Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 459 A lot of money
Under a clear blue sky, in Bianxi City, at Luoyun Mountain, a spirit ship bearing the banner of the Hunyuan Sect slowly sailed into the mountain gate.

After everyone jumped off the funeral boat, Song Xian instructed them to take good care of the injured disciples and to send the bodies of the fallen disciples back to Guzi Peak for a proper burial on an auspicious day. After a series of other trivial matters, he returned to the inner courtyard of his residence.

Upon entering the inner room, he took out all three high-level storage bags from Fang Mingxuan and removed their contents one by one.

When Fang Mingxuan fled, he took all the precious items that the Fang family had accumulated over the years with him, which almost filled three high-level storage bags.

Among them are five or six hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones, nearly a hundred second-tier talismans, two high-grade scrolls, five sets of second-tier formations, and a great many other rare materials.

what is this?
Song Xian examined the various items in the storage bag and found a golden, palm-sized, rhomboid stone with intricate patterns and some talismans engraved on it.

This thing was placed in the same storage bag that contained the Golden Essence Pill, and that storage bag was full of valuables.

Among them are Golden Essence Pills, Foundation Building Pills, Hundred-Year Spiritual Medicines, High-Grade Spiritual Liquids, Demon Cores, High-Grade Scrolls, and Second-Tier Formations.

This golden, palm-sized, rhomboid stone was contained in an exquisite stone box and placed next to the Golden Essence Pill, indicating its importance.

Fang Mingxuan had a habit of not only placing everything in his storage bag very neatly, but also arranging them from left to right according to their value.

Song Xian took it out, examined it carefully for a while, but couldn't figure out what it was, so he ignored it, put it away, and then started looking at other items.

This trip was incredibly lucrative. Putting aside everything else, the contents of Fang Mingxuan's storage bag alone were worth more than a million spirit stones, not even including the Golden Essence Pill.

The only imperfection was that Xu Zhuoxuan suddenly intervened, forcing him to reveal himself.

In this way, others will most likely guess that he killed Fang Mingxuan and took the Golden Yuan Pill. Although he has disposed of Fang Mingxuan's body, the truth will eventually come out. As long as Fang Mingxuan does not go to the Bright Moon Sect, he will definitely be suspected of being murdered.

His sudden and inexplicable appearance at the Fang family's mountain gate was obvious to anyone with a brain; it was impossible for him to have arrived by chance, but rather that he had been hiding nearby for some time.

This thing is a hot potato; who knows how many people will covet it? If Fang Mingxuan is killed without anyone noticing, that would be fine, and others might not suspect him.

But his appearance at the Fang family's gate is practically a case of protesting too much; we'll have to be much more careful when we go out in the future.

As he was sorting through Fang Mingxuan's belongings, footsteps came from outside, followed by a knock on the door.

“Young master, Yang Shen reports that Immortal Master Jiang Zichen requests an audience.” The voice of the maid Xiao Cui rang out from outside the house.

Jiang Zichen is back. What a coincidence, he arrived at just the right time.

Song Xian packed his things, walked out of the room, and came to the waiting room. Jiang Zichen was already seated and waiting inside. Upon seeing him arrive, he stood up and bowed: "Sect Leader, I met with Jiang Feng and inquired about the battle in Yongning City. He did not give a clear answer, but I felt that he did not think highly of the Mingyue Sect."

“That means we guessed right. There are quite a few people within the Beast Taming Sect who oppose the Bright Moon Sect’s annexation of Yongning City.” Song Xian sat down in the main seat with a smile on his face. “Now the Bright Moon Sect is in a dilemma, caught between a rock and a hard place. I estimate that it won’t be long before the Beast Taming Sect puts pressure on both sides to negotiate.”

The fact that someone as shrewd as Jiang Feng could express his dislike for the Bright Moon Sect in front of Jiang Zichen is enough to prove that there is considerable opposition within the upper echelons of the Beast Taming Sect.

This indirectly confirms his previous speculation that the reason why the Bright Moon Sect was so impatient was due to pressure from the Beast Taming Sect.

"I heard that our sect cooperated with the Xuan Yang Sect to break through the Fang family's mountain gate and even fought a fierce battle with Xu Zhuoxuan?"

"I originally wanted to wait for you to come back before deciding whether to join forces with Xuan Yang Sect, but plans can't keep up with changes, and opportunities are fleeting, so we have no choice but to act as soon as possible."

Jiang Zichen nodded: "Although we have obtained the resources and territory of the Fang family, we have offended the Bright Moon Sect. Our cooperation with them will inevitably be terminated. As a result, the sect will lose nearly 200,000 spirit stones in revenue every year."

"There are gains and losses! Besides, if the Bright Moon Sect breaks off cooperation with our sect, they will also suffer losses. I believe that as long as the situation eases, the Bright Moon Sect will eventually choose to cooperate with our sect again. It's a win-win situation. Even if cooperation is broken, it can be restarted at any time. The resources and territory of the Fang family are in our hands, but that's permanent."

