Immortal Father
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278: Chapter 105: Unexpected Gains [Vote for More, Second Release] 278: Chapter 105: Unexpected Gains [Vote for More, Second Release] “Our Wanyun Sect, a thousand years ago, also once had a group of elders with demon cultivator identities.”

“Later, it was because of their initiation of internal strife within the sect that fifty-four peaks became thirty-six peaks.

The main troublemakers were slain by our founding ancestors, and a group of Immortals were expelled from the Wanyun Sect.”

“Therefore, our Wanyun Sect is now a picture of harmony.”

“What the Sect Leader means, actually, is that all the major sects are more or less tainted by the Demonic Path.”

The Sect Leader Yun Mo nodded with a smile.

Li Dazhi said with a laugh, “I thought it was something serious…

This isn’t difficult to resolve; everyone just needs to find a point of tacit agreement.

For example, from a certain moment onwards, evil demon cultivators should be thoroughly regarded as such, while those who have not committed evil acts should not be pursued.

The past should not be dug up if it isn’t brought to light.”

Li Ping’an shook his head and said in a serious tone, “Dad, your idea is too compromising.

I think if we’re going to act, we need to be ruthless and decisive, leaving no room for turning back.”

“That’s too idealistic.”

Li Dazhi said seriously:

“Ping’an, you are now a third-ranking inspector for the eastern alliance, specifically handling this matter.

You mustn’t just stubbornly push forward, or you’ll definitely come to harm!

“Old powers and old rules have great momentum; if we can descend smoothly, then all will be well.

“You just focus on your cultivation and don’t get involved in these matters.”

Li Ping’an replied with a smile, “Don’t worry, I’m aware of such reasoning.

However, I still insist that compromise only leads to endless troubles.”

Qing Su, Ningning Mu, and Wen Ling’er, standing to the side, all wore the same expression.

They didn’t understand but couldn’t let others see that they didn’t understand.

“Cough!”

The Sect Leader decided to retake control of the conversation and said seriously:

“Let’s put aside the matter of the demon cultivators for now.

“After this incident, whether it’s the unclean individuals in the various sects or the so-called Blood Fiend Hall, Facing Heaven Sanctuary, they should all remain quiet for a while.

“Now there are two things within the sect that need to be settled as soon as possible.”

Li Dazhi said with a smile, “Ping’an, Elder Xiaoyue was injured, wasn’t she?

She needs to recuperate within the mountain gate, but we still need to maintain our magic treasure shop.

The Sect Leader is thinking of having you take Elder Yansheng over to preside for a few months.”

“I’m to go?”

Li Ping’an stood up and bowed, saying hurriedly:

“Please forgive your disciple for being unable to comply.

I have not yet become an Immortal and am unable to command respect!”

“You see,” Li Dazhi spread his hands, “I told you, Ping’an definitely wouldn’t go.”

“Sigh!”

The Sect Leader let out a sigh:

“Fine, I’ll go back and see who else in the sect has a knack for business.”

“Thank you, Sect Leader, for your understanding,” Li Ping’an smiled and said, “Isn’t there still one more thing?

If it is within my capabilities, I definitely won’t refuse.”

The Sect Leader immediately said, “The various elders in the sect are requesting you give a lecture!”

“Ah, this!”

Li Ping’an’s forehead was covered in metaphorical black lines.

The Sect Leader looked slightly apologetic as he said with a wry smile, “There’s no helping it, your reputation is too great.

Everyone knows of your title as ‘almost an Immortal’ and wants to rub off some of your enlightenment.”

“Sect Leader, what can I talk about?

About artifact refining?”

Li Ping’an said hastily:

“Please, Sect Leader, revoke the order.

Your disciple truly dares not lecture the seniors in our sect!”

The Sect Leader picked up a cup of tea, smiling amiably as he said, “You have to agree to one of these two things, don’t you?

Look, this second matter isn’t so significant.

You just show up, recite some scriptures—if they can’t break through, then they can’t.”

Li Ping’an: …

“Please allow your disciple to consider it.”

“Fine, those are the only matters I had,” the Sect Leader stood up, “I won’t keep you and your father from your conversation.”

Li Dazhi stood to see him off, insisting he have something to eat before leaving, bidding the Sect Leader a reluctant farewell.

After he closed the cave door and the grand formation of the place activated on its own, Li Dazhi turned around to look and couldn’t help but chuckle.

Li Ping’an slumped in the lounge chair, looking like he was exhaling more than he was inhaling.

Ningning Mu, always enjoying a good spectacle, laughed and said:

“I definitely want to listen carefully when my senior brother lectures, save me a spot in the corner, okay?”

“What am I to talk about!”

Li Ping’an sighed deeply toward the sky:

“Dad, Master, Ningning, come here, I have something to show you.”

Li Dazhi came back with his hands clasped behind him, “What is it?”

Qing Su quickly secured a good spot, whipping out her own special lounge chair, and took the Jade Talisman handed to her by Li Ping’an.

Li Ping’an said, “It’s an overview of the Demonic Path put together by a friend.”

“A friend?” Ningning Mu asked, puzzled.

Qing Su spoke bluntly, “It’s Xuntian Xu, the son of Xu Sheng.”

Then, looking slightly guiltily at Li Ping’an, Qing Su asked, “Can we tell Ningning?”

Li Ping’an nodded earnestly, “Ningning is fine, she’s my beloved junior sister, but as for the others…”

All four turned their heads to look at Wen Ling’er, who was brewing tea in the corner.

Wen Ling’er almost started crying, “I!

I’ve erased my memory of just now!

I don’t know anything!”

They were just joking with her.

Moments later, Li Dazhi shook his head solemnly, “Blood Fiend Hall, Azure Sea Pavilion, Facing Heaven Sanctuary, Merry Valley—each of these four major Demonic Path organizations has its hands in everything.”

Li Ping’an replied with a smile, “But in front of the eastern alliance, these are all just clouds passing by.”

“Indeed,” Qing Su said, “We’ve seen one of the eastern alliance’s secret soldier-fostering lands.

Tens of thousands of elite Immortal soldiers, all capable of forming great arrays to hold enemies at bay.”

Li Ping’an’s smile faded as he said quickly:

“Today it seems like we’ve won against the Sea Watch Sect, but in fact, we’ve forged a real enmity with them.

“It’s certain that Nan Bo Wang was just a scapegoat.

Even if he did arrange the assassination of Elder Xiaoyue, he had the consent of a Golden Immortal within the sect.

“Nan Bo Wang’s suicide was nothing but a gesture from the Sea Watch Sect to appease the eastern alliance.

“I now have serious suspicions that the Hall Master and Vice Hall Master of the Blood Fiend Hall are hidden within the Sea Watch Sect.

Of course, I have no proof; this is just conjecture.”