Embers of Sword

Chapter 447 Existence
On the south front, the third foothold mountain is called "Xuan Cone". This place is the stationed mountain of the Qin family and the Beijun family. Due to the huge momentum of the southward march, nearly twenty treasure ships entered the territory, and the seven foothold mountains were barely able to accommodate them. Even the only foothold mountain on the southwest front with the least number of people seemed very crowded. At this moment, "Xuan Cone Mountain" was unprecedentedly lively. Qin family staff, family worshippers, and many children of independent cultivators all gathered in front of the open space where the treasure ship hovered. This "Xuan Cone Mountain" gathered 700 to 800 people, which was twice the number of other foothold mountains.

The reason for this scene was the dispute over the head of the Qin family.

A while ago, Qin family's second son, Qin Qianlian, returned to the imperial city in a high-profile manner. The patriarch of the Qin family invited all the dignitaries in the city to a banquet, but the only one missing from the banquet was the protagonist… Soon Fangyuanfang broke the news that the second son, Qin Qianlian, did not attend the banquet after returning to the imperial city, but went directly to find his "brother" whom he had not seen for many years. When the news came out, all the dignitaries sighed with emotion. As everyone knows, the two brothers have always been at odds, and have not had a single letter to each other in ten years. Now they are refusing banquets to meet each other, which can't be a drama of deep brotherly love.

Qin Qianlian is a Taoist prodigy and the future master of Changshengzhai.

Qin Baihuang doesn't understand the art of cultivation.

If the two of them meet and start fighting...

It is clear at a glance who wins and who loses.

Then there was a rumor from the Weapon Refining Department... A petty official was indignant for the Baihuang leader, and cursed Qin Qianlian as a bad person who liked to solve problems with violence. It didn't take long for this rumor to spread everywhere, and it was even said that someone bought the oral biography sold by the Weapon Refining Department from the owner of the wood, saying that Qin Baihuang was beaten into a pig's head by his younger brother.

These rumors were not important. Because on the second day, Qin Baihuang, who had never fought for anything, announced that he would participate in the competition for the "position of the head of the family". In this battle to eliminate the demons in Southern Xinjiang, Da Chu was determined to win. Qin Baihuang took the initiative to seek a battle and led the Weapon Refining Division to the front line. In the past, the monks of the Weapon Refining Division did not participate in direct confrontations, but were only responsible for the supply in the rear.

But now they all followed the leader to Xuanzui Mountain. After settling down, they sacrificed the five magical treasures from the cave and began to bang and hammer the treasures.

At this moment, all the monks of Xuanzui Mountain lined up, waiting for the Equipment Refining Department to distribute special "treasures".

"Brother Lin Yu, this is your 'Fire Separation Cover', a ninth-grade treasure."

"Brother He...your 'Lotus Heart Clothes'."

"Little Master Yu..."

Qin Baihuang opened his treasure bag and personally distributed treasures to the cultivators above the fifth level of the Cave Heaven. In order to ensure a successful mission, he spent a huge amount of money on recruitment. Any cultivator who was willing to follow him to "Xuan Zui Mountain" could get a fine treasure. Those above the fifth level of the Cave Heaven would receive a ninth-grade treasure, while those in the Yin Shen Realm would receive a spiritual treasure!
The cultivator who is responsible for guiding people to "Xuan Zui Mountain" is the "Hundred-Eyed Immortal" of the Tiangui Sect.

This dense array of people made Baimu Zhenren's scalp tingle. He was glad that the target of this "demon-slaying" was not the three major sects, but the Paper Man Sect...

In this battle for the position of family head, neither of the two young masters used their family's resources.

As a great weapon refiner, Qin Baihuang's appeal is too terrifying. Once the recruitment condition of giving away treasures was released, it attracted many powerful people. There are now four Yin God Venerables in Xuanzui Mountain. The forces temporarily gathered in Zhanjiao Mountain alone are enough to form a severe impact on Tiankui Sect!
Xuanzui Mountain is bustling with activity.

Just as countless people took over the treasure, a clear crane cry was heard.

A Taoist robe hangs high in the sky.

Qin Baihuang raised his head and glanced at him with a gloomy expression. The Taoist robe standing on the white crane was too conspicuous. Anyone who was not blind would know where it came from at a glance.

"... Shoot that guy down for me!"

At this moment, it is different from before.

This Xuanzui Mountain has strong soldiers and horses, abundant food and grass, and many powerful people... Moreover, it is the exciting moment to "receive" the treasure. At Qin Baihuang's command, a Beijun family priest with perfect cave heaven drew his bow and shot an arrow containing the power of the Tao!

"珰!"

The arrow exploded in the air, as if it was blocked by some formation.

A snow-white ripple bloomed from the man in Taoist robe riding a crane, obviously he was wearing a talisman that could resist attacks.

