Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 533 - 275: Celestial Wind Zhenren Attacks; Lake Water Rat Breaks Through to Tier 3 (Part 2)
"Celestial Wind Zhenren, your esteemed presence at this humble feast truly adds glory to my humble abode."
"Come, everyone, let’s have a toast to Celestial Wind Zhenren!"
Su Ran and Zhao Lie immediately raised their cups with smiles, saying, "Celestial Wind Zhenren, please."
Moments later, Xu Ping and Miao Wanqian also picked up their cups in succession.
Seeing everyone act this way, Celestial Wind Zhenren smiled faintly with satisfaction, elegantly poured himself a cup of Spirit Wine, and then slowly said, "Fellow Daoists, you are too kind."
"Since today is hosted by Daoist Miao, it would be fitting to first toast Daoist Miao."
"Quite right."
"Daoist Miao, please." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Everyone echoed the sentiment, then raised their cups and drank.
As the Spirit Wine went down their throats, the previously somewhat oppressive atmosphere of the feast finally eased a bit.
Yet, the presence of Celestial Wind Zhenren continued to weigh heavily on everyone’s heart, preventing anyone from truly relaxing.
The feast continued in a peculiar atmosphere.
...
As night deepened, the feast approached its end.
The guests rose one by one, bidding farewell to the host and taking their leave.
For a moment, the people on Xiyue Mountain grew fewer and quieter.
Even Su Ran and Zhao Lie took their leave one after the other.
Yet Celestial Wind Zhenren remained seated, showing no intention of rising.
Seeing this, Miao Jun instantly understood that Celestial Wind Zhenren might not have come just to attend the feast.
Miao Jun carefully chose his words and tentatively asked, "Celestial Wind Zhenren, do you have any other instructions?"
"As long as it is something within my capabilities, I will not decline in the slightest."
Hearing this, Celestial Wind Zhenren laughed heartily, the laughter echoing in the hall with a hint of boldness and self-satisfaction:
"I came today not just to attend Daoist Miao’s feast but for another matter indeed."
"However, it’s not to ask Daoist Miao for help with something..."
Celestial Wind Zhenren paused and continued, articulating each word with exceptional clarity, "But I have a great proposal to discuss with Daoist Miao."
"A great proposal?"
Miao Jun was slightly taken aback, his eyes full of confusion.
He truly couldn’t fathom what good could come from the Celestial Wind Zhenren, who once betrayed the Purple Mountain Association and had now reached the Late-Stage Golden Core, to seek him out.
Moreover, their Purple Mountain Association had little interaction with the Seed Puppet Sect, and the sudden mention of a great proposal by Celestial Wind Zhenren made him instantly wary.
At the same time, Xu Ping couldn’t help but furrow his brow unconsciously.
He didn’t think Celestial Wind Zhenren could have any good deeds for the Purple Mountain Association.
"I wonder, what exactly is the great proposal Celestial Wind Zhenren speaks of?"
Miao Jun suppressed his inner unease and cautiously inquired.
"After careful consideration, we, the Seed Puppet Sect, have decided to strongly support your Purple Mountain Association in leading the entire Wind Country’s merchant guilds."
Celestial Wind Zhenren spoke word by word, his face displaying a thoroughly confident expression, as if he had delivered news that should delight everyone.
"Support the Purple Mountain Association in leading the entire Wind Country’s merchant guilds?" On hearing this, Miao Jun’s brow furrowed even tighter.
He knew well that while the words may sound pleasant, what they actually meant was for the Purple Mountain Association to become a vassal to the Seed Puppet Sect.
The Seed Puppet Sect, with its vast and domineering presence in the Cultivation Realm, if the Purple Mountain Association accepted this ’support,’ would likely be constantly hindered by the Seed Puppet Sect in the future.
Even considering the Seed Puppet Sect’s customary behavior, it’s possible they might eventually push the Miao family, originally the masters of the Purple Mountain Association, aside.
This was not a situation he wished to see, but faced with the Late-Stage Golden Core of Celestial Wind Zhenren and the Seed Puppet Sect, he dared not offend them easily.
And when Xu Ping heard the news, a shadow involuntarily crossed his mind.
He had his own plans and arrangements within the Purple Mountain Association, and if it truly became a vassal to the Seed Puppet Sect, it would inevitably be highly detrimental to him.
"What, you’re not willing to accept such a rare opportunity?"
Seeing Miao Jun’s hesitant appearance, Celestial Wind Zhenren couldn’t help but let out a cold snort, his tone filled with displeasure.
In his view, the fact that the Seed Puppet Sect was willing to support the Purple Mountain Association was an enormous honor for them.
The Seed Puppet Sect is renowned in the Cultivation Realm, with many forces dreaming of establishing connections with them.
Seeing Miao Jun display such hesitation and indecision naturally left him extremely dissatisfied.
"It’s not about willingness."
Miao Jun managed a bitter smile, shaking his head, trying to make his smile seem more natural,
"It’s just that this is a significant matter. I need to discuss it with other high-level members of the Purple Mountain Association before giving Zhenren a definite answer."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Wind Zhenren’s expression momentarily darkened, a flash of displeasure undisguisedly passing through his eyes.
He had expected Miao Jun to agree without hesitation, but to his surprise, the other party proposed deliberation, which was clearly a stalling tactic.
But as Celestial Wind Zhenren’s peripheral vision caught sight of Xu Ping, a thought suddenly crossed his mind, and he quickly smiled again: "Very well, Daoist Miao, quickly deliberate, I shall await your good news."
"Thank you, Celestial Wind Zhenren, for your understanding. I shall convene the high-level members for a discussion as soon as possible to give Zhenren a satisfactory answer."
Miao Jun immediately breathed a sigh of relief, at least not being forced to give an immediate response and being given some time.
Celestial Wind Zhenren nodded slightly, then remained silent, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the hall fell into a subtle silence.
