Looking back at the beginning, the reason why the Yuqing Sect wanted to annex the Jinguang Sect was, on the one hand, it was indeed for its own development needs, and on the other hand, it was also to solve its worries.
You must know that the Yuqing Sect at that time had just been promoted to the realm of Yuanshen, which meant that the Yuqing Sect had also entered the threshold of a second-rate sect.
However, the "second-rate sect" is only in name. The real foundation of the Yuqing Sect itself is still the foundation of the original third-rate sect. If it develops step by step, let alone developing to the current level, even if it wants to reach the scale of Qingyue Sword Sect, it will probably take tens to hundreds of years.
The Yuqing Sect annexed the Jinguang Sect, and the resources of the two families were merged into one, and the talents were also supplemented to a certain extent. Although it was still not as good as the real second-rate sects, it at least saved more than ten years of accumulation time.
At the same time, recruiting those members of the Golden Light Sect also prevents those people from losing control and going to extremes to do anything. Although those people are those in the Qi Refining and Foundation Building realm, no one can be sure that no one will be able to make a difference in the future. Ye Zan didn't want to use the method of eradicating the weeds. After all, the people of the Jinguang Sect were also members of the Yuqing Sect, so he simply gathered them together, which could be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.
But now, the development of Yuqing Sect is on the right track, and its foundation is no worse than other second-rate sects. Naturally, there is no need to risk the world's disapproval to annex the Wuzhu Sect. After all, there is an excuse for annexing the Jinguang Sect, but annexing the Wuzhu Sect simply has little benefit, and it will cause a lot of trouble for nothing.
After the two parties greeted each other, when Mr. Peng sat down at the guest table, Wu Changsheng asked with a somewhat cordial tone: "I wonder if Master Peng is here this time, but is there anything important?"
There was a wry smile on Mr. Peng's face, and he looked a little embarrassed. He raised his hands and said, "Master Wu, I really want to ask for something when I come here next time."
Peng Gong couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Thinking about the past, looking at the present, in just a few years, the Yuqing Sect, which was suppressed by two factions, has now become an existence that he needs to look up to. It feels like a bully who always bullied others when he was a child, but when he grows up, he begs the people he bullied to give him a bite of food. Although the other party has no intention of settling old scores, anyone who still has a little sense of shame may not be able to avoid being embarrassed.
To be honest, if it weren't for the sect and the disciples in the sect, Mr. Peng really wouldn't want to step into the Yuqing Sect at all.
"What did Uncle Peng say? Our two sects have the same origin. If there is any matter, we can just take care of it. As long as it is within the power of our sect, we will not refuse. Don't say anything about asking for anything." "There was no trace of pride on Wu Changsheng's face, and his tone seemed quite sincere.
Although in the past, when Yuqing Sect was still a third-rate sect, Wu Changsheng probably thought more than once that if Yuqing Sect becomes prosperous in the future, I will do whatever you want me to do if you come before me. However, at this time, Wu Changsheng no longer had that thought. The two sides were completely in two worlds, so what was the point of worrying about it.
A rich man with a billionaire family shows off his wealth to a beggar and gets psychological pleasure from it? Such a person must have such a perverted psychology!
Of course, just because Wu Changsheng didn't intend to settle old scores, it didn't mean that he really wanted to help the Wuzhu Sect regardless of reward, so he still said "to the best of his ability". This "within one's ability" does not mean to go all out, but it is something that can be interpreted according to one's own will. Even if I were asked to pick up a needle from the ground, I can say that I really don't have time, so it is beyond my ability.
Of course, Mr. Peng could also hear the meaning of "within one's ability". After all, this is a commonly used polite expression. However, he couldn't care about anything, at least that's what people said, it was better to just refuse.
"Headmaster Wu, that's it, I sent..." Peng Gong then wanted to tell the purpose of his visit.
However, at this moment, a Yuqing disciple came to report that Shang Hongzhen, the Yuan Ying ancestor of the Qingyue Sword Sect, was asking for an audience outside the mountain gate.
Someone from the Qingyue Sword Sect is also here? Hearing this news, Ye Zan was not too surprised. After all, he had been issuing "recruitment revelations" for a while. It’s not clear yet whether Duke Peng of the Wuzhu Sect came after reading the announcement, but Shang Hongzhen of the Qingyue Sword Sect probably came because of the announcement.
