Master Town, Xuanzhu Pavilion.
The shopkeeper's name is Zhen Youcai. He has a very distinctive appearance, with two buck teeth and shrewd eyes. From his appearance, he is the kind of person who is particularly good at flattering people.
He summoned several important casters in the cabinet.
One of them is the most important, and he is Duan Kewei, the only master caster in Xuanzhu Pavilion.
At this time, they were having a meeting to discuss things about Lin Ming.
The real leader of Xuanzong's Xuanzhu lineage suddenly arrived. This should have been a huge event for everyone.
According to etiquette, they should go to greet Lin Ming and show the atmosphere of grand treatment.
but!
These people were sitting quietly, and no one had any intention of moving.
"In my opinion, the so-called commander is just a show-off. What he shows is nothing but force."
The person who spoke was none other than Duan Kewei.
He looks slightly chubby, but he doesn't look fat. On the contrary, his face shows a ferocious look. The stubble on his face is staggered and has not been taken care of for a long time. His two eyes are like copper bells, sweeping over everyone present as they shake. .
Everyone around them immediately understood the tone of this meeting——
Belittle Lin Ming!
"That's right. According to the information coming from the sect, what really makes Master Lin Ming great is his talent for divine writing, his swordsmanship and martial arts. He has basically never shown any achievements in the field of casting."
"Probably Wenren Qianyi was deliberately recruited in order to fool him. After all, strictly speaking, this young master's uncle is indeed an indispensable talent. This is probably why the sect has no intention of making things difficult. "
"Hehehe, we don't need to care whether the sect is there or not. As long as we know that the most important thing for our craftsmen is nothing else, it is the rules."
"Lin Ming is too young. He is only 18 years old. He almost committed murder in his impulsiveness. This is only the first time he has arrived in Master Town. If he really takes over the power of my Xuanzhu lineage in the future, , then can we still have a good life?"
"That makes sense! There are no rules that cannot be drawn. He was so arrogant on the first day he entered Master Town, took the lead in using force, and also interfered with other things in the Forging Pavilion. Such a character is not worthy of the three commanders. Character."
"Yes, the only commander in our hearts is Elder Duan Xiao!"
The surrounding casters praised Duan Xiao vigorously in front of Duan Kewei, because they all knew that Duan Kewei was Duan Xiao's nephew, and Duan Xiao had never married and had no children. He is no different from his son.
The flattering words came one after another. Duan Kewei sat high on the table with a pleasant smile on his face, looking very satisfied.
He is not stupid, he naturally knows that everyone in front of him is trying to flatter him.
Once Lin Ming truly takes power, most people will definitely take advantage of the situation.
However, so what?
Everyone has the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and this kind of thing is really normal in Duan Kewei's opinion.
He always knew that he could obtain the real core of good things - the status of his uncle Duan Xiao.
The Xuanzhu lineage left Xuanzong many years ago, taking the core casting secrets with them. This resulted in the Xuanzhu lineage in the Cangxuan world being in name only for more than a hundred years.
Out of the desire to cover up the scandal, the current head of Xuanzong in the Cangxuan Realm would rather hide the matter than inform the main Xuanzong sect that controls the 360 worlds.
In this way, Duan Xiao rose to prominence because he was a master.
Although he did not learn the core secret method of the Xuanzhu lineage, he had his own chance. During an exploration, he accidentally obtained the casting method. At that time, all the Xuanzhu lineage left, and Xuanzong urgently needed someone to support the Xuanzhu lineage. Pulse scene.
Therefore, Duan Xiao naturally became the acting commander of the Xuanzhu lineage.
Duan Kewei sorted out all the clues in his mind, and the purpose of holding this meeting was very clear.
He wanted to intercept Lin Ming and did not want Lin Ming to replace Duan Xiao.
Duan Kewei was unwilling to give up the opportunity that came to his door. This step was taken, and the benefits were unimaginably great.
However, in just a hundred years, Duan Xiao, with the help of Xuanzong, had become a strong man in the True Saint Realm and a master of casting.
Although he is only the worst casting master, a master cannot be insulted!
It's just different.
For example, if any Forging Pavilion wants to establish itself in a master town, it must have a master in charge.
The only master in Xuanzhu Pavilion is Duan Kewei!
His right to speak is far greater than that of shopkeeper Zhen Youcai.
At this time, Zhen Youcai kept a smile on his face and stood beside him, speaking with everyone from time to time.
They all praised Duan Xiao and Duan Kewei and belittled Lin Ming.
