Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 565 - 290、Transaction with Red Dust Pavilion

As for the Nascent Soul Saint Monarch of the Red Dust Pavilion? A single Dai Ji and two hundred million Spirit Shells weren’t worth a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch consuming their lifespan to leave their Cave and hunt him down. For example, after he killed three Demon Cultivator Daojuns of the Yin Wind Gate, their Tianyu Saint Monarch still hadn’t pursued him; the matter had gradually faded... If he hadn’t established the Butian Sect, truly threatening the foundation of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, Chi Yuan wouldn’t have emerged from the Lang Huan Cave Heaven to eliminate him, this hidden danger. Nascent Soul Saint Monarchs were already the top existences in the Human Realm. Every moment they spent outside their Caves consumed their lifespan. Taking action would consume even more. Furthermore, Dai Ji wasn’t stupid. A cultivator born in a place like the Red Dust Pavilion, a den of fame and fortune, would definitely not be a fool. She was willing to follow him. Thus, Xu Xing was sure that abducting Dai Ji and the two hundred million Spirit Shells wouldn’t bring about too much trouble. His public claim of taking Dai Ji as his concubine and seizing the two hundred million Spirit Shells wasn’t a decision made on a whim.

"Master Xu... if you truly love Dai Ji, offering a mere two hundred million Spirit Shells as a dowry is nothing..."

"As long as Master Xu is willing to take Dai Ji as his wife, let alone two hundred million Spirit Shells, our sect could offer even two billion Spirit Shells..."

Just then, an ethereal voice, like that of a songbird, floated in from outside the window.

As the voice faded, a middle-aged beautiful woman with her hair in a bun, cinched at the waist, and wearing a purple satin robe, instantly appeared.

"The Twin Walls of East Huangzhou, united as husband and wife—that would indeed be a beautiful story," the purple-robed beautiful woman said, her apricot eyes appraising Xu Xing as she smiled and spoke amicably.

"This is Lady Han, the Third Elder of the Red Dust Pavilion, and also my martial aunt..." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"Borrowing the two hundred million Spirit Shells just now was also handled by Lady Han," Dai Ji whispered, having already shrunk behind Xu Xing, cautiously glancing at the purple-robed beautiful woman.

"Madam?"

Hearing this title, Xu Xing’s brow furrowed slightly. He nodded to Dai Ji, indicating he understood.

The Red Dust Pavilion was one of the Higher Teachings. Nascent Soul Daoist Lords within it weren’t like those from small factions who could easily become high-ranking members of their sect; they needed backers. They needed not only the support of the sect but also that of external powers. Take Dai Ji, for example. After becoming a Dao Lord, she had consequently become an elder of the Red Dust Pavilion, no longer a mere disciple. But at this time, Dai Ji’s influence within the sect was still quite limited. Unless she married a powerful male cultivator, becoming a concubine or wife and thus earning the title ’Madam,’ she couldn’t truly be considered part of the Red Dust Pavilion’s upper echelons. The Lady Han before him signified that, in addition to her power within the Red Dust Pavilion, she also had a Daoist spouse surnamed Han as her backing outside the Pavilion.

"Lady Han, I presume you didn’t come here merely to engage in a verbal sparring match with me..."

"Speak up. What are your conditions?"

Xu Xing glanced at Lady Han, withdrew his hand that was on his Storage Bag, walked to the round table inside the house, poured himself a cup of tea, and then spoke slowly.

He wasn’t avoiding the topic of the main wife position; rather, anyone who thought about it carefully would realize it was an absurdity. Giants of the Cultivation World rarely married female cultivators from the Red Dust Pavilion as their wives. Moreover, an Emperor has no private affairs. Marrying a female cultivator from the Red Dust Pavilion as his wife would be tantamount to the Butian Sect forming an alliance with the Red Dust Pavilion. Such a losing proposition would cost far more than just two billion Spirit Shells.

"Immortal Lady Dai Ji, I am abducting you today!" Xu Xing declared, taking a sip of tea, his fingers tapping lightly on the table as he spoke with profound meaning.

Abducting Dai Ji. Although it seemed like a spur-of-the-moment decision, he had long since clearly weighed the stakes involved.

"Master Xu’s appetite is too large." Lady Han looked at Xu Xing for a few moments, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Not only do you want Immortal Lady Dai Ji, but also the two hundred million Spirit Shells. I’m afraid I can’t explain this to the Pavilion Master."

She understood Xu Xing’s intentions. He wanted to use his power to seize all the benefits yet avoid making the Red Dust Pavilion a mortal enemy. Thus, he was forcing the Red Dust Pavilion to negotiate terms passively. If the negotiations failed, the Red Dust Pavilion would suffer a double loss, reaping no benefits whatsoever. Unless they hunted down Xu Xing! And the subtext of ’Dai Ji is abducted’ was clear: there would be no overt alliance with the Red Dust Pavilion, which would avoid provoking dissatisfaction from other Higher Teachings. If he abducted a female cultivator from the Red Dust Pavilion to be his concubine, Monks from all orthodox sects would applaud. They wouldn’t suspect any collusion between the Butian Sect and the Red Dust Pavilion.

"Previously, I forgave Immortal Lady Dai Ji for the transgression of damaging my reputation, but I never said I would spare the Red Dust Pavilion..." Xu Xing looked out the window, a flicker of purple light in his eyes.

Instantly, a Spirit Hawk that was about to soar into the sky outside the window turned to ashes.

"My reputation was forged in battle. Lady Han, you are welcome to test it." He smiled.

According to The Art of War, the best strategy is to thwart the enemy’s plans, the next best is to disrupt their alliances, followed by attacking their army, and the worst is to attack fortified cities. Thwarting plans and disrupting alliances to achieve victory without direct confrontation relies on pre-established prestige and soft power. He had already made a name for himself in East Huangzhou through several major battles. Now, by intimidating the Red Dust Pavilion, he was cashing in on this reputation.

"Master Xu... with such overwhelming might, I... I dare not challenge your preeminence..." Witnessing the Spirit Hawk perish, Lady Han’s eyelids twitched. She hastily plastered a smile on her face, giggling coquettishly at Xu Xing while employing her seductive arts.

She was inwardly cursing. Rumor had it that this Xu Xing came from a righteous sect background. Why then were the methods he employed against the Red Dust Pavilion today so insidious and demonic?

"Lady Han, you see, I could have directly seized Immortal Lady Dai Ji and these two hundred million Spirit Shells by force..."

"Yet, here I am, discussing it with your esteemed sect."