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The Old Master left without a word, and Wei Chen found himself in a predicament. It was clear he had been used as a pawn, but the problem was that he hadn’t even had the chance to confront anyone about it.
Seeing the situation turn sour, the Old Master had simply walked away, leaving the mess for Wei Chen to deal with. In his heart, Wei Chen cursed the Old Master countless times, but unfortunately, the Old Master couldn't hear him; it was all in vain.
"Damn that old Fellow for using me like this. I rarely encounter such situations!"
"As the saying goes, 'Old ginger is spicier.' This is certainly true; there’s no such thing as a free lunch. That old Fellow gave me so many benefits by helping him eliminate some opponents within the Temple of Martial Arts; it makes sense."
"The problem is, if you had treated me well from the start, I wouldn’t have cared about this at all. But now, this situation really annoys me."
Wei Chen muttered to himself, filled with resentment towards the Temple of Martial Arts and the Old Master.
But there was no opportunity for him to seek trouble with the Old Master anymore, as a menacing figure was already standing before him.
Upon seeing that person, Wei Chen calculated his words and smiled broadly. "You must be Qian Youshi, right? Renowned far and wide; today I finally meet you in person. Truly impressive!"
No matter what, buttering someone up first would never hurt.
The visitor was indeed Qian Youshi. Within the Temple of Martial Arts, his status was second only to the Old Master, Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, and Gongye Hong's grandfather, Elder Gongye Long. These figures were significant players throughout the Southern Ming Divine Domain.
In the Southern Ming Divine Domain, major figures were concentrated in the Sea Palace of the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and Duke Sui's Residence. Along with the Temple of Martial Arts and Privy Hall, these four organizations were filled with experts; each one was formidable.
To put it bluntly, could Gongye Hong’s abilities allow him to infiltrate Duke Sui's Residence and abduct Wei Chen? Was it truly because Gongye Hong was exceptionally strong or just lucky?
In reality, neither was true.
To sneak someone out of Duke Sui's Residence without anyone noticing would require a Supreme God or someone at the Sixth Level Divine Realm; otherwise, it would be nearly impossible. Gongye Hong's extraction of Wei Chen was actually orchestrated by Wei Jian.
While Qian Youshi stood before Wei Chen with an imposing presence, far away in Xing'an City at Duke Sui's Residence, Wei Jian was listening to reports from his subordinates.
"My lord, we have received news from the Temple of Martial Arts," said a man in black kneeling respectfully before Wei Jian.
Wei Jian replied calmly, "What’s going on?"
"Sir, the Fifth Young Master is fine. He is wandering around the Temple of Martial Arts, accompanied by the granddaughter of Elder Gongye Long," the cloaked figure reported.
Wei Jian's expression showed some surprise. He stood up and paced for a moment before looking at the cloaked figure and asking, "Why is that? That boy has low abilities; he shouldn't be valued by Gongye Long."
"Sir, that detail was not included in the information from there. I will go and inquire further, and report back immediately with any news," the cloaked figure replied.
Wei Jian nodded and said, "Go then. Keep a close watch. The Temple of Martial Arts inexplicably took Wei Chen away this time; it is indeed very strange. I want to see what kind of trick the Temple of Martial Arts is trying to play."
"Understood." The cloaked figure accepted the order and soon a shadow emerged from the darkness.
The figure was grayish, like a wisp of mist that could be blown away by a gust of wind.
"What do you think about this matter?" Wei Jian asked, looking at the misty figure with a serious tone.
"Heh heh, Duke of Sui, with your intelligence, can you not see it yourself?" The voice from the mist was extremely sinister and grating.
Wei Jian suppressed his displeasure and said, "I can certainly see it, but everyone's thoughts are different. If I could see through the Temple of Martial Arts' intentions, why would I need to ask you? Shadow, remember your identity; no matter what, you are still one of us from Duke Sui's Residence."
"I know." The voice in the mist paused before continuing, "In my opinion, the Fifth Young Master is hiding his true abilities. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to sever Elder Liu's hand at the Temple of Martial Arts. I know Elder Liu's strength; while he isn't particularly strong—only at the Fifth Level Divine Realm—he has trained for many years and has few rivals at that level. For the Fifth Young Master to defeat Elder Liu truly surprises me."
"This time, no matter what happens, the Fifth Young Master has finally brought honor to our Duke Sui's Residence at the Temple of Martial Arts. As for their attitude towards him, it must be because he has demonstrated some strength; otherwise, they would never treat him so favorably."
The mist continued to analyze.
Wei Jian nodded slightly and asked, "Then what do you think about the Temple of Martial Arts taking Wei Chen away?"
