I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 189: Taking Turns (Part 2)

Upon seeing this, Lin Qing quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist Hua, we have known each other for a long time. There's no need to address me like this. Just call me Fellow Daoist."

Hua, the cultivator, nodded and stood up straight upon hearing this.

However, the shock in his heart at this moment was known to no one. Lin Fellow Daoist, who had lower cultivation than him in the past, had now surpassed him. It would still take him a few more years to reach the Purple Mansion stage, but he didn't expect Lin Fellow Daoist to break through so quickly. Not only did he break through, but the Lin family's reputation in Zhao Country had also greatly increased. Thinking back to the scene when he recruited Lin Qing, Hua felt a bit embarrassed. With Lin Fellow Daoist's strength, it's no wonder he didn't want to join their Chi Yang Immortal City.

"Lin Clan Master, we at the Bai Bao Tower are also delighted to hear about your breakthrough. We have prepared a small gift for you, Fellow Daoist. I hope you will accept it," Elder Meng from the Bai Bao Tower said.

As he spoke, Elder Meng took out a gift. Lin Qing took a look and saw that it was a second-grade superior flying boat. Lin Qing smiled and accepted it.

At this moment, Hua, who was standing on the side, felt a bit embarrassed. After hearing about Lin Qing's breakthrough, his master, Chi Yang Daoist, had sent him to congratulate him. After that, he came here with Elder Meng without preparing a gift. He had forgotten about it. Now, as he rummaged through his storage bag, he couldn't find anything suitable. He did have a second-grade superior flying boat, but that was for his own use.

At this moment, Lin Qing said, "Fellow Daoists, you have traveled a long way. We have a restaurant here. Although it is run by mortals, the food is excellent. I wonder if you would like to have a taste."

"Of course, I would love to," Elder Meng said.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist," Hua also said at this time.

Then, Lin Qing led the way, and the three of them headed towards the restaurant. On the way, Hua breathed a sigh of relief. With Lin Qing's words, the matter of the gift was resolved. He felt even more favorable towards Lin Qing.

Hua didn't know that if he had taken out another second-grade superior flying boat, Lin Qing would probably not be able to resist. It would be like having three boats under his feet.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they ordered food and drinks again, and Lin Qing accompanied the two Fellow Daoists. It's not that he didn't want others to join, but in this kind of situation, even a late Foundation Building cultivator would be inappropriate. This was a communication between Purple Mansion cultivators. Of course, Hua was an exception as he represented the Chi Yang Immortal City.

After another round of eating and drinking, Hua and the two others congratulated Lin Qing again.

Then, Elder Meng from the Bai Bao Tower said something that surprised Lin Qing.

"Lin Clan Master, the situation in Zhao Country is chaotic now. We have learned that you are willing to stand with us, but we don't know if you are standing with us or with them," Elder Meng asked, looking at Lin Qing along with Hua.

Lin Qing took a deep breath and said, "I don't understand what the elder means. I am already standing on this side, so how can I stand with the Wuji Sect?"

"Haha," Elder Meng laughed and glanced at Hua before saying, "Well, since Fellow Daoist doesn't understand, let me explain. The current situation seems to be the Bai Bao Tower, Chi Yang Immortal City, Qing Feng Sect, and Xian Xia Sect forming an alliance against the Wuji Sect. But Fellow Daoist doesn't know that our alliance is divided into two sides. The Bai Bao Tower and Chi Yang Immortal City are on one side, while the Qing Feng Sect and Xian Xia Sect are on the other side. What I meant just now was, which side of our alliance does Fellow Daoist want to stand with?"

Lin Qing didn't rush to answer. In fact, he understood what the elder meant from the first sentence. He was just pretending not to understand, but he didn't expect Elder Meng to explain it truthfully.

"Well, in my opinion, we should focus on dealing with the Wuji Sect," Lin Qing said.

