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Due to the instructions from Xuanyuan Changfeng and Qin Fufeng, Ye Tian and the others did not choose to go down the mountain for leisure, but instead set up a banquet in the Tavern of Cloud Sea Sect.
Firstly, although the Tavern in Cloud Sea Sect was not as grand as the large Tavern in Divine Wood County, it was still quite decent. Secondly, this was a celebration for Duan Liu; if they encountered any troublesome issues while going down the mountain, it would be counterproductive.
Cold Moon and Yun'er were unaware of what Ye Tian and Duan Liu had experienced during their time down the mountain. When they asked, they were met with evasive answers, so they eventually stopped asking.
As for Ye Tian, every time he thought of the Red-Clad Man Luo Qingyin, he would feel an inexplicable tremor in his heart. It wasn't fear; he just felt that there were too many hidden and mysterious matters within Cloud Sea Sect. Although they appeared glamorous on the surface, with talk of the Four Great Peaks and young talents, these things were insignificant in front of those hidden powerful figures.
"Duan Liu, how did you manage to get your hands on the Cloud Token?" Cold Moon asked with a smile during the banquet.
She meant no harm; it was just a joke. After all, there was no need to hide anything in front of friends. To be honest, it was indeed surprising that Duan Liu obtained the Cloud Token.
"What do you mean by 'cheat'? You guys really can't speak without being rude," Duan Liu said with his mouth full, mumbling incoherently while trying to imitate a dog barking, which was quite comical.
The others laughed and said, "You really sound like one; no, your barking is quite impressive."
Duan Liu didn't bother to respond to them. After all, they had been relentlessly teasing him for nearly half an hour while drinking. He had gotten used to it; defending himself was pointless. Moreover, most importantly, since they wouldn't stop talking, Duan Liu couldn't afford to be silent either—after all, this feast had cost him two hundred Contribution Points.
Just as they were enjoying their meal and drinks, the door of the Tavern suddenly burst open, and a person with an imposing presence walked in and directly sat down at Ye Tian's table.
"What does this mean?" Cold Moon frowned and glanced at the newcomer with displeasure.
"It means nothing. Brother Duan has been honored today as a direct disciple and has obtained the Cloud Token. I came here specifically to congratulate him," said a boy around seventeen or eighteen years old who looked similar in age to Ye Tian. This person had extremely fair skin, comparable even to Cold Moon's.
Ye Tian gently set down his wine cup; he recognized this person as Zhou Xi, a direct disciple from Cloudscroll Pavilion. Due to his excessively fair complexion, he was humorously nicknamed Xi Niangzi. Unlike other nominal direct disciples, he had already reached the level of a Four-Stage Martial Artist and was said to possess exceptional martial arts skills. Most importantly, he was a core member of Li Xun's faction.
"What's wrong? Brother Ye seems not very welcoming towards me?" Zhou Xi looked at Ye Tian with a cold tone and no hint of fear. This guy also had a bit of audacity typical of youth; despite knowing that Ye Tian was someone he shouldn't provoke, he still dared to challenge him.
"Welcome? How could we not welcome you? As long as you are here sincerely to congratulate us, we will certainly welcome you," Ye Tian replied without losing his temper and poured Zhou Xi a cup. He knew Zhou Xi's purpose for coming but also understood Xuanyuan Changfeng's complicated feelings towards Li Xun. If possible, he would never impulsively clash with Li Xun or anyone from his faction; he didn't want to easily create enmity either.
“Xi Niangzi, I really didn't expect you to come. Here, this cup is for you.” Duan Liu foolishly presented himself again, not only failing to grasp the other person's intentions but also mentioning the highly sensitive nickname.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xi's expression darkened immediately. However, he still reached out to take the wine cup, playing with it in his hands while coldly staring at Duan Liu.
Duan Liu felt uneasy under his gaze and asked in confusion, “What’s wrong? Do I have something on my face?”
“Yes, of course you do. It says 'seeking attention and flattering others' all over your face!” Zhou Xi suddenly spoke harshly, raising his hand to splash the wine from the cup onto Duan Liu.
Having drunk quite a bit and caught off guard, Duan Liu couldn't dodge in time and ended up drenched, looking extremely embarrassed.
Ye Tian was instantly furious. He wanted to see what kind of strength Zhou Xi had to be so audacious; it was intolerable!
Bang!
Ye Tian slammed the table and stood up abruptly. His seemingly casual move was incredibly fierce.
Zhou Xi felt a stir in his heart; he knew Ye Tian was powerful but didn’t expect him to be this formidable. With his current strength, he feared he wouldn’t last two rounds against Ye Tian.
Clearly, he was overthinking it. Ye Tian’s fingers reached for his throat without any change in movement, yet Zhou Xi felt utterly unable to resist. He could only watch as Ye Tian gripped his throat; with just a little more force, his throat would snap, and life or death would become a choice made in an instant by Ye Tian.
“Ye Tian.” Yun'er, being more composed, slightly shook her head at him and said, “After all, he is also a direct disciple; don’t damage his face too much.”
