The Second Elder also looked at Bai Qingsong, because as everyone knows, the Shi family is a family that ascended from the Xuantian Realm. If Chen Tianwen is not an ascendant from the Xuantian Realm, then why would he protect the Shi family?

They even went so far as to relocate the entire Shi family to Bu Huo City at great expense!

Bai Qingsong smiled faintly and answered the question with confidence:

"Senior, you may not know this, but I am deeply in love with the eldest daughter of the Shi family. Some time ago, I heard that the Tie family of Xishui City had sided with the Water City Lord and had been bullying the Shi family in every way. Because I was busy with family affairs, I asked City Lord Chen to help me move the Shi family to Buhuo City."

"After all, having a junior in Bu Huo City can help take care of the Shi family."

Bai Qingsong's words were so watertight that Shui Wenbin was speechless. He never expected that the conversation would end up involving him again.

Shui Wenbin stammered awkwardly, unsure how to defend himself.

The Second Elder was also somewhat conflicted. Without evidence, if they directly confronted the White Moon Chamber of Commerce, even the Holy Cloud Sect wouldn't step in to protect the Black Water Sect if they couldn't produce any evidence.

If the Blackwater Sect were to directly oppose the White Moon Merchant Guild, even ten Blackwater Sects wouldn't be enough to handle them!

But if they just retreated like this, they wouldn't be able to explain it to their sect leader. Should they go back and tell the sect leader that they hadn't even met the other party and were sent back by the White Moon Merchant Guild with just a few words?

The sect leader will definitely be furious, and my monthly allowance will probably be ruthlessly withheld.

The Second Elder thought for a moment and said to Bai Qingsong:

"President Bai, it seems there's some misunderstanding here. Could you please grant City Lord Chen a meeting with us? Once the misunderstanding is cleared up, we will naturally apologize and take our leave!"

Bai Qingsong shook his head and said to the Second Elder:

"It is truly unfortunate that City Lord Chen is currently in seclusion. Once City Lord Chen emerges from seclusion, I will certainly convey your purpose to him."

Shui Wenbin suddenly found it somewhat amusing. When he visited the Blackwater Sect's sect leader, he had given the reason that the sect leader was in seclusion. Now, Chen Tianwen had finally given him a chance to vent his anger.

The Third Elder, known for his fiery temper, became somewhat angry upon hearing Bai Qingsong's excuse and said:

"A mere city lord, yet he puts on such airs. Everyone knows this Bu Huo City lord is only a mid-stage Golden Immortal, and he's in seclusion? What a joke!"

Elder Bai Xiu's expression changed. Chen Tianwen had saved his life, how could he tolerate others insulting Chen Tianwen? He immediately retorted:

"The path of cultivation is long, and seclusion is a common occurrence. You are only at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, so where does your arrogance come from?"

The Third Elder roared angrily:

"What did you say? How dare you look down on me!"

"So what if I underestimate you? We're both mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortals, and you might not even last a few moves against me!"

Elder Bai Xiu had his own confidence. Although he and Mi Donghai fought evenly back then, it was because they both came from major sects and powerful forces, and their immortal techniques and artifacts were equally matched.

However, how could the Blackwater Sect's foundation compare to the White Moon Merchant Guild? Therefore, Elder Bai Xiu did not take the people in front of him seriously.

The Third Elder was thoroughly enraged by Elder Bai Xiu's words and immediately attacked Elder Bai Xiu.

The Third Elder's immortal technique instantly coalesced and attacked Elder Bai Xiu. Elder Bai Xiu also used his immortal technique at the same time, not only shattering the Third Elder's technique but also blasting the Third Elder away a thousand meters away.

Elder Bai Xiu was about to make another move, but was stopped by Bai Qingsong. The Third Elder was also stopped by the Second Elder.

Although Bai Qingsong was confident that he could remain invincible in the current situation, he was also afraid of provoking a fierce counterattack from the Blackwater Sect. Not knowing what Chen Tianwen was planning, Bai Qingsong naturally did not want to cause trouble for Chen Tianwen.

The Second Elder knew that the three of them were no match for the White Moon Merchant Guild, which is why he stopped the Third Elder from making any further moves.

The Third Elder suffered a minor loss, snorted coldly, and said nothing more.

The Second Elder cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Bai Qingsong and said:

"President Bai, I apologize for any offense. However, the sect leader has given orders that what you said will leave us unable to explain ourselves when we return."

"Furthermore, President Bai may not know this, but the Holy Envoy will soon be visiting my Blackwater Sect. According to the Sect Master, the Holy Envoy is very concerned about this matter!"

The Second Elder had no choice but to use the Holy Cloud Sect to pressure the White Moon Merchant Guild. It seems that the greater the power, the more afraid the Holy Cloud Sect is.

Bai Qingsong frowned as expected. Those guys from the Holy Cloud Sect don't know how to reason.

Reason has always been the voice of the weak. If the Holy Envoy of the Holy Cloud Sect really comes to Bu Huo City, how should we deal with it?

After much deliberation, Bai Qingsong made up his mind that he absolutely could not disturb Chen Tianwen's seclusion. The best course of action now was to stall for time, so Bai Qingsong said:

“Senior, City Lord Chen is indeed in seclusion. However, since you have some unspeakable difficulties, why not wait for ten days? After ten days, City Lord Chen will emerge from seclusion and will naturally meet with you then!”

The Second Elder also knew that this was Bai Qingsong's final concession. Continuing further would not lead to a better outcome. Although the sect leader would still be dissatisfied if he went back to explain now, it was still better than the previous situation where things seemed to be going on indefinitely.

Moreover, the Second Elder also knew that the claim that the Holy Envoy would arrive soon was pure nonsense, something he had made up to fool Bai Qingsong.

Now that he saw that Bai Qingsong had indeed chosen to back down, the Second Elder went along with it, saying:

"Since President Bai says so, then my Blackwater Sect will visit again in ten days. We hope that City Lord Chen can step in then to help clear up the misunderstanding."

Bai Qingsong nodded, cupped his hands, and said:

"Don't worry, senior."

And so, the Second Elder, along with the still furious Third Elder and the worried Shui Wenbin, returned to Xishui City.

At this moment, Shui Wenbin felt like a million grass mud horses were running through his mind. Another ten days? This can't be happening! I'm just feeling frustrated and want to vent my anger on Chen Tianwen. Why is it so complicated?

This has also dragged in the Holy Cloud Sect, but I have no idea what the Holy Cloud Sect does!

Shui Wenbin deeply regretted that he shouldn't have caused trouble for Chen Tianwen. Otherwise, he wouldn't have handed over three sets of immortal techniques, and he wouldn't have gotten caught up in the struggles between these major sects.

Now, without gaining any benefits or venting their anger, they've become vassals of the Blackwater Sect without even realizing it!

Bai Qingsong also led Elder Bai Xiu and Elder Bai Shi back to Bu Huo City.

Bai Qingsong flew directly to the City Lord's Mansion. Xiaoxue waited anxiously at the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion. When she saw Bai Qingsong flying over, she quickly went to greet him.

"Are you alright now?"

Xiaoxue asked worriedly, as the loud noise just now had frightened her quite a bit.

Bai Qingsong nodded and said to Xiaoxue:

"Let's wait until my brother comes out of seclusion before we talk about anything else!"