Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 463 - 463 462 Discussing Relationships Among Equals

463: Chapter 462: Discussing Relationships Among Equals 463: Chapter 462: Discussing Relationships Among Equals In the sky, four dark spots slowly became visible, revealing themselves to be four travelers from the Northern lands.

Yan Baiyi and Yin Qingsi were at the front, followed at a leisurely pace by Yan Ziyi and Yin Zhilong.

Yan Baiyi spoke in a solemn voice, “We, the Yan siblings and the Yin siblings from the Northern Yan Sect under the Great Banner, have no affiliation with the Northwest Qin Sect.

Having traveled here by chance and been astonished by the Daoist’s sword technique, we have come to meet and make acquaintance, without any other intentions.”

Hou Niao’s heart stirred upon hearing this.

He had long known about these two major Northern clans, which were amongst the top powers of the Jinxiu Continent.

Naturally, he did not wish to make enemies unnecessarily.

“My humble skills are but trivial tricks, unworthy of high-level practioners.

Shan Sect’s Hou Niao, Fang Yazi, has met several Daoists,” he replied.

After exchanging a few polite words, Yan Baiyi explained, “I come uninvited, and it is presumptuous to speak so earnestly upon a shallow acquaintance.

These matters concern the Daoist traditions, and should not be speculated upon carelessly.

However, some words weigh heavily upon my chest, and I must ask, despite the awkwardness, and so I take the liberty to speak.”

Hou Niao gestured with his hand, “Please speak, I will answer what I can, and if it’s not appropriate to say, asking will be of no use.

Please understand.”

Yan Baiyi smiled, “It should indeed be so.

This is the matter.

There is a Shi family with the Golden Bloodline on the grasslands of the North.

Have you heard of them, Daoist?”

Hou Niao then understood, “I have heard of them, and I understand what you mean.

However, I must tell you that although the Shan Sect highly regards the Flying Sword, we do have those who practice Body Sword Skill as well, though few practice it, and it tends to be a niche art.

As it happens, I am one of them.

I cultivate the Flying Sword but also have an interest in the Body Sword Skill.

But this is something of the Shan Sect, unrelated to the grassland Shi family’s bloodline.

Do you understand?”

Yan Baiyi smiled brightly, “Indeed, that is so.

I hope the Daoist won’t laugh, but the Shi family is a troublesome force in the North that everyone finds a headache.

We tolerate them only because they keep to themselves, but if external powers were to get involved, certain things might change.

You might find these words disagreeable, but with the chaos beginning to emerge on the Continent, the first thing each clan and sect must do is to protect their own, to prevent chaos from within.

I hope the Daoist understands this concern.”

Hou Niao nodded out of courtesy, “It’s a natural concern.”

At the first meeting, it is best to avoid profound topics and stop at the right moment, postponing deeper conversation for another time.

However, Hou Niao’s actions were often unorthodox compared to most people.

“I myself am quite curious about the Shi family’s Golden Bloodline.

In the future, I might venture far to the North, and at that time…”

Yan Baiyi knew this expressed the other’s goodwill.

Otherwise, there was no need to mention this.

“If the Daoist visits the North, feel free to seek me out.

I cannot guarantee everything will go smoothly, but as a local, I can surely offer some convenience…”

Further discussion was inappropriate, so the four soon took their leave.

After flying some distance, it was Yan Ziyi who couldn’t keep his thoughts to himself.

“Big brother, why did the Sword Cultivator have to say that?

His feet are his own; if he wants to go, he’ll go, if he doesn’t, he won’t.

Who could restrict him?”

Yan Baiyi felt troubled, “You want to go and expect me to explain everything to you.

What about your own thoughts?

What’s the point of traveling if you have to be told everything?”

Yan Ziyi huffed and turned to grab Yin Qingsi’s arm, “Sister Qingsi, you tell me.”

Yin Qingsi, having no other choice as she was either to shake him off or stay attached to him, could only explain:

“This means that the Sword Cultivator knows a bit about the Shi family’s Golden Bloodline.

