Qin Shi's injuries had been healed. Joy filled the crowd. Now, Qin Shi was the backbone of the Qin Sect. It could be said that it was a miracle in their hearts. Actually, it was not an exaggeration to call it a miracle. After all, to the people of the northern region, overthrowing the Burning Sky Sect and dominating the northern region was something that ordinary people didn't even dare to think about. And it was because of Qin Shi that such a miracle had happened.
Feeling everyone's concern, Qin Shi was also sincerely happy. After greeting everyone, he asked Qin Tianqing with a serious expression, "Father, how is the situation of the Burning Sky Sect?"
"As soon as you went into seclusion, the Burning Sky Sect announced to the public that it would be disbanded. However, after all, it is a foundation of a thousand years. There are still many things that need to be dealt with internally. However, I think at most in seven days, the main peak of the Burning Sky Sect will become an uninhabited wilderness. In the future, the Burning Sky Sect will no longer exist in the Crimson Flame Empire."
"Phew, that's for the best. I really don't want to go to that place anymore."
Qin Shi nodded bitterly. The three words' Burning Sky Sect 'had accompanied him for three years. Now that it had finally ended, he felt quite relaxed both physically and mentally. After pondering for a while, he said, "What about the Qin Sect?
The disbanding of the Burning Sky Sect is the best opportunity for the Qin Sect to grow stronger. "
Qin Tianqing's eyes were blazing as he said, "Yes, Ling Xiao and a few other elders have already made the arrangements. Everything is going much smoother than expected. During the half a month that you were in seclusion, the news of the Burning Sky Sect being disbanded has already spread throughout the entire empire. In addition, we didn't massacre the Burning Sky Sect this time, causing the reputation of the Qin Sect to be very good. Many strong cultivators have come because of our reputation. This kind of situation has never happened in the desolate town before."
"It shouldn't be that simple, right?
Even if the Burning Sky Sect disbanded, the Qin Sect has only been around for two years. The northern region is such a big piece of meat. Don't tell me that no one is jealous of it? "
Qin Shi's expression changed, and he frowned as he spoke. After these three years of tempering, he'd seen through the law of the jungle a long time ago. He didn't think that anyone would be filled with respect towards him just because he was kind. In the Desolate Continent, only one's fist was stronger.
Qin Yongfeng and the other elders glanced at each other and smiled bitterly, "You are right, your grandfather and I were also worried about this problem at the start. The Qin Sect's qualifications are too shallow, and after the news of the Burning Sky Sect's disbandment spread out, the hegemon of the southern region, Laoshan Sect, and the western region, Qing Luan Sect, both sent people over, wanting to get a share of the spoils. Luckily, the eastern region's Mystical Palace suddenly sent people over to give us gifts, and also recognized our Qin Sect as the hegemon of the northern region. This caused the people from the western and southern regions to retreat."
"Xuan Hall?"
Qin Shi came to a sudden realization and smiled, "Hehe, so it's Hua Ling. It's all thanks to her this time."
"Flower Ling?
The strongest person in the Scarlet Flame Sect? "
"Shi 'er, you know the Palace Lord of the Mystical Palace?" Qin Yongfeng and the other elders clicked their tongues in surprise when they heard Qin Shi's words.
Nodding his head with a smile, Qin Shi said, "Yes, I was in the eastern region, and I have some connections with the Mystical Palace."
After obtaining confirmation, everyone was stunned once again. They secretly muttered in their hearts. Just what kind of people did Qin Shi get to know? What exactly did he experience in this one year?
Facing this youth in front of them, they found it more and more difficult to see through him. Even his grandfather and father, Qin Yongfeng and Qin Tianqing, were the same.
Staring at the astonished expressions of everyone, Qin Shi laughed dryly. Immediately, a ruthlessness flashed between his brows as he spoke to Ling Xiao and Cen Chi, "Two elders, the Qin Sect has already been established. Even with the help of the Xuan Hall, there will definitely be people who will not be able to resist the temptation. If there is anyone who comes to cause trouble, there is no need to ask where they are from. Just let them enter and leave. Let the people in the outside world know that although our Qin Sect is lacking in experience, we are not a soft persimmon that anyone can pinch.
The two of them excitedly said, "We can't wait any longer. If it wasn't for the Sect Lord being injured, we definitely wouldn't let them leave so easily."
"Hehe, Laoshan Sect, Qing Luan Sect?
There's no rush, I'll remember this first. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. "Qin Shi's voice was cold, causing many people to tremble.
Everyone here had seen how ruthless Qin Shi was. Up until now, there hasn't been anyone who could die peacefully after offending him. They couldn't help feeling sad for the Laoshan Sect and Qing Luan Sect. They shouldn't have provoked this little fellow.
Swish!
At this moment, a silhouette sped forth. It was Pu Quan, stepping on the air as he scolded, "Hehe, little fellow, not bad. You only took half a month to recover from such heavy injuries?
It's really good to be young, it's not something an old skeleton like me can compare to. "
Facing Pu Quan, Qin Shi intimately nodded his head. He rubbed his nose and teased, "Oh? Senior, are you finally admitting to being old?"
"I have no choice but to admit to being old. This is my only excuse right now. Otherwise, if word were to spread that you've surpassed your master in just a year, wouldn't I lose face?"
Pu Quan smiled in a frivolous manner. After that, his withered hand stretched out from his tattered robe, revealing a thick stack of devil runes. There were at least a hundred of them. He passed them to Qin Shi, "Here, take these."
Staring at the hundreds of devil runes, Qin Shi was dumbfounded. He asked in confusion, "Old fellow, why did you give me so many devil runes?"
