Chapter 89: Powerful Ally - Top-Tier Sect Stormy Rain Sect
Upon hearing this, Wu Gangfei clung to it like a lifeline.
Right!
Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect would definitely not stand by and do nothing.
They are backed by the Heavenly Water Sect, and the Heavenly Water Sect does not have a good relationship with Qingxuan Sect.
For any reason, they would not side with Qingxuan Sect.
In fact, they are more likely to help the Heavy Weapon Sect.
"However, I reckon they won't help easily. It's likely we'll have to pay a hefty price," the middle-aged elder said in a deep voice.
The surrounding elders waved their hands dismissively, "Our Heavy Weapon Sect has money. If it comes to it, we'll just send them money. As long as the price is high enough, why wouldn't they help?"
Wu Gangfei cursed, "Do you know how many spirit stones are left in the sect's treasury?! Our business has been taken by Qingxuan Sect. Where do we have money?!"
The elders were extremely embarrassed.
They hadn't realized even the spirit stones were depleted.
"Each of you takes a share of the sect's profits every month and has amassed wealth. Now it's time for you to contribute to the sect!"
Wu Gangfei said coldly, "Each of you must hand over a supreme-grade profound treasure!"
"If you can't produce one, go find one! I'm giving you one month. Each of you must bring at least one supreme-grade profound treasure!"
The elders lamented.
Some lowered their eyes, harboring different thoughts.
"Yes, we will withdraw now." The elders left, each with their own plans.
...
Thunder Crystal Mine.
Another new day.
Shen Mo stretched and routinely came to check Wu Leng's life panel.
"Hmm? It has indeed changed."
[Name: Wu Leng]
[Cultivation Level: Entry-Level Core Formation Stage]
[Fates: Sect Disciple, Lucky Star, Brilliant Mind, Heir to Artifact Path, Green Wood Blood Body]
[Destiny: Stopped at Minor Accomplishment in Core Formation Stage. Due to his sect, the Heavy Weapon Sect, being annexed by Feishuang Sect, and his father being killed by Feishuang Sect, he vows revenge. However, his plot is exposed, and he dies two years later in an ambush by Feishuang Sect cultivators.]
[Recent Opportunity: One month later, the Heavy Weapon Sect sends elders to Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect with many treasures. The two sects help the Heavy Weapon Sect pressure Qingxuan Sect, resulting in Wu Leng's release.]
Shen Mo shook his head.
It seems the Heavy Weapon Sect cannot escape being annexed, regardless of the outcome.
The difference lies in who annexes them.
Even if Qingxuan Sect doesn't act, the nearby top-tier sect Feishuang Sect will.
At this moment, Wu Leng suddenly spoke, "Shen Mo, Qingxuan Sect is about to face great calamity, and you don't even know it?"
"If you are willing to send me back to the Heavy Weapon Sect, I can point you to a way out."
Shen Mo chuckled.
"You want to say that the Heavy Weapon Sect has already sought external aid, and our Qingxuan Sect cannot resist?"
Wu Leng raised his eyebrows.
He didn't expect Shen Mo to figure it out so quickly.
Wu Leng said coldly, "Indeed. Feishuang Sect will not sit by and watch the Heavy Weapon Sect weaken. Even if the elders of the Heavy Weapon Sect are useless, they will certainly think of seeking external aid."
"How can a mere second-tier sect like Qingxuan Sect resist a top-tier sect like Feishuang Sect?"
Shen Mo's expression remained calm, "If it were just Qingxuan Sect, we certainly couldn't resist."
"But the Qingxuan Sect of today is not what it used to be."
He smiled faintly and turned to leave.
Leaving Wu Leng full of confusion.
Since being captured, Wu Leng had been imprisoned in the mine's jail.
He had no idea that Qingxuan Sect had acquired the Crystal Refining Technique and had taken over much of the Heavy Weapon Sect's business.
To him, Qingxuan Sect was still just an ordinary second-tier sect.
At best, it had some remnants of its former glory from the Five Gates of Xujiang.
But now, Qingxuan Sect was entirely different.
