342 The Alliance (2/2)
Meng Tian and Meng Guang made the kids bow down to Fang Yuan.
”My lord!”
Their voices rang out brightly but were out of sync. It was funny.
”Mm, the both of you will plan out their curriculum and assign teachers to their education. I will check on their progress regularly…”
Fang Yuan was in fact assembling a squad.
This was not uncommon though. The previous Guardians had all done it before, albeit through different methods.
Meng Tian and Meng Guang looked on at the kids with envy.
They would probably never become the confidantes of dream masters, but the younger generation could, and it would bring glory to them all the same! If the children were found to possess talent, they would be taken in by Fang Yuan as his disciples. That would be a great leap and a great honour.
Of course, Fang Yuan's original plan was to recruit a few loyal followers.
Additional helpers and back up plans were always welcome.
”This peace won't stay for much longer…”
Fang Yuan could feel the stirrings of the war to come and he was troubled.
”Hmm?”
Fang Yuan looked towards the entrance to the Prosperous Land suddenly.
”Buzz”
A large movement, followed by the gathering of fog, then a golden beam. The 99 Golden Sun Gigantic Array! It was not too overwhelming, however, which showed that whoever had arrived was holding back.
”The Three Suns Daoist, together with his disciple He Qing, is here to visit!”
A shining spiritual talisman hovered in the air, and a voice rang out when Fang Yuan reached out for it.
”Ah, it's a friend! Give me a moment!”
Fang Yuan walked over to the entrance of the 99 Golden Sun Gigantic Array, and he did see two people waiting there
One of the daoists wore long flowing robes and had a long beard to match. He was in the pink of health and from one look, Fang Yuan knew that his cultivation had reached the 4th Tier of the Illusionary Divine stage.
The man beside him was familiar to Fang Yuan. It was He Qing, the young master of the He family.
”Greetings sir!”
He Qing fell to his knees when he saw Fang Yuan approach.
”It is thanks to your recommendation that my master decided to take me in, sir!”
”You have your own good fortune to thank!”
Fang Yuan smiled and shook his head. He did not intend to have any further dealings with this person, and he turned to the Three Suns Daoist instead.
”Your arrival has brought me happiness. Please do enter for tea!”
”l will!”
The Three Suns Daoist agreed spontaneously and followed Fang Yuan up the Gengjin Mountain.
”The scenery in the Prosperous Land is excellent, and the many spiritual fields provide nourishment to the land. You are a lucky man indeed! I have brought you a gift to congratulate you on your promotion!”
The Three Suns Daoist gazed at the surrounding fields and smiled.
In truth, he did not think much of these spiritual fields, but after the Guardian Fang Yuan had broken through to the 4th Tier of the Illusionary Divine stage, this area had become a significant power base and had to be taken more seriously.
”Thanks!”
Fang Yuan was more than aware that if he had not achieved the breakthrough, these powerful personalities would not have visited him personally.
Equality in interactions comes with equality in power. This was something he understood clearly.
The two of them did not enter the hall but found a spot under the trees to rest. In the shade, they began to brew tea.
”You are dismissed for now!”
The Three Suns Daoist said to He Qing after they had downed a cup of tea.
”Yes master!”
Although he was reluctant to do so, He Qing did not dare to disobey his master and took his leave respectfully.
Fang Yuan stirred slightly. The Three Suns Daoist was about to move on to serious matters.
”Sigh...there has been a recent flurry of activity in the Alliance. What are your thoughts?”
The Three Suns Daoist was straightforward indeed.
”If there is going to be unrest, it will be difficult for us to go about it alone!”
Fang Yuan put on a solemn look.
Although he had received a guarantee from the Elder Smelter, if the war continued to rage on and his services were required, he would have to leave his fields behind.
”You are right, my friend. These are my exact sentiments!”
The Three Suns Daoist gave a bitter laugh.
”Although we have not yet been activated, it is but a matter of time. You might be able to get out of it but it is different for me...if anything happens to me, might I trouble you to manage the Three Suns Sect for me…”
”You worry too much, my friend…”
Fang Yuan had realised that the Daoist was here to seek an ally, and he spoke.
”If we could go at it together, we would have a better chance of making it through these difficult times!'
”I agree!”
The Three Suns Daoist displayed a wide smile.