Chapter 1494 - 613: The Great Saint Living Off a Woman

Chapter 1494: Chapter 613: The Great Saint Living Off a Woman

Qin Ming pondered, he was a First Generation Grandmaster, barely over twenty years old, yet also considered to be a poor relative seeking affiliation with a prestigious family?

The old man smiled faintly and said, "Young friend, you have traveled far, yet you are seeking the Direct Lineage of Doushuai Temple..."

He paused, his tone calm, with not a hint of sarcasm, "This place has deep-rooted traditions and strict rules, unlike common mountain and wild lands; the relationships are intricate and entangled."

Qin Ming raised an eyebrow, thinking that with his star-like eyes and heroic demeanor, even if he were considered to be sponging off someone, it would be better than being a distant poor relative, wouldn’t it?

The old man remained calm, his gaze revealing a penetrating understanding of the world, saying, "I am merely offering a kind reminder; in places like this, one should proceed with caution, and not cause trouble for those you intend to support."

Having risen from humble beginnings, Qin Ming had braved many obstacles; he had seen enough of the disdainful and condescending formalities. The current indifference was nothing, merely a breeze that couldn’t stir even the slightest ripple.

He did not speak, just listened quietly, sensing a certain "flavor," that there seemed to be others like him who had stirred up trouble?

Seeing that he didn’t say anything and was so steady, the old man took another look at him and said, "You should change out of these foreign clothes sooner rather than later."

Qin Ming nodded, saying, "Old sir, if there’s anything else to note, please do share more."

The old man was slightly surprised, re-evaluating this composed and self-assured young man before him.

Then, he withdrew his gaze, speaking softly, "At this time, there are both those seeking relatives and those coming to assist, but what kind of place is this? The Supreme Martial Hall hangs aloft, with strong figures like clouds, and the waters run deep. How many ’external relatives’ really have the strength to stir the winds and clouds?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming’s eyes were clear, asking, "In that case, among the Doushuai Temple’s Direct Lineage Disciples’ competition, there are some ’external relatives’ who have the power to step in and help?"

The old man didn’t shy away and said, "Naturally, there will always be extraordinary talents crossing the river, and there are families with very deep roots that can offer assistance."

Qin Ming lifted his gaze; ahead, the Extreme Fire Spring flowed, the giant city sparkling, and in the night sky, an Immortal City hung, with great powers standing like a forest, thinking that Qing Yue, coming from the Outer Domain, was lacking in backup.

He opened his mouth to inquire, "In the competition among Direct Lineage Disciples, isn’t personal ability more valued?"

The old man said, "While that is true, if you have celebrities backing you, standing with a prominent family, your human connections naturally differ, and the resources you can obtain are incomparable."

Qin Ming’s eyebrows slightly rose as he said, "Would even the Doushuai Temple’s Direct Lineage worry about resources?"

The old man replied, "Conventional resources are certainly not lacking, but those world-rare Divine Treasures that can alter root bones and enhance talent are scarce anywhere."

He stopped at that, indicating the crucial point, where even among Direct Lineage Disciples, what ultimately gets compared in important moments is the slightest enhancement in aptitude and potential, which can have a significant impact.

Qin Ming furrowed his brows, saying, "Do you mean the Direct Lineage Disciples here might become stagnant?"

The old man shook his head, "Not quite, a needle in a bag; its end is always seen. Yet, if two Direct Lineage Disciples are almost equal in all aspects, who will ultimately triumph? That depends on the people and organization behind them."

With a gentle smile, he said, "Young friend, you are still too young, not knowing how deep these waters are. In truth, for ordinary ’external relatives,’ keeping to oneself and not adding to the chaos is enough."

Qin Ming said, "Really? Seems like there have been incidents."

The old man nodded, "Yes, even a peerless talent like a Proud Sun rising, when his family brought their elite from afar to back him up, ended with them leaving utterly humiliated and embarrassed."

He did not explicitly state it, but the meaning was clear.

The once-dominant powers in relatively remote Outer Domains are hardly worth noting in the core territory under Doushuai Temple’s jurisdiction.

Compared to Doushuai Temple, those seeking affiliation and helpers are essentially vassals and poor relatives.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming understood the current situation.

The old man smiled and said, "I suppose my mouth got ahead of me, sharing deep words in shallow acquaintances."

Qin Ming said, "Old sir, anything else to advise?"

He felt that this old man was no simple figure, likely someone from Doushuai Temple’s high level Taoist, admonishing and warning outsiders, with a hint of a gentle rebuke.

His heart was still without waves, taking this as his first contact with local powers, gaining a clear awareness, which was not a bad thing.

After a brief ponder, the old man sincerely said, "Speak with caution and proceed cautiously, do not bring trouble that can’t be washed away to those you support; maintaining oneself is the greatest dignity."

Qin Ming chuckled, Doushuai Temple’s people do indeed hold themselves in high regard.

The old man also chuckled, "Young friend, what about your clan members; is it just you who have come?"

With a pure smile, Qin Ming said, "And a few sworn brothers, all behind me. I, ah, came here first. Hmm, I’m here early to sponge off others."

The old man was speechless, thinking: Can you have some decency? Sponging off others upfront, are you?

"Really?" he asked.

Qin Ming nodded, "Really!"

The old man pondered: Is this an old acquaintance of a female saint? Could it be that they had deep ties in the past, and now, lingering feelings brought this person here?

He spoke, "Young friend, in seeking affiliation like this, do not stir up trouble."

Given that the young man said he came to sponge off others, the target person must be extremely powerful; could it be a female saint in the Grandmaster Domain?

The old man quickly outlined a target, feeling a heartache for the suspected extraordinary woman, how could she have such an entangled acquaintance?

Qin Ming laughed heartily, his wide sleeves fluttering as he stepped forward.

Divine patterns intertwined in the old man’s eyes, staring at his back. Initially indifferent, now, he revealed a solemn expression, murmuring, "What’s the situation, did I misjudge?"