It had money and people!
Shen Mo returned to his room and casually ordered a steward, "Go fetch Elder Li."
"Yes, sir!"
Moments later, Shen Mo met with Elder Li in his room.
### Chapter 89: Powerful Ally - Top-Tier Sect Stormy Rain Sect
Upon hearing this, Wu Gangfei clung to it like a lifeline.
Right!
Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect would definitely not stand by and do nothing.
They are backed by the Heavenly Water Sect, and the Heavenly Water Sect does not have a good relationship with Qingxuan Sect.
For any reason, they would not side with Qingxuan Sect.
In fact, they are more likely to help the Heavy Weapon Sect.
"However, I reckon they won't help easily. It's likely we'll have to pay a hefty price," the middle-aged elder said in a deep voice.
The surrounding elders waved their hands dismissively, "Our Heavy Weapon Sect has money. If it comes to it, we'll just send them money. As long as the price is high enough, why wouldn't they help?"
Wu Gangfei cursed, "Do you know how many spirit stones are left in the sect's treasury?! Our business has been taken by Qingxuan Sect. Where do we have money?!"
The elders were extremely embarrassed.
They hadn't realized even the spirit stones were depleted.
"Each of you takes a share of the sect's profits every month and has amassed wealth. Now it's time for you to contribute to the sect!"
Wu Gangfei said coldly, "Each of you must hand over a supreme-grade profound treasure!"
"If you can't produce one, go find one! I'm giving you one month. Each of you must bring at least one supreme-grade profound treasure!"
The elders lamented.
Some lowered their eyes, harboring different thoughts.
"Yes, we will withdraw now." The elders left, each with their own plans.
...
Thunder Crystal Mine.
Another new day.
Shen Mo stretched and routinely came to check Wu Leng's life panel.
"Hmm? It has indeed changed."
[Name: Wu Leng]
[Cultivation Level: Entry-Level Core Formation Stage]
[Fates: Sect Disciple, Lucky Star, Brilliant Mind, Heir to Artifact Path, Green Wood Blood Body]
[Destiny: Stopped at Small Success in Core Formation Stage. Due to his sect, the Heavy Weapon Sect, being annexed by Feishuang Sect, and his father being killed by Feishuang Sect, he vows revenge. However, his plot is exposed, and he dies two years later in an ambush by Feishuang Sect cultivators.]
[Recent Opportunity: One month later, the Heavy Weapon Sect sends elders to Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect with many treasures. The two sects help the Heavy Weapon Sect pressure Qingxuan Sect, resulting in Wu Leng's release.]
Shen Mo shook his head.
It seems the Heavy Weapon Sect cannot escape being annexed, regardless of the outcome.
The difference lies in who annexes them.
Even if Qingxuan Sect doesn't act, the nearby top-tier sect Feishuang Sect will.
At this moment, Wu Leng suddenly spoke, "Shen Mo, Qingxuan Sect is about to face great calamity, and you don't even know it?"
"If you are willing to send me back to the Heavy Weapon Sect, I can point you to a way out."
Shen Mo chuckled.
"You want to say that the Heavy Weapon Sect has already sought external aid, and our Qingxuan Sect cannot resist?"
Wu Leng raised his eyebrows.
He didn't expect Shen Mo to figure it out so quickly.
Wu Leng said coldly, "Indeed. Feishuang Sect will not sit by and watch the Heavy Weapon Sect weaken. Even if the elders of the Heavy Weapon Sect are useless, they will certainly think of seeking external aid."
"How can a mere second-tier sect like Qingxuan Sect resist a top-tier sect like Feishuang Sect?"
Shen Mo's expression remained calm, "If it were just Qingxuan Sect, we certainly couldn't resist."
"But the Qingxuan Sect of today is not what it used to be."
He smiled faintly and turned to leave.
Leaving Wu Leng full of confusion.
Since being captured, Wu Leng had been imprisoned in the mine's jail.
He had no idea that Qingxuan Sect had acquired the Crystal Refining Technique and had taken over much of the Heavy Weapon Sect's business.
