Chapter 45 045 Shen Zhiwei is an unparalleled connoisseur
Rong Ying snorted inwardly. She disdained to argue with Shen Zhiwei. If they actually started arguing in front of others, it would only make Shen Zhiwei look bad.
Rong Ying was unwilling to lower herself to argue with Shen Zhiwei.
Given her family background, she can easily intimidate others with her power.
With a flick of her finger, a red bead appeared between Rong Ying's fingers.
This red bead is no ordinary object; it is a Heavenly Grade Array Bead.
The Heavenly Grade Array Bead slowly rose into the air, and when it reached the very center of the Glazed Pavilion, it suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. Countless slender threads of light shot out from the array bead, rapidly weaving into a massive net of light that enveloped the entire Glazed Pavilion. On the net of light, array patterns flowed ceaselessly, mesmerizing all who beheld them.
Even Shen Zhiwei was impressed by Rong Ying's lavish spending, as she was indeed born into the Rong family of Yuanyuan Heaven.
This Heavenly Grade Array Bead is essentially a top-tier compressed file; it's rumored to require millennium-old spirit jade and the combined power of a hundred array masters to forge, making it priceless.
Rong Ying was able to casually produce one, which was truly dazzling and mesmerizing.
The audience gasped in amazement.
Rong Ying slowly raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet: "Although the beast tide has stopped its attack, we still need to guard against unforeseen events. With this formation protecting us, even if we are attacked by a ninth-grade beast, we can hold out for ten days to half a month. I brought it out today simply so that everyone can feel more comfortable in the Glazed Pavilion and suffer fewer losses."
Although she spoke modestly, Rong Ying was actually quite proud. She gently twirled the bracelet on her wrist with her fingertips, her arrogant expression deepening.
Shen Zhiwei's expression of amazement remained unchanged, and she immediately praised, "Fairy Rong is indeed thoughtful and decisive, never dragging her feet. Although setting up an array in another sect without permission is somewhat offensive, it is a matter of expediency, and Pavilion Master Jiang is a very sensible person, she will not hold it against you, will she?"
A strange expression immediately appeared on the faces of the cultivators present.
Shen Zhiwei's choice here is far too obvious!
Everyone knows that Shen Zhiwei and Jiang Bin are at odds, and the two have openly broken off relations. Shen Zhiwei said this to deliberately embarrass Jiang Bin.
But then again, you know perfectly well what Shen Zhiwei's motives are, so as the person involved, you can't help but be angry.
Putting everything else aside, you should act expediently. Try having an outsider set up a magic array in the heart of the Rong family's territory. That sword immortal from the Rong family would probably just pick up his sword and chop you into ten or eight pieces.
Rong Ying also noticed the oversight, so she said softly to Jiang Bin, "Sect Master Jiang, I was just too emotional and didn't think things through."
While it was true that she was momentarily moved, Rong Ying genuinely didn't take Jiang Bin and the Liuli Pavilion seriously. Because she didn't care, she naturally became somewhat dismissive.
Jiang Bin naturally couldn't take offense, and his face showed a rare kindness: "It's alright, Fairy Rong is doing this for everyone's good."
Jiang Bin is always very kind and harmless to people he shouldn't mess with, just like how he always speaks humbly and obsequiously in front of Xie Qingyu.
Shen Zhiwei, seeing this, secretly laughed her head off.
Jiang Bin was so petty; he could kill an entire family if he said the wrong thing, not to mention that Rong Ying had actually set up a formation at the Liuli Gate.
This was an unexpected bonus, and Shen Zhiwei immediately seized the opportunity to continue fanning the flames.
"It's probably best if Fairy Rong isn't familiar with this Pavilion Master Jiang, and doesn't know him. He's incredibly loyal and affectionate."
"Take this Liuli Pavilion for example. Its predecessor was the Lingshan Gate of the Second Heaven, which was the family fortune accumulated by Elder Qi of the Second Heaven. Pavilion Master Jiang married Elder Qi's daughter, Qi Luan, and a few years later, the Lingshan Gate was renamed Liuli Pavilion. Elder Qi also passed away, and from then on, this family business was managed by his son-in-law."
