn't it a bit strange for you to be so polite?"

"I did say something wrong, I hope Brother Lu will not take it to heart. Please come in, we can talk at my home if you have anything to say..."

"Then I am sorry to bother you..."

Lu Xuan's arrival alarmed almost all the senior executives of the Wan family. They all came out to greet him in person and their attitudes were extremely polite.

This would have been absolutely impossible in the past. However, with the deaths of Wan Sangu, Wan Tianming, and a group of Nascent Soul stage powerhouses, the Wan family seemed to have lost its backbone and no longer had the qualifications to be arrogant.

The Wan family members understood this, so how could Lu Xuan not know it? However, he accepted it all as a matter of course, and even felt a little proud in his heart.

In the past, he seemed to be on good terms with Wan Tianming, but intentionally or unintentionally, he was actually trying to please him more. He was cautious in his words and actions, for fear of displeasing the other party.

But there is no way. Although the Loose Cultivator Alliance sounds nice, it is essentially a loose organization. Everyone has always been looking after themselves and there is not much cohesion at all.

As the deputy leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, he may seem to have a high reputation, but he does not have much deterrent power, at least he is far from comparable to the Wan Family.

As the leader of the righteous family, the Wan family is the object of flattery by countless people, and he is just one of them.

I never thought that things would change over time and that even families would eventually fall into decline.

With the defeat of the Anti-Star Alliance, both the righteous and evil forces suffered heavy losses, and the Wan family also fell into decline. Under such circumstances, he naturally no longer had to worry about anything.

Soon, the group entered the hall and sat down as host and guest. At this time, Wan Chongyang laughed and said:

"Speaking of which, the last time I met Brother Lu was ten years ago. It was during the Wanfa Sect's Sword Trial Competition. You came to watch the ceremony and even gave a set of 'Dingyang Needles' to the disciple who ranked first in the competition at the end."

"It's just a little thing. I didn't expect Brother Chongyang to still remember it." Lu Xuan laughed and glanced at Wanchong Mountain not far away. Then he stopped laughing and his expression became unusually serious.

"I already know everything about the Wan family, especially the deaths of Brother Tianming and Senior Wan. It is really a pity. I wonder what Brother Chongyang is going to do next? Of course, if there is anything that I can do for you, just let me know. As long as I can, I will definitely do my best."

"Brother Lu, I am very grateful for your kindness." Wan Chongyang seemed not to understand the meaning of the other party's words. He thanked him excitedly and continued,

"As for the plan, it's nothing. Let's first see what the negotiation results are between the representatives of various factions and Xinggong. It won't be too late to respond then."

"Is that so..." Hearing the other party's answer, a hint of coldness suddenly flashed in Lu Xuan's deep eyes, and he thought to himself, it seems that the information Wan Chongshan had conveyed to him before was true, and Wan Chongyang did not agree with that matter.

This is a bit rude. Could it be that the other party still thinks that the Wan family is the same Wan family as before? At present, there are only three Yuanying early stage strongmen left. If it were another family, they might be able to protect themselves, but the Wan family would never be able to do so.

The Wan family has to face too many hostile forces. Those that are not strong may have some concerns, but the Si family, as the second largest family in the Wanfa Sect, will definitely not remain indifferent.

Of course, it is impossible to wipe out the Wan family, but we will definitely do our best to suppress them so that they will never be able to make a comeback.

In this case, seeking refuge from a strong man becomes the best option.

Lu Xuan is still very confident in his own strength and influence. At least with him in charge, the Si family will not act recklessly, or at least they will not dare to be too unscrupulous.

Similarly, he would also take this opportunity to gain considerable benefits. You know, the Wan family's foundation is not ordinary deep, and he has been coveting it for many years.

Of course, the more crucial thing is the little girl with a spiritual body mentioned by Wan Chongshan!

That's the body of the Yuanling! It's a famous precious body in the world of immortal cultivation. Replenishing it can greatly increase lifespan, which is too important for him who is about to die.

This was also the fundamental reason why he rushed here in a hurry after receiving Wan Chongshan's message.

Unfortunately, to his surprise, Wan Chongshan reminded him again on the way that the current head of the Wan family was strongly opposed to this matter.

  It's simply unreasonable! As the head of a family, he makes decisions based on emotions instead of the safety of his family. Isn't that stupid?

Then again, this guy was a temporary head of the family and was unqualified in every aspect.

Of course, no matter whether Wan Chongyang agrees or not, he is determined to get her. He is determined to get the little girl. If Wan Chongyang still objects, don't blame him for turning against her.

Thinking of this, he no longer concealed himself and immediately took the initiative to speak:

"Brother Chongyang, you should also know that I don't have much time left to live, so I came here to make a deal with the Wan family. I wonder if you are willing to lend a helping hand?"

"This..." Wan Chongyang suddenly showed a puzzled look.

"I know that Brother Lu has a short life span. If I can help, I will not refuse. However, when it comes to the issue of life span, my Wan family is powerless to help."

