Tian Yuan Xian Ji

"Fellow Daoist Tang, our sect..." Chen Jin was about to speak when Tangning waved his hand, "Master Chen, please allow me to finish."

"I understand what you're going to say. I've heard enough of these scenes. I really don't want to waste time making excuses today. I understand what Guizong did. Seeing the Taoist sects in Beihai, Le'an, and Pingyuan rebel one after another. , gained enough benefits, and this sect has not made any progress in Beihai County."

"So you are ready to make a move, trying to blackmail the headquarters at this pass and bargain."

"I know that you may have received hints from some big sects in Donglai County. To be honest, if it were me and I sat in your position, I might do the same."

"But from my standpoint, I must tell you the truth that it is impossible for the noble sect to bargain over the payment of taxes."

"What is the tax payment? It is the face of the sect, and it is a symbol of the status of the sect in Qingzhou. Master Chen, have you ever seen someone stretch out his face to be beaten by others?"

"Let's put it this way! Even if the Daxuan sects in Donglai County want to threaten Beihai County, it is impossible for this sect to agree to reduce or exempt the payable tribute."

"Because once this is done, it is tantamount to announcing to the outside world that this sect has lost its control over Donglai County. Even if this so-called control is already as fragile as a piece of cotton cloth, this sect must do its best to maintain it."

"Don't you think the senior management of this sect would be so stupid to throw away this piece of underwear if you make a fuss?"

"If it were me, I would rather make you surrender to the traitors in Beihai, Le'an, and Pingyuan, and I would never give in on this matter, because this represents the face and influence of the sect."

"The rebels who openly rebelled can send troops to defeat them, and then regain the lost ground. The prestige still remains. It is just a round of purges. In time, the prosperity of the past can still be restored. And once this mouth is opened, the tribute and tax will be reduced. , if any crisis occurs in the future, all Taoist sects in Qingzhou will follow suit."

Chen Jindao: "Fellow Daoist Tang, please believe that our sect has absolutely no intention of rebellion. Our sect feels very ashamed about the matter of paying taxes. I implore fellow daoists to tell your ministry. Give us some more time, and we will collect all the taxes and pay them in full Give it to the noble sect."

Tangning shook her head, "Master Chen, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart without reservation, yet you still cover it up. It seems that your lord has no sincerity."

"If that's the case, then fine! I'll make my words clearer. Several resource areas under the Qianjia Sect and the String Music Sect were attacked. We did it. Now the String Music Sect has paid the tribute tax. Master Chen, you won't force us to use this method against the noble sect to take out the spirit stones!"

"I don't know if you have heard. A few days ago, at the invitation of Zhang Yi, the head of the Jingyue Sect in the city, the representatives of the Taoist sects in Donglai County met in this city. During the discussion, Fang Dasheng, the head of the headquarters alliance, Uncle Yizheng reprimanded the head teacher of Qianjiazong, and clearly warned Qianjiazong that if within a month, they should turn over the spirit stones, they will report to the sect and deprive him of his status as a sect."

"Using a rebellious attitude, cast a thunderous strike on it, and completely erase the existence of Qianjiazong."

"Nuo Da has Donglai County, what's the difference if there is one less Qianjiazong? These are the original words of Fang Dasheng's uncle."

"There is still about half a month before the deadline set by Fang Shishu and the others. The String Music Sect is very knowledgeable about current affairs and has handed in the tribute tax Lingshi. I don't know what is going on with the Qianjia Sect. This time I am Come here under the order of death, you must collect the tribute tax of the noble clan."

"Before I came here today, I was full of confidence. With String Music Sect's act of abandoning the dark and turning to the light, I thought that the noble sect would give me a clear answer, but I didn't expect the noble sect's attitude..."

"Headmaster Chen, for the sake of our old friends, I will give you a piece of advice from the bottom of my heart."

"Half a month, at most half a month, when the time comes, I will bring my people, including the Xuanling Ship, to visit your lord. If we still return empty-handed, then your lord will stop worrying about paying taxes."

"I will report to the headquarters of the headquarters and request to revoke Guizong's Xuanmen status. At that time, you can legitimately form an alliance with Qianjiazong to fight against the sect together."

"That's all for the rest of my words, I bid farewell."

.........

In Xuantang City, Qianjiazong, and the conference hall, all the people gathered together, the head teacher Meng Xian sat on the main seat, with a lonely expression, like a defeated rooster.

"It's time for the head to make a decision. This matter can't be delayed any longer. Is it possible to wait until someone else hits the mountain gate before thinking about it?" said an old man with white beard and hair on the left side below.

As soon as his voice fell, another middle-aged man with big ears answered: "The day before yesterday, I visited the Xingyue Sect, and their attitude was still ambiguous, and what they said was just a scene. It is impossible for us to entrust the survival of the sect to them." body."

"If we bow our heads at this time, then our sect will lose all face, and even become the laughing stock of the entire Xuantang City. How can this sect gain a foothold?"