The Qingyue Sword Sect is ranked at the bottom of the second-rate sect. The reason why it can stay in the ranks of the second-rate sect is simply because no one knows whether their powerful soul is alive or dead. Anyway, the Qingyue Sword Sect is said to be in seclusion, and it stays closed for hundreds of years. It's not easy for others to test it, so let's just consider them a second-rate sect. Anyway, at least the Qingyue Sword Sect still has the foundation, and maybe one day someone will be promoted to the realm of Yuanshen.
Soon, Shang Hongzhen, led by Yuqing disciples, also came to Yuqing Hall.
Seeing that Mr. Peng was there, Shang Hongzhen did not show any surprise. Instead, he seemed to be relieved and looked at Mr. Peng with a knowing smile.
However, Shang Hongzhen's smile made Peng Gong laugh inexplicably. However, it was not easy to ask anything at this time. He could only wait and see what kind of medicine Shang Hongzhen sold.
"I've met Headmaster Wu, I've met Fellow Daoist Ye!" Shang Hongzhen walked into the middle and greeted Wu Changsheng and Ye Zan.
"You are so polite, Fellow Daoist Shang. We did not greet you from afar, so please forgive me, Elder Shang." Wu Changsheng stood up and said to Shang Hongzhen.
"Don't dare, I'm taking the liberty to come here this time, please don't take offense at Headmaster Wu." Shang Hongzhen said quickly.
After the two parties greeted each other, Shang Hongzhen was let next to Mr. Peng. Shang Hongzhen raised his hands and said, "I met Taoist Peng. I rushed over as soon as I got the news. I didn't expect that I was one step too late for Mr. Peng."
Peng Gong stood up in confusion, returned the gift with his hands, and said, "I have seen fellow Taoist Shang. What news did you have?"
However, Shang Hongzhen smiled and did not answer Peng Gong. It was not that he had any ideas, but that the occasion was not suitable for them to talk too much. So Shang Hongzhen just shook his head and smiled, thinking that Mr. Peng still couldn't let go of his face, so he turned around and sat on the chair next to Mr. Peng.
Before Shang Hongzhen started talking, another Yuqing disciple came, saying that the old monk of Guangfa Sect, Master Wu'an, was also here.
Wu Changsheng was a little surprised. After all, Ye Zan had not had time to tell him about the "recruitment revelation" issued in the Virtual God Realm. But when people come, you can't turn them away. He immediately asked his disciples to invite Master Wu'ai to come in.
Seeing Yuqing's disciple take the order and go out, Shang Hongzhen laughed in a low voice: "Haha, I didn't expect that the old monk Wu'ai is not slow at all."
Peng Gong became more and more confused. He couldn't help but turned away and asked Shang Hongzhen in a suppressed voice: "Fellow Daoist Shang, do you know why Master Wu'an is here?"
Shang Hongzhen glanced at Mr. Peng and said, "Isn't it the same purpose as you and me?"
"You and me?" Mr. Peng was obviously puzzled.
Seeing Peng Gong's expression, Shang Hong was really a little surprised and asked: "Why, could it be that Fellow Daoist Peng came here because of the announcement in the Virtual God Realm?"
"Announcement? What announcement? I'm just..." Peng Gong became more and more confused.
Although the conversations between Shang Hongzhen and Peng Gong were all conducted in a low voice, this was just due to etiquette habits. In fact, everyone is the ancestor of Nascent Soul. As long as they speak out, no matter how low-pressure the sound is, others can hear it.
Ye Zan over there heard the conversation between the two people and immediately understood that Shang Hongzhen did come because of the "recruitment revelation", but Peng Gong just came by chance. So, when the conversation between the two stopped, he interjected: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Peng doesn't know about the announcement yet, so I wonder if I could introduce it to Fellow Daoist Peng?"
"Oh, then there is Elder Lao Ye." Peng Gong said quickly.
"Fellow Daoist Peng must know that our sect is building rail transit for secular countries. Although we have completed the projects in Tang Dynasty and Daning Kingdom, it is really difficult to face more projects in the future with only the strength of our Yuqing sect family. Therefore, I would like to ask fellow Taoists to lend a helping hand. Of course, I, the Yuqing Sect, will not let your efforts go in vain." Ye Zan introduced it very tactfully. It was obviously a matter of "recruitment", but he said it was a matter of "recruitment". They ask for help, this is also to save the face of the monks.
Peng Gong is not stupid either. Although Ye Zan did not elaborate on the details, he knew what Ye Zan meant from these words. However, after understanding what Ye Zan meant, he did not immediately agree to it, but seemed a little hesitant.
