Battle Through the Heavens: Soul Travels Through Clouds and Mountains, Becoming a Winning Artist

Chapter 28: Just for a Glimpse.

Yun Congxin's declaration was so explosive that it easily caused Jia Xingtian to cross the line he had just set.

Jia Xingtian understood that trying to sow discord between a fourth-grade alchemist and the Yunlan Sect was just a minor incident, but attempting to harm the future heir of the Yunlan Sect was a much bigger deal!

This pretext is so compelling that the Yunlan Sect could use it to declare war on the Jia Ma royal family!

In the short span of two sentences, Jia Xingtian's mind raced, and he briefly deduced the situation within the Jia Ma Empire should the Yunlan Sect declare war on the Jia Ma royal family.

Yunshan has already entered the Dou Zong realm. Even if he and the royal family's guardian beast fought with all their might, they would probably find it difficult to contend with him. In terms of strength, Yunlan Sect has the upper hand.

The Yunlan Sect declared war because the future heir was murdered by the royal family in a conspiracy. The righteous cause is on their side, and it is likely that the families in the capital will stand by and watch, leaving the Jiama royal family isolated and helpless.

The outcome is obvious: the Gama royal family will be stripped of its titles. The Yunlan Sect will emerge victorious and become the sole ruler of the Gama Empire!

The only good news now is that Yun Congxin still came to the royal family's back mountain in person to see him. This old sect leader, who has spent his whole life seeking the development of the Yunlan Sect, actually chose to coexist with the huge temptation of absolute dominance, giving the royal family a chance to "clear up the misunderstanding".

Jia Xingtian didn't understand why Yun Congxin would make this choice. If it were him, the Yunlan Sect's forces would probably have already reached the capital by now.

But he knew how to seize the opportunity. Since Yun Congxin had given the Gama royal family a chance to "let bygones be bygones," he had to take it!

Therefore, Jia Xingtian offered very high terms: he personally apologized and was willing to open the royal treasury and take whatever he wanted; he was also willing to withdraw the legion stationed at the foot of Yunlan Mountain and cede the trade of several valuable cities to the Yunlan Sect.

It was a huge financial loss.

As the float bobbed, Yun Congxin suddenly lifted the rod and hooked a big fish.

He removed the large fish from the hook, holding the struggling live fish in his hand, and said, "No need for all this trouble. Agree to the Yunlan Sect's three conditions, and I will forgive and forget what happened before."

"Brother, please say that even if it's thirty or three hundred, let alone three conditions, the Gama royal family will definitely agree."

Yun Congxin smiled smugly; "First, the Yunlan Sect wants to have an enclave in the capital, let's call it... Yunlan Sect Council Hall."

"This area is considered the territory of the Yunlan Sect, and its security will be the responsibility of our Yunlan Sect disciples. In addition, I will place a Yunlan Sect elder here to facilitate communication and exchange among us."

Jia Xingtian was stunned for a moment, then quickly agreed, afraid that Yun Congxin would regret it.

He couldn't understand why Yun Congxin would abandon the economy and resources of several major cities and choose a trivial enclave in the capital.

"Secondly, I've heard that there are two particularly outstanding sisters among the young people in your family. One is a genius at alchemy, and the other is a genius at cultivation; they are both very talented."

Hearing Yun Congxin praise the Yaoye and Yaoyue sisters, Jia Xingtian's heart skipped a beat.

"I've heard they're also very beautiful. Having grown up in the capital, they must be quite well-mannered," Yun Congxin continued. "I've just come out of seclusion and I'm short of some presentable maids. I think they're quite suitable..."

"This..." Jia Xingtian hesitated, not because he was reluctant to part with his two granddaughters, but because giving away the royal family's darlings to others as maids was simply a disgrace to the royal family!

"Brother, I remember you've always been a man of high moral character, and you never get close to women..." Jia Xingtian blinked, and his mind raced as he began to flatter Yun Congxin.

Yunshan doesn't associate with women, so what does that have to do with my Yuncongxin?

Yun Congxin chuckled, indicating that she wasn't buying it: "No need to praise me, no need to praise me, praising me won't help."

Seeing that flattery wasn't working, Jia Xingtian immediately changed tactics: "But Xiaoyue and the others are, after all, my own granddaughters, the apple of the royal family's eye... Isn't it a bit... unworthy of them to be maids..."

"If my elder brother lacks maids to serve him, I will personally select a few of them that are exceptionally beautiful and well-mannered, so that he can have enough face when he takes them out."

"Do I look like someone who lacks attractive women around me?"

Seeing that Yun Congxin was unmoved by either soft or hard approaches, and determined to send the royal family's darling to the Yunlan Sect to be his personal maid, Jia Xingtian also became furious.

But he dared not retaliate, and could only give a wry smile and say sarcastically, "Why is my brother so fixated on my two girls? Could it be that you've taken a fancy to these two callow youths?"

Why? What else could it be for? Could it be for stamp collecting?

Yun Congxin glanced at Jia Xingtian, who was still smiling wryly, handed him the fish she had just caught, and said, "This little pond is nice. How long have you been fishing here?"

Jia Xingtian was taken aback, not understanding what Yun Congxin meant: "It's been a few days, hasn't it..."

"How much did you gain?"

Very few…

"Yes, very few. Because this pond is just too small, even though it's really nice, connected to running water, and there are anglers like you who come to bait and feed the fish..."

"It's fishing..." Jia Xingtian muttered to himself.

"But this pond is ultimately too small; it can't raise many big fish. Staying stuck in this tiny patch of land, you'll never become a big fish capable of leaping over the dragon gate!"

"What you mean, older brother, is..."

"The Gama Empire is like this small pond; even the strongest geniuses won't become true powerhouses here." Yun Congxin paused, then continued, "Moreover, the little fish are currently lying happily eating bait under the protection of the big fish. If this continues, they'll only become farmed pigs, never soaring dragons!"

"But what does this have to do with whether or not I'm a maid?"

"If we don't lower their status, what's the point of the royal heir traveling with the young sect leader of Yunlan Sect?" Yun Congxin said grandly, while burying another reason in his heart.

This body isn't really mine; I can only look at some sensual and sexy things to satisfy my visual cravings for now. (GIF)

"Look at that young man from the Xiao family. If your family had someone like him among the younger generation, would you be happy?" Yun Congxin asked.

After thinking for a moment, Jia Xingtian couldn't help but chuckle foolishly.

"Treating the talented younger generation like precious treasures, protecting them as if they're fragile and delicate, can we really cultivate true powerhouses? Does the Gama Empire have to rely on old men like you and me to keep it afloat? And even if we take a step back, how many more years can you hold on?" Yun Congxin continued, "I've said everything I needed to say. I hope that when I leave, I can see these two girls."

Moreover, this little pond won't remain calm for long.

Fishermen are coming, but they won't be the ones fishing.

It's electrofishing...