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Jiao Nantian was greatly displeased upon hearing this. Not to mention these two exceptionally talented disciples, even ordinary disciples would not be used as shields for you. He replied, "As for the condition of our Heavenly Shadow Sect's items, there's no need for Lu Shao Xia to worry."
Xunuo laughed heartily. With a flick of his hand, the Heavenly Shadow Spike shot forth like an arrow released from a bow, flying towards the target. In an instant, just as Xunuo had said, it pierced through the center of the target. With its momentum unabated, it penetrated the surrounding wall and fell into the deep ravine below.
Xunuo slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "What a pity."
The two disciples behind Jiao Nantian broke out in cold sweat.
Jiao Nantian stared at the hole left by the Heavenly Shadow Spike in the wall, then cast a strange glance at Xunuo. At that moment, he felt that Xunuo was simply here to cause trouble, even suspecting him of trying to challenge their sect. By throwing the Heavenly Shadow Spike down into the ravine, it was as if he was saying that if I can't have it, neither will you.
Jiao Nantian even felt an impulse to explode in anger but managed to contain himself after a while. He coldly stated, "There's nothing to regret; as long as it remains on Tianyin Mountain, it is still our Heavenly Shadow Sect's possession."
Xunuo chuckled and replied, "The Sect Leader is right."
After some thought, Jiao Nantian invited Xunuo to discuss matters in the main hall. Xunuo intended to see if he could extract another Heavenly Shadow Spike from them and also wanted to make Heavenly Shadow Sect do some labor again. So he followed Jiao Nantian back to the main hall.
By this time, the seating in the hall had been rearranged. On the main table above, tea and snacks had already been laid out, with a chair on either side of the table. Below were two rows of tables and chairs. Jiao Nantian gestured for Xunuo to take the main seat while he sat opposite him. The Guardians, elders, and Hall Masters took their seats according to rank.
Initially, they intended to pressure this young man into performing a kneeling salute. However, in a blink of an eye, they invited him to sit in the chief position instead, leaving everyone feeling somewhat awkward for a moment. Yang Xinpeng, being seasoned in worldly affairs, took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Xunuo about old times. Once the conversation began, it gradually became less formal.
Xunuo had an easygoing personality; as long as he wasn't overly oppressed by them, he was willing to engage with them. Moreover, he held no ill feelings towards Heavenly Shadow Sect. In particular, he admired how Heavenly Shadow Sect had maintained its dominance for a millennium without becoming tyrannical.
After chatting for a while, Jiao Nantian asked whether Xunuo had already mastered the One Sword, Eight Flowers sword technique. Xunuo candidly replied that he had comprehended it on-site.
Jiao Nantian was shocked but humbly sought advice on his insights regarding One Sword, Eight Flowers.
Xunuo chuckled but then said something intriguing: "Earlier I tried my hand at the Heavenly Shadow Spike and found it much more suitable than an ordinary dart. It's a pity that I lost my grip and let it fall into the ravine; it's truly regrettable."
As he spoke, he glanced at Jiao Nantian's two disciples behind him. The two immediately turned their heads away to avoid meeting Xunuo's gaze.
With a look of regret on his face, Xunuo continued, "If this Heavenly Shadow Spike hadn't been lost, I would have been willing to exchange my knowledge of One Sword, Eight Flowers for that Heavenly Shadow Spike—guaranteed teaching and learning! What a pity..."
As these tempting words left his lips, Jiao Nantian's eyes lit up; he found it hard to remain seated. One of the Hall Masters jumped up excitedly and exclaimed, "Lu Shao Xia, are you serious? I..."
Xunuo looked at him in confusion and asked, "Do you also wish to learn the method of One Sword, Eight Flowers?"
The Hall Master was so flustered that he couldn't find his words.
Xunuo continued, "Do you possess the Seven Flowers Four Points sword technique?"
The Hall Master shook his head, staring blankly at Xunuo. Suddenly, he exclaimed, "Did you already have the Seven Flowers Four Points sword technique before?"
Xunuo shook his head again and asked, "Then have you opened the Ren and Du Meridians?"
The Hall Master shook his head once more. Xunuo then closed his eyes slightly and fell silent.
At this moment, everyone realized that One Sword, Eight Flowers was not something everyone could covet. In the entire Heavenly Shadow Sect, only Jiao Nantian had opened the Ren and Du Meridians. Only Jiao Nantian had the hope of obtaining the sword technique of One Sword, Eight Flowers.
Jiao Nantian was intrigued by Xunuo's words but was also filled with doubts. His various speculations about this young man seemed to be inaccurate. Especially regarding Xunuo's attitude towards the Heavenly Shadow Spike—sometimes dismissive, sometimes reverent—made Jiao Nantian even more perplexed. Moreover, there was no second Heavenly Shadow Spike in the Heavenly Shadow Sect to exchange with this young man.