In fact, Peng Gong came to the Yuqing Sect this time because he really wanted to ask the Yuqing Sect for help. He hoped that the Yuqing Sect could support a group of Wuzhu sects for the sake of the five sects being "connected with the same spirit". Lingdao. After all, with the status and financial resources of the Wuzhu Sect, it is really difficult to obtain spiritual rice.
However, Peng Gong thought about asking Yu Qingzong to help, but he never thought about working for Yuqingzong himself. When he thought about it, he was also a dignified Yuan Ying ancestor, so being able to look down and ask for help was already a great face to the other party. Now, the other party actually wants to let me work for the other party. Where does this put his face and the Wuzhu Sect
At this time, Yuqing's disciples also introduced Master Wu'an from Guangfa Sect into the main hall.
After the two parties greeted each other, Master Wu'an was allowed to sit down and sat with Mr. Peng and Shang Hongzhen. This time, in addition to the Jinguang Sect, which had been annexed by the Yuqing Sect, the five former sects were once again gathered together.
Seeing the hesitant expression on Peng Gong's face, Ye Zan was too lazy to waste any time talking about him. He turned to look at Shang Hongzhen and Master Wu'an, and said: "Friend Shang, Master Wu'an, you two are here this time. , I wonder if it’s because of the announcement in the Virtual God Realm?”
If there were only Shang Hongzhen and Peng Gong at the scene, Shang Hongzhen would be a little embarrassed to admit it when he saw Peng Gong's expression. However, Master Wu'ai also came from behind, and he had another supporter, so he no longer had any worries. He nodded and said: "Fellow Daoist Ye is right. I came to Guizong this time precisely because That announcement in the False God Realm. We are the righteous sect, and we have always been in the same spirit. Since your sect needs our help, how can we turn a blind eye."
Shang Hongzhen also followed Ye Zan's words and said that he came to work for Yuqingzong and said that he came to help Yuqingzong. Of course, Ye Zan has never cared much about this kind of argument. Anyway, as long as he achieves his own goal, it's enough. How do you say it is so important
Therefore, after hearing Shang Hongzhen's words, Ye Zan smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll thank you Daoist Shang first."
Master Wu'an, who came last, had no expression on his face, but he also said: "What your ancestor did is to benefit all people in the world. We, Buddhists, naturally have no shirk in our duties."
"Thank you Master Wu'an!" Ye Zan said with his hands in hand.
After hearing the two people's statements, Peng Gong was still undecided. After much deliberation, he decided to tell the purpose of his trip first. So, after Ye Zan finished talking to the two of them, he stood up and said to Wu Changsheng: "Master Wu, I am not here just for the announcement. Please forgive me if I disturb you."
"Uncle Peng, don't worry too much. Just tell us what's going on." Wu Changsheng said very politely.
Seeing that there was no change in Wu Changsheng's attitude, Peng Gong felt a little relieved and thought: After all, the two families have the same origin and are not comparable to the Qingyue Sword Sect and the Guangfa Sect. Maybe this time things can work out. Thinking of this, Peng Gong bowed his hands again and said: "Master Wu, I came here this time because I heard that the spiritual rice comes from your sect, so I want to borrow a batch of spiritual rice from your sect. Is it possible?"
Some people are like this. They come to you to borrow money, and they sound like they can no longer survive. However, if you ask him to do things for you to earn the money, he feels embarrassed. Mr. Peng obviously thinks this way. He feels that it is not shameful to borrow money, but it is too shameful to work for you to earn the money.
This kind of person, to put it bluntly, just wants to take advantage, but doesn't want to make any effort. If you really lend him money, don't expect him to pay it back. He will definitely say the famous saying "Why should I pay back the money I borrowed based on my ability?"
And more importantly, what Mr. Peng wants to "borrow" is not money, but spiritual rice. To put it bluntly, it is food, something that will disappear after eating it. There are always some people who borrow some vinegar today, some oil tomorrow, some eggs and some meat, but never think about repaying it when they borrow it. You say you are borrowing, but you are actually asking for it. If you say "borrow", you won't lose face too much, and you don't owe you any favors. You really have taken care of everything.
"Well, since Fellow Daoist Peng is also doing this for Lingdao, why don't you think about the announcement?" Shang Hongzhen asked unhappily from the side. We all have to work to earn spiritual rice, but you just touch your upper lip to your lower lip and get the spiritual rice with just the word "borrow". Where is this going to put us