Chapter 32: Is It Really Okay To Bring This Kind Of Person Into The Holy Land?

Hai Bonan couldn’t help feeling overjoyed upon hearing Qin Xuan’s words. He turned back to look at Qin Xuan and said:

“That’s excellent! Trust me, with your talent and strength, you absolutely have the chance to compete for the position of Holy Son!”

Seeing Hai Bonan so happy, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but ask curiously:

“Do you people, the Deacons of True Martial Sacred Land, have recruitment quotas? Like, does the Holy Land reward you with resources or something if you recruit a disciple with good talent?”

Hai Bonan was stunned for a moment upon hearing that, then replied: “No, we don’t. Why do you ask?”

“If there’s no reward, why are you so happy? It’s almost like you’re the one becoming Holy Son!” Qin Xuan said.

“Ah! Actually, recruiting you into the Sacred Land… I have some selfish motives!” Hai Bonan sighed after hearing Qin Xuan’s words.

“Oh? What selfish motives?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Xuan narrowed his eyes and asked.

“The Saint of True Martial Sacred Land in this generation was once very close friends with my eldest disciple. And my eldest disciple, in terms of both talent and strength, was superior to the current True Martial Saint!”

“Back then, almost every disciple in True Martial Sacred Land believed that the sainthood of this generation undoubtedly belonged to my eldest disciple!”

“However, just one month before the Sainthood Contest, my eldest disciple actually died within a Secret Realm in Youlong Domain!”

When he got to this part, Hai Bonan’s voice suddenly became agitated.

“Do you suspect it was the current True Martial Saint’s doing?” Qin Xuan voiced the question upon hearing this.

The position of Holy Son held status equal to that of a Sacred Land Elder.

It represented boundless resources and immense power. No one could resist being tempted by that!

Wasn’t Ji Yingyue’s reason for being gravely injured and fleeing to Qingfeng City precisely because of her senior siblings?

One coveted her body, and the other coveted her Saintess position!

“It’s not suspicion, it’s certainty! On the day my eldest disciple went to the Secret Realm, the disciples accompanying him were all trusted subordinates of the current True Martial Saint!”

“Though besides my eldest disciple, a few other disciples also died inside the Secret Realm, I am certain it was no accident! It was a death trap orchestrated by the True Martial Saint!” Hai Bonan’s voice grew fiercer and more menacing.

Being a teacher for one day is like being a father for life. He had regarded his eldest disciple as his own son, and the bond between them was incredibly deep.

Even if the True Martial Saint had only crippled his eldest disciple’s cultivation and spared his life, Hai Bonan wouldn’t have been this furious.

“If you are so certain, why not tell the higher-ups in the Sacred Land?” Qin Xuan asked again.

“I did tell them. But it was useless!”

“As he became the True Martial Saint for this generation without any suspense, his master also received vast amounts of resources!”

“Not only did his master’s realm break through from the Grotto-Heaven Realm to the Divine Treasure Realm, becoming a Marquis-Level Expert, but his status also rose from Deacon to Elder!”

“The master and disciple pair now hold lofty positions and possess great authority. His master’s realm and strength also absolutely crush mine.”

“Even if some Elders sensed something fishy, they wouldn’t offend that master and disciple duo just for a deceased disciple and a Deacon!” Hai Bonan said, sounding somewhat powerless.

“So, you hope I can enter the Sacred Land, compete with that True Martial Saint for the Holy Son position. If I succeed, you’ll have the chance to seek revenge against them both?” Qin Xuan looked at Hai Bonan as he spoke.

“Exactly! That is the only method I can think of!” Hai Bonan nodded.

“But have you considered… what if I end up just like your eldest disciple? Falling victim to that True Martial Saint’s scheme and perishing?”

“After all, compared to before, he is now the True Martial Saint. The resources and power he can wield must be much greater, right?” Qin Xuan’s eyes were sharp as torches, fixed on Hai Bonan.

“Ah? That won’t happen! Don’t you worry! You just need to cultivate peacefully and wait for the Sainthood Contest to begin. I will shield you from everything!”

“I am a Sacred Land Deacon, after all. I’ll stake my own life to ensure your peaceful cultivation until the contest starts! Even if I die, I’ll die before you!” Hai Bonan looked at Qin Xuan with nervousness, terrified that fear might deter Qin Xuan from going to True Martial Sacred Land.

