Capítulo 1822: Chapter 281: Raising a Ruckus in the Imperial Palace
“Longlin Immortal, it’s been a while. Are you visiting today because you miss your old friend?” General Wu asked nonchalantly.
“General Wu, let’s not beat around the bush. Hand over that villain.” Longlin Immortal, avoiding pretense, got straight to the point.
“Villain? What are you referring to, Longlin Immortal?” General Wu asked with genuine surprise.
“Don’t play dumb. I just saw Hou Dahai flee into your residence. Hand him over quickly.” Longlin Immortal reproached.
He was angered, not caring who the opponent was.
Seeing there was no point in hiding, General Wu dropped the pretense as well and asked, “Why is Longlin Immortal after Hou Dahai?”
“Hou Dahai stole my Sect’s Fire Spirit Ganoderma and injured our Disciple. This grudge must be avenged.” Longlin Immortal replied frankly.
The ntion of “Fire Spirit Ganoderma” clarified why Longlin Immortal was so furious for General Wu.
Because the Heng Yue Sect Leader recently got poisoned by Cold Frost Poison, and Fire Spirit Ganoderma is a crucial antidote ingredient; without it, detoxification becos challenging.
But what’s right and wrong cannot be discerned purely from Longlin Immortal’s perspective, so Wu wanted Hou Dahai to co forward and confront.
No invitation needed, Hou Dahai stepped out himself; as he resented the false accusations from Longlin Immortal.
Moreover, he thought an equitable resolution was preferable over brute force; one cannot hide forever.
“Fire Spirit Ganoderma not being in Heng Yue Sect’s possession even for a day renders it ownerless. I claid it by strength, how is it wrong?” Hou Dahai questioned.
“Our Disciple had already reached for it, but you snatched it away out of greed.” Longlin Immortal accused.
“You just admitted that your Heng Yue Sect Disciple didn’t have it—proving I did nothing wrong.” Hou Dahai retorted.
“Seeing you displeases now, killing you wouldn’t be unjustified.”
“Those are two separate matters, don’t mix them.”
“I say they are connected, how can you interfere?” Longlin Immortal fiercely countered.
“You…” Hou Dahai was irate, tempted to strike but hesitant.
Seeing the tension rise, General Wu hurried to diate, “Alright! Alright! Let the Emperor handle your matters. This might deliver an equitable resolution.”
Hou Dahai realized that this might be the only option left.
And Longlin Immortal thought it might be a solution as well.
Thus, the three proceeded towards the Capital City.
Longlin Immortal already sent a ssage that if any Heng Yue Sect Disciples sought him, they should head to the Capital City.
Soon enough, Heng Yue Sect Disciples indeed arrived at that location.
Since only one large city existed near Cloud Crocodile Villa, and Hou Dahai sought refuge with influential figures.
Rumor had it a trusted confidant of the consort resided in this city, explaining Hou Dahai’s direction of escape.
Upon reaching General Wu’s governed city, the deputy inford them that Longlin Immortal had proceeded towards the Capital City, advising relocation there for eting him.
Despite uncertain truths, seeing the token left by Elder Longlin convinced Heng Yue Sect Disciples.
Imdiately they took leave and headed for Kaifeng Kingdom’s Capital City.
Within half a day, the three prominent figures arrived at the Imperial Palace.
Upon receiving the Emperor’s summons, they entered the chamber to address this matter.
Having heard both sides, the Emperor of Kaifeng Kingdom assessed that Heng Yue Sect was a pillar for Kaifeng Kingdom, continually supplying talent and wealth—unfit to fall.
However, Hou Dahai wasn’t entirely at fault—they couldn’t just forcefully take his Fire Spirit Ganoderma without resentnt.
Weighing the circumstances, he rewarded Hou Dahai, suggesting compromise and resolution.
Hou Dahai acknowledged the Emperor’s reasoning; the Fire Spirit Ganoderma wasn’t of imnse utility to him currently, giving it to Heng Yue Sect also benefited Kaifeng Kingdom.
Of course, provided he already received his dues; otherwise, his cunning nature would’ve spurred various rebuttals long ago.
Longlin Immortal understood the Emperor wouldn’t disregard their plight, as Heng Yue Sect ranked among the top sects in Kaifeng Kingdom, crucially impacting its interests.
With the matter resolved, Hou Dahai fulfilled his promise, handing over the Fire Spirit Ganoderma.
Seeing only half the size of a palm, Longlin Immortal was dissatisfied and questioned, “Why is there only this much? Where’s the rest?”
“This Fire Spirit Ganoderma is only this small; how large did you think it is?” Hou Dahai replied irritably.
“You deceived , I clearly heard from our Disciple that the Fire Spirit Ganoderma was two palms large. Why now just a asly portion?” Longlin Immortal queried.
“That was all fiery magma. After removing it, only a small part remained,” Hou Dahai answered.
After just claiming it, he was excited for a mont, only to realize he was fooled by appearances upon closer inspection.
It seed two palms large but the actual Ganoderma asured just half a palm.
“Are you truly not deceiving ?” Longlin Immortal stared into Hou Dahai’s eyes inquiringly.
“Why would I deceive you? If you doubt, have the Emperor inspect my storage ring!” Hou Dahai spoke fearlessly.
To clear his suspicion, Longlin Immortal resorted to requesting the Emperor’s assistance for an inspection.
And to resolve this conflict, the Emperor of Kaifeng Kingdom reluctantly examined Hou Dahai’s storage ring at Longlin Immortal’s initiative.
Hou Dahai avoided Longlin Immortal’s inspection because storage rings generally contain personal secrets; once known by outsiders, it could give them complete control over one’s ability, becoming helpless against them.
The Emperor differed; being the nation’s sovereign, holding supre power, he posed no threat or seen as a temptation, so the Emperor was best for handling this matter.
Once searched, the Kaifeng Kingdom Emperor did not find any trace of Fire Spirit Ganoderma in Hou Dahai’s storage ring and conveyed this truthfully to Longlin Immortal.
Longlin Immortal trusted that the Emperor wouldn’t lie, thus opted to let the matter rest and departed from the Capital City.
Today’s encounter did wear down Hou Dahai’s spirit; he realized his strength was lacking and required more cultivation.
Heng Yue Sect had wrecked his beautiful Cloud Crocodile Villa; such grievances couldn’t go unavenged, hence, he visited his sister, the consort, so that during her leisure, she might discredit Heng Yue Sect in front of the Emperor.
Learning of Heng Yue Sect’s audacity, the consort assuredly would stand up for her brother.
Though, with Heng Yue Sect presently recuperating, it’s unwise to add insult to injury, lest she be branded as “the most vicious woman’s heart.”
After exiting the Imperial Palace, Longlin Immortal waited within the Capital City for the Sect’s Disciples.
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