The Seniors Have Figured Out Our Intentions Again
Upon hearing this, Mu Rong Xue's eyes lit up.
Merging the two sects into one?
That would be a great thing!
The intelligent Mu Rong Xue instantly realized this might be related to the Senior.
Otherwise, why would they suddenly merge sects?
In fact, Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng had a simple idea.
They had both reached the Separating Spirit Realm.
With such strength in the kingdom, they could no longer be underestimated.
If they merged into one sect, even the major sects of the imperial nation would have to view them as equals.
After the merger, their ancestral patriarch would still be the Senior, and both their sects had karmic ties with the Senior!
"Once we merge, the Senior will become our ancestral patriarch. The location of our chosen sect will not be far from the Senior's town, so it will be convenient for us to visit the Senior in the future," Mu Rong Gong said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Mu Rong Xue sighed wryly.
Then she hurriedly described the ordeals she and Luo Lan Qing had experienced.
After listening, the four from Mu Rong Gong stood dazed, a sense of shock and risk arising in their hearts.
"Now that you mention it, we have indeed been too greedy! It seems we cannot frequently visit the Senior in the future!" Mu Rong Gong truly felt he had gone too far, always relying on the Senior.
Mu Rong Yunhai and the other two nodded with wry smiles.
"Then should we continue with the sect merger?"
Zhang Shaofeng began to feel it might not be possible.
Mu Rong Gong pondered for a moment, then said, "We should ask the Senior. You and I will go visit him shortly. But this time, we cannot accept any more beneficence from the Senior. We must leave him with a good impression."
Zhang Shaofeng nodded, agreeing it was reasonable.
Mu Rong Xue and the others also agreed. In fact, they had already gained a lot.
With their current cultivation, they would be considered top talents even in the imperial nation!
After discussing, Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng set off.
In the courtyard of Qing Yuan Town.
Chen Ping'an was still studying books.
Su Ling, on the other hand, happily went to cook by herself.
No matter how much Chen Ping'an wanted to help, she wouldn't let him, insisting he sit and read.
She said it was her exclusive joy...
After studying the books for a long time, Chen Ping'an came across an interesting part.
"The Heavenly Auspicious Meteorite?"
Chen Ping'an read on, and his expression became strange afterward.
It turned out this so-called auspicious meteorite was just a shooting star?
"They describe a shooting star falling with such flowery language, saying the larger it is, the greater the commotion it causes when landing, and the place it lands or the people living there will have endless prosperity and prodigies..."
Chen Ping'an shook his head with a smile, feeling this was surely a scam.
On Earth, this would be considered superstition.
When a meteor falls, it's like a bomb exploding. If it doesn't kill people, they'd have to stay in the hospital for months.
And how do they explain the extinction of dinosaurs?
Could the largest meteor in history have brought endless prosperity...?
Just as he thought of this, Chen Ping'an paused.
"Oh, wait, there might be a slight bit of truth to it."
After the dinosaurs went extinct, humans were born...
"Ahem, I'm probably overthinking it."
Chen Ping'an stopped pondering and turned the page.
At that moment, a voice sounded from outside the courtyard.
"Senior, are you there?"
Hearing this voice, Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up.
Mu Rong Gong!
He had many questions he wanted to ask them!
"I'm here, come on in!"
Outside, Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng entered the courtyard upon hearing this.
Yet seeing the terrifying existences in the courtyard, they couldn't help but feel a surge of awe.
At this moment, Chen Ping'an was sitting under the peach tree, putting down his book.
"You two have come at the right time. I actually wanted to discuss something about establishing a sect with you."
Chen Ping'an didn't want to beat around the bush, so he decided to bring it up directly.
He wanted to see if the two could help him.
If not, he would have to figure it out himself.
Or find someone else to help.
His task was quite simple - establish a sect called the Ping'an Sect, set up a mountain abode, and accept one or two disciples. That should be enough.
After completing the task, he could even disband the sect.
However.
Upon hearing this, Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng were instantly stunned.
Could it be...?!
The Senior had already figured out their intentions?!
Thinking of this, the reverence in their eyes for Chen Ping'an soared several times higher.
The Senior's deductive abilities were truly astounding!
Mu Rong Gong cupped his fist in salute to Chen Ping'an and said, "The Senior is indeed sagacious and brilliant. Our purpose in coming was to ask the Senior about merging our sects and establishing a new one! We wonder what the Senior thinks of this? If it's acceptable, we can let the Senior name the new sect. If the Senior disapproves, we will resolutely abandon this idea!"
Since the Senior had discerned their intentions, Mu Rong Gong felt there was no point in being evasive or dismissing the idea.
All he could do now was be honest.
Chen Ping'an, listening to Mu Rong Gong's words, was the one left stunned.
What?!
What did you say?!
Chen Ping'an doubted he had heard correctly.
Mu Rong Gong and the others came here to establish a new sect, and wanted him to name it?!
System, are you sure you haven't colluded with them?!
This was too much of a coincidence!!
"I can really choose the name?" Chen Ping'an swallowed and asked tentatively.
Mu Rong Gong had been a little apprehensive, but upon hearing Chen Ping'an say this, his eyes lit up as he hurriedly replied, "Of course! Since this sect will have the Senior as the ancestral patriarch, the entire sect belongs to the Senior, so the Senior should rightfully choose the name!"
Hearing these words, Chen Ping'an was both speechless and delighted.
His feelings were quite complex.
What incredible luck had he stumbled upon?
Not long ago, he had been dejected about this task!
"Very well! You two go ahead and handle it. I've already thought of a name - how about the Ping'an Sect? What do you two think?"
Chen Ping'an asked tentatively once more.
He thought the name sounded too rustic and was afraid the two might not agree.
However, upon hearing it, Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng's eyes lit up again.
The Senior truly regarded this sect as his own!
"An excellent name!" Mu Rong Gong immediately flattered him.
The reason they were merging sects was to have their sect gain more karmic ties with the Senior.
Now that the Senior had named it after himself, this was better than they could have hoped!
Seeing how happy Mu Rong Gong and Zhang Shaofeng were, Chen Ping'an was puzzled again.
Just what was the reason behind their reactions?
No, he had to clarify this time.
"Ahem, you two, there has actually been a question lingering in my mind for a long time. I don't know if you could help me understand it?"
Chen Ping'an decided to ask directly.
He wanted to know the truth.