landbeastnovel Chapter 741 - 648: The Wolf’s Ambition
Chapter 741 - 648: The Wolf’s Ambition
Yang Huofeng was naturally gifted, concentrating intently.
After Shen Xuan demonstrated twice, she remembered about seventy to eighty percent.
Initially, Yang Huofeng mimicked only the form.
Under Shen Xuan’s guidance, she gradually grasped the essence of the Tai Sword technique.
Her mental realm gradually stabilized, and the surging fire spiritual power within her, guided by the sword moves, became somewhat docile and peaceful.
"Practice the sword technique once each morning and evening, focusing first on intent, with a tranquil heart and calm qi, carefully understanding the principles of yin and yang transformation, and smooth adaptation."
Shen Xuan sheathed his sword and advised, "Yang Huofeng, the stronger the power you control, the more you need a firm Dao heart to bear it."
"Yes, Master. Disciple will certainly practice diligently."
Yang Huofeng sheathed her sword and bowed.
She did not fully understand Shen Xuan’s words.
She instinctively felt that her master’s words must be correct.
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Zhong Sumin’s cave mansion, the reception hall.
After Ming Shen True Master focused his efforts on teaching Yang Huofeng, the affairs of Flame Island were managed by Zhong Sumin.
He held the meeting in his cave mansion to avoid disturbing Ming Shen True Master.
At the monthly meeting, Zhong Sumin became the host.
After the meeting concluded, Zhong Sumin said, "Brother Chen, please stay."
Zeng Yuyuan looked at the two with some suspicion but said nothing more, leaving with other chief disciples.
Chen Xingyu was visibly tense.
Zhong Sumin smiled and handed over a cup of spirit tea.
"Brother Chen, please look at this intelligence."
Zhong Sumin smiled and presented a Jade Scroll to Chen Xingyu.
"The Fire Dragon Talismans are selling well at Fengxi Pavilion?"
Upon checking the intelligence within the Jade Scroll, Chen Xingyu was a bit dazed.
It caught him off guard.
He knew the Fire Dragon Talismans sold by Yang Yunfan had extraordinary power.
After all, Shen Haoming had infused them with a bit of Chiyun Primal Fire.
Throughout the Fire Cloud Sect, no Foundation Establishment disciple possessed an anomalous fire.
Not only was it a lack of opportunity.
Their realm cultivation was not enough; without core formation, it was difficult to control an anomalous fire of heaven and earth.
Unless they had a special constitution or another encounter.
Chen Xingyu had advised Little Fengxian to sell discreetly, not to make a big fuss.
Unexpectedly, she made such a big deal out of it.
"The intelligence just reached Yueyun Sect; at this moment, they must have seen it too."
Zhong Sumin spoke seriously.
"Could they discover anything?"
Chen Xingyu’s expression changed slightly.
The relationship between him and Little Fengxian could be easily found out by those with a motive.
Little Fengxian herself was not trustworthy.
"So what if they did?"
Zhong Sumin expressed indifference.
"The proprietress is named Little Fengxian, right? She isn’t married, you haven’t wed, you’re just selling some Fire Dragon Talismans, what’s the problem!"
Chen Xingyu exhaled deeply.
Indeed, he was overthinking.
His relationship with Little Fengxian was consensual, a fleeting romance.
Such matters are commonplace in the cultivation realm.
Not even considering that neither of them had a Dao companion.
Even if they did have Dao companions.
As long as neither Dao companion steps forward to complain, neither the sect nor the Immortal City will interfere.
"What’s the deal with those Fire Dragon Talismans?"
Zhong Sumin looked at Chen Xingyu with a peculiar expression.
Chen Xingyu didn’t have that level of skill, he knew very well.
"Brother Zhong, here’s how it happened..."
Without hesitation, Chen Xingyu revealed everything in detail.
"Originally, I didn’t want to sell those Fire Dragon Talismans. Brother Zhong, you know, we disciples of the Fire Cloud Sect are too poor. That Yang Yunfan always had to purchase large quantities of materials for Fire Dragon Talismans, so I had no choice but to sell some to cover the costs."
Chen Xingyu spoke sincerely.
Even though he made a mistake, it was a minor one.
Merely covering Yang Yunfan’s public accounts, privately acquiring some quality Fire Dragon Talismans for personal gain.
Strictly speaking, it didn’t cause significant losses to the Fire Cloud Sect’s Talisman Room.
Such matters are nothing serious.
Which chief disciple with authority doesn’t take some advantage?
Relying solely on the sect’s salary is enough to cover just the basic needs for daily cultivation.
"Brother Chen, there’s no need to overthink."
Zhong Sumin reassured him.
"Did you bring Shen Haoming’s Fire Dragon Talismans? Let me take a look."
"Yes."
Zhong Sumin carefully examined the Fire Dragon Talismans, his fingers gently caressing the surface, sensing the Chiyun Primal Fire within.
"A fine talisman indeed."
He looked for a while and returned the Fire Dragon Talismans to Chen Xingyu.
"Keep it, Brother Zhong, I have plenty here."
"Forget it, you haven’t had it easy."
Zhong Sumin laughed.
"Brother Chen, we’ve traversed mountains and waters, coming to Yue Country, in the blink of an eye, over ten years have passed."
"Indeed, eleven years, it passed swiftly."
Chen Xingyu said with emotion.
"Many people couldn’t hold on, leaving the sect behind. We must unite, support each other, and overcome difficulties together."
"Brother Chen, do you agree with me?"
Zhong Sumin solemnly gazed at Chen Xingyu, implying something.
"Brother Zhong is absolutely right. I’ve always looked to Brother Zhong as a leader. That has never changed."
Zhong Sumin smiled, patting Chen Xingyu on the shoulder.
"Excellent. Brother Chen, I trust you."
"You’re the chief disciple for talismans from the Fire Cloud Sect, without fault, even Yueyun Sect cannot touch you, or harm you at all."
Chen Xingyu thanked him immediately, showing his loyalty.
As long as Zhong Sumin doesn’t reveal this matter, no one else can trouble him.
"Then, what should Brother Chan do next?"
"Carry on as usual. Just sell a bit less at Fengxi Pavilion."
He didn’t ask Chen Xingyu to completely sever ties with Little Fengxian.
After all, everyone is a man, there’s no need to be too harsh.
"If someone finds out, just say you’ve reported it to me. This decision was made jointly between us, to reserve some of Shen Haoming’s Fire Dragon Talismans, in case of unforeseen needs."
As for why it’s not entered into the public account and stored with Chen Xingyu, that’s another explanation entirely.