"But... Senior Brother Lin, it doesn't seem like the Sect Leader has inford you," Xu Zhengqing said, feeling sowhat conflicted.
"That's true, the Sect Leader didn't inform . But since Ye Xuan'er's letter concerns , Senior Brother Jiang, you inford , right, Old Jiang?"
Lin Xiao gave a sly smile, looking at the man before him.
"Junior Brother Lin is right. The one who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. Let's go together!" Jiang Yuan stated his position.
...
Dragon Head Peak, Shenxiao Palace, the Sect Leader's main hall.
"Jiang Yuan, Chairman of Dragon Head Peak!"
"Lin Xiao, Chairman of Divine Phoenix Peak!"
"Greetings to the Sect Leader and all the Elders!"
Lin Xiao and Jiang Yuan entered the main hall together. After performing a series of ritualistic greetings, they stood to one side.
It was only then that Lin Xiao realized!
That asshole Ye Chen was also present!
And he was staring at him with a malicious glint in his eyes!
Could it be that this kid already knows the content of Ye Xuan'er's letter? Is he here specifically to target ? Lin Xiao wondered.
The Sect Leader, True Master Ziyun, spoke directly, "Since Martial Nephew Lin is also here, let's get straight to the point. What is your opinion on this secret letter from Ye Xuan'er, the newly ascended Queen of the North Territory?"
Lin Xiao responded, neither servile nor overbearing, "Sect Leader, I have learned the general contents of the letter from Junior Brother Xu. Empress Ye, who dominates the North Territory, wishes to invite to Beacon City for a eting. I naturally accept, however..."
"However, what? Martial Nephew Lin, do you have any reservations about this letter?" True Master Ziyun exchanged glances with the other Elders and asked.
Lin Xiao glanced at the arrogant Ye Chen beside him and said lightly, "I believe Queen Ye sent this letter because of so minor disputes between Junior Brother Ye and myself. After all, I'm sure everyone is aware by now that Queen Ye is indeed Prince Ye's sister."
"Minor disputes!?"
"Lin Xiao! How lightly you put it!"
Enraged, Ye Chen ignored Yuanyi's attempts to stop him. He rushed to the center of the hall and roared at Lin Xiao, "For severing my arm, I, Prince Ye, will not rest until one of us is dead! My dear sister Xuan'er, she cares for , her elder brother, more than anyone! She would weep endlessly if I, Ye Chen, lost even a single hair, let alone an entire arm!"
As he spoke with deep emotion, his handso young face was visibly moved, and his eyes grew sowhat red.
In this life, he regarded all other beings as insignificant, adhering to the creed: "All others are but dust; I alone am supre!"
Yet, deep in his heart, he silently loved and yearned for one girl!
She was his sister, his childhood sweetheart, now the imperious Queen of the North Territory, Ye Xuan'er!
Witnessing this, everyone in the hall couldn't help but sigh with complex emotions.
Indeed, the bond between Ye Chen and Ye Xuan'er, brother and sister, was deep.
This ti, Lin Xiao had disregarded the competition rules and ruthlessly severed Ye Chen's arm. Even though the Six Holy Beings were shielding him for Xiao Hongling's sake, how could this Queen of the North Territory possibly let the matter rest?
They feared that if Lin Xiao wasn't handed over, in a couple of days, once she was empowered by the 800,000 units of Royal Fortune, the Beichuan Cavalry, which rampaged across the North Territory, would surely surround the Qinglan Sect!
Although the Qinglan Sect was a leading figure of the Righteous Path in the Eastern Region, the founder's last edict forbade involvent in the disputes of worldly dynasties. Furthermore, with the Demons currently stirring restlessly, if Ye Xuan'er were to join forces with the Demon Sect, the future troubles would be endless!
The more everyone thought about it, the more terrified and uneasy they beca.
They all turned to look at the man in the center of the hall, dressed in snow-white robes, as handso as a celestial deity.
He, however, appeared perfectly composed, with not a trace of panic on his face!
