I Just Want To Destroy The Sect, But How Did I Become A God Against All Odds
Chapter 176: This is my beloved senior, no amount of money will do!

Chu Xinghe was utterly bewildered. This situation was nothing like the script he had imagined.

According to the usual trope, the Dark Rigid's Holy Mother, being a figure of great power, should have been sitting there with an inscrutable expression, waiting for him to speak first, right?

He would then cut to the chase and confront her directly.

The Holy Mother would point at him and angrily shout, "How dare you, little Chu Xinghe!"

Then, she'd go into a rage mode.

And that bearded guy next to the Holy Mother should have jumped out in her defense, declaring, "How dare you insult Dark Rigid like this? Today, I'll make sure you know we're not to be trifled with."

Then, he'd just use the Flute of Time and Space to make a swift exit...

That's how the script should have unfolded, but now the Holy Mother was apologizing right from the start.

And not just apologizing, but offering double the rare treasures? What was that supposed to mean?

They were here to break off the engagement... Shouldn't this end in a big argument with everyone parting on bad terms?

What was with this pleasant atmosphere?

No way! Chu Xinghe looked at the Holy Mother with a serious expression.

"Holy Mother, you must be joking. Senior Brother Feng came here personally to clear things up. The engagement is off, and when has our Grand Sky Sect ever coveted Dark Rigid's treasures? So, can I take your earlier words as an insult to our sect?"

Chu Xinghe's words instantly froze the previously cheerful atmosphere.

The Holy Mother of Dark Rigid looked at Chu Xinghe in disbelief.

To be honest, she knew better than anyone why the Grand Sky Sect was here. The Holy Maiden's decision to break off the engagement was shrouded in secrets, but no matter how you looked at it, Dark Rigid was in the wrong.

That's why the Holy Mother had chosen to offer double the treasures right away. She thought that no matter how famous Chu Xinghe was, he was still just a young man, right?

Surely double the treasures would sway him?

But the Holy Mother now realized that Chu Xinghe's reputation as the top young talent was not unfounded. Double the treasures didn't even make him flinch.

Feng Fei looked at Junior Brother Xinghe with a face full of emotion.

When the Holy Mother mentioned double the treasures, Feng Fei almost couldn't resist agreeing.

After all, while it might not look good for him, the sect would gain substantial benefits. Feng Fei thought it was worth sacrificing a bit for the sect's gain.

But he never expected Junior Brother Xinghe to completely disregard the Dark Rigid treasures, even when doubled. Junior Brother Xinghe truly valued virtue above all, seeing his senior brother as far more important than any treasures.

Feng Yuzheng pondered on the side, wondering if Senior Brother Xinghe's refusal was a pretext to help him find the Divine Engraving Technique's inheritance. Yes, that must be it!

Indeed, Senior Brother Xinghe had deeper intentions in bringing him here.

"Triple!" the Holy Mother declared again.

Both Feng Fei and Feng Yuzheng's breaths quickened.

Tri... triple?

Damn... The rare treasures Dark Rigid provided to the Grand Sky Sect each year were already countless. Double was enough to make many people dizzy, but triple... that would be like taking off on the spot.

Feng Fei's eyes wandered towards Junior Brother Xinghe, suggesting maybe they should just accept it?

Accept it?

Senior Brother, are you out of your mind!

Have you forgotten why we're here? We're here to break off the engagement... not to collect resources for the sect!

And do you know how much psychological damage this triple offer has caused me?

"Holy Mother! Our Grand Sky Sect will never take another bit of Dark Rigid's treasures. Senior Brother Feng is far more important to us than any treasures," Chu Xinghe declared firmly.

"And what about quadruple..."

"Hiss..." came the sound of the two Fengs gasping.

Chu Xinghe felt embarrassed for them.

Senior Brother Feng, damn it, as the mastermind behind the Grand Sky Sect's procurement, haven't you seen it all? And yet quadruple has you like this?

Yes... I admit quadruple is really tempting, but did you think my words meant my senior brother is my beloved brother and you need to pay more?

I genuinely believe Senior Brother Feng is far more important than any treasures. Even if you offered forty times, I wouldn't compromise.

After the Holy Mother mentioned quadruple, she stared intently at Chu Xinghe, but soon she was disappointed.

Because in Chu Xinghe's eyes, there was no hesitation or struggle.

When Chu Xinghe said Senior Brother Feng was more important than treasures, the Holy Mother didn't believe it.

Isn't that the most common negotiation tactic?

My senior brother is super important... my beloved friend, doesn't that mean you need to pay more?

But seeing Chu Xinghe's reaction, even the Holy Mother was a bit shocked.

Rumor had it that Chu Xinghe was unmatched in virtue, recognized by all his peers in the sect. He never did anything to harm the sect, and every move he made seemed reckless but always ended in great profit.