Zhou Xi sighed inwardly, thinking that Yun'er was indeed kind-hearted. He knew about the relationship between Ye Tian and Yun'er, so he believed that as long as she was present, Ye Tian wouldn’t do anything too harsh to him today.
However, what Yun'er said next made his heart sink.
“Killing him is definitely not an option; just break one of his arms and that will suffice.” Yun'er spoke calmly while Cold Moon looked on indifferently. As for Duan Liu, he finally reacted with a face full of anger.
He was usually very polite to others and had good relationships; although he loved to joke around, he had the kindest heart. Even though Zhou Xi was from the Li Xun faction, Duan Liu had never held any special views against him. In this regard, none of them were as good as him.
However, today he was genuinely angry, coming here for no reason to cause trouble.
“Zhou Xi, do you really think I’m just a weakling to be bullied because I usually suffer in silence?” Duan Liu kicked over a chair and approached Zhou Xi, locking eyes with him. That gaze was like an ancient ferocious beast, ready to devour.
At this moment, even Ye Tian, Cold Moon, and Yun'er were taken aback; they had never seen Duan Liu so furious over something like this, especially to such an extent.
“You started it by insulting me!” Zhou Xi said, feeling a bit intimidated. Of course, if it were just Duan Liu alone, Zhou Xi wouldn’t be afraid no matter how much he puffed up and glared. But with Ye Tian present and his life in their hands, he had to soften his tone.
“What did I insult you about?” Duan Liu shouted back aggressively.
This question made even Ye Tian and the others feel awkward. Although they knew Zhou Xi was here to stir trouble, Duan Liu had called him "Xi Niangzi" first. If they were to argue about it logically, they didn’t have the upper hand…
Duan Liu was so angry that he genuinely forgot how he had provoked Zhou Xi. Besides, he didn’t consider nicknames to be a big deal; if someone gave him a nickname, he would gladly accept it.
However, for Zhou Xi, this question felt like being asked to state the nickname he hated the most…
“Don’t push me too far!” Zhou Xi shouted.
Since he was clearly in the wrong on the surface, Ye Tian decided not to pursue the matter further. After all, if this escalated to Xuanyuan Changfeng, it would only cause him more trouble.
“Get out now, and I’ll pretend nothing happened,” Ye Tian said as he released his grip and shouted.
Just as Zhou Xi was about to respond, a voice suddenly rang out from outside: “What great authority! Brother Ye is indeed the new generation's leader; your imposing presence makes your peers feel insignificant.”
The voice carried sarcasm and provocation along with deep pride; it was clear that Li Xun had arrived.
Sure enough, moments later Li Xun stepped in. He also exuded a majestic presence, but unlike Thunderstorm’s noble aura, his radiated the aura of a strong fighter.
After all, being a Fourth Stage Martial Sovereign was no joke. Looking across all disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect, aside from those who were already considered old-timers due to their stagnation, there were at most four who could reach such heights.
Only the chief disciple of the Four Great Cloud Halls could speak with such confidence.
"Senior Brother Li Xun, there's no need for roundabout ways; just say what you want to say," Ye Tian said, unafraid. What was meant to come would eventually come. Since he couldn't leave the mountain recently and Li Xun had come to him, he might as well settle the grievances between them.
"Li Xun, Elder Brother..." Duan Liu was taken aback. Although he was no longer an ordinary disciple, he had not fully transformed psychologically. Facing someone like Li Xun, he couldn't help but feel a bit of awe.
Li Xun glanced at Duan Liu but said nothing. In his eyes, Duan Liu was merely an insignificant character. Even Cold Moon, who was also a holder of the Cloud Token, was just a decorative figure in his view.
Due to his personality, he had also had conflicts with Thunderstorm. Cold Moon, having once been Thunderstorm's woman, naturally left a poor impression on Li Xun.
As for Yun'er, there was even less to mention; she had no status and was Ye Tian's partner.
"Senior Brother..." Zhou Xi felt a weight lift from his heart upon seeing Li Xun arrive. He was originally just a scout; if Li Xun hadn't come, he wouldn't have had the courage to be here. Even if a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, that doesn't mean one should act recklessly.
"Junior Brother Zhou Xi, they didn't make things difficult for you, did they?" Li Xun's words carried hidden meaning as his gaze seemed profound.
Zhou Xi was clever and quickly understood the implication. He replied resentfully, "I came to congratulate them but didn't expect Duan Liu to insult me first and then Ye Tian to take action afterward. It was as if they didn't regard me as a fellow disciple but rather as a target for their arrogance."
"You!" Duan Liu was so furious he couldn't find words. He was the most foolish and had never encountered someone who could twist facts so skillfully.
Ye Tian scoffed disdainfully; he had seen many who were more cunning than Zhou Xi. This kind of tactic was simply showing off in front of experts. However, Ye Tian couldn't be bothered to argue with him. What was meant to happen would happen anyway; even if Zhou Xi didn't put on this act today, Li Xun would surely find another excuse tomorrow.
In short, the tension between him and Li Xun had reached its peak; the strongest conflict at Cloudscroll Pavilion was about to erupt.
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