Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 440: Dying in Peace
If Liu Yu had not sensed the malice from the beginning or if this was their first meeting, he might have truly been deceived by the appearance of Zhuang Ziling.
However, even though he had an inkling about the past unpleasantness, there was no need to settle scores immediately.
After all, everyone's position had changed now; they were all from the same family lineage and could awkwardly be considered "allies".
Such things as "loving and killing each other" naturally could not appear on the surface.
Even if he still thought about repaying the initial malice, it was necessary to act according to the circumstances, not with direct and reckless behavior.
"Good tea, good tea!"
"I didn't expect that Brother Zhuang, despite being busy day and night, has not neglected his cultivation. Truly a model for our generation!"
Putting down his cup, Liu Yu praised repeatedly, exuding goodwill in his words.
"Haha, Liu Shidi overpraises me."
"In front of a true disciple like you, I cannot claim to be a model."
"However, if Shidi likes it, you are welcome to come and drink tea often."
"As they say, in a group of three, there must be my teacher. It is good to hear Shidi's opinions on the various matters in the sect!!"
Zhuang Ziling laughed heartily, brushing off the praise, and then spoke seriously.
At the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
It was indeed the best outcome that this newly promoted true disciple of the sect could overlook the previous unpleasantness and not become an enemy.
Although Zhuang Ziling appeared to be the "sect leader" on the surface and had reached the peak foundation establishment stage, in reality, he had no potential for further advancement.
It was precisely because he had no chance to go further that he chose to take on this position of sect leader handling the sect's mundane affairs, hoping to leave something behind for his family.
In terms of potential, the possibility of true disciples condensing the golden core far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators, naturally making him, whose path had come to a dead end, incomparable.
In terms of status, what he called the "sect leader" was merely a "manager".
In the hearts of many elders, whether he could compare to a true disciple was hard to say.
The number of true disciples somewhat reflected the rise and fall of the sect, and it was not just mere words.
"Since Brother Zhuang requests it this way, then Liu will not decline."
"If I have time, I will definitely come to find Brother Zhuang to discuss the Dao!"
Liu Yu raised his cup and spoke with a smile.
"Having time" naturally referred to when there was a need, and this was something both of them understood tacitly.
As soon as these words were spoken, both looked at each other and smiled, choosing to drink the spiritual tea as a toast.
Without needing to say it explicitly, through a few casual words, the two cultivators, each with their own thoughts, reached a certain understanding.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Liu Yu began to speak about the main purpose of his visit, proposing to change to a better spiritual mountain.
"Of course."
"Now that Shidi is a true disciple with important responsibilities, it is only natural to change to a better spiritual mountain for cultivation."
"Please wait a moment, I will fetch the spiritual vein map."
Zhuang Ziling had no intention of obstructing him and immediately got up to walk toward the rear hall, his figure quickly disappearing from the main hall.
"This is reality."
Looking at the smoke rising from the incense burner, Liu Yu couldn’t help but sigh.
With the improvement of his cultivation and status, the attitudes of some of the cultivators he had previously interacted with had changed considerably.
This cultivation world is so realistic while maintaining a delicate balance.
He did not have to wait long; just a few breaths later, Zhuang Ziling's figure reappeared, holding a beautifully crafted map scroll in his hand.
"Shidi, please take a look. These are the spiritual mountains and lands of at least second-tier high quality."