Chapter 2116: Master, We Need to Keep a Trump Card

The Wuji Shanmai has always been considered a forbidden zone for human cultivators; the outer regions are still okay, but once you go deep in, the danger level doubles.

Before the Dao One Immortal Sect, no human sect had ever been established here; the Dao One Immortal Sect can be said to be the first ever.

Now, the beast tribe's series of actions all seem to carry a hostile intent.

Moreover, they have gathered at a distance so close to the Dao One Immortal Sect, clearly also coming for them.

Upon hearing the steward's words, Qi Xiong did not answer immediately but instead fell into thought.

Following the steward's suggestion, to temporarily withdraw and avoid its sharpness would indeed minimize losses to the greatest extent.

But the Dao One Immortal Sect has just been founded; if we retreat now, all the reputation we've accumulated would be completely burned to ashes.

Don't think only the Dao One Immortal Sect knows about this; the Wuji Xiancheng not far away must have noticed as well.

So, there are definitely many eyes watching the Dao One Immortal Sect right now.

Under the gaze of so many eyes, if the Dao One Immortal Sect withdraws, its sect's reputation would be utterly lost.

By then, not to mention outsiders, even our own sect's disciples might turn their backs and lose virtue.

After all, who would like a sect that is weak, bullyable, and lacks backbone?

Speaking from the heart, Qi Xiong is definitely unwilling to retreat.

Seeing Qi Xiong remain silent, Hong Zun below slowly opened his mouth to speak.

"Senior Brother, I think we can first make contact with the beast tribe side."

"I suppose it's because our Dao One Immortal Sect established itself in the Wuji Shanmai, displeasing the beast tribe, which led to this move."

"However, our Dao One Immortal Sect is after all in the outermost region of the Wuji Shanmai; in fact we haven't harmed much of the beast tribe's interests, so we can proceed openly."

"As for the outcome, we can first make contact and see, then decide; whether to fight or avoid, both are possible."

It's rare for Hong Zun to proactively speak up; hearing this, Qi Xiong also silently nodded, indicating approval.

Compared to that steward's suggestion, Hong Zun's proposal is clearly better.

Qi Xiong quickly made a decision, then gave Hong Zun a half-smiling look and said.

"Junior Brother, your words are not bad; since this is your opinion, you should go on this trip."

"Me???"

"Yes, bring as many people as you see fit."

Hong Zun's eyes widened, his face full of bewilderment.

He had just said it offhand; how could this senior brother actually be serious?

Making me go on a trip—isn't that nonsense? With that free time, I'd rather eat two more bowls of rice and drink a few cups of wine.

But Qi Xiong gave Hong Zun no chance to refuse; as soon as his words fell, he directly decided.

Letting Hong Zun go, it's naturally impossible for him to go alone.

The sect's offerings—he can bring as many as he wants.

Hong Zun's purpose in going is merely because he can represent the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Those offerings, although they count as half members of the Dao One Immortal Sect, actually know little about it.

Moreover, after all, we are not of one mind.

They have their own families, and some are even elders or sect masters of other immortal sects.

Joining the Dao One Immortal Sect is merely for a meal; under this premise, Qi Xiong naturally could not let them represent the Dao One Immortal Sect.

There's hardly any trust to speak of.

Seeing Qi Xiong directly make the decision, Hong Zun, though unwilling in his heart, ultimately had no choice but to accept the task.

"Alright, then let it be this way for now; we'll make a final decision after Hong Zun junior brother returns."

First make contact and see; the rest can be discussed after we have results.

Leaving Qi Xiong's place, having just returned to his own dong fu, upon entering the courtyard gate, Hong Zun saw Xu Jie.

This kid had been waiting here especially; seeing the situation, Hong Zun asked lightly.

"Anything?"

This kid usually doesn't show up at the Three Treasures Hall unless there's business; let alone coming voluntarily, it's rare to even see him normally.

Facing Hong Zun's inquiry, Xu Jie didn't waste words and directly asked.

"Master, just now you sent a message to Senior Brother...................."

When he came, Hong Zun had indeed contacted Zhao Zhengping, casually saying that Qi Xiong had put him in charge of contacting the beast tribe.

Xu Jie clearly came for this matter; after the two walked all the way into the courtyard, arrived at the front hall, and sat down one after another, Hong Zun then spoke.

"You came specifically for this matter?"

"Yes, this matter is very dangerous, Master."

"I naturally know this, but your uncle master's intention is also not to have me negotiate; mainly it's to first make contact with the beast tribe of the Wuji Shanmai, see what they mean."

Hong Zun didn't think much about it.

"If we can talk, we talk; if we can't, it doesn't matter; Qi Xiong's side hasn't put any pressure on him."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jie nodded and said.

"I know, Master; I didn't come for this."

"Then what is it for?"

"I think we need to keep a trump card."

"Huh???"

Hearing this, Hong Zun was a bit stunned, not understanding the meaning of Xu Jie's words.

Seeing Hong Zun silent, Xu Jie stepped forward and whispered something to him.

Immediately, only a strange "kie-kie-kie" laugh was heard coming from inside the main hall.

I don't know what the master and disciple said, but anyway, early the next morning Xu Jie, representing Hong Zun, selected more than ten attendants and then left the Dao One Immortal Sect.

These attendants, without exception, all have Immortal Emperor Realm cultivation; their strength is formidable, and self-preservation is no problem.

Of course, letting these attendants act also isn't without a cost.

The cost is that each person, upon returning, gets a chance to order a dish and enjoy a special meal; this is also something Ye Zhangqing agreed to.

Hong Zun and his group left, and Qi Xiong personally saw them off.

After the immortal vessel slowly rose into the sky and disappeared at the horizon, Qi Xiong also let out a light sigh.

"Sect Master, with Hong Zun Elder and the others having so many attendants for protection, there's no need to worry about their safety."

Seeing this, the steward beside him thought Qi Xiong was worried about the safety of Hong Zun and his disciple, and thus spoke up to comfort him.

But who would have thought, upon hearing those words, Qi Xiong replied in a low voice.

"I'm not worried about their safety; I'm worried that the master and disciple will cause trouble."

Huh???

Upon hearing that, the steward was stunned.

Qi Xiong was also helpless; originally, Xu Jie was not supposed to be in the traveling party, but when they set out today, Hong Zun insisted on bringing Xu Jie along.

A mere kid who has just entered the Emperor Sovereign Realm—what use could he be?

Furthermore, what sort of person is Xu Jie? The master and disciple traveling together—I don't know why, but Qi Xiong just feels weird about it.

But now it's too late to say anything; they've already left—what can we do? Let's just wait and see how things develop.

Qi Xiong didn't say anything more, shook his head, and returned to the main hall.

When handling other affairs, the sect had just been established, with many big and small matters; moreover, Master Yun Potian had recently gone into closed-door cultivation, so all big and small matters naturally had to be handled by him.