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Qin Fufeng got up and left after a moment of madness, leaving Ye Tian and Cold Moon to exchange wry smiles, thinking about how there could be such an elder.
"It seems they are all fine now. Although my master is not serious, he won't act recklessly when it comes to important matters," Cold Moon said, gazing through the window at Qin Fufeng's leisurely departure, unable to help but smile.
Ye Tian nodded in agreement with Cold Moon's words. Since everything was already safe and sound, there was no need to worry.
"Sister Ningyue, I will head back first. You take care of them," Cold Moon said. "Uncle Qin really..." The sentence was left unfinished as Cold Moon nodded repeatedly. It was indeed unrealistic to expect Qin Fufeng to take care of them. With Duan Liu as a living example, having been taken care of even under the bed, who could feel at ease?
As a disciple of Azure Cloud Pavilion, Cold Moon found it much easier to take care of them than Ye Tian, so it was only natural for her to take on this responsibility. Besides, they were all good friends, so there was no need for any formalities.
After returning to Cloudscroll Pavilion, Ye Tian collapsed onto the bed. Although he wasn't injured, he felt extremely exhausted.
He didn't know how long he had slept when he vaguely sensed someone approaching him.
He suddenly opened his eyes to see the old face of Zhang Cang before him.
"It's you?" Ye Tian exclaimed in surprise, feeling a bit frightened. The visitor was none other than Elder Dou, with whom he had fought before. He had appeared silently in front of him; if he had slept a little deeper, he might have been caught off guard without even knowing how he died.
Seeing Ye Tian's astonished expression, Elder Dou initially showed a look of confusion but soon returned to normal and smiled, "Nephew Ye, you truly haven't disappointed me."
"I haven't disappointed you? When did I ever give you any expectations?" Ye Tian scoffed. In his heart, he had always held a very poor impression of Elder Dou. This person was deeply scheming and quite ambitious; while he usually appeared submissive, he actually harbored hidden dangers. With him around, it was only a matter of time before Cloudscroll Pavilion would face some trouble. However, Elder Dou concealed himself too well for Ye Tian to expose him.
"During our battle that day, I felt you were no ordinary person. Over this period, you have continuously revealed your brilliance. Just today, you performed another impressive feat; it truly leaves one in awe!" Elder Dou praised enthusiastically, speaking as if he were proud of having taught such an outstanding disciple.
"Elder Dou overestimates me; just speak your mind," Ye Tian replied coolly. He didn't have much reaction to Elder Dou's deliberate flattery. Given Elder Dou's insight, how could he not see that the impressive feats were not truly Ye Tian's abilities? As for why Elder Dou had come to find him—whatever his intentions were could be set aside for now—but it was likely that he had guessed that Ye Tian had already met with Cloudscar.
In the past few decades within Cloud Sea Sect, Ye Tian was the first disciple favored by the sect leader. Whether in terms of forming alliances or being adversarial, Elder Dou had no choice but to treat him with caution.
"Indeed, Young Master Ye is clever. I have important matters to discuss with you today," Elder Dou said with a mysterious smile. "Aren't you going to invite me to sit? At my age, my bones have become quite brittle, and I can't stand for too long."
"Make yourself comfortable," Ye Tian replied dismissively, not in the mood for idle chatter.
Elder Dou, unfazed by Ye Tian's rudeness, took a seat at the table and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Get to the point," Ye Tian urged.
"Why must you be so distant, Young Master Ye? Isn't this the day for your generation to shine within Cloud Sea Sect and Rising Winds and Gathering Clouds?" As he spoke, Elder Dou poured another cup of tea and offered it to Ye Tian.
"You are an elder; I am merely a direct disciple. Any matters should be discussed with my master," Ye Tian said, losing patience.
"Not at all! You are mistaken, Young Master Ye. Although you are currently just a direct disciple, you are also a holder of the Cloud Token. Not to mention that the position of Cloud Pavilion Master will undoubtedly belong to you in the future. Even the position of Master of Yunhai Sect seems very promising for you," Elder Dou continued to dance around the topic without revealing his true intentions.
"The position of Cloud Pavilion Master is already taken by Brother Li Xun. Besides, I have little interest in such matters. If your purpose today is merely to discuss this, then please leave," Ye Tian said, feeling increasingly annoyed by Elder Dou's insincerity. However, as long as Elder Dou did not show his true colors, he could not simply force him out.
"You are mistaken again. Everyone knows very well that Li Xun is nothing compared to you," Elder Dou chuckled. "Forget it; I won't beat around the bush any longer. Today, I truly have something very important to discuss with you."
Ye Tian remained silent, watching coldly and waiting for him to continue.
Elder Dou hesitated before speaking again, his fingers fiddling with the teacup like dry twigs. After a moment of contemplation, he finally said, "I have enmity with Xuanyuan Changfeng."
