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Wei Chen felt a chill in his heart as he thought, "How could I have forgotten this? Those Nine-Rank Sects are deeply entrenched; they would never allow a new Nine-Rank Sect to emerge and compete with them for resources."
"Han Mang and the others are thinking too simply. The number of Earth Soul Realm Experts among those Nine-Rank Sects is greater and stronger!"
Wei Chen felt anxious. If that were the case, what would become of me as the Young Sect Master of the Peach Blossom Sect?
"Elegant, do you have any good ideas?" Wei Chen asked, noticing the change in Elegant's expression.
"I do have a plan. Our Dingsheng Trading Company can collaborate with you and Han Mang to supply you with essential items like Soul Stones and Soul Techniques. You will only be able to purchase all your materials from us, Dingsheng Trading Company, and we can guarantee you the best prices," Elegant said with a smile, her eyes gleaming with shrewdness. When it came to business, she seemed like a different person.
Wei Chen frowned. "Is this what you call a plan?"
"I'm not finished yet. At the beginning, your Nine-Rank Sect cannot casually declare itself as Ninth Rank; you can only claim to be Eighth Rank. That way, when the Cloud Spirit Sect comes looking for trouble, they will also be Eighth Rank, and you can handle them easily. First, stand out among those hundreds of Eighth-Rank Sects, select outstanding disciples, accept strong members, and gradually expand before declaring yourselves as a Nine-Rank Sect. It will be much smoother that way. As for the initial supplies, our Dingsheng Trading Company will provide them for you; if you don't have money, just write an IOU."
Wei Chen pondered for a moment. Elegant's suggestion was indeed a viable plan. The people the Peach Blossom Sect aimed to recruit were hidden talents; their Soul Power cultivation was secondary.
Elegant continued, "Our Dingsheng Trading Company can also promote you for free. We will make it known that your relationship with the Cloud Spirit Sect is excellent, allowing you to gain fame among the Eighth-Rank Sects. Every time you defeat a provocateur from the Cloud Spirit Sect, we will spread the news as quickly as possible. This way, more talented individuals and wandering experts will want to join you."
Wei Chen shook his head. "We follow a special boutique route; Peach Blossom Island has never cared about Soul Power Gifts when recruiting disciples. You know that, right?"
"I know, but in the Central Domain, the situation is completely different. Without numbers, there is no popularity; without income, there are no resources. Only that one Ten-Rank Divine Sect follows a boutique route; all other Cloud Spirit Sects are aggressively recruiting people. Especially among Eighth-Rank Sects, anyone with even a hint of talent will be recruited in hopes of striking luck from the vast numbers—if they're lucky, one or two Earth Soul Realm Experts might emerge."
"Alright then, it's settled. Who should I contact when the time comes?"
"Naturally me."
Elegant smiled at Wei Chen, a glint of cunning flashing in her eyes.
Wei Chen asked in surprise, "Are you going back to headquarters?"
"Yes, I’ll be leaving in a few days. I just hope everything goes smoothly and that certain individuals don’t interfere midway and disrupt my plans; that would not be good."
Elegant was clearly warning Wei Chen, who naturally picked up on it. He shrugged and said, "Don't worry, some of your people are planning to make a big move in the Central Domain. I'm not interested in meddling in things that aren't my concern. As long as it doesn't harm those close to him, it's fine."
"That's good to hear," Elegant nodded.
At that moment, Elder Di, who had been quietly observing from the side, furrowed his brow and asked, "Wei Chen, how much strength does Peach Blossom Island have left now? I've been keeping an eye on Peach Blossom Island, and I feel like quite a few people have followed Mighty away. There aren't many people left at Peach Blossom Island to begin with; this time, the losses must be severe."
Wei Chen held up four fingers, showing no embarrassment and even a hint of pride as he said, "Counting me, there are four. I am the current Peach Blossom Island Young Master, and no one is competing with me."
Elegant was taken aback, and Elder Di couldn't help but smile wryly. "With so few people going to the Central Domain, what can you accomplish?"
"Don't underestimate those who stayed behind. Han Mang and the other two old Fellows are all at the Earth Soul Realm, and one of them is a formidable Dan Master. With formations and elixirs, that's the foundation for establishing a new Cloud Spirit Sect."
"Alchemist?" Elder Di paused for a moment before nodding. "That would indeed be very advantageous. A skilled Alchemist can support an entire Cloud Spirit Sect."
Elegant's eyes lit up. "Wei Chen, if that's the case, our Merchant Guild can provide you with countless medicinal materials in exchange for finished elixirs. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"
"Exactly. Han Mang thinks the same way; cooperating with you all benefits everyone," Wei Chen replied with a smile.
"Then let's look forward to the marriage between the Crown Prince and Mu Qingyan. I assume you're already prepared for it."
"It's fine; what's mine is ultimately mine. No one can take it away."
"But the Crown Prince doesn't even want to compete with you. In fact, he would prefer you to take action."
Elegant pointed outside the courtyard. Through the gate, Wei Chen saw someone he recognized from afar at the grand arena of the Ancient Spirit Academy: it was none other than the Crown Prince of Ling Sheng Dynasty, Ling Ao!
"Elder Di, and I will take our leave now. His Highness wishes to speak with you."
As Elegant and Elder Di exited the courtyard but did not go far, they stood quietly several dozen meters away. With the presence of Ling Ao, they could not afford to be careless; they had to ensure his safety. If anything happened to the Crown Prince of Ling Ao at the Dingsheng Trading Company, they would be in serious trouble.
