"Well, instead of asking what parts are missing, I should ask what parts are left."
Ye Zan originally thought that True Lord Qinghong only had a few arms or something. After all, Shang Hongzhen also said before that True Lord Qinghong's injuries were not as severe as others thought, but he could never recover. However, after carefully understanding the specific situation, he realized that he was completely wrong, and then he said such a sentence in surprise and fun.
Just like Ye Zan said, it can't be said that True Lord Qinghong is missing any parts. In fact, the whole person is a bit ugly, with only a head and an arm left. The injury of the Qinghong True Lord was that he was split in half from his right shoulder. The lower half was naturally left in the Shiwan Mountain. Only the upper half of his head escaped back with a left arm. Qingyue Sword Sect.
I have to say that although this ascetic may not be very strong physically, his vitality is really quite tenacious. With such injuries, an ordinary person would have died on the spot, let alone being able to escape and survive for such a long time. Of course, it was also because Qinghong Zhenjun was injured diagonally from his right shoulder, so the heart in the remaining left half of his chest was still there. This was also a key to his survival.
Moreover, Qinghong Qingjun's ability to survive until now was not only due to his own cultivation. In fact, the Qingyue Sword Sect has used a large amount of resources to maintain the life of True Lord Qinghong over the years. It is precisely because of this that the Qingyue Sword Sect is still declining day by day despite the fact that "Qinghong Zhenjun is just in seclusion".
But there was nothing we could do about it. If True Lord Qinghong didn't use those resources to maintain his life, he would have been confirmed to have died early. Then the Qingyue Sword Sect will be directly reduced to a third-rate sect, and some of the resources it originally held, such as several spirit stone veins, will have to be given up to the "successors" who are leaving.
In fact, after Yuqing Sect became a second-rate sect, it was already qualified to ask Qingyue Sword Sect to hand over some mineral veins. However, the Yuqing Sect has better ways to make money, and it doesn't care about those few mineral veins that are almost exhausted. Therefore, the Yuqing Sect did not compete with the Qingyue Sword Sect for the ownership of the mineral veins, allowing the Qingyue Sword Sect to continue to obtain certain resources from it.
After that, the Wuzhu Sect also became a second-rate sect and was qualified to compete with the Qingyue Sword Sect for resource ownership. However, the Wuzhu Sect's foundation was too weak, and they were not sure about the life or death of True Lord Qinghong, so they did not fight with the Qingyue Sword Sect. However, what is certain is that when the Wuzhu Sect has developed for a period of time and has accumulated a certain amount of confidence, and has a greater demand for resources, the two sects will inevitably compete for it.
To be honest, since the Wuzhu Sect has become a second-rate sect, those within the Qingyue Sword Sect who know the true situation, from the headmaster to the elders, can simply describe their daily lives as gloomy and bleak. They all know that although the Yuqing Sect is stronger and developing faster, the Yuqing Sect will not take a fancy to the privileges and resources in their hands, but the Wuzhu Sect is different.
Fortunately, at this time, Shang Hongzhen suddenly learned the news about Qi Qianjun at the Dao Discussion Conference. Qi Qianjun's injuries back then were no lighter than those of True Lord Qinghong. So can True Lord Qinghong's injuries also be cured? With this idea in mind, Shang Hongzhen traveled thousands of miles to consult with the headmaster who stayed in the sect, and then ran to Ye Zan for help regardless of the risk of the news being leaked.
You know, if this news about Qingyue Sword Sect is spread, it will definitely be a fatal blow to Qingyue Sword Sect. Originally, with the former prestige of True Lord Qinghong, he could suppress other sects, especially the Wuzhu Sect. If people knew that True Lord Qinghong had become like this, not to mention other sects, the Wuzhu Sect alone would be enough to make the Qingyue Sword Sect drink a pot.
Therefore, at the beginning, Shang Hongzhen wanted to play some tricks to see if he could trick Ye Zan's words. However, what Ye Zan said next directly defeated Shang Hongzhen's army. Only Ye Zan himself could use that method, so he had to tell the truth. Of course, Ye Zan might also be telling lies. Shang Hongzhen hesitated for so long because he was wondering whether to take a gamble.
