Once these words came out, even the Clan Head Gongyi Yan couldn't help looking over: "What Tianheng means is…"
He certainly understood that, although his eldest son was quite a schemer, he definitely wouldn't neglect the Clan. Such a decision must have a cause.
After Gongyi Zhuoyue watched the various performances of his beloved grandson, his belief in him was even more absolute. At this moment, he lowered a palm and totally suppressed the other elders' commotion.
At the same time, he also stated in a loud voice: "Calm down, and listen to my grandson's explanation!"
Those elders were also the ones with the highest seniority. After hearing what was said, besides a small restless minority, who once inwardly thought that the Clan Head's calculative eldest son h.o.a.rded resources for his frail body, the rest controlled themselves.
Everyone all simultaneously looked over at Gongyi Tianheng.
Tianheng smiled: "The Qingyun Sect is too enormous, and we are too insignificant. The situation there hasn't even been a.n.a.lyzed yet. If a bunch of the Clan's outstanding children were taken over at this point in time, when we encounter something unexpected, it will be greatly detrimental to the Clan."
The elders listened and felt that, although it was somewhat justified, it definitely wasn't enough to convince them.
Just then, an elder said: "Opportunities are seldom. Even though there are some risks, we should give it our best shot at least once so we don't fail to live up to the core values of a martial artist."
Another elder said: "Life and death are ruled by fate. If we don't even dare try, how can we achieve supremacy along the martial way?"
Yet another said: "It really isn't like we're sending off all the outstanding youngsters. We're just selecting a couple. Even if there were obstructions, they shouldn't be likely to suffer serious injuries."
Once these elders spoke one after another, Tianheng restated: "Respected elders, everyone's tensions are high. I'm traveling to feel out the sect's situation. Once people's hearts have a difference in opinion, it'll be easy for others to take advantage of. Although the Clan's children are close to one another, going without careful consideration is still inappropriate."
When the elders heard this, their brows furrowed.
Those bluntly spoken words just now indicated that Tianheng's fellow peers from the Clan might not follow instructions and cause trouble for him…
Gu Zuo internally sighed. Big brother, this is too forthcoming. Perhaps obstructions are a certainty, but speaking tactfully will make people a little more receptive.
As a matter of fact, was it so strange for the elders to think about obtaining benefits? While that so-called difference in opinion in people's hearts was a possibility, they would totally express the obedience of their descendants — But without waiting for the elder's objections, Tianheng once again opened his mouth: "In the early stages, I will only be an outer sect disciple. From the words of those three envoys, there are very many ways of handling things in the sect. For a nominal disciple who'll be following me, I'm afraid that even losing their life will be very ordinary."
He continued: "The manpower I'm bringing for this trip will be simplified as much as possible. My power at hand will naturally grow when I succeed in raising my rank to inner sect disciple, or even core disciple or apprentice… And since an outer sect disciple can bring ten nominal disciples, the number of helpers will certainly increase after I rise in rank. At that time, my power will be able to protect the peers of my Clan more easily."
After listening, those elders who were originally unwilling finally looked pensive and calmed down.
The eldest young master's words were indeed somewhat reasonable.
Gongyi Yan listened, and felt a little regret in his heart.
How complicated was the situation in the sect? Once his eldest son went, Gongyi Yan wouldn't know how much time his eldest son would stay in power. The Gongyi Clan couldn't wait. Even if this generation wasn't successful, there'd inevitably be a descendant among the growing generations who could overtake the others. Merely, his second son Tianyang might lose this opportunity.
However, after having second thoughts, Gongyi Yan set this matter aside.
His eldest son was so smart. How would anyone know if he couldn't succeed within a couple years? Even if he couldn't do it and Tianyang really lost that chance, under Tianheng's remaining power, he could stably claim the position of Clan Head. There was a way forward. After all, once Tianheng left for the sect and experienced a wider world, he most likely wouldn't want to become the Clan Head… As for Tianteng, he was still too young. After growing up, it could be a.s.sumed that it wouldn't be a missed opportunity.
There were all sorts of internal relationships that were difficult to deal with. After reconsidering things, Gongyi Yan had a clear understanding.
Those elders also thought the same.
Only, someone still asked: "Then, how does the eldest young master want to handle these spots?"
Gongyi Tianheng smiled: "The two leaders of my subordinate Tianlong Guard each have a placement. Another is for my adoptive younger brother Ah Zuo. He possesses a great gift as a pharmacist and is also very young. He can go with me to be educated at the sect, which will add a high level pharmacist to our Clan."
His voice fell, and quite a few gazes uniformly looked towards Gu Zuo.
Gu Zuo just felt his hair stand on end. It wasn't good to be stared at by everyone. He couldn't help shouting in his mind immediately: My eyesight's not too good at reading the mood. Big brother, save me!
In his mind, Tianheng broke into laughter and placatingly said: Ah Zuo, don't panic. There's no problem.
Gu Zuo took a deep breath.
At this time, what he was actually thinking about even more was… When all was said and done, was he really going to go with his big brother to the sect?
Still, he was very confused and hesitant over what to do.
Merely, this definitely wasn't the time to talk about the issue…
Sure enough, after the elders discussed with each other on the side, despite not witnessing how extraordinary Gh Zuo's talent in medicine refinement was, the spots were Tianheng's in the end. No matter if it were the Tianlong Guard leaders or Gu Zuo, it seemed they were all Tianheng's underlings. Bringing them along on this foray was within his rights. As a result, even though their hearts still lamented over the remaining spots, there was nothing more to be said — In any case, weren't their descendants, including Tianheng's younger brother Tianyang, all not going?