However, he had a very good grasp of it, which made Duan Kewei feel more comfortable, but actually did not insult Lin Ming. He just stood in line very lightly, as if he could jump at any time. Walk.
Zhen Youcai had a smile on his face and felt a little proud in his heart.
He was just a wallflower and vacillating, but he considered himself to be among the best at the time and an absolute professional.
After a while, the meeting progressed to the second half.
Most of those foundry masters who had been flattered to get the job were overjoyed because they didn't have to deal with Lin Ming.
The overall policy given by Duan Kewei is very clear.
A mocking smile appeared on his face and he joked:
"This little master uncle seems to be very arrogant, but not everyone in the sect agrees with his return to the sect as the leader."
"Nowadays, the sect is divided into three factions. One group is supportive and the other is opposed, but the largest group is actually neutral."
"What do the neutrals want?"
The foundries around him were all idle, looking like they were waiting to listen to Duan Kewei's teachings.
In fact, none of them have much brains. After all, they are all 'special talents' who were selected by Duan Kewei to make up for their mistakes and shortchange Xuanzhu Pavilion.
If these special talents go to other forging pavilions, they can barely become regular forging masters. They are more powerful than apprentices, but their power is limited.
They put on this appearance, thinking that it would make Duan Kewei happy, and that it would save them trouble and they wouldn't say the wrong thing without having to say much.
For a moment, everyone in the meeting fell silent.
Duan Kewei Gu Ying felt sorry for himself, looking like "I am really a high-minded person", and slowly shook his head.
"You guys, you're still a bit confused..."
Halfway through his words, he looked at Zhen Youcai.
Zhen Youcai is indeed talented, and his ability to observe words and emotions is also first-rate.
Understand Duan Kewei’s intention in seconds.
"Ahem..." Zhen Youcai raised his hand to his lips, cleared his throat, and said with a smile: "Actually, what we have to do is very simple, that is, let the great uncle of the little master fail this time and give it to the neutral faction big shot in the sect. They left the impression that he was nothing more than that.”
"Yes, that's right, our shopkeeper Zhen is still insightful. As long as we make a good start here, the balance will tilt in our favor."
Duan Kewei nodded and glanced at Zhen Youcai appreciatively.
Zhen Youcai smiled back. In fact, he sighed quietly in his heart, how could such a shop be able to run a business?
He was unwilling to give in, but so what?
My uncle is too young to see through these people's tricks.
These people are not very good at casting, but they are definitely good at being careful!
No.
Zhen Youcai immediately heard someone suggest:
"Otherwise, if we do this, as long as he dares to come, we will elect him to be the representative of this casting duel."
"Whether this junior master Lin Ming's uncle is strong or not, we can always get some information, which will definitely be useful."
"Actually, we can still do this. When he comes, we will pick him up, hold him high, and then put him in the materials..."
Suddenly, Duan Kewei slammed the table, "Stupid! Who is going to do the tampering with the materials? Are you coming? Will you handle it if someone from within the sect finds out?"
"If you don't know how to give me advice, don't say anything!"
As soon as these words came out, the people around him suddenly fell silent.
"We just need to express our disapproval of him naturally, express our resistance as low-level casters, and express how much my uncle Duan Xiao is loved by others..."
"In this way, using the obvious form to suppress it is the right way!"
There was silence for a moment.
The people around him burst into flattery.
"It's really high." "Wonderful, wonderful!" "Awesome..."
Zhen Zhen Youcai sighed deeply in his heart and didn't want to say anything more. He just felt that he was in an environment where he was extremely lacking in intelligence.
But Duan Kewei, the central character in this environment, has his own ideas.
Zhen Youcai was extremely speechless.
At this time, the guard came with news: "There is someone outside asking for an audience, claiming to belong to me, Xuanzong."
Duan Kewei blinked and grinned.
"Okay, okay, let's wait here and let him come to see us."
After the guard retired, Duan Kewei laughed secretly in his heart.
He determined that the person who came at this time must be Lin Ming, who wanted to frustrate the other party's energy over trivial matters.
The casters around them all looked like they were watching a good show.
However, to their surprise, someone came, but it was not the person they imagined.
She is graceful and graceful, with a face as smooth as water, and her whole body exudes a peaceful temperament.
The visitor is An Ruo.
She entered Xuanzhu Pavilion, glanced at the people around her, and after greetings, she said:
"We Xuanzong Anbu need to know how the people of Xuanzhu Pavilion are preparing to deal with the casting showdown in three days."
