Chapter 398: Pull on Board

Merit and virtue cannot be completely equated with doing good deeds. It does not mean that doing good deeds will definitely result in merit. If it is said that people who are saved but not saved, then not only will they not get any merit, but they will also suffer retribution. For example, those who are rewarded with kindness and hatred are not because they saved people who should not be saved. Isn't this a kind of retribution.

Numerous bloody lessons have taught the ascetics in this world to understand that doing things with the intention of earning merit will often backfire in the end. Since you do more and make more mistakes, and do less and make less mistakes, then you simply don't covet merits and virtues, so you have this habit of practicing Taoism that is out of the world.

However, if one can be sure that what one does will gain merit, it is quite attractive to ascetics. After all, this merit has some mysterious uses in cultivating the Tao, such as improving one's luck, reducing the difficulty of the catastrophe when crossing the catastrophe, and making it easier to find breakthrough opportunities when there are bottlenecks, etc.

Therefore, regarding the changes of Yu Qingzong in the past two years, Ye Zan's guesses about merit and luck are quite reliable in the ears of Ziyang Zhenjun and others. After all, the changes of the Yuqing Sect are there. How could such a third-rate sect that was once incomparably declining suddenly become what it is now? What else is there other than this explanation?

Of course Ziyang Zhenjun and the others only felt that there was such a possibility. After all, it was either the great power of Yuanshen or the ancestor of Yuanying. How could they believe it without reservation when they heard others say it. However, since they thought it was possible, they couldn't help but feel a little bit moved. Yu Qingzong could use merit to improve the luck of the sect, so wouldn't it be possible for the sect of himself and others to do so?

Originally, Ziyang Zhenjun and others came here to give Yu Qingzong some eye drops by taking advantage of what Yu Qingzong was doing now. At the same time, this matter will also be used as a handle by Yu Qingzong to negotiate some conditions with Yu Qingzong, such as the scope of recruiting disciples.

Logically speaking, the more important this matter is to Yu Qingzong, the easier it is for Ziyang Zhenjun and others to negotiate those conditions. However, Ye Zan's words now admitted the importance of this matter, but Ziyang Zhenjun did not dare to use this matter to negotiate conditions. Although they didn't fully believe what Ye Zan said, but if what Ye Zan said is true and the matter of Yu Qingzong is really related to merit, then blocking this matter would be an act against the heavens .

You don't covet merits and virtues, and in line with the principle of doing more and making more mistakes, and doing less and making less mistakes, there is no problem in breaking away from the secular world and not being polluted by the world of mortals. The way of heaven will not force anyone, you must do something of meritorious deeds, and you will not be punished by heaven for not doing it, at least most of the time. However, if you hinder others and destroy their merits, you will have to pay the price.

Therefore, even if what Ye Zan said is true, it is only possible, but Zhenjun Ziyang and others have to think about it.

Moreover, as I said before, Ziyang Zhenjun and others are also very excited about this merit. If Yu Qingzong's reason is true, and he can really obtain merit,

So can the sect like him and others do the same? However, the risk of this kind of thing is still quite high. Only when the real Yuqingzong's approach has been verified and they are sure that they can gain merit through this, will they dare to let their own sect get involved.

Although, what is certain is that even if this matter can really gain a lot of merit, the people and sects who participated in it will only get a very small part of the merit. However, this merit is so useful after all, even if you only get a very small part, it is better than not getting at all.

"So that's the case. Could it be that the noble sect dared to risk the disgrace of the world and let the elder Yuanying in the sect participate in the affairs of ordinary people." Zhenjun Ziyang passed Ye Zan's words, so many thoughts flashed through his mind, and finally clicked Nodding, it seems that he understands Yu Qingzong a little bit.

However, the real Shanghe was obviously still a little upset in his heart, and said in a cold voice: "Hmph, who knows whether what you said is true or not, and whether it is an excuse made up out of thin air to cover up ulterior motives!"

Faced with doubts, Ye Zan didn't mean to be angry at all, and said casually: "Hehe, this real Shanghe, my sect really has no way to prove this, after all, I said it just now, it's just me waiting It's just a guess. As for whether you believe it or not, that's up to you, and my sect has no obligation to prove anything to you. However, if someone wants to make a fuss about this matter, then I, Yu Qingzong I can only do my best to accompany you to the end.”

