Chapter 44: Merging the Hundred Flowers Sect?

Three days later, the selection for Elders officially began.

During these three days, Jiang Xun had been discussing philosophy with Lin Qingwan, but after reaching the Nascent Soul stage, Lin Qingwan, who was at Foundation Establishment, was no longer of much help to him.

On the contrary, he was of great benefit to her.

If one wanted to cultivate through Dual Cultivation, it was best to choose someone with a higher cultivation base, such as Tu Qing.

As for the Elder selection, Jiang Xun had no interest in it.

Logically speaking, given Jiang Xun's current status, he could also participate, but he had finally managed to shed the Elder status to gain a bit of freedom.

Jiang Xun was too lazy to go.

Tu Qing did not go either; she was too lazy to watch this competition, and whoever won would just become an Elder.

Therefore, Tu Qing came to Jiang Xun's small cabin, and together with Jiang Xun, they let the sun climb high.

After a long, deep, and intense battle of wits and tongues, Tu Qing nestled in Jiang Xun's arms.

Dual Cultivation with Tu Qing was indeed much more effective; Jiang Xun already felt that the Spirit Energy for his breakthrough to Nascent Soul had completely stabilized.

"By the way," Jiang Xun suddenly remembered Xie Leng: "Xie Leng cultivates the Acacia Art; who is the object of her longing?"

The so-called Acacia Art required this person to fall in love with someone and develop feelings for them.

Then, when using the Acacia Art in battle, one could integrate those feelings of longing into the technique; the deeper the love, the stronger the technique.

But one could only long for them; once they truly reached that person, the cultivation would be broken.

Thousands or hundreds of years of cultivation would be completely wasted, and there was even a possibility of endangering one's life.

Upon hearing this, Tu Qing was slightly stunned, then asked: "Senior Brother, why did you suddenly ask this?"

"You wouldn't happen to have taken a fancy to Xie Leng, would you?"

"Are you jealous?" Jiang Xun looked at Tu Qing, intentionally teasing her.

"Hmph." Tu Qing gave a proud snort: "Of course I'm jealous; Senior Brother has far, far too many women."

"How is that many? Including you, there are only three."

Jiang Xun said dismissively.

The three he mentioned were naturally Tu Qing, Gu Qing, and Lin Qingwan.

Tu Qing was also aware of Liu Ruoyun's situation.

As for Qin Miaoyin, she naturally did not know.

"Oh, so those previous flings don't count, right?"

Tu Qing stared at Jiang Xun and shouted upon hearing this.

"How can those count? That was at most just some Dual Cultivation, not my women."

Jiang Xun laughed; there was still a big difference.

"Three is already plenty."

Tu Qing rolled her eyes at Jiang Xun.

"Don't change the subject."

Jiang Xun certainly wouldn't give Tu Qing the chance to change the subject.

"... Sigh." Seeing that her scheme had failed, Tu Qing sighed: "It's you, alright?"

"Why is it me?" Jiang Xun asked, puzzled.

"You're the only man on Qingyu Peak; if it's not you, could it be me?" Tu Qing looked helpless: "However, ever since your Tribulation Transcendence failed, Xie Leng's technique has indeed improved."

"Although she can't say it, she is still quite worried about you."

"You really have a way with things, actually being able to make Xie Leng develop feelings for me," Jiang Xun said, speechless.

"It's you who has a way, isn't it?" Tu Qing rolled her eyes at Jiang Xun: "Not to mention anything else, just that face of yours when you were young—which young girl wouldn't be moved? Plus, you were very good to Xie Leng when she was little, so naturally, she would fall for you."

Tu Qing then hurriedly added: "You are not allowed to have designs on Xie Leng! She finally reached Nascent Soul; don't let her efforts go to waste."

"I know, I know." Jiang Xun nodded; he was just confirming it.

"Senior Brother, look." Tu Qing suddenly climbed up from the bed, waved her hand, and a medicinal pill appeared in her palm: "Top-grade Spirit Transformation Pill."

"What for?" Jiang Xun saw this and laughed.

