Chapter 363: 361. Couldn't Hold Back and Lost Their Temper (1/3)
Wén Píng glanced at the treasure saber in the box and smiled faintly.
He understood Bìmò Zhàn's actions; it was all for Bìmò Yì's benefit. However, he was more than happy to trick his uncle, the City Lord, by taking whatever Huan Cheng sent, but as for others...
He refused outright.
Wén Píng said flatly, "Put the items away."
"You little brat, hurry up and hand it over." Bìmò Zhàn handed it to Bìmò Yì with a satisfied smile, thinking to himself that the gift was indeed worth it, especially those hundreds of white crystals.
In any Sect, elders' and Sect Leaders' disciples can learn more compared to ordinary or even inner Sect disciples.
Even if it's just maintaining these relations through gifts, it's still much better than being an inner Sect disciple.
"Whatever you have, put it away and take it back." Wén Píng's cold words suddenly resonated.
"Sect Leader Wén."
Bìmò Zhàn's smile froze, realizing that Sect Leader Wén meant to put them away.
Wén Píng continued, "Elder Bìmò, put away your tricks, we don't play that game here..."
"Put, put, put." Bìmò Zhàn's old face flushed red, hurriedly avoiding the box and storing it in his storage ring, "Sect Leader Wén, the greeting gift was just my personal intention, it has nothing to do with Bìmò Yì."
"Grandpa, enough, if there's nothing else, let's go back. You have your matters, and I have to start my cultivation." Bìmò Yì, knowing this would be the outcome, gently urged Bìmò Zhàn to leave.
Wén Píng watched the scene; he couldn't evaluate Bìmò Zhàn. Some defeat others to seize resources and grow, while others use such tactics to advance themselves and their families.
He hoped for Bìmò Yì not to become the latter.
Fearing Bìmò Zhàn would worry, Wén Píng said, "In the Immortal Sect, all disciples are treated equally. Everything is open to him as long as he wants to learn."
"Thank you, Sect Leader Wén."
Bìmò Zhàn nodded, clasped his hands, and then turned to descend the mountain.
However, as he walked down the Thousand Layers, Bìmò Zhàn pondered his actions, reflecting deeply. He also silently thought he had sent him to the right place; a righteous Sect Leader like this ensures Bìmò Yì can thrive here.
With the Immortal Sect as a backing, he no longer needs to curry favor like himself.
"The Biyue ancestor in heaven must be watching." Bìmò Zhàn smiled and then headed for the foot of Yunlan Mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, he still saw Luo River waiting there.
"Chief Luo, sorry for the wait. Let's find a place to have a drink."
Luo River's expression was a bit cold, giving Bìmò Zhàn a side glance, and said coldly, "I have matters to attend to, you can leave."
"Alright then, Chief Luo, take care." Faced with the suddenly cold Luo River, Bìmò Zhàn gave a helpless smile and stepped away.
As he left, he couldn't help but take another look at Luo River.
What on earth were they doing at the foot of the mountain?
Neither going up nor leaving.
He shook his head, brushed off his thoughts, and continued on his way.
Once Bìmò Zhàn was gone, Luo River couldn't hold back any longer.
Indeed, the Immortal Sect was clearly targeting him.
Anyone else could go up, but he couldn't.
"I traveled all the way from Bright Mirror Lake, lowered my status as Grand Chief, only to be humiliated like this." Luo River couldn't help but clench his fists, his body trembling with anger.
In contrast, the two Divine Profound Upper Realm cultivators by his side showed no trace of anger on their faces. Even being humiliated to this extent, a Three-star Influence could directly approach the Immortal Sect, yet they could not.
The Hundred Sects Alliance, on a small scale, was the dominator of Bright Mirror Lake.
On a larger scale, any Sect within the Hundred Sects Alliance framework was an ally. And the Hundred Sects Alliance of Bright Mirror Lake was merely a branch, never having considered Mitian Sect worth noticing.
No matter if someone behind the Immortal Sect could destroy the Mitian Sect or produce a Wind Attribute Two-Star Vortex Map...
They really thought too highly of themselves.
"Elder Da Si, don't you feel anything?" Luo River immediately asked the two Divine Profound Upper Realm cultivators nearby.
The man named Da Si shook his head. "We've been ordered to be on good terms; if it works out, what's the harm in waiting a bit longer? Whether we can go up or not isn't urgent. After all, we have grievances with him. The fact he hasn't acted on them yet suggests there's room for reconciliation."
"Letting your temper cloud your judgment will one day lead you to a place of no return," said another Divine Profound Upper Realm cultivator.
Luo River could only sigh, closing his eyes and exhaling deeply, his gaze lifting toward the peak of Yunlan Mountain.
"Forget it!"
Even though Luo River detested having to act so humbly, he had no other choices.
Or rather, Wén Píng hadn't left him any options.
"Sect Leader Wén, I am Luo River from the Hundred Sects Alliance. I have critical matters to discuss with you... We of the Hundred Sects Alliance forgive past grievances, but we only ask Sect Leader Wén to meet with us."
His voice thundered out.
Yet, there was no response, just many people stopping on the street a hundred meters behind, observing.
"Get lost!" Luo River shouted angrily at those watching, his pressure directly dispersing them.
The crowd was startled and scattered.
Luo River continued to shout toward the top of Yunlan Mountain, "Sect Leader Wén, our Hundred Sects Alliance comes with great sincerity. If you wish, the Immortal Sect can immediately become a pseudo Four-star Sect, without any review. Furthermore, we can let your Sect lead East Lake."
When Luo River shouted this, Bìmò Zhàn who intended to leave heard it, Huan Cheng heard it, half of Cangwu City heard it.
"The Hundred Sects Alliance has compromised to such a degree." Huan Cheng looked toward Yunlan Mountain and couldn't help but marvel, then shook his head with a smile.
At this moment, Wén Píng descended Yunlan Mountain in a step.
Standing with hands behind his back, he positioned himself at the bottom of the Thousand Layers.
"Sect Leader Wén, you finally willing to see us." Luo River forced a smile, attempting to mask his feelings of humiliation.
However, Wén Píng simply said, "Are all your Hundred Sects Alliance members insane?"
"Sect Leader Wén, our Hundred Sects Alliance is the only Five-star Influence in Heaven and Earth Lake, and we do not wish to have unpleasant relations with you. Therefore, any request you make, we can fulfill... just hope to sit down and negotiate."
He held on—
Then, Luo River quietly awaited Wén Píng's response.
Wén Píng didn't continue the conversation but instead said, "Can you leave far enough away? Isn't destroying a Mitian Sect enough to keep you at bay? If you keep blabbering, I'll even eliminate your Hundred Sects Alliance at Bright Mirror Lake."
Of course, Wén Píng was merely speaking hypothetically.
Actually destroying the Hundred Sects Alliance in Bright Mirror Lake would be no different from wasting white crystals.
With that money, it's better to upgrade buildings or enhance Tingyu Pavilion.
Hearing this, Luo River could no longer hold back.
Frowning, clenching his fists, his anger erupted fiercely.
"Wén Píng, our Hundred Sects Alliance is a Five-star Influence. If not for giving face to those behind you, who do you think you are? Everything I offer isn't for you, but for that senior behind you!"