NOVEL NEXT Chapter 327: Aren't You Going a Bit Too Far?
Ye Feng was very clear that since it involved the Nine Great Sects of Ancient Martial Arts, it was definitely not something that the Utility Pavilion could decide on its own. Naturally, he was more than willing to contribute his Martial Alliance to the reconstruction of the Martial Academy, after all, it was a matter that benefitted both the nation and its people.
Moreover, now that the Outer Battlefield was further opened and the barriers to the Alien Space-Time were showing signs of breaking down, Xuanyuan Nation had to prepare as soon as possible, otherwise, it would inevitably lead to catastrophic consequences.
Of course, Ye Feng wasn't so selfless as to hand over the Martial Alliance for nothing; the other party naturally had to pay a corresponding price.
"I'm going to the Utility Pavilion!" Ye Feng said as he stood up.
Shi Yehong's expression turned unsightly in an instant, "Are you just going to march into the Utility Pavilion like that?"
Ye Feng sneered, "What else can I do? Should I maybe change into some nicer, more formal clothes?"
Shi Yehong said with a bitter smile, "You know that's not what I mean. The King of the Four Realms, by all logic, shouldn't be allowed to enter the Utility Pavilion."
"Logic is made by people!" Ye Feng turned and walked out, naturally, he didn't finish his sentence. Since this logic was established, it was also up to people to abolish it.
Usually, the weak are the ones who are bound by logic, for the strong, such "logic" is worthless in their presence!
Boss Cao stood up too, "Well, having stayed here for so long, it's time for me to move my old bones as well. There's a big change coming in the Imperial City tonight, and there are many matters that need attention."
As Ye Feng walked, he said, "With the number of Aristocratic Clan Gates in the Imperial City reduced so drastically, there are also many vacancies in the Three Offices. Aren't you going to hurry and arrange to get your people in?"
Boss Cao just chuckled with a "heh heh," repeatedly saying, "This deal, not bad at all!" After saying that, he quickly walked out, got into his black car of an unknown brand, and zoomed off.
"Ye Feng, since you are determined to go to the Utility Pavilion, I might as well go with you. Otherwise, I really worry that you'll be taken advantage of!" Shi Yehong shook his head and sighed.
Ye Feng just smiled without saying anything. In fact, his sudden decision to go to the Utility Pavilion, while partly for the sake of the Martial Alliance or the future Martial Academy, was mainly because he had just received a tip-off that someone from the Great General's Mansion had already gone to the Utility Pavilion overnight.
Going to the Utility Pavilion now was, of course, to lodge a complaint. Ye Feng wasn't someone to be trifled with, and he wouldn't let anyone slander him!
This time, Ye Feng didn't bring any subordinates with him, because he believed that after tonight's battle, there weren't many left who would dare to attack him. Even if there were some left, those people, to maintain appearances, wouldn't make a move in the shadows.
The Utility Pavilion was located right at the center of the Inner City, where any building or establishment in the very center symbolized status and power.
A tower, a seven-story-high tower with an ancient architectural style of flying eaves and walking walls. Beneath the tower was a lake, by the lake a small yard, in the yard a creek connected to the surrounding lake around the Utility Pavilion, with the sound of water trickling and the lake rippling, offering a distinct charm.
But on this late evening, Ye Feng wasn't there to admire the scenery. After announcing his arrival, to his surprise, he wasn't obstructed; instead, two attendants from the Utility Pavilion promptly welcomed him inside.
"It's quite a coincidence, the Grand Sect Leader seems to have known you were coming, and he had already instructed us to wait for you here," the attendant said while walking towards the tower.
"The Grand Sect Leader knew I was coming?" Ye Feng was genuinely surprised.
"Yes, but other than that, the Grand Sect Leader did not say much. Just that when you arrived, you should go straight to see him!"
Ye Feng nodded slightly as he finally guessed the reason; it was probably because of Zhang Wenyuan.