Seeing how nervous Hai Bonan looked, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but chuckle.

He was just testing Hai Bonan’s reaction. As for fearing that True Martial Saint?

That was purely laughable.

With Qin Xuan’s current strength, forget just that one True Martial Saint, even if Qin Xuan had to face him and his master together, he would stand utterly unafraid.

Going to True Martial Sacred Land was merely to find “like-minded friends” for his plan to “make love”.

“Since you’ve said that much, then I have no reason not to go!” Qin Xuan said with a smile.

Hearing Qin Xuan’s words, Hai Bonan also breathed a sigh of relief.

“By the way, there’s a True Martial Sacred Land disciple named Song Tao. Do you know him?” Qin Xuan promptly inquired about Song Tao.

“Yes, I do know him! He’s the same-sect senior brother of the True Martial Saint, and a Core Disciple of True Martial Sacred Land! Why? Has he also come to find you?” Hai Bonan frowned deeply upon hearing the name.

In response, Qin Xuan recounted everything: During the siege by the Three Great Dynasties, Song Tao hid nearby using a secret art, lurking suspiciously.

He was discovered in the end, captured, and had been confined in the dungeon ever since.

After listening, Hai Bonan fell into deep thought. Pondering for quite a while, he finally spoke:

“As a trusted senior brother of the True Martial Saint, disciples like Song Tao, even though just Core Disciples, can still wield some influence.”

“For instance, granting assessment opportunities! Recruiting people into the Sacred Land!”

“So based on what you’ve described, it’s highly possible that the sudden alliance and siege by the Three Great Dynasties was actually instigated by Song Tao pulling the strings behind the scenes!”

“It’s been quite common in the past for dynasty royals to trade resources for assessment opportunities. The reason you were besieged could be that your talent was simply too outstanding.”

“Song Tao probably feared you would threaten the True Martial Saint’s position once you entered the Sacred Land, so he wanted to eliminate you beforehand!” As he thought of this, Hai Bonan slapped his thigh.

“It might also be because word got to them that I was at the Sacred Land, lobbying the Elders to grant you Core Disciple status! That’s why Song Tao came to incite the Three Great Dynasties to siege you!” Hearing all this, Qin Xuan’s eyes became increasingly dark and unfathomable.

“That’s a reasonable and logical deduction, worthy of being a Sacred Land Deacon. If that’s the case, there’s no need to interrogate Song Tao any further!” Qian Xuan remarked.

“Praise undeserved! It was a simple deduction. If you weren’t missing so much information, you probably wouldn’t have needed me to explain.” Hai Bonan replied, sounding somewhat embarrassed.

“Mhm…” Qin Xuan nodded. Then he turned to Qin Yuanba and said, “Uncle Yuanba, go kill that True Martial Sacred Land disciple in the dungeon.”

“Sure thing!” Qin Yuanba replied with a grin, turning to leave as soon as he heard he could kill someone.

“Pfbt! Wait wait wait! Absolutely not!” Having just been praised and sipping his tea, Hai Bonan spat it out instantly upon hearing this and hastily protested.

“Why not?” Qin Xuan looked at Hai Bonan. The sheer depth in those eyes and the sharp aura radiating from Qin Xuan sent a chill through Hai Bonan, a peak Colossus.

“True Martial Sacred Land Core Disciples have Life Tablets within the Sacred Land! Detaining him for a short time is doable; the Sacred Land will just assume he’s out training. But kill him, and they will definitely know!” Hai Bonan quickly explained.

Arbitrarily killing a Core Disciple of True Martial Sacred Land was an affront to the Sacred Land’s dignity!

With the Qin Family’s current strength and resources, facing a mighty Holy Land, they were still far too young and weak!

Hearing this, Qin Xuan stopped Qin Yuanba. His gaze indifferent, he knocked his fingers on the armrest of his chair:

“If we can’t kill him now, then let him be the first to try the new severe tortures the Ministry of Justice developed under Uncle Da.”

“Make him experience them all. Just don’t play to the death.”

Hearing this, Qin Yuanba became even more excited. This sounded more fun than killing anyway!

“Got it!”

Watching Qin Yuanba walk out excitedly, and looking at Qin Xuan’s indifferent face, Hai Bonan felt a stir of unease within him.

Is it really okay to bring this kind of person into the Holy Land?