Chapter 636: Temptation (1/2)

Lin Mu thought a bit more about the Fen Clan's situation and got more confused.

'Rather than searching like this, why don't they go to actual ancient clans that still exist or even the cultivation sects that are far more likely to have a solution?' Lin Mu thought.

”You're forgetting something,” Xukong suddenly spoke in Lin Mu's mind.

”What is it, senior?” Lin Mu asked.

”Do you think they can afford that? Or whether those ancient clans or the cultivation sects will entertain them?” Xukong replied.

Lin Mu heard senior Xukong's word and came to a realization.

”Of course… how did I miss that…” Lin Mu muttered.

”Often there are solutions to problems that one knows about, but those solutions are unreachable. And sometimes pursuing them can lead to further trouble. Thus, rather than doing that, people prefer to toil in the pursuit of another solution that is hard to find but still could be possible.” Xukong stated.

”I understand, senior…” Lin Mu replied.

The situation of the Fen Clan was similar to a poor person that was sick. They knew that they could get cured rather quickly as long as they went to a physician. But doing that cost a lot more money than they could afford.

Thus, rather than doing that, they would try other solutions like home remedies, alternative medicine, herbs, prayer, exorcism, and other superstitious things like that. All they wanted was relief from their pain. They didn't care what solution led to that.

Having learned this, Lin Mu gained a different perspective on life and people.

”Hmm, so that is why…” Jingming Shang spoke.

”Still, even if you think of that Miss Fen, it might not be viable. You have no surety that you will be able to find a solution in the Mu clan and whether they would even be willing to give it to you.

After all, despite them being in debt, they have not sold the heirlooms and fortune that they had amassed over the years.” Shantung said.

Miss Fen couldn't help but nod after hearing this. This was something that she had known already, but after hearing from the lips of others, it just became too real and painful as well.

”Though… if we do as our backer says, the Mu Clan might be eliminated and Miss Fen might be able to get access to the ancient records of the Mu Clan.

Also… if my backer is pleased, they might even be willing to search for a solution as they are far more powerful than us.” Shantung spoke in a calm tone, as if devil voicing his wares into the ears of a desperate person.

As soon as Miss Fen heard this, her ears perked up and a new drive appeared in her eyes.

”Can you assure that I'll be able to get the records from the Mu clan?” Miss Fen asked directly.

”If Miss Fen supports us, then I assure you that you and only will get the records of the Mu clan.” Shantung stated his deal.

Miss Fen thought for about a minute before making up her mind.

”I accept.” She stated.