The Nine Cauldrons

”Mhmm,” Teng Qingshan agreed, nodding his head.

Xing Yi Sect took in a great number of Internal Martial Art professionals from different places in the Land of Nine Prefectures. Indeed, the entire Land of the Nine Prefectures was a source of recruitment for Xing Yi Sect. When Xing Yi Sect was just founded, many sects in the Land of the Nine Prefectures did not consider the Internal Martial Art as special. And so, no one attempted to obstruct those who were heading to the Great Yan Mountain to become disciples of Xing Yi Sect.

When they realized how special Internal Martial Art was, each and every sect tried to used all kinds of ways to recruit the Internal Martial Art cultivators in their territories. However, it was already too late. By that time, Xing Yi Sect had built its foundation.

Xing Yi Sect was formed by the elites from all places in the whole Land of Nine Prefectures, and so, its recruitment pool was naturally much better than that of Gui Yuan Sect.

”Qingshan, I will go back now. I will let you know everything when this case is settled.” After Zhuge Yuanhong had calmed Teng Qingshanʼs heart, he left immediately.

Teng Qingshan watched as his teacher exited the building.

A moment later, Li Jun walked in from the side door of the living room and said, ”Qingshan, what did teacher say before he left?”

”Teacher was just worried that I am angry,” said Teng Qingshan with a smile.

”You might not be angry, but I am…”

A hint of rage showed on Li Junʼs face. ”That group of disciples stormed to the headquarters of Qingshan Enterprise and created a commotion. Gui Yuan Sect is being unreasonable. They are returning our kindness with hatred!”

Teng Qingshan stretched his hands and held onto Li Junʼs hand. He then stared deeply at her as he responded, ”In this world, there are many confused people. After all, a rare number of people can see the truth. You wonʼt be able to eat well if you are angry at them. Itʼs not worth it. We need to uncover the truth and the identity of the mastermind! And then, eliminate all at once!”

”Oh yeah, Little Jun, whereʼs Hongwu?” asked Teng Qingshan.

”He is practicing his fist arts in the backcourt.” Upon the mention of Hongwu, a smile appeared on Li Junʼs face.

”Practicing?” Teng Qingshan was slightly surprised, ”Letʼs go and take a look.”

Teng Qingshan then walked towards the backcourt with his wife.

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In the backcourt, Hongwu showed a glimpse of anger as well. He had also heard the noises made by the disciples of Gui Yuan Sect who came protesting outside the headquarters of Qingshan Enterprise.

”They said that my father is independent? Did they call my father a traitor? Did they say that he has forgotten about the old relationship?” Hongwu gnashed his teeth. He had always been proud of his father. In his opinion, his father was the supreme figure unmatched in his generation. But now, his father is bombarded by insults and slanders. Those people are trying to destroy his fatherʼs reputation.

Teng Qingshan could remain calm, but Hongwu was extremely furious with what had happened!

He felt so angry for his father!

”Itʼs all my fault. I didnʼt train properly. There are countless people who want to be taught by my father himself. Even in the sect, it was rare for those who have reached the Grandmaster Realm to receive teachings and cultivating instructions from my father. I had all the opportunities to be taught by my father, yet I had no intention of learning. Instead, I just wanted to go into business,” Hongwu thought to himself. He couldnʼt help but regret his life choices.

”If I have trained properly from the beginning and invested more time in the daily cultivation of martial arts, I would have reached the Grandmaster Realm. By then, I would have been able to control my blood and Qi. I wouldnʼt be affected by the poison. As a matter of fact, the knife would not be able to wound me.”

Hongwu had seen everything clearly.

He had been living under the care and protection of his father. Therefore, he could do what he wanted to do, which was business. There are countless heroes fighting with all their strength. Without enough strength and power, it was impossible to do business.

”I am going to be more independent!”

”I mustnʼt make father and mother worry. I need to be a truly powerful cultivator, just like my father.”

”When I become a truly powerful cultivator, itʼs still not too late to do business.” Hongwu thought to himself. Indeed, he finally found the motivation to become an exceptionally powerful cultivator.