Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 268: Consulting

Watching the cheerful figure of Jin Qiao'er, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu wore expressions full of doting affection. As for Jin Qiao'er, this lively and adorable young girl, Meng Zhang also had a great fondness for her. He truly hoped that this little girl could maintain her innocent heart forever.

As allies, the Taiyi Sect and the Qiaoshou Sect had interacted frequently over the years, leading to a certain level of understanding between them. Many events within the Qiaoshou Sect had slowly reached Meng Zhang's ears. He had heard about Jin Qiao'er's excellent talent and how her cultivation base progressed by leaps and bounds, especially after the incident where she was ambushed by the demonic beings of the Yellow Lotus Sect. Jin Qiao'er had been working diligently on her cultivation ever since.

It seemed that Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu's affection for Jin Qiao'er was not merely simple doting but a wholehearted effort to nurture her as the future of the Qiaoshou Sect. Furthermore, by casually using the Deception Breaking Eye just now, Meng Zhang couldn't help but notice that the cultivation technique Jin Qiao'er practiced was vastly different from the ones Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu cultivated. It was evidently a highly profound technique.

However, the specifics of this technique remained elusive to Meng Zhang for the time being.

After Jin Qiao'er left, Meng Zhang refocused his attention. Regardless of whatever secrets Jin Qiao'er might be harboring, they were currently irrelevant to him. One's time and energy were limited, and it was impossible to decipher every mystery encountered.

Meng Zhang respectfully bowed to Aunt Jin. "This junior has come this time to seek guidance from the senior on an important matter."

Being courteous was not a fault, and if one intended to ask for assistance, it was only proper to adopt a humble attitude. Moreover, considering Aunt Jin's seniority and age, Meng Zhang believed this level of etiquette was warranted.

"Sect Master Meng, there's no need to be so formal. Our two sects have a close relationship, and there's nothing you can't ask for my help with. If there's anything you need assistance with, as long as this old woman can be of help, I won't refuse," replied Aunt Jin with a smile.

Meng Zhang didn't immediately state his own question but began with casual conversation. "Senior, you must be aware of the changes happening in the Endless Sea of Sand over these years, especially recent events."

Seeing Aunt Jin nod, Meng Zhang continued, "Taiyi Sect is like a lone boat in a vast ocean, facing the imminent storm. There's always the danger of capsizing."

"I am still young and lack knowledge. I truly do not know how to safely navigate through this storm," he admitted.

"Senior, with your vast experience and exceptional wisdom, you must already have strategies to deal with it. I dare to implore you to share some insights. The entire Taiyi Sect will be forever grateful."

Hearing Meng Zhang's words, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu exchanged glances before speaking, "Sect Master Meng, there's no need for you to worry too much right now. Endless Sea of Sand is indeed on the verge of major changes, but it might not necessarily be a crisis for the Taiyi Sect."

"You don't need to be anxious at this moment. At least in the short term, Endless Sea of Sand won't be in chaos, and the four forces won't erupt into a major war."Aunt Jin's tone was very decisive, not like casual speculation. Upon hearing it, Meng Zhang was intrigued; there must be a source of information from Aunt Jin that he didn't know about. To arrive at such a conclusion, the source of this information must be formidable indeed. Even the vast black market, known for its vast connections in Divine Ability, could not possess such accurate intelligence when it came to Gold Core sect matters.

Aunt Jin had no reason to deceive Meng Zhang; she spoke with confidence, indicating she had her own solid basis. Despite Meng Zhang's attempts to inquire further, Aunt Jin remained silent, not revealing anything about her source of information. Even when using his Mind Reading Divine Ability, Meng Zhang couldn't glean any of Aunt Jin's thoughts. He discreetly attempted to use the ability on Jin Qigu, whose cultivation base was inferior to his, but still found nothing. It seemed both of them had secret techniques to shield their thoughts completely.

Until now, Meng Zhang had held a subtle disdain for Qiaoshou Sect, a sect led by female practitioners. However, he now realized that this sect was far from simple; it concealed numerous secrets. Meng Zhang discovered that even as allies, he knew very little about Qiaoshou Sect's true nature.

Fortunately, it seemed that Qiaoshou Sect harbored no hostility towards Taiyi Sect. The two sects had close cooperation in various aspects. Trying to extract more information, Meng Zhang lingered on, trying to coax and cajole Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu, but their lips remained tightly sealed, refusing to reveal any more. Despite his efforts, Meng Zhang eventually gave up and took his leave.

Recalling the scene, he departed from Qiaoshou Sect with his two young companions, leaving behind Jin Qiao'er's reluctant gaze.

As Meng Zhang gradually disappeared from view, Jin Qigu expressed some concern, asking, "Senior Aunt, isn't it a bit too early to reveal our secrets now?"

"We've been in contact with Taiyi Sect for a long time, but we don't know much about them, let alone trust them," sighed Aunt Jin. "The Endless Sea of Sand is undergoing a major change, and we need to gather allies. At least for now, we can't find a more reliable ally than Taiyi Sect. As for whether Taiyi Sect is trustworthy, we can observe and test them slowly in the future. If we don't do something now, I'm afraid it'll be too late."

Unaware of Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu's conversation, Meng Zhang returned to Taiyi Sect and took some time to adjust. After calming his mind, he began to utilize the Grand Evolving Fortune technique.

His first calculation concerned whether Aunt Jin and the others harbored ill intentions or had deceived him. After spending nearly a hundred calculation tallies, Meng Zhang finally obtained the result: Aunt Jin and the others had no ill intentions and had not deceived him. This reassured him, and he could temporarily stop worrying about Taiyi Sect getting involved in the conflict among Gold Core sects.

Looking at the remaining dozens of calculation tallies, Meng Zhang attempted to deduce Aunt Jin's sources of information. However, he immediately stopped when he realized the immense difficulty and wide-ranging implications of the matter. The current number of calculation tallies was far from enough.

Meng Zhang estimated that he would need thousands of calculation tallies to attempt to deduce the information. Whether he could achieve satisfactory results remained uncertain. As for trying to predict the actions of the Calculated Flying Swan Sect and the other three forces, as Aunt Jin had mentioned, maintaining peace, Meng Zhang didn't even consider attempting it. His proficiency in divination was still insufficient to deal with matters related to Gold Core Daoist Masters. Forcing such calculations could lead to a severe decrease in his lifespan.

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