Wuyuan Capital City, Yu Jing Dao Lower Institute.

The Cloud Rain Sorcerer, Zuo Wentao, was having tea with Tao Jun at Lanshui Pavilion. The pavilion was made of bamboo and wood, simple and natural.

A clear spring wound around the pavilion, the water bubbling like the sound of a zither. Not far away, a patch of orchids was planted, in hues of subtle purple and warm yellow.

Sitting in the bamboo pavilion, listening to the gentle sound of the spring, while looking at the orchids from afar, was truly elegant.

Zuo Wentao used magic to conjure a maid to brew tea for them. The tea had a faint, clear fragrance, reaching deep into one's soul.

Although Tao Jun's face was filled with bitterness, after taking a sip of the fragrant tea, he couldn't help but sigh: "Your life is so leisurely, my friend, I truly envy you."

Tao Jun was the National Preceptor of Wuyuan Country, always busy with various important matters and cultivating when he had free time, he had no time to enjoy life.

Jiang Yunfeng loved martial arts, although he didn't meddle in affairs, he spent all day practicing hard.

Only Zuo Wentao moved gracefully, skillfully handling relationships with everyone.

Each day he was either composing poetry or admiring the moon and flowers, living a carefree and immortal-like life.

Tao Jun had just given away Half a Cup of National Fate, feeling downcast, he could only confide in Zuo Wentao.

If he sought Jiang Yunfeng, not only could he not relieve his gloom, he might be half dead with anger.

"Half a Cup of National Fate was just given away like that, sigh..."

After listening to Tao Jun, Zuo Wentao also showed envy, but he didn't dare to speak ill of Gao Xuan.

He fled the battlefield last night, and Gao Xuan didn't say anything, but Jiang Yunfeng definitely looked down on him for it, and even Tao Jun probably had opinions. At such a time, he had to tread carefully.

Tao Jun also sighed deeply, "Half a Cup of National Fate in the hands of the Celestial Master is a good place for it. Giving it to us would only add a few more points to our Dao practice and might cause trouble instead."

Although his words were meant to comfort himself, there was some truth to them.

National Fate could easily enhance power, but such power was difficult to digest and could actually draw Thunder Tribulation.

Zuo Wentao quickly agreed, "Indeed, only by giving Half a Cup of National Fate to the Celestial Master can it be effective."

He paused and added, "I see the National Preceptor is not old, yet stronger than a Nine Tribulation Human Immortal, worthy of being from the Celestial Court, with unrivaled divine techniques..."

Tao Jun frowned and pondered, "Indeed, the Celestial Master's Dao practice is unfathomable, truly possessing extraordinary abilities. Having the Celestial Master in Wuyuan Country is truly a great thing."

Zuo Wentao couldn't help but laugh, realizing the old man didn't mean his words sincerely.

Gao Xuan, indeed possessing peerless divine techniques, but his scheming and ruthless methods were actually a huge trouble.

Not even a year since he came, and he turned Wuyuan Country upside down. In one battle, the capital of Wuyuan Country almost got destroyed.

Bai Cang River was peaceful for many years, but this year, it was flooded disastrously.

All of this, thanks to Gao Xuan.

Though Gao Xuan vanquished two Great Demons, Zuo Wentao saw no benefit.

The Great Demons only threatened the common folk, posing not much harm to the upper echelons of Wuyuan Country.

Suddenly removing two Great Demons disrupted the power balance, plunging Wuyuan Country into chaos.

Even though Gao Xuan destroyed the Golden Horn Demon King, the matter was far from over.

On the contrary, Zuo Wentao felt a bigger storm was brewing.

The Golden Horn Demon King was one of the top ten demon kings of the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance, and being killed by Gao Xuan, who knows how the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance would react.

Normally, demon kings don't have deep friendships, and it's unlikely that demons would seek revenge for the Golden Horn Demon King.

But demons are irrational, and even demon kings have deranged minds. If this group of demon kings acts on impulse and comes to trouble Gao Xuan, it's highly possible.

Although Gao Xuan's abilities were formidable, if the demon kings ran amok, they might take out their anger on Wuyuan Country.

Even if the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance doesn't come, the Buddhist Sect of the Northern Province would seek Gao Xuan for retribution.

The Four Tribulation Arhat Jin Guang was no minor figure in the Buddhist Sect of the Northern Province. His killing couldn't be ignored by the sect.

Jin Guang's senior brother, Jinshan, was a well-known Golden Body Arhat in the Northern Province.

The Buddhist sect's fruit positions are divided into four: Buddha, Bodhisattva, Golden Body Arhat, and Arhat, corresponding to the four realms of Heaven, Earth, Human, and Spirit.

Jinshan was among the top three Golden Body Arhats in the Buddhist Sect of the Northern Province. Known for his extensive connections, he would inevitably bring many friends to question the matter.

Whether Gao Xuan could withstand the many bald monks of the Buddhist Sect was uncertain, and if he defeated them, the trouble would only grow.

The Buddhist Sect is very united, especially against outsiders. Cause trouble with them, and it'll never end.

Unless a top expert helps mediate the issue, perhaps it could be resolved peacefully.

The Celestial Court is weak in the Cyan Celestial Realm, where could Gao Xuan find someone to mediate for him?

The Buddhist Sect might be resolved peacefully, but the biggest issue is the North Sea Dragon Palace.

Gao Xuan provoked Ao Qiong, thereby provoking the North Sea Dragon Palace. The Dragon Race is notoriously arrogant, and this matter cannot end on a good note.

Despite Gao Xuan's strong divine techniques, having provoked these three great powers, he surely wouldn't meet a good end.

Zuo Wentao held little hope for Gao Xuan, and thus regretted that Half a Cup of National Fate even more.

If they could delay a bit, maybe he'd have a chance to gain some benefit.

These thoughts were unsuitable to voice aloud, but Zuo Wentao believed old fox Tao Jun understood. How could he give away such a heavy gift so readily?

Tao Jun understood why Zuo Wentao was laughing, he explained, "We aren't qualified to forge ties with the Dragon Race, we can only hope the Celestial Master can resist Ao Qiong. What else can we do..."

Tao Jun was also helpless, although the flood of Bai Cang River had been temporarily resolved, without solving Ao Qiong, the problem remained unsolved.

They had no choice but to stand by Gao Xuan now, hoping that Gao Xuan could resist Ao Qiong. Offering Half a Cup of National Fate was to flatter Gao Xuan, and also to help Gao Xuan increase strength to solve the problem.