Chapter 60
This... is actually the temptation of a mid-level spiritual vein!
Without a lineage, there is no lineage.
It's important to know that spiritual veins are extremely important to a sect. Although the Sword Sect is not wealthy, it is powerful and has a lot of resources. But to exchange a spiritual vein for a person is too extravagant.
If I remember correctly, one of their puppeteers did perform exceptionally well on this trip, but didn't make it to the finals. Is that all it takes to be worth so much? How exceptional must one be!
Elder Meng appeared calm on the surface, but his mind was racing, wishing he could pack the person up and send them to Elder Lü right now.
That's a mid-level spiritual vein!
Elder Lü calmly sipped his tea while subtly observing Brother Meng's reaction.
Since we've come with sincerity, let's skip the formalities and get straight to the point.
After all, the puppeteer's skill level was worth the price to them. As for the people from the Huashan Sect, Brother Meng could easily find out by asking around; there was no need to deceive them. He just hoped that both sides could be honest so that he could successfully take the person away, which would be considered a successful mission.
Elder Meng calmed down, stroked his goatee, and said calmly, "Since Brother Lü has come with such sincerity, my Huashan Sect is naturally willing to release him."
"only……"
Before Elder Meng could finish speaking, Elder Lü's heart, which had been at ease, began to pound again, fearing that something might go wrong.
"Whether he stays or leaves depends on his own wishes."
The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly, both understanding that the matter was basically settled and it was just a formality.
A puppeteer with talent like Wu Sinian could only have his puppetry skills better passed down in Kunlun.
Among the puppeteers, only this one person is outstanding now. Since he has appeared before everyone, he must take on this responsibility.
If he has no intention of passing on the art of puppetry, he will be letting down his deceased ancestors, and people will likely criticize him harshly.
Choosing Kunlun would be beneficial to him.
In short, the two believed that the matter was settled.
"Zou Wen, go and invite the disciple Brother Lü mentioned over. Tell him that his opportunity has arrived and the Kunlun Sect is sincerely inviting him to join with their puppetry secrets. Tell him to seize this opportunity."
Zou Wen agreed and left, but returned alone a short while later.
"Reporting to the elders, Lan Xuefeng's disciple declined the Kunlun Sect's invitation." As Zou Wen spoke, he cautiously observed the expressions of the two elders seated above him, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
At first, he was jealous of this disciple, but now he felt the disciple was incredibly ungrateful. To not cherish such an opportunity and dare to refuse two elders was truly audacious. Unfortunately, he was just a menial outer disciple and would never have such an opportunity.
"What did you say!?"
Clearly, Elder Meng's reaction was strong; besides disbelief, he was mostly angry.
He didn't know what he was refusing. As a puppeteer, if he didn't even want the inheritance of puppetry, what good would it do if he became successful in the future? If puppetry was cut off in his lineage, how would he face his ancestors in the future?
Elder Lü's expression was also unpleasant; this person was far too ungrateful.
Having held a high position for a long time, he naturally developed his own temper. Being rejected like this felt like a slap in the face. Before he could react, Elder Meng stopped him.
"Brother Lü, please don't get angry over such a trivial matter. Such an ungrateful act, could it be that there's some misunderstanding?"
Elder Meng looked at Zou Wen questioningly. Zou Wen recalled his conversation with Wu Sinian and realized that there seemed to be some estrangement between Junior Brother Wu and Kunlun. He told the truth: "Junior Brother Wu does seem to have a misunderstanding with your sect. At first, he was willing to say a few words to me, but as soon as he heard that it was the Kunlun Sect, he refused directly, using the excuse that he still had to repair the puppet, and gave me the order to leave."
After some thought, Elder Meng realized that Kunlun had gone to such great lengths to obtain a person and was even willing to sacrifice a mid-level spiritual vein. He was determined to make this happen.
He's just a disciple; he'll shine even brighter once he's in Kunlun.
“Since you’re asking for help, I’ll make the trip myself. If there’s any misunderstanding, I can clear it up on the spot,” Elder Lü said after calming down.
Let him be for now. Once we bring the person to Kunlun and complete the task assigned by the Supreme Elder, the person will be under his watchful eye. In the end, it will be up to him to decide what happens to him.
"It's wonderful that Brother Lü thinks that way. I apologize for my ignorance. Don't worry, I'll definitely talk to him and make him apologize properly later," Elder Meng said with a smile.
Regardless, this was indeed the disciple's fault. After all, the one from Kunlun was an elder, while this unknown junior dared to be so presumptuous. When had the other party ever been treated like this?
Elder Meng led a few people to step onto the summit of Lanxue Peak after a long absence.
"What brings you here, elders?"
Wen Wan greeted him in a lukewarm manner, her face practically screaming "not welcome."
She was perfectly aware of the other party's intentions; she had been present when her disciple came to invite someone earlier.
"Nonsense! Elder Lü has come all this way, and this is how you treat him? Don't you know how to respect your elders? Is this how Zhong Luonan taught you?"