Considering that after Yuqing Sect became a second-rate sect, there was no action against Qingyue Sword Sect. Although this was probably because Yuqing Sect did not pay attention to Qingyue Sword Sect at all, it also gave Shang Hongzhen a chance to make a bet. Determination. After all, since the Yuqing Sect didn't take the Qingyue Sword Sect seriously, they might not do anything detrimental to the Qingyue Sword Sect after learning such news.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, now I have told you everything frankly. I hope that fellow Taoist can help regardless of the past suspicions!" After Shang Hongzhen finished telling the truth, he bowed deeply to Ye Zan and said.
"Oh, Lord Qinghong's injuries are actually..." Ye Zan paused here.
Shang Hongzhen's expression suddenly changed, and he asked with some urgency: "Fellow Daoist Ye, do you need any heavenly materials or earthly treasures? Although our Qingyue Sword Sect is not a wealthy sect, as long as we can restore the founder, we will do our best. No matter what.”
Shang Hongzhen's first thought was that the method of regenerating a severed limb might require some extremely rare treasure. After all, in this world, rebirth of a severed limb is still regarded as a heaven-defying secret technique like rebirth with blood, and it must be extremely demanding to perform.
However, Ye Zan then said: "Such an injury, as long as the person is still alive, it is not that difficult to cure."
Shang Hongzhen originally bowed to the ground and didn't even raise his head when he said those words. But when he heard Ye Zan's words behind him, he was so surprised that he straightened up like a jumping shrimp, with a face full of sadness. He asked with confidence: "Fellow Taoist, are you joking? Can Patriarch Qinghong's injury really be cured?"
"Why, it looks like you're not willing yet?" Ye Zan asked jokingly.
"No, I'm just too excited!" Shang Hongzhen quickly waved his hand and explained: "Over the years, it can be said that our sect has found countless strange people and tried countless legendary methods, but none of them have been able to achieve the slightest effect. Useful. So, when I heard such a positive answer from fellow Taoist, I couldn’t believe it was true. Please don’t be offended.”
"Haha," Ye Zan chuckled twice, shook his head and said, "Although I said that it is not difficult to heal an injury like Zhenjun Qinghong's, I did not say that we must take action! Therefore, Fellow Daoist Shang It’s better not to get excited yet.”
"What!" When Shang Hongzhen heard this, it was like a bucket of cold water poured over his head.
It's not surprising when you think about it. Although the Qingyue Sword Sect and the Yuqing Sect don't have any great hatred, their relationship is not very close. Moreover, in the past, the Jinguang Sect and the Wuzhu Sect made various obstacles to the Yuqing Sect, but the Qingyue Sword Sect just sat on the sidelines and watched, and even reached out to participate when it was beneficial. In this case, after the rise of Yuqing Sect, it was generous enough that it did not compete with Qingyue Sword Sect for the privileges and resources of second-rate sects.
But then, Ye Zan said slowly: "Of course, this matter is not out of the question. The key depends on what your sect can do for this, or what price you pay."
Ye Zan is not a philanthropist. Although he has mastered the medical technology in the scientific and technological world, he does not have any lofty ideals to help the world. Although, as he said, although Qinghong Zhenjun's injuries were scary, it wouldn't take much effort to treat him. However, he did not intend to treat the other party in a humanitarian spirit without caring about gains and losses. Therefore, there is no problem in letting him treat the patient, but the benefits are still indispensable.
Shang Hongzhen was so old that he could of course understand Ye Zan's meaning. The heart that he had originally raised was immediately relieved, and he quickly said: "Fellow Taoist, please rest assured. As long as you can heal Patriarch Qinghong, our Qingyue Sword Sect will be able to heal the Qinghong Patriarch." I will give everything I have to meet the requirements of fellow Taoists.”
It can be seen that Qingyue Sword Sect really wants to cure True Lord Qinghong's injury at all costs.
Of course, the Qingyue Sword Sect will not really engage in loss-making business. If True Lord Qinghong can recover, then the Qingyue Sword Sect's status will be stable. No matter what price we pay now, as long as True Lord Qinghong is in charge, Qingyue Sword Sect will have hope.
To be honest, even the Qingyue Sword Sect gave the entire sect to others, and everyone packed up and left the sect's blessed land. But as long as True Lord Qinghong is here, then no matter where the Qingyue Sword Sect is, it will be the second-rate sect, Qingyue Sword Sect, and the Qingyue Sword Sect will have a foothold in this Shenhua Realm.
