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Chapter 149: Reciprocal Gifts and Virtue
As Chen Daoxuan's words fell, the entire venue fell into a silence so profound that one could hear a pin drop. Initially, most of the people from the Jiang Family had excited expressions mixed with a hint of curiosity. However, upon hearing Chen Daoxuan reveal that his esteemed disciple, Leng Yanran, was the remnant of the old dynasty they had discovered, their expressions froze on their faces.
Even Jiang Ruohai hadn't anticipated that the grand gift mentioned by the other party was none other than a remnant of the royal family! How could this be considered gift-giving? It was evidently an attempt to exert control over their disciple!
As for the esteemed Uncle of the Dynasty, Zhao Yizhen, standing nearby, his entire body couldn't help but tremble. He had sensed something amiss earlier, especially after seeing the pure Demon Clan bloodline flowing through Leng Yanran. His suspicions had grown even stronger.
Now, Chen Daoxuan's words completely confirmed his conjectures. This was bad!
"Hm? Why the silence? Is this grand gesture brought by this Pavilion Master unsatisfactory? Tsk, so hard to please, these days even door-to-door delivery won't do?"
Chen Daoxuan noticed that Jiang Ruohai remained frozen in place, speechless for a long while. He furrowed his brow and clicked his tongue, muttering to himself. Perhaps because he usually stayed on the mountain and rarely interacted with people, whenever Chen Daoxuan encountered this kind of situation, he couldn't help but want to have a friendly exchange with the other party first.
It might also be because he felt that the Jiang Family was about to take over the position of the current top contributor on the system's merit list, making them somewhat special.
"S-Senior, please don't joke. How could I dare lay a hand on your esteemed disciple?"
Jiang Ruohai wiped the cold sweat off his forehead and timidly spoke.
"Oh? Are you implying that I, the Pavilion Master, have wronged you? Do you know that it was someone from your Jiang Family who nearly gravely injured my second disciple?"
Chen Daoxuan, still maintaining an indifferent demeanor, lightly tapped his finger on the seat. However, the rhythmic tapping sound sent ripples of tension through the hearts of everyone present.
"Yes, yes! If it weren't for the Master's intervention, Yourong might not have survived!"
Upon hearing the words of the Master, Li Yourong also echoed in agreement, indicating that she had suffered severe injuries at the hands of the Jiang Family.
"This… Senior, how can this matter be resolved? In the future, our Jiang Family will never be enemies with your esteemed disciple again. We are willing to pay any price for forgiveness from your esteemed self."
Jiang Ruohai knew that his defense was futile, so he simply admitted to the accusations, all the while harboring some doubts. Since the other party had come here, it was evident that the three elders in the Void Refining Realm from their Jiang Family had encountered trouble!
But with such a significant matter, why hadn't the disciple stationed at the Fate Plate Hall informed them? Jiang Family actually allowed such a negligent disciple to manage the Fate Plate Hall. If they could overcome this ordeal, that disciple would undoubtedly face severe punishment.
Meanwhile, on the Jiang Family's plaza, the disciple who had been slapped unconscious by the clan head and lay on the ground for quite some time suddenly trembled as if having a nightmare.
"Ah, your words aren't quite appropriate. The purpose of the Pavilion Master's visit to the Jiang Family is to present a gift. If you say things like this, others might misunderstand that the Pavilion Master is bullying your family. How about this, the Pavilion Master has presented his gift. Now, it's time for your Jiang Family to return the favor, isn't it?"
Chen Daoxuan waved his hand slightly, indicating his reluctance to discuss the matter of compensation.
"Of course, of course. I wonder, what does the esteemed senior desire as a return gift? As long as my Jiang Family possesses it, whether it's rare treasures or even young women from the younger generation, the senior can take them all!"
Jiang Ruohai nodded his head like a pecking chick, feeling that the senior didn't seem inclined to hold them accountable, which brought him a sense of relief.
"Those offerings aren't of interest to the Pavilion Master. Since you, young Jiang, are willing to reciprocate, offer me some merits from the Heavenly Dao Pavilion as compensation."
Chen Daoxuan continued to smile in a friendly manner. However, his two disciples at his side understood, after hearing their master's words, that the Jiang Family's fate had already been sealed.
"Merits...? Uh, senior, please don't take offense. It's not that I'm unwilling to give, but primarily, how can we offer these merits? If the senior desires them, you can obtain them at any time."
Jiang Ruohai didn't mind Chen Daoxuan's form of address for him. The current Chen Daoxuan was seen in the eyes of many prominent figures in the Western Regions as an unparalleled top expert who remained eternally youthful.
It was even possible that he was the reclusive and eccentric hermit immortal of legend! If he was already thousands of years old, what was wrong with calling him "young Jiang"?
"Very well, with this, the grievances between your Jiang Family and our Heavenly Dao Pavilion are resolved. Ah… such a fine individual. I truly wish to encounter such virtuous people like the Jiang Family every day."
Chen Daoxuan nodded in satisfaction upon hearing the other party's willingness to let him take the merits freely. The surrounding experts of the Western Regions widened their eyes, curious to witness how these merits could be obtained!
At their current level, they had vaguely encountered matters related to merits and karmic hindrances, even those tied to the tribulation of enlightenment and ascension. If one was plagued by karmic hindrances during the tribulation and ascension, not only would the power of the heavenly tribulation greatly increase, but it might even lead to inner demons invading the body, resulting in eventual demise.
On the other hand, if one had accumulated merits, it was quite the opposite. By adhering to the rules of the Heavenly Dao in daily actions, the Heavenly Dao would reward with merits, which not only attracted frequent opportunities but also reduced the power of the heavenly tribulation during ascension, assisting in breaking through the realm of immortality.
It was said that those who cultivated the Merit Golden Body could even directly bypass the heavenly tribulation! Due to Chen Daoxuan's words, the crowd was gradually convinced that this senior was indeed a legendary hermit immortal.
Otherwise, who could have the means to obtain merits from others? Such a method was nothing short of heaven-defying!
Under the gaze of the onlookers, Chen Daoxuan slowly lifted the slender finger that had been gently tapping the seat and aimed it at the Jiang Family. His other hand continued to prop up his chin.
"Azure Dragon Sacred Flame."
With a "swish," a small flame appeared at Chen Daoxuan's fingertip. If Yu Youwei were to take action, it might result in utter destruction beneath the heavenly thunder, making it impossible to perform the salvation and acquire merits. Furthermore, it might cause extensive damage to the Jiang Family, resulting in potential loss of countless treasures.
However, by directly employing the divine ability from the Chaos Holy Dragon Scripture, he could incinerate the opponent's body without dissipating the true spirit, or even damage any heavenly treasures or earthly treasures. It was akin to killing while performing a great deed... the optimal method for the disciple to acquire merits by transcending sentient beings!
As Chen Daoxuan's golden flame appeared at his fingertip, a vast expanse of dark clouds gathered in the sky. The silhouette of a colossal azure dragon, tens of thousands of feet long, intermittently manifested within, its two eyes resembling lanterns, fixedly gazing at the small flame.
"Go."
As the crowd remained astonished by the sudden appearance of the colossal azure dragon in the sky above, Chen Daoxuan lightly flicked his fingertip. The small flame drifted gently, descending toward the Jiang Family like an inconspicuous fallen