And his loyalty to his peers was beyond question. In the Grand Sky Sect, though still a personal disciple, he was already being groomed as the future Sect Master.

The Holy Mother thought it was all just rumors, but now she realized she had underestimated Chu Xinghe.

Even at quadruple the price, any elder from the Top Ten Sects would probably be baffled, thinking it's just a broken engagement? We can handle it.

But Chu Xinghe didn't care at all. He valued Feng Fei's dignity more than resources...

"Mother... I told you long ago, Chu Xinghe is not someone who can be swayed by resources. Do you believe it now?" a voice softly came from behind the curtain, and then a sweet-looking young woman emerged.

"Holy Maiden of Dark Rigid, Jiu Li, greets the members of the Grand Sky Sect." Jiu Li performed a Dark Rigid courtesy towards Chu Xinghe and the others.

Jiu Li was indeed very beautiful, the kind who matched well with Senior Brother Feng.

Standing beside the Holy Mother, Jiu Li sighed and exchanged a glance with her mother.

"Senior Brother Feng, Dark Rigid had its reasons for breaking the engagement. Would you be willing to hear them?"

Chu Xinghe wanted to say there was no need...

But he couldn't stop Feng Fei from nodding.

Soon, Jiu Li explained the main reason for the broken engagement.

Dark Rigid had existed since ancient times, but its glory had long faded.

The most important inheritance, the Gu God's legacy, had been lost for a thousand years, and now Dark Rigid was living off its rare treasures.

Yet, Dark Rigid never gave up on rising again, trying many methods.

Finally, not long ago, the Holy Mother found a way to reopen the Gu God's legacy. Though it was incomplete, it was still a cause for joy.

And Jiu Li didn't hide this method.

After the Gu God disappeared, his legacy remained in the Dark Rigid's sacred domain, but no one could access it. After many attempts, the Holy Mother finally found a way to obtain the legacy.

It involved using Dark Rigid's Fortune Essence spirit to unlock the white Gu in the black and white Gu left by the Gu God.

Though incomplete, it was still the Gu God's legacy.

Jiu Li was the inheritor of the white Gu, and once she received the legacy, she would be bound to Dark Rigid for life, unable to leave. This was the flaw of the incomplete legacy.

The engagement was broken because of this.

Speaking of the Fortune Essence spirit, Jiu Li didn't hide it. Recently, the Holy Mother discovered Jiang Yunhe, the son of the Sect Master of the White Crane Sect, could activate the Fortune Essence spirit. They needed Jiang Yunhe's help to unlock the white Gu.

This should have been Dark Rigid's secret, but Jiu Li revealed everything to show her sincerity.

Jiu Li even assured Senior Brother Feng that although their engagement was broken, she would never marry anyone else and would remain in Dark Rigid to guard it.

After hearing this, Chu Xinghe and the others were speechless.

Damn... When they first received news of the broken engagement, everyone wondered if Jiu Li looked down on Senior Brother Feng.

Chu Xinghe immediately stood up for Senior Brother Feng.

But now, this reason... even Chu Xinghe found it hard to argue against.

Because it made perfect sense...

She even promised to remain single for life out of guilt for breaking the engagement, essentially keeping herself pure for Senior Brother Feng. How could anyone criticize that?

"Junior Brother Xinghe, this is indeed our fault. It's also my misfortune that I can't accompany Senior Brother Feng. After the inheritance is complete, we will announce this to the world, ensuring neither the Grand Sky Sect nor Senior Brother Feng face any criticism. As for the quadruple treasures my mother mentioned, we will honor that promise."

Jiu Li's words left Chu Xinghe stunned...

Wait... was this my purpose for coming to Dark Rigid?

Feng Fei also had a look of sudden realization. Though he had no feelings for Jiu Li, her sincerity was undeniable. What could Feng Fei say in the face of such sincerity?

But just as Feng Fei was about to nod.

Chu Xinghe spoke up, "There's no need! Announce it if you must, but the quadruple treasures are something our Grand Sky Sect absolutely cannot accept. As the number one sect, we never take advantage of others. The previous treasure supply was due to the engagement, and now that it's over, we won't take another bit from Dark Rigid. This matter ends here!"

Chu Xinghe was resolute.

What does it mean to cut your losses?

This was a losing situation from the start. The engagement was broken, but you want to give our sect quadruple treasures just like that?

Let me tell you...

Absolutely not!

If Dark Rigid is so virtuous, shouldn't our Grand Sky Sect be even more virtuous?

So you make your announcement, and we refuse the quadruple treasures. Isn't that reasonable?

Trying to give us more? Not a chance!

Feng Fei, who was about to agree, was now sweating bullets. Thankfully, Junior Brother Xinghe spoke up quickly... Otherwise, if he had agreed, how would the world view the Grand Sky Sect?

The Grand Sky Sect taking advantage?

Would the sect's reputation survive?

That's why Junior Brother Xinghe's foresight was invaluable!