ragginovel Chapter 2604 Yunbo Association
Chapter 2604 Yunbo Association
Chapter 2604 Yunbo Association
The Taiping Token is a token shaped like a copper coin, round on the outside and square on the inside. It is made of a unique material and contains a mysterious energy. It is the unique mark of the Huangting Dao.
With the Peace Token, the Burning Crystal Sect will be able to participate in the Yellow Court Gathering one hundred days later, and will also be qualified to get involved in this matter.
“If Elder Qin hadn’t appeared to help, I’m afraid I would have had to throw away this Peace Token. Elder Qin should have had a share in it too,” Mu Hongsheng seemed determined to drag Qin Sang into the mess.
Qin Sang asked curiously, "Can the Peace Token also be shared?"
“One Peace Token allows three cultivators to participate in the Yellow Court Gathering. As long as a reason is given, the Yellow Court Sect will not investigate further. This is also to facilitate the Heavenly Market Ruins,” Mu Hongsheng explained.
Once the matter was exposed, Huang Tingdao could no longer pretend to be deaf and dumb. With Huang Tingdao's strength, he only needed to take care of Tian Shi Xu and Duan Hong Island.
Duanhong Island did not make a statement, but many sects from Tian Shi Xu gathered here and joined forces with other sects and independent cultivators to put pressure on Huang Ting Dao, which created quite a stir.
Huang Tingdao's move can be seen as giving an explanation to all parties. It is conceivable that most of the Taiping Orders will eventually fall into the hands of Tianshixu.
Inside the Heavenly Market, various sects form a dense network, intertwined with each other, their relationships intricate and complex. No matter what the matter, once it involves the Heavenly Market, it must go through a complicated process of negotiation, and in the end, most of the time, the result is a shared benefit and equal distribution of spoils.
This is the rule of the alliance, and also the nature of a 'merchant,' and there will be no exception in this matter. At that time, a Peace Token will no longer represent the interests of a single sect.
When the Peace Token was discovered, the three parties initially considered joining forces to control it. However, the three sects had very little contact before and lacked a foundation of trust. Moreover, they each had their own allies, and three slots were clearly not enough to go around. In the end, the talks broke down.
Qin Sang neither confirmed nor denied this, and did not express her opinion on the spot.
Although he was very interested in Huang Tingdao's schemes, he was new to the area and wanted to understand the situation before deciding what to do.
As they spoke, they continued flying westward.
Suddenly, the bell on one of the female disciples' wrists began to shake, producing a series of clear, ringing sounds.
Her face lit up with joy, "Master's palace is just ahead!"
Qin Sang had also sensed that a colossal creature was breaking through the wind and sea ahead, rapidly approaching. It should be the palace of Young Master Yan of the Burning Crystal Sect.
It seems Mu Hongsheng had already sought help from his fellow disciples. As long as they hold out until Young Master Yan arrives, the crisis will resolve itself. No wonder he was still trying his best to stall for time even though he knew there was no way to escape.
They increased their speed, and after flying for a short while, they saw a tall building in front of them. This building moved with remarkable stability as it rode the wind.
On the upper floor of the tower, a man was seen leaning on the railing, gazing in their direction. He was nine feet tall, dressed in a white robe with a cinched waist, his eyebrows as black as ink, exuding an extraordinary aura. He was none other than Young Master Yan of the Burning Crystal Sect. Upon seeing the group, he smiled and welcomed them out of the palace.
Although Mu Hongsheng was the senior brother, Young Master Yan's cultivation had not only surpassed that of the previous generation, but he had also been designated by Sect Master Li as the next successor of the Burning Crystal Sect. Therefore, before Young Master Yan could even bow to him, Mu Hongsheng flew forward.
After whispering a few words to each other, the two walked up to Qin Sang, and Mu Hongsheng introduced them.
