733 Tough Issue (2/2)

”Yeah. Only an Essence Soul Venerable of our sect is able to participate for the spot… According to precedent, this time is my turn!”

There was a look of bitterness on Cheng Fei's face. ”I can't shirk the righteousness here. Initially, this was an obligation that I wouldn't evade, but unfortunately, a bastard harmed me by deducing the flaws in my cultivation and striking a vicious blow at me, causing me to lose my cultivation strength. According to the rules of the sects, unless I find a replacement Essence Soul Venerable, my chance will be revoked.”

After saying this, the muscles on his face suddenly twitched.

”Eh… could you have no close friends?”

Fang Yuan showed a puzzled expression.

In the path of the Immortal Dao, wealth, relationships, techniques, and environment were all very important.

Even notorious devils would usually have a few evil companions to mutually provide strength and overcome obstacles.

Once even these 'companions' deserted you, that meant you truly had a bad reputation and both paths of immortals and demons had excluded you. Unless you could use power to prove yourself and contend against the realm by yourself, you would not be able to survive on your own.

”Am I that kind of person?” Seeing Fang Yuan's unusual look, Cheng Fei's hands instantly trembled vigorously as he hurriedly denied. ”Although I'm not a renowned person, I'm definitely not someone without friends supporting me, such as Venerable Butterfly, Venerable Three Peak… I have good relationships with them! Unfortunately, since that enemy of mine schemed against me, how could he be completely unprepared? My good friends in the sect are busy, while a few loose cultivators are acting as adjunct elders elsewhere and unable to join my sect. However, this competition requires an Essence Soul Venerable to undertake…”

After Cheng Fei's detailed explanations, Fang Yuan was clear.

This person had both tactics and abilities. However, after he had been schemed against, he was unable to unleash his powers.

In other words, he was in the midst of a 'tribulation'. Various powers had formed an equilibrium; once he was able to jump out from it, escape and total freedom was achieved; however, if he was unable to, he would definitely deteriorate and suffer a major setback. But at least it would not be as serious as destruction of life and body.

At the moment, he desperately needed an external power to break the equilibrium!

This surge of power did not need to be too great. Just a light push could break it.

”Phew…”

How profound was Fang Yuan's intelligence? Instantly, he was able to understand almost everything. No wonder Cheng Fei would make so many compromises and list so many benefits. He has no other choice.

If I make some casual plans, I'll definitely benefit the greatest.

”Sigh…” With this thought, a torn look immediately appeared. ”Fellow Daoist, you're really… making it so difficult for me to decide… I've cultivated after so much and was unintentionally swept into this internal strife. If there's slight carelessness, I'm afraid I'd shatter into pieces!”

Fang Yuan is not a fool who only focuses on cultivation. He immediately knew about the innate dangers.

Cheng Fei's heart turned cold, becoming helpless once more.

He had already visited the surrounding people, but there were no other Essence Soul Venerables available.

If not for his lack of choice, why would he keep pestering Fang Yuan?

However, seeing that Fang Yuan had not bluntly rejected him, he became much more hopeful. ”If Fellow Daoist has any other requirements, please raise them!”

”Regarding fighting, I have some experience, and I'm not afraid of other Venerables. However, I am a loose cultivator. If I were to enter the Vast Ocean Sect…” Fang Yuan mentioned doubtfully.

Once Cheng Fei realized that there was still hope, his eyes lit up as he hurriedly thumped his chest. ”I can guarantee that there's definitely no problem!”

”In fact, I'm a recluse with no abode and don't wish to be restrained by the sect rules. The adjunct elder route is very suitable…”

Fang Yuan smiled.

”Adjunct elder?!” Cheng Fei was stunned, but quickly nodded. ”That's alright, actually. However, if you don't truly enter the sect, a few benefits have to be scaled down and you can't read the Vast Ocean Heart Manual.”

”So… I'm asking for Fellow Daoist's help, right?” Fang Yuan looked at Cheng Fei with a faint smile on his face.

”What? You want me to go against the sect rules?” Cheng Fei nearly wanted to jump.

”An adjunct elder is also a person of the sect. You're not crossing the bottom line…”

Fang Yuan unhurriedly drank his tea, wanting Cheng Fei to skirt the issue for him. In fact, he also knew that these forces had no bottom lines when it came to truly dealing with matters.

”You…” Cheng Fei was so infuriated that his face turned red. After a long while, he slumped down. ”Alright… I agree to your demands!”

”Great, but you need to pay the remuneration beforehand. Before we begin the journey, I need to see the cultivation techniques first!” Fang Yuan added a requirement.

”Of course!”

Cheng Fei hurriedly walked away, looking as if he was about to make some preparations.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.

However, Fang Yuan's gaze suddenly turned cold. ”This person… is definitely still hiding something. He's indeed up to no good!”