The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Lin Pingzhi was taken aback by Wang Yuanba's long speech.

It turned out that Wang Yuanba had already planned everything out for him; all he had to do was nod in agreement.

Lin Pingzhi remained silent.

Wang Yuanba patiently waited for his reply.

Wang Bofen, Wang Zhongqiang, and the Wang brothers, who were standing to the side, also watched Lin Pingzhi nervously. They all wanted to persuade Lin Pingzhi to agree, but they dared not speak and could only hold back.

Feeling the gazes of his maternal grandfather and two uncles and cousins, Lin Pingzhi hesitated before finally speaking.

"My grandfather and uncle have helped me so much, what does my grandfather want me to do?"

Lin Pingzhi was no longer the naive young man he once was. In his heart, apart from his master, mistress, and senior brother Jiang Ning, no one in the world would help him unconditionally, even if that person was his maternal grandfather.

Lin Pingzhi also didn't believe that Wang Yuanba would be so selfless.

Wang Yuanba smiled and said, "Ping'er, your grandfather doesn't need much from you. Just give 30% of the profits from your escort agency business in Henan to the Golden Saber Sect every year."

Lin Pingzhi pursed his lips but did not reply.

"Pingzhi, say something! Do you agree or not?"

Lin Pingzhi remained silent, so Wang Zhongqiang couldn't help but urge him on.

Wang Bofen also said, "Pingzhi, do you think 30% is too much? 20% is also acceptable."

Upon hearing this, Lin Pingzhi said, "Uncle, that's not what I meant. Thirty percent isn't much, and if Grandpa wants fifty percent, that's fine too. But I don't understand, is that really all Grandpa intends to do?"

Lin Pingzhi looked at Wang Yuanba, wanting an answer.

"Ping'er, there are some things your grandfather will no longer hide from you."

Wang Yuanba said, "Actually, your grandfather and uncle are helping you so much not because they want anything from the escort agency, but because they want the protection of the Huashan Sect."

Wang Yuanba finally revealed his purpose.

He did all this in order to establish contact with the Huashan Sect.

After the incident in Luoyang, Wang Yuanba realized that although the Golden Saber Sect was a powerful force in Luoyang, it was no different from an ant in front of the Demonic Sect, and he needed to find a backer.

Wang Yuanba set his sights on the Huashan Sect and wanted to curry favor with them.

Before coming, Wang Yuanba had also investigated. Although the Huashan Sect was a large sect with great strength, due to historical reasons, it had no industries to sustain its development. At most, the sect had promised to protect the villagers at the foot of the mountain a few years ago, and the villagers had made offerings in return.

However, this method can only solve the immediate problem and is only applicable to the Huashan Sect in the past. After all, the Huashan Sect only had a few dozen people a few years ago, and the villagers did not have any burden. But as the number of people in the Huashan Sect increases, the villagers will definitely not be able to support them in the future. The Huashan Sect still needs to have some businesses to operate.

Wang Yuanba wanted to curry favor with the Huashan Sect, but he couldn't openly declare his allegiance, as Yue Buqun would refuse. That's why Wang Yuanba thought of Lin Pingzhi.

It just so happens that his grandson Lin Pingzhi's Fuwei Escort Agency was destroyed, so Lin Pingzhi can rebuild it. With the help of his Golden Saber Sect, and since Lin Pingzhi is a disciple of Mount Hua, the escort agency he built will have the background of the Mount Hua Sect. And since the Golden Saber Sect and Lin Pingzhi have this kind of relationship, in this way, his Golden Saber Sect will have a connection with the Mount Hua Sect.

If anything happens again, like the time when the Demonic Sect tried to destroy the Golden Saber Sect, Wang Yuanba can directly send someone to ask the Huashan Sect for help, without worrying whether the Huashan Sect will lend a hand.

“Ping’er, the Wang family doesn’t really care about the division. Whether it’s 30% or 10%, it doesn’t matter. The Golden Saber Sect doesn’t lack this money. It’s just that with this, the Golden Saber Sect will have a connection with the Huashan Sect. Consider it as the Golden Saber Sect’s surrender.”

After Wang Yuanba recounted everything, he waited quietly for Lin Pingzhi's reply.

Lin Pingzhi remained silent.

Seeing his reaction, Wang Yuanba said, "Ping'er, if this matter is causing you trouble, then so be it. The Wang family and your two uncles will still help you establish the escort agency. As for the share, the Wang family will not take a ten percent. After all, we are family, so saying such things is just being formal."

Wang Bofen, Wang Zhongqiang, and Wang Jiaju sighed inwardly, realizing that they could not reach an agreement.

"Grandpa misunderstood."

Lin Pingzhi quickly replied, "Since Grandfather has said so, I will definitely agree. I just don't know if Master will agree. I will inform Master and ask for his consent when Master returns."

A smile appeared on Wang Yuanba's face.

"That's good."

Having finally accomplished this important task, Wang Yuanba was able to put his mind at ease for the time being and got up to leave. Lin Pingzhi quickly got up to see him off.

"Father, weren't your last words a bit superfluous?"

On the way out, Wang Zhongqiang couldn't help but say, "What you said to Pingzhi at the end made my Golden Saber Sect sound too humble. I'm afraid Pingzhi will look down on us in the future."

Wang Yuanba glanced at him.

"Those words weren't meant for Ping'er, they were meant for Sect Leader Yue."

Chapter 612: The Nameless Letter

Wang Yuanba knew that Yue Buqun would know everything about what happened today, including every word he said.

If possible, Wang Yuanba really wanted to personally surrender to Yue Buqun, but he couldn't say these words himself; they could only be said through Lin Pingzhi.