Young Master Yan smiled broadly, “Since returning from Kanzhou, Madam has repeatedly mentioned Elder Qin, saying that Elder Qin contributed four-tenths of the merits to ‘Luohua Dream Interpretation’ and praising his achievements in weapon crafting. She has visited the Five Elements Alliance many times since then, hoping to meet Elder Qin, but has never had the chance, which is a great pity! Madam will be overjoyed to see Elder Qin.”
The Burning Crystal Sect is being a bit too enthusiastic.
It's unclear whether what this young sect leader Yan said is true or just empty praise.
Even if it was a case of flattery to the point of ruin, Qin Sang deserved it. He said, "I dare not," and added, "Is Lady Shuanghua also here?"
Young Master Yan nodded and said, "My wife and I received our master's decree and came here together to cooperate with Senior Brother Mu. We have established a training ground outside the Wind Sea. My wife is setting up the training ground. My senior brother and I entered the Wind Sea together to search for the Peace Token. We thought that splitting up would give us a better chance of success, but we almost caused a disaster. We were fortunate to have Elder Qin to save us!"
With that, he invited Qin Sang to ascend the palace, and then the palace turned around and headed towards Fenghai.
Upon learning that he would soon be able to meet Lady Shuanghua, Qin Sang couldn't help but sigh, "Thinking back to the day when I discussed the art of weapon crafting with Lady Shuanghua and a few fellow Daoists, Lady Shuanghua's witty remarks greatly inspired me, and my weapon crafting skills improved significantly afterward. Looking back, it was already more than a thousand years ago."
They ascended to the top floor of the palace, to a grand hall, exquisitely furnished and used for receiving guests.
The younger generation was all dismissed, leaving only the three of them.
Upon hearing this, both Young Master Yan and Mu Hongsheng echoed their sentiments, lamenting how quickly time flies, like a fleeting moment.
The palace could move at an extremely fast speed, no less than those flying boats and magic ships, speeding through the southeast wind.
The three sat inside the palace, barely feeling the jolt. As they talked, they kept some of their attention focused outside the palace to avoid their enemies coming to ambush them.
Fortunately, no one blocked the way.
'boom!'
The palace finally flew out of the Xunfeng Sea.
Qin Sang stopped talking, got up and walked out of the main hall, leaning on the railing and gazing into the distance.
The moment the palace burst out of the wind and sea, it was as if it had broken through a green barrier. The sky suddenly brightened, and the view opened up. In front of it, the land stretched to the horizon, with mountains stretching endlessly across the land.
Unfortunately, this place is still heavily influenced by the Xun wind. You can see the Xun wind piling up high in the sky, like a blue curtain. The surrounding gales are endless, ravaging this land, making it a desolate place.
The scene before us was no different from the one during the typhoon season.
Qin Sang looked around and, just as Mu Hongsheng had said, there were many places in the mountains where spiritual light was shining, clearly indicating the activities of cultivators. This desolate place had become lively as a result.
You can even see that some mountain peaks have already been protected by protective formations, and pavilions and towers are being built.
Qin Sang knew very well that the Dao Court had no intention of pacifying the Xunfeng Sea for the time being. Whether the scene before him was a farce or a testament to the long-term vision of the sects in Xunzhou, the sheer enthusiasm was admirable.
Back then, Qin Sang set a plan for Qingyang Zhi to "rely on the Heavenly Department and open up trade routes". Therefore, he had no prejudice against the sects in Xunzhou and even wanted Qingyang Zhi to learn more in Xunzhou.
"The training ground chosen by Senior Brother Mu is over there," Young Master Yan ordered the palace to turn around, walked to Qin Sang's side, and pointed ahead.
After flying for another half hour, they saw strange peaks jutting out ahead. The three stone peaks looked as if they had been carved by a knife and axe, arranged in the order of the three elements.
A ray of light enveloped the stone peak, shielding it from the fierce winds, and cultivators were busy inside.
"Fellow Daoist Mu has excellent eyesight!" Qin Sang praised.
Along the way, we saw many temples designated by the sects in Xunzhou, but few could compare with this one.
