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Chapter 45: Unable to Reward
This sudden change left Elder Mei, who was still somewhat confused, even more bewildered. However, before the area was completely annihilated, White Elder had already arrived beside Elder Mei, his expression resembling that of an honest old farmer, yet his aura was calm and light.
"Is Elder Gu about to emerge from seclusion?" Elder Mei asked, still trying to grasp the situation.
The old man smiled lightly and replied, "That friend of mine has already created a sword technique. What am I still doing here?"
"Congratulations on creating the Supreme Sword Technique, and welcome back from seclusion." Although Elder Mei was still unaware of the details of the sword technique, he felt it appropriate to offer his congratulations first.
However, the old man simply smiled and said, "It's just a path."
He likely felt a tinge of bitterness at this moment, as he had spent decades on what he considered merely a path. Yet his mindset seemed noble, devoid of any sense of bitterness.
Elder Mei was somewhat perplexed but chose not to ask further; he only needed to know that the Sect had gained a true legacy.
As the two reached the cave entrance, Lian Yun's figure had long since vanished. However, ahead lay a dense crowd flying toward them. The One Who Acts was none other than Sect Master Qiu ChujI, followed by the powerful elders, esteemed guests, ordinary elders, managers, and nearly all disciples above the elite level.
As they flew closer, everyone bowed and said in unison, "Welcome back from seclusion, Elder Gu."
"Welcome back from seclusion, Ancient Master."
"Welcome back from seclusion, Ancestor Elder Gu."
Regardless of their cultivation levels, the collective aura and mindset of the disciples from top to bottom made Ancient Surname Elder nod in satisfaction. He waved his hand and sent countless sword energies into each person's forehead, including Qiu ChujI and Elder Mei.
"This sword could be formed thanks to Bai Yun You's significant contributions; Qiu Shizhi should provide him with a proper reward."
It was merely a simple transfer of knowledge; those above Intermediate Monarch could quickly regain their composure. However, the elders were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves for a long time.
As the old man said, it is simply a path, but as long as the Sect stands united, the effects will be immense.
This is the true inheritance of the Sect; as long as it is not leaked, no other force can replicate it. Even if it were to be accidentally revealed, other forces would find it nearly impossible to surpass the Xianjian Sect.
This is the truly unparalleled legacy.
How could this not excite the elders? Each of them, in their seventies and eighties, was as joyful as a child receiving their favorite candy.
The old man showed no signs of self-satisfaction and walked through the air alone.
“May I ask, Master Ancestor, where are you headed?” This question came from a junior disciple, Jiang Yu, a direct disciple of Qiu ChujI, the Sect's eldest disciple.
“Before heading to Yin Yang City, I have already been in seclusion for comprehension. Now that my swordsmanship has reached fruition, I wish to see the Eternal Emperor's city of Yin and Yang or perhaps return to Huaxia to admire the landscapes of my homeland.”
It seemed he planned to wander beyond familiar territories.
However, Elder Gu had sat in meditation for decades for the Sect. Now that he had created such an inheritance technique and considering his advanced age, the Sect dared not impose any further requests.
Thus, nearly everyone bowed to the old man and said, “Disciples respectfully send off Elder Gu, Ancient Master, Elder Gu Ancestor.”
In the future, being able to live freely and comfortably was the unanimous wish of everyone in the Xianjian Sect.
With this, that inheritance would become even more unassailable.
Yet Elder Liu immediately spoke in a serious tone: “The entire Sect shall establish a contract forbidding the transmission of this technique’s contents outside. It will then be passed on to all disciples within the Sect.”
“Understood!” All elders, elite disciples, and even those who served took their orders. However, only Manager and some disciples left; the elder-level figures did not depart but instead surrounded Elder Mei.
Qiu ChujI asked, "Junior Brother Mei, what is going on? Please explain in detail."
As they were all high-ranking members of the Sect, Elder Mei did not hold back or play coy, recounting everything about taking Lian Yun to meet Elder Gu.
Many were astonished, while others were left speechless.
At that moment, Elder Liu took the opportunity to reveal Lian Yun's contributions to the Sect and his status as an Honorary Patron.
The legacy left by Elder Gu was the Sect's greatest formation. If this formation were to be broken, it would mean that the Sect had no trump cards left and that any defensive formations would be useless. Therefore, Elder Liu was not afraid of some information leaking or their trump cards being exposed.
Although the other patrons did not show any signs of displeasure, they felt that the Sect's strength made their own positions more secure. Moreover, considering Lian Yun's contributions to the Xianjian Sect, his status as an Honorary Patron seemed somewhat underappreciated.
However, even so, there were still those who, despite not harboring hatred, displayed looks of envy and even jealousy.
At that moment, Elder Xie waved his hand and said, "No rewards for that kid."
"Isn't that a bit harsh?" someone replied.
"After all, without Bai Yun's reminder, Elder Gu might never have realized it in his lifetime."
"That's true; if this gets out, it would surely tarnish the Sect's reputation."
Despite their envy and jealousy, some patrons still spoke up for Lian Yun. They felt they could not betray their conscience and also did not want to contribute to the Sect without receiving appropriate rewards in return.
But Elder Xie helplessly responded, "You all know how significant Bai Yun's contribution is. Even if we emptied the Sect Treasury, it might not compare! So from now on, if that kid has any requests, our Sect will do everything possible to fulfill them. Otherwise, what other rewards can we offer?"
With Elder Xie's words, everyone fell silent and then became conflicted. If that were truly the case, it seemed like the entire Xianjian Sect would have to serve Bai Yun from now on.
At this point, no matter how good the elders' mindset was, they found it hard to accept, regardless of their gratitude.
"Why don't we try to meet his resource demands as much as possible? As long as his requests do not go against the principles of our Sect, we can agree to three conditions. Even if it means the entire Sect has to leave, it wouldn't be a problem," one elder suggested.
This suggestion prompted many to subconsciously nod in agreement.
Although 'Bai Yun's' contributions were immense, the creation of the technique was ultimately credited to their Elder Gu. The idea of the entire Sect being bound to serve Bai Yun and being unable to repay that debt was something many found unacceptable.
If it were a reward of this nature, it would be different. Even if 'Bai Yun' offered the best resources, his demands would still be limited. And even if the entire Sect had to mobilize, just three times would be acceptable to everyone.
However, Qiu ChujI waved his hand with a relaxed smile and said, "I'll go talk to White Patron about this."
"Thank you, Sect Leader," everyone bowed respectfully.
"But where is White Patron currently?" someone asked.
"At Azure Cloud Peak, I believe," came the reply from Cai Wenjie, who sounded somewhat awkward.
He had previously arranged a duel with Lian Yun without knowing Lian Yun's true identity. Now that he was aware, he felt uncomfortable. After all, although he was a core disciple of the Sect, Bai Yun's status made it difficult for him to take action.
(End of Chapter)
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