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"That's right!"

Wang Ping picked up the teacup, returned the greeting to Quan Wen, and asked, "Does Daoist friend have such a person? I don't want to punish Daoist friends' people too much after the incident. If this goes on for a long time, Daoist friends will definitely have a grudge, and the hatred that the human cultivators and the demons have finally let go will be reborn because of this."

Quan Wen thought seriously about the question raised by Wang Ping, and the scene suddenly fell into silence, making the sound of Yu Lian drinking tea seem louder.

After a long silence, Quan Wen responded, "Fellow Daoist, you have thought it through more thoroughly than I have. I was a little impatient and wanted to simplify many things. You are right. If we really use the rules we set to deal with the offending tribesmen, it may not be a problem once or twice, but if it happens every day, not to mention others, I will gradually become annoyed."

Bu Qiong interrupted and said, "So you have to handle this matter internally before we can talk about the rest."

Yu Lian put down the teacup and communicated with Wang Ping in the spiritual sea: "Do you believe that this mouse didn't expect it? I think he did it on purpose, deliberately trying to trick us. When the hatred between the human cultivators and the demons reappears, you will be very passive."

Wang Ping didn't want to think the worst of others, but reality forced him to think more, otherwise, just like Yu Lian said, he would end up being badly cheated.

Seeing Quan Wen wanted to continue talking, Wang Ping could not help but wave his hand and said, "This matter cannot be rushed. It is impossible for the two of us to agree on it with a nod. Have you talked to Taoist Zhigong about it? Have you communicated with the Vajra Temple?"

Quan Wen was suddenly speechless.

Bu Qiong smiled and explained, "Fellow Daoist Quan Wen wanted to ask you to lobby on his behalf."

Quan Wen nodded quickly, "If it succeeds, I will definitely share it with you..."

Wang Ping couldn't help but interrupt and said, "You guys are thinking well. Could it be that in the eyes of you fellow Taoists, I am a person who is greedy for money?"

Although he said this, he had plans in his heart. This matter could really be discussed with Kaiyun, Zhigong and Ao Hong. As long as the benefits were sufficient, they would definitely agree. With them sharing the pressure, even if things got out of control in the end, there would be extra helpers to clean up the mess.

The biggest reason why Wang Ping wanted to make this happen was that Zhongzhou was weak now, and the demon clan was needed to share some of the pressure. However, the prerequisite was that they must not interfere with worldly affairs. As for the cultivation world, they were suppressed by the True Lords, so even if the demon clan really came out, they could only act according to their wishes.

So it seems that it is not easy to convince Kering or Vajra Temple.

Quan Wen said quickly, "What are you talking about? How could we have such an idea? It's just that I heard that you and my demon race have a predestined relationship and you don't look down on us, so I invited you to come over and have a chat."

Wang Ping nodded, as if to let the matter go. He knew that the fate that Quan Wen was talking about was the fact that he accepted Hu Qianqian as his apprentice.

At the beginning, he just felt that Hu Qianqian had a strong Taoist aura and did not have the fierce aura of the demon clan at all. Moreover, at that time, the demon clan and the human cultivators were not in harmony, but Hu Qianqian was able to gain the recognition of the human cultivators, which made him feel admiration for her talent.

"Let's take a long-term view on this matter. Let's talk about it after you have talked with Zhigong and Kaiyun. What do you think?"

However, Wang Ping did not agree at this time.

Quan Wen was not discouraged. After all, this matter was not a small matter. He was not at ease if it was settled in just a few words. After a few breaths of silence, he picked up the teacup and said, "Now that Zhongzhou is in trouble, my demon domain is willing to do its best to send our people to help you restore the ecology of Zhongzhou. What do you think?"

Wang Ping thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Then I will first thank you on behalf of the surviving people and cultivators in Zhongzhou."

He didn't refuse.

After they finished talking, they picked up their teacups and took a sip.

Bu Qiong said, "I would like to congratulate both of you in advance for achieving your wishes."

Then there was a round of pleasantries.

After the polite conversation, Bu Qiong looked at Wang Ping and told him about her affairs. "To be honest, I invited you here for another matter that I would like to ask you for help with."

Wang Ping asked with a curious look: "What's the matter? Why don't you tell me?"

Bu Qiong hesitated for a few breaths before saying, "I think fellow Daoist should have observed that the conflicts within our Star God Alliance have reached a point where they cannot be resolved. They are not even willing to talk calmly together. For example, the second seat in this Dao Palace was given to me and Man Su, not because of how high our cultivation is, but because we were able to sit down."

