I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 482 - 274: One After Another_3

Li Mu hurriedly shook his head: "No!"

Steward Fang furrowed his eyebrows slightly: "Then why?"

Before Li Mu could respond, Elder Hu arrived late with a hearty laugh, using Shrinking Inches, and his laughter reached before he was seated.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the pavilion dropped to freezing point.

"Elder Hu, why are you here?" Fang Yunjian stared at Hu Yiming, questioning directly.

"Steward Fang, don’t force Master Li. Master Li has already agreed to join Taiyi Sect under me."

"He will be Taiyi Sect’s third Tier Six Artifact Refining Grandmaster and an Honored Guest Elder of Taiyi Sect."

"Your Profound Celestial Sword Sect already has enough Tier Six Artifact Refining Grandmasters, doesn’t lack Master Li!"

Steward Fang’s sword-like brows tightened, immediately understanding the order given by Sect Master, staring at Hu Yiming, his murderous intent rising.

There is only one Tier Six Artifact Refining Grandmaster in the South Wilderness Spirit Realm, Li Mu, which shows how rare he is!

Even with Central State Spirit Realm’s resources, the number of Tier Six Refining Masters they can show is just a handful, willing to serve a sect even fewer.

The Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s Tier Six Artifact Refining Grandmaster passed away a century ago, and no one has filled this vacancy since. This is exactly the pain of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

The rivalry between the two sects has been hidden for a long time, and today’s verbal duel is clearly not going to be easy.

Li Mu hurriedly stood up, calling out to Xue’Er, who was watching the scene.

"Xue’Er, why aren’t you offering spirit tea to the two seniors?"

Xue’Er secretly stuck out her tongue, hurriedly retreated, and Li Mu seized the opportunity to bow to both of them.

"Both are great sects of Central State, it is not my intention to seek fame nor to hold status."

"The reason I couldn’t accept the invitation from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is because I promised Taiyi Sect a few days ago, how could a gentleman’s word be changed easily."

"Besides, the conditions offered by Taiyi Sect are irresistible, willing to wait until my lost friend returns, without showing any contempt for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect."

Li Mu spoke these words very carefully.

Whether it is Taiyi Sect or the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, both are great forces he cannot afford to provoke.

Although he discreetly indicated he joined Taiyi Sect, he also explained the reasons and the necessity for his decision.

The sincere attitude gave the Profound Celestial Sword Sect a way out.

Steward Fang fell silent at these words.

These conditions could be met by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect too, it seems they are only late by a few days?

Elder Hu of Taiyi Sect secretly felt pleased.

Anyone I admire cannot be swayed by a few words from you!

"Both of you, please don’t get angry. Removing the Nine Demons Sect’s threat from the South Wilderness Spirit Realm is a great merit, why bother with these trivial matters?"

Li Mu’s few words managed to appease both parties, averting a verbal battle.

Elder Hu sighed.

"Master Li, I’ve sent someone to report to Taiyi Sect specifically in the past few days. I will stay in Desolate Ancient City primarily to ensure the eradication of the remaining Nine Demons Sect and secondly to directly report any of your needs to Taiyi Sect, to make things easier for you."

Steward Fang tossed out a four-word evaluation.

"A clumsy cover-up."

When did a sect from Central State truly care about a place like the Southern Wilderness?

It’s not like Central State is invincible and is expanding outwards, the time to make this move hasn’t arrived yet.

Even the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s visit this time is only to boost its prestige in the South Wilderness, not for rapid expansion here.

Taiyi Sect’s pretense has only one purpose, to win over Li Mu, the Tier Six Refining Master.

Adding fuel to the fire in a place already plagued by disasters belonging to the Profound Celestial Sect!

After the ridicule, Steward Fang’s heart felt heavy.

Muttering to himself.

"It seems Taiyi Sect’s method to counter my Profound Celestial Sword Sect is to manipulate mostly the Artifact Refiners and Alchemists."

Spirit Treasures are good, but they also face the time they become obsolete.

If Taiyi Sect controlled most of the Artifact Refiners and Alchemists flowing into their sect, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect would face a very awkward situation.

