“This…”
Hearing the Peak Master’s words, Xue Qi’s expression changed drastically. This was the outcome she least wanted to see.
After this incident, Yin Long and Ye Zheng Hao would likely never visit Xue Feng again, and their relationship with Xue Feng would be completely severed. They might even become strangers, or worse, enemies.
However, she dared not disobey.
The reason was simple: Yin Long had indeed been too arrogant just now, offending everyone in Xue Feng, from top to bottom.
If Yin Long stayed, she wouldn't mind being implicated. The key issue was her fear that these people would constantly seek trouble for Yin Long.
If that happened, their conflict would likely deepen.
With this thought, Xue Qi gritted her teeth and said, “Yes, Master. I’ll go right now!”
After speaking, Xue Qi turned and left the main hall.
With Yin Long’s matter concluded, the Peak Master tidied his clothes and returned to his seat.
For him, this was just a minor interruption. They still had important matters to discuss.
Who exactly killed Zong Luan had to be thoroughly investigated and avenged for the disciple!
The next moment, he began discussing with the many experts.
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Snow God Palace, Pavilion.
Ye Cangtian, supported by Ye Zheng Hao, returned to his room.
“Brother, that’s enough, isn’t it?”
“Stop pretending, okay?”
After helping Ye Cangtian to a chair and seeing him still appearing weak and sickly, Ye Zheng Hao couldn’t stand it any longer.
“Hmm? How did you see through it?”
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian’s spirits immediately lifted, feeling somewhat speechless.
He thought his acting was quite good, so how was he seen through by Ye Zheng Hao?
Hmph.
Ye Zheng Hao snorted softly and explained, “I couldn’t see it. I was just thinking that no matter how strong the Peak Master is, he’s no match for my father, and my father is no match for you, so you couldn’t possibly lose!”
He paused and continued, “Besides, you told me before that last time you intended to lose to the Peak Master on purpose to lure out the people from Fei Yun Pavilion, so I think you’re employing the same tactic today!”
“Uh…”
With just two sentences, Ye Cangtian was instantly rendered speechless. To be able to figure this out, Ye Zheng Hao’s intelligence had indeed improved.
In fact, just as his companion had said, his injuries were feigned.
The reason was simple: he wanted to spread the news of his injury and lure the Fei Yun Pavilion into a trap.
There was no other way. Ye Cangtian was simply fed up with the hidden rats of Fei Yun Pavilion and had to resort to this drastic measure!
Thinking this, he looked at Ye Zheng Hao and smiled, “Since you know my intention, why aren’t you packing your bags quickly? Do you think that if we stay in the Snow God Palace, the people from Fei Yun Pavilion would dare to come looking for us?”
“Oh, oh, that makes sense!”
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian’s words, Ye Zheng Hao immediately reacted, quickly agreeing, and then began to pack his belongings.
As he packed, he asked, “What about Xue Qi and Bing Yao if we leave? And Xue Feng, you’re not really going to just watch Xue Feng be annexed by Yu Long Villa, are you?”
“You’re such a worrier!”
Ye Cangtian glared at him irritably and continued, “The Peak Master is a Heaven-level expert. Even if he’s slightly injured, he’s not someone that some mere clown can deal with! Otherwise, would Xue Feng have stood for so many years in this relic?”
“Oh, alright!”
Hearing this, Ye Zheng Hao had nothing more to say.
After a long silence, he spoke again, “We’ve been staying here for so long, shouldn’t we say goodbye to Xue Qi and Bing Yao?”
After all, Xue Qi and Bing Yao had taken care of their meals and daily lives after they arrived at Xue Feng. Leaving without a word would be very impolite.
Heh heh.
Ye Cangtian smiled playfully and asked, “Zheng Hao, have you really taken a liking to that girl Bing Yao?”
“No, no!”
Ye Zheng Hao became flustered upon being asked, his speech even stuttering.
He turned to look at Ye Cangtian and quickly said, “How could that be between us! I’m so much older than her, it’s not appropriate!”
