Summer Is an Outlier
Mount Zhongnan, the main hall of Chongyang Palace.
The atmosphere in the conversation between Master Ren and the representatives of the independent cultivators was quite harmonious. They soon finished the pleasantries and got down to business.
"All of you fellows are the backbone of the immortal cultivation world. Although our Zhongnan Mountain is a small mountain and a small sect, we are also willing to do our best for the immortal cultivation world." Master Ren looked calm, looked around at the scattered cultivators, and said slowly: "However, in recent years, there have been signs of a revival of spiritual energy around the world, and the spiritual energy overseas has become more abundant. However, the spiritual veins in our mountain have suffered from a serious disease and are becoming increasingly scarce. I am afraid that it will be difficult to sustain. This Hidden Immortal Conference is also to discuss with you. I am afraid that the spiritual energy and elixirs distributed in the future will have to be reduced by half."
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As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the few independent cultivator representatives changed, and they looked at each other with different expressions.
"Master Ren, this may be inappropriate." A big monk with a scar on his head could not help but say, "In recent months, the spiritual energy overseas has indeed fluctuated frequently, but the consequences are still unknown. It is really unfair for your sect to cut the spiritual energy and elixir supply at this time."
Now that someone has taken the lead, others can't help but follow suit, as no one wants their share to be reduced.
"Yes, Master Hai Da is right."
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"Whether the abnormal spiritual energy is good or bad for us, this needs further study."
"Even if the spiritual energy is really revived, we can't compete with those famous sects."
"So, in order to appease the other cultivators, your sect should increase its share. Why is it cutting it?"
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Among them was a purple-capped woman who looked to be in her forties. She suddenly raised her eyebrows and stared at Master Ren with a bit of hostility: "Ren Daofang, the masters before you never mentioned this kind of thing. But you just said this as soon as you came out of seclusion. Are you trying to use this to pressure us and force us to submit to you, Zhongnan Mountain?"
This was a bold statement, and it almost directly exposed the hidden worries in the hearts of the practitioners.
The other cultivators all thought that this woman was very bold, but they also admired her in their hearts. At the same time, they also watched the changes in Master Ren's expression, waiting for his response.
"What Fairy Zhao said is really unreasonable. To be frank, if I really had such thoughts..." Master Ren paused for two or three seconds, then smiled and said, "I would have cut off your supply thirty years ago. Why wait until now?"
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"Master Ren, there is no point in saying this. It is better to say less." The monk Hai frowned and said unhappily, "You Zhongnan Mountain gave us spiritual energy and elixirs. These are not rewards. They are the compensation that Master Chen promised to give us after you committed a serious mistake two decades ago."
"That's right." Immortal Zhao nodded in agreement, "This is what Master Chen promised back then, and it will never be changed. Ren Daofang, he is your master, you wouldn't take his words as bullshit, would you?"
Master Ren was not angry, he just pondered for a while, then said: "Yes, two decades ago, due to our sect's negligence, a great disaster occurred in the world of immortal cultivation. My master felt deeply sorry for this, so he made this oath and passed down a will that future generations must not disobey."
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"That's it." A handsome young man immediately clapped his hands and said with a smile, "In my opinion, Master Ren was just joking just now. Don't mind it."
Monk Hai snorted coldly: "It's better not to make such jokes. If all the casual cultivators in the world take it seriously, the situation will be difficult to deal with."
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Although the attitudes of the other casual cultivators were not as tough as that of the great monk Hai, the meanings they expressed were almost the same.
Master Ren remained silent, carefully observing the reactions of these people, and his guesses became clearer and clearer.
At this time, Ning Ruirui, who was listening in the hall, was puzzled and asked in confusion, "Aren't these independent cultivators a little too strong? The disaster was not initiated by Zhongnan Mountain. Giving them spiritual energy and elixirs is a favor, and not giving them is a duty. Why do they act like they have the Chongyang Palace in their hands?"
Zhang Mingtuo sneered and said, "They are just thick-skinned. They are sure that Chongyang Palace is a famous sect and dare not go back on their word."
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Ning Ruirui and Xia Tian met Taoist Ge from Anxin Temple in the secret realm under the sea. They learned some details about the catastrophe from him and knew that it was not the responsibility of Chongyang Palace. So they felt sympathy for Chongyang Palace and could not help but feel disgusted with these greedy independent cultivators.
"They take it for granted." Ning Ruirui shook her head. "If Xia Tian hadn't repaired the spiritual vein, I'm afraid Zhongnan Mountain would have been exhausted to death by them."
"It's not that simple." Zhang Mingtuo frowned slightly and said with some concern, "I'm increasingly suspicious that the damage to the spirit vein is part of someone's plan, otherwise there wouldn't be so many forces hiding underground. If Xia Tian hadn't cured Master Ren, then it would have been his disciple who presided over this Hidden Immortal Conference, and the consequences would have been disastrous."
Ning Ruirui sighed with some doubt: "If this is all part of that person's plan, then he is too terrible. He actually planned this for more than a hundred years?"
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"This is not incredible." Zhang Mingtuo chuckled and explained to Ning Ruirui, "These immortal cultivators have long lifespans and superhuman abilities. They have long been tired of the kind of enjoyment that ordinary people pursue, so they prefer to play with human nature. Don't think that they really have any ambitions. This century-long plan is just their way of killing time."
