Mundane Saint

Chapter 53 – We are reasonable

Wu Rong's face stiffened upon hearing this.

As expected, he would have to bleed a little.

But after all, he wasn't some impoverished rogue cultivator. Having served as the Third Elder of the Nianling Sect for so many years, he naturally had a considerable stash of savings. He quickly regained his smile, "What kind of compensation does Miss Qin want?"

"Hmm... Your 'Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds' is quite famous, isn't it?" Qin Yiyao's pretty face showed a sly smile of success.

Wu Rong hesitated for a moment, "Could it be that you want to..."

Qin Yiyao smiled sweetly, "Then, Old Master Wu, please allow me to take a look inside."

She blinked her big, watery eyes at Gu Heng, showing a sugary smile.

Gu Heng resisted the urge to roll his eyes.

Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds... It sounded like a hunting place, probably a private hunting ground owned by this Old Master Wu's family. It seemed this little girl wanted to see how the wealthy lived, or perhaps she liked practicing swordsmanship. But practicing swordsmanship in the Medicine Hall courtyard with just a few moves repeatedly, she wouldn't know if her sword skills were sharp.

However, going into the mountains, to the Cloud Spirit Forest to tangle with wild beasts, was too dangerous. Gu Heng didn't want her to venture into the deep forests. This girl seemed full of life; he couldn't let her act impulsively and get into trouble.

But then again.

If it was a hunting ground owned by a wealthy family, specifically for young masters and ladies to hunt...

That would be acceptable.

The beasts raised there wouldn't be as ferocious.

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Letting Qin Yiyao play with her sword and hunt a few beasts in someone else's hunting ground sounded good.

This world was indeed full of dangers. Even if this girl didn't have the chance to cultivate, she should still get used to seeing blood. Otherwise, what if she gets scared when something happens in the future?

Gu Heng was new here and didn't understand much, but Qin Yiyao had lived in Cloud Spirit City for quite a while. Maybe she knew about Old Master Wu's family situation, like how wealthy the Wu family was...

This compensation seemed quite reasonable to Gu Heng.

At least she didn't ask for money.

But the next second, Gu Heng heard Wu Rong's rapid breathing, and his old face showed a hint of anxiety. He said, "This... The Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds is not easy to let outsiders enter."

Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds.

This was the most dangerous yet most opportunity-laden cultivation ground of the Nianling Sect.

The Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds was actually a secret realm, with its entrance located two hundred miles outside Cloud Spirit City in Sword Wasteland Mountain. It was essentially a graveyard of swords, where many powerful sword cultivators had mysteriously died, leaving behind many opportunities. Their accumulated sword techniques, divine weapons, magical artifacts, or pills were all left there, waiting for someone destined to find them.

The rise of the Nianling Sect was largely due to the "Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds." Many disciples of the Nianling Sect found treasures or better opportunities from predecessors there, allowing them to soar to great heights!

This place was strictly guarded, and only elite disciples of the Nianling Sect could enter!

Even elite disciples within the sect had to go through a selection process to be allowed in. No elder could bypass this rule privately; anyone who dared would face the sect's punishment!

After all, this was a death order passed down through generations of the Nianling Sect!

Although Wu Rong was the Third Elder and held some authority, he couldn't make a decision on this matter. Above him were the Second Elder, the First Elder, and the Sect Master. It was said that the Supreme Elder was still alive, though no one had seen him...

So Qin Yiyao's request really hit him hard.

It was truly a difficult situation.

Qin Yiyao pouted, showing a displeased expression.

"If not, then bear the consequences."

She snorted, turning to head back inside.

The threat in her words was obvious. If Wu Rong disagreed, who knew what might happen in the future.

But how could Wu Rong just watch her leave?

Wu Rong forced a smile and quickly said, "Hey, hey, wait! Miss Qin, I didn't say I wouldn't agree to your condition, it's just not that easy!"

"Oh?" Qin Yiyao turned around.

"This... Ah, it's really beyond my power." Wu Rong sighed and shook his head helplessly, "The Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds is not under my control. This matter needs proper consultation!"

"Then go consult."

Qin Yiyao shrugged, looking indifferent.

That so-called "Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds" was a place she had to enter. She just hadn't had the opportunity before, and now that she had it, she couldn't let it go.

She actually knew very well that the place was intricately connected to her!

When she was still the "Saint Yao Emperor," after being poisoned, she had to build a tomb. She also ordered a treasure vault to be built not far from the tomb and had it guarded.

And that "Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds" was actually one of the treasure vaults of the former Great Qin Empire!

If she didn't go in, where was the justice?

Seeing Wu Rong's troubled expression, Gu Heng found it strange.

Why did this old man, full of wealth, seem not to be the decision-maker in the family?

It was just letting his little disciple into their hunting ground, which didn't seem like a difficult decision to make. At least Qin Yiyao didn't demand money from Wu Rong.

But seeing his troubled expression, Gu Heng glanced at Qin Yiyao's stubborn face and sighed inwardly.

"How about this, if Old Master Wu can't make the decision, then let the person who can make the decision come see me, alright?"

As soon as Gu Heng said this, Wu Rong's face immediately showed a look of surprise, his eyes bright.

"Do you mean you want to meet..."

Wu Rong's mind was immediately filled with thoughts.

Did Mr. Gu want to meet the Sect Master of the Nianling Sect?

It seemed... possible!

Originally, Wu Rong planned to hide the fact that Wu Jie had offended such a powerful figure's disciple, fearing that if the Sect Master found out, he might find an excuse to punish Wu Jie according to sect rules, to prevent this powerful figure or his disciple from causing trouble for the sect in the future.

But if this senior and his disciple didn't mind this matter anymore, and personally conveyed their attitude to the Sect Master, it could actually give him a reason not to punish Wu Jie!

Wu Rong was a shrewd old man, and his mind quickly formed a clear plan.

"What, is it not possible?"

Seeing Wu Rong still looking thoughtful, Gu Heng felt a bit frustrated but decided to be reasonable.

"Old Master, you came with sincerity, but my disciple feels it's not enough. Of course, we're not robbers forcing a deal. How about this, you convey my words to the person who can make decisions there—"

Wu Rong immediately focused, listening carefully.

"—Let my disciple enter your Thousand Sword Hunting Grounds, and I'll pay an entrance fee."

"How about that?"

Gu Heng felt this request was quite reasonable.