Big Data Cultivation

"I have no interest in understanding," Han Hai True Sage shook his head and replied frankly, his temperament was indeed candid, "You are just in the Emergence Middle Phase and already an elder, then what about the two Divine Spirit Great Sages of the Luo family?"

Luo Shiqi was taken aback by this question, you want to see the Divine Spirit True Lords of my family as an Emergence Stage cultivator?

However, this cannot be stated explicitly, so he explained tactfully, "Our two Divine Spirit Great Sages are the Supreme Elder and the Ancestral Master... We don’t know if they’re available, wouldn’t dare offend them, so it is I, the elder, who comes to greet the esteemed guests."

This implies that apart from the two Divine Spirit Stage cultivators, he is the most respected, hence he showed up.

Han Hai True Sage felt a bit uncomfortable: I’m here to discuss something with your family, but I’m received by you; does it mean I’m not worthy to meet those of Divine Spirit Stage?

Actually, having someone at the Emergence Stage attend to matters is not considered disrespectful; it represents equivalent status, but the discrimination chain is indeed real, even he is somewhat influenced... Could it be that you believe a clan’s True Sage can truly compare to a sect’s True Sage?

This is what others refer to as the arrogance from sect cultivators.

Before he could speak, Feng Jun intervened, "So, in the Luo family’s Emergence Stage, Middle Phase is the highest level?"

Who are you? Luo Shiqi glanced at him with displeasure, thinking to himself this isn’t your place to interject while the True Sage is speaking.

Notice how so many Nascent Soul cultivators present here dare not utter a word!

Yet he didn’t act out; he just looked coldly at Han Hai True Sage, wondering: what is going on here? Could you please clarify?

Han Hai True Sage replied solemnly, "This is Master Feng from Kunhao Realm, skilled in divination."

"Ah, Master Feng," Luo Shiqi nodded slightly, still pondering who this person really is, though the coldness on his face softened somewhat, as cultivators skilled in divination usually hold a higher status, and no one generally wishes to offend them easily.

Yet he didn’t respond to Feng Jun’s question, instead directly asking, "The Luo family has long admired the prestige of Xuanshui Sect. With a True Sage visiting today, we are greatly honored. May I know the purpose of your visit, so I can arrange the reception?"

Listen to these courteous words—the true meaning of "long admired the prestige" is—we have rarely interacted.

As for "arrange the reception," it implies if Han Hai can’t provide a clear explanation, the small realm won’t be open to them.

This is the Luo family’s own small realm, and unknown major cultivators from outside will naturally not be let in easily.

Han Hai True Sage answered straightforwardly, "The reception can be waived. Xuanshui Sect has encountered some calculations, and it happens that Master Feng is also a victim. We’re jointly searching for clues, and the incident site is not far from here, so we’ve come to inquire for any leads."

"Someone is scheming against Xuanshui Sect?" Luo Shiqi’s heart slightly wavered, knowing that he is not one to tolerate easily, famous within the Luo family for being unpredictable and vindictive.

Indeed, his name reveals this—being an Emergence True Sage already, he still remembers he was once a nameless disciple with only rank, and he doesn’t mind showing this fact.

This time, having a Xuanshui Sect True Sage abruptly visit, he was unsure, so initially tempers his attitude and acts politely, lest he unknowingly offends them.

Now, however, he is relieved he’s been cautious. Thus, he responds seriously, "Xuanshui Sect has been schemed against, the Luo family will naturally aid. But are Luo family disciples suspect?"

His stance is clear, should any Luo family disciple be suspected, they will surely cooperate for a resolution. But up to this point, he hasn’t invited them into the small realm, indicating vigilance; even if a disciple is named, it’s possible they’d be called out of the realm to be interrogated.

Han Hai True Sage cared little for such trivialities, he pointed to the approaching direction, "There lies a Xin Mo Plate; are any Luo family disciples stationed there?"

"There are some disciples, also a few estates," Luo Shiqi nodded, uncertainly troubled inside, yet maintaining a normal expression, "The production there is barren, not worth significant development; the Luo family sends disciples over mainly to establish some surveillance."

He didn’t elaborate on establishing surveillance, nor is it necessary—all major forces understand these things.

Sure enough, Han Hai True Sage simply nodded, then spoke seriously, "Someone set up a formation there, spanning domains to attack Master Feng’s foundation in Kunhao, involving Xuanshui Sect members inside."

"A cross-domain attack formation?" Luo Shiqi’s expression grew solemn; he certainly knew the implications of such a formation, but swiftly he said seriously, "This matter should not involve Luo family disciples."

"This kind of formation... I’m unsure whether the Luo family possesses it, but I can affirm that among the family members responsible for dealing with lower realms, none have authority to access such level of artifacts, even if they want to use it, approval must be reported."

"This formation, your Luo family may indeed not have," Han Hai True Sage remained straightforward, "Attack need not necessarily be accomplished through formations; I just want to ask if anyone in the Luo family specializes in the Six Pillar Sky Deceiving Formation?"

Six Pillar Sky Deceiving Formation? Luo Shiqi frowned and thought for a while, "I don’t really understand formations, but... it seems I’ve heard about it somewhere? Wait a moment, let me ask."

Next to him, an Intermediate Level Nascent Soul cultivator cupped his hands, "To report to the Great Elder, the Six Pillar Sky Deceiving Formation is that ancient formation that shortens life span and disrupts heavenly secrets. If combined with a curse, it can leave the clan seeds... aiming for a lineage continuation formation."