"Such a great favor filled Pavilion Master Jiang with immense gratitude towards his wife. Alas, beauty is often short-lived; she passed away not long after, along with her father. How could Pavilion Master Jiang bear this? Losing two loved ones in such a short time, Pavilion Master Jiang must be in unimaginable pain. Alas, Heaven, why must it tear such a loving couple apart?!"
When Shen Zhiwei got emotional, she pretended to take out a small handkerchief to wipe away tears from the corners of her eyes, even though there were no tears.
Although she kept praising Jiang Bin for his affection, Shen Zhiwei didn't hesitate to expose Jiang Bin's true nature.
Everyone present was shrewd enough to pick up on something.
In the past few centuries, only the Bixia Sect has reached the first level of the Heavenly Ascension Realm. Jiang Bin is pursuing the path of replacing Qi with Jiang.
The Liuli Pavilion was not established for long, but it was originally the foundation of the Lingshan Sect, which was previously controlled by Elder Qi.
It's normal for a man to marry into a wealthier family, but the fact that his father-in-law and wife both died young suggests that there must have been many unsavory things going on behind the scenes.
We can't really say it's such a coincidence.
These old, trivial matters were brought up again, and everyone sighed that Shen Zhiwei was indeed at odds with Pavilion Master Jiang.
Jiang Bin lowered his head, his expression darkening.
Qi Luan's matter has not been mentioned by anyone for a long time.
Which of the sects in the second level didn't know that Jiang Bin was ruthless and vindictive? No one would be so tactless.
The great cultivators of Yuan Yuan Tian wouldn't gossip about Jiang Bin's private affairs.
He rarely thought of the past, and he remembered Qi Luan's break with him.
Qi Luan said bitterly, "My father is dead, and I am of no use to you now. You only care about these things. It's better not to be your Daoist partner."
She seemed to want to leave, and her appearance was quite haggard. In Jiang Bin's eyes, she no longer possessed the clear-headedness and naivety she had when she got married.
Naively believing that they could redeem a man whose life had been unfortunate since childhood and whose mind was twisted.
Compared to the celestial fairy Tian Shu, who is far away in the heavens, his wife is actually much more real.
Jiang Bin suddenly grabbed Qi Luan's wrist, smiling, "Weren't you naively confident that you would treat me well and stay with me for life? Now you've abandoned me and don't want to pay attention to me anymore. What a cruel heart you have!"
He clicked his tongue twice, a sharp glint in his eyes, then leaned closer and inhaled the fragrance of Qi Luan's hair: "Or are you jealous, misunderstanding me, thinking that I only have that high and mighty Celestial Maiden in my heart, and don't care about my wife at all? And you treat me so well—"
"It couldn't be better."
Jiang Bin lowered his voice, as if he had some unspeakable feelings.
He gently persuaded her, "You're already husband and wife, why bother with these old stories?"
Qi Luan's tantrum was nothing more than jealousy, a petty tantrum, and her resentment that he had a so-called "white moonlight" (ideal love interest).
But he made no mention of how he gradually eroded the Qi family's foundation on the second level of heaven, eventually replacing Qi with Jiang.
Qi Luan was a woman of principle; though she couldn't win an argument, she insisted on leaving.
Jiang Bin sighed, "Then you can't blame me."
He said he shouldn't be blamed, and then pulled Qi Luan in front of him.
When the truth was revealed, Jiang Bin also confessed: "I killed your father. You don't know it today, but you will find out tomorrow. But you still want to leave. You know me. I have suffered a lot since I was a child. I told you that I used to fight with dogs for things when I was a kid. So I hope you can understand. I always make sure to eliminate any potential threats and never leave any trouble behind."
Jiang Bin sneered: "I originally spared your life because I wanted to spare your life, but you just don't understand my good intentions."
"Ah Luan, don't blame me. Haven't you always pitied me?"
