I Built A Family Of Immortal Cultivators

Chapter 357: The Four Elders of Tongshan

"So that's how it is. Although I haven't heard of Tongshan in Zhongyun Province before, I believe it must be a rich spiritual mountain," said Lord Qin.

Speaking of Tongshan, this mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator seemed somewhat pleased.

"Of course, our Tongshan is built on a third-grade medium-quality spiritual vein. Not only is it rich in resources, but we also have a market. It has some reputation even in Zhongyun Province. Back in the day..."

"Third Elder, let's get to the point!"

Just as this mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator was about to go on and on about the situation in Tongshan, the late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator interrupted him.

A hint of embarrassment appeared on the mid-stage cultivator's face, but then he regained his composure and looked at Lord Qin, saying, "Alright, I won't say much about our Tongshan. After all, it has already been occupied by the demonic path. We came here to offer you some benefits."

"Benefits?" Lord Qin couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

"Haha, of course, it's benefits, and they are tremendous benefits." As they spoke, the Four Elders of Tongshan exchanged glances and all smiled.

"Listen, although we, the Four Elders of Tongshan, used to occupy Tongshan, we were just a group of scattered cultivators. Now that the demonic path is on the rise, we are willing to join a force. Your Clear Wind Sect seems pretty good to us. Although it's a bit remote, it's still livable. Moreover, with our addition, we can also make up for the weakness of your Clear Wind Sect's strength. Isn't this a good thing?"

"You want to join the Clear Wind Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Lord Qin felt bitter in his heart. He didn't think it was a good thing for these four Purple Mansion cultivators to join their Clear Wind Sect at this time.

He didn't have many years left to live, and Qin Rou's strength was only at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He couldn't possibly control these four people. If he let them join the Clear Wind Sect, it wouldn't take long for the sect to become their possession. He had gone through so much hardship in the past to restore the Clear Wind Sect, and now it was about to lose its sect again. He absolutely didn't want that.

"What's wrong? Don't you want it? We are willing to join your Clear Wind Sect, and we are giving you a tremendous amount of face. Go out and ask around about the strength of the Four Elders of Tongshan. Besides, with the demonic path on the rise, our joining your Clear Wind Sect will also strengthen your power. No one would disagree with that."

When Lord Qin hesitated, the mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator spoke in a stern voice.

Lord Qin became even more embarrassed because, from a moral standpoint, he had no reason to refuse the other party. But anyone with discerning eyes could see that these four people had ulterior motives.

Seeing Lord Qin's silence, the four of them suddenly exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with a hint of severity.

Suddenly, Lord Qin spoke, "Fellow Daoists, this matter is of great importance. I think I need to discuss it with the elders of the sect. It may take a few days. How about you wait a few more days for our response?"

"This..."

The mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator looked at the late-stage cultivator, who hesitated for a moment before nodding. After all, they wanted to take over the Clear Wind Sect without shedding blood. It wouldn't look good if they were to engage in a fight.

"Alright, we'll wait for three days. After three days, there must be a response," said the mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

Seeing that the Four Elders of Tongshan agreed, Lord Qin breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled, "I wonder if you have a place to stay. How about staying in our Clear Wind Sect for these few days?"

"You don't need to worry about that. We have our own place to stay."

The Four Elders of Tongshan were very cautious about this matter and didn't want to stay in the Clear Wind Sect. Lord Qin didn't force them.

After the four people left, Lord Qin picked up the tea on the table and slowly drank it with a tired expression. To be honest, what he just said about discussing with the elders of the sect was just an excuse to delay. The cultivation level of the elders of Qingfeng Sect is only at the late Foundation Building stage, so what kind of result can be achieved through discussion?

Even if they decide not to let them join, can the Tongshan Four Elders really abide by it? There is no need to even think about it.

Should they really let them join Qingfeng Sect?

Lord Qin couldn't help but think of this possibility, but he was extremely unwilling in his heart. Although he had just met the Tongshan Four Elders for the first time, Lord Qin, who had experienced the world, could tell at a glance that these four people were probably not righteous cultivators. If they were allowed to join, Qingfeng Sect would definitely not end well.

"Hey!"

After so many years of recovering Qingfeng Sect, Lord Qin felt the unprecedented difficulty for the first time.

"I can ask Lord Lin for help. With Lord Lin's cultivation level, the Tongshan Four Elders wouldn't dare to act recklessly." Lord Qin suddenly thought of asking Lin Qing for help, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

But this joy quickly disappeared, and he sighed again.

"Now that the demonic path is prevailing, even if we solve this crisis with the help of Lord Lin, won't there be others coming next time? I heard that most of Yunzhou has already fallen into the hands of the demonic path, and the demonic path is extremely cruel. The surviving cultivators in Yunzhou will probably gather in Upper Yunzhou as time goes by. Although Zhao Country doesn't have many resources, it will be difficult to hold on without a Gold Core."

Lord Qin thought this way in his heart, and for a moment, despair appeared on his face. It seemed that Qingfeng Sect was facing a dead end.

Of course, if the demonic path retreats now, everything will be resolved. But instead of hoping for this possibility, he would rather hope that his sect can break through and promote a Gold Core cultivator. That way, the possibility is greater.

"Perhaps..."

Lord Qin thought of something again and hesitated.

Thinking about this possibility, he couldn't make a decision even after drinking several pots of tea in a row. He called Qin Rou, who was nearby.

"Xiao Rou, Grandpa has something to tell you today."

Lord Qin said to Qin Rou. Although Qin Rou doesn't handle sect affairs, there are certain things that Lord Qin must tell her.

Qin Rou looked at Lord Qin expressionlessly and nodded lightly.

So, Lord Qin told Qin Rou about the matter of the Tongshan Four Elders. After hearing it, Qin Rou finally spoke, "So, they must join our Qingfeng Sect. Their goal is probably not to join our Qingfeng Sect, but to seize it."

"Exactly, Grandpa is also extremely worried about this matter. They are powerful, and we have no possibility of resisting them."

Lord Qin said this, paused for a moment, and continued, "But Grandpa is absolutely unwilling to just hand over the sect to others. After thinking about it just now, I have an idea. I will tell you and listen."

Seeing Qin Rou looking at him, Lord Qin nodded and said, "It is to hand over our Qingfeng Sect to the Lin family. I don't know if you agree. In Grandpa's opinion, first, the Lin family is powerful enough to completely protect Qingfeng Sect. Second, we have always had a good relationship with the Lin family. Instead of giving Qingfeng Sect to the Tongshan Four Elders, I am more inclined to give it to the Lin family."

"This..."

Qin Rou fell into a state of inexplicable contemplation for a while, and after a long time, she whispered, "It seems that this is the only way."

Lord Qin nodded and looked into the distance.

(End of this chapter)