The Taoist Sect reveres inaction, often choosing to cultivate in the seclusion of the mountains, a path removed from the mortal world.
The Buddhist Sect, on the other hand, is the opposite. They periodically descend from the mountains to seek alms and help the common folk with their troubles, advocating for the resolution of karma and the cultivation of Merit Power.
Acquiring merit inevitably requires them to intervene in worldly affairs.
To accomplish their goals and make their principles heard, being silver-tongued naturally yields twice the results with half the effort.
At least, that was what Lu Mingyuan believed.
In truth, Jiang Shan had known the identity of the Relic's owner all along.
He simply hadn't revealed it.
His purpose was to provide cover for the Relic's new owner.
Since a certain someone wished to remain hidden, he must have had his reasons, and Jiang Shan felt obligated to respect that decision.
