Chapter 276

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Chapter 276: Tianxuan Sect

North State, Xiaotian City

Xiaotian City is not yet built, and Lin Jiang now has a group of extra workers. There was a battle outside Xiaotian City, and the Lin family captured nearly ten thousand prisoners. These prisoners were all placed under a restriction spell to work as laborers and speed up the construction of the city.

The remnants of the four major sects also appeared. A total of almost a hundred people came, all of them elite warriors. The rest are only women, children, and the elderly, who were arranged in other places.

Among them, there are still five Soul Changing experts and over ten Nascent Soul experts. They made up for the lack of high-level power in Xiaotian City. They are currently leading teams to continue hunting down the remaining enemies in various places in North State.

This is a long-term thing. It will not be completed in just three to five years. Even a hundred or eighty years is normal.

Just a few days after the big battle, villages from North State came to trade because they couldn’t wait any longer. The environment in North State is not suitable for ordinary people to live in. There is very little self-produced food, and most people in those villages cannot completely rely on fasting. They need food to sustain their lives, so they are forced to come to Xiaotian City to trade.

"The commercial activities in Xiaotian City must be launched. The things we brought with us won’t last long. Once those Human Demon villages run out of food, they will rebel. It will not be worth it by then."

"City Lord, I have seen several trades in the city, and they are all exchanging extremely cheap food, cloth, and magical tools for valuable specialties. Otherwise, why don’t we go to other states to buy supplies and trade with them? We can’t let others take advantage of us for nothing."

"No, North State hates monopolies the most. We don’t have that kind of power yet. Tomorrow I will set off for Tianxuan Sect and negotiate the matter. Once Tianxuan Sect agrees, we don’t need to worry about other forces. When I’m not here, you can follow our previous agreement, and make sure to completely eliminate the remaining bandits."

Lin Batian shook his head. He also knew that the merchants made the most profit in this process, but their strength was not enough to control all the profits. They had to allocate a portion of it.

"Xiao Yi, you know Zhou Huaiying too. Come with me tomorrow."

"Yes, City Lord, about building the city…"

"We have enough people now, we don’t need you."

"Okay."

Lin Jiang shrugged. He didn’t care. He didn’t want to do this tiring job anymore, and there was no profit to be made.

The next day, Lin Jiang followed Lin Batian to Tianxuan Sect. On the way, he had already learned some basic information about Tianxuan Sect.

Tianxuan Sect is a powerful sect that spans across the central region and You State. There are Tao Achievers in the sect who hold great power. Tianxuan Sect claims to be from the central region, but its main influence lies in You State. It is an interesting sect.

Tianxuan Sect’s history is not very long, but it is stronger than recently established sects like Spiritual Moon Sect. The sect is still expanding and full of youthful energy. That’s why it won’t be easy for Lin Batian to negotiate this trip.

"If we can make a deal with Tianxuan Sect, you can use your skills to establish yourself in a big city in You State. Continue trading goods for the family."

"Master, how likely is it to reach an agreement?"

"Fifty-fifty. The key lies with Zhou Huaiying. Since Zhou Huaiying has been away from the Divine Kingdom for so long, he has lost all his foundations. He still has great hope for the path ahead, but he needs benefits. The power of Void Achieving is not weak. If he can help, it’s basically a done deal."

"From my understanding of Zhou Huaiying, he is determined and strategic. Without real and tangible benefits, it’s difficult to persuade him."

"Yes, and I previously tricked him a little when we were in the Divine Kingdom. He is quite cautious of me, so I’m relying on you to deceive him."

"Master thinks highly of me, but I’m just a small golden core."

"Intelligence and cultivation are unrelated. I’ll help you establish a connection, but the rest is up to you."

"Master, give me a hint, and I’ll give it a try."

Lin Jiang nodded. He couldn’t offer anything valuable, so he could only rely on what Lin Batian had to impress Zhou Huaiying.

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You State, Tianxuan Sect

One-fifth of the territory of Tianxuan Sect is in the northern part of You State, and four-fifths of it is in You State as well. Its entrance gate is also within the boundaries of You State. Following the news from the Sound Passing Talisman, Zhou Huaiying arrived at a tavern in Xuanmiao City.

"Leader, it’s me, Xiao Yi."

"No one is in the Divine Kingdom anymore. Why are you talking about a leader? It’s just asking for ridicule."

"Yes, yes, you’re right, senior."

"You’re from the Lin family, right?"

"Yes, I deceived you back then. It was out of necessity. Please forgive me, senior."

"Where is your family’s leader? Why are you the only one here?"

"The family leader went to pay a visit to Tianxuan Sect. They asked me to come and catch up with you, senior. It’s been almost a hundred years since we last saw each other. I’ve missed you so much."

Lin Jiang said. Let’s focus on building relationships with the Divine Kingdom before we say anything else.

"Indeed, it has been a hundred years since I came out. Have others seen it?"

