Chapter 1043: Chapter 1043: Report (Part 1)
"Thank you, Spirit Lord!" Tian Feiming bowed deeply to Lin Ruxue, then cautiously took a seat as if walking on thin ice. However, no sooner had he sat down than he stood up again to express his gratitude, for at the moment he settled, Lin Xunrou happened to enter from outside carrying a tea tray, setting one cup beside Teacher Lin Ruxue and offering the other respectfully to Tian Feiming.
Lin Ruxue could command Lin Xunrou like a servant without a second thought, but Tian Feiming dared not, even though his status was higher. As head of the Immortal Palace, Lin Xunrou was also one of Lin Ruxue’s trusted disciples and the Child of Origin, with limitless potential. Therefore, he received the teacup hastily with both hands, thanking profusely, feeling undeserving.
"Why feel undeserving? The Mo Sect has stood in the Daoist Realm for thousands of years, earning great achievements for stabilizing the Immortal Palace and the Daoist Realm. This cup of tea is well-deserved, and moreover, you’ve all worked hard during this period," Lin Ruxue said, raising a hand to stop Tian Feiming, whose eyes brimmed with emotion and tears after hearing these words, from kneeling to express gratitude, then continued, "Tell me, is Pei Yan really so formidable?"
"Spirit Lord, Pei Yan’s combat strength was evident to all before. Even with his original mechanical body, he could roam unhindered across the world. This time, after undergoing thorough modification and refined upgrades by the Five Great Realms, he has become a masterpiece embodying the strengths of all five families." Tian Feiming wiped away tears from the corner of his eyes and said with emotion, "Forgive my blunt words; aside from Spirit Lord personally intervening or facing several Elemental Masters from the realms together, I can’t think of anyone who could stand against him. We’ve created a monster."
"Oh! Not even my disciple Yiqiu?" Lin Ruxue raised the teacup, then set it down again, looking at Tian Feiming with interest.
"Er~." This question left Tian Feiming temporarily speechless, awkwardly glancing at Lin Xunrou, who stood silently smiling behind Lin Ruxue, unsure how to respond.
"Speak honestly, I want to know the truth without concealment. My disciple is generous enough to accept it," Lin Ruxue reassured, sensing his hesitation.
"Uh, Spirit Lord’s disciple is naturally a prodigy! I believe under Spirit Lord’s guidance, they will have limitless prospects in the future, and by then, when facing Pei Yan, the odds of winning will be high."
"Hehehe!" Lin Ruxue chuckled upon hearing this, Tian Feiming’s words were diplomatic yet clear, future potential yes, present, no.
After laughing, Lin Ruxue saw Tian Feiming’s slight fear, sipped lightly from the tea cup and calmly said, "You need not worry; you have done well this time, and I am very pleased! During this alteration process, did you gain any insights? Can we replicate a Pei Yan in the Daoist Realm?"
"Very difficult!" Lin Ruxue’s words struck Tian Feiming’s concern, he shook his head with a bitter smile, "This time we’ve gained a lot. For the first time, several realms discussed extensively in mechanical and alchemy techniques, which enriched our respective technical development with new knowledge. My Mo Sect benefited greatly, breaking through many stagnations in mechanical techniques within the sect, crafting a batch of new mechanical puppets with decent combat strength for the Immortal Palace is feasible, but creating another Pei Yan is almost impossible. His existence has its own... "
Recalling words from discussions with Engineer Li, Tian Feiming summarized, "He has unique traits and chance occurrences, making him an unreplicable existence. The same technical fusion wouldn’t even produce another in the Foundation Realm."
Listening to Tian Feiming occasionally mentioning new terms not used in the Daoist Realm, Lin Ruxue knew he had indeed gained much new knowledge recently, nodded in satisfaction saying, "Not being able to produce another is also good; this one is troublesome enough! Through this cooperation, you should recognize that the Foundation Realm has its unique strengths, so you must maintain closer exchanges in the future. Strive to learn extensively in such techniques, and concerning the investigation hall’s requests, provide guidance while safeguarding the Daoist Realm’s core secrets. The Blood Sha can integrate various strengths; we mustn’t be stagnant anymore!"
"Spirit Lord is wise!"
"Following this match, I intend to initiate a thorough investigation within the Immortal Palace. The investigation hall will assign people to oversee all aspects, arrangements have been made. During this investigation, I hope your Mo Sect can cooperate covertly with this team," Lin Ruxue spoke, standing up, approaching Tian Feiming, delivering the untouched tea he had placed on the table, directly into his hands.
Seeing the tea before him, Tian Feiming slipped from his seat to the ground, his knees bending, receiving the teacup overhead and then downing it in one gulp, then prostrated in gratitude.
Tian Feiming wasn’t thanking the tea itself, but Lin Ruxue’s words. At this turbulent time in the Immortal Palace, Lin Ruxue’s two gestures of offering tea today, along with the words, evidently marked the Mo Sect as allies, shifting slightly the sword perpetually hovering above the Mo Sect’s heads. As for who Lin Ruxue will target next within the sects, that’s beyond his concern.
Lin Ruxue didn’t glance again at the kneeling Tian Feiming, returning to the window to gaze outside at Pei Yan, mumbling to himself, "Pei Yan at this age should not be married yet. Would he agree to an alliance with our investigation hall through marriage, with that girl Jun Zhao?"
Meanwhile, Lin Xunrou behind Lin Ruxue blushed deeply, and in another room, the supreme K of the Magic Realm stood behind the furious Flamel, having asked Azote from the Alchemist Association the same question, receiving the same answer. However, unlike before, Flamel asked if any covert modifications were made during Pei Yan’s alterations.
"No," Azote replied calmly.
"Why would you not seize this chance, truly reforming him!" Flamel shouted in question.
Azola bowed his head silently without replying, K sighed, waving for him to leave, and after he exited the room, K scoffed in dissatisfaction saying, "I prohibited tampering; several top Mechanical Masters were present, plus Lin Junzhao inside Pei Yan, tampering? Do you think they are fools? Would you let slip a disgrace to our Magic Realm?"
After being reprimanded by the teacher, Flamel deflated instantly but still discontent, sulkingly said, "But even without tampering, there’s no need to assist him! Teacher, you’re aware of his grudge with our Magic Realm."
"His grudge with our Magic Realm, I see it’s rather your grudge against him!" K looked at Flamel mockingly.