Since it was like this, anything else they said would be pointless!
However, Tianheng's portrayal of their future prospects…were ones they heavily antic.i.p.ated.
Everything was for the continuation and glory of the Clan.
Everything was for sake of pa.s.sing on the torch to the next generation. The students would surpa.s.s their teachers.
After returning to Tianheng's courtyard, two people sat across from each other.
At this time, Gu Zuo didn't have any interest in silently mocking the elders in his heart like before. Rather, by looking at his dear big brother, he'd already guessed what was up.
Tianheng faintly smiled: "Ah Zuo, I intend on taking you with me to the sect. What do you think?"
He paused a bit, "I know you aren't fond of moving beyond your comfort zone. The road to the sect is long, and I'm afraid of leaving you with misgivings. Only, it's apparent to me that whether for a pharmacist or martial artist, if you only focus internally and disregard the outside world, you won't be able to advance. With Ah Zuo's inheritance, being in the Cangyun Empire will be like using a talented person for an insignificant position. Also, for Ah Zuo to take care of me, my body cannot be separated from you."
Mentioning this, Tianheng stopped once more to let Ah Zuo ruminate. After that, he said: "Naturally, if Ah Zuo really doesn't want to go, then I reluctantly won't either. At that time, I'll entrust Ah Zuo to Tianyang and father. They'll watch over you, and Ah Zuo can properly find a place to settle down. Another thing…"
When he said this, he called out, "Dragon One."
After he returned to the Gongyi Mansion, he already dispatched people to have Dragon One rush over from the villa and bring things that should be brought.
At this moment, the black clothed person's silhouette appeared, and deferentially handed over an object.
Tianheng personally placed it in Gu Zuo's hands: "This is Ah Zuo's bonus for more than a year's work. It's all here."
Gu Zuo stared distractedly at the thing he took.
Actually, he didn't know that there was still this…
Soon after, Gu Zuo lowered his head to take a look. Unexpectedly, it was a ledger. He opened it up and inside were all kinds of densely-packed numbers. For the most part, every time he sold a medicinal pill, he received twenty percent of the income. With the acc.u.mulation over this time period, there was, perhaps, one million gold.
Indeed, in all his years of life, he'd never seen so much gold.
Gu Zuo's heart suddenly thumped very quickly.
In spite of everything, it really belonged to him!
Originally, he previously told his big brother there was no need. Yet, Tianheng still gave him a cut of the profits…
In addition, Gu Zuo had a clear understanding now that a pharmacist like him who was supplied all his medicinal ingredients by a Clan normally would only receive ten percent of the profits. Twenty percent was as rare as a phoenix feather; it was extremely rare.
Sure, he had an inheritance. And sure, his current level was very good. However, when he set a contract with his big brother, he was already prepared to get nothing — Let alone that he could still extract medicinal qi for cultivation, he never expected that his business savvy big brother wouldn't take advantage of the situation by not giving him any bonuses. On the contrary, he presented the greatest sincerity!
For a moment, Gu Zuo's heart was inevitably moved.
From what could be seen by the record's timestamps, his salary was already like this ever since the first cauldron of medicinal pills he refined… Even though he'd yet to reveal more at that time.
Gu Zuo's heart wavered.
Should he go or not?
That Gongyi Tianheng spoke again: "This has one million gold. If Ah Zuo desires to smoothly and steadily pa.s.s your days here, I can give Ah Zuo another million gold as well as the unequivocal friendship between me and Ah Zuo. The Tianlong Guard can keep collecting medicinal ingredients for Ah Zuo, but if there are impediments, Ah Zuo can also purchase them himself. When that moment comes, leave it to the Tianlong Guard's methods to stand in for Ah Zuo when it gets sold. Only, if it's like this, Ah Zuo needs to prepare medicinal decoctions and cuisines for me every day. I can have Dragon One come by to fetch them, and Dragon Two… As before, he will stay by Ah Zuo's side to act as your protector."
Hearing how thoughtful Tianheng's arrangement for Gu Zuo was, Gu Zuo's heart couldn't help wavering even more.
In fact, he knew that his big brother's statements were very reasonable. Moreover, he developed all kinds of apprehensions long ago; whether if it were based on sentiment or rationality, he clearly understood that sticking with his big brother would be the most advantageous.
Otherwise, if his big brother weren't here, would the people of the Gongyi Clan really give him the greatest aid? If he refined medicine just like before, could he genuinely be protected? He didn't have his big brother's meticulous mind. Would he really able to conceal what he was hiding?
Therefore…
He'd better go.
He had faith in Tianheng's capabilities. He would shine no matter the location. Even if there were some dangers, so long as he followed Tianheng closely, he was much safer than muddling along by himself.
After slowly convincing himself in his heart, Gu Zuo's courage was raised a tiny bit.
At this time, a line of words once again appeared in his mind.
[Compulsory mission: Follow the patron to the Qingyun Sect.]
[Mission props: >.]
[Completion method: Arbitrary.]
[Completion time: One month.]
[Failure penalty: Obliteration.]
Gu Zuo: "…"
Actually, he was just about to accept.
He should say that the system was truly good at understanding others… Sigh.
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