"Is face important, or the survival of the sect? Are you counting on Jingyuezong and Xingyuezong to help us resist Taixuanzong? Using this as an excuse to launch an attack can only arouse the grief of the rabbits and foxes of other Xuanmen, and the heart of the same hatred. It will be more conducive to their integration with other Xuanmen, but for us, it will undoubtedly be a disaster."

"Perhaps we can think of a compromise, which can not only calm things down, but also preserve the face of the sect."

"What is the best strategy for Junior Brother Xu?"

"We will hand in half first, and after a few months, after the other sects have paid the tribute, we will pay half again. We will say to the outside world that we are raising spirit stones. This is the same as what we said to Taixuanzong before. It can be done like this. It seems Taixuanzong is unreasonable first."

"What if Taixuanzong doesn't accept it?"

"I'm going to talk to them."

"It's just a cover-up. If you really want to preserve the face of the sect, I have a way."

"What does Senior Brother Wu mean?"

"As long as the head is willing to shoulder all the responsibilities and take the initiative to step down from the position of head teacher, there will be an explanation for all parties."

"Senior Brother Wu, you are going too far."

"I said at the beginning that this matter should be done with caution. However, the head teacher insisted on going his own way. Now that such an ugly situation has arisen, for the sake of the sect, shouldn't he take more responsibility? Please forgive me, Junior Brother Meng Xian , At this time, you should think more about how to help the Zongmen, instead of thinking about how to let the Zongmen help you get back your face."

.........

In a blink of an eye, half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Outside the Jingyuan Pavilion, Pingling Mountain, and the main hall, a mysterious spirit ship slowly rose into the sky, left the formation, and galloped towards the southeast.

In the cabin, Tangning and Ma Long sat opposite each other.

"Brother Tang, if that old boy Chen Jin is determined not to pay the tribute, what should we do?"

Tangning smiled and said, "What else can I do? I've already let the word out, so I can't beg them any more, just slap myself in the face!"

"So, Senior Brother Tang really wants to propose to the United Team to cancel Xuanyezong's Xuanmen qualification?"

"If they are really that stubborn, I have nothing to do. My authority is only to make suggestions. As for how the alliance should deal with it, I can't decide."

"These places are powerful, the more you give them good looks and persuasion, the more powerful they become, and they think you are weak and incompetent, so you should show them some strength."

The Xuanling boat passed through the clouds and fog, and after traveling for half a day, it arrived at Taichu Mountain. There was a flash of light on it, and Zhang Fulu was handed in.

After waiting for more than a quarter of an hour, a figure flashed out of the room, the two exchanged a few words, and the mysterious spirit ship slowly entered the room.

In the meeting hall, a tall and burly man sat upright. He was Huang Yang, the master of Xuanye Zong Yuanyi Hall. The two entered from the outside and sat down after saluting.

"It's really unfortunate, two fellow Taoists, the head teacher of our sect has something to go out, so I can only entertain the two of you."

"No matter who from your sect comes forward, we only care about taxing spirit stones, so let's be straightforward! Fellow Daoist Huang, are you ready for spirit stones?"

"My sect has been busy day and night. Fortunately, I have lived up to everyone's expectations and finally collected all the tax offerings that should be paid. I will take two fellow Taoists to go and count them."

"it is good."

The three of them came out of the main hall and came to a tall mountain peak. In a spacious and bright hall, Huang Yang pointed to the ten huge stone boxes in front of him and said, "Two fellow Taoists, one hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones are here, please send someone Check it out!"

Tang Ning gestured with her eyes, and the disciples behind her stepped forward one by one to check the stone boxes. After working for about an hour, a disciple came up to salute and said, "Master, everything has been checked, and each stone box is [-] yuan. High-grade spirit stone."

"Let's ship!"

"Yes."

Tangning ordered everyone to load the stone boxes onto the Xuanling ship one by one, then turned to Huang Yang and said, "Thank you for your cooperation and support. These days, the whole department has been busy in the dark to pay taxes. I have no choice but to give me death orders." , so the words are a little more serious in a hurry, please apologize to Zhangjiao Chen for me, next time I will make a special trip to visit the noble sect, and apologize to Zhangjiao Chen in person."

"Fellow Daoist Tang, don't mind. Senior Brother Chen is known to be magnanimous, and he doesn't take small things to heart at all. This time, he did go out on important matters and was not at the mountain gate. He didn't blame Fellow Daoist for avoiding him. Before he left, he also told me to be careful To entertain the two fellow Taoists, don’t be negligent.”

"Headmaster Chen is as broad-minded as the ocean, and I admire you. This matter is over, so I won't bother you anymore. Let me leave."

"Then I won't send it."

The mysterious spirit ship carried ten boxes of spiritual stones and slowly soared into the air, leaving the Xuanyezong and galloping towards the southeast.