"Or do you think the two of you can persuade Yang Dongtian?"
The word "persuade" here carried two meanings: one was to convince through reason, and the other was through strength. Regardless of which meaning it was, Qing Wenzun didn't believe that these two young men, who looked under thirty, could achieve it.
He understood Yang Dongtian's personality the best. If he were that easy to talk to, he wouldn't have the status he had today.
He was a man whose temper was worse than a privy stone! Qing Wenzun could already foresee what a scene would unfold when the two of them finally found Yang Dongtian.
At best, they would suffer injuries; at worst, they might even lose their lives!
However, to his surprise, Li Chonglou calmly replied, "As long as we can find the person, we'll naturally have a way to resolve it."
Qing Wenzun shook his head. "Young people truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Never mind, for the sake of your acquaintance with my precious granddaughter, I'll help you this time."
Before Li Chonglou could even express his joy, Qing Lin, standing beside him, seemed even more agitated and said, "This won't do, Grandpa. Since they are confident they can resolve the problem after finding that guy, you shouldn't butt in."
Good heavens, the parties involved hadn't even spoken, yet she, as an onlooker, had directly refused on their behalf! And Li Chonglou knew her intentions very well—she simply wanted him to go and cause trouble for Yang Dongtian, just to satisfy her own amusement.
Truly, she was all too happy to watch from the sidelines when it didn't concern her!
Fortunately, the elder Qing Wenzun also saw through this. However, his concern wasn't for Li Chonglou, but for his good friend from his youth, whom he addressed directly.
"Don't you say anything more, girl. Don't you think Grandpa knows what you're thinking?"
"Young man, don't worry, I will definitely help you resolve this. Those people outside are also here for the two of you, aren't they? Be good, granddaughter, take them to the outer defense department to register first, and don't escalate things further."
Qing Lin pouted a little, looking wronged. But seeing her grandfather gazing at her steadily, she knew he was serious. She could only nod helplessly.
Without further ado, Qing Wenzun's figure flickered and vanished from his spot. When the others found him again, he was already dozens of meters away.
So fast!
Yue Hai's pupils contracted sharply. He hadn't paid much attention when the elder appeared, so he hadn't felt anything. But now, seeing an old man in his seventies still possess such speed, it was truly eye-opening for him!
At this moment, the footsteps were getting closer and closer. Seeing this, Qing Lin calmly said.
"Follow me."
The two quickly followed, but Li Chonglou soon noticed something was amiss.
"Why does it feel like we're going further and further into seclusion? Didn't your grandfather tell you to take us to the outer defense department?"
Li Chonglou didn't coddle Qing Lin and questioned her directly.
"Is this your territory or mine? Can't I take a shortcut?"
Qing Lin's tone was clearly laced with defiance. At this moment, Yue Hai also suddenly spoke up in her defense, "Brother Li, let's follow her first. This is their territory, after all."
Li Chonglou glared at Yue Hai, thinking that this guy was truly abandoning his friends for the sake of a woman, speaking up for an outsider at a time like this!
He couldn't help but speak directly, "Don't say anything. This is my decision."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Lin, who was leading the way, immediately replied with dissatisfaction, "Why? They have their own thoughts and freedom, why should they listen to you?"
Another misunderstanding and defense. Both of them thought Li Chonglou was unreasonably targeting Qing Lin, and thus, by coincidence, they stood on the same side.
However, Li Chonglou directly avoided the issue and questioned Qing Lin again, "You still haven't answered me. Weren't you going to the outer defense department? Why are we taking this kind of path?"
All the way here, Li Chonglou found that they were only taking secluded, less-trafficked side paths, and the direction they were heading was further and further away from the entrance. Would an outer defense department be located in such a place?
If that were the case, wouldn't everyone visiting the martial arts association have to walk such a long distance before gaining entry qualification?
This was ridiculous. Who would place an outer defense department so deep inside?
"This, in short, it's just ahead, you just follow me."
Qing Lin suddenly became a bit hesitant. Yue Hai still didn't see anything wrong and also showed a hint of dissatisfaction.
Li Chonglou ignored him and stopped directly.
"If you don't explain clearly, I won't go with you anymore."
Seeing this, Qing Lin also stopped.
"Didn't I tell you it's just ahead? You don't believe me?"
Li Chonglou didn't want to waste any more words with her and directly ordered Yue Hai, "Take her down. We only need a hostage."
Yue Hai was stunned.
"But she's helping us lead the way, isn't she?"
Qing Lin looked at Yue Hai with confusion. "Are you also a martial artist?"
Li Chonglou feared this situation the most, just like that stone not long ago. At a critical moment, he faltered, putting him in danger!
Therefore, this kind of behavior must not be encouraged!
Li Chonglou immediately said sternly to Yue Hai, "I don't need you to guess anything. If you don't trust me, you can leave now. From this moment on, we'll have nothing to do with each other."
Qing Lin immediately interjected, "You're just friends, why should he listen to you!"
However, to her surprise, Yue Hai did not refute Li Chonglou's words but suddenly lowered his head slightly.
"No way, you a grown man, still listening to someone like a subordinate?"
Yue Hai looked up in shock. "Brother Li is indeed like my older brother."
"Uh, I didn't mean 'subordinate' like that."
"What?"
Qing Lin finally understood Yue Hai's innocence. However, at this moment, a strange voice suddenly came from ahead.
"Yo, isn't this our goddess Sister Qing? Why are you with two men you've never met in a place like this?"
The voice carried a hint of laziness. The three of them subconsciously turned their heads to look, and their expressions changed in unison.
"It's you?"
The same thought arose in all three of their minds simultaneously. Qing Lin clearly recognized the person, while Li Chonglou and Yue Hai were surprised.
About six meters to the front left, the man who had appeared outside the small path not long ago was leaning there, looking casual.
This time, before Qing Lin could speak, Yue Hai preempted her, "What did you do to her! Where is she!"
These words completely confused Qing Lin.
"How do you guys know each other?"