"It’s just a test—a test of your reaction. Your response has been quite good; stirring up trouble in Xing'an City without involving the Temple of Martial Arts makes them think that there are no informants among them. They even believe we know nothing and are completely clueless."
"For us, this is advantageous. Knowing ourselves and our enemy ensures we will never be defeated in a hundred battles. We know the news within the Temple of Martial Arts while they remain unaware of our situation. We have had people arranged within the Temple for thousands of years; they will never find out," Phantom in the mist said lightly.
Wei Jian pondered for a moment before asking, "What should we do next regarding our Duke Sui's Residence?"
"It’s simple. Continue to stir things up in Xing'an City, but don’t provoke anyone from the Privy Hall or the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. As for everyone else, we can deal with them. Taking advantage of this opportunity, we can swallow up some forces and grow stronger. We should thank the Temple of Martial Arts for giving us such a good chance."
"Alright, as you say."
...
Wei Chen flattered the menacing Qian Youshi, but Qian Youshi's anger showed no signs of abating. He was a seasoned individual; how could he be easily swayed by a simple compliment from Wei Chen?
If Wei Chen thought it was that simple, he was truly mistaken.
Qian Youshi glared at Wei Chen and shouted, "Who do you think you are? How dare you harm Elder Liu?"
"Qian Youshi, I didn’t actively harm anyone. Elder Liu inexplicably tried to take my life; should I have just stood there and let him? Life has no distinction between high and low; Elder Liu's life is valuable, but so is mine," Wei Chen retorted coldly, continuing, "Besides, if we're talking about value, as the son of Duke of Sui Wei Jian and the future heir of the Wei Family, am I really inferior to that so-called Elder Liu?"
"Moreover, Elder Liu is not dead; he’s merely injured. Your aggressive attitude towards me is rather contemptible. With your status, making a scene in front of someone like me is truly embarrassing, don’t you think?"
Wei Chen wore a mocking expression, showing little regard for the so-called Qian Youshi.
Everyone around knew the truth: it was indeed Elder Liu who had acted recklessly first, while Wei Chen had only retaliated. His words were firm and reasonable, convincing those who were watching.
Qian Youshi was thoroughly enraged. Just as he was about to say something, Gongye Hong stepped beside Wei Chen and looked up at Qian Youshi calmly. "Qian Youshi, do you really want to attack someone of a lower generation given your status? Although Wei Chen is not one of us from the Temple of Martial Arts, he holds considerable standing in Duke Sui's Residence. If you lay a hand on him, it would be tantamount to declaring war on Duke Sui's Residence. That’s your personal affair and has nothing to do with us at the Temple of Martial Arts."
Gongye Hong turned to the onlookers and raised his voice. "Are we really going to pay for Qian Youshi's reckless behavior? The Temple of Martial Arts stands for fairness and justice. Do you think we need to drag ourselves into a full-blown conflict with Duke Sui's Residence because of one person's folly?"
Hearing Gongye Hong's words, the crowd began to speak up:
"It's unfair; we don’t want to go to war with Duke Sui's Residence!"
"Only a fool would wish for such a thing; we refuse."
"Yes! We want harmony, not war!"
The onlookers were divided; some stood with Wei Chen and Gongye Hong, while others were loyal followers of Qian Youshi. However, at this moment, Qian Youshi had lost the advantage of speech, leaving his supporters helpless, forced to swallow their grievances.
Qian Youshi felt extremely frustrated and indignantly exclaimed, "Is it just going to end like this after injuring Elder Liu and having him punished?"
Gongye Hong fell silent. Was it really going to end like this? That was clearly not Qian Youshi's style. But what could be done?
Gongye Hong wanted to avoid a confrontation between Wei Chen and Qian Youshi as much as possible. No matter what, she stood by Wei Chen's side, concerned for him. If that was the case, it would be best to prevent any fighting from occurring. Honestly, Gongye Hong had little confidence in Wei Chen's abilities.
Wei Chen quietly observed Gongye Hong, thinking to himself, "This girl is always looking out for me. Her grandfather Gongye Long and Old Master both hope I can rise up and suppress Qian Youshi's faction. I didn't expect that Gongye Hong would intervene, making it likely that a fight won't happen now. Gongye Long and Old Master might blame her for this."
"She hasn't done a great job completing her mission!"
As he looked at Gongye Hong, a warm feeling welled up inside him.
This sensation was truly a long-lost one.
Only the women who were waiting for him in the Demon Realm could care for him in such a way.
Wei Chen's fondness for Gongye Hong grew stronger.
But because of this, Wei Chen didn't want to put Gongye Hong in a difficult position or let her face criticism from her grandfather and Old Master.
Wei Chen stepped in front of Gongye Hong and glanced sideways at Qian Youshi. "Qian Youshi, how about we keep our distance from each other?"
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