In Qingyangzi's impression, Feng Shao had never looked like this before. It was obvious that Qingyangzi and the compromiser's behavior had broken Feng Shao's bottom line.
But Qingyangzi was not panicked at all.
Feng Shao was essentially a man who respected his teacher and was usually respectful enough to his master. For a man who respected his master so much, even if he made a decision that made Feng Shao unhappy, what would it matter?
Feng Shao wouldn't turn against me anyway.
So Qing Yangzi said calmly: "Feng Shao, this is the decision of the master, you don't need to pursue it anymore."
After saying that, Qingyangzi wanted to turn around and leave.
However, Feng Shao sneered and said, "Among the people killed by Ye Chen yesterday, in addition to my apprentice's brother, there was also a Linglong Pavilion shopkeeper. Could it be that Master is also planning to use this sentence to evade Linglong Pavilion?"
Qing Yangzi said impatiently: "Our sect is related to Yunjian Pavilion by marriage. A mere Linglong Pavilion owner is not enough to make Yunjian Pavilion fall out with us. As long as we pay a certain amount of compensation, this matter can be easily resolved."
At this point, Qing Yangzi even wondered why Feng Shao, the eldest disciple, was so stupid today? Was it necessary for him, the master, to tell him how to do such a simple thing?
Feng Shao was so angry that he laughed: "According to Master, Yunjian Pavilion can be bought off with just a little favor? And where will the compensation for Yunjian Pavilion come from? Should we ask the sect to pay for it?"
Hearing Feng Shao's words, Qing Yangzi's expression showed some hesitation. Compensation is necessary, but if the sect is asked to pay, it will make Qing Yangzi feel a little painful. Although the good things in the treasure house were all found by Feng Shao and his men, they are now considered the sect's things and part of Taiwei Sect's strength. If some of them are compensated, it would be a bit reluctant!
But before Qing Yangzi could say anything, Ling Xuzi spoke first: "Of course it was paid by the sect! Ye Chen has only been a sect member for five years and has no savings at all. How can he have anything to compensate Yunjian Pavilion?"
Feng Shao sneered again: "Why? Why should the entire sect bear the consequences for what Ye Chen did? Which of the things in the treasure house was handed over by Ye Chen? Ye Chen has been a member for five years, but has made no contribution to the sect. Instead, he injured his fellow disciples, robbed the sect's things, and even made enemies for the sect. What's the point of keeping such a notorious person?"
"You!" Ling Xuzi was furious and couldn't help but want to attack Feng Shao.
But Qing Yangzi reached out to stop him. Qing Yangzi looked at Feng Shao and said calmly: "Then what do you think should be done?"
Feng Shao said firmly: "Abolish his cultivation and expel him from the sect!"
Qing Yangzi said unhappily: "If we really do this, wouldn't it seem to outsiders that we are afraid of Yunjian Pavilion?"
Feng Shao sneered in his heart. Although Taiwei Sect has been thriving and growing stronger in recent years, where do you get the confidence to think you can compete with Yunjian Pavilion? Let alone Yunjian Pavilion, any one of the thirteen halls under Yunjian Pavilion is enough to beat the entire Taiwei Sect.
Besides, Taiwei Sect was originally in the wrong in this matter. Why don't you want to apologize but instead want to save face?
Okay, I've told you the method. As long as you destroy Ye Chen's cultivation, expel him from the sect, and emphasize that this is because Ye Chen violated the sect rules, then you can save your face.
But on the one hand, you don't want to offend Yunjian Pavilion, and on the other hand, you don't want to show weakness to Yunjian Pavilion. In the end, you have to protect Ye Chen and even use this kind of muddy method...
Do you think Yunjian Pavilion is easy to fool, or do you think Yunjian Pavilion is easy to bully?
Seeing Qing Yangzi's refusal to compromise, Feng Shao really couldn't understand why his master would make such an irrational decision for a selfish guy like Ye Chen?
Could this be the influence of the Son of Luck? Could this be the legendary aura that reduces intelligence?
It's so terrifying!
Feng Shao took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, "As the holy son of the sect, I have the responsibility to teach and encourage my fellow disciples, and I also have the obligation to enforce the sect rules. Since Ye Chen has violated the sect rules, he must accept the punishment. If there is no punishment, where will the sect rules stand? Who will take the sect rules seriously? Please take back your order, Master!"
The disciples in the square also shouted in unison: "Master, please take back your order!"
Qing Yangzi's face was extremely embarrassed. In his opinion, Feng Shao's words were simply pushing him into a dead end!
As the head of a sect, doesn't he even have the power to protect a disciple? By doing this, isn't Feng Shao rubbing his dignity as the head of the sect on the ground?
This is simply outrageous!
The issue that Qing Yangzi is most concerned about now is not the issue of Ye Chen's treatment, but his own status. Obviously, in this Taiwei Sect, his prestige as the head is not as good as Feng Shao, a mere senior disciple. Originally, Qing Yangzi was just a little afraid of Feng Shao, but now he feels that Feng Shao is already provoking him!