To him, Qingxuan Sect was still just an ordinary second-tier sect.
At best, it had some remnants of its former glory from the Five Gates of Xujiang.
But now, Qingxuan Sect was entirely different.
It had money and people!
Shen Mo returned to his room and casually ordered a steward, "Go fetch Elder Li."
"Yes, sir!"
Moments later, Shen Mo met with Elder Li in his room.
"Young Sect Master, why did you call for me?" Elder Li asked promptly.
With Shen Mo repeatedly outmaneuvering the Heavy Weapon Sect, his standing in her eyes had risen significantly.
So when Shen Mo summoned her this time, she came without hesitation or questions.
Shen Mo asked, "Besides selling our Crystal Refining Artifacts to small sects like the Iron Fist Sect, we should have sold them to more distant places as well, right?"
Elder Li nodded, "Yes, I was just about to tell you. We've already made contact with Stormy Rain Sect!"
Shen Mo nodded slightly.
He was well aware of the situation in Xujiang Prefecture.
Naturally, he knew about Stormy Rain Sect.
Stormy Rain Sect is a top-tier sect located to the north of Feishuang Sect, about three hundred miles from Qingxuan Sect.
On the border between Stormy Rain Sect and Feishuang Sect lies a resource-rich forest.
Therefore, these two sects have always been in constant friction and conflict.
This highlights the importance of Crystal Refining Artifacts.
However, the only nearby producer of Crystal Refining Artifacts was the Heavy Weapon Sect.
But since the Heavy Weapon Sect was closer to Feishuang Sect, it was reluctant to sell Crystal Refining Artifacts to Stormy Rain Sect due to Feishuang Sect's influence.
Stormy Rain Sect lacked a steady supply of Crystal Refining Artifacts.
But Feishuang Sect had one.
As a result, Stormy Rain Sect had been suppressed by Feishuang Sect in recent years.
Now, with a new source of Crystal Refining Artifacts, Stormy Rain Sect was naturally eager.
"Is the trading process sufficiently secret?" Shen Mo asked.
Elder Li nodded repeatedly, "Rest assured, we took a detour and didn't enter Feishuang Sect's territory. We chose an abandoned bandit stronghold as the trading location. The entire process was concealed, and no one knows our Crystal Refining Artifacts were sold to Stormy Rain Sect."
Shen Mo nodded in satisfaction.
He knew that for Qingxuan Sect's business to grow strong, it needed powerful allies.
Stormy Rain Sect, having a grudge against Feishuang Sect and lacking Crystal Refining Artifacts, was the perfect ally.
Shen Mo tapped the table lightly, "I see. The Heavy Weapon Sect is at its last gasp. They will likely offer many treasures to seek aid from Feishuang Sect and Lingxi Sect."
"Lingxi Sect is not a concern, but Feishuang Sect is a top-tier sect. We cannot withstand them."
"Elder Li, inform Stormy Rain Sect that when the time comes, we hope they can cause some trouble to distract Feishuang Sect, preventing them from aiding the Heavy Weapon Sect. That would be enough."
Elder Li nodded, "During our last trade with Stormy Rain Sect, they gave us a Twin Communication Crystal. I can communicate with them right now."
"Good, do it now," Shen Mo nodded.
The Twin Communication Crystal is similar to the Parent-Child Communication Crystal.
The difference is that the Parent-Child Communication Crystal has a clear hierarchy, with the parent crystal able to remotely shatter the child crystal.
But with the Twin Communication Crystal, holders of the crystals are equal.
Stormy Rain Sect gifting a Twin Communication Crystal clearly showed their sincerity.
After a brief communication, Elder Li said in surprise, "Young Sect Master, Stormy Rain Sect agreed, but they have one request… They want to meet you."
Shen Mo was taken aback, "Meet me?"
"Yes…" Elder Li's expression was peculiar, "They said it was a request from the Demoness."
Immediately, Shen Mo envisioned the enchanting beauty whose every move could make one's heart race.
He chuckled, "Alright, let them report the time and place. If they want to meet, then I'll meet them."
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