"Should we send someone to contact the Bright Moon Sect? Perhaps we can salvage the relationship and continue our cooperation. After all, our sect hasn't taken any of the Bright Moon Sect's resources."

"Xu Zhuoxuan is currently furious and deeply resents this sect. Let's wait until the situation calms down before discussing this further!"

.........

The sky darkened, dark clouds hung heavy, and a light drizzle began to fall from the sky, while the wind howled and lashed the leaves.

Song Xian, dressed in a purple robe and wearing a black headscarf, stood solemnly in front of the coffins. Behind him, Su Zhirou, Hu Xiaobao, and Lin Zixiang all had solemn expressions. Behind them were Jiang Zichen, Qi Xiaobai, Shen Fan, Yu Lian, and a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators, as well as thousands of sect disciples.

Today is the funeral of the disciples who died in the battle of the Fang family. More than two hundred disciples died in this battle, and the sect held a grand ceremony for them.

"In the battle to capture the Fang family, these disciples fought bravely against a powerful enemy, setting a fine example for the sect. Their unfortunate sacrifice is the sect's greatest loss. As the sect leader, I guarantee that their families, parents, wives, and children will receive the sect's best treatment for the rest of their lives. May their spirits in heaven bless the sect's prosperity and protect their families from calamity."

Song Xian spoke in a deep voice, then bowed, and everyone else followed suit.

The spirit ship slowly rose into the air and headed towards Guzi Peak.

.........

Time flies, and several months have passed in the blink of an eye.

After the battle of Tianshui City, life returned to normal. The resources of the Fang family's territory in Tianshui City have all been handed over to the sect. Apart from the second-grade mid-level spiritual vein in Jurong Mountain, the Fang family also has a second-grade low-level spiritual garden, six first-grade spiritual fields, four first-grade spiritual gardens, four first-grade mineral fields, three first-grade spiritual veins, and three first-grade spiritual pools.

Before attacking the Fang family's mountain gate, Xuan Yang Sect had already seized all these resource-rich territories, so Hun Yuan Sect encountered no resistance during the takeover process. Xuan Yang Sect also did not go back on its word and readily handed over the territories.

During this period, the Mingyue Sect launched another attack on the Huayuan Sect's mountain gate, but ultimately suffered a defeat.

In addition, news of Song Xian's great battle with Xu Zhuoxuan, killing Fang Mingxuan and seizing the Golden Yuan Pill spread like wildfire throughout Xijiang County.

……

As night fell, the moon shone brightly and the stars were few. Outside the Huayuan Sect's mountain gate in Yongning City, the Mingyue Sect's banner fluttered in the wind. Groups of Mingyue Sect disciples stood beside the banner, seemingly ready for battle, but in reality, they were relaxed and undisciplined. Their expressions varied; some were expressionless, some looked exhausted, and some were even whispering and complaining incessantly.

There was no trace of the tension and seriousness of an impending battle or an impending war.

After the Fang family's mountain gate was breached, the Mingyue Sect quickly launched another attack, and after being defeated, they besieged Huayuan Mountain.

Previously, they had not surrounded the Huayuan Sect's mountain gate because they wanted the Xuan Yang Sect cultivators to withdraw without any worries. Now that the Xuan Yang Sect's future troubles have been eliminated, they naturally would not recall the cultivators who helped defend the Huayuan Sect. Therefore, after the last failed attack on the formation, Xu Zhuoxuan ordered the Huayuan Mountain to be surrounded in an attempt to put pressure on it.

But everyone knows that this was a desperate measure, or rather, a way of venting anger out of helplessness.

The Huayun Sect's mountain gate covers an area of ​​dozens of miles, and the grain stored inside can last for at least several years. The Mingyue Sect's siege will not have any practical effect. It's just that the disciples are suffering, having to guard the mountain gate day and night. After two months, everyone is very impatient, so the various teams are scattered.

Inside the Bright Moon Sect's main camp, however, the atmosphere was very heavy.

"Although the Huayuan Sect's mountain gate has not been conquered, all the other resource territories of Yongning City have been occupied by our sect. Our sect has suffered many casualties in this battle. How can you expect our sect to withdraw its troops just like that?" Xu Zhuoxuan gripped the stone chair armrest tightly with his left hand and slammed his right fist on the table, roaring angrily.

The man opposite, dressed in the robes of the Beast Taming Sect, remained expressionless: "Senior Xu, please don't get agitated. I'm merely conveying Uncle Wang Xuan's message. Whether your sect withdraws its troops or not is ultimately up to you, Senior Xu."

"I will go to find Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan myself."

“I have conveyed Uncle Wang’s message, so I will not disturb Senior Xu’s peace any longer. I will take my leave now.” The man got up and left.

"I'll see you off, fellow Daoist." Upon seeing this, the Second Elder Ding Mingde quickly stood up and escorted him out of the tent.

With a snap, as he left, the armrest of the wooden chair that Xu Zhuoxuan was sitting on was crushed and broken by his bare hands.

