I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 234: A Clear Conscience

As Lin Qing was pondering whether the next wave of beasts would head towards the Qingfeng Sect, coincidentally, the Sect Master of the Qingfeng Sect arrived at the Lin family's mountain.

Although Lin Qing greeted him with a smile on her face, she couldn't help but think coldly in her heart, "You only come now that you see the Lin family's mountain is safe. What a clever move."

The Sect Master of the Qingfeng Sect arrived with a smile on his face, but upon seeing Hua Xiu already there, he felt a bit awkward. He explained to Lin Qing, "Master Lin, this beast tide was fierce, and we thought it was targeting our Qingfeng Sect. We didn't expect it to target the Lin family's mountain. Fortunately, nothing happened to the Lin family's mountain. I came late, and I hope you can understand."

"Not late at all. This beast tide might come again. Your timing is perfect," Lin Qing said with a smile. The intensity of her smile made it difficult for the Sect Master of the Qingfeng Sect to determine whether Lin Qing was intentionally saying this or if she genuinely meant it.

At this moment, Hua Xiu spoke without reservation, "Sect Master Qin, when we made the agreement, we agreed to help each other. I believe you haven't forgotten about that. If the Lin family's mountain were truly breached, it would not only weaken the strength of our Zhao Kingdom, but your Qingfeng Sect would also suffer. Do you think that if the beast tide takes the Lin family's mountain, it would spare your Qingfeng Sect?"

On hearing this, Sect Master Qin also felt a bit awkward. The beast tide was fierce, and he immediately knew that it was going to attack the Lin family's mountain. However, after weighing the situation, he couldn't help but feel that the Lin family's mountain couldn't be defended, so he simply didn't come. Unexpectedly, he later learned that the Lin family's mountain had a sword formation that could both defend and attack, which surprised him. That was why he hurriedly came now.

After Hua Xiu finished speaking, both Lin Qing and Hua Xiu looked at Sect Master Qin. Sect Master Qin's face turned serious, and he said, "Of course, the Qingfeng Sect hasn't forgotten about this. Our Zhao Kingdom is now supposed to help each other. However, the pressure on our Qingfeng Sect is also great since we are adjacent to the Lin family's mountain. Oh, why hasn't anyone from the Xianxia Sect come?"

Sect Master Qin suddenly brought up the Xianxia Sect, indicating that he wanted to divert the trouble elsewhere.

Lin Qing didn't rush to answer. She sneered in her heart, "Why hasn't the Xianxia Sect come? Don't you know, Qingfeng Sect? You two sects are just playing the same game."

However, Lin Qing didn't want to break ties at the moment, so she didn't say these words out loud.

"Sect Master Qin, regardless of the situation, the beast tide has temporarily retreated. But it won't be so simple in the future. The scale of this beast tide is much larger than we imagined," Lin Qing said kindly.

"Yes, you're right," Sect Master Qin nodded.

At this moment, Sect Master Qin looked at Lin Qing and then chuckled, bringing up something that Lin Qing didn't expect. "Master Lin, I heard that your formation played a significant role in repelling the beast tide. I wonder what the name of this formation is? Our Qingfeng Sect is also very envious. Can we also set it up to have an extra layer of assurance against the beast tide?"

Lin Qing chuckled inwardly. It was a good idea, but it was impossible.

"Sect Master Qin, this formation is extremely complex and cannot be set up in less than ten years. Even if we had the time, many of the materials needed for it are currently unavailable. I hope you understand," Lin Qing firmly refused without hesitation.

"I see," Sect Master Qin touched his nose but didn't say anything more.

The reason he brought this up was because he saw the tremendous power of the Lin family's mountain formation. As for asking the Lin family to give this formation to the Qingfeng Sect, he knew it was impossible. This was a protective formation for the mountain. Who would easily give it away? He was just trying to get some benefits before making any moves.