Wang Ping couldn't help but put on a serious expression when he heard this. Bu Qiong's remarks surprised him a little. He always thought that Bu Qiong represented the Star God Alliance, but he didn't expect this to be the case.

Bu Qiong paused, took a sip of tea and continued, "The great changes in Zhongzhou this time made me realize that some things cannot be forced, let alone changed. Many things don't make sense, so we plan to build an ecological zone in outer space to avoid future disasters."

It took Wang Ping several tries to think about it before he realized that Bu Qiong was planning to escape and build an ecological zone in outer space to avoid fighting.

This is a good idea. Wang Ping couldn't help but be moved. But he changed his mind and realized that he now represents the Taiyan Sect. He has too many causes and effects on his body, and he wants to go further. Naturally, he cannot avoid it.

"What do you need from me?"

Wang Ping asked directly.

Bu Qiong did not hesitate to make a request, "I hope that you can build an independent transfer array for us. If the ecological zone is built, your disciples can enter and exit our ecological zone at will, and we can also collect energy crystals for you."

This is to share this ecological area with Wang Ping.

Wang Ping turned to look at Quan Wen: "The demon race is also going to participate in this project?"

Quan Wen shook his head and said, "It's not the demon clan, it's me and some of my old friends. I experienced a war thousands of years ago, and that war was more memorable than the current Zhongzhou disaster. I don't want to experience that again. If future battles are unavoidable, I am willing to withdraw from Zhongzhou Star with my people and live out the rest of my life in outer space."

Yu Lian stared at Quan Wen and said, "Why are you so pessimistic? Just wait until you have avoided the war and then come back." She said this in a tactful way. To put it bluntly, it means to avoid the disaster first and then come back to reap the benefits after the disaster.

Wang Ping glanced at Yu Lian, smiled and asked, "What kind of ecological zone are you planning to build?"

Bu Qiong quickly took out a jade slip from her storage bag and handed it to Wang Ping.

Wang Ping first used the wood spirit energy to explore it before taking it and opening it. He then used his soul to scan the contents and was immediately stunned by them.

They actually wanted to create an ecological zone that was equivalent to half of Zhongzhou Star. The ecological chain designed in it was almost the same as that of Zhongzhou Star, and there were even oceans and lakes.

"No, it's too big. There's not enough energy to keep it running. It needs to be smaller. Even if it's this big, it won't last long." Wang Ping shook his head and said to Bu Qiong, "If you don't believe me, you can ask Brother Zhigong."

Bu Qiong frowned slightly and asked, "Then in your opinion, how big an area is enough for us to control with our current strength?"

Wang Ping thought for a moment and said, "One third of the moon. The ecological zone created by your design requires at least two spirit gathering arrays as big as Zhongzhou stars to maintain its operation." Quan Wen then said, "The bird tribe has a natural bloodline ability that can gather spiritual energy more effectively. Their feathers are made through their special process, ground into powder and added to gold powder. They are used to draw the connecting runes of the spirit gathering array to transform spiritual energy faster."

Yu Lian's eyes lit up and she continued, "I've read similar records before. It seems to have been said in a story. I thought it was a made-up lie, but it turned out to be true. How is the efficiency?"

"The efficiency can be increased by at least five times. If we use the inner elixir of birds as the core of the formation, the efficiency can be increased by more than ten times. However, the bird tribe has only left six inner elixirs so far. If I trade, I can get three inner elixirs. The price will probably be to open up another habitat for them."

Quan Wen frowned slightly when he said this.

Bu Qiong added: "Birds are very noisy and like to sing when they have nothing to do. Although their voices are beautiful, they are not interested in singing every day."

Wang Ping couldn't help but feel curious. How noisy could such a situation make a fourth-level great demon feel troubled and noisy?

He looked at Quan Wen and said, "If this is the effect, the price is worth it. Only by asking them can the ecological zone in your plan be built. But I still suggest not to build it so large at the beginning."

Bu Qiong asked, "If we can get help from the bird tribe, how big do you think it should be?"

Wang Ping thought for a moment and replied, "It should be about the same size as the moon, but it has to be far away from other celestial bodies, otherwise the earth vein formation cannot be deployed."

"Does fellow Daoist agree?"

Bu Qiong asked.

Wang Ping nodded and said, "I have no reason to refuse. Just think of it as leaving yourself a way out." After he said this, he reminded, "I have to go into seclusion in a while. You can leave your transfer array to Taiyan Sect. The deputy head of Taiyan Sect has mastered a more sophisticated transfer secret method than me."