"Well," Ye Zan nodded, and then said: "You don't need to be so exaggerated, Daoist Shang. I just don't want the people I heal to turn around and become the enemy of my Yuqing Sect. So, I want to let When I take action to treat True Lord Qinghong, your lord must first give me a trustworthy guarantee in this regard."
What is a trustworthy guarantee
In this world, even if it is a contract made in black and white, there is no powerful organization that can arbitrate disputes. Therefore, apart from swearing by the soul, I am afraid there is no guarantee that is worthy of trust. Therefore, Ye Zan's request is also very straightforward. You, the Qingyue Sword Sect, especially the True Lord Qinghong, must swear to me with your soul. Otherwise, no matter what promises you make verbally, they may change in the end and are not worthy of trust.
Ye Zan's request is not too much. After all, no one wants to heal someone on his side, only to have an enemy who wants to stab him. The Qingyue Sword Sect is itself a second-rate sect. Because of the seclusion of True Lord Qinghong, it has become a recluse in recent years. However, once Qingyue Sword Sect's side, Qinghong Zhenjun's strength recovers, Qingyue Sword Sect will be the most direct competitor of Yuqing Sect.
In fact, the Jade Qing Sect would never argue with the Qingyue Sword Sect. After all, Ye Zan has a very high vision and has no intention of letting Yu Qingzong stay at the second-rate level for a long time. However, it doesn't matter what you think. The key is what others think. If others think you are a threat to them, they will definitely take targeted actions, and Yu Qingzong will have to waste energy to counterattack.
Therefore, Ye Zan's request for the Qingyue Sword Sect to swear an oath with his soul can be regarded as a reasonable request.
However, such a request is not so easy for the Qingyue Sword Sect to accept. The Qingyue Sword Sect is an established second-rate sect after all. If they really take this oath as Ye Zan said, wouldn't it mean that they will follow the Yuqing Sect's lead in the future? Wouldn't that make him become the follower of Yuqing Sect
"Fellow Daoist Ye, can you really heal Patriarch Qinghong?" Shang Hongzhen confirmed to Ye Zan again, wanting to give himself a reason enough to agree to this request.
"That's natural. Isn't it enough to have the precedent of Qi Qianjun?" Although Ye Zan asked rhetorically, he undoubtedly gave an affirmative answer, and then said: "Actually, I don't need all of you to give me a guarantee, as long as Qinghong It’s enough if Zhenjun can make a guarantee.”
Ye Zan's last words seemed to lower his requirements, but in fact Qinghong Zhenjun alone was enough to represent the entire Qingyue Sword Sect. As long as True Lord Qinghong makes an oath with his soul, it doesn't matter whether the rest of the Qingyue Sword Sect makes an oath or not. Unless, at this time, another powerful soul from the Qingyue Sword Sect emerges and directly takes the place of True Lord Qinghong, but that is really unlikely.
"So, what kind of guarantee does Fellow Daoist Ye want?" Shang Hongzhen asked very cautiously. He didn't want his ancestor to work as an ox and horse for the Yuqing Sect after he was cured. If that were the case, I am afraid that True Lord Qinghong would not agree to make this oath. Even if there is no other way to deal with such injuries, the dignity of the powerful soul is also very important.
"Well, fellow Daoist Shang can rest assured. I don't want to humiliate True Lord Qinghong. I just hope that I will not save an enemy. Therefore, as long as True Lord Qinghong can guarantee that he will become an ally with our Yuqing Sect, From now on, no matter what the situation, the two sects can advance and retreat together, and that is enough."
That's right, Ye Zan just wanted to give Yu Qingzong another reliable ally.
After all, Yu Qingzong has too few friends here, and many of them are connected because of interests. If something big happens, those sects that are usually close to Yuqing Sect may not be reliable. Even for those sects, it is quite interesting to be able to avoid adding insult to injury.
In addition, the Arctic Sword Sect is far away, and on the other hand it is not trustworthy enough. The Arctic Sword Sect has definitely not given up looking for someone who can replace Ye Zan and control the Arctic Immortal Palace. On the side of the Great Freedom Sect, everyone is usually like a dragon but never sees the end. With the little affection between Ye Zan and the Lin family siblings, it may not be possible for the Great Freedom Sect to completely side with the Yuqing Sect.
Therefore, it is very necessary for the current Yuqing Sect to be able to use the powerful binding force of the Soul Oath to draw a firm ally to the Yuqing Sect.