Capítulo 1095: Chapter 408: Rising to Fame
Another cave mansion.
Che Zhuzi held the intelligence in his hand, the light in the room reflecting on his face, making it half bright, half dark.
Che Zhuzi’s expression was complex and conflicted: “I didn’t expect Ning Zhuo’s aptitude to be so outstanding, truly a first-class level genius.”
“If I had known earlier, he had already achieved the top spot in the Confucian Cultivator field twice…”
Che Zhuzi thought to himself: “No, I still must adhere to neutrality, which benefits me the most.”
“Although Ning Zhuo proactively reached out, wishing to make bigger deals with me, the Ban Family should never be ignored either.”
“The talents of Ban Ji, too, ought to be among the first batch of cultivators to exchange for the Stone Token. It’s just that his several actions have been thwarted by Ning Zhuo.”
“In the first round, he did not stand out, but that’s alright. In the upcoming second round, he will surely have his place.”
As a merchant, Che Zhuzi naturally wished to keep on good terms with both sides.
Being a Demon Cultivator, he hadn’t reached a desperate point, selling Void Spider Silk was already going well, why lean towards one side and place a big bet early?
In such circumstances, Che Zhuzi naturally refused risk.
“However, it’s still necessary to proactively send a letter to congratulate Ning Zhuo on acquiring the Stone Token.”
“And send some gifts as well.”
Ning Zhuo acquiring the Stone Token greatly elevated his value and status in Che Zhuzi’s mind.
The Confucian Cultivators were gathering.
“Hahaha, indeed a tiger father doesn’t bear a dog son, Meng Yaoyin’s son is indeed remarkable,” the Confucian Cultivators were discussing Ning Zhuo.
Knowing the news that Ning Zhuo obtained the Stone Token, they were generally happy about it.
“We should write a letter to Wen Ruanyu, letting him know this good news.”
“Exactly. The days of confinement are tough, since he cares so much for the young Ning Zhuo, this news will surely dispel the gloom in his heart and make him very happy.”
“No wonder Wen Ruanyu shows such care for Ning Zhuo, this child is actually a first-class cultivation genius.”
Song Taosheng stroked his beard: “Compared to his cultivation aptitude, I rather appreciate his performance in The Three Questions of the Heart.”
The Xingyun Trial of the Evil Slaying Hall, unlike most, is extremely valuable.
Ning Zhuo’s performance in The Three Questions of the Heart was outstanding. At that time, those present were not only high-level cultivators from the Evil Slaying Hall but also many cultivators participating in the Xingyun Trial. Thus, once it happened, many learned about it.
Now, with Ning Zhuo exchanging for the Stone Token, his fame rose sharply, attracting widespread attention, and his excellent performance became widely known.
Song Taosheng’s words drew agreement from most of the Confucian Cultivators present.
Chu Xuangu was among them, but he recalled Ning Zhuo’s performance in his Xingyun Trial.
At that time, he saw that Ning Zhuo understood the rules well, and although it was their first meeting, there was already a tacit understanding. Although they hadn’t exchanged a single word in private, their cooperation was very smooth.
“Unexpectedly, although this child is flexible in handling matters, his character is very upright. Such people are really rare.”
Ning Zhuo’s attitude towards justice naturally won the favor of the Confucian Cultivators.
A Confucian Cultivator suddenly said: “Since Ning Zhuo has already exchanged for the Stone Token and became famous, do we still need to continue to support him?”
Facing this question, the Confucian Cultivators’ expressions varied.
Some began to ponder.
Others expressed concern: “Indeed. Others are unaware of the troubles on Ning Zhuo’s path, but we have learned in advance from Wen Ruanyu.”
“According to Ning Zhuo’s current reputation, the sect leaders must think twice before acting against him.”
“Looking at the result, we’ve already achieved our previous goal.”
“If we continue to support, it might cause much suspicion.”
At this point, Song Taosheng couldn’t hold back, snorted coldly, and interrupted: “Suspicion? Are you all that afraid?”
A Confucian Cultivator said solemnly: “Mr. Song need not speak like that, we are not worried about our own safety, but rather concerned that our secret aid to Ning Zhuo, once exposed, would greatly damage the reputation of us Confucian Cultivators.”
“Almost all the Confucian Cultivators within the sect are here.”
“We need newcomers, need to grow stronger. But if we bear a bad reputation, how can we attract excellent Confucian Cultivator talents to join us?”
These words certainly made sense.
The speaking Confucian Cultivator deliberately lowered his own demands, focusing instead on the interests of the Confucian Cultivator group, which made more Confucian Cultivators begin to think cautiously.
Chu Xuangu saw the unfavorable atmosphere and decisively spoke up: “This is incorrect!”
“How often does such a junior like Ning Zhuo appear?”
“He not only stood out in the first round but also passed The Three Questions of the Heart. Such a young man of character is so precious!”
“Since he’s making such efforts and is half one of us Confucian Cultivators, why don’t we increase our effort and support him more?”
Chu Xuangu expressed his own thoughts. Not only did he oppose the proposal to stop, but he also went further, suggesting to increase support for Ning Zhuo.
The cultivators looked at each other for a moment, then someone spoke.
Immediately, everyone expressed their views, each arguing their point.
Song Taosheng listened, feeling the situation might be turning downward, his brows gradually furrowed.
The Confucian Cultivators were skilled at protecting themselves. Since the goal has been reached in advance, withdrawing in time became the growing consensus among many Confucian Cultivators.
Song Taosheng’s Adam’s apple moved slightly, thinking, he first cast his gaze towards Chu Xuangu.
Before he knew it, Chu Xuangu had already cast his gaze towards him a moment earlier.
Their gazes met for just a moment, confirming each other’s stance.
Unlike other Confucian Cultivators, both of them had initially helped Ning Zhuo. They had met him, interacted with him, and had a good impression of Ning Zhuo.