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Just in Moyu Town!
Excellent.
The elders’ eyes lit up, each harboring the intention to visit.
“Since Elder Gu mentioned that the cultivator dislikes being disturbed, none of you are allowed to go.”
Megan Shen retracted the light in her eyes, glanced at the elders, and said indifferently.
The elders’ faces stiffened slightly, each forcing an awkward smile.
Mark Gu actually wanted to tell everyone that, based on his intuition, the senior might very well be a Divine Transformation True Lord.
However, he wasn’t certain, so he didn’t say anything, as he had never seen a real Divine Transformation True Lord…
“Alright, let’s not discuss this mysterious cultivator for now. The most important matter at hand is the issue with the Demon Realm.” Megan Shen took a deep breath and said, “All of you are core members of the Cyan Cloud Sect. Feel free to share your thoughts.”
Upon hearing this, the elders fell silent, their expressions becoming serious once again.
Soon, the Grand Elder stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Sect Master, I believe we need to inform the Eastern Region and even the other three regions’ cultivation sects. If the Demon Realm invades on a large scale, the Eastern Region alone cannot withstand it!”
Megan Shen nodded slightly, then looked at the other elders, “What do the other elders think about this matter?”
“I agree with the Grand Elder.”
“I agree as well…”
“…”
The elders all stepped forward to support the Grand Elder’s decision.
Megan Shen did not immediately agree but instead looked at Mark Gu and said, “Elder Gu has always been quick-witted. What are your thoughts?”
The elders looked over, waiting for Mark Gu’s opinion. They had to admit that Mark Gu was indeed quite sharp.
For instance, during the Li Shui Empire’s recent demon trouble, if any other elder had gone, they might not have discovered the Demon Realm’s plot.
Mark Gu lowered his head in silence for a moment, then looked at Megan Shen and said,
“Sect Master, I believe it is not appropriate to inform the other sects at this time.”
Oh?
The elders were slightly stunned, never expecting Mark Gu to say such a thing.
Megan Shen asked, “Why?”
“Because the Demon Realm currently shows no intention of a large-scale invasion. Their plan seems to be to first occupy the area near the Immortal Tomb, which is the eastern part of the Li Shui Empire. If that’s the case, our Cyan Cloud Sect can temporarily hold them off.”
Mark Gu said in a firm voice.
The Grand Elder raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, “Mark, wouldn’t it be more prudent to inform the other regions and sects?”
“Yes.” The other elders quickly voiced their doubts.
Megan Shen did not speak, merely waiting for Mark Gu’s explanation.
“Sigh.” Mark Gu sighed helplessly and said, “Elders, informing the other regions and sects is good, but have you considered what if they don’t believe us?”
The elders’ expressions changed slightly. Before they could speak, Mark Gu continued,
“Moreover, even if we don’t consider whether they believe us, we don’t know when the Demon Realm will invade. If they delay their attack, how will we explain to the other sects? Our Cyan Cloud Sect will become a laughingstock in the cultivation world.”
The elders’ faces had completely changed, realizing they had overlooked these points…
“There’s one more crucial point I haven’t mentioned. Is the cultivation world truly united? As long as the demon trouble in our Cyan Cloud Sect’s territory doesn’t threaten them, the other sects won’t lend a hand!”
Mark Gu said mockingly, “When have the sects in the cultivation world ever cared about anything beyond their own doors?”
Megan Shen’s face showed a smile, looking at him with appreciation, “Elder Gu’s words are exactly what worries me.”
Why hadn’t she immediately discussed this major issue upon learning about it, but instead talked about the unknown Ambrose Lu?
Because rushing wouldn’t help.
Megan Shen glanced at the elders with heavy expressions and said,
“I already have a plan. Our Cyan Cloud Sect will manage our own territory for now. Until things are certain, there’s no need to do thankless tasks. As for the Demon Realm… when the demons invade on a large scale, the other sects will act without us saying anything.”
“Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, Sixth Elder, take the disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage to secretly guard the neighboring empires of the Li Shui Empire.”
“Elder Gu, you are familiar with the Li Shui Empire, so take the Second Elder and some disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage to guard the Li Shui Empire.”
“The Grand Elder will handle sect affairs, and the other elders will guard the sect with the Mountain Guarding Elder.”
Megan Shen quickly issued her orders.
As for why she specifically referred to Mark Gu as Elder Gu, it was because Mark Gu held a special status in the Cyan Cloud Sect. Not only was he one of the powerful elders, but he also had exceptional alchemy skills!
This was evident from when Megan Shen led the elders out, and Mark Gu was in seclusion, and she didn’t disturb him.
Mark Gu was renowned not just for his peak Golden Elixir stage cultivation but more importantly for his alchemy skills.
“Understood, Sect Master.”
The elders quickly bowed.
“Sect Master, are you going out?”
The Grand Elder suddenly cupped his hands and asked curiously. He had naturally heard Megan Shen instruct him to handle sect affairs.
As for seclusion, it seemed unlikely during such a tense time.
Megan Shen’s eyes flashed, and she frowned, “Does the Grand Elder also need to question the Sect Master’s matters?”
The Grand Elder’s heart trembled, and he bowed, “I overstepped.”
“All of you may leave now. Gather the disciples immediately.”
Megan Shen waved her hand.
Just as the elders were about to leave the hall, Megan Shen’s voice suddenly came again,
“By the way, the Second Elder and Elder Gu stay behind. I have more to say.”
Uh?
The elders looked at Mark Gu and the Second Elder in confusion, then left one after another.
“Sect Master, why did you call us?”
The Second Elder and Mark Gu approached Megan Shen, looking puzzled.
“Nothing much, I’m going to the Li Shui Empire with you. It’s been a long time since I visited the Immortal Tomb.”
Megan Shen said expressionlessly.
“Uh.” Mark Gu and the Second Elder exchanged a puzzled glance.
Why didn’t they believe the Sect Master…
It felt like she wanted to meet that Ambrose Lu (senior)?
“What? What do you mean?” Megan Shen’s face turned cold.
“No, nothing. Sect Master, we’ll go gather the Foundation Establishment disciples now.”
Seeing Megan Shen nod, Mark Gu and the Second Elder quickly left.
“Ambrose Lu…”
Megan Shen watched their departing figures and murmured.
For some reason, just from Mark Gu’s simple description, she felt that Ambrose Lu was not simple…
And not just not simple, but very extraordinary.
At the same time.
Moyu Town.
At the hour of the dragon, when the sun was warm.
Ambrose Lu finally strolled out from the backyard of the Town Master’s Mansion, with a wine gourd hanging from his waist, swaying as he walked.
Wherever he passed, the maids and servants were startled, bowing immediately. Only after he passed did they breathe a sigh of relief, looking at his distant figure with reverence.
“Sir!”
The Li Shui King was discussing matters with his officials when he saw a man in a green robe walking by as if no one else was there. They were stunned.
Then the Li Shui King, the officials, and Andrew Chen hurriedly bowed.
During this period, they, like Andrew Chen, had started calling Ambrose Lu “Sir.”
It felt more intimate this way.
Everyone was bewildered at the moment. Didn’t Sir like staying in the backyard? Why did he come out today?
“Hmm.”
Ambrose Lu nodded and was about to leave the mansion.
The Li Shui King quickly asked, “Sir, do you need company?”
“I’m going for a stroll in the town. You continue, no need to mind me.”
As the voice came, Ambrose Lu had already disappeared.
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