Free Web NovelChapter 357: Li Caoheng
Upon gaining entry to the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, Tang Yin stowed Li Rong’s disciple token back within his storage ring.
Subsequently, he swiftly navigated his way to the Mission Hall of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
During his journey, he passed by numerous disciples. Nevertheless, they either paid him no heed or cast scornful glances in his direction.
Based on the insights gleaned from Li Rong’s memories, Tang Yin discerned that the disciples’ wariness toward him primarily stemmed from his close familial association with his father, a Senior Disciple.
However, the disciples also deemed it unfruitful to socialise with him in the hopes of reaping benefits. They recognized that Li Rong himself had scarce resources at his disposal, rendering him incapable of extending any benefits to them.
As such, Li Rong occupied a unique position, wherein nobody found it worthwhile to engage with him. This reluctance arose not only due to his association with a Senior Disciple but also due to the apparent lack of potential benefits he could offer to them.
This was also why Li Rong had no friends or even acquaintances.
Tang Yin found satisfaction in this scenario. It meant he wouldn’t have to expend time engaging in conversations or social interactions with fellow disciples. He could promptly delve into executing his plan.
Before long, he arrived at the Mission Hall. The hall’s architecture was imposing, its form ascending like a colossal pillar into the sky. However, it paled in comparison to the structure of the Neutral Cultivation Alliance’s branch building.
A continuous flow of disciples moved hurriedly in and out of the Mission Hall. Some bore injuries, while others exhibited no apparent harm. Tang Yin paid no attention to these disciples, instead proceeding to enter the Mission Hall.
The moment he stepped into the Mission Hall, he advanced toward a counter where a portly middle-aged man was stationed. The man’s small, shrewd eyes surveyed Tang Yin with an air of indifference and impatience. freewebnoveℓ.com
"Disciple Token and Mission Slip." The corpulent clerk behind the counter demanded in a perfunctory tone.
Tang Yin disregarded the impolite demeanour of the stout counter clerk. He extracted Li Rong’s disciple token and placed it on the counter. Subsequently, he retrieved a small jade slip from his storage ring and set it beside the disciple token.
The Mission Slip was essentially a tiny jade slip encompassing comprehensive information about a mission, encompassing its specifics, prerequisites, and rewards. Moreover, it served as a means to verify the disciple who had decided to undertake the mission.
The stout clerk accepted the disciple token and mission slip, scrutinizing them closely. After a brief interval, he cast his gaze upon Tang Yin and inquired, "Where is the corpse?"
Tang Yin extracted the corpse of the Low-tier Rank 3 Demonic Beast from his storage ring and presented it to the fat clerk.
The clerk scrutinized the Demonic Beast’s remains and subsequently declared, "Satisfactory. The corpse is in acceptable condition." Following this statement, he retrieved Li Rong’s disciple token and added a certain quantity of Sect Contribution Points to it.
Without hesitation, Tang Yin retrieved Li Rong’s disciple token and exited the Mission Hall, refraining from even offering a parting word to the plump clerk.
The clerk responded with a disdainful snort as Tang Yin departed.
A subtle gleam materialized in Tang Yin’s eyes. While reclaiming Li Rong’s disciple token, he had discreetly infused a trace of energy into the corpulent clerk’s body. With a mere thought, the clerk would...
Once beyond the confines of the Mission Hall, Tang Yin commenced contemplation on certain insights he had acquired from Li Rong’s memories.
Curiously, the information he had obtained pertained to Xu Yun and Qian Zhong’s family.
However, Li Rong possessed only limited knowledge due to his low status and inconsequential power.
His knowledge was rather limited, he was aware of Qian Zhong’s recent demise and the influx of numerous disciples from the Moonlit River Sect into the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
Amidst the chatter and rumours, he had caught wind of rumours circulating regarding the Orchid Blossom Saintess’ spouse, daughter, and other kin joining the Pavilion.
Among these rumours, one stood out. A tale of the Orchid Blossom Saintess’ daughter, an exceptional beauty that had captured the attention of nearly every male cultivator within the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
A title had even been coined for her, the ’Plum Blossom Goddess’. However, owing to her elevated status and influential connections, none dared to approach her with marital intentions.
Of all the rumours, one, in particular, caught Tang Yin’s attention. A whisper that meeting the ’Plum Blossom Goddess’ could be achieved solely through chance or by formally requesting an audience with her.