However... the arrow was powerful enough that the white crane let out a mournful cry, and the man in white wearing a Taoist robe who was standing high above let out a groan and fell down in a mess. He quickly used some magic to land steadily. The person who came was not Qin Qianlian, but an unknown young disciple of Changshengzhai, who was only at the Yuqi Realm. He stumbled and landed in front of Xuanzui Mountain, making a big fool of himself in front of everyone.

"My fellow seniors, I am Su Hong, a disciple of Changshengzhai. I am here to deliver a letter under the order of Uncle Qianlian."

The Changshengzhai disciple landed on the open space of Xuanzui Mountain, quickly restrained his aura, and addressed the master respectfully.

He was ordered to come and deliver the message, but he did not expect that there would be such a magnificent scene on Zhanjiao Mountain where Qin Baihuang was. When he came here on a crane, he caught a glimpse of the brilliance of the treasures in the sky from afar, and he was mesmerized. Now that he was shot by an arrow, he had no temper at all. This disciple did not even dare to breathe, and he bowed his head obediently, behaving himself honestly...

Qin Baihuang was a little disappointed.

The person who came was not Qin Qianlian, but an ordinary disciple of Changshengzhai.

Apart from that, his attitude was so respectful. As the saying goes, one should not hit a smiling person. I couldn't say much in front of so many people at this moment.

"What letter?"

Qin Baihuang frowned and spoke.

"Master Uncle said that when this letter is delivered to you, you can open it on the spot and read the specific contents."

The young Taoist priest presented the envelope with both hands, very respectfully: "Master Qianlian also said that he is practicing in the 'Qingfu Mountain' next door. If Master Baihuang is interested, you can go and have a chat."

"..."

Qin Baihuang frowned when he heard this.

Where was his brother, who was so arrogant when he entered the city a while ago? Now that he entered the border to fight, he has become more disciplined... He sent an ordinary disciple to send a letter to invite him to the next hilltop for a chat? Why didn't he dare to come?
"I'll take the letter."

Qin Baihuang took the envelope and threw it into the storage bag without even looking at it.

He said coldly: "There is nothing to read in this letter. Go back and tell your uncle that I will not go to Qingfu Mountain. If you have anything to say, tell him to come to Xuanzui Mountain to find me!"

"……Yes."

The young Taoist priest Su Hong gave a bitter smile and had nothing to say, so he had to accept the order and leave.

He bent over, stumbled backwards, saw many fierce looks along the way, and was so scared that he clenched his legs. After leaving the mountain gate, he quickly rode away on his crane...

The dispute between the two young masters of the Qin family for the position of patriarch has long been a hot topic.

The fact that the eldest son was beaten was also widely known.

As the saying goes, taking money from people is helping them to get rid of disasters. The cultivators who gathered at Xuan Zui Mountain had all received benefits from the Equipment Refining Department. At this moment, they were just there to show support. Not to mention that Changshengzhai only sent an ordinary disciple, even if Qin Qianlian came in person, he would not be able to get any benefits.

Watching the white crane flying away.

Qin Baihuang let out a long breath.

"Mr. Chen is right..."

He chuckled and said, "What I have in abundance are treasures, but unfortunately I don't have much time, otherwise I could have called in more people."

……

……

"Uncle Master, there are too many people over there..."

Compared to the crowds of people at Xuanzui Mountain.

Qingfu Mountain seemed much more deserted and quiet. Only Taoist disciples lived in the entire Zhanjiao Mountain. Qin Qianlian was sitting in a small bamboo building. The miasma was blocked by Taoist talismans. The entire Zhanjiao Mountain seemed to have turned into a paradise. Rippling water flowed through the side of the bamboo building. Qin Qianlian was lying on a bamboo chair, leisurely reading a love story between someone.

On the other side, the young Taoist priest Su Hong had a sad face and recounted his experience at Xuanzui Mountain in a vivid and exaggerated manner.

"Master uncle and brother have several times more treasure ships than we do! There are more cave monks than true disciples in our hall! There are too many Yinshen venerables to count!"

Halfway through the conversation.

Qin Qianlian couldn't listen any longer, so he smashed the book lightly on the little Taoist's head, and cursed with a smile: "Nonsense, what you said at the beginning was somewhat reliable... Who would believe what you said later?"

There was only one treasure ship in Qingfu Mountain, which was nothing to compare to. Qin Qianlian had also heard that Xuanzui Mountain had a grand show, but what if there were more treasure ships? All the treasure ships in the entire Dachu Imperial City were produced by the Refining Department. As the head of the Refining Department, it was too easy for Qin Baihuang to mobilize a few treasure ships.

It is reasonable that there are more Dongtian monks than Changshengzhai's true disciples. Because Changshengzhai has extremely strict requirements for accepting disciples, and the hierarchy is strict, ordinary disciples have no chance to become "true disciples".

There are too many Yin God masters to count...

This is simply ridiculous.

