Chapter 213: Negotiation_1
Master Luo had a restless night and the next day sought out several Formation Masters in Tongxian City, giving them a few instructions, then went to the Qian Family, and found Master Qian.
“I have told them, from now on, they are not allowed to make things difficult for Mo Hua. As for the Monster Hunters, it’s also best not to start disputes.”
Master Qian frowned, “Master Luo, this…”
Master Luo countered, “Little Brother Qian, what is your plan?”
“About Mo Hua?”
“Indeed.”
Master Qian was taken aback, then said, “Originally, I wanted to befriend him. If he could serve the Qian Family, that would naturally be best; if not, I would hope he could stay out of it, taking neither side; and if even that’s not possible, then I would have no choice but to act ruthlessly. Once we take action, life and death are fated, and it’s beyond my control.”
Master Qian shared the advice he had given Qian Hong with Master Luo.
Master Luo let out a cold laugh, “But Qian Hong went straight for the kill, trying to put Mo Hua to death.”
Master Qian was startled, then sighed,
“He is the Family Head, and I am powerless.”
Issues of the Qian Family, naturally, could only be decided by the Family Head. Although he was a Formation Master and an Elder, with no low status, he also had no power to influence the Family Head’s decisions.
Master Luo’s gaze grew sharp, “Have you considered your way out then?”
“A way out?”
“If the Qian Family continues to have smooth sailing, you can naturally continue to be an Elder of the Qian Family. But if the Qian Family falls, where will you go?”
Master Qian displeased, “Master, your words are not right. The Qian Family has been entrenched in Tongxian City for many years; how could they possibly fall just like that?”
Master Luo drank tea but did not speak.
Master Qian thought carefully, feeling a chill in his heart, and with a lowered attitude, he spoke softly,
“I am an Elder of the Qian Family and a Clan Formation Master, treated well by the clan. It is not appropriate for me to do things against the clan’s interests.”
Master Luo enlightened, “You are treated well by the clan because you are a Formation Master. Would the Qian Family treat you well if you weren’t a Formation Master?”
Master Qian’s heart trembled.
He had known this deep down all along but had never given it much thought while in a high position.
Master Qian had met various Cultivators from the Qian Family, some guarding the house, some serving tea and water, and others bowing and serving.
These were also disciples of the Qian Family, but had they ever been treated well?
If he weren’t a Formation Master, he might not be much better off than them.
The Clan treated him well because he was a Formation Master, not because he was a disciple of the Qian Family. What he enjoyed now, he realized upon reflection, was all because he was a Formation Master.
Master Luo continued, “If you are a Formation Master, the Qian Family, even weakened, will still treat you well. If you are not a Formation Master, even if the Qian Family is strong, they may not necessarily bless you.”
Master Qian was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, “Please enlighten me, Master Luo.”
Master Luo raised an eyebrow and asked, “What is the most important thing for a Formation Master?”
Master Qian pondered for a moment and said, “Is it the family and the inheritance?”
Master Luo looked disappointed, sighed, and tapped his finger on the table,
“It’s the Formation!”
“A Formation Master should delve into Formations, seeking higher accomplishments in Formation. If you were a Second-Rank Formation Master, would you still care about these petty matters at the Qi Refinement Realm?”
Master Qian hesitated, “But Formation is not so easy to learn…”
Of course he knew that Formation was important, but without the family’s support, without the inheritance of Formation, how was one to learn it?
Master Luo glanced at him and said,
“You’re already considered a First-Rank Formation Master, no need to rely too much on the family; the Qian Family doesn’t have much higher inheritance in Formation to offer you. What you need to do now is to find a way to advance further in Formation.”
“Master Luo speaks wisely, but how can one advance further?” Master Qian said.
Master Luo did not answer directly.
Master Qian connected the previous conversation and thought for a moment, then understood, speaking slowly, “Mo Hua?”
Master Luo nodded.
“But what does this have to with Mo Hua?” Master Qian wondered.
Master Luo remained silent for a long time before he finally sighed deeply, reluctantly saying,
“In terms of formation skills, I admit that I am not as good as Mo Hua.”
Master Qian widened his eyes, “You’re not joking, are you?”
Master Luo’s expression turned unsightly.
Only then did Master Qian realize his faux pas. Formation Masters are naturally proud; no one would joke about such a matter.
“But… but how is that possible? He’s only so young,” Master Qian couldn’t believe it.
“Never mind his age, the fact is the fact. The Cultivation World is vast, filled with countless geniuses of astonishing talent. It’s perfectly normal for you and me, with our limited experience, to have not encountered them before,” explained Master Luo.