Chapter 134. Elevating Status
Yun Jin’s expression grew complex as she responded, “Senior Brother, there’s no need for this.”
Yue Zhao smiled, “Little Junior Sister, you may not realize your unique position within the sect. After Zhao Wuji’s long-standing control over Tianxing Sect, you’re the only one who has directly challenged him and gained some advantage. Even reclusive figures like Elder Ming and Elder Sword are willing to stand up for you, and Elder Ling even called upon Elder Bai Yu for your sake. Moreover, you’ve repeatedly created miracles with your talent. You’re different from everyone else in Tianxing Sect. Do you understand?”
Yun Jin was taken aback. She was different?
Yue Zhao continued gently, “Everyone believes you can create more and more miracles. Through these successive miracles, you’ll become a beacon, a shining light.”
You’ll become the true faith of Tianxing Sect.
As long as Yun Jin continued to create miracles and grow stronger, the day she surpassed Zhao Wuji would be the day she became the uncrowned queen of Tianxing Sect.
Yue Zhao didn’t mind giving a little push from behind. In fact, he had already begun doing so, spreading rumors among the disciples that as soon as Yun Jin took action, she could break Zhao Wuji’s monopoly on seeds.
“Senior Brother, aren’t you exaggerating a bit?” Yun Jin felt somewhat embarrassed.
“Not at all,” Yue Zhao smiled. “Little Junior Sister, you probably don’t know what Tianxing Sect was like before you arrived.”
Back then, Tianxing Sect was lifeless, everything under Zhao Wuji’s control.
People wanted to rebel but couldn’t find a way, forced to endure day after day.
Without exaggeration, it was a stagnant pond.
Now, Tianxing Sect had been completely revitalized by Yun Jin’s arrival.
Some began to consider rebellion, others schemed in secret, minds stirred, and hearts restless.
All these changes were brought about by Yun Jin.
His Little Junior Sister had done so much; she deserved to be placed on a pedestal.
Yun Jin felt a bit embarrassed hearing this, but not overly so.
After all, she was indeed quite exceptional.
Yun Jin couldn’t help feeling a little smug. She truly was the best.
“Senior Brother, how do you plan to handle this seed situation?” Yun Jin asked.
The matter needed to be resolved to help the various peaks while further solidifying Yun Jin’s image as a miracle worker.
On the other hand, they couldn’t let the Hundred Herbs Pavilion discover her identity as Yun Jin.
Her identity would certainly be revealed eventually, but not now.
Navigating this delicate situation presented its own challenges.
“It’s not difficult,” Yue Zhao said calmly. “I’ve made arrangements. As soon as you emerge from seclusion, the seeds will be delivered to Celestial Sword Peak. You’ll then distribute them to the other peaks. Didn’t you want to learn tool refinement from Yang Hui? These seeds can serve as leverage.”
Yun Jin nodded in understanding, then asked, “How did you explain this to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion?”
Yue Zhao raised an eyebrow. “I simply said I had a grudge against Zhao Wuji and couldn’t stand to see him so domineering. I hinted at wanting to support Celestial Sword Peak against Zhao Wuji. Pavilion Master Chen is a clever man; he understood naturally.”
Hearing this, Yun Jin also smiled.
Yue Zhao’s explanation seemed too direct, even risking exposure of their identities.
But that wasn’t the case.
Firstly, in Chen Longrong’s eyes, they must be disciples of a super sect or even a holy land. When Yue Zhao mentioned a grudge against Zhao Wuji, how would Chen interpret it?
He wouldn’t think Yue Zhao was a mere disciple of Tianxing Sect. How could a disciple have a grudge against the Sect Leader?
He would think higher. Wasn’t Zhao Wuji’s father from the Azure Sky Pavilion? Chen Longrong would likely assume the grudge Senior Brother mentioned was related to that figure from Azure Sky Pavilion.
Thus, Senior Brother had indirectly elevated their status again. Only people from the Four Great Holy Lands could have a grudge against someone from Azure Sky Pavilion. In Chen Longrong’s eyes, they were undoubtedly from a holy land.
A brief investigation would reveal that Celestial Sword Peak, long suppressed by Zhao Wuji, had recently experienced repeated reversals of fortune.
Was this due to Celestial Sword Peak’s own prowess?
No.
It was highly likely that Ren Woxing and his Little Junior Sister were secretly supporting Celestial Sword Peak.
Even Yun Jin’s various audacious actions were probably directed by the two, aiming to make Zhao Wuji uncomfortable.
Yue Zhao didn’t spell this out, but after investigation, Chen Longrong would naturally fill in the blanks this way.
Moving forward, to continue cooperating with Ren Woxing, he would only help conceal, preventing others from connecting Celestial Sword Peak to that pill-refining prodigy.
Yue Zhao noticed Yun Jin’s thoughtful expression and smiled slightly.
He understood these social intricacies from his two lifetimes of experience.
But his Little Junior Sister seemed to grasp these things innately.
Though she appeared to act outrageously at times, those she wished to befriend all grew fond of her.
She had always maintained a clear distinction between enemies and friends.
This, too, could be considered a kind of talent.
“So,” Yue Zhao said with a smile, “to avoid suspicion about the relationship between the Hundred Herbs Pavilion and Celestial Sword Peak, this seed delivery will be framed as a business cooperation. The Hundred Herbs Pavilion will sell seeds at a low price, and when the spirit plants mature, each peak will sell a portion back to them at a low price. This agreement is fair, and the peaks will gladly accept. Our Celestial Sword Peak merely acts as an intermediary. It’s purely business, so no one will be suspicious.”
Yun Jin nodded, “That sounds good.”
Yue Zhao said, “Then I’ll arrange for the Hundred Herbs Pavilion to deliver now.”
Yue Zhao left to contact Chen Longrong.
Within a few hours, the seeds from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion arrived, accompanied by several business agreements.
Yun Jin glanced at them, confirming their fairness.
“Little Junior Sister, shall we visit the various peaks together now?” Yue Zhao suggested.
“Certainly,” Yun Jin agreed, her spirits lifting.
In truth, whether in her previous life or this one, she had never fully explored all ten peaks of Tianxing Sect.
This time, she could properly see what these ten peaks were really like.
Based on proximity, their first stop would be Bright Moon Peak.
Bright Moon Peak was a neighbor to Celestial Sword Peak, and its master, Fang Mingyue, was relatively supportive of Celestial Sword Peak, having spoken up for them several times openly.
If they were to seek allies, Fang Mingyue would be the first choice.
But that was for later. Without absolute strength, any alliance would be meaningless.
Today, Yun Jin’s visit was solely to discuss the seed business.
At Bright Moon Peak’s spirit fields…
All spirit plants had been removed, with only a few scattered seeds from their reserves planted, hardly making an impact.
Fang Mingyue looked on with a headache.
She had indeed taken back the spirit fields, but Zhao Wuji’s methods were excessively harsh.
Seeds were the foundation of all spirit plants. By cutting off their access to seeds, even if they cultivated plant masters in the future, what use would it be?
“Peak Master, Yue Zhao and Yun Jin from Celestial Sword Peak request an audience,” a disciple came to report.
(End of Chapter)