Elder Meng smiled and then said, "What Fellow Daoist said is correct, but it doesn't hurt to have a better relationship between us. Besides, who knows what the situation will be in the future?"

"Oh, I don't know what the elder means by that?" Lin Qing asked.

However, Elder Meng did not say anything more, while the cultivator Hua on the side said, "Fellow Daoist, my master, Daoist Chiyang, has recently made a breakthrough and his strength has greatly increased. With the support of the Bai Bao Tower, not to mention the Wuji Sect, even the Qingfeng Sect and the Xianxia Sect are not opponents."

Lin Qing glanced at the cultivator Hua, while Elder Meng nodded in satisfaction at these words.

Lin Qing picked up his wine and drank a sip, thinking that the situation in the Zhao Kingdom was more complicated than he had imagined. These few words spoken today were not just casual remarks. All parties in the Zhao Kingdom had their own thoughts.

At this moment, Lin Qing felt that introducing the Bai Bao Tower into the Chiyang Immortal City might be a risky move. It might seem good now, but it might not be the case in the future.

Afterwards, the three of them discussed the situation in the Zhao Kingdom. They were talking about things that all Foundation Building cultivators knew. Elder Meng was no longer as enthusiastic as before, and Lin Qing remained silent, which was actually a kind of attitude.

After the meal, Elder Meng left, but the cultivator Hua stayed behind.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, allow me to apologize. I underestimated you before," the cultivator Hua said to Lin Qing at this moment.

Lin Qing looked at the cultivator Hua and thought that his attitude was really sincere.

"Fellow Daoist, breaking through the Purple Mansion is just a stroke of luck. But I think Fellow Daoist, it won't be long before you can also break through the Purple Mansion. It's probably a sure thing," the cultivator Hua smiled and then shook his head. "How can we say it's a sure thing? In cultivation, who dares to guarantee? My breakthrough in the Purple Mansion is at most a forty percent chance."

"That's still very high," Lin Qing smiled and said.

At this moment, it was obvious that the cultivator Hua had something else to say, so Lin Qing sat down and talked with him.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, in my opinion, the relationship between our Chiyang Immortal City and your Lin family can be better," the cultivator Hua said.

"Oh," Lin Qing didn't rush to answer.

The cultivator Hua continued, "This time, dealing with the Wuji Sect, I'm afraid there won't be any problems. The time is almost here. But after dealing with the Wuji Sect, I'm afraid there will be more waves. The friendship between my master and the Bai Bao Tower is just a superficial one. The relationship between our Chiyang Immortal City and the Bai Bao Tower is not as close as Fellow Daoist imagines. Some things cannot be said."

"I see," Lin Qing nodded, but he was not surprised. This kind of alliance based on interests would eventually turn into enmity due to interests. The fact that the cultivator Hua and his master could see this was normal.

"Fellow Daoist, I haven't forgotten that you helped my Lin family when we were in the Immortal City," Lin Qing said. When the rent in the Chiyang Immortal City increased, it only increased for others, not for his Lin family. There was a sense of gratitude.

Upon hearing this, the cultivator Hua smiled. This visit to Lin Qing was not easy for him, but hearing Lin Qing acknowledge this gratitude made him feel much more at ease.

"Fellow Daoist, let me say one more thing," the cultivator Hua said cautiously at this moment. Lin Qing focused on listening, and the cultivator Hua continued, "Fellow Daoist, in my opinion, it would be best for your Lin family not to get too involved in the conflict with the Wuji Sect. Although Fellow Daoist has broken through the Purple Mansion, the gap between the late stage of the Purple Mansion and the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion is still huge. Fellow Daoist must not take risks. Let the three major sects fight it out among themselves. My master and the Bai Bao Tower will only assist from the sidelines and deal with the Purple Mansion. The disciples of the three major sects are numerous, and we other forces cannot compare."

"Moreover, when the storm subsides, the situation in the Zhao Kingdom will definitely change drastically. At that time, it won't be too late for your family to take action."

(End of this chapter)