In the quiet chamber, Zhou Chun rubbed his forehead, slightly furrowed his brows, and voiced his new perspective.
But in his heart, he actually favored the second method he had suggested.
The reason was simple: eliminating the insect plague a day earlier would reduce the losses suffered by the Human Clan.
Furthermore, setting aside the feasibility of the first method, even if it were possible, it was estimated not to be something that could be achieved in mere ten days or half a month.
However, he knew that his current role was to serve as a strategist for Zhou Mingde, and the purpose of a strategist was to provide relevant suggestions.
Your journey continues on freewebnovel
As for which method to use, that should be decided by Zhou Mingde.
Therefore, even with a personal preference, Zhou Chun would not intentionally only suggest the method he favored.
This was also a reason why both Zhou Mingde and Zhou Daoyi liked him.
When it came to matters affecting the clan’s interests, he always managed to analyze rationally and offer useful advice, and often, he could offer innovative suggestions.
After hearing Zhou Chun’s two suggestions, Zhou Mingde only pondered briefly before slightly shaking his head and saying, "Researching a new potion formula ourselves takes too much time and is riddled with too many uncertainties, indeed not the best strategy."
"However, claiming that the potion formula is a family legacy isn’t appropriate either, it cannot withstand scrutiny, especially not by the Green Lotus Temple!"
At this point, he took a deep breath, and then sighed deeply, "It seems we have no choice but to reveal the existence of the Underground Mausoleum!"
The poison formula was indeed obtained from the Underground Mausoleum, which was actually not something entirely indefensible.
The only thing that needed to be concealed was the fact that the Tomb Master, Han Yuan, experimented with cultivating Demon Insects through Taboo Arts.
The research notes of Han Yuan and the inheritances of the Taboo Arts from the Thousand Spirit Sect absolutely had to remain a secret!
Luckily, all the relics left by Han Yuan had ended up in the hands of Zhou Mingde.
Even Ruan Hongzhuang, who had escaped by a stroke of luck that day, did not know the surname or the origins of the Tomb Master.
She only knew that the Tomb Master was a Golden Core Stage Cultivator skilled in Beast Taming and Insect Expelling Techniques.
In this manner, if only the things that could bear scrutiny were revealed, it ought to be possible to explain away.
Upon hearing Zhou Mingde’s words, Zhou Chun immediately understood his intentions and promptly said, "If we proceed according to your method, Supreme Elder, then we must carefully inspect the classics that we plan to expose, we must not let anyone find any hints of our concealment from these classics!"
"Indeed a thorough inspection is necessary!"
Zhou Mingde deeply agreed, nodding his head, and then brought out all the collected classics, together with Zhou Chun, they thoroughly inspected them.
Thus, after three days and nights of relentless scrutiny by the two of them, they finally sifted out all the classics that could be revealed.
The classics that could be revealed mostly consisted of compendiums detailing the appearance, abilities, and habits of Demon Insects, as well as some cultivation methods for Insect Expelling Techniques, not to mention a few formulae for exterminating and repelling insects.
The classics related to the core secret techniques and Taboo Arts of the Thousand Spirit Sect were all separately stored in a Storage Pouch, and would be temporarily buried in the wilderness at a certain location.
"Alright, we have double-checked everything three times, there should be no issues."
In the quiet chamber, after the third review of those selected classics that could be revealed, Zhou Mingde finally relaxed and nodded, confirming there were no problems.
This was a matter of great importance and he could not afford to be anything less than cautious.
If an error occurred in this matter, not only would their contribution of the medicine be completely nullified, but there was also a considerable risk of grave danger!
"Since there are no issues, when do you plan to set out, Supreme Elder, and how will you proceed?"
Zhou Chun looked at the pile of classics in front of him, but he was asking about the next steps.
Hearing his question, Zhou Mingde pondered briefly before quickly answering, "I will rest for a day to regain my energy and then head to the Glory Country to meet with Master Shanyang of the Green Lotus Temple and report the situation to him."
At this, as if remembering something, he suddenly said to Zhou Chun, "Just in case, copy these classics and carry them on you, along with the two Dharma Treasures, and then conceal yourself somewhere else alone."
"If I succeed in meeting the Nascent Soul True Person, I will naturally come to find you. If you do not see me return, immediately go back to the family and report everything to Daoyi, and arrange for the clan members to take refuge in the wilderness!"
His arrangement clearly indicated that he was worried Master Shanyang might try to silence him to claim all the credit for himself.
