novelE2F #303 - I'm quitting the team!
#303 - I'm quitting the team!
Liang Jin glanced at the guards securing the latter half of the mountain valley.
He noticed they were composed of people from the Boundless Bright King Sect and the Star Demon Sea.
It seemed the treasure was currently under the control of these two major forces.
Liang Jin then looked towards the rear of the guards, only able to see many people transporting soil and rocks from within the long canyon.
It appeared some kind of excavation project was underway inside.
"Stop looking!"
"Hurry up and leave!"
The guards noticed Liang Jin looking around and couldn't help but shout.
Liang Jin smiled, not forcing his way through, and turned to leave.
He didn't want to confront two major forces alone, especially without the Great Snow Mountain Sect's involvement.
Now that he had arrived at Hidden Wind Valley.
Liang Jin needed Cang Du to reveal everything to him regarding many questions.
When Liang Jin returned to the camp, he found many more people there.
These people were all dressed in white robes, clearly members of the Great Snow Mountain Sect.
"It seems the reinforcements from the Great Snow Mountain Sect have arrived."
"I wonder what experts have come this time?"
After confirming he had used 'Hidden Dragon in the Abyss' to conceal his aura at the Fifth Rank, Liang Jin walked towards the camp.
Upon his return to the camp, he quickly attracted the attention of Lü Yingrong, who came out.
"Young Hero Meng, you're back."
"Our Great Snow Mountain Sect's reinforcements have arrived, and they've brought powerful external aid as well."
"I was just about to look for you and Lord Cang, come quickly, I'll take you to meet them."
Lü Yingrong excitedly called out to Cang Du and Liang Jin, leading them into the Great Snow Mountain Sect's camp.
As soon as they arrived at the camp, they saw a large number of white-robed disciples, covered in dust, organizing their horses.
Clearly, they were all Great Snow Mountain Sect disciples who had just arrived.
However, each of these disciples had considerable cultivation, obviously being the sect's elite core members.
Lü Yingrong led the two directly towards the main tent.
As soon as they entered the main tent, Liang Jin instantly felt waves of powerful auras.
The strength of these auras made both Liang Jin and Cang Du secretly alarmed.
Liang Jin secretly counted, and he could confirm that there were at least ten Fifth Rank martial artists among these people.
And there were actually three Fourth Rank martial artists!
As for the white-haired, aged woman sitting in the main seat, Liang Jin could no longer discern her aura.
But based on Liang Jin's contact with a group of Dragon Gate elders, this old woman was likely a Third Rank martial artist!
This made Liang Jin sigh inwardly.
That the Great Snow Mountain Sect could become one of the three major forces in the Western Desert, its foundation was indeed strong.
Lü Yingrong stepped forward and bowed to the old woman and the others:
"Lü Yingrong greets the Sect Leader!"
"Greetings to all Peak Lords! Greetings to all Palace Masters!"
Liang Jin and Cang Du exchanged surprised glances.
The Great Snow Mountain Sect's Sect Leader had actually come in person?!
Not only had the Sect Leader come, but the entire sect's elite had been mobilized!
It was said that the Great Snow Mountain Sect had Five Peaks and Sixteen Palaces, and the people present probably exceeded more than half.
At this time.
Lü Yingrong introduced Liang Jin and Cang Du:
"This is our Great Snow Mountain Sect's Sect Leader."
Cang Du and Liang Jin immediately bowed to the old woman sitting in the main seat.
At the same time, Liang Jin secretly looked at the old woman.
This white-haired, aged woman looked at least seventy or eighty years old, she sat quietly in the main seat like an unyielding iceberg, exuding awe-inspiring majesty and demeanor.
She wore a plain white robe, the edges of the robe embroidered with exquisite ice-patterned dark patterns, shimmering with fine light.
Her face was full of the ravages of time, that skin, rough and cracked, like rocks in the snow-capped mountains that had been eroded by wind and snow for a long time.
However, her eyes were like cold pools in the deep mountains, clear and sharp.
She held a simple cane, the surface of the cane as smooth as a mirror due to the rubbing of years.
A hint of a smile appeared on the old woman's stern face:
"Lord Cang, Young Hero Meng, there is no need to be so polite."
"This old woman, Bai Qiuying, grew up in the Great Qian since childhood, and later moved to the Western Desert with her family, often missing the scenery of the Great Qian."
"Now that I can see guests from my hometown of the Great Qian, I am very happy."
"Lord Cang, Young Hero Meng, please take a seat."
Bai Qiuying stretched out her withered hand and pointed to the empty seat beside her.
Liang Jin and Cang Du then took their seats.
Afterwards, Liang Jin couldn't help but ask doubtfully:
"That Sect Leader Bai has come to Hidden Wind Valley in person is really surprising."
"I wonder, has something happened here?"
Liang Jin originally thought that at most two Fourth Rank Peak Lords would come as reinforcements from the Great Snow Mountain Sect this time.
But who knew that it would actually be the Great Snow Mountain Sect Leader Bai Qiuying leading the sect's elite to come out in full force, which seemed a bit unreasonable.
Bai Qiuying explained:
"This old woman also wanted to enjoy her twilight years in the sect."
"But the Bright King of the Boundless Bright King Sect and the Sect Master of the Star Demon Sea have already personally come to Hidden Wind Valley, and for the safety of the disciples under my command, this old woman can only make a long trip in person."
As soon as these words came out.
Liang Jin and Cang Du's expressions changed.
Not only had the Great Snow Mountain Sect Leader come, but even the Bright King of the Boundless Bright King Sect and the Sect Master of the Star Demon Sea had come?