Ye Zan's "ruthless words" were very casual, but Ziyang Zhenjun and others couldn't help trembling when they heard it. Today's Yu Qingzong is not the small third-rate sect of the past. Even if the five of them join forces, if they really break up with Yu Qingzong, it will be a lose-lose end. What's more, behind the Yuqing Sect, there is another top sect, the Arctic Sword Sect, and these few sects simply cannot afford the result of losing both.

Zhenjun Ziyang quickly smoothed things over, and said with a smile: "What is Elder Ye talking about, I am equivalent to the orthodox sect, and the noble sect can sweep away the previous decline. It is also a big change for my orthodox sect to have such a change. Good thing."

"Hehe, Zhenjun's words are very true. Among my orthodox sects, everyone is prosperous and everyone is hurt. How can we be like the devil, who is angry all day long and laughs at others?" Ye Zan responded with a smile road.

"However, if the change of the noble sect is at the price of stepping me down from the Dao sect, I'm afraid it can't be called a good thing for my righteous way." The real person Fuyun said quietly beside him.

"What Reverend Fuyun said is about recruiting disciples. As I said before, I, Yu Qingzong, didn't do this on purpose. It's just that those disciples want to join their family, which is entirely their own choice. We You can't push them away." Ye Zan seemed to shake his head helplessly.

Ziyang Zhenjun and others, this time, came to Xingshi to inquire about the crime, and wanted to take advantage of this matter of Yu Qingzong, to put it bluntly, to "blackmail" Yu Qingzong and make Yu Qingzong make some concessions in this regard . However, after hearing the reason given by Ye Zan, even if it is not 100% sure that it is true, it involves an unpredictable "merit" after all, who would dare to use this matter to "blackmail" Yu Qingzong again? .

However, not being able to "coerce" does not mean that there is nothing to talk about, nor does it mean that there is no capital to negotiate terms. In fact, replacing "threat" can also provide some capital for several negotiations, that is, replace "threat" with "cooperation."

In other words, if the original statement was, "If you do not agree to these conditions, we will prevent you from doing this", it becomes "If you agree to these conditions, we will cooperate with you in doing this".

Therefore, Zhenjun Ziyang looked embarrassed, and said: "Elder Ye, and Headmaster Wu, although the matter is as Elder Ye said, the noble sect should also consider our difficulties. Of course, we also know, It's not appropriate to just ask the noble clan to pay, both emotionally and rationally."

"Oh, what does Zhenjun mean?" Ye Zan showed some interest, but he could already guess what the other party wanted to negotiate terms with. In fact, when he said these things, he was guiding the other party in the direction he needed.

Why did Ye Zan tell the meritorious things? On the one hand, it is to make the other party afraid, and on the other hand, it is also to seduce the other party. This can be regarded as his way of doing things all the time, that is to pull more people on board, even if it is to share a little interest, but when someone wants to infringe this interest, more people will stand by him side.

Of course, Ye Zan did this because he knew that even if others participated, they would not share too much merit. It's like starting a company by yourself. Although you have to pay salaries for recruiting employees, the bulk of the company's profits are still your own. From the perspective of heaven and merit, Ye Zan is the initiator of the whole incident, just like those leaders who first made great wishes to set up a religion to preach. of merit.

Sure enough, Ziyang Zhenjun showed a smile on his face, stroked his beard and said: "Although, I don't know whether what Elder Ye said is completely true, but it can be seen that the noble sect attaches great importance to this matter. We wait It means that if your sect can make some concessions in recruiting disciples, if your sect wants to extend this matter to the countries where our sect is located in the future, we will also provide you with some convenience, even It can help your lord in some ways."

Zhenjun Ziyang also had a good plan. On the one hand, he used this to make Yu Qingzong make concessions in recruiting disciples, and on the other hand, he could also take the opportunity to participate in this matter, and maybe he could gain some merit from it. Of course, the matter of merit and virtue is still uncertain, so the first issue is the issue of recruiting disciples, after all, it is related to the inheritance of a sect.

