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Chapter 340 Reunion with Master Yunya: Grudges Sold Off (4K)
Master Yunya stared at the Spirit-Storing Grass in front of him, blinking in disbelief.

He was both surprised and unsure whether he should take it directly.

To be fair, he definitely wanted this crucial medicinal herb.

But the problem was that giving him something so expensive as a gift made him feel uneasy and nervous.

After all, as a true disciple of a major sect, Master Yunya had long been taught a principle.

Be wary of those who are jealous of you, but also be wary of those who actively show you great goodwill.

Every gift that fate bestows comes with a hidden price tag.

"I also obtained quite a few spirit stones this time, so I'll give you two boxes to use."

Xiao Chen waved his hand and took out several large boxes, pushing them directly at him: "Why are you just looking at me? Hurry up and put them away."

"Could it be that you already have a breakthrough pill and want to exchange it for something else?"

"If that's the case, don't be shy about asking."

“I have quite a few spiritual materials on hand. If you need anything, just tell me and I’ll see if I can find it.”

Although Xiao Chen couldn't repay a small favor tenfold, he could certainly repay it many times over.

Give them more spirit stones so they can buy whatever they need.

Master Yunya scanned the box with his divine sense and his pupils immediately contracted. There were a total of one million spirit stones in the box.

one million!

Even for a true disciple like him, this was a huge sum of money.

Master Yunya swallowed hard, then reluctantly declined, saying, "Logically, I shouldn't refuse a reward from a senior."

"However, I cannot accept such a generous gift from you without a reason."

"Moreover, this does not comply with the rules of the sect."

Although it sounded like an excuse, there were actually two similar rules within the Cangming Immortal Sect, but they weren't usually enforced so strictly.

"How could it be for no reason? Didn't you give me a nautical chart?"

Xiao Chen thought for a moment and said, "Oh, I see. You're worried that this reason might not be good for the future, right?"

He could completely understand this mentality, after all, once Master Yunya brought the spiritual medicine back, he would inevitably be questioned about the reason.

If he were to reveal that he had leaked the internal nautical charts to outsiders in the first place...

Although Iron Fan True Lord might let it go lightly on the surface out of consideration for Xiao Chen.

However, in reality, he will likely be gradually marginalized in the future.

For most cultivators, even with a breakthrough pill, success in breaking through a level is not guaranteed, and there will still be many concerns.

"This is simple, just accept it without hesitation."

Xiao Chen said directly, "Go back and tell them that I like you and made a deal with you using spiritual items and spirit stones."

"Just give me any obscure spiritual item, like a useless Dao-nourishing crystal or a fragment of a magic weapon."

"That way you'll have a perfectly good reason to get things done."

“I previously spent spirit stones to buy a Dao-nurturing crystal, and this can be verified.”

Master Yunya was already feeling dizzy and disoriented.

On his way here, he had already considered all sorts of possibilities in his mind.

There are good cases where, after meeting the person, one can smoothly express their apology and deliver a spiritual object to clear up the misunderstanding.

There are also bad situations where they are simply too shameful to be seen, or where Xiao Chen coldly awaits their meeting and demands an explanation from the Cangming Immortal Sect.

But he never expected things to turn out this way.

I was clearly responsible for coming over to deliver the gift.

How did I end up being the one receiving the gift?
Master Yunya's mind went blank; he didn't know whether to decline again or accept it directly.

The main problem is that Xiao Chen gave too much.

But he was worried that if he continued to refuse to take it, wouldn't that make Senior Xiao angry?
However, Xiao Chen didn't think about that at all; he was already holding his teacup and sipping his tea.

The spiritual tea tastes alright, but unfortunately I already had it once back at Qingcang Peak.

At that time, I helped him enhance his spiritual activity for three consecutive days, which greatly facilitated his reading in the library during those days.

Now, the effect of drinking it is much weaker, and the improvement seems very limited.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Gangyuan said you came here to see me. Is there something you need?"

Xiao Chen put down his teacup and went straight to the point: "I heard you also brought a letter from Fellow Daoist Iron Fan?"

He had probably already guessed some of the reason.

Although no information was leaked when Yi Laogou was killed, the Cangming Immortal Sect should have no evidence to suggest that he was the one who did it.

However, in many cases, evidence is not that crucial.

There are only a few Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the Compassionate Sea, and even fewer who are capable of killing other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Normally, the process of elimination wouldn't be particularly difficult.