After pondering for a moment, Jiao Nantian mustered his courage and said, "Lu Shao Xia, do not be too disheartened. This Heavenly Shadow Spike is ultimately on my Tianyin Mountain. I will send someone to start searching and retrieving it; we will surely find it. How about we make an agreement..."
Xunuo raised a hand to interrupt Jiao Nantian's words. He replied calmly, "I must descend the mountain immediately after today's matters are settled. Please do not take offense."
Xunuo had already registered that Heavenly Shadow Spike under his name. There was no way he would haggle over this issue with him. Besides, searching for a three-inch-long Heavenly Shadow Spike in such a mountain stream was akin to finding a needle in a haystack; it was practically a futile endeavor.
Jiao Nantian understood this clearly as well. He wanted to use this empty promise to negotiate with Xunuo but was met with Xunuo's words in return. The message behind those words was clear: if you can present it today, I will make an exchange with you; however, I will not wait even a day.
Those words left Jiao Nantian blushing furiously. The atmosphere instantly grew cold.
After a moment of chaotic thoughts, Jiao Nantian noticed several people below waving at him, beckoning him over. Upon seeing the guest in front of gesturing animatedly, he felt it was quite inappropriate. He quickly turned to gauge Xunuo's expression and found himself frozen in shock. It turned out that this guest had no sense of decorum at all; he had already sat down with his eyes closed in meditation.
Jiao Nantian thought: Since he isn't observing any etiquette anyway, it might be better to go over and discuss things.
As Jiao Nantian approached to speak, an elderly elder made a shushing gesture. He pointed at Xunuo and then at his own ear, indicating that they should not let him eavesdrop. He led everyone toward a side hall.
Jiao Nantian and Yang Xinpeng were last in line, both keeping their eyes on Xunuo. Seeing him appear so calm and composed left them uncertain about what Xunuo's demeanor meant. Finally, Jiao Nantian waved his hand, and the two followed everyone into the side hall.
Once inside the side hall, everyone began discussing how to obtain the sword technique of One Sword, Eight Flowers. However, retrieving that Heavenly Shadow Spike from the deep stream was merely a theoretical possibility at this point.
Jiao Nantian's expression was dark as he scanned the faces of those present. Finally, a Hall Master could no longer hold back and said, "Master, I still have a Heavenly Shadow Spike here."
Jiao Nantian chuckled, "This matter is significant; I must ask Hall Master Fei to part with it."
The Fei Hall Master sighed, "I naturally understand the gravity of the situation, but it would be a pity to let this item leave the Heavenly Shadow Sect." Then, with a hint of pain in his voice, he added, "I'll go fetch it now."
With that, the Fei Hall Master turned and exited the side hall.
The Hall Master in charge of the treasury suddenly said, "Actually, it is not wise for us to keep enduring like this. If we let him succeed and he takes the Heavenly Shadow Spike to spread rumors everywhere, our Heavenly Shadow Sect's reputation will surely suffer. It would be better to..."
As he spoke, his expression turned cold as he made a slicing gesture with his hand. Some Hall Masters and elders showed thoughtful expressions upon hearing this.
Yang Xinpeng's face changed dramatically. Jiao Nantian quickly waved his hands and said, "No, no. Regardless of whether this matter is necessary or not, just consider the consequences of taking action; it is something we cannot bear. Think about it: this person is so audacious that he dares to disregard us even before the One Sword, Eight Flowers is revealed. Furthermore, he confidently claims to possess the method of the One Sword, Eight Flowers. This leaves us with only two possible explanations: either this person has an even greater backing or Lu Zaisheng is a fool. Do you all think Lu Zaisheng is a fool?"
Jiao Nantian glanced around at everyone before continuing, "Moreover, our Heavenly Shadow Sect has stood tall for over a thousand years; how could a single Lu Zaisheng tarnish our reputation? In the past, our sect produced the formidable Ice Buddha. Although his name may not have matched that of the Blazing Sun Old Monster from the same era, no one dared to underestimate our Heavenly Shadow Sect. Over the past millennium, there have always been three or five exceptionally talented individuals who could surpass our Heavenly Shadow Sect in strength. Yet this has not diminished our sect's prestige; no one dares to cross our boundaries. This is due to the wise teachings of our sect's founder, Heavenly Shadow Master, who established these principles and ensured we do not pursue empty fame."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Jiao Nantian finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Such extraordinary talents can be befriended by our sect; it would actually benefit us greatly. Our sect has a legacy spanning thousands of years and overall strength that surpasses all others. Even if someone rebellious emerges outside, they are merely shooting stars that last for thirty or fifty years at most. How can they compare to our Heavenly Shadow Sect's long-standing heritage and enduring power?"
Seeing that there were no further discussions, Jiao Nantian led everyone back to the main hall.
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