Even so, both ways were nearly certain to result in disappointment. The sheer volume of individuals seeking an audience with Xu Yun was overwhelming, rendering it implausible for her to entertain every petitioner. Thus, she consistently declined the majority of disciples’ entreaties to meet her.
Alternate means to catch a glimpse of her existed, but they were limited. Beyond that, one could do little more than observe her countenance from a distance.
After brief contemplation, Tang Yin resolved to formally request a meeting with her.
Despite his awareness that his request for an audience might not be granted, Tang Yin harboured a unique message that he believed would undoubtedly prompt Xu Yun to agree to his request.
With his message meticulously formed, Tang Yin proceeded to put his plan into action.
The sole avenue for submitting a meeting request to Xu Yun was via her attendants. Yet even these attendants possessed the privilege to dismiss requests they deemed inconsequential or originating from individuals of low status.
Tang Yin understood that if Li Rong were to tender such a petition for an audience, it would not even receive the attendants’ approval, much less that of Xu Yun.
Therefore, he opted to approach Li Rong’s father. As a Senior Disciple, Li Rong’s father held a standing that surpassed the attendants’, rendering Xu Yun’s attendants incapable of refusing his request.
Without delay, Tang Yin promptly navigated his path to the Core Compound located within the confines of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
The Core Compound served as the nurturing ground for the Pavilion’s most promising and accomplished Senior Disciples. Those within the Core Compound would eventually ascend to become Elders and hold significant positions within the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
Functioning as the foundation of the Thousand Blossom Pavilion, the Core Compound played a pivotal role in the Pavilion’s sustenance. The genuine disciples of the Pavilion received meticulous cultivation resources and training there. These disciples formed the cornerstone for fostering the subsequent generation of Elders and influential figures within the Pavilion.
Naturally, Li Rong would not have been granted entry to the Core Compound on his own accord. However, it was common knowledge that his father was none other than Li Caoheng, a renowned Senior Disciple who held influence within the Core Compound.
Li Caoheng possessed an innate Tier 3 Martial Spirit known as the Hegemonic Diamond Crocodile.
From a young age, he exhibited remarkable aptitude, consistently surpassing his peers and excelling in all facets of cultivation.
In fact, his talent was so extraordinary that the Pavilion Master had once contemplated accepting Li Caoheng as a Direct Disciple. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, this deliberation was ultimately abandoned.
Li Caoheng was wholly devoted to the path of cultivation. Yet, for unknown reasons, he engaged in a relationship with a woman, leading to the birth of Li Rong.
Although he might not have held a deep affection for Li Rong, he did not neglect his responsibilities as a father. Li Caoheng assumed responsibility for Li Rong’s well-being and discreetly cared for him from the shadows.
While he did not always readily provide for Li Rong’s desires, he occasionally granted his requests if he deemed them sensible or beneficial.
Tang Yin was certain that Li Caoheng would never consent to requesting an audience with Xu Yun on behalf of Li Rong. Yet, this fact held no significance, as Tang Yin had no intention of making such a request in the first place.
’Quite a responsible parent, eh? Well too bad, Li Rong’s dead. You’ll be next, so don’t worry.’ Tang Yin snickered internally.
From the beginning, Tang Yin had no intention of requesting Li Caoheng to arrange an audience with Xu Yun. His strategy entailed assuming Li Caoheng’s identity, as he had done with Li Rong, and submitting the request personally.
Tang Yin understood that Xu Yun’s attendants lacked the authority to decline a request from an individual of Li Caoheng’s esteemed stature. Only Xu Yun herself possessed the choice to determine whether she would entertain such a meeting or not.
Normally, Xu Yun would opt to decline such invitations. However, Tang Yin had devised a unique message intended to render her refusal impossible.
While contemplating this, Tang Yin arrived at a large gate guarded by two disciples. This entrance marked the gateway to the Core Compound. The two disciples were of Spirit Ascension Realm cultivation, and they cast a cursory look at Tang Yin before addressing him, "Li Rong, returning to see your father again? Present your Disciple Token."
Tang Yin nodded and retrieved Li Rong’s disciple token, presenting it to one of the guards. They scrutinized the token before returning it to him.
"You may proceed." one of the guards stated before they stepped aside, lazily swinging open the grand gate that led to the Core Compound.