With the sea creatures attacking now, almost all the key combat positions have been made public.

Xiao Chen appeared near the Mo Zhang Sect at this time.

They demonstrated extraordinary combat power, possessing both the time and the ability.

It takes almost no deduction to pinpoint him or this clue.

Furthermore, they could directly interrogate the Yi family cultivators who had been secretly monitoring Xiao Chen's whereabouts, making it incredibly easy for them to obtain the truth.

But it doesn't matter, he had already figured out that this matter couldn't be kept secret long before Xiao Chen made his move.

He never intended to hide it; he just didn't publicize it.

If someone asks, he will readily admit it.

After all, if the Cangming Immortal Sect really investigated the Yi family members, they would know that he was not the one who actively abducted and killed them, but rather the one who was abducted and killed.

This was simply a legitimate act of retaliation.

If the other party persists in making a fuss about this, well, that's unlikely now.

The demise of the Zhaokong Sect should help Iron Fan Zhenjun and others maintain a calm mind.

However, Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised that Iron Fan True Monarch would directly admit his mistake and seek reconciliation.

He was somewhat taken aback as he looked at the lengthy apology letter in front of him, which was over ten thousand words long.

Keep in mind, this is a handwritten text of tens of thousands of words, spanning more than ten pages.

It also draws on numerous classical texts and allusions, using various methods to suggest that both sides should abandon past grievances and continue to coexist peacefully.

It should be noted that this is based on the time it took for Master Yunya to depart.

At that time, even the Iron Fan True Lord probably didn't know that the chain formation had been broken.

The fact that he wrote such a letter at that time, rather than making a last-minute attempt after seeing the destruction of the Zhaokong Sect, is enough to show that he truly wanted to resolve the grievances.

Such a situation is truly rare.

However, firstly, Xiao Chen was not the kind of person who would hold a grudge, and secondly, judging from the previous situation, the Yi family patriarch was probably arresting people in secret.

The disciples of the Cangming Immortal Sect were likely unaware that they had only mobilized members of their own family.

Of course, theoretically speaking, Iron Fan Zhenjun and others should have had some guesses, but they did not directly participate.

This can be seen from the fact that Xiao Chen was able to enter Cangming Pavilion and Tingtao Market normally, and no arrest warrant was subsequently issued by the outside world.

If Yi Laogou had been able to mobilize sect resources to blockade and suppress Xiao Chen back then, Xiao Chen's situation would undoubtedly have been much more difficult. For example, he might not have been able to enter the new ruins at all, as he would have been blocked from the outside by the major sects.

In that case, he might be forced to seek a breakthrough opportunity in the open sea.

In that case, it's not impossible for him to coexist peacefully with the Cangming Immortal Sect.

After all, not only did Iron Fan Zhenjun apologize in a timely manner, but he also sent a portion of Peach Blossom Divine Water Dew.

This is a top-grade fourth-tier spiritual item, the kind of treasure that becomes rare once it's used.

Similar items are so valuable that their value is difficult to estimate even with spirit stones.

Because in most cases, no one would even think of selling such a rare spiritual item.

They would only be willing to part with something if it was at least a barter exchange, offering another treasure in return.

"I have read the contents of the letter, and I generally agree with it."

Xiao Chen put away the letter and changed the subject: "However, I have an additional condition. Please remember to pass on this to Fellow Daoist Iron Fan."

"That means I will visit your esteemed ancestral library to consult some ancient books when I have some free time."

"Of course I don't need the cultivation techniques. If your sect is not at ease, you can put away the cultivation techniques in advance."

"But I hope that ancient books, especially rare copies, will not be hidden away."

"As long as Fellow Daoist Iron Fan agrees to this condition, the previous matter will be wiped clean and treated as if it never happened."

Just then, Xiao Chen was thinking about going out to find information and broaden his horizons.

So he added another small condition.

Browsing the Sutra Repository is not a big deal unless you are required to read the cultivation techniques.

Master Yunya even directly agreed on his behalf: "This is easy to discuss. I can guarantee that the sect leader will agree."

"The Cangming Immortal Sect welcomes your esteemed presence at any time!"

He had been instructed before he came that he could agree to any conditions that weren't too unreasonable.

So he said that with great confidence.

"Okay, then it's settled."

Xiao Chen nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this: "This tea is good. You should try some too. Don't be too nervous."