"You still have the nerve to say that? You were injured so badly, and then you made exaggerated promises to the hundreds of people, saying that you would give each of them ten four-lined Devil Talismans and one five-lined Devil Talisman in return. Isn't that just to make things easier for you?"
After speaking up to here, Pu Quan pushed his withered hand towards Qin Shi, "I won't be able to refine a five-rune devil rune. Take these four-rune devil runes and return them to He Yan and the others. Although the Qin Sect managed to gain a foothold in the northern regions, it's mostly because of you. Based on my understanding of you, you definitely won't stay in the sect for long. In the future, you'll need He Yan and Ku Deng's help. Don't break your promise."
In just a few short sentences, Qin Shi's nose turned sour as a warm current flowed through his heart.
Truthfully speaking, he didn't have a deep friendship with Pu Quan. In fact, he hadn't even done anything for Pu Quan before. Yet, Pu Quan was willing to selflessly go to such an extent for him. This was truly rare.
"Teacher …"
A trembling voice came out of Qin Shi's mouth.
This sudden word startled Pu Quan and many others. Pu Quan said, "Stinking brat, what … what did you just call me?"
Plop!
There was no response. Qin Shi directly knelt in the air towards Pu Quan. His expression was abnormally firm as he said, "Senior Pu Quan, please accept me as your disciple!"
Accept me as your disciple!
These four words were purposely infused with spiritual energy. Just like the Primordial Chaos Sacred Sound, it echoed through the air for a long time.
Many people frowned. They hadn't expected that Qin Shi would suddenly do something like this.
Pu Quan also hadn't expected this. He stood there in a daze for a long time.
Qin Yongfeng was the first to recover. He smiled warmly and pushed Pu Quan. "Quickly agree. Do you want my grandson to kneel like this?"
The silence was broken. Faint smiles appeared on everyone's faces. They looked at Pu Quan with anticipation, especially the people from the Qin family. Everyone saw what Pu Quan had done for the Qin family and remembered it in their hearts.
Under everyone's gaze, Pu Quan's muddy eyes flashed with sorrow. He shook his head helplessly. "Haha, little brat. If it was a year ago, I would definitely accept you as my disciple. But now, you're giving me a hard time. Regardless of spiritual energy or mental energy, you've already far surpassed me. I don't have anything to guide you anymore."
Qin Shi was firm and resolute. He said, "Senior, there are still many things that you can teach me. It's not as simple as spiritual energy or mental energy. As the saying goes, a teacher has to pass on the Dao and resolve doubts. Just now, didn't Senior give me some pointers on the development of the Qin Sect?"
Pu Quan's eyes turned red. "Are you serious?"
"With the heavens and earth as my witness, I, Qin Shi, will only have you as my master in this lifetime." Qin Shi raised three fingers and swore.
"Good, good, good."
After saying the word 'good' three times, Pu Quan couldn't help but help Qin Shi up. "Good disciple, good disciple …"
Seeing this warm scene, everyone in the surroundings laughed.
The news of Qin Shi coming out of seclusion quickly spread throughout the northern region. He Yan, Ku Deng, Purple Potato, and the other small sects in the northern region immediately rushed over.
After some small talk, Qin Shi handed the devil talisman that Pu Quan had refined to everyone. He also promised, "As for the remaining portion, I will definitely hand it over within half a month."
"Sect Leader Qin is too polite."
After receiving the devil talisman, everyone was grinning from ear to ear. One must know that in this barren northern region, a four-marked devil talisman was extremely precious. Even if they wanted to see it, they wouldn't be able to find it anywhere.
After that, Qin Si chatted with everyone for a while about the future development of the Qin Sect. He also had the intention of roping in Ku Deng and the others. Although the Qin Sect was known as the overlord of the northern region, he knew that this was merely an empty title. If it wasn't for Cen Chi and Qiu Diao bringing over over fifty Mystical Spirit realm experts, the core strength of the Qin Sect would be too weak. But if Ku Deng and the others were there, the situation would be different. Not only that, the names of Ku Deng and the others in the northern region were as resounding as Luan Muhua of the Burning Sky Sect. If they could join the Qin Sect, it could be said that there wouldn't be any harm in a hundred miles.
"I wonder what does everyone think of my Qin Sect?"
Qin Si's sudden words caused Ku Deng and the others to be caught unprepared. They stared blankly for a moment before continuing, "Right now, not only is the Qin Sect boundlessly vast, it's filled with abundant amounts of spiritual energy. It can be said to be a holy land for cultivation."
Qin Shi laughed, striking the iron while it was hot. "In that case, if everyone doesn't mind, you can stay in my Qin Sect in the future. I will arrange for people to confer titles to all of you."
To this, everyone fell silent. He Yan was the first to return to his senses. "My Alchemist Association only wishes to find a place of peace and tranquility. This Qin Sect is rather peaceful, is it suitable?"
Someone spoke. Huo Caidie and Zhushan Qing exchanged glances. Now that the Huo Clan had been annihilated, the two of them had nowhere else to go. In addition, Qin Shi had also helped them take revenge. Hence, they nodded in agreement.
In the end, only Ku Deng, Fengdi, and the Luo River's Eight Eccentrics were left. This group of people had been living leisurely lives and were afraid of being restricted. To this, Qin Shi was also very polite and conferred the titles of guest elders to them.
After a period of busyness, Qin Shi finally had some free time. After everyone left, he suddenly thought of something as he asked Qin Tianqing, "Father, where's Xue Xin?
Why haven't I seen her yet? "
When the two words' Xue Xin 'were mentioned, Qin Tianqing's countenance turned extremely unsightly. He remained silent as his face turned ashen.