147: Please, Ancestor, appear!

Hearing this, Zhou Leren seemed thoughtful.

Back then, in order for his family to obtain the Legacy of the Puhua Yuanlun Scripture, he had gained an understanding of the four major Sects of Qianmo Valley.

This Jinyuan Sect was originally the strongest Sect among the four Sects in Qianmo Valley.

Although all four Sects had produced a Golden Core Stage True Person, over the long years of their Legacy, their respective Legacies were incomplete, naturally making it impossible to achieve a Golden Core Breakthrough.

He hadn't expected that the Jinyuan Sect, having acquired the Legacies of two Sects, would take this crucial step and produce another Golden Core Stage True Person.

"Jinyuan Sect, newly entered Golden Core..."

Zhou Leren felt indecisive.

At the level of Golden Core, it was no longer something he could interfere with now.

"Old Ancestor, what should I do?"

This matter was too significant for Zhou Leren to decide on his own, so he spoke internally to the precious bead that nurtured wind and rain inside his body.

Hearing this, a faint snake shadow flashed within the wind and rain pearl.

"What are your thoughts?"

Mo Xuan's deep voice emerged from the wind and rain pearl, imprinted upon Zhou Leren's Sea of Consciousness.

"I..."

Zhou Leren showed no surprise that the wind and rain pearl could speak.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally made up his mind.

"I want to help Master this time."

Zhou Leren whispered this internally to the wind and rain pearl.

"Then go ahead and do it."

Mo Xuan's words resonated in Zhou Leren's heart.

After speaking, the snake shadow disappeared.

Zhou Leren felt settled and let out a long breath.

With the Old Ancestor's support, he had no further worries.

"However, I still need to plan carefully. It would be best if this matter could be resolved without forming any enmity."

Although he intended to help Elder Qingshuang, the Zhou Family's importance always came first in his heart.

If it weren't for seeing Elder Qingshuang so stubbornly defending the Crescent Moon Sect, he probably would have directly acted, kidnapping Elder Qingshuang and Jing Ya to avoid the turmoil facing the Crescent Moon Sect.

"Leave this matter to me to resolve."

Zhou Leren whispered this to Jiang Weirou, who seemed hopeful yet frantically tried to hide her emotions.

"Ah!"

Jiang Weirou was somewhat incredulous, a hint of disbelief showing in her eyes.

How could she possibly want to become a Dao Companion with the notorious grandson of the Jinyuan Sect's Golden Core True Person?

"Is he doing this for me?"

Jiang Weirou's heart was suddenly in turmoil. Remembering the words the Xianyue Sect Master had just spoken, she felt momentarily lost.

"Junior Sister Jiang, Junior Sister Jiang?"

Seeing the constant change in Jiang Weirou's expression, Zhou Leren felt puzzled.

He had only said one sentence, yet why had Jiang Weirou turned out like this?

Shouldn't she be providing him with more intelligence about the Jinyuan Sect at a time like this, so he could better deal with them?

"Senior Brother Zhou, please speak."

Jiang Weirou regained her composure, her Face flushed.

"Junior Sister Jiang, please tell me the situation regarding the Jinyuan Sect..."

Zhou Leren had not finished speaking.

Outside the Crescent Moon Sect's Grand Array, a voice boomed throughout the entire Crescent Moon Sect.

"Xianyue Sect Master, how dare you invite Cultivators to assist you!"

Outside the Array, several figures stood in the Void Realm. Behind them were several spirit boats, filled with Disciples wearing the Jinyuan Sect's uniform.

The leader looked middle-aged and shouted loudly; he was precisely the Sect Head of the Jinyuan Sect, a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

Beside him, four Foundation Establishment Cultivators stood silently, and the grandson of the Golden Core True Person was among them.

Zhou Leren's entry into Qianmo Valley and his visit to the Crescent Moon Sect were spotted by the Jinyuan Sect's spies posted outside the Crescent Moon Sect, who mistakenly thought he was a Cultivator invited by the Xianyue Sect Master to deal with the Jinyuan Sect.

They immediately rushed to send the message back to the Jinyuan Sect.

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate was furious. He had already been generous enough to give the Crescent Moon Sect two months, yet the Crescent Moon Sect not only failed to comply but even thought of resisting stubbornly. They truly didn't know their place.