"There are four Yin Gods in Xuan Zui Mountain, plus the Hundred Eyes True Man from Tian Gui Sect. There are five in total."

Qin Qianlian stretched out his hand, gestured casually, and said calmly: "Five Yin God Venerables, can't you count them?"

"But……"

Su Hong felt a little aggrieved and whispered, "You are the only Yin God Master in our Qingfu Mountain. I heard that there is also a Yin God Perfectionist in Xuanzui Mountain. How can we compare?"

"..."

Qin Qianlian was silent.

He said leisurely, "There are also high and low levels among Yin Gods. We in Qingfu Mountain do not need those 'fancy' postures. You must remember, you must not say what you just said outside, lest 'that person' hears and gets upset."

"Of course!"

Su Hong nodded repeatedly, his eyes subconsciously moving towards the bamboo building not far away, feeling a little guilty.

There are two supervisors for each mountain, one is the chief and the other is the deputy.

Qin Qianlian has reached the late stage of Yin Shen.

But he is still not the "chief supervisor".

Qingfu Mountain is the only special one among the seven Zhanjiao Mountains... The chief supervisor of this Zhanjiao Mountain is a cultivator in the Cave Heaven Realm, but no one objects to his appointment as the chief supervisor, and there is no dispute.

Under the small bamboo building, a young child in a Taoist robe was squatting in front of the stream, staring intently at the fish swimming in the water.

The Taoists of Qingfu Mountain went back and forth, performing rituals and arranging formations.

But no one dared to disturb him.

"All right. Did he receive the letter?"

Qin Qianlian raised his eyebrows.

"I did collect it."

Su Hong whispered, "But as you expected... he didn't care about the content of the letter. I saw him throw it directly into his storage bag after receiving it. He said in front of everyone that he would not read the letter you wrote, and asked you to meet him at Xuan Zui Mountain."

"That's really his style... It doesn't matter whether I read the letter or not..."

Qin Qianlian's expression did not change. He just smiled sarcastically: "But doesn't he think I'm too stupid? He spent so much effort and deployed so many troops in Xuanzui Mountain. Only a fool would ask for trouble..."

The young Taoist priest Su Hong's expression became complicated. It seems that you also know that we cannot go to Xuanzui Mountain!

So you sent me?
"Among all the people in Changshengzhai, you are the most sensible and the one who can judge the situation the best."

Qin Qianlian noticed the young Taoist's grievance and said with a smile: "Don't hit a smiling person. This job can only be done by you. Qin Baihuang is not a bad person by nature... You go and deliver the letter, he won't make things difficult for you."

Su Hong sighed.

On this point, the uncle was right. He didn't lose any flesh or skin.

Just thinking back to the scene at Xuanzui Mountain makes one’s heart pounding.

"Uncle Master."

The young Taoist blinked his eyes and asked curiously, "Is it necessary to go to such great lengths to attack the 'Paper Man Sect'?"

The Da Chu Dynasty's efforts to eradicate demons in recent years have never been so resolute and ruthless.

Seven foot-holding mountains! More than ten Yin Gods! More than a hundred caves!
"..."

Qin Qianlian was silent.

He closed the book in his hand and looked into the distance in confusion.

The guiding envoy of Qingfu Mountain is the "Corpse Taoist" of Tiangui Sect, an old man dressed in a grey rotten robe, exuding a foul smell. The realm of the Corpse Taoist is only the sixth realm of Yin God, but he has a good status in Tiangui Sect. He is the eldest disciple of the Mo Taoist. However, at this moment, the grey-robed old man is squatting beside the stream respectfully, watching the stream flow and the fish interacting with the young children in Taoist robes. He is wearing a cloak covered with snow-white talismans to cover up his breath. He dare not move and is very respectful.

the reason is simple.

The Taoist corpse had lived for a long time, so long that he had witnessed the demeanor of this young boy in Taoist robes in his previous life.

Sixty years ago.

The Tiangui Sect was almost wiped out by "Junshan".

Although some people are currently in the Cave Heaven Realm, as long as they are willing... they can be promoted immediately with just a thought.

The reputation of the reincarnated real person is far more famous than young people today think.

"Perhaps, Renshou Palace feels that paper dolls should not exist."

Qin Qianlian looked at the strange scene of harmony not far away and whispered softly, "That's why such a grand scene was arranged..."

The young Taoist priest Su Hong looked at the stream together with his uncle.

The environment in southern Xinjiang is harsh.

This stream is carried inside the magical treasure of Changshengzhai Cave.

Those fish were playing and fighting with each other...the big fish were eating the small fish, and the small fish were eating the shrimps.

Hearing this answer, Su Hong became even more confused.

He asked cautiously, "But should Yinshan, Tiangui Sect, and Hehuan Sect exist?"

On evil, on sinisterness, on the harm done to people...

Why does he feel that these three major sects are far superior to the Paper Man Sect?

(End of this chapter)