Facing everyone's gazes, Lin Xiao said nonchalantly, "Elders, Sect Leader, there's no need for you to be troubled. This matter arose because of , Lin Xiao, alone. I will go to Beacon City myself and et this Queen of the North Territory!"
Since I'm thoroughly familiar with the original novel's plot, I've already thought of at least three ways to drive a wedge between Ye Xuan'er and Ye Chen. Although they're sowhat risky, they're worth a try. If worse cos to worst, I still have the Dragon Soaring Thousands of Miles Talisman gifted by the system, which can ignore the restrictions of formations and barriers, allowing to escape!
Indeed, as soon as Lin Xiao spoke, everyone present looked at him with approval and admiration.
Only True Master Ziyun on the dais, who had read the letter, and several Supre Elders, wore sowhat peculiar expressions.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Just then, a burst of laughter, manic and wild, like that of a triumphant winner, rang out.
Under everyone's gaze, Ye Chen rushed right up to Lin Xiao, like a long-defeated cur finally getting its mont of triumph, gesticulating wildly.
"Lin Xiao! Stop being ridiculous, will you? How much longer will you remain this naive!?"
"Don't you understand yet!? Your ti to die has co!"
"Today! My sister Xuan'er will have your head delivered to Beacon City!"
"Hmph! I warned you back on the day of the Disciple Acceptance Ceremony! I, Prince Ye, told you that I, Ye Chen, am not soone you can afford to provoke!"
Ye Chen roared, his voice like that of a madman, loud enough to burst eardrums.
Seeing this, everyone present felt their hearts clench.
"It seems Chief Lin truly cannot escape death this ti."
"But... even if the Sect Leader and the Elders decide to hand over Chief Lin, would Chief Xiao agree?"
"I'm afraid this is a matter where Chief Xiao can no longer afford to be willful. If the North Territory's army joins forces with the Demon Sect, it would be a catastrophe threatening the very survival of our sect!"
...
Just as a wave of sorrow swept through the hall, True Master Ziyun on the dais cleared his throat. He looked at Ye Chen with a sowhat awkward expression and said, "Er... Martial Nephew Ye, is it possible that we've perhaps viewed the Queen of the North Territory in too extre a light...?"
"This letter..."
As he spoke, he used his True Power to send down the imperial letter in his hand, which was written on a sheepskin scroll. "Several Elders and I have studied this letter carefully. Her Majesty the Queen's words are earnest and sincere, and she lavishes praise upon Martial Nephew Lin. She expressed her wish to see him as soon as possible, and also..."
At this point, even for him, the Sect Leader of such high standing, his face turned sowhat awkward. "And... this letter, it seems... AHEM, AHEM... it doesn't ntion you at all..."
As soon as he said this, the entire hall fell into stunned silence!
The Senior Deacons and Guest Elders of Dragon Head Peak all gaped in disbelief!
"What's going on!?"
"So, after all this... was Prince Ye just caught up in his own drama?"
"The Queen of the North Territory doesn't care about him at all!?"
"Isn't he just a clown then?"
"No... this doesn't make any sense! There must be sothing fishy here!"
"I agree! Everyone knows the Queen of the North Territory is ruthless and decisive, hailed as the War Goddess of Purgatory! The one she cares about most is her brother, Prince Ye!"
...
Just as the entire hall erupted into a clamorous uproar, with everyone chattering and discussing animatedly—
A hoarse shout rang out:
"What!?"
"This is absolutely impossible!"
"My sister Xuan'er cares most about ! How could she not ntion at all! My damn arm is broken! She must be crying her eyes out! How could she not write to show her concern for ?"
Under everyone's gaze, Prince Ye of Beichuan, Ye Chen, looked as if he had been struck by divine lightning from the Nine Heavens. He staggered back ten consecutive steps, then an old ailnt flared up, causing him to vomit blood and collapse!
...
What the hell?!
Don't tell Ye Xuan'er's character setting has collapsed too?
Impossible! I don't have the slightest connection with her! My 'warm guy' aura can't possibly reach her!
Lin Xiao also stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered.
"It seems... I'll have to personally go to Beacon City to et this great beauty from the original novel—the one described with blue hair, green eyes, and exotic heritage."
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