Chapter 243 A Variable No matter how annoying it is, we still have to face it. After waiting for a while, Elder Pan and Elder Jie finally arrived. After the two elders came in to pay their respects to the sect master, they saw that the sect master was pacing back and forth and was slow to respond. After the two looked at each other, Elder Pan Gongying tried to ask, "Sect Master, are you troubled by the repeated interruptions of various sects regarding Tong Mingshan's affairs?" Elder Jie Lunguang sighed, "We are both annoyed by this matter. People always come to ask about it." Yan Qufeng paced and shook his head, seemingly talking to himself, "That's not the case." Hmm? The two elders looked at each other, not knowing what this meant. Later, Yan Qufeng stopped in front of them and asked, "What do you think is the possibility that our disciples will absorb the Divine Fire after entering the Divine Fire Domain?" "This..." Pan Gongying looked embarrassed. Jie Lunguang hesitated for a while and replied, "This matter has something to do with the right time, right place, right people, and many other aspects, and it's largely a matter of luck. Judging from past experience, most sects have gained nothing. We can have hope, but there's no need to put too much pressure on the disciples. Just do your best."

To put it in a euphemistic way, it's unlikely. Yan Qufeng asked in return: "Then why do those big sects always have a greater chance of finding the divine fire than ordinary sects?" After some thought, Pan Gong replied: "There are several reasons. First of all, they have predecessors who have absorbed the divine fire. They have experience and guidance, and they can feel the properties of the divine fire in advance. This can increase their ability to sense the divine fire, at least it is not easy to pass by it. Just based on this point, they are much stronger than everyone else. In addition, the number of people who entered the sect because of their gift of treasures was greater than that of other sects, which also increased the probability of finding it. The big sects are already strong, and having more people means even stronger strength, so if they really encounter a robbery situation, it will be easier for them to win. Taking all these advantages into consideration, the probability of success for those big sects is definitely much greater than that of other sects." Jie Lunguang stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Senior Brother Pan, what you said makes sense. That's the truth." Yan Qufeng: "In other words, if our numbers increase, it will greatly increase the possibility of our disciples absorbing the divine fire." Pan Gongying smiled bitterly and said, "How can there be such a good thing..." Then he was suddenly stunned. Jie Lunguang also reacted, his eyes flickered as he asked, "Are you talking about those people from Tong Mingshan?" Yan Qufeng considered and said slowly: "With thirteen more people helping, it's hard not to increase the probability. Don't forget, they also have Shi Chun. You all saw his performance at the Tianyu Liuxing Conference. If he is willing to help, the probability will be even higher. And Tong Mingshan is the sect leader." The implication is that if Tong Mingshan is dealt with, those thirteen people will naturally be dealt with as well. Pan Gongying hesitated and said, "He has been expelled from the sect and has established his own sect. I'm afraid it won't be easy." Yan Qufeng: "Where is his master? He has been practicing under his master since he was young. Doesn't he have any feelings for him at all? Whether it's possible or not, we should try to find out and try our best. Thirteen people attended the meeting, but the number of people was not even complete. It was obvious that they did not take it seriously and were just going through the motions. They had nothing to do anyway, so it might not be difficult to persuade them to contribute more or less. The Divine Fire Domain will be opened tomorrow. There is no time to lose. Elder Jie, you must go and summon his master from the sect immediately. Hurry!" "Okay, I'll go right away." Jie Lunguang bowed his hand and left quickly. As soon as he left, Pan Gongying expressed his concerns, "Mingshan Sect hasn't reported yet, are they not coming because of pressure?" Yan Qufeng: "It's possible that they will arrive late. Whether they come or not, we must be prepared."

