240: negotiation

Real Person Yunlan looked at Lin Feng and slowly said, "Daoist Lin, your personal visit truly brings honor to my Yunlan City. However, regarding the Feng Family, you might not be aware that they hold immense power and are deeply rooted in Yunlan City. It's not an easy task to move against them."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "Yunlan City Lord, rest assured, I am naturally aware of the Feng Family's influence. However, our Qingyun Sect is not a soft persimmon to be bullied. My purpose in coming here is simply to leverage your power, City Lord, to further understand the situation in Yunlan City and the specific circumstances of the Feng Family. As for how to deal with it, I have my own plan."

Real Person Yunlan's expression softened upon hearing this, and he said, "Since Daoist Lin says so, then I am relieved. Regarding the Feng Family's situation, I will naturally tell you everything I know. However, Daoist Lin, you must also act cautiously and not be careless."

Lin Feng nodded and said, "Thank you for the City Lord's reminder. I will naturally proceed with caution. So, let's first discuss the situation in Yunlan City."

After some thought, Real Person Yunlan said to Lin Feng, "Daoist Lin, I am, after all, the Yunlan City Lord. Could you grant me some Face and let me mediate this? How about that?"

Lin Feng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then smiled and said, "Yunlan City Lord, you misunderstand. I am not seeking to be an enemy of the Feng Family; I merely wish to understand the situation clearly before making a decision. If a peaceful resolution is possible, that would naturally be for the best. If not, our Qingyun Sect will not be afraid."

Real Person Yunlan's expression grew serious upon hearing this, and he said, "Daoist Lin, you misunderstand. The Feng Family holds immense power and is deeply rooted in Yunlan City. It is by no means easy to move against them. Moreover, Pavilion Lord Feng Wuhen has an eccentric personality and acts ruthlessly. If he is angered, it might lead to unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "Yunlan City Lord, rest assured, I have my own sense of propriety. I merely wish to understand the situation clearly before making a decision. Moreover, our Qingyun Sect is not a soft persimmon to be bullied. If we are truly angered, the Feng Family will also have to pay a price."

Real Person Yunlan remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, then slowly said, "Since Daoist Lin says so, I will not say more. I will try my best to provide you with information about the Feng Family. However, I still hope that no unpleasant incidents occur between your two sides. After all, our Human Race has a limited number of Nascent Soul Cultivators on the Demon Spirit Continent. If you truly start fighting, it might benefit other races."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's expression became solemn, and he said, "Yunlan City Lord, rest assured, I have my own plan. Our Qingyun Sect will not actively cause trouble. Fellow Daoist, please be at ease. If you are still worried, you can invite Patriarch Feng out, and you can act as a mediator. How about that?"

Real Person Yunlan's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to be so understanding and even willing to give him, the City Lord, Face by letting him mediate. He pondered to himself that if this matter could truly be resolved peacefully, that would naturally be for the best. After all, he also didn't want to see large-scale conflicts erupt in Yunlan City, affecting the city's stability.

Thinking of this, Real Person Yunlan nodded and said, "Since Daoist Lin says so, I will not say more. I will arrange to meet with Patriarch Feng as soon as possible and inform him of this matter to see if he is willing to resolve it peacefully."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "That would be excellent. Then I will trouble Yunlan City Lord."

Real Person Yunlan waved his hand and said, "Daoist Lin, you are too polite. We belong to the same Human Race and should help each other. Leave this matter to me; just await my news."

Lin Feng nodded and said, "Then I thank Yunlan City Lord. If this matter can be resolved peacefully, our Qingyun Sect will remember the City Lord's favor."

Real Person Yunlan felt a wave of relief upon hearing this. He hadn't expected Lin Feng to value his favor so much. He smiled and said, "Daoist Lin, you are too polite. We are all of the Human Race; helping each other is only right. Alright, then I will take my leave now. Await my news."

With that, Real Person Yunlan turned and departed to arrange the meeting with Patriarch Feng.

Lin Feng watched Real Person Yunlan's departing figure, pondering to himself. He felt that while Real Person Yunlan's strength was mediocre, he was quite astute in his dealings, understanding how to assess the situation. With him mediating this time, perhaps this matter could indeed be resolved peacefully.

Lin Feng's initial assertiveness was to show his attitude; in fact, he also wanted him to mediate. After all, he was a Mid stage of the Yuanying Realm Cultivator, while the Feng Family was at most a Nascent Soul Family, and they probably only had one Early Stage of the Yuanying Realm Cultivator.

If they truly started fighting, the Feng Family would not gain any advantage. Moreover, Lin Feng also knew that the Cultivation World was full of complex grievances, and it was better to avoid trouble if possible. A peaceful resolution was naturally the best outcome.

Thinking of this, Lin Feng stopped pondering and began to arrange other affairs. After returning to the Qingyun Sect, he immediately summoned the Elders and Disciples within the Sect, informed them of Liu Tianfeng's defection, and assigned some tasks for them to handle.

The Disciples of the Qingyun Sect were quite excited upon hearing the news of Liu Tianfeng's defection. They knew that Liu Tianfeng was a person of strong character and considerable wisdom, and his cultivation was not weak. Now that he had joined the Qingyun Sect, he would undoubtedly add to the Sect's strength.

Lin Feng looked at the excited expressions of the Disciples within the Sect, feeling quite pleased. He knew that while the Qingyun Sect had developed rapidly in recent years, it still needed more strength and talent to establish itself among the Human Race. Liu Tianfeng's defection was undoubtedly good news.

In the following days, Lin Feng awaited news from Real Person Yunlan while also managing the Sect's affairs. At the same time, he began to mentor Liu Tianfeng, hoping he could quickly adapt to the Qingyun Sect's environment and contribute even more to the Sect.

Days passed, and Real Person Yunlan finally sent news. He informed Lin Feng that he had met with Patriarch Feng and informed him of Liu Tianfeng's defection to the Qingyun Sect. Patriarch Feng was quite enraged upon hearing this but also expressed his willingness to resolve the matter peacefully.

Lin Feng felt a surge of joy upon hearing this. He knew that a peaceful resolution was the best outcome. Therefore, he immediately arranged for Liu Tianfeng to go to Yunlan City to meet with Patriarch Feng, hoping to reach a reconciliation.

Liu Tianfeng was also quite excited upon hearing this. He knew that this was his first test after joining the Qingyun Sect, and also his chance to prove himself. Therefore, he immediately prepared himself and headed to Yunlan City.