Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

As Wei Qiyuan spoke his mind, Jun Changping turned his gaze to the remaining people.

Some things are not suitable for him to say himself, as they are easy to cause misunderstandings, but if someone says them on his behalf, then the nature of the matter is different.

Sui'an Academy has a total of nine students. Although Mu'an and Bai Ling have never explicitly stated what the future holds for the nine students, one can easily perceive the differences among them by paying a little attention.

Among the nine, the second oldest, Li Yin, was born a beggar and had no background or resources.

However, Li Yin's cultivation aptitude was the most outstanding among the nine, and more importantly, Li Yin was highly valued by Mr. Mu.

Because of his careful observation, Jun Changping knew that from the very beginning, Li Yinxiu's path was different from others.

Li Yin's main cultivation is neither martial arts nor literature, but the water element branch under the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth.

This method has never been spread in the world, and even the division of cultivation levels is different from the current mainstream cultivation methods.

It was only after breaking through to the Celestial Martial Saint level that Jun Changping realized that Li Yin's strength had already reached the Celestial Martial Saint level, and even if he had broken through, he would not be Li Yin's opponent.

It was only because Li Yin's cultivation method was different from theirs, and she always considered herself Bai Ling's student, that others mistakenly thought she was a scholar.

Jun Changping had a deep-seated doubt that someone with such cultivation at the age of twenty-one could be considered the only one among the nine to have received Master Mu's true teachings.

What he and Fengjian learned was nothing more than a superficial understanding.

As for who Mr. Mu really is, after so many years, Jun Changping has found the answer in his heart.

If at first he only thought Mr. Mu was a highly capable person, worth his effort to win over, his thoughts have now changed considerably.

As long as Mr. Mu can remain impartial and observe the changing world situation, that would be the greatest fortune.

……

The third son, Zhuge Xiang, comes from a family of scholars and physiognomists in Tianming Domain. He is exceptionally talented, proficient in feng shui and physiognomy, and skilled in using formations.

More importantly, as the direct descendant of the Zhuge family in this generation, Zhuge Xiang's attitude itself represents the attitude of the Zhuge family.

If handled properly, it is not impossible to gain the support of the Wenhong Hall and draw the literary forces of Tianming Domain into the battle.

With the support of the Wenchang Temple in the east, the western region also needs the participation of the Wendao faction.

……

The fourth son, Sima He, came from a local prominent family in Jiuzhou. He was of average talent and was not a direct descendant of the Sima family.

For a long time, the Sima family had nothing to be proud of, until about a hundred years ago, when a genius emerged from the Sima family.

This genius joined the Yunqi Sect, the largest sect in Jiuzhou City, when he was young. He worked hard and finally attained the status of a terrestrial immortal twenty years ago, calling himself Yunqi Sanren.

The existence of Yunqi Sanren has elevated the status of Yunqi Sect and the Sima family to a new level, making them targets for various forces to court.

As far as Jun Changping knows, Yunqi Sanren once visited the academy, coming and going quietly without attracting any attention.

Since that day, Sima He's status in the family has risen dramatically, and he has now become an important figure among the younger generation of the Sima family.

For Yu Junchangping, winning over Sima He was also an important matter. If he could bring Yunqi Sanren into the Western Qi camp, it would undoubtedly be of great help to them.

……

Fang Qing, the fifth son, came from an ordinary background. His talent in both martial arts and literature was only mediocre. To Jun Changping, he was not someone he needed to win over.

It's best to try if you can, but it doesn't really matter if you can't.

If Fang Qing is willing to join, and they come from the same school, Jun Changping is willing to find him a good position.

If this great undertaking succeeds, it is certainly possible that he will be granted a title and appointed prime minister in the future.

Bai Yunhe, the eighth son, is from the Bai family of Southern Xinjiang. He is of mediocre talent but has Bai Ling's backing. Jun Changping has never treated him badly and has truly taken care of Bai Yunhe as a junior brother over the past ten years.

Although the relationship between the two brothers was good, Jun Changping knew in his heart that in the midst of war, it was almost impossible for Bai Yunhe to be swayed to his side.

Their respective families and identities destined them to go in different directions.

People like Bai Ling, who only want peace in the world, are far too few. In the real world, there are far too many things that cannot be given up.

As for Yun Wan, the ninth sister, as the youngest junior sister of Sui'an Academy, Yun Wan grew up under everyone's watchful eyes.

Even if he had ulterior motives at first, after more than ten years, Jun Changping has developed quite a bit of affection for this mischievous and adorable junior sister.

As you keep pretending, you start to lose sight of what's real and what's fake.

Yun Wan grew up under the care of her senior brothers and sisters, and was the most innocent among the nine.

To be honest, Jun Changping didn't really want to drag his innocent junior sister into the quagmire of war.

In these turbulent times, staying at the academy and by Mr. Mu's side is the best choice.

……

For Yu Junchangping, the people he really wanted to win over were Li Yin, Zhuge Xiang, and Sima He. If he could get the help of these three, his great cause would be accomplished. The others would only be icing on the cake.

Few people knew the complex ideas behind it; in Feng Jian and Wei Qiyuan's eyes, it was actually a very simple matter.

Our eldest brother has made it big, and now he's going to lead his fellow disciples to build a successful career so that everyone can live a good life in the future.

But to truly discerning people, the current conversation has a completely different meaning.

The future of the Nine Sons of Sui An will be determined today.

As Jun Changping and the other two looked over, their reactions varied.

Zhuge Xiang remained calm and unhurried, enjoying his favorite food.

Sima He looked conflicted, as if he was pondering what he should do next.

Fang Qing was a little nervous, holding the cup with both hands and taking small sips every now and then to calm herself down.

Bai Yunhe kept his head down, gently stirring the contents of his bowl with his chopsticks, making it impossible to see his expression.

The four people reacted differently, but none of them gave a clear answer.

Time passed slowly, and even someone as oblivious as Feng Jian noticed the change in atmosphere.

He glanced at Jun Changping, then at Zhuge Xiang who was eating his food, and said in a low voice.

"Third senior brother, you're the smartest one here. Don't just focus on eating. If you feel there's anything wrong, just say it."

After swallowing the food in his mouth, Zhuge Xiang slowly put down his chopsticks and glanced at everyone.

"I haven't told everyone before, but I'm actually here on a mission... Before I went to the Apocalypse Domain, my elders repeatedly told me that during my time at the academy, I should study under Master Bai, and if possible, it would be best if I could marry Master Bai."

"What?!?"

"Married to Master Bai?"

"Third Senior Brother, are you saying that your elders want you to marry Master Bai?"

The explosive words immediately ignited the entire audience. Even Feng Jian disregarded what had happened earlier and kept pressing Zhuge Xiang for answers.

More interesting than the future is the gossip right now.

Amidst the shocked gazes of the others, Zhuge Xiang calmly nodded and picked up his wine cup to drink again.

A clamor of discussion erupted, completely dispelling the atmosphere Jun Changping had created, replaced by a thirst for gossip.

"Thank goodness Second Senior Sister didn't come today, otherwise, just because of what you said, Third Senior Brother, she would definitely tear you to pieces!"

"Exactly! Everyone knows that Second Senior Sister loves to pester Master Bai..."

Amidst gasps of amazement, Zhuge Xiang downed the wine in his cup in one gulp and nodded apologetically to Jun Changping.

"I cannot disobey my father's orders. Before I have obtained Master Bai's approval, please forgive me for not being able to make a decision on my own."