Chapter 1028: Chapter 585: Qilin Hall (Double-Length) (2)

The three characters "Qilin Hall" bathed in golden light.

The assembly of Jianghu heroes weighed the good and evil on Dragon and Tiger Mountain. After arriving on the mountain, it was not about indulging in food and drink or casual drinking games; the original purpose of the Hero Conference was to invite people from all over the world to assist the sword at Dragon and Tiger Mountain, to put it bluntly, to help Dragon and Tiger Mountain with its affairs.

What they were helping with was significant, what they were organizing was righteous, and since they were heroes among heroes and fighters among fighters, it was not excessive to join forces with Dragon and Tiger Mountain to get through the difficulties.

Not only would no one say it’s excessive, but being able to help Dragon and Tiger Mountain with its affairs, even if it means working tirelessly, would be a great honor that many people wish for but cannot attain.

Since it’s about helping with affairs, a meeting must be held, and it’s impossible to leave out Chen Yi. After all, with the eight characters "repairing the heavens with one’s body, saving the world and its people," the merit is so high beyond measure, both emotionally and rationally, even if the Old Heavenly Master personally invites him, it wouldn’t be possible to leave out Chen Yi.

As for why Chen Yi agreed to go, the reason is simple...

Would you skip a meeting?

If you don’t personally go, how would you know what decision they’re making, what’s in the gourd?

In front of Qilin Hall, two Taoists left and right bowed to greet. Others may not know them, but they were Zhao Tong and the Hidden Crown Prince, each with a complex expression.

"Are you both well?" Chen Yi grinned slightly, crossing into the hall without waiting for a reply.

The buzzing and chaotic discussions suddenly vanished,

A sudden silence.

Pairs of eyes accustomed to bloodshed swifted over.

The mist from the tea water filled the air, the subtle noise was like the sound of a pin drop, fiddling with chopsticks, raising and lowering tea bowls, adjusting crossed legs, and fingernails on the verge of eagerness brushing against the tea tray, the atmosphere was tense as if court dogs waiting for their superiors to arrive.

The figure that strode into Qilin Hall halted its steps, at first glance, it’s hard to see how extraordinary this person was, just the appearance was quite different from the wanted poster, he collected his smile and bowing to the crowd:

"I hope everyone has been well."

He finished speaking and directly took his seat.

As Chen Yi took his seat, it seemed like a rustic country bumpkin, picking up the tea to drink, grabbing a snack to eat, and then scanning the people present in Qilin Hall.

The Hero Conference attracted thousands of Jianghu heroes, but only a few could actually ascend the mountain, and they only consider virtue, not martial arts; besides Taoists there were only about forty chairs.

Chen Yi glanced around, of the many chairs there, the ones truly worth attention included a monk, three swordsmen, and a sword-wielding noble, along with a swordsman companion.

Besides those, there were also two acquaintances, He Taixiong previously seen, and the Daoist Zhang Shengzhen who could stitch corpses.

The Old Heavenly Master slowly rose from his seat, with a dragon’s pace and a tiger’s step, truly old but majestic, when he stood up, the Taoists in the hall also rose, he led the bowing ceremony for the crowd,

"All of you are heroes weighted on virtue and are warmly welcomed here; Dragon and Tiger Mountain is honored by your presence, though we have no special hospitality, only tea and wine, if dissatisfied, I hope for your forgiveness. Nonetheless, your gathering here is a blessing for Dragon and Tiger Mountain and for the world."

After speaking, the heroes in the hall raised their bowls to toast tea, and the Old Heavenly Master returned the toast, the words of praises filled the hall for a while before gradually subsiding, during which no special gesture was made towards Chen Yi, regardless of merit, everyone at Qilin Hall was equal.

Ultimately, despite any heroism, all are Jianghu people licking blood from the blade, an uneven bowl of water may seem insignificant but it’s the root of many bloodshed disasters, clan extermination events.

Chen Yi didn’t care much; he’s not overly concerned about helping Dragon and Tiger Mountain, more about participating.

Yet someone wasn’t pleased.

"Battalion Commander Chen’s merit overshadows the heroes, I, Qian Anning, toast you alone with a bowl of tea."

A raised brow revealed a refined young noble, earlier Chen Yi noticed his unusual aura.

He slowly approached with the tea.

Chen Yi remained unmoved.

He drank the tea himself, wiped the stains from his lips, and remarked with amusement: "Battalion Commander Chen’s prowess in measuring good and evil is still vivid in memory."

Perhaps because Chen Yi merely nodded and continued to sip tea and eat the cakes, when the nobleman with the surname Qian spoke again, his tone had become cold,

"We’ve long heard of Battalion Commander Chen’s name, but although the fame is large, it doesn’t seem like a good reputation, quite contrary to what the Heavenly Official weighed, I wonder if Battalion Commander Chen has any comment?"

Chen Yi swallowed the Dragon Beard Cake, calmly replying, "Comment?"

Qian Anning was smiling: "Everyone here is an upright hero, since they measured good and evil to ascend Dragon and Tiger Mountain, only Battalion Commander Chen is wanted worldwide, but his merit is so high that it made the Heavenly Official kneel, isn’t this peculiar?

In my view, under everyone’s eyes, the people here are intolerant of sand; Battalion Commander Chen should clear his bad name, if it’s all the court’s slander, then blame the flood for washing the Dragon King Temple, we’d rather face the risk of execution to clear Battalion Commander Chen’s name.

But if the bad reputation is true..."

He paused intending to raise his voice to continue but was abruptly interrupted.

"It’s all true,"

Chen Yi remarked slowly after sipping,

"No need for ’if’, what can you do?"

........

Dragon Tiger Mountain Guest House.

The female crown bypassed a century-old Arhat Pine and walked away, her ethereal grace mesmerizing Lin Wanxiao.

When she drew nearer, Lin Wanxiao came to his senses, noticing Yin Weiyin came alone, he was first surprised, then instinctively felt schadenfreude.

Turns out that person didn’t come with the female crown...