"Except for the seniors and a few Soul Changing seniors, most others have met them. Gu Pingbo…"

Lin Jiang shared news about the others. Gu Pingbo withdrew from worldly affairs and cultivation in Yun State. Yi Zhibai from Pure Jade Sect has already passed away, and some others have also passed away or lost touch. Occasional updates do come in.

"Divine Kingdom, causing trouble for me."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huaiying was deeply moved. The Divine Kingdom has changed the fortunes of many people. If he hadn’t wasted over a thousand years there, he might have already achieved Tao. How could he be in such a difficult situation today?

With a shared memory foundation, it became easier to move on to the next topic. Lin Jiang already had a general idea of Zhou Huaiying’s current situation through other channels.

Since returning from the Divine Kingdom, everything has changed in Tianxuan Sect. It has been such a long time. The master and fellow disciples have mostly passed away, as have his family members. Zhou Huaiying, who was once a young prodigy, has lost the advantage of youth, but his determination towards the Tao has grown stronger.

"Senior, look at my poor memory. After a hundred years, when we meet again, I only thought about drinking. I have a gift for you."

Lin Jiang saw that the atmosphere was almost the same, and he took out a jade slip and handed it to Zhou Huaiying. With a sweep of his divine consciousness, Zhou Huaiying’s brows moved.

"You really came prepared, and it’s actually a Tao Achieving insight."

"Senior is a wise person. Junior dare not play tricks in front of senior. This insight is a gift. If the two families cooperate, there will be five more insights to offer."

Lin Jiang said. The Tianxuan Sect has Tao Achieving Ancestors from three generations, but our foundation cannot compare to the four major families. We don’t have enough in terms of quantity.

Why are there more cultivators with lower cultivation levels? Apart from the different levels of difficulty in reaching different realms, there is another reason. There are too many people who have achieved breakthroughs in these realms. They have already experienced all the pitfalls on their cultivation path, and the experiences they have summarized can help later generations avoid them perfectly.

On the other hand, the higher the cultivation level, the fewer people there are, but the more pitfalls have been discovered. This emphasizes the importance of these experiences and insights, which are known as foundation.

"I will not disregard the interests of the sect for personal gain."

Senior is joking. Junior would never have such thoughts. The North State is chaotic and lacks order. Theoretically, it may benefit the human race and the Tianxuan Sect, but in the long run, it may not be the case.

The so-called rebounding from the bottom, the Human Demon Clan is currently in a terrible state, with no resources left. However, even in such a dire situation, if a remarkable figure were to appear in the Human Demon Clan, it could lead to the emergence of extraordinary talents.

To maintain order in North State, knowing the details of North State is actually more beneficial to the human race. Even if there are any major changes, they can be stopped at the very beginning.

"I can’t make the decision."

Zhou Huaiying didn’t answer directly. There is some truth to the point, but he is not the head of the Tianxuan Sect right now.

"Yes, what the senior said is also true. I can’t make the decision either."

Lin Jiang said, not in a hurry, quickly changed the topic.

Lin Jiang asked about Xuanmiao City, which is the largest cultivation city in the You State. It is a place with talented people and rich resources, as well as a gathering place for wealth in the Bing State.

Lin Jiang hinted to Zhou Huaiying that he intends to open a business there, do some trading. It made Zhou Huaiying intrigued, this is another way to tempt him.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Lin Jiang didn’t dare to take Zhou Huaiying to have a heart-to-heart conversation with the fairy. People like her, actually don’t need money at all. If he wants a woman, as long as he hints a little, he will be overwhelmed with offers.

In the following days, Lin Jiang lingered in Xuanmiao City, investigating the basic situation such as prices, while Lin Batian was lobbying the high-level members of the Tianxuan Sect.

"Do you have anything to say about the recent matters discussed by the Lin family?"

As Lin Batian became more forceful in his attitude, the leaders of Tianxuan Sect could no longer delay and summoned a meeting to discuss the matter.

"Elder, Lin Batian is a member of the Lin family, one of the four major clans. For reasons unknown, he has turned against his own family. The two sides have been fighting for over a hundred years, and even the Chen family’s Tao Achieving cultivator was killed by him. Honestly, we may not be able to withstand Lin Batian’s control over the North State."

"Indeed, Elder, as far as I know, Lin Batian has also allied himself with the original four major sects of the Qing State. Wei Dao, a Void Achieving cultivator from Taixu Sect, has appeared in the North State. They practically already have control over half of the North State. We might not be able to resist."

"That’s ridiculous! We don’t need to take action ourselves, just leak the information to the Qing State."

"Leaking the information to the Qing State may be simple and solve the problem, but it will only create another enemy for Tianxuan Sect in Lin Batian."

Zhou Huaiying said coldly. Only a foolish person would say such things.

"Why should Tianxuan Sect fear Lin Batian?"

"Elder, please consider carefully. If you are confident in a single fatal blow, then there’s no need to worry about anything else. But if you’re not sure, then be cautious."

"I understand now."

The cultivator from Tianxuan Sect nodded, the situation is actually quite clear. Lin Batian has already effectively taken control of North State. It’s a face-saving move for him to be willing to talk and seek a win-win outcome. It’s also possible for him to not give face.