High-priced Spirit Treasures and pills from the rival sect, should we buy or not?

If not, there would be nothing to use, and the sect would gradually decline.

If we do, multiple times the money must be spent, slowly consuming the sect’s foundation.

Mainly because Taiyi Sect is not afraid of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, there is a gap between them but not insurmountable.

Thinking of this, Steward Fang’s gaze shifted repeatedly, finally landing on Li Mu.

"Hu Yiming, this is not a matter of first come first served! This matter should ask which sect Master Li prefers." Fang Yunjian glared at Hu Yiming and looked at Li Mu, promising: "Master Li, my Profound Celestial Sword Sect is extremely rich in refining resources. If you join our sect, you will be free to use refining resources, and ultimately, there are only a few Tier Five Refining Masters being trained currently. If you are willing to join our Profound Celestial Sword Sect, I can strive to get you good benefits."

"You can use the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s Cultivation Tower without limit. You only need to report to access the sect’s treasury, and you’ll be provided at least ten pieces of rare ore monthly for free..."

"Finally, without any accidents, you have a great chance of becoming the first Chief Refining Elder of our Profound Celestial Sword Sect." Fang Yunjian laid out the benefits, inviting Li Mu graciously.

Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn’t help but be tempted, however, Elder Hu couldn’t hold himself anymore.

Hu Yiming hurriedly said to Li Mu: "Taiyi Sect has Tier Seven Dao Artifact Masters who can teach Master Li techniques for free!"

"Stop talking about Lei Daozi, who couldn’t refine a single Dao Artifact, what kind of Dao Artifact Master is he." Fang Yunjian glared angrily, reprimanding.

"Ha!" Hu Yiming sneered, prepared to retaliate.

"Seniors, please don’t argue over me," seeing the two preparing to fight, Li Mu was startled, immediately trying to halt them.

Being fought over today seem glamorous, but in fact perilous, agreeing with one sect implies being targeted by the other in the future.

The better the current conditions, the higher the probability of being silenced by the other sect, no one would let one gradually grow stronger in another sect.

Helping a rival force!

"Seniors, there is no need to compete, I have always been carefree, used to freedom, entering a sect, let’s just forget it!" Li Mu chose not to offend either, evasively saying.

Elder Hu looked at Li Mu, hurriedly smiling to placate: "I didn’t mean to cause Master Li difficulty. My original intention is just providing a suitable place for refining, didn’t expect to cause you trouble."

After saying this, Elder Hu faced Fang Yunjian, speaking deeply: "Steward Fang, how about temporarily setting aside Master Li’s decision, let’s discuss it after completely resolving the Nine Demons Sect affair!"

Fang Yunjian met Elder Hu’s gaze, looked at Li Mu, and slowly nodded.

Seeing the appearance of conflict between the two ease off, Li Mu couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, two Refining Void greats, if they fight, Yin Yang Valley would likely suffer destructive damage!

Just as the three were chatting, a ’Sword Form’ warship, sped swiftly and reached the outskirts of Yin Yang Valley.

"Steward, we’ve traced down, found the Nine Demons Sect’s lair, but...," a Divinity Transformation Sword Cultivator flew beside Fang Yunjian, reporting in a quiet voice.

Upon hearing the subordinate’s report, Steward Fang’s expression changed instantly, hurriedly standing up.

"Seniors, I have some private matters, I must excuse myself for now." Shortly afterward, disciples from Taiyi Sect hurried over, reporting similarly to Hu Yiming.

Moments later, Hu Yiming gravely stood and bade farewell to Li Mu.

"Master Li, if you’ve made up your mind, please leave the South Wilderness Spirit Realm early, the heavens here are about to change." Hu Yiming looked at Li Mu, speaking with a heavy expression.

Once finished speaking, Hu Yiming led the disciples, piloting the warship, speeding away.

Watching the warship swiftly disappear into the sky as a small black dot, Li Mu was momentarily dazed, recalling the four future scenes seen previously in Peeping at Time, his mood becoming inexplicably heavy.