Moreover, although this formation was powerful, it was impossible for the Qingfeng Sect to change formations temporarily. After all, he believed that the Qingfeng Sect's formation was not weak either.

"It seems that the beast tide won't come again in the short term," Sect Master Qin said at this moment.

Lin Qing nodded, "I hope so."

"By the way, Lord Lin, rest assured, if the beast tide comes again, my Qingfeng Sect will definitely come to assist," said Master Qin, who was about to leave.

Lin Qing had the information from the Queen Bee and knew that the beast tide was not only moving away from his Lin family's mountain, but also seemed to be heading towards the direction of the Qingfeng Sect. He smiled and said, "Master Qin, I appreciate your intention, but the most critical situation for my Lin family's mountain has passed. You should focus on your own affairs."

Hua Xiu Shi blinked when he heard this, and Master Qin also thought about the possibility of the beast tide going to his Qingfeng Sect. However, he didn't rush to leave at this moment and said with a smile to Lin Qing, "Lord Lin, if the beast tide comes, please lend us a hand."

Lin Qing smiled and used Master Qin's words from earlier, "Nowadays, we in the Zhao Kingdom need to help each other, but my Lin family's mountain is adjacent to the Qingfeng Sect, and we also face great pressure."

Upon hearing this, Master Qin's face turned red and white, but he didn't say anything more. Instead, he looked at Hua Xiu Shi.

"Fellow Daoist Hua, in my opinion, the crisis for Lord Lin's mountain has been resolved. Why don't you come to my Qingfeng Sect for a visit?" Master Qin said with a smile.

Hua Xiu Shi, cooperating with Lin Qing, said cunningly, "No one knows where the beast tide will go. Since your two families are close, what if the beast tide returns? I think I'll stay at the Lin family for a while longer."

"Alright then."

Master Qin left helplessly.

As he left, he deeply regretted it. He should have come earlier this time. If he had come in time, he could have brought two Purple Mansion experts when his Qingfeng Sect faced the beast tide. It was just a slight difference in thought that led to this situation, which was unfavorable for his Qingfeng Sect. However, he couldn't blame anyone, after all, it was his Qingfeng Sect that didn't come first. If someone didn't come after someone else, there must be a reason.

Watching Master Qin leave, Hua Xiu Shi and Lin Qing couldn't help but smile.

After the laughter, Hua Xiu Shi asked Lin Qing seriously, "Lord Lin, if the Qingfeng Sect is really in danger, will you really not go?"

Lin Qing looked at Hua Xiu Shi, then looked at the distant beast tide and said, "I consider myself a person who strives for goodness, but this kind of goodness is not foolish. I can't repay evil with kindness. If the Qingfeng Sect acts like this, I will treat them in the same way. Not to mention the Xianxia Sect that hasn't shown up until now."

"Ah, by doing this, both sects are harming themselves and others," Hua Xiu Shi said helplessly.

He didn't expect that the agreement reached by the various parties would be torn up like a piece of waste paper. Clearly, they were the most powerful forces in the Zhao Kingdom's cultivation world, but now they couldn't even compare to ordinary people. This made him feel a complicated emotion.

This reminded him of a story he had heard when he was seeking fame and fortune.

Two senior disciples who had a close relationship, one of them passed away at a young age due to illness. Before he died, he entrusted the other disciple to take care of his widowed mother. After his death, the other disciple took care of her for a full twenty-seven years, treating her like his own mother, until the mother also passed away. This story became a popular topic among the disciples at that time.

Thinking about the present, the agreement reached by the various parties was torn up like worthless paper. Hua Xiu Shi couldn't help but sigh and shake his head.

He embarked on the path of cultivation with the same sincerity he had back then, but now it seemed that no one cared about this anymore.

Lin Qing also noticed Hua Xiu Shi's lack of enthusiasm. He comforted him, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be like this. No matter what others do, as long as we have a clear conscience, that's enough."

"You're right," Hua Xiu Shi nodded.

(End of this chapter)