The situation gradually reached a stalemate, with Su Mu and Wu Hai each sticking to their own opinions and refusing to give an inch.
If a forceful action is taken, the two sects may soon break apart.
Beside her, Su Xueqing couldn't bear to see the Ming Cult gradually decline, so she stepped between the two and said, "I have a compromise, I wonder if you would be willing to listen?"
Hearing that Su Xueqing had a solution, the people present exchanged glances and gestured with their chins in her direction: "Tell me."
Despite her being a member of the Ming Cult, Wu Hai now considers Xiao Feng one of his own, so Su Xueqing's words naturally need to be carefully considered.
"You've never asked Xiao Feng for his opinion, so why not let him make the choice?"
Xiao Feng was wondering what kind of method Su Xueqing had when he turned around and saw her face filled with a sly smile.
"Isn't this pushing me into a fire pit?"
Whatever he answers, he will inevitably offend the other party.
With his current strength, it would be extremely difficult for him to deal with even one of the sects.
Wu Hai and Su Mu exchanged a glance after hearing Su Xueqing's compromise suggestion, finding it quite reasonable.
“That makes sense. We need to ask the person involved if they agree.”
Su Mu turned his head and said, "Tell me, would you rather stay with our Ming Cult or wander the world with that old poisoner?"
Seeing how poorly Su Mu portrayed him, Wu Hai angrily retorted, "The Poison Sect's vast fortune will all be yours in the future. You should think about it carefully."
Although they are not from the Upper Realm, the name of the Poison Sect has long been known throughout the Upper Realm.
If it weren't for the targeting by the sects in the upper realm, the Poison Sect would have taken control of the entire upper realm long ago.
Looking at the expectant eyes of the two men, Xiao Feng understood that what he was about to say would affect his future.
She glanced at Wu Hai discreetly, knowing that his temper was unpredictable.
She can even kill her own son so easily; she's incredibly ruthless.
If she were willing to leave with Wu Hai, her own departure would likely remain just a dream.
Weighing the pros and cons in her mind, she quietly took one more step outside and bowed to Wu Hai.
Behind him, a surge of spiritual energy had already gathered in Su Mu's palm.
As long as Xiao Feng agrees to leave with Wu Hai, he will surely take action immediately, giving Xiao Feng no time to react.
In contrast, Wu Hai appeared much more upright and honest, simply looking at Xiao Feng with expectant eyes.
In front of the two of them, he gave a wry smile: "Su Xueqing and I have just gotten married. It would be inappropriate for us to leave the sect now."
Although his words were very tactful, the two people present could understand what Xiao Feng meant.
Wu Hai's expression suddenly turned cold and stern, and the spiritual power within his body gradually surged forth.
A bright green venomous snake was coiled on his head, giving many people a powerful shock.
"Don't you want to become my godson?"
He already knew that Xiao Feng possessed such formidable resistance to poison; if he couldn't use him for his own purposes, then he would have no choice but to kill him.
Otherwise, it would inevitably become a major threat to the Poison Sect in the future, and he would not do something as foolish as letting a tiger return to the mountain.
Su Mu sensed the murderous aura emanating from Wu Hai and strolled leisurely to Xiao Feng and Su Xueqing.
"Wu Hai, this is the Ming Cult, you can't run wild here."
Just as Wu Hai was about to make a move, he noticed a cauldron next to him out of the corner of his eye.
Squinting at the cauldron, he was surprised to find that it looked very much like the Myriad Poisons Cauldron.
If the Ming Cult truly possesses such a thing, he won't gain any advantage by taking action now.
Seeing Wu Hai gradually absorb his spiritual power into his body, Su Mu couldn't help but laugh: "Although you don't have the ability to take him away, our Ming Cult allows you to stay."
Many of the elders had never heard Su Mu mention this before, and they exchanged glances, unable to react for a long time.
Allowing an old poison master to remain in their sect is like placing a time bomb next to them.
In the future, I'm afraid I'll have to keep one eye open even when I'm resting.
Otherwise, if the toxin drifted into their room, they would probably still be asleep.
"Master, this..."
Su Mu had already sensed the elders' intentions and waved his hand at them, saying, "You don't need to persuade me. This matter has been brewing in my heart for many years."
When Wu Hai saw that Su Mu wanted to keep him here, he found it somewhat amusing and gave him a sizing.
"If you intend to keep me in the Ming Cult, what position do you plan to give me?"
Given his strength, it would be unreasonable to give him only the position of an elder.
Su Mu had already prepared himself mentally and laughed loudly: "The position of vice sect leader has always been vacant. With your strength, you will definitely be able to sit in this position."
Before Wu Hai could agree, he continued to tempt him: "Xiao Feng will be staying in the Ming Cult for a while, so you can use this time to teach him martial arts."
Hearing Su Mu's reminder, Wu Hai felt unwilling, but thought it was the best solution at the moment.
Standing to the side, Xiao Feng couldn't help but admire him for managing to keep the Poison Emperor in the Ming Cult with just a few words.
He never imagined that he could be used.
The conflict in the upper realms was far more devastating than he had anticipated.
Seeing that Su Mu did not continue speaking, Xiao Feng mustered his courage and went to Wu Hai.
Behind her, Su Xueqing kept calling softly, trying to pull her back.
Unfortunately, Xiao Feng's mind was made up, and no one could bring him back.
Wu Hai looked at him standing in front of him, not even using his spiritual power, and said with a mocking expression, "You don't even use your spiritual power? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
"Senior, you must have seen my talent to come here for me. However, I don't understand why you want to stay in the Ming Cult."
The Ming Cult and the Poison Sect were not exactly enemies, but they were definitely not allies either.
There must be something incredibly attractive about keeping him, the sect leader, here.
Looking at Xiao Feng's confused expression, Wu Hai felt that this man didn't have a single bad intention.
Given the distance between them, if Xiao Feng were to use even a little bit of his spiritual power, he would surely die.
On the high platform, Su Xueqing kept urging Su Mu to save people, but he ignored her.
"Given the distance between them, even if I were to make a move, the old poisoner could easily kill him."
In that case, it's better to do nothing.
Wu Hai looked at Xiao Feng, who was so eager to learn, and his face showed some distress.
"In the vast Poison Sect, not a single person can withstand my poison skills. I simply want to find someone to inherit my mantle."
With his strength, he could naturally suppress the entire Poison Sect.
Unexpectedly, such a great figure would worry about his juniors.
"If I can receive guidance from you, senior, I will definitely do my best to cultivate and live up to your expectations."
Looking at Xiao Feng's honest demeanor, Wu Hai looked up at Su Mu with deep envy in his eyes.
"You've certainly acquired a fine son-in-law, but it's a pity he won't leave with this old man."
Before Su Mu could speak, Wu Hai reached out from his ring and a secret manual landed in his hand.
"This poison whip is the signature technique of our Poison Sect. Try practicing it. If you succeed, you will be able to learn even more advanced secret techniques."
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