"I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

Without waiting for Yunya Zhenren's response, he left the pavilion.

The reason they left so decisively was that they didn't even say goodbye properly.

Xiao Chen noticed that although he appeared very kind, Master Yunya, who was sitting opposite him, had been tense all the time since he entered the room.

He didn't drink a drop of tea and sat upright the whole time, only sitting on the edge of the chair. Just looking at him made me feel tired.

It's obvious that the difference in their levels of understanding makes it impossible for them to relax.

Under such circumstances, even if Xiao Chen tried to persuade him, it would be useless; it would only make him more tired by pretending to agree.

Only by leaving in time can he truly relax.

Actually, his mentality seems a bit off. He's at the peak of the Golden Core stage, after all. He shouldn't be so nervous in front of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

However, Xiao Chen had misunderstood something. When he paid his respects to Gangyuan Zhenjun and the others earlier...

Especially when he met with True Lord Rift and True Lord Thunder, True Master Yunya did not feel much pressure.

On the contrary, at that time, he was thinking about not wanting to be left behind.

As fellow cultivators, if the other party was able to successfully break through, then he will surely be able to do it in the future as well.

But it's different with Xiao Chen.

Not to mention that among the younger generations of disciples in the Cangming Immortal Sect, the Yi family patriarch was practically a sect patriarch.

Just take the time when I was on the ship and heard about Xiao Chen chasing after the Wang family patriarch and killing Jin Luan.

It was enough to leave Master Yunya in awe, completely unable to feel any desire to compare, only filled with deep reverence.

His mindset at this moment was actually somewhat similar to that of Thunderbolt True Lord.

However, because he was still far behind in terms of cultivation level, he had to be extremely cautious from the very beginning.

"Senior, your spirit stones!"

Master Yunya was stunned for a moment when he saw Xiao Chen turn and leave, and then quickly chased after him to the door.

However, all they saw was a silhouette riding the waves away.

The Spirit-Storing Grass and Spirit Stones were naturally left in the pavilion.

"Why did Fellow Daoist Xiao leave? Did your talks not go well?"

Gangyuan Zhenjun sensed the fluctuations in spiritual energy outside and wondered why Xiao Chen had suddenly left. Could it be that he was angry?

So they came over promptly to find out what was going on.

Master Yunya hesitated for a moment, but still gave a general explanation of the situation.

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Gangyuan smiled with relief and said, "Since this is Fellow Daoist Xiao's wish, then you may accept it."

That would have been enough.

However, after thinking about it, he decided to give Yunya Zhenren a few more pointers.

“Little one, I completely understand your previous thoughts and concerns.”

Gangyuan Zhenjun asked with a smile, "However, instead of worrying about those things, why don't you think about why Fellow Daoist Iron Fan would send you here?"

"Why didn't you send someone else to deliver the message, but instead had to come here specifically?"

Upon hearing this question, Master Yunya felt his heart skip a beat and a chill run down his spine.

He hadn't thought about this issue at first; as a disciple, he only needed to focus on how to complete the mission assigned by the sect.

But now that I think about it, it does seem a bit illogical to specifically ask him to deliver the letter.

There must be some special factor at play.

Gangyuan Zhenjun did not wait for his answer, but continued, "Actually, it is not wrong for you to have such concerns under normal circumstances, but Fellow Daoist Xiao is a little different."

"Just pretend you know nothing. I promise everything will be fine once you get back."

"This might even be a benefit to you in the future."

It is certainly a serious matter for a disciple of a major sect to collude with an outsider, but it also depends on the specific identity of that outsider.

If it's a relatively important person, then it becomes a unique advantage in terms of connections.

If handled properly, it has the potential to become a source of future support.

From the perspective of the Cangming Immortal Sect, the more impressive Xiao Chen's performance, the greater this advantage will be.

If Xiao Chen were to reach the Venerable Realm one day in the future, perhaps he could benefit from it even more.

Regardless of how much benefit one can gain, it can at least serve as a protective charm.

Being a friend of a venerable one is enough to deter many enemies, making them consider whether they dare to kill before taking action.

But actually, they both misunderstood.

Iron Fan True Monarch knew nothing about the sea chart. He only obtained the contents of the letter of appeal that Xiao Chen used to seduce Old Dog Yi from the Yi family.

The letter mentioned that the two were good friends, which was why he sent Master Yunya over; that was all.

(End of this chapter)