The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2199 - 2188: Decisions from All Sides

After Yun Rong, Zhao Xingtu, and others left for a while.

The people in South Square gradually dispersed.

Those loose cultivators who supported Zhao Xingtu also needed to leave Spirit Artifact City quickly.

If Xiao Yao Palace, Heavenly Sword Sect, and the rest of the Jins’ ancestors all came here, they would be utterly insignificant.

Very soon.

On the now-ruined South Square, only Mu Chengtong, Murong Jiang, and a few others remained.

Mu Yunliang said, "Father, should we help Chenfeng?"

Mu Chengtong nodded, saying, "Helping is a must. I’ve misjudged Ye Chenfeng multiple times. Maybe during such a crisis, he’ll still be able to grow, and it might be beneficial for us in the future."

"However, Ye Chenfeng isn’t one of our Demonic Flame Valley’s people, and if we openly help him, some within the valley might resent us."

"I see that Xiao Yao Palace is likely to accuse Ye Chenfeng with unfounded crimes. They still have considerable influence in the Tian Xuan Realm, and other sects might be swayed by them. All we can do is delay their actions against Ye Chenfeng, and the rest depends on his own fate."

Murong Jiang agreed with Mu Chengtong’s plan: "This method is good; it’s the only way we can help Ye Chenfeng."

...

Meanwhile, Luo Qianjiang, Luo Youfang, Jin Yangcai, Hua Liukong, and Sun Changnian gathered in the hall of Xiao Yao Palace’s residence after leaving South Square.

This time, they believed their plan was foolproof, but it ultimately failed. Jin Yangcai and Hua Liukong frowned deeply; the former’s ancestor Jin Shouyan had died, and the latter’s son Hua Changsheng was fully dead.

They were dealing with a mere sixth-rank Divinity Transformation Realm kid, yet their efforts resulted in a total loss.

Sun Changnian spoke, "Yuan Kun and Gao Deming have left; they’ve surely gone to join Ye Chenfeng. Once their alchemy forces are established, it will deal a severe blow to my Artifact Refinement Pavilion."

Luo Qianjiang’s eyes flared with anger, and his aura seeped out uncontrollably as he said darkly, "Establish an alchemy force? Before that’s done, they might all be reporting to Yama’s Palace. Ye Chenfeng and the others left using Spirit Artifact City’s teleportation array, and we now know their destination."

"Currently, the Ancient City of Heavenly Origin is swarming with cultivators, and there are too many mysteries surrounding this affair. The most important thing is we cannot ascertain if he has any Divine King Realm experts with him. Let’s have others pave the way for us first; that’s the safest approach."

Despite Hua Liukong’s desire to kill Ye Chenfeng immediately, he acknowledged the wisdom in Luo Qianjiang’s words, saying, "Now, we can only probe the situation first, and then decide."

Jin Yangcai shook his head, saying, "We should also prepare in advance. Ye Chenfeng is a master of the medicinal instrument symbol, and if he truly matures, would he spare us? We’ve already set a life-and-death feud with him. I think we should inform our sect’s ancestors quickly; Ye Chenfeng must be dealt with promptly to avoid further trouble."

Sun Changnian nodded in agreement with the Family Head of the Jins, saying, "I concur. We should observe the changes while preparing. Once we have conclusive results from probing, we should immediately act against Ye Chenfeng."

Luo Qianjiang furrowed his brow in thought, saying, "Things might not progress smoothly; the people of the Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs wouldn’t remain idle. If I’m correct, they’ll think of ways to obstruct us, though they won’t confront us directly, and this incurs no loss to their sects. Instead, they’ll create a favor for Ye Chenfeng."

"Ye Chenfeng is proficient in the four disciplines—medicinal instrument symbol—such a favor would be invaluable if he grows up successfully."

Hua Liukong raged, "Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs want to benefit amid chaos? We can’t allow them to succeed! In this Tian Xuan Grand Event, their sects suffered no losses."

