354 Flame Divine Furnace (1/2)
Everyone knew that a frightening youth had taken over as sect leader of the Dafang Sect. Over the next few days, ancient martial art powers from the three major mountain ranges came to the Dafang Sect to pay a visit and congratulate Mo Wen on becoming the sect's leader.
At the foot of the mountain, another group had appeared. Those people had coordinated costumes, and their aura was exceptional. They were carrying a pole with gifts hanging on both ends as they walked in the mountains with sure footing. The whole group consisted of ancient martial art practitioners, so climbing on the mountainous terrain was not too difficult for them.
The two people at the very front of the group were a youth and a middle-aged man. They were the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan's leader, and the elder in the main line of descent.
Hu Qiongqi furrowed his brow and said, ”Father, it is said that ever since Mo Wen became the sect leader of the Dafang Sect, he has become an elusive figure, and it is hard to even see him around. Many people have come forth to congratulate him, but nobody seems to be fated to meet him. Now that you have come to the Dafang Sect personally, if that youth still doesn't give a care, we will inevitably lose face.”
He did not agree with Hu Guiyuan about personally heading over to congratulate Mo Wen on taking over as sect leader. After all, he was the clan leader of the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan, and the power of the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan did not lose out to that of the Dafang Sect.
If outsiders found out that the clan leader of the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan had traveled thousands of kilometers just to congratulate him but was unable to even meet with the Dafang Sect leader, it would simply be a joke!
Hu Guiyuan shook his head. ”That youth is not simple at all. Regardless of what the future holds, he has already far surpassed our Ghost Physicians Hu Clan. In the world of ancient martial arts, the stronger people come out on top. Who would dare to laugh at the mindset of lowering one's pride to meet that youth, even if he ultimately did not appear? Moreover, you also know of that youth's identity. He is worthy of the Ghost Physician's Hu Clan's most respectful treatment.”
Nothing was silly about them heading over to pay a visit. Currently, the ancient martial arts forces in the three major mountain ranges, including the Yanxia Sect and Cangling Taoist Temple, were all afraid of that young sect leader.
Upon hearing that, Hu Qiongqi fell silent. They were both youths, and actually he was even older than Mo Wen by quite a bit. Yet, the other party's status was already so prestigious. Even the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan had to treat him with utmost respect. His self-made talent was, in comparison to the youth's, like a mere firefly beside a bright moon.
”That Three Shades of Green Flower was the treasure of the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan. Do you really want to gift it to the Dafang Sect?” Hu Qiongqi asked, a little unwilling to part with it. That Three Shades of Green Flower had been coincidentally obtained by an elder 20 years ago and had since become their treasure. It had been preserved carefully within their clan, and it was not frivolously used. Yet, they were now preparing to give it away.
This time, the visiting team from the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan had brought with them many items that were very valuable. However, in comparison to that stalk of the Three Shades of Green Flower, they were not even worth a mention. He felt that those other items would be enough to convey their sincerity, and that there was no need for the additional gift of the Three Shades of Green Flower.
”Although the Three Shades of Green Flower is valuable, it would be equally or even more valuable for that youth to owe our Ghost Physicians Hu Clan a debt of gratitude. Moreover, this is a decision made by the elders in the clan, so we don't have to worry too much about it.”
Hu Guiyuan did not feel any reluctance in his heart. Although the Three Shades of Green Flower was precious, it was still just a stalk of medicinal herb. That frightening young sect leader had the capabilities to influence the Hu Clan to offer this treasure as a friendly gesture.
”The Three Shades of Green Flower has a miraculous effect on treating internal injuries. Even swallowing it just like that would allow a person on the brink of death to have another chance at life. Could it be that Mo Wen is looking for the Three Shades of Green Flower to save Wang Yinru?” Hu Qiongqi guessed. They naturally knew that Wang Yinru had fallen into the hands of the Jiang Clan previously. Although she had not died, she had sustained frightening internal injuries throughout her whole body and was on the brink of death.
”It could be the case. However, Wang Yinru's core has been seriously damaged, and her Cultivation has been destroyed. Even with the Three Shades of Green Flower, it would at most only be able to treat her internal injuries but would not recover her Cultivation. It's such a pity…” Hu Guiyuan sighed, and a look of dilemma flashed in his eyes. Wang Yinru had been able to train to the Embryonic Breathing realm at a young age. If that mishap had not happened to her, her future achievements would not be any worse than the elder of the Jiang Clan's. There would then be the birth of another master, but life was unpredictable…
As the two of them talked, they had unknowingly ascended Dafang Mountain. There were already disciples who had gotten the news and were standing by the door to receive them.
Under the Dafang Sect's disciples' welcome, the group of people walked into the Dafang Sect.
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”Hm? There is news of the Three Shades of Green Flower already?” In a secret hall, Mo Wen walked out from behind closed doors. He looked in surprise at the doorman bearing the news. That stalk of the Three Shades of Green Flower was a medium grade spiritual medicine. It was very high-level and was also very rare.
Although he had offered the reward, he had not harbored much hope that anyone would actually bring him one. After all, in the context of the entire ancient martial arts world, the three major mountain ranges still comprised a relatively small area. Hence, there may not have been people who possessed such a rare medicinal herb like the Three Shades of Green Flower. He did not expect that he would actually receive news regarding the Three Shades of Green Flower after only a few days.
”Sect leader, the people of the Ghost Physicians Hu Clan have come to visit with lots of congratulatory gifts. Among the gifts, there is a stalk of Three Shades of Green Flower specially for you, sect leader.” A middle-aged man calmly congratulated Mo Wen. He was an elder in the Dafang Sect whose name was Fang Zhongzhi. He did not belong to the three aristocratic families and was instead a normal disciple who had rather good skills. Mo Wen saw that his Cultivation was quite good, and his age was still reasonable, which meant that he had the potential to be developed. Thus, he was prepared to train him to be one of his close and trusted people. He would be in charge of handling all things big and small in the Dafang Sect. He had a reasonably large amount of power in his hands.
”Gifting it to me?” A look of surprise flashed through Mo Wen's eyes, and he asked curiously, ”Do they have no other requests?”