"Senior Brother, you are already at Nascent Soul now, and your progress is so fast; surely you will return to Great Perfection before long. This is something from the treasury you brought back; I got it for you to use when the time comes."

Tu Qing looked at Jiang Xun with eager eyes, clearly seeking praise.

"Good, Junior Sister is the best."

Jiang Xun nodded, accepted the Spirit Transformation Pill, and patted Tu Qing's head.

"Hehe."

Tu Qing beamed with joy, squinting her eyes and revealing her little canine teeth; she was very cute.

Seeing Tu Qing's little appearance, Jiang Xun couldn't help but pull her to dance with the chickens again.

Before long, the sound of Tu Qing begging for mercy came from the room.

She even kept shouting for help.

"Senior Brother, you are returning kindness with enmity!"

"I am returning the favor like a gushing spring!"

Fortunately, at this time, the people of the Lingerie-Sect were all at Hehuan Hall, and Lin Qingwan had also gone to join the fun; otherwise, they would surely have thought the Sect Master was being killed by Jiang Xun.

After another round of pushing waves and adding momentum, leaving one's heart and intestines broken, Tu Qing was completely exhausted.

Is this an old man?

Is this the Nascent Soul Early Stage?

Can't even the Transformation God Realm withstand this?

"Senior Brother, I..."

"Still want more?" Jiang Xun looked at the panting Tu Qing and leaned in.

"No, no, no, spare me, I have serious business to discuss with you." Tu Qing waved her hands repeatedly, shielding herself from head to toe.

"Speak then." Jiang Xun nodded.

"I am preparing to lead the Lingerie-Sect back into the Ten Great Sects."

Only then did Tu Qing heave a sigh of relief, looking at Jiang Xun with a serious expression.

"Among the current Ten Great Sects, the weakest is the Baihua Sect; do you intend to make a move against the Baihua Sect?"

Jiang Xun thought for a moment, then frowned.

"Yes." Tu Qing nodded: "Although the Baihua Sect has Supreme Elder Tang Ying holding the fort, she hasn't appeared for several hundred years, so I suspect Tang Ying is likely already dead."

"You're the one who's dead!"

Before Jiang Xun could speak, Jun Tianling shouted from within the Liu Hong Sword.

"A pair of senior and junior sect siblings, neither of you is any good! Once I get out, I will surely tear you both into ten thousand pieces!"

Jun Tianling shouted through gritted teeth; it was clear that she was truly angry, as her killing intent was practically overflowing.

"Why are you in such a rush? Isn't this a good opportunity to confirm Tang Ying's current status?"

Jiang Xun said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Jun Tianling was stunned, feeling that what Jiang Xun said made perfect sense.

"Not to mention that the current Sect Master of the Baihua Sect, Yin Ningyu, is at the Spirit Transformation Mid-Stage, and you might not be her match." Jiang Xun then looked at Tu Qing: "Even if we defeat her, what then?"

"The Ten Great Sects aren't just won through fighting; we only fell out of the Ten Great Sects because our Master went into seclusion and my breakthrough failed, causing the Lingerie-Sect's combat power to plummet."

Tu Qing nodded: "That's why, now that Senior Brother has returned to the Nascent Soul realm, only if we have a Peak Mid-Stage God-Transformation expert in the sect can we surpass the Baihua Sect."

Jiang Xun frowned as he listened to Tu Qing; it seemed her goal wasn't to seize the position through a great battle: "You wouldn't be thinking of merging with the Baihua Sect, would you?"

Tu Qing nodded immediately: "Senior Brother is truly clever! Even if we fought the Baihua Sect and the Ten Great Sects were willing to acknowledge us, we would always have the possibility of falling out again. Only by merging with the Baihua Sect can we securely enter the Ten Great Sects, and then we won't be in a precarious position, liable to fall out at any moment."

"Are you stupid, is Yin Ningyu stupid, or am I stupid? Why on earth would she merge with the Lingerie-Sect?"

Jiang Xun reached out and touched Tu Qing's forehead, wanting to know if this Transformation God Realm fairy had burned her brain out with a fever.