Mu Hongsheng said smugly, "Thanks to the timely reminder from the sect leader, I was able to seize this precious land by striking first."
As they spoke, the palace broke through the rosy light and hovered above the temple.
As the group walked down to the lower palace, they saw a female cultivator in palace attire leading disciples of the Burning Crystal Sect who had been waiting for some time.
Qin Sang recognized at a glance that the elegantly dressed and graceful woman in front of her was none other than Lady Shuanghua.
"I have met Elder Qin. Since we parted at Luohua Temple years ago, Elder Qin's demeanor remains as elegant as ever."
Lady Shuanghua glanced around and gave Qin Sang a graceful bow.
Qin Sang smiled slightly, "In my opinion, Madam is even better than before!"
The noblewoman before me is a completely different person from the cold and aloof Lady Shuanghua of yesteryear.
Seeing Qin Sang's smile, Madam Shuanghua blushed slightly. "Elder Qin, please forgive my rudeness. Back then, my widow and I were abandoned and wandered to Kanzhou. My daughter and I depended on each other for survival, with no one to rely on. I could only pretend to be aloof and dare not get close to people, lest I be targeted by those with ulterior motives."
As she spoke, she glanced at Young Master Yan, her eyes filled with resentment.
Young Master Yan's expression froze, his scalp tingling. He quickly interrupted their reminiscing and invited Qin Sang to visit the dojo, saying, "The dojo is not yet completed, and the place is crude. It is hardly worthy of Elder Qin's approval..."
The training ground wasn't large, and they quickly toured it. However, it was clear that the Burning Crystal Sect had put a lot of thought into establishing this training ground; it wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a long-term plan.
……
The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely at the banquet.
After the banquet, Qin Sang readily complied and settled into the quiet room prepared for him by the Burning Crystal Sect.
Late at night, in a quiet room.
Qin Sang sat cross-legged on the cloud couch, slightly circulating his true energy to dispel the smell of alcohol, and pondered in silence.
During the day, he gained a general understanding of the situation in Xunzhou from the words of the Fenjingmen. The young sect leader Yan and Mu Hongsheng were trying to persuade him, or the Five Elements Alliance behind him, to participate in the Huangting Conference.
Qin Sang did not leave immediately. Firstly, he did have such thoughts, and secondly, according to his agreement with Yuan Zhenjun, he also wanted to open a secret residence nearby to connect Gengchuzhi and Qingyangzhi in the future.
I thought opening a secret chamber wouldn't be difficult, but it's so crowded now that all the good spots have been taken.
Thinking of this, Qin Sang walked out of the meditation room and up the stone steps to the top of the mountain. The Burning Crystal Sect had set up a protective array around the mountain, and the exit was located at the top of the mountain. After all, Qin Sang was a guest, so it was better to go through the main entrance.
Upon reaching the mountaintop, they unexpectedly encountered Young Master Yan.
Young Master Yan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sky. He saw a large, silvery moon in the mid-sky, indicating he was enjoying the moon. Sensing Qin Sang's arrival, he turned to look at him. "Elder Qin, you also have the refined taste to come and admire the moon?"
Qin Sang looked up and saw the full moon in the sky, and couldn't help but think of Qingyang Zhi.
The stars and moon are invisible on the ground in the northern region of Xunzhou. It was only after the protective array of the Burning Crystal Sect dispersed the surrounding Xun winds that the moonlight was able to shine down.
He calmed the ripples in his heart and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Yan, were you kicked out by your wife?"
In the midst of the banquet, Young Master Yan exposed his family's dirty laundry.
It turns out that Lady Shuanghua took her daughter and left for Kanzhou because of a family matter.
Back then, when Young Master Yan's master, Master Li, wanted to get the Burning Crystal Sect to join the Heavenly Market, he needed to ask the original members of the Heavenly Market to recommend him. The process was going very smoothly until one of the sects with the highest status made a request: Young Master Yan had to marry one of their women, and she had to be their principal wife.
