Luojing, Yefu.
The atmosphere of the originally leisurely flower viewing party had subtly changed. Some people gathered around, either out of curiosity or to watch the fun. Even those who didn't move couldn't help but look and listen to the scene.
After all, compared to the exotic flowers and plants that never change, this kind of gossip and entanglement seems more interesting.
"Senior Sister Xiayue..."
The woman surnamed Liu looked at Fairy Xiayue and said that she was devoted to her cultivation and was not aware of the trivial matters happening at home.
After receiving this answer, Xia Yue turned around and slowly looked at the man in coarse clothes.
"Although I don't know your background, I think there may be some misunderstanding." As a leader of the younger generation of Xia Jiangtian, Fairy Xia Yue's words were steady and there was nothing wrong with them.
“I…I…”
Yue Guan's brow furrowed, the muscles between his eyebrows bulging as a slight cramping pain shot through him. He wanted to say something to defend himself, but he didn't know how. The others around him were whispering in groups of two or three. Their slightly contemptuous and mocking glances made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles. Even battling superior monsters in the wilderness hadn't been as painful as this moment.
"I didn't lie. I...our family's foundation was all taken away by the Liu family..." He said what he cared about most, but it sounded confusing to others.
"What inheritance? Judging from the way you're dressed, you don't look like you come from a wealthy family."
"Or maybe he's from some poor, remote village, trying to scam people."
For a moment, some unpleasant words were heard around. People might be more likely to believe a pitiful young girl than to listen to a crude, poor, and ugly man. And Yue Guan's short silence made them feel that what he said was right.
"In my opinion, Jiuhuang Mountain should not have the reputation of being a visitor center. What kind of people are they?" Finally, the bad words affected the man's master. After all, this was the only one he could rely on now.
"I'm not lying! It was her, the Liu family, who colluded to deceive our Yue family, ruining our family and taking away our family's inheritance. They are a bunch of ruthless people!"
These words exploded like thunder among the crowd.
If Liu Manzhi and Xia Jiangtian didn't explain and refute the facts today, their reputations would likely be severely impacted. This kind of thing had to be resolved on the spot, otherwise rumors and gossip would circulate, and any subsequent attempts at explanation would be futile.
"Do you have any evidence to support your statement? Are all the disciples of Jiuhuang Mountain humiliating and slandering others like this?" Fairy Xiayue, who had originally had a calm expression, also turned cold.
For a moment, the field became quiet, and the situation suddenly became tense. Just as the two sides were about to come to blows, a young man dressed in dark brocade walked over quickly.
"Please be quiet, everyone. Please be quiet..." Ye Zhen, the third son of the Ye family, also began to have a headache. He didn't expect such a big thing to happen at the flower viewing banquet today.
He had let Yue Guan in earlier, considering that Jiuhuangshan was a doorman after all, and it would be inappropriate to keep him out. He hadn't expected him to get into such a big fight with Xia Jiangtian and the others the moment he entered, which was completely against his original intention. Besides, it would be bad for him to side with either side at this moment, and any misstep would ultimately damage the reputation of the Ye family.
Although the Ye family is still one of the six major families in Luojing, its situation has indeed declined greatly compared to the past. Several ninth-level immortals who were originally on good terms with them have passed away, and now they have few acquaintances with the masters of the new generation. It is not an easy task to gain a long-term foothold in Luojing, where there are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers, relying solely on wealth without corresponding extraordinary strength.
If the family business is small, it is not impossible to live a low-key life, but the Ye family has accumulated wealth over the years and is deeply involved with various forces and interests. It is not easy to withdraw if you want to.
"Please sit down for a moment, everyone. We are all gathered together, why be so tense..." Ye Zhen tried to appease both parties again.
"Today's matter must be proven clear." Fairy Xiayue changed her previous kind attitude and said in a cold voice.
If we were to get away with it today, who knows how many bizarre rumors would spread in Luojing tomorrow. Furthermore, with the Red Tower Sword Fight approaching, many major sects would gather in Luojing, and the impact would be far greater than usual.
"This..." Ye Zhen was briefly stuck after listening to the narration of the waiter beside him.
How could he prove his innocence? He Xingzhou should be asked to provide evidence, but who should he ask, and how should he prove it? Or, perhaps, Yue Guan should be asked to provide the evidence himself, or else he should be publicly declared a malicious slanderer and his reputation destroyed.
Even if Yue Guan was lying, this would still deeply offend Jiuhuang Mountain. Others might not know, but the Ye family, having operated for so many years, knew the true strength of this sect. Despite its barren location, its disciples were all fierce and ruthless, ready to fight to the death. They were not the kind of people that could be easily suppressed by any small faction.
Ye Zhen stood on the green hill beside the stream. For a moment, sweat broke out on his forehead and his brows were furrowed. In the end, he could only take a deep breath and then speak.
"This matter is beyond the ability of me and the Ye family to mediate. If you two are determined to resolve it today, then I can only ask the Mid-Autumn Festival official to come here to make the final decision." Although this will cause resentment from both parties, at least I can get myself out of it and will not offend them too much. Then I can let other third parties mediate, and it is estimated that there will not be too big a knot left.
Ye Zhen sighed in his heart, and then he felt a little envious of these big sects coming to visit. If the Ye family also had a seventh-level master, it would not be so frustrating.
Unfortunately, as the ancient Zi Wanxian said, living in the bustling Luojing, one is entangled in numerous mundane matters, like a silkworm spinning its cocoon. It's difficult to be as fearless and courageous as a child, and breaking through mental barriers is naturally difficult. Perhaps this is the price of being from an aristocratic family. If there are exceptions, their upbringing is likely not like his.
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