Thinking of this, Qing Yangzi's face turned cold and he said coldly: "Feng Shao, do you really want to be your master?"
Feng Shao said sternly: "I dare not contradict Master, but Master's decision is really unconvincing! Master, please accept my good advice and take back your decision!"
Qing Yangzi said, "What if I don't want to?"
Feng Shao was silent for a long while before shaking his head and sighing, "If that's the case, I have nothing to say."
Qingyangzi couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth.
Humph! After all, the leader of this sect is still me, not you, Feng Shao! Even if you are the Holy Son, you can only listen to me!
However, before Qing Yangzi could be proud for long, he heard Feng Shao say in a calm tone: "It has been thirty years since I became your disciple. Master has done three great favors for me, so I have worked diligently these years, hoping to help you solve your problems..."
Hearing Feng Shao say this, Qing Yangzi couldn't help but think of Feng Shao's hard work for the sect over the years. Indeed, if it weren't for Feng Shao's hard work over the years, Taiwei Sect wouldn't be where it is today. Even if they practiced the Taiwei Heart Sutra, if Feng Shao hadn't led them to practice it many times, they could only practice it to the Golden Core Realm, and there was no way to talk about the Transformation Realm.
Thinking of this, Qing Yangzi couldn't help but soften his heart. He was about to say a few words to comfort him, but Feng Shao continued, "Master saved my life. I will perfect the sect's mental method and help Master improve his realm. This is considered to be a repayment for Master's life-saving grace."
Qing Yangzi couldn't help but frown, and his heart, which had just softened, felt a little uncomfortable again. What did Feng Shao mean by this? Using his merits to gain respect?
Feng Shao added: "Master has adopted me. Over the years, I have developed the sect and recruited many disciples, which is considered to be a repayment for Master's adoption!"
Hearing this, everyone present felt that something was wrong. They looked at Feng Shao in fear, with a vague guess in their hearts that they couldn't express, but they just hoped that this guess was false.
"Master has taught me a lot. I have rebuilt the Alchemy Pavilion and Foundry, enriched the Sutra Pavilion and Treasure House, and arranged a mountain protection formation for the sect. This is my way of repaying Master's teachings!"
At this point, Feng Shao raised his head and spoke each word with a resounding voice: "Disciple, I have done my best for the sect and the master, and I no longer owe the sect and the master anything!"
Qing Yangzi stared at Feng Shao with his eyes fixed on him, and said in a cold voice: "Feng Shao, what do you mean by that? Are you planning to betray your master?!"
Feng Shao did not answer Qing Yang directly, but first looked down at the little girl who was a little uneasy, gently stroked her little head, and then said: "Disciple has accepted the little girl as a disciple, and has vowed to seek justice for the little girl. Now Master has listened to one side and ignored the sect rules, and turned a deaf ear to Ye Chen's crime. If the disciple continues to stay in Taiwei Sect, there will be no reason to punish Ye Chen. But if the oath is ignored, the disciple has no face to be the little girl's master, and it will also damage the disciple's Taoism. In this case, the disciple has no choice but to leave the sect and seek restitution from Ye Chen as an outsider!"
Feng Shao's words were only half of his true feelings. He had decided to let the little girl avenge her brother herself, but the problem was that if Taiwei Sect did not expel Ye Chen from the sect, then Ye Chen would be the little girl's uncle. In terms of seniority, the little girl was not qualified to take revenge on Ye Chen. So the first thing Feng Shao had to do was to sever this relationship!
Either Ye Chen is expelled from the sect, or Feng Shao leaves the sect himself. In short, only one of the two can stay in Taiwei Sect!
Therefore, when Qing Yangzi decided to protect Ye Chen, this result was doomed.
Feng Shao's words shocked almost everyone present.
Qin Zhao stood up first and scolded, "Feng Shao, what are you talking about! You have worked hard in Taiwei Sect for thirty years. Are you going to abandon your sect so easily today?"
Du Yuanxi also hurriedly advised: "Feng Shao, the head brother may have said something wrong, but he is your master after all. Between a master and a disciple, is there anything that cannot be said in a proper manner? Why do you have to leave the sect?"
Lu Qingyuan also cried out, "Brother Shengzi, you have taught us all, are you just going to ignore us?"
Other disciples also advised, “Please think twice, Brother Shengzi! Why do you have to leave the sect just for Ye Chen?”
Feng Shao had made up his mind. He just waved his hand and said, "A man cannot stand without trust. Since I have promised Xiao Ya that I will seek justice for her, I must keep my word!"
He bowed to everyone again and said, "Thanks to everyone's support over the years, Feng Shao and I have built the sect together. Feng Shao would like to thank you all here. The road ahead is long, and we will meet again if we are lucky!"
After saying that, Feng Shao picked up the little girl, flew up on his sword, and without even looking at Qing Yangzi, he disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.