Jin Yangcai added, "Since they want to help Ye Chenfeng, let’s ensure they don’t get what they want. If possible, we should drag them into the fray, forcing them to assist us against Ye Chenfeng."

...

While Luo Qianjiang and others were plotting intrigue.

At the Artifact Refinement Pavilion’s headquarters meeting hall.

Ancestor Tan Yuanwu, Pavilion Master Lin Shouping, and three deputy pavilion masters, Shi Yingzhuo, Gao Yuzhu, and Wang Xinghuai, were present.

Wang Xinghuai, who knew Ye Chenfeng earlier, was still in shock. He hadn’t expected Ye Chenfeng to be an Eighth Grade Artifact Refiner, ranked higher than himself, and could only smile wryly within.

Tan Yuanwu said, "It seems the situation in Tian Xuan Realm is about to become chaotic. Who would have thought a genius like Ye Chenfeng would emerge, proficient in four disciplines? What are your thoughts?"

Seeing Lin Shouping and the others silent, Tan Yuanwu continued, "Shouping, I know Jin Zhiteng is your disciple, but integrity matters in everything. I believe Ye Chenfeng is worth the risk; you should distance yourself from Jin Zhiteng."

"Ye Chenfeng can reach eighth grade in the Artifact Refining at such a young age; he must have unique insights, and could even have powerful backing. I’ve decided to assist Ye Chenfeng; my chance of reaching ninth grade in this lifetime is slim, and Ye Chenfeng might be my only hope."

Lin Shouping’s face was sullen; Jin Zhiteng was, after all, his most accomplished disciple. A wave of darkness passed through his mind, but he said, "Ancestor, I’ll follow your arrangements."

Tan Yuanwu shook his head, saying, "Shouping, I know you’re displeased. I called you here today not to hide anything from you; I’ve watched you grow up. This time, Xiao Yao Palace, Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Jins are truly unreliable; do they really think everyone is foolish?"

Tan Yuanwu then addressed the other three deputy pavilion masters, "Speak up if you have any comments."

Shi Yingzhuo and Gao Yuzhu had been helped by Tan Yuanwu before, so they had no objection to his decisions, viewing him as a semi-mentor.

Wang Xinghuai was even less likely to object, saying, "Ancestor, I’ve known Ye Chen for a while now; we share a mutual understanding. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have repeatedly stood up for him. Even if you hadn’t decided to assist him, I would have."

Tan Yuanwu nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Good, it’s settled. Prepare secretly; we’ll leave Spirit Artifact City in a few days."

Likewise, in the Talisman Master Pavilion’s residence hall.

Ancestor Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan, Pavilion Master Gao Baizhi, Deputy Pavilion Master He Qingwu, and Gu Xin’er were present.

Ye Chenfeng’s mastery in four disciplines astonished them.

Gu Xin’er was fully convinced by Ye Chenfeng now; initially, she had little regard for him, but now she felt a sense of admiration and fondness.

Yu Shiqing shook his head, exclaiming, "Unbelievable! Old Duan, what are your thoughts?"

Duan Dongyan laughed, saying, "It seems accepting Ye Chenfeng as an apprentice is almost impossible; I lack the qualification for a tutor of a genius in four disciplines."

"However, Ye Chenfeng’s mastery of four disciplines, with his Talisman Master reaching fifth grade, ensures he has unique capabilities. We might acquire the opportunity to reach eighth grade by assisting him."

Yu Shiqing nodded, "Old Duan, your thoughts coincide with mine. I’ve also set aside the idea of taking on an apprentice."

"But, arranging for him to be the man for my apprentice is still worth considering."

"Xin’er, what do you think?"

Gu Xin’er’s face turned crimson, her lips pouting as she said, "Master, why are you saying such things? I’m ignoring you now!"

Seeing Gu Xin’er shyly flee, Yu Shiqing chuckled, understanding his apprentice probably had taken a liking to Ye Chenfeng. However, with Ye Chenfeng being a boundless genius, could this relationship be successfully arranged?

...(To be continued. If you like this work, please go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)