vstars Chapter 35 The Deal and Secrets Between the Two Parties
Chapter 35 The Deal and Secrets Between the Two Parties
The bamboo door of the teahouse was gently pushed open, and a breeze swept in. Tian Buque, still dressed in his white silk robe with flowing cloud patterns, was spotless and had an alluring figure. He walked slowly into the teahouse with two Core Formation Guardians whose auras were restrained.
"Senior Brother Tian is late indeed."
Su Mixin raised her eyes and smiled, gently tilting her teacup to pour in the clear tea, creating tiny ripples. At the same time, she gestured to the seat opposite her, "Please take a seat."
Tian Buque raised his hand in a cupped-hand salute, his smile gentle: "Junior Brother Su, please forgive me. I just received your message in the sect and immediately set off to come here without any delay."
After saying this, he slowly stepped forward and sat down, took the warm teacup, and then turned to point to the two protectors behind him.
Tian Buque calmly introduced, "You specifically instructed me to bring a Core Formation cultivator along, so I brought the Chen couple from our sect. They travel the cultivation world known as the Crimson Serpent Twin Demons, and are both senior Core Formation elders of our sect."
Upon hearing this, Su Mixin bowed slightly, displaying impeccable manners: "I have long admired the reputation of the two elders."
The Chen couple dared not presume and quickly bowed in return, their attitude respectful.
Immediately afterwards, Su Mixin raised her hand to the three people beside her and introduced them: "These three are all elders of my Thousand Illusions Sect: Lu Xin, Madam Yulan, and Li Chongyue."
Tian Buque immediately smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Elders, I have long admired your name."
After exchanging greetings and pleasantries, the atmosphere in the tea room gradually became more relaxed, and they officially got down to business.
Tian Buque took a sip of tea, his voice still soft and gentle, and went straight to the point: "Junior Brother Su has twice sent messages inviting me, saying he has something very important to discuss. Now that we are all alone, why don't we discuss it in detail?"
Su Mixin nodded slightly, her expression calm and composed: "Senior Brother Tian, you are wise. I have come to meet you today specifically to discuss a worthwhile deal."
"I have a top-secret message that I want to use as leverage to get Senior Brother Tian and two protectors of the Hehuan Sect to help me take action once."
Tian Buque paused slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes, and asked softly, "Oh? What news is it that made Junior Brother Su travel so far to make this special trip?"
Su Mixin smiled faintly, feigning mystery and keeping the answer a secret: "This news is of paramount importance to Senior Brother Tian, and is definitely well worth the price."
He paused briefly, then offered a crucial hint, his tone full of meaning: "I might as well remind you, senior brother, that this matter involves a Nascent Soul ancestor of your sect, and it concerns a major secret concerning him personally."
"If Senior Brother Tian receives this news and carefully plans accordingly, it would be a great favor to your sect's Nascent Soul ancestor. Hehe, what do you think of the value of this news, Senior Brother Tian?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Tian Buque's eyes widened suddenly, a bright light flashing in them, and his expression changed drastically.
The two demons of the Chen family, who had been standing quietly beside him, tensed up, their auras slightly condensed, and their hearts tightened instantly.
The secrets involving the Nascent Soul Ancestor of a sect cannot be taken lightly.
Unable to suppress his eagerness, Tian Buque's tone suddenly became more serious: "I agree to this deal! As long as you tell me the truth, I will bring the two elders and do whatever you ask to help you. I will do my best to assist you without hesitation."
The Chen couple standing nearby nodded emphatically, their attitude solemn, having taken it to heart.
Upon seeing this, Su Mixin's smile suddenly broadened.
He calmly began, "Senior Brother Tian is indeed straightforward. In that case, I will explain in detail."
Before the words were even finished, the atmosphere in the tea room suddenly became tense. Lu Xin and the others all held their breath and waited quietly for what was to come.
"It's a long story."
Su Mixin slowly opened her mouth and calmly recounted the whole story, "Several years ago, I trained to hunt demons in Panlong River in Yuanwu Kingdom. During that time, I traveled with Elder Lu Xin to all the major markets of the seven sects in Yue Kingdom. Our first stop was Huangfeng Valley Market, which is adjacent to Yuanwu Kingdom."
"At that time, I was strolling around the market when I happened to meet a female cultivator who was practicing Qi cultivation and wearing a Taoist robe from Huangfeng Valley. I was shocked and extremely surprised at first glance."
His gaze was calm, and his words were clear: "From what I have observed, this woman has not only cultivated a certain charm technique, but more importantly, she seems to have been born with a rare charm bone, and is very likely to be a unique charm spirit body. Every gesture, every smile is full of charm, and she is naturally alluring."
