239: Meet Taoist Yunlan

Liu Tianfeng continued, “That day, I was strolling in Yunlan City and accidentally saw Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen bullying a weak Cultivator. I couldn't stand by and watch, so I intervened and rescued that Cultivator. I didn't expect that I would offend Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen because of this, and at that time, his cultivation was only that of an Early-Stage Golden Core cultivator. Who knew, sigh!”

Lin Feng didn't respond, signaling for him to continue. Liu Tianfeng sighed and went on, “Although Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen was only at the Early stage Golden Core at the time, he had a powerful force behind him—a major aristocratic family in Yunlan City called the Feng family. The Feng family wields immense power in Yunlan City and is deeply entrenched. A small Loose Cultivator like me simply couldn't contend with them. I originally thought the matter was over, but I didn't expect Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen to be so narrow-minded. He held a grudge against me and repeatedly caused me trouble. Recently, he even gathered some people, intending to harm me. In desperation, I had no choice but to seek a powerful Sect as a backer, hoping to resolve this grievance.”

After listening to Liu Tianfeng's account, Lin Feng pondered for a moment. The Feng family of Yunlan City... Yunlan City is already considered a large city among the Human Race cities on the Demon Spirit Continent, but City Lord Real Person Yunlan is only at the same Realm as him, both at the Mid stage of the Yuanying Realm. As for the Feng family, Lin Feng tried to recall information about them in his mind, but there was very little, only knowing that it was an influential aristocratic family in Yunlan City.

Lin Feng secretly mused that if Liu Tianfeng's words were true, then Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen having the Feng family as his backing was indeed a troublesome matter. However, Lin Feng also knew that grievances and entanglements in the Cultivation World were inherently complex, and offending people was inevitable. The key was how to respond.

He looked at Liu Tianfeng and slowly said, “City Lord Liu, you have offended Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen, and with the Feng family as his backing, it is indeed a tricky situation. However, our Qingyun Sect is not a soft persimmon to be bullied. As long as you sincerely pledge allegiance, we will naturally provide you with protection.”

Liu Tianfeng's expression became solemn upon hearing this. He said, “Grand Elder Lin, rest assured. Although I, Liu Tianfeng, am down and out, I am a man of principles. I am joining the Qingyun Sect to seek a better development opportunity, not to cause trouble for the Sect. I will definitely abide by the Qingyun Sect's rules and do my best for the Sect.”

Lin Feng nodded slightly upon hearing this, and his impression of Liu Tianfeng improved a bit. He said, “Since City Lord Liu says so, our Qingyun Sect naturally welcomes your joining. However, regarding the matter of you offending Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen, I will personally handle it.”

Liu Tianfeng's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this, and he quickly said, “Grand Elder Lin, it's wonderful that you are willing to resolve this matter. I, Liu Tianfeng, am eternally grateful.”

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, “City Lord Liu, there's no need to be so polite. Since our Qingyun Sect has decided to take you in, we will naturally support you wholeheartedly. However, you must also remember that from now on, you are a member of the Qingyun Sect and must abide by the Sect's rules, never doing anything that harms the Sect's interests.”

Liu Tianfeng's expression became serious upon hearing this. He said, “Grand Elder Lin, rest assured, I, Liu Tianfeng, will always remember this, abide by the Sect's rules, and do my best for the Sect. Also, please don't call me City Lord anymore. Besides my family, I don't have any power now. You can just call me Tianfeng.”

Lin Feng laughed heartily upon hearing this, patted Liu Tianfeng's shoulder, and said, “Good, Tianfeng. Since you have decided to join the Qingyun Sect, then we are family. There's no need to be so polite; from now on, you can call me Brother Lin.”

Liu Tianfeng felt a surge of emotion upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to value him so highly, willing to treat him as an equal. He quickly said, “Brother Lin, you are truly too kind. How can I, Liu Tianfeng, be worthy of being treated as your equal?”

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, “Tianfeng, there's no need to be so modest. Putting everything else aside, just based on how you looked after me back then, now that you are in trouble, I, Lin Feng, naturally cannot stand by. Our Qingyun Sect welcomes your joining, and we hope you can find new development opportunities here.”

Liu Tianfeng's expression became excited upon hearing this. He said, “Brother Lin, I, Liu Tianfeng, will never forget your great kindness. From now on, I will do my best for the Qingyun Sect to repay your benevolence.”

Lin Feng smiled and nodded, his impression of Liu Tianfeng improving further. He knew that although Liu Tianfeng was down and out, that was only relative. After nearly a hundred years, Liu Tianfeng was no longer the Early-Stage Golden Core cultivator he once was. He was now at the Peak of the Middle Stage Golden Core Realm, just one step away from entering the Late stage of the Golden Core Realm. Such a cultivation level, within the Qingyun Sect, apart from him, there were only three Early-Stage Golden Core. Moreover, Liu Tianfeng possessed a resilient character and considerable wisdom. If he could be properly nurtured, he would surely achieve great things in the future.

Lin Feng looked at Liu Tianfeng and slowly said, “Tianfeng, you are now at the Peak of the Middle Stage Golden Core Realm, just one step away from entering the Late stage of the Golden Core Realm. Such a cultivation level is quite good within our Qingyun Sect. However, the path of Cultivation is long and arduous; you must not be complacent in the slightest. After you join the Qingyun Sect, you must diligently Cultivate, strive to Breakthrough your Realm early, and add strength to our Qingyun Sect.”

Liu Tianfeng's expression became solemn upon hearing this. He said, “Brother Lin, rest assured, I understand what you mean. After I join the Qingyun Sect, I will diligently Cultivate, strive to Breakthrough my Realm early, and add strength to the Sect.”

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction and added, “Oh, and Tianfeng, after you join the Qingyun Sect, for now, you will serve as an Elder of the Sect. Once you've made contributions, I'll promote you further.”

Liu Tianfeng felt a surge of excitement upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to value him so highly, directly appointing him as an Elder of the Sect. He quickly said, “Thank you, Brother Lin, for the promotion. I will do my best for the Qingyun Sect.”

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, “No need to be polite; our Qingyun Sect needs talents like you. Alright, go and arrange your family first. Once they are settled, come find me.”

Liu Tianfeng quickly said, “Yes, Brother Lin, I will go arrange it now.”

With that, Liu Tianfeng turned and left to arrange his family.

Lin Feng watched Liu Tianfeng's retreating figure, pondering to himself. He felt that although Liu Tianfeng was down and out, that was only relative. His joining the Sect could alleviate the situation of cultivation being out of balance, not to mention that it was precisely a time when people were needed.

Thinking of this, Lin Feng stopped dwelling on it and began to arrange other matters.

Lin Feng personally went to Yunlan City's City Lord, Real Person Yunlan, hoping to use his power to further understand the situation in Yunlan City and the specific circumstances of the Feng family.

Yunlan Zhenren's expression changed slightly upon hearing Lin Feng's intentions. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to personally come to him for a new recruit. However, he also knew that Lin Feng was powerful and not to be underestimated. Moreover, the Qingyun Sect had developed rapidly in recent years and was indeed a force to be reckoned with.