Chapter 307: Xu Yun’s Visit
Tang Yin immediately recognized the voice, it was Xu Yun. "Enter."
With a slight smile on her face, Xu Yun opened the door and entered Tang Yin’s room.
"Big Brother Asura, how is the accommodation?" Xu Yun started with small talk first.
"It’s fine." Tang Yin responded vaguely.
"Actually, I was sent here by Mother. She told me to ask what reward you desire." Xu Yun stated with a slight chuckle.
Tang Yin immediately realised what was happening.
The Thousand Blossom Pavilion wanted to reward Tang Yin on Qian Zhong’s behalf. They would not only gain Qian Zhong’s favour, but they would also show their magnanimity to Tang Yin.
Having the favour of a Law Domain Realm cultivator was already quite a large gain, but they also wanted to recruit Tang Yin, a ’Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm’ cultivator. In exchange, they would only lose a bit of resources.
"I want something that the Thousand Blossom Pavilion cannot give, only Senior Qian Zhong has the power to provide me with what I want." Tang Yin shook his head.
Xu Yun’s expression turned to confusion. The Thousand Blossom Pavilion was a Rank 6 Organization with a Peak-stage Principle Manipulation cultivator in charge. They did not have something a Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator desired?
But then Xu Yun realised something. ’Big Brother Asura will ask for something precious. Grandpa will definitely become angry.’
"Big Brother Asura, I know this might sound rude, but Grandpa will only give you a reward based upon on the difficulty of escorting me from the Moonlit River Sect to the Thousand Blossom Pavilion. It’s best not to ask for too much." Xu Yun did not say this in arrogance, only in concern. She had seen her Grandpa become angry before, it was a scary experience for her.
"I know, but wasn’t our trip quite dangerous?" Tang Yin asked with a meaningful smile.
Xu Yun was stunned. Then she grinned in understanding. "Yes, the trip was quite dangerous. If it wasn’t for Big Brother Asura’s protection, I would have lost my life many times. Not to mention, Big Brother Asura has risked his life numerous times for me." She winked with a mischievous expression.
’Good, at least she isn’t completely dense.’ Tang Yin nodded in appreciation.
Tang Yin’s words clearly spoke, ’Tell Qian Zhong that the journey to the Thousand Blossom Pavilion was extremely perilous. Elder Liang was unconscious for most of the journey, he cannot retort your words.’
Xu Yun’s words meant, ’Of course, I’ll tell Grandpa the truth, but in an inflated manner.’
"Big Brother Asura, what reward do you want that only Grandpa can give?" Xu Yun asked in a curious manner.
"You will find out in 2 weeks." Tang Yin did not want to tell her, so he replied in a mysterious manner.
Xu Yun coldly snorted, whenever Tang Yin did not answer her question, he would never do so no matter how much she pestered him. Therefore, she saved herself the hassle of arguing with him.
"Do you want anything else?" If Xu Yun was here to only ask him to choose a reward, the Thousand Blossom Pavilion could have sent anyone. There was no need to personally send Xu Yun to ask him something this simple.
"Actually," Xu Yun blushed hard, "I want to invite Big Brother Asura to join the Thousand Blossom Pavilion."
Xu Yun could be considered as part of both the Moonlit River Sect and the Thousand Blossom Pavilion. Her father was from the Moonlit River Sect and her mother was from the Thousand Blossom Pavilion.
The Thousand Blossom Pavilion was a Rank 6 Organization that had married their Orchid Blossom Saintess to Xu Cheng, the son of the man in charge of a Rank 7 Organization.
Although the Thousand Blossom Pavilion could not be considered a Rank 7 Organization after the marriage, they still had Qian Zhong’s protection. No other Rank 6 Organization would dare to scheme against them.
In fact, the Thousand Blossom Pavilion could even be considered as the Moonlit River Sect’s most important and vital affiliate. Therefore, it did not matter whether Tang Yin joined the Thousand Blossom Pavilion or the Moonlit River Sect, he would still be under Qian Zhong’s protection.