Inside the main hall, Elder Qingshuang's expression changed drastically. They were still half a month short of the deadline, so why had they arrived today?

Looking at the unconscious Xianyue Sect Master, Elder Qingshuang sighed deeply. Her resolve hardened. A brilliant blue longsword appeared in her hand, which she gripped tightly before turning and flying out of the main hall.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

Seeing Zhou Leren's figure, Elder Qingshuang's expression shifted slightly. She did not want to involve Zhou Leren in the feud between the two Sects.

Although she already knew Zhou Leren's identity.

But the Zhou Family was the Zhou Family, and Zhou Leren was Zhou Leren.

The two could not be equated.

Zhou Leren did not reply, only nodded at Huan Bi behind him. Then, the man and the snake flew out towards the area beyond the Array.

Elder Qingshuang cursed inwardly.

"Still the same as before, refusing to listen to advice."

When she had tried to advise the eight-year-old Zhou Leren back then, he had been the same—unmoved and resolute.

After so many years, he was still exactly the same.

Elder Qingshuang sighed helplessly and could only chase after Zhou Leren.

Jiang Weirou's expression shifted slightly, and then she followed as well.

Outside the Crescent Moon Sect's Grand Array.

The figures of three people and one snake appeared.

Zhou Leren stepped forward and bowed, a token appearing in his hand, which he tossed towards the leading Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate.

He announced:

"Zhou Leren of the Zhou Family greets all Fellow Daoists of the Jinyuan Sect."

When the five Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Jinyuan Sect saw the figures, one of them was about to launch an attack but then heard Zhou Leren's words. His expression changed, and he swallowed the words he was about to speak.

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate's expression shifted slightly as he took the token into his hand.

The token was ancient and made of excellent material. One side bore a dark snake pattern, and the other side held a seal character: Zhou.

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate examined it for a moment, confirming in his heart that this must be the token of the Zhou Family from Qingyuan Town.

Although Qianmo Valley was not located within Huichuan Prefecture, they had naturally investigated the surrounding Golden Core Stage powers thoroughly.

If they accidentally provoked one of these unprovokable powers, it could bring about the ruin of their Sect.

"The Zhou Family..."

"This matter might be tricky now."

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate felt somewhat troubled.

However, a smile appeared on his Face. He handed the token back and returned the bow, saying:

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zhou. I have long heard of the great reputation of the Zhou Family, and I am finally fortunate enough to meet a distinguished Disciple of the Zhou Family. You are truly extraordinary."

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate offered his compliments subtly.

Zhou Leren quickly returned the courtesy, also offering a round of praise to the Jinyuan Sect.

A moment later, the Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate asked casually:

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, may I ask the purpose of your visit?"

Zhou Leren's heart tightened. They had finally gotten to the main point.

Behind him, Elder Qingshuang and the others watched Zhou Leren interacting with the Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate. None of them spoke, allowing Zhou Leren to take the lead.

"Sect Head Gao, I have an old acquaintance with Elder Qingshuang of the Crescent Moon Sect, and I once received a considerable favor from her."

"As Fellow Daoist knows, we who practice Cultivation clearly distinguish between favors and grudges."

"Since I have received Elder Qingshuang's favor, and I happened to stumble into this situation, I can only shamelessly ask Fellow Daoist for a favor."

"I hope the two families can reconcile."

After Zhou Leren finished speaking, he bowed once more toward the Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate.

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate hesitated. Rumor had it that the Zhou Family's Old Ancestor Mo was not someone to be trifled with.

"Why not give him Face, and then make other plans after this person leaves."

The Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate made his decision. The smile on his Face remained, and just as he was about to agree to Zhou Leren, a voice traveled from afar.

"A mere junior dares to speak carelessly about my Sect's affairs!"

As the voice faded, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate.

"Grand Elder!"

Seeing the newcomer, everyone from the Jinyuan Sect quickly bowed to him; the Sect Master of Jinyuan Gate was no exception.

"It's over..."

The hope that had just arisen in Elder Qingshuang's heart was shattered. With the Golden Core True Person arriving personally, even Zhou Leren's intervention would likely be ineffective.

Zhou Leren's expression changed. He bowed deeply and shouted loudly:

"I request the Old Ancestor to appear!"