Didn't this mean...that the entire Western Desert's three major forces had gathered in Hidden Wind Valley?
Since the heads of the three major forces had arrived.
Then needless to say, the other small and medium-sized sects in the Western Desert had probably gathered together as well.
This small Hidden Wind Valley could actually attract the forces of the entire Western Desert at the same time.
"How much treasure is here?"
"So much so that it has caused such a big commotion?"
Liang Jin couldn't help but ask.
Logically speaking, even if there were some gold and silver jewels, it shouldn't have attracted the elite of the three major forces to come out in full force.
Unless, either the amount of gold and silver jewels was surprisingly large.
Or, there were other reasons.
The scene.
Suddenly became silent.
No one answered Liang Jin's question.
Bai Qiuying and Cang Du looked at each other, both seemed to know something.
But they didn't intend to tell Liang Jin.
Obviously, in their eyes, they didn't completely trust Liang Jin, and they also felt that Liang Jin wasn't qualified enough to know.
At this time.
Bai Qiuying spoke:
"Someone, take Young Hero Meng down to taste the Great Snow Mountain Sect's Snow Lotus Fine Wine."
"Young Hero Meng, please come to our Great Snow Mountain Sect as a guest when you have time."
A Great Snow Mountain Sect disciple enthusiastically walked up, seemingly inviting Liang Jin to leave.
But Cang Du was still sitting upright in his seat, not receiving the so-called invitation.
This made Liang Jin frown and stand up to ask:
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"Are you asking me to leave?"
The people of the Great Snow Mountain Sect present all looked at Liang Jin with strange eyes.
Was there even a need to ask?
Wasn't it obvious enough?
Could he not understand?
Obviously, Sect Leader Bai Qiuying had important matters to discuss with Cang Du, so she wanted him to avoid them.
Did this kid really lack understanding, unable to understand the meaning?
Did they have to make it clear before he would understand?
Many people even looked at Cang Du, feeling that Cang Du couldn't even teach his subordinates well.
Liang Jin said in a deep voice:
"I am a partner with your sect, not Lord Cang's subordinate."
"We are cooperating as three parties, so information should be shared, so that we can achieve the purpose of this trip."
As soon as these words came out.
Some people at the scene couldn't help but chuckle.
Cooperating as three parties?
Everyone found it funny.
What qualifications did Liang Jin have to become a partner?
Based on his Fifth Rank martial artist realm?
Or based on the group of useless slaves under his command?
If it wasn't for Cang Du's sake, Liang Jin wouldn't even have the chance to enter this tent to speak with the Great Snow Mountain Sect's higher-ups.
Liang Jin looked at Bai Qiuying in the main seat.
A Peak Lord couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to shout:
"Hey! Meng Xinghun!"
"Don't you have any self-awareness? Being polite and asking you to leave is already giving you enough face."
At this time.
Bai Qiuying shouted:
"Sit down!"
"Does this old woman need to teach you again about the Great Snow Mountain Sect's way of treating guests?"
The Peak Lord could only apologize to Bai Qiuying and shut up and sit back in his seat.
Bai Qiuying then turned her gaze to Liang Jin, smiling helplessly:
"Young Hero Meng, you should still go down first."
"Some things, are indeed not for people of your level and status to know."
"The more you know, the worse it will be for you."
"This is for your own good."
How could Liang Jin be easily dismissed by these few words?
His eyes narrowed slightly.
Since the Great Snow Mountain Sect didn't need him.
Then Liang Jin shifted his gaze to Cang Du:
"Lord Cang, what is your opinion?"
"I think we've come all this way together, you should tell me everything now."
Cang Du looked a little embarrassed.
He coughed dryly and said:
"Young Hero Meng, this official is indeed grateful for your companionship along the way."
"But now, you should indeed go and taste the Great Snow Mountain Sect's fine wine first, and temporarily avoid us."
Liang Jin couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
This Cang Du, sought him out when he needed him.
Now that he had such a powerful partner as the Great Snow Mountain Sect, he began to despise Liang Jin.
Liang Jin sighed:
"Lord Cang, I can avoid you."
"But if that's the case, then the cooperation we agreed upon earlier will probably have to end."
The people present couldn't help but let out another burst of snickers.
In this world, the most important thing is to know one's own position and value.
The value of a Fifth Rank martial artist like Liang Jin was to help Cang Du reach this place smoothly.
For what came next, Liang Jin could no longer play any role.
And thus lost his value.
Without value, don't take yourself too seriously.
Cang Du looked at Liang Jin and sighed, he said:
"I'm sorry, Young Hero Meng."
"My promise still stands, in the future, if you or your friends encounter trouble in the Great Qian, you can still come to me."
"I will do my best to help."
He was already politely refusing.
Cang Du did need Liang Jin's help before.
At that time, Cang Du was facing the threat of a Fourth Rank Peak martial artist, and he needed Liang Jin as a helper.
But having arrived here, which was the key destination of Cang Du's mission, he had also obtained the promise and help of the Great Snow Mountain Sect Leader.
Liang Jin at this time, was no longer qualified to be on an equal footing with him.
Liang Jin laughed loudly:
"Okay, I understand."
"That's good too."
"Sect Leader Bai, Lord Cang, I will formally withdraw."
"From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other, I'm sorry, I won't keep you company."
Originally thought it was a three-party team, jointly clearing a dungeon.
Now that they had reached the dungeon entrance, his teammates began to dislike him?
That's good, I'm leaving the team!
Without the constraints of the team, Liang Jin could finally be truly unscrupulous!
When the time comes, don't regret it.