"After all, once this matter is exposed, it would inevitably lead to a wave of panic, and a thorough investigation would be unavoidable. The sect reform matters would also inevitably be postponed."
"Reform is a matter that should happen sooner rather than later; delayed by several years or decades, the situation might change, making it impossible to push through."
"Therefore, the Four Great Sects don’t want any additional complications. In their eyes, the reform of the Sect system is currently the biggest matter. They naturally won’t let the affairs of Refining Demon Mountain affect the overall situation and ruin their schemes."
"Of course," Xun Ziyou was somewhat schadenfreude, "a major loss of blood is inevitable."
"If they want to suppress this matter, they must satisfy several big mouths above."
"The Taoist Court has a big appetite; it’s not easy to satisfy..."
Elder Master Xun slightly nodded, "What about Sever Gold Sect over there?"
Xun Ziyou said, "Because of these few disciples, the Jin family has completely collapsed, the Chief Elder has retired, and the positions of other Jin family elders will not change temporarily— this is Sever Gold Sect’s way of maintaining stability, to avoid causing a commotion and arousing others’ suspicion..."
"But these Jin family elders have no further possibility of advancing, and these positions will not be succeeded by Jin family disciples in the future."
"After the Jin family fell, the Song family rose to power."
"The original Vice Sect Leader Jin, also the direct descendant of the Jin family who died in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, Jin Yicai’s father, was the most hopeful, to succeed as the Sect Leader of Sever Gold Sect."
"Now that’s simply impossible."
"For the next position, whether Sect Leader or Elder, it will be chosen from the Song family."
"In the coming years, or even decades, Sever Gold Sect will gradually ’reshuffle,’ washing out Jin family disciples and gradually elevating the Song family."
"In the future, Sever Gold Sect will probably bear the surname ’Song’..."
Xun Ziyou sighed.
The influence of the Jin family in Sever Gold Sect was the culmination of their ancestors and elders’ efforts over hundreds of years.
Now, because of the misconduct of a few disciples, it was all buried in an instant.
Xun Ziyou watched and suddenly felt a sense of high towers rising, only to suddenly collapse.
After this, it will be difficult for the Jin family to regain their strength.
And the Song family, who they had suppressed for hundreds of years, now turned the tables and naturally won’t let the Jin family have it easy.
Xun Ziyou was moved and whispered to Elder Master Xun:
"Ancestor, now that the situation in Sever Gold Sect has changed, should we..."
Elder Master Xun understood his meaning and immediately shook his head:
"Don’t think about it."
Xun Ziyou was puzzled.
Elder Master Xun calmly said, "When Sever Gold Sect was under the control of the Jin family, they were at odds with our Taixu Gate. Now with the Song family in charge, they will likewise target our Taixu Gate."
"The lineage of Sever Gold Sect is close to the Four Great Sects."
"They have to act according to the will of the Four Great Sects, and moreover..."
Elder Master Xun paused slightly.
Moreover, from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons and the affair of sect reform, there might be deeper ’collusion’ involved.
But with no evidence at present, Elder Master Xun didn’t state it clearly.
He glanced at Xun Ziyou and said:
"Do you think that in the affair of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, the Jin family fell at our hands, and the Song family rose to power, benefiting from our Taixu Gate, so we have a favor on them?"
Xun Ziyou slowly nodded.
Elder Master Xun sighed, shook his head, and said, "You’re thinking too simply..."
"Whether the Jin family holds power or the Song family rises, Sever Gold Sect is still that same Sever Gold Sect."
"The country’s foundation is easy to change, but its nature is hard to alter."
"Moreover, now in the Qian Learning State Boundary, the situation is unstable and turbulent. For the sake of stability, the Song family is even more unlikely to change their approach and associate with our Taixu Gate, with whom they have had little interaction."
"Internally, they will suppress the Jin family; externally, they will continue to associate with the Four Great Sects, using the name of ’Sever Gold Sect’ to draw in all of the Jin family’s old connections under their own family."
"That is the correct approach."
Xun Ziyou realized, then looked at Elder Master Xun with admiration in his eyes.
The Ancestor certainly deserves to be called an Ancestor.
"Then regarding this negotiation with Sever Gold Sect..." Xun Ziyou asked.
Elder Master Xun’s gaze was sharp, and he said seriously:
"Don’t hold back, ruthlessly strike a deal!"
"If you hold back, they may not appreciate your favor; instead, they might think that our Taixu Gate is weak and easy to bully."
"Strike them hard so they feel the pain. Even though they may hold a grudge in their hearts, they’ll also know that our Taixu Gate is not to be trifled with."
Xun Ziyou clasped his hands and said, "Yes, Ancestor."
"There’s one more thing..."
Elder Master Xun appeared thoughtful, then said, "After this negotiation, set aside a portion of the assets gained from Sever Gold Sect and record it under..."
Elder Master Xun paused for a moment and slowly said:
"record it under ’Mo Hua’s’ name."