Although the likelihood of this was actually quite slim.
When Zhou Chun heard his words, he didn’t say much, simply nodding solemnly, "Junior understands."
Then, Zhou Mingde went to rest, while Zhou Chun alone made rubbings to copy those classics.
The next evening, after resting for a day, Zhou Mingde, with the original texts of the classics, set out for Glory Country.
The most uptodate nove𝙡s are published on frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓.
Zhou Chun, after giving several instructions to Zhou Jiapeng and others, also left the marketplace to find a remote mountain to live in seclusion.
Leaving aside how Zhou Chun lived in seclusion in the mountains, let’s talk about Zhou Mingde, who had left the marketplace of Dayun Nation and was speeding toward Glory Country.
Traveling day and night with his Beast Taming skills, he took less than a day to reach Glory Country.
At that time, the territory of Glory Country was overrun with Demon Insects, and Cultivators were seen everywhere exterminating them.
Zhou Mingde also inquired around to finally learn of the location of the Green Lotus Temple’s group.
According to the information he gathered, he reached the gate of a Cultivator family in Glory Country, which was said to be the current base for the Green Lotus Temple’s group’s operation against the Demon Insects.
However, after entering the family’s gates, he was not able to meet Master Shanyang right away as the latter was also out exterminating Demon Insects.
Fortunately, as Zhou Mingde had made a name for himself within the territories governed by the Green Lotus Temple, an Elder of the Purple Mansion Phase from the Temple, upon learning of his urgent matter, made arrangements for someone to contact Master Shanyang on his behalf.
Thus, after waiting for most of the day at the base, Zhou Mingde finally saw Master Shanyang return.
"Taoist Friend Zhou, you’ve hastened to see me in this place, what important matter brings you here?"
In the quiet room, Master Shanyang, dressed in a yellow Taoist robe, sat cross-legged on a couch, looking calmly at Zhou Mingde as he inquired about his purpose.
As a Cultivator who had once been sent by Qingyang Temple to preside over the "Grand Assembly of Hundred Clans", Master Shanyang had some recollections of Zhou Mingde, who, after all, had made quite an impression at that grand gathering.
Moreover, before departing, the Temple Master Qingwei had also informed him of the reason the Zhou Family had come to Yang Kingdom.
These were the reasons he had hurried back to meet with Zhou Mingde after hearing that the latter had come specifically to see him.
So, when asking about Zhou Mingde’s intention, while appearing calm on the surface, he was inwardly harboring some expectations.
About the severity of this insect plague, Master Shanyang, who had participated in the war to intercept the migration of the insect swarms, was much clearer on it than Zhou Mingde or Zhou Chun.
He was also more aware of the Human Clan’s higher-ups’ urgent desire to eradicate the plague.
Despite a glimmer of hope, Master Shanyang didn’t quite dare to believe that the Purple Mansion Phase Cultivator before him truly had a method to eliminate the insect plague.
After all, so many Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators with profound Cultivation Levels had not been able to do so, and so many talented and learned Golden Core Stage Cultivators had not yet figured out a solution, how could he hold high expectations for a Purple Mansion Phase Cultivator!
However, what Master Shanyang did not expect was that, faced with his inquiry, Zhou Mingde replied very directly, "To answer Senior, this junior has come a long way to Glory Country to meet with Senior precisely because I have found a method to restrain the Demon Insects!"
"What? What did you say?"
Master Shanyang was initially startled, then his expression changed drastically as he stared at Zhou Mingde with widened eyes, urgently saying, "Clarify your words, have you found a method to restrain the Demon Insects, or have you found the key method to eradicate the insect plague!"
Master Shanyang was hoping Zhou Mingde meant the latter, but was somewhat reluctant to believe it could be so.
Because as the Cultivators continued to exterminate Demon Insects, they had already discovered many effective methods to control them.
But a key method that could eradicate the plague had yet to be found!
Zhou Mingde naturally understood the implication of Master Shanyang’s words and quickly affirmed, "It is the key method to eradicate the plague, this junior has found a poison formula that is highly effective against Demon Insects, and I have confirmed that this poison can be produced on a large scale to massively harm the insect swarms!"
Producible on a large scale, mass destruction of the insect swarms!
Hearing Zhou Mingde’s assured tone, Master Shanyang could no longer contain the excitement in his heart. He immediately rose from the couch and hurried to Zhou Mingde’s side.