Truthfully, Bing Yao’s lively personality, coupled with her intelligence and kindness, had indeed made him somewhat fond of her.
But the problem was the significant age difference between them. If they were together, someone might criticize him for being an old ox eating young grass.
Stepping back, even if he could endure all that, would Bing Yao be willing to accept it!
He didn’t dare to think about these issues.
“Oh, so you haven’t taken a liking to Bing Yao! You find her too young!”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian grinned wickedly.
He continued, “That’s a pity. If you really had that intention, I might have returned to Xue Feng and given you both a chance. But since you say so, then forget it!”
“Forget it, forget it.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Zheng Hao said weakly, then turned back to continue packing his luggage.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian immediately understood the other person’s thoughts.
The next moment, he said leisurely, “When pursuing a girl, you must be brave. You have to show her your determination to give up everything for her.”
“In other words, the more shameless you are, the greater your success rate…”
“This…”
Ye Zheng Hao was taken aback by this, falling into silence for a long time. He then turned around and asked, “Brother, do you really think there’s a chance for us two?”
“I don’t know.”
Ye Cangtian shrugged his shoulders and continued, “I only know that success depends on effort. But there’s one thing I must remind you of: don’t do anything excessive, or don’t blame me for being impolite!”
Uh!
Ye Zheng Hao was slightly stunned and slowly nodded.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Just then, a knock on the door was heard, and Xue Qi slowly walked in.
When Xue Qi saw Ye Zheng Hao packing his luggage, she was taken aback, and the next moment she looked at Ye Cangtian.
“Brother Yin Long, why are you packing your bags? Are you leaving?”
Ye Cangtian looked at Xue Qi, nodded, and smiled, “The commotion today was a bit too much, and we’ve pushed our luck as unwelcome guests. It’s best to leave as soon as possible to avoid causing you trouble. Besides, even if we didn’t leave, the Peak Master would likely issue a guest-expulsion order, wouldn’t he?”
“This…”
Xue Qi was about to say that she wasn’t afraid of trouble, but after hearing the latter half of his sentence, she swallowed the words she was about to say.
She really hoped Yin Long would stay, but the problem was that her Master had already ordered her to escort Yin Long away.
This was still the polite way. If she didn’t comply, her Master would likely forcibly expel Yin Long, and the trouble would be even greater.
Thinking this, Xue Qi’s eyes reddened slightly, and she said, “Brother Yin Long, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault for not being able to dissuade Master…”
Ye Cangtian shook his head and interrupted her, saying, “You’ve done very well. Don’t worry, no matter how things turn out between your Master and me, it won’t affect our friendship!”
Mm.
Xue Qi responded, “Brother Yin Long, if I travel again in the future, where can I find you?”
“This…”
Ye Cangtian hesitated. His current identity could not be revealed yet, so it was difficult for him to answer this question.
Seeing this, Xue Qi became immensely disappointed and said weakly, “It’s okay. If Brother Yin Long doesn’t want to say, then consider me as not having asked. I also know that someone like me looking for you would likely cause you trouble…”
“No, no, no.”
Ye Cangtian quickly shook his head and said, “That’s not what I mean. It’s just that I travel extensively, and my whereabouts are hard to track. How about this, if you want to find me, go to Lie Huo Academy and ask them to pass on a message.”
Damn it!
As the words fell, Ye Zheng Hao almost spat blood. Wasn't this saying that Lie Huo Academy had become their messenger!
However, he couldn’t say anything, as he would be following Ye Cangtian on his travels for the time being, and contacting Lie Huo Academy was the best way to find him.
On the other side, upon hearing Yin Long’s words, Xue Qi’s face immediately lit up with a smile. She knew that Ye Cangtian wasn’t looking down on her, and that was enough.
The next moment, she quickly said, “Brother Yin Long, I’ve already instructed the kitchen to prepare a farewell banquet. Afterwards, Bing Yao and I will see you off together.”
After all, Han Cheng Ze had given her a day, and this time was enough for her to prepare a farewell for Yin Long.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled and did not refuse, as it was a gesture of her good intentions.