The Condor Heroes: The Quanzhen Sect has produced a vengeful master!

Wang Zhongli took a look and tightened his grip on the document.

This was delivered to Wang Jiuling by a Mongolian man a few days ago.

It can be considered an invitation.

Three months later, Kublai Khan hosted a banquet in Nanyang and invited Wang Jiuling to attend.

He gave two reasons.

First, there is the sword that Wang Jiuling once left in Nanyang. Kublai Khan said he wanted to return it to Qingyang Zhenren personally and asked Qingyang Zhenren to attend the banquet.

Secondly, Kublai Khan claimed to have found some lost Taoist alchemical texts, including a handwritten copy of Lü Zu's work that had been lost during the Tang Dynasty.

There is even a claim that there is a classic text on alchemy written by Master Zhengyang that was later lost.

We invite Master Qingyang to appreciate it together, and since Prince Kublai Khan admires heroes and valiant men, he is willing to present it to Master Qingyang.

Wang Zhongli looked up in surprise.

"Fellow Daoist, this is..."

Wang Jiuling explained it to him.

"I have a grudge against that Mongol prince Kublai Khan. My sword is indeed in his hands, and I have said that I will go and retrieve it myself."

"Two months ago, Kublai Khan spread rumors everywhere, talking at length about my losing my sword."

Now they've invited me to a banquet...

Perhaps they're trying to win me over, or maybe they have other motives.

Wang Jiuling pointed to the document.

"He must have been afraid that I wouldn't risk attending the banquet for a sword, so he mentioned this alchemical text to force me to go."

"This is what I received a few days ago. Given Kublai Khan's methods, by next month at the latest, the rumor that he invited me to a banquet will have spread throughout the land."

Wang Jiuling said.

"He will definitely use this to force me to attend the banquet."

Two months ago, Kublai Khan spread rumors that he had lost his sword. At the time, Wang Jiuling did not understand why, but now it seems that he was truly a wolf in sheep's clothing.

After hearing what had happened, Wang Zhongli looked at the documents and then looked up to ask questions.

"Could it be that you are going, fellow Daoist?"

Wang Jiuling nodded. "Of course I'll go."

Wang Zhongli frowned. "These so-called scriptures left behind by Lu Zu and Zhengyang Zushi might be a trap; you don't even know if they're true or false."

Wang Jiuling pointed to the scroll and said:

Whether this book is real or fake is not that important.

"Now, our Quanzhen School is in dire straits in the north, and the Taoist alchemists in the south are mostly practicing in seclusion. They are like a pile of loose sand, unable to unite or gather strength."

But if I bring with me the surviving scriptures of Master Lü and Master Zhengyang, will I be able to gather fellow practitioners of Southern Alchemy?

Without hesitation, Wang Zhongli replied, "The two patriarchs are revered by all in our lineage of alchemy. If you can truly find the scriptures they left behind, it will naturally attract fellow practitioners from all over the world."

"But can you really find it? Even if you do, who will believe it? Even if I intervene, it probably won't be enough."

Fellow Daoist, you...

Wang Zhongli was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly realized something. He picked up the document and focused his gaze on it.

Wang Jiuling spoke with a smile.

"I am a disciple of the Quanzhen School in the North. In the South, I only have some prestige in the martial arts world. As for the Taoist sects in the South, I am insignificant and have little influence. They will naturally not believe what I say."

"But what if Kublai Khan also said that? He has great power and influence in the north, and even in the south, there are countless Mongol spies."

"Since he has already spread rumors in the north, it's only a matter of time before he does the same in the south."

Wang Jiuling took a deep breath.

"This time, I'm not only going to Nanyang, but I'm going to go there in a grand and impressive manner."

"This humble Taoist priest will cooperate with Kublai Khan to make this matter a huge scandal, so that the whole world knows about it!"

"Once I successfully return from Nanyang, regardless of how many books I possess, or whether they are genuine..."

Wang Jiuling pointed at Wang Zhongli.

"Fellow Daoist, you have acted as a bridge, inviting fellow Daoists from all over the world to gather together, so that we can hold a... World Daoist Alchemy Conference."