"Really?" Seeing that the other party was still pretending to be stupid, Lu Xuan felt a little angry, so he simply stopped beating around the bush and asked directly,

"Brother Chongshan has already informed me of the situation of the girl Simeng, and it was he who invited me to come here to do the deal. Could it be that Brother Chongyang is unaware of this, or is he aware of it but pretending not to know it on purpose in order to tease me, Lu?"

"Is this true?" Wan Chongyang was slightly surprised and quickly looked towards Wan Chongshan.

"Seventh brother, can you tell me what is going on?"

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Wan Chongshan was very angry at the other party's confused look. Some things can be done but not spoken out. This is the unspoken rule of all immortal cultivation families. They obviously knew it long ago but pretended not to know. It was obvious that they wanted him to expose the matter in front of all the family members. In this way, no matter whether it succeeded or not in the end, his reputation would be completely ruined.

However, at this point, he can no longer avoid it. He did this for the safety of his family. He believes that there will be people who understand his difficulties.

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate and said immediately,

"It was indeed me who invited Fellow Daoist Lu to come here. As for the so-called transaction..."

Just as he was about to continue speaking, at this moment, a slender figure suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall. It was none other than Wan Simeng.

In an instant, the words that Wan Chongshan originally wanted to say were stuck in his throat and he could no longer utter them.

The moment he saw Wan Simeng, Wan Chongyang was stunned for a moment, and then his expression changed suddenly.

He couldn't help but blame her in his heart. This girl used to be very well-behaved, why is she so disobedient now? He had clearly asked her to stay in Qiongxian Garden recently, but she came out so soon.

He had originally made a response plan, but with this girl's initiative to show up, everything was disrupted.

Compared with the two of them, Lu Xuan's eyes lit up instantly when he saw Wan Simeng.

He had visited the Wan family in person ten years ago and had seen this girl when he met Aunt Wan San. At that time, she was just a young child, but now she has grown into a graceful young lady, but he still recognized her.

However, he did not know the other party's secret at that time. He just thought that he was extraordinary in talent, so he was adopted by Wan Sangu and taught by her. However, he never thought that there was such a reason behind it.

Seeing this girl again at this time, his mood was already very different, as if she was an extremely sweet honey, making him salivate, and the heat in his eyes was a little difficult to suppress. "Greetings to Grandpa Nine, Grandpa Seven, and all the uncles..." As soon as she stood still, Wan Simeng immediately bowed respectfully to everyone. As for Lu Xuan, although she had some impression of him, it was not deep, so she just bowed slightly and didn't say anything.

"Girl, weren't I telling you to stay in Qiongxian Garden? What are you doing here?" Wan Chongyang didn't give the other party a good look and questioned her in a cold voice.

Wan Simeng was startled. They had met Grandpa Jiu not long ago and he always had a gentle look on his face. Why did he suddenly become like this? Or did she do something wrong to make him unhappy?

Just as he was about to explain, Wan Chongyang shouted again in a cold voice,

"We are discussing something important here. You, a junior, should not get involved. Go back quickly."

"I..." Wan Simeng wanted to say something else, but suddenly found that in addition to the coldness in Grandpa Jiu's eyes, there was also a hint of something strange.

She was very smart and she immediately realized that there must be some secret and it was not convenient for her to be present.

Since that was the case, she naturally bowed again tactfully.

"Then Meng'er will take his leave first."

After saying that, she wanted to leave, but how could things be that simple? Lu Xuan immediately flashed and blocked her way.

"Si Meng is worthy of being raised by Senior Wan. She has very high standards. Why do you think that Lu is not worthy of your eyes and you don't even say hello to me?"

"Senior Lu, that's not right..." Wan Simeng was shocked by this sudden change. She never expected that this senior would suddenly block her way!

Before she could respond, another figure arrived in an instant. It was Wan Chongyang, who stood directly in front of her and asked with an extremely ugly expression:

"Isn't it inappropriate for Brother Lu to do this?"

"Inappropriate?" Lu Xuan laughed loudly, then suddenly looked towards the motionless Wanchong Mountain in the distance.

"Brother Wan, do you think so too?"

Wan Chongshan understood that he was the one who started the matter, and Lu Xuan came here at his invitation. If he didn't give a satisfactory answer, today's matter would be difficult to resolve.

He really couldn't understand in his heart why his ninth brother was so stubborn when it was obviously just a trivial matter?

The rule of the world of immortal cultivation is the survival of the fittest. Among the major families, sacrificing one's own people for sufficient benefits is not uncommon, but it is definitely not uncommon.

The demons are the most unscrupulous in this regard. Not to mention their own clansmen, even their own parents and children can be abandoned.

Although the righteous side has to be more tactful, as long as the benefits are sufficient, they will still take action without any hesitation.

What's at stake right now is the life and death of the entire family. For such an important matter, what's so strange about sacrificing a younger generation?