Ning Ruirui's three perspectives were shattered when she heard these words. The image of immortal cultivators in her mind instantly collapsed.
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"Feeling shocked?" Zhang Mingtuo chuckled and said disapprovingly, "So-called immortal cultivators, although they have the word 'immortal' in their name, are not immortals. In the process of cultivation, their cultivation level increases, their life span increases, but their desires also increase. They have already enjoyed ordinary desires for wine and sex, and are no longer satisfied with them. The most filthy human nature is in the so-called immortal cultivation world, which is why I am determined not to cultivate immortality."
"Then Xia Tian he..." Ning Ruirui subconsciously wanted to refute.
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Zhang Mingtuo waved his hands and said with some emotion: "Xia Tian is an outlier, a demon, a freak, and not universal. That kid has an unreasonable obsession with "beauty" and doesn't care about anything else. His cultivation will increase rapidly with dual cultivation. If he was born in ancient times, this kid would definitely be a flower thief."
Ning Ruirui imagined what it would be like to be a flower thief in the summer and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"This kid hasn't arrived yet, it looks like there's trouble." Zhang Mingtuo also laughed twice, then became worried again.
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Ning Ruirui said calmly: "With his ability, there shouldn't be any trouble that can stump him."
"Of course he won't be in trouble." Zhang Mingtuo sighed, "I'm talking about us. If he doesn't show up, it means we're going to be in big trouble soon."
Ning Ruirui understood instantly. Since the Hidden Sect sent people to intercept Xia Tian, it meant that they would take action here soon.
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Just at this moment, there were several loud shouts coming from the front hall, it seemed that the talks between Master Ren and those representatives of the independent cultivators had broken down.
The two sides had been arguing about the share of spiritual energy and elixirs, but as time went by, the debate turned to denouncing Chongyang Palace, and even put the blame for the great catastrophe in the world of immortal cultivation 120 years ago on Chongyang Palace.
Master Ren looked calm and his tone was even more indifferent. He looked at the scattered cultivators and said, "You all know that the great catastrophe two decades ago was not my fault. In fact, you all brought it upon yourselves, and it also caused the damage to my Zhongnan Mountain's spiritual veins. It was only because my master cared about the fact that all cultivators in the world are one family, and felt sorry for your difficulty in cultivation, that he decided to distribute spiritual energy and elixirs to you every year. But you are not grateful, and you have secretly gathered together and attempted to attack my Chongyang Palace. Don't you feel ashamed?"
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“Ren Daofang, what do you mean by this?” Zhao Xiangu could not help but get furious. She immediately smashed the cup and started to curse: “If it is not the responsibility of your Chongyang Palace, then is it our responsibility? The Hidden Immortal Conference two decades ago was also held here. That senior cultivator was also invited by your master. In the end, he slaughtered his fellow cultivators in a frenzy and killed most of the independent cultivators... You actually said that you, Zhongnan Mountain, have no responsibility. It is simply ridiculous!”
Monk Hai also followed suit and said, "Master Ren, if you don't want to supply us with spiritual energy and elixirs anymore, you can just say so directly. Why resort to such tricks? Do you really think that we, the scattered cultivators in the world, are all beggars who must eat your charity?"
"That's right, Zhongnan Mountain is too unkind!"
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"Ren Daofang, you have completely disgraced your master!"
"What a famous sect, but their words are like farts."
"Why not tear down this broken Taoist temple and see if they still dare to look down on us!"
Outside the palace, the group of wandering cultivators also began to become angry and threatened to destroy Chongyang Palace.
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"Everyone, please be patient." Master Ren was calm and composed, still smiling. "Regarding the case from two centuries ago, it is meaningless to discuss right and wrong now. As for the supply of spiritual energy and elixirs that I mentioned being halved, it is also because the underground spiritual veins have been disintegrating in recent years and are unable to bear the heavy burden. However, this is not Chongyang Palace targeting you, but for other reasons."
"What's the reason?" asked a yellow-haired old man with two bumps on his head.
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Monk Hai snorted: "What's the reason? I'm afraid it's a trap."
Master Ren said calmly: "Whether it is a trap or something else, why not listen to it?" Now that things have come to this, if there is still someone who is entangled and disrupting the topic, then this person's position is very problematic.
"Okay, then let's listen to what Master Ren has to say." Fairy Zhao sneered and sat back in her seat with her arms folded.
Master Ren nodded and continued, "Since the great upheaval in the world of immortal cultivation, the underground spiritual veins of our Zhongnan Mountain have been affected and damaged. Three generations of masters have tried to make up for the loss of the spiritual veins, but in the end they all failed. However, a few days ago, a master suddenly took action and healed the underground spiritual veins. I feel so grateful for his kindness that I have decided to give him half of the spiritual veins as a reward. So you have no choice but to halve your share."
“Bang!”
Monk Hai was furious. He raised his hand and smashed the chair under him. He said angrily, "I want to know which master can heal the spirit veins. It is totally unheard of. Master Ren is probably making up a story."
"This master is called Xia Tian." Master Ren narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled faintly.