That was the last thing he said to Qi Luan.
His fierce appearance caught Qi Luan's horrified eyes. Poor Qi Luan didn't even know that her own father had been killed by Jiang Bin.
On their wedding night, Qi Luan's skin was as red as blood, and the rose was exceptionally beautiful.
Now that rose is on Jiang Bin's umbrella.
Looking back, a strange expression appeared on Jiang Bin's face.
He was certainly aware that these things were not something he should announce to others.
He also noticed that after hearing the story, the fairy Rong Yingrong showed disgust and suspicion on her face.
Rong Ying may have also made connections, thinking that Jiang Bin might have taken over the Qi family's estate, even killing the Qi father and daughter.
For Rong Ying, a female cultivator who cares about her family, has two children, and suspects that her husband's heart is not with her, this story hits a nerve.
Even though he knew it was a provocation, Jiang Bin couldn't help but feel disgust and even hatred towards Rong Ying, this fairy from the upper realm.
Some of the second-level cultivators present also heard about this, but their reaction was not particularly strong.
After all, the second level of heaven is like a bloody jungle, where a single misstep could wipe out the entire sect. Jiang Bin's little matter is nothing in comparison.
Most people generally adopt an "it's none of my business" attitude.
However, Rong Ying was raised by the Rong family and was pampered from a young age, so her life was relatively smooth. Therefore, even though Rong Ying was somewhat calculating, her values differed significantly from those of people in the lower realms.
Shen Zhiwei still had some of the vulgarity that Jiang Bin was familiar with, but Rong Ying's aloofness made Jiang Bin want to vomit.
Rong Ying felt very uncomfortable. Even though she disliked Shen Zhiwei, she also disliked Jiang Bin.
If Shen Zhiwei weren't around, she might have said a few sarcastic remarks about Jiang Bin.
However, Shen Zhiwei certainly cannot do as Shen Zhiwei wishes now.
She hesitated, then turned her head away.
This lower realm is indeed filthy; Rong Ying even regrets coming here. It's one thing that Shen Zhiwei is detestable, but those who associate with him are equally repulsive. She had thought the Second Heaven was mostly populated by people like Ling Qingshu. Now it seems Ling Qingshu is the real anomaly.
Leaving is definitely out of the question; Rong Tang still needs to travel to the second level of heaven, so Rong Ying must keep a close eye on her daughter.
She kept her attention on Shen Zhiwei and continued to banter with her: "Yuan Yuan Tian allocated a lot of supplies this time. Has Sect Leader Shen made proper arrangements?"
Today is not a formal welcome, as the leaders of the various sects on the second level have not yet arrived. It will not be as lively as the day the Bixia Sect was officially founded. Although the leaders will arrive later, each sect has already sent some elders and disciples, mainly to avoid neglecting Rong Ying, the distinguished guest of the Rong family.
Shen Zhiwei, the sect leader, eagerly came over ahead of time.
Seeing that there were quite a few cultivators at the second level, Rong Ying deliberately said that.
This Shen is a petty and extremely greedy person. Putting aside everything else, just the fact that Shen Zhiwei went to the gate of the Tianchi Sect to make a scene over money for the pills shows that Shen Zhiwei is extremely fond of money.
Rong Ying didn't believe that Shen Zhiwei would really give up his own money to help some unrelated disciples.
Most of them were using Yuan Yuantian's relief supplies to do good deeds.
This way, you can do favors and maintain a good image without having to spend your own money.
Rong Ying couldn't help herself and revealed the matter in front of everyone.
When the second layer of heaven encountered a beast tide, Shen Zhiwei distributed a lot of supplies, but she could not use the donations from Yuan Yuan Tian as a favor.
Rong Ying also wanted to make things clear, not wanting Shen Zhiwei to gain fame for nothing.
She said this, and even added, "I wonder if the cultivators of this realm have understood the small token of the Upper Realm's goodwill?"
Shen Zhiwei immediately seized the next point to challenge.
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