"At that time, I will be the center of attention and renowned. Fellow Daoist, you have status and connections. Kublai Khan's invitation is the best proof of that!"

"It wouldn't hurt to let my alchemy flourish in the south. If it could attract the attention of the imperial court, that would be even better!"

"This is what 'leveraging power' means! What I'm leveraging is Kublai Khan's power!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhongli closed his eyes and carefully considered Wang Jiuling's words.

Yes, to unite like-minded people around the world, we need a very strong reason, a "trend".

He then got up and paced back and forth in the room, turning back to look at Wang Jiuling, holding a document in his hand, and said:

"Fellow Daoist, I don't mean to discourage you, but that's a Mongol camp! No matter how high your martial arts are, it's still extremely dangerous. Do you really dare to go?"

Wang Jiuling sat there, his face as calm as still water. "This opportunity is once in a hundred years; this humble Taoist will go."

In fact, during his two or three months of travel in the south, Wang Jiuling witnessed the power of the Taoist sects there.

It's not about martial arts skills, but rather about public sentiment, faith, and the support of the imperial court.

It will be really difficult for the Quanzhen School to establish a foothold.

A few days ago, Kublai Khan's invitation gave Wang Jiuling a once-in-a-century opportunity.

That Mongolian prince was truly a godsend.

Wang Zhongli nodded, his expression remaining serious.

"If you can really come back, you will have the power that all fellow practitioners in the world recognize. I can help you make connections."

"But to hold an alchemy conference, we need the approval of the imperial court. Normally, if we ask the court for permission, they will most likely not stop us."

"Fellow Daoist, you are the initiator of this Dharma assembly... yet you have a grudge against the current prime minister. If he intervenes, this matter will be difficult to accomplish!"

Wang Jiuling got up, walked to the window, put his hands behind his back, and spoke calmly.

"This humble Taoist priest will resolve the issue."

Wang Zhongli was stunned by Wang Jiuling's confidence. He looked up into Wang Jiuling's eyes and realized that the other party was not bragging.

Is he really confident?

In fact, Wang Jiuling was not worried at all.

It is now the spring of 1244. Historically, Shi Songzhi was to step down this year.

Moreover, this time he directly retired to his hometown, essentially relinquishing all his power.

If nothing unexpected happens, Wang Jiuling will attend the banquet in three months. By the time he returns, Shi Songzhi should also be leaving the court.

It can be said that the timing was perfect, the location was ideal, and the people were supportive.

Even if things go wrong, Wang Jiuling wouldn't mind taking the risk of killing that old dog directly.

However, Wang Jiuling couldn't explain this to Wang Zhongli.

Seeing Wang Zhongli hesitate, Wang Jiuling spoke up.

"Fellow Daoist, this is a sure thing for you. If I don't come back or can't resolve Shi Songzhi's troubles, you won't need to do anything."

"But if I succeed, you and I will be the initiators of this Dharma assembly, gathering all those who share the path to Golden Elixir from across the world!"

This made Wang Zhongli's brow relax.

Yes, all he has to do is give up his status and connections.

If we fail, at worst we can just continue our secluded cultivation and remain suppressed by the Zhengyi sect.

Isn't that how things are now?

There's no loss even if we fail.

But if successful, it might revive the Golden Elixir School.

And what about Wang Jiuling? He took on the most dangerous and troublesome tasks, solved Shi Songzhi's problems, and practically monopolized the most dangerous and troublesome jobs.

In this way, Wang Jiuling would have virtually no chance of deceiving him.

What a highly profitable venture!

Looking at Wang Jiuling in front of him, he sighed inwardly that the other party truly possessed martial arts skills, wisdom, and courage.

Wang Zhongli remained silent for a long time.

"That works!"

"But in this way, you're the one who's at a disadvantage, fellow Daoist. Since you want to spread your teachings, you must have conditions?"

Wang Jiuling nodded. He liked Wang Zhongli's directness, so he didn't shy away from it either.

"If this succeeds, I will be the leader of this alchemy gathering."

(Another bonus chapter is here! The author keeps his word!)