After all, Zhang Wenyuan was the Grand Sect Leader's direct disciple. That night at Heartbreak Cliff, he had severely injured Zhang Wenyuan, and undoubtedly the Grand Sect Leader, as his teacher, would have some thoughts.
The group went straight to the seventh floor. Although the tower did not seem tall, it was, in a sense, the most important place in Xuanyuan Nation, since most of the major decisions concerning the country usually came from this tower.
Inside the seven-layered loft there weren't many people, only seven. Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming sat in the main seat, with the other four Sect Leaders sitting beside him. Additionally, there were two people from the Great General's Mansion, but the two old men were not present.
Ye Feng's attention went straight past Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming, looking towards an elder dressed in a beige long robe.
This individual was tall and thin, with long arms like that of Vajra's iron bones. His deep-set eye sockets revealed two small eyes that emanated a sharpness. Ye Feng hadn't met this person before, but he knew who he was.
Sixth Sect Leader You Jiuming!
Within the Utility Pavilion, he was the most secretive Sect Leader. Of course, the reason why Ye Feng paid attention to him was not due to his mysteriousness, but because the Shadow had provided him a clue. When the Master from Shicha Sea was fleeing, he didn't go to the Great General's Mansion; instead, he sought out this Sixth Sect Leader.
This was quite intriguing!
By no small coincidence, Sixth Sect Leader You Jiuming was also sizing up Ye Feng with his two tiny eyes. Their gazes met, and then both averted their eyes, without sparking any unusual friction.
"Now that everyone is here, let's all take a seat. Tonight is not for a formal meeting of the Pavilion, we're here to discuss matters, so let's stick to business!" Zhao Gongming was the first to break the awkward silence.
Great General Duantian sat there, big and bullish, with a stern face, as if everyone in the room owed him eight hundred taels of gold.
"Since the Grand Sect Leader has spoken, then I'll speak my mind. Regarding the establishment of the Martial Academy, the people from the Great General's Mansion have always been trained in martial arts. Why then are there no arrangements for our people to become instructors this time? Are you implying that the people from the Great General's Mansion aren't qualified?"
The voice of Great General Duantian boomed like a bell, sounding even louder in the night.
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Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming did not respond to him directly but instead turned to look at Ye Feng, smiling as he asked, "Northern King, what's your opinion on this matter?"
Ye Feng said bluntly, "I have no opinion!"
Sometimes, having no opinion is in itself an opinion, an opinion of great significance at that. Those present could hear the thick tension building between him and the Great General's Mansion.
This was to be expected. Although the two had not yet completely fallen out, after tonight's battle on Heartbreak Cliff, the grievances between them had been nearly laid bare, saved only by the fact that they all refrained from tearing apart the lifeline of Xuanyuan Nation.
Nine Sect Leader Qiu Kuzhen couldn't help but laugh, "Setting up the Martial Academy is being led by your Martial Alliance, and you have no opinion on this?"
Ye Feng likewise responded with a smile, "I have no opinion; I have conditions!"
The Nine Sect Leader fell silent, his face revealing a shade of displeasure. After all, this was Utility Pavilion, where they, the Sect Leaders, held supreme authority. And here was the Northern Border King, not even giving due regard to the Sect Leaders?
Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming said, "Conditions? Didn't the Second Sect Leader discuss them with you?"
"He did, and made them very clear," Ye Feng said.
"Then why do you still have objections?" Zhao Gongming asked.
Ye Feng couldn't help but sneer, "May I ask the Grand Sect Leader, if someone wanted to forcibly tear down your house to build a better villa, which admittedly is a good thing, but those demolishing it only give you the job of a watchdog, would you, the original owner, agree?"
Hiss...
Those present all drew in a sharp breath, even the complexion of Grand Sect Leader Zhao Gongming sank.
"Northern King Ye Feng, don't you think you're going a bit too far?" Zhao Gongming's tone became sharp as he spoke.