Young Master Yan and Madam Shuanghua were childhood sweethearts, deeply in love, and had long been married as Daoist partners.
This kind of marriage alliance is already commonplace within Tian Shi Xu, and it is the best way to bind interests together. Moreover, this woman is also a direct descendant of that sect, and her talent and appearance are both top-notch, making her a perfect match for Young Master Yan.
For the Burning Crystal Sect, establishing this marriage alliance would immediately provide them with a reliable ally in the Heavenly Market, making it a wise move.
Lady Shuanghua was strong-willed. While Sect Leader Li was still hesitating, she learned of this matter and immediately left home, heading to Kanzhou!
Later, due to various reasons, the Burning Crystal Sect failed to join the Heavenly Market, and the marriage alliance came to an end. Young Sect Master Yan personally went to Kanzhou to find his wife and swore an oath before finally bringing Lady Shuanghua home.
Young Master Yan repeatedly bowed and begged for forgiveness, saying, "It was my fault, I'm sorry, Madam! Elder Qin has made a fool of yourself with this family scandal."
"Madam's affection for Fellow Daoist Yan is so deep that it's the envy of everyone!"
Qin Sang also went up to the top of the mountain. After chatting for a few minutes, he asked, "I was just about to ask Fellow Daoist Yan about someone. I wonder if you have heard of the Yu family of the Cloud Boat Society?"
Back then, Yu Chang'en and Qingyang Zhi collaborated, and Yu Chang'en once said that the Yu family was backed by the Yunbo Society, which had considerable influence in Xunzhou.
It was only because the Yu family had the backing of the Yunbo Association that they had the opportunity to contact the alien race, and thus met a powerful member of the Water Tribe, which led to their encounter with Qin Sang at the Yuanqiao Dharma Assembly.
"Is Elder Qin referring to the Cloud Boat Gathering at Immortal Lake?"
Young Master Yan knew as expected.
Xianlin Lake is located in the southeast of Xunzhou. It is actually part of the East Sea. The lake water is all saltwater. It was created by cultivators using great supernatural powers to enclose the sea and create land, forming a sea lake. The Yunbo Association is the largest power in Xianlin Lake.
The Cloud Ship Association is not a sect, but rather an alliance similar to the Heavenly Market Ruins, composed of multiple sects and families surrounding Immortal Lake. The Cloud Ship Association and the Heavenly Market Ruins are not rivals; their influence only extends to Immortal Lake and its surrounding area, making them regional overlords.
However, some of these sects are not only members of the Cloud Ship Society, but also members of the Heavenly Market, with each having elements of the other. This situation is very common in Xunzhou.
Coincidentally, the Burning Crystal Sect's mountain gate is not far from Immortal Lake. Therefore, upon hearing that Yunbo had met the Yu family, Young Sect Master Yan immediately knew which one Qin Sang was referring to.
"Elder Qin also has a connection with the Yu family?" Young Master Yan asked curiously.
"good."
Qin Sang explained, “When I was in Kanzhou, I had many dealings with the alien race. The Yu family is also quite capable, and they have done business with the alien race. Therefore, I have some friendship with Fellow Daoist Yu Chang'en. I came to Xunzhou to travel and originally intended to visit Fellow Daoist Yu, but I was unexpectedly trapped in the Wind Sea. After this matter is settled, I want to go to Xianlin Lake.”
"I see!" Young Sect Master Yan exclaimed in realization. "I've long heard of Fellow Daoist Yu's name. He's incredibly skilled in social maneuvering and extremely courageous. It's said he traveled alone across the ocean to the alien race, befriending many of their powerful members. For a time, the Yu family flourished under his leadership, becoming famous throughout Xianlin Lake. However..."
Suddenly, Young Master Yan changed his tone and said hesitantly, "This Fellow Daoist Yu and the Yu family are probably not having a good time right now."
"Ok?"
Qin Sang frowned slightly. "Has the Yu family encountered some trouble?"