He’s aware of their stubborn and unyielding nature, and although they all wield swords, their relationship with each other is not necessarily as close as with outsiders.

He is signaling to us that there is no link between the Shan Sect and the grassland Shi family.

On the other hand, it is also a kind of trust.

He does not wish to see a Sword Sect change dramatically, and hopes that we can lend support within our capabilities.

When he travels to the North, he can have friends to accompany him.”

“In short, it’s a mix of suspicion and concern.

Of course, there’s also the hidden intent to be on good terms with both our families.

Whether we can become friends in the end will depend on the future changes on the grassland,”

Yan Zi smiled.

“A Sword Cultivator with too many schemes, isn’t it said that the iron-willed should not pursue swordsmanship?

I see that this person is full of cunning schemes…”

Yin Zhilong joined in, “Yeah, he doesn’t seem like the straightforward and iron-blooded Sword Cultivator, but more like an out-and-out Magic Cultivator, right?”

Yin Qingsi glared at the two of them, “The straightforwardness of Sword Cultivators and the recklessness of Body Cultivators are rumors; total nonsense!

Once you’ve been in the Cultivation World for a while, you’ll realize that straightforwardness, recklessness, hypocrisy, and cunning have nothing to do with the Daoist orthodoxy.

Someone who has survived this long as your counterpart must have at least the same wisdom as you.

Are there any brainless people in the Cultivation World?

And if there were, would they be worth associating with?”

The two of them were scolded into silence, a natural reaction under the weight of accumulated authority.

Yin Qingsi turned to Yan Baiyi,

“Although this person has no affiliation with the Shi family bloodline, I vaguely feel that he seems to intend to make contact in the future?”

Yan Baiyi nodded, “Yes, and he expressed it very clearly.

From this point of view, he is quite forthright.

Chaotic times are approaching.

We hope for peace in our surroundings, but on the other hand, we need to gather all the forces we can utilize which inevitably puts our demands in conflict with Shan Sect’s intentions.

It’s unavoidable.

If it were our Sects, facing such a powerful force at loose ends, could we afford to ignore it?

The key is to understand each other within the framework we’ve set and to reach a balance; so when he said he was coming to the Northern lands to find us, he hoped not to cause any misunderstandings.

How could we not accept this extended olive branch of Qiong Zhi?

Should we reject it and let those two families reach some sort of understanding?

We must get involved; we cannot feign ignorance.”

Listening to the two of them discussing the situation so freely, the two youngsters could hardly contain themselves.

Under Yan Zi’s instigation, Yin Zhilong quite didn’t get it,

“Big Sister, this Sword Cultivator you’re talking about is just a minor character from Shan Sect Quanzhen, acting as a pirate in Lihai.

Discussing the situation of the Continent seems a bit beyond him, doesn’t it?

Can he really make decisions?”

Yin Qingsi shook her head, “That’s why we should look at a person’s future, not their current situation.

With such character and strength, being only in the Second Realm, he’s already stirring up a storm in Lihai; even I and Senior Brother Yan wouldn’t dare to provoke him lightly.

Do you think he will be a pirate here forever?

It’s merely a transition, with his potential clear as day.

If he can continue on this path, he will sooner or later become a key figure in Shan Sect Quanzhen.

If we establish a good relationship with him now, won’t it prove beneficial in the future?

Isn’t that much easier than trying to build a connection when facing direct confrontation without prior interaction?”

Yan Zi refused to accept this, “I don’t believe it.

With our eldest brother’s unparalleled Cloud Banner skills, can’t he handle this man?

I don’t know how many powerful individuals with the Golden Bloodline have been forced to bow under our eldest brother’s banner.”

“Silence!” Yan Baiyi stopped him, “Don’t speak nonsense.

If I truly faced this person, my chances of winning would probably not exceed fifty percent.

I can deal with his Flying Sword State and Sword Holding State, but the third, the Body Sword State…

that’s tough!”