Elder Meng, who has always held a high position, has repeatedly lost face in front of Lan Xuefeng's disciples. Even someone with a mild temper would find it unbearable.
Wen Wan was completely unaffected by his words and continued, "Elder Meng, what are you saying? Our Lanxuefeng Temple is small. You must have come to the wrong place."
"You..." Elder Meng flicked his sleeves: "Fine, I won't bother with a little girl like you. Where is Wu Sinian?"
"Third Senior Brother is busy treating Ling Yue's wounds. You can say whatever you want here, and I will pass on your message."
Wen Wan crossed her arms and looked at them expressionlessly, showing no sign of lowering her posture just because the other party was an elder.
Having been humiliated time and again, Elder Meng had no intention of wasting any more words with her. With his cultivation level, crushing a Golden Core cultivator was as easy as stepping on an ant.
Hmph, as for the consequences, what can that old bastard Zhong Luonan do to him?
Besides, this wasn't something he wanted to do. It was this disciple who disrespected his elders and almost offended the elders from Kunlun who had come from afar. If he didn't intervene, it would affect the relationship between the two sects. If it caused a conflict between the two sects, no one could bear the responsibility. It was fortunate that he stopped the situation in time.
With that thought in mind, Elder Meng secretly channeled his spiritual energy behind his back, intending to eliminate the disciple in front of him without making a sound.
Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles.
"Elders, please don't make things difficult for my junior sister."
Wu Sinian suddenly appeared, followed by the handsome Ling Yue. With such outstanding looks, perhaps this person is the puppeteer that Brother Lü wants to recruit. Elder Meng immediately stopped and pretended that nothing had happened.
"Young friend Wu, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am an elder of Kunlun. You already know the purpose of my visit. I would like to know if your earlier refusal of Kunlun was due to a grudge between one of my disciples and you?"
As Elder Lü spoke, Elder Meng thought to himself that it was fortunate he had stopped in time.
Elder Lü adopted a humble attitude and continued, "If there is any misunderstanding, we can clear it up on the spot. After all, it concerns the inheritance of puppeteers. We very much hope that you can join Kunlun and carry forward the art of puppetry."
Looking at the sanctimonious man before him, Wu Sinian remained unusually calm: "Your sect's disciples have no grudge against me, and I have no misunderstanding with your sect."
"Elder Lü, this is not our first meeting. Two hundred years ago, I was not worthy of Kunlun's favor, and now and in the future, I will have no connection with Kunlun. Elder Lü, please leave."
Now that things have come to this point, Elder Lü must understand something. It's simply that this young man went to Kunlun to seek a master two hundred years ago, but was driven away, so he is unwilling to enter Kunlun again now.
But this can't be blamed on him. Puppetry has plummeted in popularity, and many sects are unwilling to recruit disciples who only specialize in puppetry. Because of the limitations of puppetry, their cultivation cannot improve, and puppetry is not a viable skill. Even if the sect invests countless efforts in training them, the result is always the same: nothing is gained.
They lost both their money and their lives.
No one could have imagined that many years later, a Wu Sinian would emerge as a prominent figure.
"Young friend, please don't be angry. Times have changed. I'll get straight to the point." Elder Lü was quite decisive and didn't mince words. He said directly, "I'm sure you know why you were turned away back then. There's no right or wrong in this matter, only the perspective."
“Now you can be called the number one puppeteer. Let’s not talk about feelings or grudges, let’s talk about interests.”
"The first benefit you will receive upon arriving in Kunlun is that you can utilize all of Kunlun's existing puppetry techniques."
This was indeed a great temptation for Wu Sinian, who was short of resources for puppetry.
Elder Lü continued, "Secondly, your skill in puppetry is quite profound, and with the support of many of Kunlun's secret techniques, you will surely reach even greater heights. Whether puppetry can be passed down in the future depends entirely on your decision."
"Once you arrive at Kunlun, you will become an elder. We will select talented individuals from across the land to help you further develop and promote the art of puppetry."
"As for Kunlun, if it comes to reputation, we will not only not hold back on puppetry, but will also do our best to push you to the top."
"At that time, you will be famous throughout the world, and the reputation of Kunlun will also reach new heights."
Elder Lü looked at him intently, not expecting him to make a decision right now: "Young friend Wu, there are no eternal enemies, and besides, we are not enemies, are we?"
"I'll give you three days to think it over. Send me your thoughts and I'll come to pick you up in person."
Elder Lü left behind a special communication talisman and disappeared before everyone's eyes.
With the God of Wealth gone, Elder Meng glanced at the two of them from his high and mighty position and then waved his sleeves and left as well.
Tsk tsk tsk, is this how masters like to appear and disappear without a trace?
Wen Wan clicked her tongue inwardly, then turned to look at her third senior brother.
Wu Sinian felt a little uncomfortable being stared at: "Junior Sister, why are you looking at me like that?"
Wen Wan stared straight at him: "Third Senior Brother, what do you think?"
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