Chapter 1828: Chapter 1828: Give So Face
In short, Fang Bai was not optimistic about the political marriages among the City Lord Mansion, Divine Eagle Sect, and Green Rainbow Sect.
The direct disciple of the City Lord Mansion, Leng Rui, either due to his indifferent nature or dissatisfaction with Tong ngjiao, did not look at this fiancée even once, despite sitting not far from her.
On the contrary, the direct disciple of the Divine Eagle Sect, Tu Dajiang, couldn’t take his eyes off his fiancée Ning Yuze and frequently grinned with satisfaction.
Facing Tu Dajiang’s gaze, Ning Yuze looked at her nose with her eye, and the heart with her nose, expressionless and revealing neither joy nor sorrow.
Hua Yanqing, Tong Shun, and the elders of the Divine Eagle Sect, however, did not pay attention to these junior disciples and continued to revel in their drinks and conversations.
To them, the marriage of junior disciples was a decision they made themselves, and regardless of the juniors’ satisfaction, it had to be executed unconditionally.
After all, in their eyes, sect interests outweigh everything, and sacrificing individuality for the sect’s benefit is natural.
The banquet proceeded in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
During this ti, Green Rainbow Sect Master Tong Shun and the elders of the Divine Eagle Sect paid special attention to Fang Bai and were particularly cordial.
To them, such a top-level alchemist as Fang Bai, even if not pulled into their sect, is beneficial to establish friendly relations with, both for the sect and personally.
The previous grievances between Tong ngjiao, Feng Zihua, and Fang Bai were resolved through Hua Yanqing’s diation, and they ca to apologize to Fang Bai, who magnanimously forgave them, assuming the deanor of a senior, which made Tong ngjiao and Feng Zihua indignant but helpless.
“I share a close friendship with your Sect Master Feng, and it’s a pity he couldn’t personally attend this ti.”
Seeing Fang Bai subtly gesturing to him, Hua Yanqing suddenly understood and sighed, saying to the elder of the Divine Eagle Sect, “I heard Sect Master Feng has already set out for the Blood Sea Desert, is that right?”
The elder of the Divine Eagle Sect nad Xue Hongxing, the chief among the four elders of the Divine Eagle Sect, possessed a Thunder Tribulation Level Seven cultivation level.
Upon hearing Hua Yanqing’s inquiry, Xue Hongxing respectfully replied, “Yes! The Sect Master left so ti ago. Before departing, he specifically instructed to apologize to City Lord Hua and ask for forgiveness for his absence!”
Hua Yanqing waved his hand with a smile and said, “Sect Master Feng is too kind. The Blood Sea Desert is a rare ancient battlefield ruin, only discovered three years ago. Which expert does not want to try their luck? Not to ntion Sect Master Feng, even I would have gone if not for so trivial matters delaying .”
The nurous experts from the three major forces present showed longing expressions upon hearing Hua Yanqing ntion the ancient battlefield ruins of the Blood Sea Desert, as many had originally planned to explore there once the matter here was settled.
The Blood Sea Desert is located in the western part of the Eastern Desolate Continent, an endless desert nad for its blood-colored sand.
Three years ago, a Thunder Tribulation expert inadvertently discovered an ancient battlefield ruin spanning ten thousand miles deep in the Blood Sea Desert and found many unprecedented rare cultivation resources within.
The news spread, causing a sensation in all directions, and many experts from the Great Thousand Worlds embarked on a journey to explore its mysteries.
It is said that the ancient battlefield ruins deep in the Blood Sea Desert were the battleground of the top Thunder Tribulation experts from the Great Thousand Worlds during ancient tis, fighting over several relics from the Immortal Realm.
Therefore, not only are there relics of top Thunder Tribulation experts in the ancient battlefield ruins, but also relics from the Immortal Realm that are coveted by all Thunder Tribulation experts.
This is precisely why experts like Tong Shun, Hua Yanqing, and Feng Lingxiao are preparing to journey to the Blood Sea Desert for exploration.
“Elder Xue, there’s sothing I’d like to ask whether your Divine Eagle Sect could do the honor…”
Under the gaze of Fang Bai and Hu Yichen, Hua Yanqing finally broached the main topic.
“City Lord Hua, what are you talking about! In this Great Thousand Worlds, who wouldn’t give City Lord Hua so respect? Please, speak your mind, I am all ears.”
Xue Hongxing straightened up and said solemnly.
Hua Yanqing pointed to Hu Yichen and said, “I wonder if Elder Xue recognizes this friend, Hu Yichen?”
Although Xue Hongxing had been drinking and chatting with Hua Yanqing and the others, he had also been discreetly observing Hu Yichen.
Having abducted their Sect Master’s daughter, which enraged the Sect Master to no end, Xue Hongxing had little affection for Hu Yichen. He originally planned to seize Hu Yichen and escort him back to the sect to face the Sect Master’s wrath but felt sowhat apprehensive upon seeing his good relationship with Fang Bai.
Although Fang Bai’s cultivation level isn’t high, he is a top alchemist and also beca an honorable elder of the City Lord Mansion, placing him in a position that made Xue Hongxing more cautious, unwilling to act rashly.
When Hua Yanqing abruptly inquired about Hu Yichen, Xue Hongxing was montarily surprised before nodding, “Naturally, I recognize him. This person is…”
He was about to say “this person is the little thief whom the Sect Master wants to eliminate as soon as possible” when Hua Yanqing smiled and interjected, “Recognizing him is good! I heard that this young friend Hu and your Sect Master’s daughter are mutually in love, deeply fond of each other, and have long beco martial dao companions, having even borne a daughter… is that correct?”
Xue Hongxing was surprised that Hua Yanqing not only referred to Hu Yichen as a “young friend” but also described what Hu Yichen had done—eloping with the Sect Master’s daughter—in terms of “mutual love and deep fondness,” seemingly showing so protection toward Hu Yichen.
Alard, Xue Hongxing imdiately said, “City Lord Hua, you must be mistaken. This Hu Yichen abducted my Sect Master’s daughter, angering the Sect Master, who issued a sect-wide order to hunt him down, swearing to kill him…”
“Elder Xue, that’s quite incorrect!
Not waiting for Xue Hongxing to finish, Hua Yanqing shook his head dismissively and said, “From what I know, your Sect Master’s daughter Feng Ziyu is quite formidable. If she was adamantly unwilling, how could young friend Hu have taken her away and borne a daughter with her? I suspect there is so misunderstanding here…”
Seeing Xue Hongxing wanting to argue further, she gestured to interrupt, continuing, “Young friend Hu is a friend of Elder Fang, which also makes him one of our City Lord Mansion’s people. When Elder Xue returns to your sect, please pass a ssage from to Sect Master Feng: that I, Hua Yanqing, am willing to diate and reconcile, allowing both sides to turn hostility into harmony. Would that not be better? What does Elder Xue think?”
Upon hearing this, Xue Hongxing couldn’t help but smile wryly, thinking that since Hua Yanqing’s words had reached this point, refusing would surely displease the other party.
Moreover, the affairs between Hu Yichen and their Sect Master weren’t his concern, so why be the villain?
“Since City Lord Hua has spoken, I naturally have no objections. Upon returning to the Divine Eagle Sect, I will surely convey your words to Sect Master Feng.”
After speaking, Xue Hongxing glanced aningfully at a visibly excited Hu Yichen, as if indicating: You’re a lucky one, evading a disaster.
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