As for Wan Simeng, although he has excellent qualifications and possesses the legendary spiritual body, if his ancestors were still alive, he would indeed have the possibility of growing up, but in the current situation, he is destined to not go far.

  At least with the Wan family’s current strength, they can’t protect it at all!

In this case, it is better to take advantage of the other party before anything happens, so as to maximize the benefits.

Thinking of this, Wan Chongshan became more determined in his thoughts and immediately stood up and said:

  "Ninth brother, you must not be stubborn anymore. Think about the current situation of the Wan family. As the head of the family, do you really want to act on your emotions?

Besides, you should be aware of this girl's situation. Without the protection of her ancestors, she is doomed to have no future. Being able to make sacrifices for the safety of the family right now can be regarded as a reward for the family's years of nurturing. Isn't this a fulfillment for her?"

For the first time, Wan Chongyang felt that his brother was so strange. He could say such twisted logic without any guilt, which showed his cold-bloodedness to the extreme.

He suddenly thought of Wan Tianming, who seemed to have the same cold personality and could sacrifice everything for the benefit of the family.

In comparison, I seem a little out of place.

Perhaps he was really not suitable to be a qualified head of a family. At least he couldn't be so cold and ruthless.

"No matter what you say, as long as I am still the head of the Wan family, I will never allow such things as sacrificing family members for profit. If you insist on doing that, you must step over my dead body first."

  "You..." Wan Chongshan was so angry at the other party's decisive words that he almost vomited blood. He was not thinking about his own selfish interests, but about the safety of his family. How could he become an unforgivable person?

At this time, the other Jindan stage elders in the hall had also guessed the general situation one after another, and the expressions they showed were different.

Naturally there are supporters as well as opponents. In comparison, supporters clearly make up the majority.

The reason is not difficult to understand. Wan Simeng's parents died when she was young, and she has almost no close relatives. The only reason her ancestor adopted her was because of her excellent qualifications when she was alive.

For everyone present, they did not have much affection for this girl. If they sacrificed her to save the family, everyone would still feel it was inappropriate, but they would not object too much.

At this moment, Wan Simeng also realized that the quarrel between Seventh Grandpa and Ninth Grandpa was all because of her. Her special physique could be exchanged for enough benefits.

Before, Ninth Grandfather insisted that she stay in Qiongxian Garden and not show up. Wasn't it because of this concern? But could Ninth Grandfather protect her by himself?

The answer is yes. Even if you can protect it now, something bad will happen one day in the future.

What's more crucial is that although Grandpa Jiu is willing to sacrifice himself to protect her, he is not her biological grandfather and they don't have too deep feelings for him. It is impossible for him to do that at all costs for her.

Just as she thought, Wan Chongyang opposed it more because he considered the long-term. Sacrificing the tribe members in exchange for benefits may be beneficial in the short term, but it will cause endless troubles in the future.

At this time, Wan Chongyang also noticed the expressions of everyone present. His heart became heavier and heavier, and even those at the Nascent Soul level felt deeply powerless.

"Brother Chongyang, why are you so stubborn? In fact, it is not a bad thing for Simeng to follow me. I am not a cold-hearted person. On the contrary, I will be more compassionate to her and even do my best to help her practice. There is a possibility that she will grow in the future." Noticing the subtle change in Wan Chongyang's expression, Lu Xuan immediately changed his attitude and explained tactfully.

Most of what he said was true and would indeed help Wan Simeng in his cultivation. After all, the stronger he was, the more spiritual energy he could produce and the purer it would be, which would be beneficial to him.

As for the possibility that the other party may grow up, this is naturally nonsense. The Yuanling Qi can indeed be regenerated, but it is not without limit. There will be a time when the origin is exhausted.

At that time, Wan Simeng will have only one ending, which is a miserable death.

Wan Chongyang and Wan Chongshan, who were insiders, were naturally well aware of this. The latter naturally didn't care, but Wan Chongyang, as the head of the family, could never get over the hurdle in his heart.

"Ninth brother, you should agree to it. If Simeng follows Brother Lu, she will be the mistress of Jufeng Island and the wife of the leader of the Loose Cultivator Alliance in the future. It is not unfair to her.

Besides, I have already informed Chengyang about this matter, and he also supports it. Why do you have to insist on it?" Wan Chongshan persuaded again, but his tone changed slightly, revealing a hint of coercion.

The rest of the Wan family's Jindan-stage elders were already in the majority of supporters, and now when they heard that another Yuanying-stage elder in the family who was still in seclusion had the same attitude, they became even more silent.

For a time, Wan Chongyang was forced into a situation where he was unable to stand on his own. He felt unprecedented pressure, and even if he still opposed it, he might not be able to stop the trend.

But at this moment, a violent fluctuation of magical power suddenly came from afar and was rapidly approaching the location of the Wan family.

Compared to the doubts of others, Wan Chongyang, who had reacted, was immediately delighted. The help he had invited before had finally arrived. (End of this chapter)