"Let's go. Whether we succeed or fail depends on what Sect Leader Yue does."

Wang Yuanba said.

He's done everything he could; if that still doesn't work, then there's nothing more he can do.

Not long after Wang Yuanba left, Lin Pingzhi got up and went to his residence in Jiangning.

"Senior brother."

When Lin Pingzhi arrived, he saw Jiang Ning teaching Liu Zhao to read.

"what happened?"

Jiang Ning glanced at Lin Pingzhi and asked.

It's getting late. Normally, Lin Pingzhi should still be catching up with Wang Yuanba's family at this time. Why is he here?

"Uncle-Master Lin."

Liu Zhao quickly put down his book and bowed.

Lin Pingzhi nodded to Liu Zhao, then looked at Jiang Ning with a hesitant expression.

"Senior brother, I have something to tell you."

Jiang Ning asked, "What is it?"

Lin Pingzhi did not answer, his expression hesitant as if he had something difficult to say. Jiang Ning looked at him, then said to Liu Zhao, "Let's stop reading here for today."

"Yes, Master."

After Liu Zhao respectfully finished bowing, he left without asking any further questions.

Lin Pingzhi spoke only after Liu Zhao left.

"Senior brother, today my maternal grandfather's family mentioned to me the idea of ​​revitalizing my family's security escort business."

Jiang Ning nodded.

“I already know about this matter. Sect Leader Wang just told me today that this is your private matter, and as long as you have no objections, the Huashan Sect will not interfere too much.”

Lin Pingzhi continued, "Senior brother, besides this, my maternal grandfather has another request that concerns the Huashan Sect. He wants to obtain our master's permission, but I don't know how to do it, so I have to ask you for advice first."

"What request?"

Lin Pingzhi then recounted his conversation with Wang Yuanba in detail.

After listening, Jiang Ning looked at Lin Pingzhi.

What are your thoughts?

Lin Pingzhi cautiously said, "Senior brother, my maternal grandfather's family was threatened by the Demonic Sect not long ago, so it is understandable that they want to seek help from my Huashan Sect in this way."

Jiang Ning nodded upon hearing this, without saying anything more.

Looking at Jiang Ning's expression, Lin Pingzhi had no idea what Jiang Ning was thinking.

Lin Pingzhi himself was a disciple of the Huashan Sect, so he knew more about the sect's situation.

Currently, the Huashan Sect has virtually no assets to sustain its operations. Its expenses are mainly from the bounties earned from bandit suppression in previous years, as well as gold and silver from bandit strongholds and silver obtained from the Iron Palm Sect. However, most of these funds are used to help the people and care for children. But there will come a day when these funds will run out. Does this mean that the sect will be short of money again and Yue Buqun will have to go down the mountain to suppress bandits?

However, the bandit strongholds within Shaanxi have already been wiped out, so the only option for further suppression would be to target other areas.

For the Huashan Sect now, developing its power is important, but finding an industry that can sustain the sect's operation is also very important.

“Senior brother, I originally thought that I would revive the escort agency’s business. Once the agency opened a branch and made a profit, it would make annual donations to the sect. However, it would take an unknown amount of time if I relied solely on you. Now that my maternal grandfather’s family is willing to help, it will greatly shorten the time. Moreover, my maternal grandfather and his family are very willing, so it’s a win-win-win situation.”

After hesitating, Lin Pingzhi spoke again.

Jiang Ning glanced at him.

"Let Master decide on this matter after he returns."

Although Jiang Ning has been confirmed by Yue Buqun as the next leader of the Huashan Sect, Yue Buqun is currently the leader.

Jiang Ning knew what Lin Pingzhi was thinking; he was simply worried that Lin Pingzhi wouldn't agree.

When Lin Pingzhi brought up this matter, Jiang Ning did think of many things. For example, if he or Yue Buqun agreed, the Golden Saber Sect would have a relationship with his Huashan Sect. If this relationship lasted for a long time and Yue Buqun's generation and his generation were gone, and the Golden Saber Sect did something heinous because of the relationship with the Huashan Sect, but the Huashan Sect couldn't deal with the Golden Saber Sect because of its interests, and instead had to protect the Golden Saber Sect, then it would go against its original intention.

But as Jiang Ning thought about it, he realized he was worrying unnecessarily and stopped thinking about it.

Hearing Jiang Ning's answer, Lin Pingzhi felt somewhat uneasy.

Although my senior brother neither agreed nor refused, I don't know if Master will agree.

Lin Pingzhi thought to himself.

After Lin Pingzhi left, Jiang Ning did not make any other move. It was not yet time to sleep, so Jiang Ning sat for a while and then picked up a book to read.

A few days later.

Yue Buqun has finally returned.

He also brought back several scholars.

"Why is Master back so early?"

Upon learning of Yue Buqun's return, Jiang Ning, Linghu Chong, Lu Dayou, and other Huashan disciples went to greet him. Jiang Ning couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Although Yue Buqun's trip was supposed to be to invite a tutor to teach the children to read and write, he also said that he was going to purchase properties in several mansions. Normally, this would take a lot of time. How come he has returned so soon?

"After I arrived in Hanzhong Prefecture, the prefect of Hanzhong met with me. After learning what I had come for, he offered to help by writing letters to the prefects of other prefectures so that I wouldn't have to make another trip. That's why I returned ahead of schedule."

Yue Buqun laughed.

The current prefect of Hanzhong is a disciple of Chen Qingyuan. He had previously been instructed to allow the constables of Hanzhong Prefecture to learn martial arts from the Huashan Sect, so Yue Buqun naturally became acquainted with the prefect of Hanzhong.