This was the Thousand Blossom Pavilion’s reason for sending Xu Yun to recruit Tang Yin into their organization. They believed that he knew the importance of Qian Zhong’s protection and the benefits they could provide to him. They had already shown their kind attitude to him by trying to provide him with a reward in Qian Zhong’s stead.
"You want to recruit me? No thanks, I prefer my freedom as a Rogue Cultivator." Tang Yin immediately shot down her invitation.
Xu Yun was stunned, even if Tang Yin rejected her invitation, it shouldn’t have been so quick. It didn’t even seem like he thought about accepting the invitation, he instantaneously declined her after the invitation.
"Why? Is it because the Thousand Blossom Pavilion is a Rank 6 Organization? Then why not join the Moonlit River Sect instead?" Xu Yun invited him once again. It almost seemed she was desperate for him to accept the offer.
"This... I need time to think." Tang Yin did not decline this time.
Of course, he did not plan to join the Moonlit River Sect either. He still wanted his freedom. Besides, he could reach the Law Domain Realm himself, what would Qian Zhong’s protection amount to then?
He didn’t decline because of Xu Yun. It might impact her mentally which could make her hesitate to take his side, which would garner him less benefits. He could always decline after obtaining what he wanted.
"Yes, that’s fine! Take all the time you need!" Xu Yun was not disappointed. She was happy that he did not decline her again. As long as she had time, she could slowly draw Tang Yin to her side. Then they could...
"Ahem, did the Thousand Blossom Pavilion ask you to invite me to join their Organization? Or was it just you?" Tang Yin coughed awkwardly and cut off Xu Yun’s thoughts.
"Both. Mother and I both want to recruit Big Brother Asura to join us." Xu Yu stated with a smile.
’It seems that Xu Yun has told the Orchid Blossom Saintess almost everything she has witnessed about the strength I’ve displayed. They must think that I’m stronger than an average Mid-stage Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator, deeming me worthy of recruitment.’ Tang Yin deduced.
Although it may sound like recruiting a Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator regardless of their strength was worth it for every organization, this was not the case.
The organizations would need to invest a large amount of resources into the Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator. If the Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator slouched off or was practically useless, the organizations would be wasting valuable resources that they could otherwise use to recruit useful cultivators.
Besides, the organizations also needed to take care of and provide for their own cultivators. Sparing enough resources to recruit a Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator was quite difficult. Recruiting a Principle Manipulation Realm cultivator was a matter of great importance, which required the organization to be picky.
Tang Yin got up and walked over to Xu Yun, barely a metre away from her body. "Keep the earlier matter a secret between us." He whispered into her ear.
Xu Yun’s face turned beet red, and she absent-mindedly nodded.
Tang Yin went back to his original spot. "When will Senior Qian Zhong arrive at the Thousand Blossom Pavilion."
Xu Yun snapped out of her daze and regained her bearing, "Grandpa will arrive next week." She said with her head lowered.
’The Blossom Envoys said 3 weeks. Only a week has passed since. Did they lie to me?’ Tang Yin speculated, but he quickly threw this thought out of his head. They had no reason to lie to him, it simply wasn’t necessary or worth it.
"Alright, that’s good. Is there anything else you need to inform me of?" Tang Yin smiled brightly.
"Nothing else yet." Xu Yun shook her head. A slight blush was still visible on her cheeks from earlier.
After making small talk for a little while longer, Xu Yun left Tang Yin’s room.
4 days languidly flowed by.
Xu Yu visited Tang Yin once more during this time. However, she did so for herself. She only wanted to see Tang Yin again and talk to him. The Thousand Blossom Pavilion did not know about her visit.
Tang Yin did not reject or send her away, instead, he gladly welcomed her. So, the duo talked for a little while before Xu Yun left happily.
Today was a day like any other. Tang Yin was meditating atop his bed when someone knocked on his door.
"May I come in?" A charming, feminine voice rang out from behind the door.
Tang Yin frowned. He had never heard this voice before. Nevertheless, he still responded, "Enter."
A mesmerizing fragrance wafted into the room, followed by a light chuckle and a female figure.