The Grand Elder of the Bright Moon Sect, Nie Liang, coughed slightly: "Sect Leader, our sect is now in a dilemma. Even if the Beast Taming Sect does not ask us to stop the war and withdraw our troops, we still cannot take down the Hua Yuan Sect's mountain gate. Moreover, Wang Xuan has already spoken. If we resist, we will definitely not come out on top."

"Although Wang Xuan did not explicitly say that this was Senior Hong Haoran's intention, it must have been Senior Hong's tacit approval. Even if you went to the Beast Taming Sect's mountain gate and met Senior Hong, it might not be of any use."

At this point, he glanced at Xu Zhuoxuan and whispered, "I think we should retreat to Humen City! There's no rush to plot against Huayuan Sect; there will definitely be other opportunities in the future."

Xu Zhuoxuan remained silent with a gloomy face until Ding Mingde entered from outside. After glancing at the two of them, he hesitated before speaking: "Sect Leader, it is unwise to offend Wang Xuan. He already sent someone last time and gave us a three-month deadline, which was already a concession. Now that the time is up, he cannot back down again, otherwise he will not be able to explain to the others in the Beast Taming Sect."

"If we go against his wishes, we will be making things difficult for him, which will be of no benefit to our sect in the future. Let's follow his wishes and retreat to Humen City first!"

Seeing that Ding Mingde, who had always supported the attack on Huayuan Sect, was like this, Xu Zhuoxuan took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and nodded slowly.

.........

"Sect Leader, I just received news that the Bright Moon Sect has withdrawn its troops from Yongning City." In the spacious and bright hall of Luoyun Mountain, Song Xian strode in, and Huang Ye, who was waiting inside, stood up and bowed.

"Really? So fast?" Song Xian went straight to the main seat and sat down. He was not surprised that the Bright Moon Sect would eventually withdraw its troops, but he did not expect it to be so fast. He originally thought that it would be a stalemate for at least a year and a half.

"It is said that before the Mingyue Sect withdrew its troops, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Beast Taming Sect visited their camp, so it must have been the Beast Taming Sect that intervened."

Song Xian pondered for a moment: "Go and fetch Xiao Ling."

"Yes." Huang Ye responded and left. Not long after, Xiao Ling arrived with a bright smile on her face: "Sect Leader, what are your orders?"

“The Bright Moon Sect has now retreated from Yongning City to Humen City. I think it’s time to ease the tensions with them. What do you think?” Song Xian invited her to sit down. Since the battle of Tianshui City, the Bright Moon Sect has completely severed ties with the sect, and all its businesses have ceased cooperation.

Now that the Bright Moon Sect has withdrawn its troops, it means that the war has come to a complete end. Song Xian thought of taking the opportunity to repair relations. Xiao Ling is the head of the Foreign Affairs Hall, and this matter is under her responsibility, so he summoned her.

Xiao Ling said without hesitation: "The sect leader is wise. Cooperation between our sect and the Bright Moon Sect is a win-win choice, and there is no deep hatred between the two sides. Ding Mingde, the second elder of the Bright Moon Sect, is in charge of the sect's external affairs. He is shrewd and deeply trusted and valued by Xu Zhuoxuan. We can start with him. If we can persuade him, we will have a chance to make Xu Zhuoxuan change his mind."

Song Xian nodded: "Then you will be in charge of this matter. Contact them as soon as possible and try to get things done."

"Yes, I will do my best."

"Then I'll have to trouble you." As soon as Song Xian finished speaking, a disciple came to the door, bowed to him and reported: "Sect Leader, a Foundation Establishment cultivator has arrived outside the sect. He says his name is Wei Fan and that he has important matters to discuss with you."

Wei Fan? Song Xian was puzzled; he had never heard of this person before.

"Sect Leader, I shall take my leave now." Seeing this, Xiao Ling assumed that this person was some important figure, so she took the initiative to get up and leave.

Song Xian did not stop him. After thinking for a moment, he also left the mansion and came to the outside of the mountain gate. There he saw a middle-aged man with slightly graying temples and a thin figure standing there.

"Master Song, I apologize for disturbing you, please don't take offense." As Song Xian was sizing up the man, the other man stepped forward and bowed.

"You are Fellow Daoist Wei Fan. May I ask what brings you here?" Song Xian returned the greeting politely, but his doubts only deepened. He had thought that it was a Foundation Establishment cultivator he knew who had come under an alias, but he had never seen the person in front of him before.

"I have come here with a request. May I speak with you in private?"

Seeing the other party's solemn expression, Song Xian invited him to the mountain gate and residence, where the two sat down as guests.

"I am blind and do not seem to have seen Fellow Daoist Wei before. May I ask where you come from?"

"I am from Anfeng County, an unknown person, without any sect or faction, so naturally Sect Leader Song would not recognize me."

"Then may I ask what brings Fellow Daoist Wei here?"

Wei Fan's gaze suddenly sharpened: "I have heard that Fellow Daoist Fang Mingxuan was killed by Sect Leader Song. Is this true?"

(End of this chapter)