Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 671 - 320: Compensation with Fourth Rank Puppet Materials
"True Monarch Yun Qing is truly too polite. Such a trivial matter, I haven’t thought about it for a long time."
Xu Ping displayed a magnanimous demeanor, clasping his hands in respect.
"Moreover, True Monarch Yun Qing was retaliated against by the Red Gauze Sect because of me, and I have always felt guilty about this."
Xu Ping’s face was full of sincerity, with a hint of apology in his eyes.
His speech was flawless, demonstrating his magnanimity while also providing True Monarch Yun Qing a graceful way out.
With his century-long experience in acting, no one could detect the slightest flaw.
"The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and the Red Gauze Sect are archenemies. Even if Yan Daoist hadn’t intervened, they would never have let me go."
True Monarch Yun Qing laughed generously and waved his hand, "So why feel guilty, Yan Daoist?"
"True Monarch Yun Qing’s broad-mindedness indeed commands my admiration." Xu Ping clasped his hands once more, showing respect.
No matter the other party’s intentions.
Since True Monarch Yun Qing, as a Nascent Soul True Monarch, personally came to apologize and make peace, Xu Ping naturally had to show sufficient respect to maintain superficial harmony.
During the subsequent time, the two chatted pleasantly, creating an amicable atmosphere as if old friends were reuniting.
True Monarch Yun Qing was generous in sharing insights about breaking through to the Nascent Soul, demonstrating utmost sincerity.
However, Xu Ping remained vigilant.
This sudden goodwill was definitely not as simple as turning swords into plowshares.
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A few days after True Monarch Yun Qing’s visit, True Monarch Lan Ling also paid him a visit.
"If True Monarch Lan Ling has any matters, just informing me would suffice. There’s no need to come in person." Xu Ping smiled and respectfully clasped his hands.
Though he spoke thus, he had already speculated in his heart.
True Monarch Lan Ling’s visit was most likely regarding the matter between True Monarch Yun Qing and him.
True Monarch Lan Ling wore a flowing blue gown, smooth as water, gently swaying in the breeze, highlighting her graceful figure.
Her hair was tied up high, revealing her flawless white neck.
"Since Yan Daoist’s Spirit Pet has broken through to the Fourth Rank, combined with your formidable strength not much inferior to a Nascent Soul True Monarch, how can I lightly summon Yan Daoist?"
True Monarch Lan Ling’s face bore a bright smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling, speaking with a teasing tone.
That mesmerizing beauty, paired with such lighthearted words, had a unique charm that was certainly enchanting.
"Haha, True Monarch Lan Ling is too kind. I am but in the Golden Core stage and hardly worthy of such esteem." Xu Ping chuckled lightly upon hearing this, responding naturally.
Though they weren’t close friends, over the years, Xu Ping and True Monarch Lan Ling had maintained a cordial relationship.
Occasional harmless jokes helped bridge the gap between them, showcasing mutual trust and familiarity.
Xie Lu offered Spirit Tea, and the two took seats as host and guest.
True Monarch Lan Ling lightly sipped her tea, her gaze traversing through the swirling tea mist as she quietly observed Xu Ping for a moment before slowly speaking:
"Yan Daoist, I have come this time to discuss a matter."
"Please speak, True Monarch Lan Ling."
Xu Ping nodded slightly, his expression calm.
True Monarch Lan Ling pondered for a moment before seriously saying, "I am aware of the situation between you and Yun Qing, and indeed, the fault lies with Yun Qing."
"However, it was also for the sake of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. Fortunately, no irreparable damage was done, so I hope Yan Daoist can forgive him."
This was something she had only recently learned.
Yun Qing, being her direct disciple, had secretly targeted Yan Ruchen, which had indeed made her somewhat angry.
Though Yun Qing had already broken through to the Nascent Soul, Yan Ruchen’s Spirit Pet was equally extraordinary, with the potential to become a Fourth Rank Middle Grade Demon Monarch in the future.
Therefore, she wanted no discord between two significant figures within the sect and instructed Yun Qing to personally apologize.
"It was a minor issue."
Xu Ping smiled gently, waving his hand casually and naturally, "Besides, True Monarch Yun Qing had forgiven me for being retaliated against by the Red Gauze Sect."
"True Monarch Yun Qing’s broad-mindedness truly earns my admiration."
Hearing Xu Ping’s magnanimous remarks, a hint of comfort flashed in True Monarch Lan Ling’s eyes, her lips curving into an increasingly radiant smile.
"Yan Daoist also possesses great magnanimity, and I feel comforted by this."
"Having a talent like you in our Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is indeed a blessing for the sect." There was appreciation in True Monarch Lan Ling’s voice.
Her words had just fallen when True Monarch Lan Ling calmly pushed a storage bag toward Xu Ping.
"Please take a look, Daoist."
Xu Ping used his Divine Sense to scan it, and instantly, his eyes lit up.
The storage bag contained a complete Fourth Rank Puppet core material, as well as two excellently preserved Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet materials.
There was no need to mention the Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet, but Xu Ping hadn’t expected True Monarch Lan Ling to gift him a Fourth Rank Puppet material.
Such a high-grade Puppet material was exceptionally rare, even within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
Yet, True Monarch Lan Ling had gifted it to him.
The value of this gift was indeed significant.
True Monarch Lan Ling, her eyes filled with a smile, said, "I heard Yan Daoist has been collecting Puppet materials, so these are all for you."
"However—"
She paused, her tone slightly hopeful: "I hope that once you advance Puppetry to the Fourth Rank, you can craft a true Fourth Rank Puppet for our Valley of Ten Thousand Demons."
This gesture by True Monarch Lan Ling seemed to compensate Xu Ping and strengthen ties, but it was also a strategic plan for the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ future.
If they could obtain a true Fourth Rank Puppet, it would greatly enhance the sect’s foundation.
"Thank you, True Monarch Lan Ling, for your generous gift."
Xu Ping, unable to hide his delight, then solemnly promised, "Once my Puppetry skill matures, I will surely craft a Fourth Rank Puppet for the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons to repay the True Monarch’s kindness."
He indeed had revealed himself as a Third-Rank Upper Grade peak Puppet Master, consistently collecting various Quasi-Fourth Rank and Fourth Rank Puppet materials within the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.
His aim was to construct a powerful Puppet Array.
Ordinary Puppet Arrays were no longer of much use to him.
But an Array composed of Quasi-Fourth Rank or even Fourth Rank Puppets would allow him to stand a chance against Mid-Stage Nascent Soul powerhouses.
Even if he advances to the Nascent Soul Realm in the future, such a trump card will still be extremely valuable.