That’s about it for now.

...

After half a cup of tea.

Wang Ping looked at Zhang Xinghuai who had been standing next to him obediently. Before he could ask Bu Qiong, he spoke first: "Master He Yuan has something to tell you alone, so I won't sit in."

After she said that, she stood up and walked out of the box decisively.

Then Quan Wen also stood up and said, "I'll be waiting for you two fellow Taoists outside."

Wang Ping stood up and bowed to the two of them. He was very curious about what Zhang Xinghuai wanted to talk about. He was even more curious about why Zhang Xinghuai was connected with them. It seemed like there was some kind of deal.

After the two left, Zhang Xinghuai took out a white crystal engraved with an isolation array and placed it on the table. He then saluted Wang Ping and said, "We belong to the same gathering. We don't have a specific name or purpose. We just gather together to help each other. This gathering was first born before the rise of humanity."

He first explained why he was connected with Quan Wen and Bu Qiong. "At that time, it seemed that the demons ruled the world, but there were only a small number of rulers. The fate of the remaining demons was not much different from that of humans, just like the difference between mutton and pork in the eyes of ordinary people."

Wang Ping's eyebrows twitched slightly at Zhang Xinghuai's final vivid metaphor.

"Some secret gatherings were born because of this. The reason for these gatherings to exist was to survive better at first, and later to exchange intelligence, trade resources, etc. As time went by, some gatherings gradually declined, while some gatherings rose because of the promotion of their internal members."

Zhang Xinghuai looked at Wang Ping and said, "I was introduced to the gathering of fellow Taoist Quan Wen and fellow Taoist Bu Qiong by a fellow Taoist from the Jimin Society."

What Wang Ping thought of at this moment was naturally the gathering left by Grandmaster Yuxiao. In the beginning, his master relied on this gathering to gain benefits for him, but after he was promoted, he felt that the gathering was of no use to him, so he no longer participated in it.

He knew that there were many such gatherings in the cultivation world, and even in Zhonghui now, there were quite a few of them. Almost every day, there were many gatherings taking place in every corner of Zhonghui City.

"Who is at the party?" Yu Lian asked directly.

"I cannot reveal their identities, but I can tell you two uncles that most of the members of our gathering are demons and star gods, as well as several Taiyin and Yuqing cultivators. The biggest purpose of their gathering together is to avoid risks."

Zhang Xinghuai lowered his head and answered.

Wang Ping glanced at Yu Lian, stopping her from asking any more questions, then looked at Zhang Xinghuai and said, "Sit down and talk. There's no need to be so distant."

"Thank you, uncle."

Zhang Xinghuai sat down as he was told.

Wang Ping asked, "You've come all this way to see me. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."

Under Wang Ping's gaze, Zhang Xinghuai said to Wang Ping, "If I want to master the fourth level of the Six Secrets of the Golden Body, I must cut off all ties with Qianmu Temple. Please forgive me for my unfilial behavior, uncle-master!"

As he said this, he stood up, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed three times.

Wang Ping did not stop him. He just watched Zhang Xinghuai kowtow quietly. He couldn't help but think of the smiling face of his second senior brother when he introduced Zhang Xinghuai.

After Zhang Xinghuai kowtowed three times, he knelt on the ground and waited for Wang Ping to speak.

Wang Ping was also waiting for Zhang Xinghuai's further explanation.

The box suddenly fell into silence, and Zhang Xinghuai had no intention of explaining further.

Yu Lian said to Wang Ping in the Spiritual Sea: "He didn't have to come to you to say this, but he still came. At least it proves that he still regards himself as a disciple of Qianmu Temple. Alas, many things in this world cannot be explained clearly."

Wang Ping looked at Zhang Xinghuai, but he did not feel angry, only deep helplessness. Although he had cultivated to the fourth level, there were still many things he could not do.

"I accept your three bows on behalf of my second senior brother. Since you have chosen your path, I cannot advise you. In the future... just be careful."

He finished his speech as calmly as possible, and then after a few breaths of silence, he said, "Get up. I wanted to teach you a lesson, but I don't think Second Senior Brother would agree. He has always valued you. Forget it. There is no point in saying more. You should take care of yourself."

Zhang Xinghuai kowtowed three times again.

Wang Ping stood up and pushed the door open, bowed to Quan Wen at the door, and then disappeared in a stream of light. (End of this chapter)