"Elder Di, what do you think is the reason for Ling Ao coming to see Wei Chen?" Elegant asked with a smile directed at Elder Di.
"I can't be bothered to think about these things; I only care about killing and protecting you," Elder Di said calmly.
Elegant, feeling frustrated, replied, "Elder Di, can you eavesdrop on what they are saying? If we could know that, we would have the upper hand."
"They are all shrewd individuals. If someone is eavesdropping, they will sense it. Sister, put away your curiosity," Elder Di warned. Eavesdropping on others is easily detected unless the other party is oblivious; a perceptive person would definitely notice.
Ling Ao walked into the courtyard.
Wei Chen quietly observed the person before him. He was tall, with fair skin and an unusually handsome yet somewhat sinister appearance.
"Ling Ao... His aura seems to suggest he is only at the first or second level of the Spirit Wisdom Realm, but in the Grand Arena today, his displayed momentum was quite extraordinary."
"Is he a rival? What does he want from me?"
Wei Chen pondered this without speaking. Since Ling Ao approached him, it should be Ling Ao who speaks first; if he spoke first, it would put him at a disadvantage.
The two stared at each other without moving, yet surprisingly, neither of them harbored any killing intent.
Ling Ao scrutinized Wei Chen for a long time before a smile finally appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Wei Chen, do you know that in the Ling Sheng Dynasty, countless men do not like women?"
Ling Ao's question left Wei Chen feeling quite uncomfortable, but in an instant, he understood Ling Ao's meaning. Coupled with some previous rumors and information from Ginger Tooth, Wei Chen quietly confirmed that theory.
"I know," Wei Chen nodded.
"Many hypocrites call it pathological," Ling Ao said.
"Perhaps, but this has existed since ancient times. The Soul World has been around for hundreds of thousands of years; the bond between men has never ceased. It's not just men; many women feel the same way. There's nothing wrong with it as long as it doesn't interfere with others' happiness; it's quite ordinary," Wei Chen replied, implying that as long as it doesn't disrupt others' happiness, it was clear what he meant.
Ling Ao nodded and said, "I never wanted to delay anyone's happiness, but there are always some boring people doing boring things that take away my freedom. What I truly long for is simply freedom."
His gaze became distant, no longer looking at Wei Chen, but instead gazing up at the stars above.
"Many times I wonder why I have to be different from others. As a prince, soon to inherit the throne, why am I unlike most men? But that nature is ingrained in my bones; it cannot be changed."
"Then there's no need to change it; just go with the flow," Wei Chen replied, though inwardly he cursed Ling Ao for being perverse, wishing he could distance himself from such twisted thoughts. Just talking to Ling Ao made his skin crawl.
Ling Ao's voice suddenly took on a softer tone as he looked at Wei Chen and said quietly, "Actually, I am no longer a man."
"Uh... what do you mean?"
"From the moment I realized my difference, I personally... I couldn't accept it. The relationship between men is indeed perverse; my thoughts have become twisted, and I don't want my body to continue down that path..."
Wei Chen was taken aback. Did Ling Ao mean that he had made himself a eunuch?
He swallowed hard and gave Ling Ao a thumbs up. What a fierce person! It's hard to imagine how ruthless he must be towards others if he could be so harsh on himself!
"So, I cannot accept anyone. As for Mu Qingyan, you can handle that yourself. Afterward, I will go to the Ancient Spirit Academy to marry. Perhaps you could lower yourself to act as my guard? At that time, you can use formations to escape; how does that sound?"
Wei Chen thought for a moment, studied Ling Ao closely, and feeling that he wasn't lying, nodded in agreement.
"I don't want anyone else to know about what happened just now, especially regarding my... Wei Chen, can you swear not to tell anyone? It would give me peace of mind."
Ling Ao narrowed his eyes as a jade sword appeared in his palm.
A strong aura of softness instantly locked onto Wei Chen.
Wei Chen was horrified to realize that under that aura, he couldn't move his body at all!
"Something's wrong!"
Elder Di leaped into the courtyard, instantly positioning himself in a triangular standoff with Wei Chen and Ling Ao.
He had to ensure the safety of Crown Prince Ling Ao and Wei Chen; he could not afford to let his guard down!
He never expected that Ling Ao would take action against Wei Chen at Dingsheng Trading Company!
"This aura is utterly strange; even I feel a sense of discomfort... Ling Ao's strength surpasses that of an ordinary high-level Surge Realm practitioner! Yet, his aura clearly indicates he is only at the first level of Spirit Wisdom Realm!"
Elder Di's gaze swept over Wei Chen and Ling Ao, silently thinking, "Both are prodigies of exceptional caliber. Even in the Central Domain, such individuals are top-tier talents! The appearance of these two in the Ling Sheng Dynasty truly opens my eyes!"
As Elder Di contemplated, he gathered a sphere of Soul Power in his palm. If Ling Ao made a move, he would have to intervene!
Elegant rushed into the courtyard and was bewildered by the scene before him. Crown Prince Ling Ao had come alone to Dingsheng Trading Company to kill Wei Chen?
Had he lost his mind?
In Ling Ao's eyes, Wei Chen saw not only killing intent but also a hint of desolation. That secret had likely been hidden for many years. He just couldn't understand why it was directed at him.
Wei Chen raised a hand and solemnly declared, "I, Wei Chen, swear that I will not speak of today's events to anyone. If I break this oath, may lightning strike me!"
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