Chapter 72: The Xie Clan Schemes.
"So, you want to form an alliance with me?" Jun Wu asked with a puzzled expression.
In the whole Soaring Cloud Region, he did not expect anyone to willingly come form an alliance with him. Anyone with a bit of money could gather intelligence on him.
He was the trash of the Jun aristocrat clan.
For the past eighteen years, he was nothing but a retarded fool that brought shame to the Jun clan’s name.
But now...
He tilted his head to the side slightly. Perhaps, because his talent in array formation had spread far and wide.
He stared at the ever-smiling Xie clan master with a knitted brow.
The Xie claimed they were from Frostwind City. He had never been to Frostwind City and did not have any dealings with them.
Although there were Jun clansmen studying in the Frostwind Academy. He was not on good terms with them. Apart from that, Mei Ling was the only one he knew, and they could barely be referred as friends.
Early last month, he had Elder Peng send her a letter and since then, he had never heard from her.
Yet...
"Why?" He couldn’t help but ask.
The Xie clan master had a bright smile when he looked at Jun Wu.
"First, your talent at Array Formation was second to none in the Soaring Cloud Region. Many had even speculated you will become a Grade-2 Array Master in the future. That’s enough for me to align my clan with you."
"Second, you survived in the last ruin exploration. You’re among the first group to come. I don’t believe that was due to luck. I believe Young Master was more than what he shows." The Xie clan master said confidently.
When Jun Wu heard this, he squinted his gaze and looked at the Xie clan master.
’So this is what it is all about.’
He knew many people would be curious about his loot in the ruins but since he had never left his mansion, no one could guess what type of treasure he has.
Without any change in his expression, he replied.
"I’m honored by the invitation but I’m too busy with my research in array formation. I don’t have time for an alliance."
The Xie clan master was stunned. He did not expect Jun Wu would reject him.
Although the Xie clan lived in Frostwind City, that was their branch clan. They were one of the hidden clans in the Soaring Cloud Region.
They were a Fourth-Tier power. The only few among the Fourth-Tier power in the region.
They had Master Martial Artists and an ancestor at the Expert Realm.
Forming an alliance with them would increase his standing among the Jun’s while also boosting his cultivation speed.
"Young Master, you don’t need to rush to give me a response. You need to think about it." The Xie clan master responded, still wearing his amicable smile.
Jun Wu shook his head. "Sorry, Xie clan master. That’s my decision, it wouldn’t change."
A deep frown appeared on the Xie clan master’s face. He stared at Jun Wu for a moment before he rose to his feet.
"Hahaha. No problem. I respect the Young Master’s decision. We will take our leave now."
"Alright. I won’t see you off." Jun Wu responded.
The Xie clan master was furious inwardly but maintained his calm as they left the main hall. Outside the mansion, his daughter couldn’t contain her rage and asked.
"Father, why do you lower yourself? He’s nothing but a mere trash of the Jun clan. He should be happy that we came to form an alliance with him."
"Hahaha. He will soon realize how wrong his decision was." He turned and looked at the mansion once more time and a sharp glint flashed through his eyes.
Inside the main hall, Zhang Wei and Mao Yun appeared.
"The Xie clan are slippery snakes. There is nothing good about them." Mao Yun said with slight disgust on his face.
"But Young Master, I’m curious. Why do you reject their alliance? That small girl will be used to form a marriage alliance. Many young masters would not be able to refuse the allure of such a beautiful girl." Zhang Wei asked.
"Why should I bring hyenas into my home? Besides, what could they offer me?" Jun Wu shook his head and stood from his seat.
As a Grade-1 Array Formation Master, he could acquire wealth as easily as drinking.
Regarding his influence and power, it was only a matter of time before he also got that.
So, why rush. He threw the thought behind his mind and looked at Zhang Wei.
"Zhang Wei, when did you break through to the Peak Stage First Rated Martial Artist." Jun Wu asked, changing the topic.
"Hahaha. Young Master, I broke through this morning." Zhang Wei responded with a proud smile.
Mao Yun looked at Zhang Wei without any change in his expression. He had been stuck at the Peak stage without any hope of breakthrough unless Jun Wu’s father returned.
His cultivation technique only stopped at the Peak Stage First Rated Martial Artist. Beyond that, he knew a technique which only Jun Wu’s father could provide. This also included Zhang Wei.
As for buying, there was no sale of it in the market. Anyone trying to sell the technique would be dealt with by all the major forces.
Unbeknownst to Mao Yun’s thought, Jun Wu smiled. "Congratulation. You should be able to handle yourself against Mao Yun now. Right?"
"Hahaha..." Zhang Wei laughed but did not dare respond.
He was just a new Peak Stage First Rated Martial Artist, how could he compare to Mao Yun who had been at the Peak for many months.
Watching him awkwardly laugh, Jun Wu and Mao Yun laughed. Zhang Wei did not dare admit he was weaker than Mao Yun.
"Young Master, are you going for tomorrow’s auction? I heard there will be many rare treasures." Zhang Wei asked, trying to change the topic.
"Yes. I’m going. We need to sell some of the useless items with us. Who knows, we might also find some rare items."