"And the most crucial point is that when I was young, I met Senior Yunlu of the Hehuan Sect with my parents when she came to visit the Thousand Illusions Sect."
"The appearance and figure of that female cultivator from Huangfeng Valley are nine-tenths similar to Senior Yunlu, almost identical."
These words, spoken like a thunderclap, resounded throughout the small tea room, causing a sensation.
Tian Buque and the two demons of the Chen family changed their expressions drastically. Almost simultaneously, the three of them stood up abruptly, their auras surging, their eyes filled with shock and excitement, and they could no longer maintain their composure.
Su Mixin remained calm and continued to add to her statement, "When we first met, I wasn't sure, so I secretly sent people to investigate and collect all the relevant information afterwards."
"This girl is named Dong Xuan'er. She was adopted by Master Hong Fu, a Core Formation cultivator from Huangfeng Valley, when she was a child. After she came of age, she became her disciple and began her cultivation."
"That nun Hongfu was dressed in Buddhist robes and claimed to have entered the monastic order. She was always aloof and unapproachable, and it was rumored that she detested handsome men the most in her life."
"Hong Fu claimed that Dong Xuan'er was the orphan of her elder brother, but I found out that Hong Fu's elder brother had passed away many years ago and devoted his life to cultivating Taoism. He never married and had no descendants."
Su Mixin raised her eyes slightly, her tone carrying a certain conviction: "Considering that Senior Yunlu of your sect has always liked to travel incognito, wander around the world, and leave a trail of broken hearts wherever she pleases, I don't think I need to say more. Senior Brother Tian has his own judgment."
The tea room was deathly silent.
Tian Buque's emotions were churning, and he couldn't help but pace back and forth. After a moment, he suddenly stopped, looked up and stared intently at Su Mixin, his voice trembling slightly: "Junior Brother, is everything you said true?"
Su Mixin nodded firmly, her expression resolute: "Absolutely true. If Senior Brother were to see Dong Xuan'er in person, he would be certain of her background and origins with just one glance, without the slightest falsehood."
At this moment, Su Mixin was already overjoyed. According to the original story, Tian Buque would also go to the Yan family's treasure-hunting event and meet Dong Xuan'er, who was going to the Yan family with Han Laomo. She immediately guessed Dong Xuan'er's identity and took action.
At this moment, Su Mixin used this opportunity that Tian Buque had already obtained to exchange for his help, which was definitely a worthwhile deal.
At this moment, Tian Buque's heart was in turmoil, filled with immense excitement.
Others only knew him as the outstanding young sect leader of the Hehuan Sect, who became famous at a young age and enjoyed boundless glory, but only he himself knew the constraints and predicaments he faced.
First of all, Tian Buque's father, the Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect, did not hold the same position as Su Mixin's father, Su Yunluo, in the Qianhuan Sect.
This Sect Master Tian was just an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator. Within the Hehuan Sect, where the late-stage Nascent Soul Grand Elder, the Old Demon of Hehuan, was in a somewhat awkward position, and he had very little autonomy.
Tian Buque's status within the family was even less comparable to Su Mixin's.
Tian Buque was merely the second son of this Sect Master Tian, with an older brother whose spiritual root aptitude was only slightly inferior to his. Therefore, Tian Buque's position as the young master within the Hehuan Sect was inherently very unstable.
However, now the opportunity has come. Yunlu Old Demon, an old demon who has been around for many years and is at the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, is known as one of the top ten cultivators in Tiannan.
His position within the Hehuan Sect already surpassed that of Sect Master Tian, making him incomparable.
If they could use this news to their advantage and carefully plan to bring Dong Xuan'er back to Huan Sect safely, they could make Ancestor Yunlu owe him a favor.
His status within the Hehuan Sect will be completely transformed in the future, becoming incomparable to what it was before.
Moreover, he had already considered whether there was an opportunity to strike first, take advantage of the proximity, and have something happen with this Dong Xuan'er, so that they could eventually become Daoist partners.
This opportunity was practically tailor-made for him!
It should be noted that at this time, Yunlu Old Demon did not have any direct descendants on the surface.
Tian Buque took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging joy and agitation in her eyes. She raised her hand to smooth her slightly disheveled robes, and the panic she had just experienced when she got up completely disappeared. She regained her graceful and charming appearance, but the light deep in her eyes was so intense that it could no longer be concealed.
He turned and sat down, his fingertips lightly tapping the tea table. His voice was now completely calm and steady, filled with an unwavering certainty: "Junior Brother Su's information is not only worth more than its monetary value, but is also an immense favor."
The two demons, Chi Lian and Du Qi, had also come to their senses. They exchanged a glance and saw shock and solemnity in each other's eyes.