He turned around and paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, saying: "After all, he was once an elite disciple trained by our sect. It's true that a newly established sect can join the Divine Fire Covenant. We may have underestimated Tong Mingshan's ability." Pan Gongying thought for a moment and said, "With his ability, I'm afraid he may not be able to do it. It could be someone else, but Shi Chun is more likely." Yan Qufeng nodded in agreement. "That's true, but he can become the founder of a sect and name it after himself. If he doesn't have some prestige among those people, do you think he can do it?" Mr. Pan thought about it and nodded slightly. For some people, it is not difficult to know the inside story of the thirteen people from Mingshan Sect joining the Divine Fire Alliance. They have known since early on that it was Young Master Nan who was pushing it behind the scenes, and they even know the reason why Young Master Nan was pushing it so hard. On another comfortable and picturesque beach, Gong Shaoci was accompanying Lan Qiaoyan and Miao Yilan, mother and daughter, to enjoy the sea view and listen to the ebb and flow of the tide. The mother and daughter were invited by Gong Shaoci. The two had received Gong Shaoci's invitation long ago, but at that time, the mother and daughter did not know that Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang were going to participate in the Divine Fire Alliance. The two of them were able to come simply because it was Gong Shaoci's invitation. Lan Qiaoyan readily agreed and arranged the time in advance. She even helped to ask for leave for her daughter. Miao Yilan can't say she likes her mother's arrangement, nor does she reject it. The same is true for Gong Shaoci. She has been well-behaved since she was a child, accustomed to her family's arrangements, and knows what her mother means. If her family decides to let her marry Gong Shaoci, she will not reject it and will follow it. If her family thinks it is not appropriate, then she will not marry. Because her family had already shown her what the whole world looked like, making her understand that the arrangements made by her family were the best. And because she knew that Gong Shaoci might become her husband, she was a little shy every time she saw Gong Shaoci. Of course, Gong Shaoci is also good-looking and has good conditions, and Miao Yilan's shyness also reflects her longing for love. The reason why Gong Shaoci made this invitation was that she saw the Miao people paying more attention to Shi Chun at the Tianyu Meteor Conference and thought that their family liked to watch it. Miao Dingyi did not come, and the entire Bowang Tower in Shanbu Continent was basically managed by Miao Dingyi. To some extent, it was on his territory, and he could come whenever he wanted. The scenery was beautiful, much more beautiful than the Land of Exile. After chatting for a while, Lan Qiaoyan asked, "In other words, you already knew about Shi Chun's participation in the Divine Fire Covenant?" Gong Shaoci smiled and said, "Well, to be honest, I knew about it two months ago, and I also helped in this matter." Lan Qiaoyan tilted her head to look at him, "So you are also involved in the gambling that Master Nan is running this time?" Gong Shaoci did not hide it from her: "Everyone said they were just having fun, and it was not appropriate for me to be independent and unique, so I just followed along to join in the fun." Miao Yilan frowned slightly, "Are you gambling with other people's lives?" Gong Shaoci hurriedly explained, "That's not the case. The Divine Fire Domain is isolated from the outside world. The Xun Gate is useless, the Sky-viewing Mirror is useless, and even the Mother-Child Talisman is useless. No one from outside can see what's going on inside, and remote communication is inconvenient. It's basically impossible to control it. The Divine Fire Covenant will proceed as it should, and there's just an extra betting table outside the venue." Lan Qiaoyan: "Master Nan brought Shi Chun and the others in, isn't it to manipulate the gambling game?" Gong Shaoci said awkwardly, "I guess so and not really. First of all, it was Shi Chun who asked to go in and play, Master Nan just helped to push him. Master Nan meant that he didn't quite believe that Shi Chun was just going in for fun, so after Shi Chun went in, it would be a huge variable, and it might cause those sects that were originally in an advantageous position to lose." Lan Qiaoyan understood, "That is to say, you had already planned the way you played the bet this time. You wouldn't lose money anyway, it's just a matter of earning more or less. If you put a variable in, you might make a lot of money." Gong Shaoci smiled awkwardly: "That should be the meaning. I don't understand it either, so I just follow along for fun." Lan Qiaoyan turned to her daughter and said, "Lanlan, did you see that? They made the weapon refining sect break the rules of the Divine Fire Covenant. That is something that even the Heavenly Court cannot do. It is something that even the Royal Courts of the Four Continents cannot coordinate. But they did it behind the scenes." Miao Yilan seemed to be thinking about something. Gong Shaoci could only smile bitterly. He had already explained again and again, and there was no need to explain again.

Lan Qiaoyan asked again: "Where is Shichun now?" Gong Shaoci: "The person should not have arrived yet, and has not reported yet." "Not here yet?" Lan Qiaoyan was a little surprised. She had wanted to see him. The last time Shi Chun gave her daughter such a gift, her whole family was shocked. The last time Shi Chun pulled those eleven people out of jail, it was also with her consent. She really didn't expect that this group of people they released would actually form a sect and even venture into the Divine Fire Region. The person was rescued by Shi Chun, so she knew very well that although Shi Chun was not the sect leader, he was definitely the leader of those people. Little did they know that at this moment, Shi Chun was walking, enjoying the breeze and the scenery with Master Nan on a beach not too far away. But something ruined the mood. Feng Chi's mother-and-child talisman came with a message: they knew about the founding of the Mingshan Sect and wanted to see you. "What's wrong?" Seeing him shaking his head, Master Nan asked. Shi Chun simply showed him the content of the message. Master Nan knew who the so-called 'they' were at a glance, and asked in surprise, "It's been more than two months, you brought them all here, and it's going to start tomorrow, but you still haven't told them to go in?" Shi Chun first sent a message back, saying that he would be there soon, and then explained, "The later you tell them, the later they will worry." "..." Young Master Nan was speechless. This was the first time he had heard such a thoughtful statement. He couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Nothing will happen, will it? I spent so much effort to help you get in, you won't regret it when the time comes, will you?" Shi Chun: "Don't worry, it's not a big problem. At least three people are willing to go in. Let me put it this way first, I'll go back and deal with it." "Go, go." Young Master Nan waved his hands to drive him away. After driving him away, he quickly shouted, "Remember to let me know if you have any problems." He didn't know if Shi Chun heard it or not. Anyway, Shi Chun had already dodged and landed far away. He couldn't help but sigh, "It's so annoying. I thought it was already settled. No one said anything. Then why are you wandering around the island? You have such a big heart. I'm worried about you." (End of this chapter)