Chapter 274

Chapter 274: Shen Sang Ruo is Hope

Immortal Lord Chang Li said with a cool smile: “Instead of doubting whether Ninghua Sect can keep a Living Spirit Tea Tree alive, Sect Master Shen, you should think about how Flying Cloud Sect plans to keep your own Living Spirit Tea Tree alive.”

He curled his lip and sneered: “After all, you were the one who said the Living Spirit Tea Tree is a precious spirit plant of the Cultivation World. Sect Master Shen, you must not let the Cultivation World suffer a loss.”

Shen Dao Chen, who had been frozen in shock, turned visibly ashen when he heard this.

The other people from Flying Cloud Sect wore almost the same look.

No matter what they used to think of Shen Sang Ruo, right now regret rose in many hearts.

[If Shen Sang Ruo had never left Flying Cloud Sect…]

The Spirit Vein, the ores, the Living Spirit Tea Tree, the Spirit Soil, the Spirit Spring, and even the Beast Ganoderma she found earlier would all belong to Flying Cloud Sect.

With these things, they would laugh in their sleep.

But now they could only watch as the people of Ninghua Sect laughed in their sleep instead.

[If we had known she had such shocking skill, forget about her injuring Bai Mu Mu. Even if she had beaten us old bones once around, we would have praised her strength.]

Besides, she fought on the dueling stage. Bai Mu Mu lost because her skill fell short. A serious injury was still within the rules.

Yet Shen Dao Chen had to make it a big issue, cut off their father and daughter bond, and drive her out of the sect.

If that had not happened, Shen Sang Ruo would be the rightful Young Sect Master of the Flying Cloud Sect.

From the Sect Grand Tournament to today’s Treasure-Seeking Meet, they could not even imagine how glorious Flying Cloud Sect would look.

Because of this, quite a few Elders now blamed Shen Dao Chen, saying he had acted too small-minded.

In the Cultivation World, strength and ability always come first. Once they saw Shen Sang Ruo’s dazzling light, the wind changed at once.

They even forgot that when Shen Dao Chen expelled her, none of them stood up to oppose him. Some had even cheered, thinking the sect had lost a walking disaster.

Faces across Flying Cloud Sect shifted through a full show of emotions, but no one else had time to watch them. Everyone’s attention was locked on the crystal orbs showing what Shen Sang Ruo had found.

A feat like this might never be repeated in the entire Cultivation World.

Shen Sang Ruo’s name was sure to be carved into the history of the Cultivation World.

Immortal Lord Chang Li looked openly proud to share in the glory.

With him, Daoist Wu Wei, and Immortal Maiden Azure Luan outside the sect, they were not afraid of making a splash by revealing these things.

In fact, they hoped the whole Cultivation World would see just how excellent Shen Sang Ruo was, and just how blind Flying Cloud Sect had been.

He suddenly thought of something and frowned a little. [Come to think of it, it has been a while since I last saw Azure Luan.]

Daoist Wu Wei chuckled, eyes nearly crinkling shut: “I do not know where that child found so many treasures, and she even figured out how to miniaturize them and take them all out.”

The Spirit Vein especially made the little old man’s heart bloom with joy.

Even if others found such things, they could not teleport them all out.

Daoist Wu Wei and Immortal Lord Chang Li were very curious about how she had done it.

Daoist Wu Wei said with a grin: “Looks like we can only ask Sang Girl once she comes out.”

By now, people from other sects had already crowded around Li Qing Wen, all hoping to pre order different treasures.

Someone called out to him with a polite bow: “Fellow Daoist Li, please set aside some spiritual plants and Spirit Spring Water for the Alchemy Sect.”

Another voice followed at once: “Fellow Daoist Li, our Heavenly Sword Sect needs some Living Spirit Tea Tree leaves.”

A third said quickly: “Fellow Daoist Li, the Artifact Forging Sect wants some as well.”

Even the Beast Taming Sect, which did not get along with Ninghua Sect, swallowed their pride and spoke in a tone like they had eaten something foul: “Our Beast Taming Sect wants Beast Ganoderma.”

There was no helping it. Beast Ganoderma was a rare treasure for Beast Cultivators.

Only Flying Cloud Sect stayed still, either dizzy with rage, full of regret, or too proud to speak.

At the center of the crowd, Li Qing Wen still felt a bit dazed.

The scenes inside those crystal orbs echoed in his head, leaving him stunned for a long time.

He had believed that rebuilding Linglong Pavilion was nearly impossible.

The treasures found during the Treasure-Seeking Meet would be just a drop in the bucket for their losses.

He had basically treated this as his last time attending an event on behalf of Linglong Pavilion.

But the treasures Shen Sang Ruo handed over lit a slow fire of hope in him. By now, what she had found was enough to rebuild several Linglong Pavilions.

It felt so easy that it seemed like a dream. [Am I dreaming?]

Li Qing Wen had been right from the start. Maybe others could not do it, but she was Shen Sang Ruo, the one who always brought endless surprises and hope.

Daoist Wu Wei laughed and reminded him with a wave: “Li Qing Wen, do not stand there daydreaming. Business is coming to you. Get moving.”

That snapped Li Qing Wen back to himself.

He shed his earlier gloom, and his spirit grew bright and sharp again. He soon returned to his usual professionalism.

He faced the crowd and said with a courteous smile: “Thank you all for your support. I have noted your requests. However, Linglong Pavilion must discuss these treasures with Ninghua Sect before making any decisions.”

He added firmly: “If Ninghua Sect is willing to auction them, Linglong Pavilion will inform you at the first moment.”

Surprise showed on many faces at once.

Although this Treasure-Seeking Meet said the two partners would discuss how to divide the treasures, most people took it for granted that the split would be half and half.

Yet Li Qing Wen now said he still needed to consult with Ninghua Sect.

He knew how precious these treasures were, and he did not feel right taking half so easily. Besides, there was something he wanted more than half the goods.

Daoist Wu Wei opened his mouth to say it was not necessary, but Li Qing Wen spoke again at once.

He bowed and said clearly: “Sect Master Wu Wei, there is no need to persuade me. I have my plan. I wish to rebuild Linglong Pavilion beside Ninghua Sect. I hope Sect Master Wu Wei will permit it.”

In this way, Linglong Pavilion would be fully tied to Ninghua Sect and enjoy its protection.

They would not have to split up the Spirit Vein or the Spirit Spring. They could share them.

He could see Ninghua Sect’s rising power that could not be held back. Most of all, Ninghua Sect had Shen Sang Ruo.

So he would use these treasures to gain a chance to join Ninghua Sect for the long term.

Daoist Wu Wei did not mind giving Ninghua Sect another “Linglong branch.”

He chuckled and nodded: “Of course. When the time comes, Ninghua Sect will send people to help rebuild Linglong Pavilion.”

Li Qing Wen was overjoyed: “Many thanks, Sect Master Wu Wei.”

Unable to hide his excitement, he even added: “After I return, I will discuss with our Pavilion Master about renaming Linglong Pavilion as Ninglong Pavilion.”

[The names even sound almost the same.] Li Qing Wen could not help thinking, this must be fate!

Daoist Wu Wei waved a hand and laughed: “No need for that.”

Other Auction Pavilion Masters looked at Li Qing Wen with pure, biting envy.

Just a short time ago, Linglong Pavilion had almost ceased to exist. Now it was about to rise from the ashes.

It had even grabbed onto Ninghua Sect’s strong thigh.

[If we had known, we would have cooperated with Ninghua Sect. What a regret.]