Duan Kewei said with a fake smile:
"Yes, our strategy is actually very simple. Those who are capable will be promoted, and those who are not will be demoted. We just need to see if there are any masters in the master town who are more powerful in the art of casting than I, Xuanzong."
An Ruo frowned slightly, and couldn't help but think of the previous scene.
At that time, she and Peng Lusheng hoped that Lin Ming could go to Xuanzhu Pavilion for a walk.
Lin Ming shook his head without even stopping for half a step.
"What's the rush? There's still three days of buffer time. It doesn't matter which day we go. What's important is what the little guy and I saw and heard when we came here."
The little guy immediately raised his paw, "That's right, that's right. Now that Brother Ming and I have come to Master Town, we can't miss out on the delicious food, fun and drinks. Let's have enough fun first."
After hearing this, Peng Lusheng shouted on the spot.
"Uncle Junior Master, you don't take Sima Yunxin seriously at all, and are you not prepared to handle the matter at Xuanzhu Pavilion?"
Lin Ming smiled casually:
"There is a choice between whether to do it or not. I hold the token of the Xuanzhu lineage in my hand, but it does not mean that this token belongs to Xuanzong."
"What I really care about is Senior Wenren Qianyi's entrustment and...Mr. Bai's guidance and teaching."
"As for whether the people of Xuanzong welcome me very much, or how many people welcome me, it actually doesn't matter."
At that time, An Ruo immediately asked: "What about the casting showdown in three days? Aren't you going to participate too?"
"It depends on fate." Lin Ming shrugged, "You don't have to participate."
The little guy helped: "You don't have to go in the first place. Sima Yunxin invited Master Xiao Ye and Xuanzhu Pavilion, which does not include my brother Ming."
An Ruo: "..."
Peng Lusheng: "..."
This is very reasonable and there is absolutely no reason to refute it.
The logic is clear and clear. After thinking about it carefully, I feel more and more speechless.
After taking a long breath, An Ruo's eyebrows beat slightly, pulling herself out of memories.
She looked at the faces in Xuanzhu Pavilion, her eyebrows slightly frowning.
Later, Anruo told what she wanted...
I hope to be a host in a certain restaurant in the master's town, and at the same time entertain everyone in the Xuanzhu Pavilion, as well as Lin Ming and the little guy, so that both parties can meet peacefully first.
However, Duan Kewei's reaction was subtle.
He just sat there blankly without saying a word, as if he was saying: "It's up to everyone."
All the casters in Xuanzhu Pavilion were promoted by him, and he just followed what he saw.
They are all old gods sitting there.
All he had to do was say directly to An Ruo: "Let Lin Ming come over in person to issue the invitation."
An Ruo sighed leisurely, "Actually, I knew it wouldn't go so smoothly before I came here."
Raising her index finger and tapping her temple, An Ruo said:
"I have a lot of information given by the ANBU in my mind, and I have already analyzed which faction you are."
Duan Kewei tilted his head, waved his hands, and said with an arrogant expression: "This kind of thing is self-evident, so we don't need to make it clear."
After a pause, he pointed at An Ruo and said:
"And you, are you convinced by that person? It's wrong to think of helping like this. Most of you Xuanzong Anbu are neutrals."
"It's really not wise for you to be so eager to take a stand."
"Don't forget that the chief of Xuanzong's ANBU cares most about the actual results."
"To put it bluntly, what the leader of ANBU really wants is the prosperity of our Xuan Sect, and for us to restore the peak glory of Xuan Sect in Cangxuan Realm hundreds of years ago."
The implication behind his words was that Lin Ming's value was not that high.
Because what Xuanzong really needs to get his hands on is actually the secret casting method of the Xuanzhu lineage, which is the method of "ten quenching, a hundred forgings, and a thousand refinings".
As long as the goal is achieved, the intermediate process doesn't matter.
It could be that Lin Ming returned to the sect with the token and the secret method, and became the leader of the sect's Xuanzhu lineage.
You can also ask Lin Ming to hand over the token and secret method, and let others become the commanders of the Xuanzhu lineage of the sect.
The degree of this is very elastic, so most people in Xuanzhong are in a neutral state at this moment.
Don’t say too many words, after all, you can’t leave any evidence behind.
Duan Kewei had a fake smile on his face and pretended to change the topic in another direction unintentionally:
"Actually, it's very simple for him to win our respect. He just needs to show the corresponding strength in the art of casting. Isn't there an excellent opportunity now?"
