The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 795: Getting Beat Up Must Be Dignified_1

"Wu the old ghost doesn’t seem to be lying this time," Xuan Chen Zhenren’s figure suddenly appeared beside them.

He had somehow found a pig’s trotter to munch on, holding it eagerly in both hands.

Seeing him like this, Li Qing was momentarily speechless. His master truly lacked the demeanor of a master; why could he never forget to eat wherever he went? Li Qing felt that his master’s cultivation was not so much the Way of the Formless, but rather the Way of Eating.

He had not met this makeshift master of his many times, but it seemed that his master was always eating every time they met.

Xuan Chen Zhenren’s manner made everyone else’s expressions turn somewhat strange as well.

"Although I don’t know much about it, I’ve never heard that a Love Gu can be beneficial once planted," Dian Chunqiu said. "Qingzi’s power may be a bit low, but with his talent, as long as he diligently practices cultivation, he will sooner or later have the hope of reaching the peak. Why take such a risk?"

"It’s not that it has to be done this way, I’m only saying what he said is true," Xuan Chen Zhenren shook his head. "This is a lost secret technique; once the Love Gu is planted, the two individuals are bonded by life and death. However, there is a secret technique that allows both Gu insects to lie dormant and achieve dual cultivation. The person who plants the Gu can understand and share insights, using the Gu to strengthen meridians, serving as a cauldron for each other and enhancing their cultivation."

"With Qingzi’s current strength, if he were to be planted with the Love Gu and then bound with the secret technique, he would be able to understand the girl’s insights into cultivation and even draw upon part of her strength. The benefits are significant."

The Patriarch of the Wu Family cupped his fists towards Xuan Chen Zhenren, "I thank the true person for relieving our predicament. If not for you, our Wu Family might have faced an inevitable tragedy of annihilation."

Xuan Chen Zhenren’s eyes suddenly sharpened, "Who told you that I have already given up on holding your Wu Family accountable for the trouble? Do you think your Wu Family secretly planting a Love Gu in my foolish disciple is for his cultivation benefit?"

"Don’t try to change the subject, you sly old thing. Are your schemes not crystal clear to me? Is it not that you wish to use the opportunity to control my disciple and then, through his relationship with Elder Jing Yan, attempt to uncover the secrets of the Underground Palace? You old fox, your schemes are quite sinister!"

The Wu Family Head mustered a wretched smile, "I will not argue. Indeed, it was our Wu Family who was in the wrong. We accept the punishment."

"What noble words of accepting punishment. If that is the case, then let’s get started!" Jing Yan said coldly. "Openly, you bow in submission to negotiate, but secretly, you engage in such treacherous deeds, seeking to harm my husband. Today, if we do not eliminate you, it would be an affront to the heavens."

"I also agree," Long Eyebrow Zhenren swung his dust whisk, and his figure slowly rose.

After exchanging a glance with Huan Ling Ji, Dian Chunqiu said in a deep voice, "The Ninth Bureau had intended to remain neutral, acting only as an intermediary. But since you have targeted our Earth-rank official, you owe us an explanation as well."

The atmosphere instantly tensed, the sharp auras released by these individuals making the very sky seem drearier.

Struggling intensely, the Wu Family Head gave a loud cry, "Our Wu Family is willing to offer an Earth-rank Defense Artifact, a thousand Spirit Stones, and our disciple who is most likely to become the Gu King. We only ask you to show mercy and spare our Wu Family."

"As for wealth, you can ask for as much as you like. Whether our Wu Family has it or not, we will do everything in our power to fulfill your demands!"

"How important can mere possessions be to us? They are but external possessions, enough is good," Long Eyebrow Zhenren shook his head. "An Earth-rank Magical Artifact, and a thousand Spirit Stones were the conditions we had previously settled on. You only added a disciple and expect us to stay our hands? The Wu Family Head should not be too clever for his own good. I cannot agree to this condition first and foremost."

"Three thousand Spirit Stones, that’s our Wu Family’s limit," the Wu Family Head said through gritted teeth. "As for this disciple, it’s a token of apology to Brother Li Qing. I can provide the binding technique to aid your cultivation effort."

Li Qing had been quietly observing all along. Although he harbored some anger, he had concealed it well, not having been truly harmed. In this situation, he was merely a pretext, not the actual decisive reason.

The only one truly considering his well-being was probably Jing Yan, and maybe his makeshift master as well, by half.

Although Long Eyebrow Zhenren had been quite kind to him, as the current head of the Nine Truth Palace, his stance on this affair would definitely prioritize the Palace’s interests. Even his own concerns might not matter to him, as everything revolved around the greater good.

"Not enough!" Jing Yan said icily. "Whoever harms my husband, only their life can sufficient as recompense!"

"The Wu Family has cherished a fragmented manual, which although incomplete, is a Heavenly Rank Secret Technique. It is a technique that corresponds to those with bodies nearly attaining Tao. If the information I have is correct, Brother Li Qing’s aptitude should be the once-in-a-lifetime body nearly attaining Tao, shouldn’t it? I am willing to offer this item, please Elder Jing Yan, show mercy," the Wu Family Head said with clenched teeth, his voice filled with difficulty. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"All the things you’ve mentioned, I can obtain by myself after annihilating your family. Besides, my husband does not lack cultivation techniques," Jing Yan said coldly. "Make your move; the only chance I can give you is the opportunity to make a move."

Waving the pig’s trotter in his hand, Xuan Chen Zhenren said to Jing Yan, "Sixth Elder, in fact, I think his offer is about right. After all, Qingzi hasn’t truly been hurt, and our Nine Truth Palace has always been lenient towards others. Since Wu the old ghost has shown such a sincere attitude, why not give him a chance?"

Long Eyebrow Zhenren lowered his eyes, his long brows drooping like willow branches, not echoing Xuan Chen Zhenren’s words.

"Do you intend to stop me?" Jing Yan’s frosty gaze fell upon Xuan Chen Zhenren, her tone a bit harsh and icy.

"I am not stopping you," Xuan Chen Zhenren chuckled, "I’m merely suggesting an opinion. Surely, if you want to kill, you can. But, seeing as this old fellow is behaving rather decently now, I think we can agree to it."

Li Qing knew that some matters inevitably needed to be approached with the greater good in mind.

Although there were only a few people here, they represented the strongest forces of a bureau, a sect, and a powerful family.

The actions taken by these few today would surely spread throughout the entire Cultivation World by tomorrow, known by all under the heavens.

"Yan’er, I’m not really hurt. Let’s just leave this matter as it is," Li Qing said after a moment of contemplation.

The Wu Family’s attitude was indeed reasonable enough, and the conditions offered were sincerely generous.

This incident had probably increased the benefits of the Nine Truth Palace by two or three times, and he himself would gain many advantages.

Although there were risks involved, it seemed rather worthwhile.