"This..." Ye Zan showed a look of embarrassment on his face, as if he was a little moved by Zhenjun Ziyang, but he had some concerns. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "What Zhenjun said is indeed a good suggestion. But regarding the recruiting of disciples, as Elder Yuqing, I really don't have the qualifications to be the master, so you need to discuss it with the head teacher of my sect."

And Wu Changsheng, who was sitting on the first seat, also stroked his beard with one hand, and said at the same time: "Well, we are all orthodox sects, so we should watch out for each other and help each other. Regarding the matter of recruiting disciples, I didn't expect how many people will be given?" Fellow Zong is causing trouble. How about this, I have already prepared a banquet, Zhenjun and several fellow Taoists, why don’t I discuss this in detail at the banquet?”

Ziyang Zhenjun and others, when they heard Ye Zan and Wu Changsheng expressed their willingness to talk about this matter, although they were also a little bit happy in their hearts, they felt a little strange that this should be discussed at a banquet. After all, ascetics are different from ordinary people. Ordinary people like to talk about everything at the wine table, but ascetics do not have this habit.

However, Yu Qingzong wanted to let go, which is a good sign. As for the circumstances of the discussion, it can only be done at will, as long as there is a satisfactory result in the end.

Therefore, Ziyang Zhenjun and the others didn't say anything more, followed Wu Changsheng, Ye Zan and the others to the place where the banquet was prepared.

Why talk about it at the banquet? Of course, this was Ye Zan's idea again, in order to present another temptation that several cases could not refuse, and that was Lingdao. Although, Yu Qingzong had already negotiated with Tianbaozong to give the spiritual rice seeds to Tianbaozong for sale, and Tianbaozong had already taken a batch of seeds. However, Tianbaozong did not immediately start promoting the spiritual rice seeds, presumably they used them for research and planting. Therefore, there is no information about Lingdao spread in the Shenhua Domain, so Ziyang Zhenjun and others naturally don't know about it.

Ziyang Zhenjun and others came here this time because they wanted Yu Qingzong to make concessions in recruiting disciples. To put it bluntly, they wanted to not snatch their talented disciples.

However, who doesn't need geniuses, which sect is willing to reject genius disciples? Yu Qingzong was also unwilling. Especially now, although Yu Qingzong's development momentum is good, the foundation is still a bit weak, and it is time to need more talented disciples. Therefore, even if it was a discussion with Wuzong, Yu Qingzong would not make too much concessions, at most he would be more stringent in the standards for recruiting disciples.

Then, in the face of Yu Qingzong's plan, would Wuzong accept it willingly?

Therefore, Ye Zan decided to add another bargaining chip to reveal the spiritual rice. Anyway, it won't be long before Tianbaozong will start to promote Lingdao on a large scale, so it's okay for me to let Wuzong taste some sweetness first.

So, at the banquet, facing the spiritual rice that was placed on the table, Ziyang Zhenjun and others were shocked. Of course they knew that when Yu Qingzong showed this thing, he definitely didn't intend to make too many concessions. However, the attraction of this thing to them overwhelmed their desire for genius disciples for a while.

Next, things became much simpler. As the "discoverer" of this spiritual rice, Ye Zan introduced the various benefits of spiritual rice to Ziyang Zhenjun and others. This spiritual rice can free disciples from relying on elixirs and minimize the damage caused by erysipelas. At the same time, the cultivation of spiritual rice is relatively simple, the growth cycle is short, and the yield is large, which can be afforded by ordinary sects.

After hearing Ye Zan's introduction, Zhenjun Ziyang and others were even more tempted. They almost forgot the purpose of waiting for them to come. They only thought about what the future would be like if their sect had this spiritual rice. scene!

Seeing Zhenjun Ziyang and others' behavior, Ye Zan turned his head and smiled at Wu Changsheng, got up and left the banquet. And Wu Changsheng also gained confidence, and began to have a long talk with Zhenjun Ziyang and others on the issue of recruiting disciples and Lingdao.

This banquet lasted for several hours, and the negotiations between Wu Changsheng, Zhenjun Ziyang and others gradually came to fruition as the banquet progressed.