Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1226 - 472: Undercurrents
Chapter 1226: Chapter 472: Undercurrents
After class, Duanmu Zhang gathered the Confucian Cultivators from the Myriad Images Sect once more.
“Heart Learning is profound. Hearing it today has been greatly enlightening,” he began with praise, and then revisited the past issue.
Having attended the second lecture and consulted Zhao Hansheng today, Duanmu Zhang’s evaluation of Heart Learning soared, which increased his resolve regarding the Qin De matter.
Situ Gu took the lead in agreeing, asserting that Zhao Hansheng should resolve the Qin De issue.
“Only by refuting the Saint Thief Scripture can we reopen the path forward in the Myriad Images Sect!”
“And this, neither you nor I can achieve. Only Zhao Hansheng, only Heart Learning!”
Situ Gu spoke forcefully, with firm conviction.
He was the first among the Confucian Cultivator Group to side with Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing, the teacher-student duo. With Zhao Hansheng becoming Mountain Master, Situ Gu benefitted the most.
Previously, due to his temperament and other reasons, he was a marginal figure within the group.
But now, with Zhao Hansheng making use of him, his situation had completely changed.
In the crowd, Chu Xuangu looked around and noticed Song Taosheng also showing hesitation.
Chu Xuangu sighed inwardly and shook his head, saying, “The Qin De issue must be resolved, but everyone, I do have my doubts.”
“During the public lecture, I assume you all witnessed the entire process of Ning Zhuo seeking instruction.”
As he spoke, Chu Xuangu paced out of the crowd, standing between Duanmu Zhang and the gathered people.
He stroked his beard and said, “Ning Zhuo’s question was about maintaining the essence of knowledge and action as illusionary thoughts arise… This question directly addresses an impasse in Cultivation.”
“But today, Zhao Hansheng’s answer was full of references, enigmatic and obscure, seemingly profound but actually empty.”
“Think carefully, did Zhao Hansheng ever clearly tell Ning Zhuo what ’specifically’ to do at that moment? He merely repackaged the question in more cryptic words and threw it back.”
The crowd remained silent.
Even Situ Gu found it difficult to argue.
This was indeed an undeniable fact!
Duanmu Zhang sighed inwardly, knowing well today’s scene. His doubts were indeed no less than those of Chu Xuangu.
Chu Xuangu lightly scanned the room, understanding within, decisively continued, “Zhao Hansheng promised to teach us the essence of Heart Learning. This was his condition for leading ’Mountain Master’. He should be a model teacher, imparting knowledge, yet today he merely threw out these complex and obscure theories, ostensibly sharing all, but actually leading the questioner into deeper confusion.”
“Everyone, even if there’s discord between Gu Qing and Ning Zhuo, the fault doesn’t lie here.”
Chu Xuangu spread his hands, “There is an understanding between Ning Zhuo and us. Now, with the third Confucian Cultivator trial imminent, and Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing’s interference, he is a young talent with a strong personality seeking revenge, which is quite normal, down-to-earth.”
“Gu Qing being plotted against and facing a challenging situation is precisely what he seeks through his travels.”
“But now, Zhao Hansheng is ignoring his own position as a teacher due to his student’s vendetta.”
“Then, all those claims he made about benefiting from Mr. Xinyue, about spreading the ideals of Heart Learning, are they more than just slogans?”
“Behind that slogan lies his unspeakable, well-hidden personal agenda?”
There was no reply in the hall.
This was because Chu Xuangu had struck a chord with everyone’s thoughts.
This was precisely the concern among the Confucian Cultivators!
Even if Confucian Cultivators might have innocence and a pursuit of knowledge, being well-read in poetry and books, they are not foolish.
Judging by actions rather proves meaningful.
Today, Zhao Hansheng’s actions towards Ning Zhuo left everyone greatly disappointed, causing doubts.
Situ Gu gritted his teeth and managed to say, “Even considering the worst-case scenario, where Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing have personal agendas, I still believe that his teachings in these two lectures make it worthwhile.”
The Confucian Cultivators exchanged glances, with some nodding involuntarily.
This was also an acknowledgment among the Confucian Cultivators.
Indeed, Heart Learning is a priceless treasure, especially for Confucian Cultivators!
Chu Xuangu agreed with this and thus remained silent, only gazing toward Duanmu Zhang.
While Zhao Hansheng had become Mountain Master, his tenure was short, and being an outsider, previously publicly expressing intentions to resign and continue his worldly travels.
Therefore, for now, the leader of the Confucian Cultivator Group in the Wanxiang Sect’s Main Mountain Gate remains Duanmu Zhang.
This old scholar’s influence is still paramount.
Duanmu Zhang was silent for a while before slowly speaking, “If that’s the case, let’s keep this matter under wraps for now.”
He sighed inwardly.
Initially, he gathered everyone to advance the matter. But after Chu Xuangu’s opposition, Duanmu Zhang also noticed his own inner hesitations.
After all, since the Qin De matter had been ongoing for such a long time, solving it wouldn’t be significantly affected by a little more time.
The Confucian Cultivators dispersed, Chu Xuangu looking worried.
He wasn’t opposed to resolving the Qin De issue but opposed hastily exposing the Qin De issue to outsiders, especially one who hadn’t proven himself.
Though he favored Ning Zhuo and was willing to lend a hand, by now, he had set aside Ning Zhuo, an excellent junior. What he sought was his own interest and that of the entire Confucian Cultivator Group.
“Wen Ruanyu supports Ning Zhuo even more.”
“Ning Zhuo and Gu Qing are at odds. After today’s lesson, Ning Zhuo’s view of Zhao Hansheng won’t be favorable.”
“Perhaps his side can also be utilized.”
With this thought, Chu Xuangu immediately decided to write to Wen Ruanyu again, explaining the details.
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
