Xu Zhenyang, Sui Yong, and Pei Ming were all at a loss for what to do.
Finally, Xu Zhenyang changed the subject, asking Zeng Lusheng with a puzzled look:
"Elder Zeng, I have a question that I don't understand. Please enlighten me."
"Oh, please feel free to ask any questions. To show my sincerity, I will answer them if I can."
"Then I'll speak frankly. It seems that Elder Zeng has a grudge against those people invited by Lingyan Pavilion?"
Mentioning this made Zeng Lusheng angry, and he said angrily:
“That’s right. They had a grudge against my son, and this time they injured him on the battle stage. The outcome was already decided, but that little beast didn’t stop and kept humiliating my son. He was also very disrespectful to me. That old man Shen Qianjun is really too indulgent towards him.”
One can only imagine what kind of father Zeng Yunpeng is, given that he raised such a son. He must be the kind of person who is unforgiving when he's in the right, will bite back even when he's wrong, and is vindictive and unwilling to suffer any loss.
He was already furious when Zeng Yunpeng complained to him, and Xiao Fan's merciless and sarcastic remarks on stage only fueled his anger.
Xu Zhenyang and the other two looked at each other in bewilderment. They knew very well what had happened on the battle stage, and the cause and effect of the matter was none other than Zeng Yunpeng.
First you cheated and denied it, then you turned the tables and won. In the end, it's reasonable for the other person to be so angry that they beat you up, but you changed the story. You really are protective of your own.
However, none of them would voice their true thoughts, as they were now in need of their help.
Xu Zhenyang chimed in, "Elder Zeng is right. We saw what happened on the battle stage clearly. The other side did go too far, but surely it wasn't enough to warrant Elder Zeng's reaction? Could there be some other reason?"
Pei Ming and Sui Yong also turned their gazes toward Zeng Lusheng, equally curious.
Zeng Lusheng took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with a fierce light, his tone sinister.
"When they passed through Fengqing City a while ago, they beat and scolded my son and the elders of my sect, and even robbed them. They took all the cultivation resources and rare treasures I gave my son. How can I not hate them?"
Xu Zhenyang and his group were skeptical, but the reason was quite valid.
"Elder Zeng knows them well? Do you know which powerful force they belong to in Yizhou? Judging from their potential, they are not simple."
Zeng Lusheng scoffed at this, his expression full of disdain, and said:
"What big power? They came from Yunzhou. I sent someone to investigate beforehand. It's their first time in Yizhou. They're probably from some small power in Yunzhou who just happen to have some talent. If they were really from a big power, how could I dare to provoke them?"
Xu Zhenyang nodded. He believed what he said. They wouldn't dare to provoke a core disciple of a major power. Those people were very precious to them, and they might do something out of the ordinary.
Zeng Lusheng continued:
"I've explained the cause and effect, the gains and losses, to you all clearly. Please give me a definite answer."
To be honest, as you can see, sending you to deal with those kids was just a side matter. The main thing is to form an alliance with our Fengqing Sect; that's the most important thing.
If you don't deal with those kids, it'll be the same if I send people after they leave Lingyan Pavilion. They can't stay in Lingyan Pavilion forever, and Lingyan Pavilion can't protect them forever either.
They really don't know their place and dare to offend anyone.
Our Fengqing Sect agreed to help Biyunxuan in the competition after careful consideration. We thought that if you win this time, we can have better cooperation, and if you can change, we can also change.
To grow bigger and stronger, and create new glories.
I just didn't expect things to go wrong, but that's fine too, because it will allow us to cooperate better, won't it?
What seems like a misfortune may actually be a blessing in disguise. Everyone should think about it carefully.
The sooner we make a decision, the better, because who knows what unexpected things might happen.
As Zeng Lusheng finished speaking, he added a sentence with a sinister undertone, seemingly unintentionally.
These words were both a reminder and a threat. Perhaps the Fengqing faction had changed their minds, and then you would have one less option; they wouldn't even bother with you if you wanted to form an alliance.
Xu Zhenyang, Pei Ming, and Sui Yong looked at each other, hesitant to speak, and finally fell silent.
Finally, Xu Zhenyang said to Zeng Lusheng, "Please wait in the side hall, Elder Zeng. This matter is of great importance, and we need to discuss it among ourselves."
He then instructed the servants, "Someone, take Elder Zeng down to rest and serve him well."
Zeng Lusheng nodded and followed the waiter downstairs.
Only the three of them, brothers in misfortune, remained in the main hall.
Xu Zhenyang took a deep breath. He didn't look relaxed either. To be honest, none of the choices in front of him were very good.
If you had to choose between chocolate that tastes like poop and poop that tastes like chocolate, which would you pick?
Even if it's not excrement, it's still excrement in your mouth.
He asked Pei Ming and Sui Yong, "What do you two think of Elder Zeng's proposal?"
Pei Ming sighed and said helplessly, "I think that compared to staying in Feihong City, I prefer to form an alliance with the Fengqing Sect. Even if it's worse, it's still better than staying in Feihong City and being at the mercy of others."
Sui Yong agreed, saying, "That's right, I think so too."
Xu Zhenyang nodded. "I agree, but do you think Elder Zeng can really make the decision? How much of what he says is true or false?"
“That’s right, that’s what I’m worried about too. We saw what happened on the battle stage clearly. He and those people must have had some conflicts. It’s hard to say what else.”
"Don't worry about his conflict with those young guys. It's a small matter. As for their whereabouts and background, we can find out with a little investigation. If what he said is true, we'll take care of it for him. If we find something wrong, we won't take action. We're not stupid."
"Yes, our main concern is the alliance with the Fengqing Sect. Let them be the leader, even if it's a bit stifling, it's better than staying in Feihong City. But we need to be careful about the oath."
"So we agree to his terms? We agree to form an alliance with him?"
"I think it's better to meet their sect leader, Liu Zhihao, in person. He's just an elder. We shouldn't wait until we've finished helping him and then just leave. Even though it's a favor, we shouldn't let him make a fool of us."
The three of them began to discuss the matter, each offering their own perspective.
They all tend to cooperate with the Fengqing faction, incidentally helping Zeng Lusheng deal with Qin Feng and his group.
The three of them made a decision and invited Zeng Lusheng back.
Zeng Lusheng looked at them and asked, "Well, have you made a decision? Do you have any good news to tell me?"
Xu Zhenyang, representing the family, responded with a smile: "Hehe, I have good news to tell Elder Zeng. If nothing unexpected happens, we will be family from now on."
Zeng Lusheng also had a smile on his face; he had completed the task assigned to him by the sect.
Xu Zhenyang continued:
"However, the three of us have a request. We need to meet with Sect Master Liu and make a vow with him in person before we deal with those young people. Please forgive us, Elder Zeng."
Zeng Lusheng looked at them with a forced smile.
"It seems the three of you don't trust me. However, this matter is of great importance, and your requests are reasonable. I will arrange for you to meet right away. To show my sincerity, I will be there to watch when you make your move."
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