As he raised his hand, he realized sothing was amiss—he had gained new insights in the crafting of the Xuanhuo Mirror!
Many issues he hadn’t been aware of before beca clear after Zheng Fa questioned him.
It was only upon finishing the crafting that he realized this Xuanhuo Mirror was the best he had ever crafted in his life!
Holding the Xuanhuo Mirror, he glanced in the direction Zheng Fa had left, his gaze filled with a mix of shock and doubt, albeit less reluctance.
...
"Shi Shangren is soaking in Thousand Cauldron Peak daily."
A group of disciples murmured softly atop Thousand Cauldron Peak.
Among them, a delicate female cultivator nodded: "Yes, he seems to have been consulting many disciples. A few days ago, he even sought out."
"Oh right, your Cold Soul Pearl crafting is excellent. It’s a pity about your unique Secret Technique."
The group nodded, looking at the female cultivator full of sympathy.
Another person among the disciples said: "He is exploiting and plundering, yet no one in the sect can stop him!"
The rest dared not speak; Shi Shangren wasn’t easy to provoke, nor was that speaking disciple:
This person is a direct descendant of a Luo Clan Corpse Dissolution lineage, with excellent aptitude, greatly favored.
The conflict between the Luo Clan and Shi Shangren is well known; this person’s dissatisfaction with Shi Shangren has long been apparent.
But the delicate female disciple shook her head, saying: "A pity? No, I am grateful, there’s no ti for regret."
"..."
"Don’t you all know?"
"Know what?"
"Many who were approached by Shi Shangren have made so progress."
"Is there really such a thing?"
"Moreover, Shi Shangren’s expertise in Artifact Refining is extraordinary. It may be called consultation, but it’s more like discussion..." the female disciple continued, "He is also quite knowledgeable about Cold Soul Pearl refining. In fact, my gains were greater than Shi Shangren’s."
Everyone looked at each other in amazent, finding it odd, but the expression on the female disciple’s face did not seem like she was lying.
"Many fellow disciples are eagerly hoping for Shi Shangren to co to them."
Soone among the disciples nodded: "That’s true, we’ve never had the chance to discuss Secret Techniques for Artifact Refining with Shi Shangren before."
Others began to understand.
Shi Shangren’s talent is known to all; ordinary disciples would greatly benefit from discussing Dao with him.
The delicate female cultivator is proof of that.
"So, Shi Shangren is actually instructing disciples?"
"..."
Everyone remained silent for a while.
After a long pause, one person glanced at the Luo Clan direct descendant and spoke:
"Although I don’t understand the details... I think the matter of the Immortal Trapping Sword shouldn’t be Shi Shangren’s fault."
The Luo Clan direct descendant was stunned, turning to look at the others.
Seeing that most were nodding in agreent.
Isn’t the Saint Ancestor not alive yet, and you are already passing judgnt?
...
"Winning hearts!" A cultivator from the Yun Clan said confidently within the Three Palace, "Shi Nandang is winning hearts!"
True Immortal Yun remained silent, his expression sowhat grim, also agreeing with the sentint.
Shi Nandang’s series of "consultations" have benefited many disciples in the sect, making slight progress in their techniques.
Even those with no significant progress only feel that their aptitude is lacking, failing to comprehend Shi Shangren’s teachings.
To his knowledge, many within the Yun Clan are grateful to Shi Nandang.
He also thought it absurd:
A Dao Fruit seed, actively guiding disciples!
Guiding may be guiding, but he also calls it consultation, politely and courteously, giving the disciples full respect.
Shi Nandang can actually pull this off!
If it were him, he would also be convinced.
After much thought, he had only one idea—Shi Nandang was indeed winning hearts, preparing to establish the Shi Clan.
Though the Three Clans are called clans, since the Haori Technique is essentially a single entity, it’s relatively easy to switch cultivation below Divinity Transformation.
Given Shi Nandang’s current fa, it’s evident that when Shi Nandang achieves Dao Fruit, there will be nurous disciples switching to his Cultivation Technique!
"This child has grand ambitions..."
True Immortal Yun frowned, feeling troubled.
If Shi Nandang were to compete with him for resources, it would be easier.
But this kind of action leaves him at a loss on how to respond.
"Saint Ancestor, why don’t we have him leave Haori Mountain?"
The Yun Clan cultivator suddenly suggested.
True Immortal Yun’s mind stirred: "Tianhe Sect?"
"Yes! Don’t give Shi Nandang the chance to win over the sect’s disciples." The Yun Clan Divinity Transformation cultivator spoke eloquently, "Once the Tianhe Sect affair is over and Master Luo is revived, then we can just watch the competition."
True Immortal Yun listened, smiling: "This is a good plan."
When Zheng Fa walked into the Three Palace, he was feeling a bit troubled:
He had had enough of Haori Mountain.
The Artifact Refining Technology brought back, those easily analyzed, with the help of Haori Mountain disciples at Thousand Cauldron Peak, were mostly compiled.
The remainder is either of little value or too difficult, leaving few at Haori Mountain to understand.
In his view, Haori Mountain is nearly bare now.
As for competing with True Immortal Yun for resources... he doesn’t lack much either.
The spiritual materials and spiritual dicine earned through the trade routes of East and West Continent are too abundant, making the frugal Zheng Fa now a bit arrogant, looking down on Haori Mountain’s ager offerings.
After all, Haori Mountain’s wealth has almost been squandered by Lu Yao.
Especially as Haori Mountain’s businesses are currently under assault by Jiushan Sect, with Spirit Vein damage, miserably poor.
This prompts True Immortal Yun to consider going to Tianhe Sect to scavenge resources.
Zheng Fa also wants to go to Tianhe Sect, but this matter requires True Immortal Yun’s command.
"I will set off for Tianhe Sect soon, you shall accompany ..."
"Follow the ancestor master’s command!"
Like receiving a pillow when sleepy, Zheng Fa quickly replied.
True Immortal Yun paused, looking at the unfeigned joy on Zheng Fa’s face, feeling puzzled.
Wasn’t this person supposed to win hearts?
Did he give up so easily?
Watching Zheng Fa leave excitedly, True Immortal Yun remained silent for a long ti, suddenly speaking: "Could it be that he... just wanted to instruct the disciples?"
The Yun Clan cultivator also seed pained in his expression: "It appears so, this person seems not to have such thoughts."
The two remained silent for quite a while, rely watching Zheng Fa’s departing figure.
Both felt the figure growing larger.
Themselves growing smaller.
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