"That's your problem," Ye Tian replied disinterestedly. He had already deduced this matter earlier but had not given it much thought. With Elder Dou's strength, it seemed unlikely he would ever pose a threat to Xuanyuan Changfeng.
Moreover, within Cloud Sea Sect, Elder Dou could hardly stir up any trouble; his scheming would ultimately lead to nothing but wasted effort.
"He is cunning, but his schemes can only affect those beneath him. To try and outmaneuver someone as seasoned as Xuanyuan Changfeng is likely impossible," Ye Tian thought to himself. Although it might not be appropriate to say so about his master, it was simply the truth. To become a Master of the Pavilion requires more than just strength; cunning and depth of character are equally essential.
"Wrong!" Elder Dou's eyes suddenly brightened as he said in a deep voice, "This is also your matter. Do you know what happened at Cloud Sea Sect decades ago?"
Ye Tianxin was taken aback. Although he didn't believe Elder Dou's claim that it was related to him, he was still very interested in the past secrets of Cloud Sea Sect. After all, there were too many hidden secrets here, many of which could even be described as astonishing.
For example, Chen Qianrui and Salty Forest Mountain, as well as the mysterious world beyond Back Mountain Cliff, the enormous creatures, and the Guardian Beast of the Sect, among others.
"Do you think Xuanyuan Changfeng's relationship with you is merely that of a master and disciple?"
"Do you think you are valued because of how outstanding you are?"
"Or do you believe this place is filled with fairness and justice?"
Elder Dou's series of questions left Ye Tian unresponsive. Although he knew there was truth in what was said, he still showed no reaction.
Because Ye Tian understood very well that in this world where strength is revered and power speaks, there is no real fairness to be found. At the very least, with Duan Tiande's character, being able to sit in the position of Lord certainly meant there were deep-seated issues at play.
Similarly, his son also displayed a similar disposition; at such a young age, he caused chaos within Cloud Sea Sect. If it weren't for Ye Tian's stronger fists, he might have been dealt with a thousand times already.
"So you mean I will be used?" Ye Tian sneered.
"Smart. Do you know what weight the name Ye Tian carries in Divine Wood County now?" Elder Dou asked.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian was momentarily stunned. He truly did not know what special significance his name held in Divine Wood County; he had never thought about this question before.
"You don't know?" A hint of pride appeared on Elder Dou's face as he continued, "When people mention you, Ye Tian, everyone in Divine Wood County will give a thumbs up."
Hearing Elder Dou's words, Ye Tianxin secretly wondered if it was really that impressive. Although he had done some things worth talking about, the extent Elder Dou described seemed exaggerated.
In Divine Wood County, the character from Achieve Martial Unity is like a passerby; in terms of strength, there is nothing memorable about him. If we talk about achievements, the most notable one is merely the removal of Huanggang Ridge. This pales in comparison to Li Xun's feats of conquering nine mountains and twelve strongholds.
Over there, Elder Dou seemed to sense his confusion and said, "You killed the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters, but that old rascal Qiu Tiande didn't dare to confront you. Did you leak this matter to Hu Lue?"
"How do you know?!" Ye Tian was taken aback. Their plot to ambush the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters should not have leaked out. Although there was a lot of commotion that day, it was precisely because of that commotion that those without sufficient strength could not get close, let alone learn the details.
Suddenly, he thought of two individuals who had disappeared before the battle broke out: Support Monster and Murong Xingtian.
"Could it be that they leaked the whispers?" Ye Tian frowned as he considered this. If the news had indeed leaked out, then both Support Monster and Murong Xingtian would be suspects.
Moreover, if Support Monster leaked the information, it could be understood; however, if it was Murong Xingtian, then his motives would be worth pondering.
Although Golden Python Sect is not a peak power in Divine Wood County, its influence in Liezhuo City is certainly not inferior to that of Cloud Sea Sect in Divine Wood County. It is quite unusual for such a colossal entity to concern itself with the grievances between a Lord's son and a direct disciple of Cloud Sea Sect.
"Your thoughts are wandering too far," Elder Dou interrupted Ye Tian's train of thought.
Ye Tian turned to him and said, "What exactly do you want to say? What does my lack of fame have to do with you?"
"Hehe, it has nothing to do with me, but do you know what words people add before your name when they talk about you?" At this point, Elder Dou paused before smiling and saying, "It’s Cloud Sea Sect Ye Tian."
"So what? I am indeed a disciple of Cloud Sea Sect."
"Not quite. You are indeed a disciple of Cloud Sea Sect, but does your fame have any connection with Cloud Sea Sect? You are merely their pawn, just like Cloudscar back in the day. If he hadn't led the current Four Great Cloud Halls' Lords in rebellion against his master, do you think he would have ever had a chance at the position of sect leader? Would those four fellows ever have had a shot at being Lords?"
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