"Ah, that one," Luo Shiqi nodded in sudden realization, "But this formation... has been lost long ago, hasn’t it?"

"Indeed, it has been lost for a long time," the Intermediate Level Nascent Soul cultivator, fearing that Han Hai True Sage might not believe him, explained earnestly, "The Luo Family already has a small domain, there’s no need to delve into this further, and besides... it’s not very auspicious."

"Superstition?" Qing Que True Immortal scoffed disdainfully. Since someone of Intermediate Level Nascent Soul was speaking, naturally he could interject as well. In fact, he disliked such divine-like sayings, "Only you family disciples believe in these."

That’s unfair! The Intermediate Level Nascent Soul cultivator glanced at her, "Luo Yuanwu greets fellow cultivator. May I ask which esteemed figure from Xuanshui Sect you are?"

Qing Que True Immortal replied coldly, "Taixu Protector Qing Que."

So just a protector. Luo Yuanwu had his own prejudices, although Taixu was listed among the Seven Sects, a protector was not a true descendant of Taixu, unlike himself who was a core member of the Luo Family. He smiled insincerely and cupped his hands, "So it is..."

The next moment, he was taken aback, "Ah, a Taixu Sword Cultivator master... I’ve heard of you. Have you perhaps been nearby?"

"Mm," Qing Que Protector nodded, saying no more.

Upon hearing this, Luo Shiqi couldn’t hold back anymore. If it were just a True Sage from Xuanshui Sect arriving, it would be fine, but now there was even a High-Rank Nascent Soul member from Taixu Sect, this was a big issue. "May I ask if Qing Que Protector was invited by Han Hai friend?"

Even though Qing Que True Immortal was aloof, the other party was ultimately an Emergence Stage True Sage, so he replied deeply, "I accompanied Mountain Master Feng here. Mountain Master Feng is a good friend of Taixu. If Ren Tu True Sage hadn’t gone to the Insect World, it wouldn’t have been my turn to visit."

Upon hearing this, Luo Shiqi was greatly surprised. He turned to look at Feng Jun again and cupped his hands, "So Master Feng has such a background, my earlier behavior was disrespectful."

"No matter," Feng Jun waved his hand, answering indifferently, "Elder is a prominent Great Sage, no need to be overly courteous to a small cultivator like me."

"I remember now," the Intermediate Level Nascent Soul Luo Yuanwu slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "You are the Mountain Master Feng of White Pebble Beach!"

The Luo Family was quite distant from Kunhao Realm, though they had heard about the events at White Pebble Beach. In the rumors among those secretive clan families, although Mountain Master Feng of White Pebble Beach was considered mysterious, he was not very friendly towards family powers.

The Luo Family held themselves in high regard, believing their foundation was deep and saw no need to bow down to lesser terrains. Others might say how powerful Mountain Master Feng was, but perhaps it was all exaggerated—who could truly say?

So initially, the Luo Family hadn’t even considered that "Master Feng of Kunhao Realm" was actually Mountain Master Feng of White Pebble Beach, until Qing Que True Immortal called him that, triggering Luo Yuanwu’s realization.

Knowing his origins, they naturally understood why he dared to speak up in front of a True Sage.

Luo Shiqi was not very concerned about external affairs, but as the rotating Emergence Stage True Sage, he had glanced over information about Mountain Master Feng and found it somewhat dismissive back then. However, now it seemed those rumors were likely true—Taixu’s High-Rank Nascent Soul had followed closely.

So he frowned slightly, "I can assure you that it wasn’t done by a Luo Family disciple, but I don’t know who would be bold enough to attack White Pebble Beach."

"I don’t want assurances," Han Hai True Sage stated calmly, "We only know the attack came from the Xin Mo Plate, and the surrounding power factions are led by the Luo Family. Merely giving assurance might not be very appropriate?"

This was a bit overbearing. If he had expressed this upon arrival, with Luo Shiqi’s temperament, he might have retorted directly. Even now, Luo Shiqi was somewhat displeased.

However, knowing the other party had members from Taixu Sect, he truly couldn’t vent, so he could only sneer, "Since my assurance is of no use, what else do you want me to do? Perhaps you want to search my Luo Family?"

"Speak properly, friend!" Han Hai True Sage was not about to indulge him, coldly stating, "This concerns the safety of thirty Xuanshui Sect members; don’t force me to take action!"

"Then what do you want me to do?" Luo Shiqi glanced at him irritably. Upon hearing it involved thirty Xuanshui Sect members, he knew the matter was significant and didn’t dare to act obstinately, yet he felt quite innocent, "None of the Luo Family disciples have ever visited White Pebble Beach!"

Seeing the two sides were about to break off negotiations, Moran True Immortal lightly coughed twice, stepped forward, and cupped his hands, "Taixu disciple Moran, greets the Great Elder."

"Also from Taixu," Luo Shiqi slightly nodded, "I have past relations with Haoqing friend, feel free to speak, young friend."

Moran cupped his hands again, "The Han Hai Great Sage does not suspect the Luo Family. We have always believed no one would be foolish enough to commit such an act at their doorstep. It’s just that surrounding powers are led by the Luo Family, so whether asking people or inquiring about information, we inevitably have to come to the Luo Family."