The Art of Chaotic Divinity

Chapter 625: The More You Care The More Entangled You Get!

"What a joke. A mere prince is nothing significant. However, this is a particularly sensitive time. That Jingwang of the Tianyang Empire even went so far as to mobilize troops for an eastern expedition. At such a critical moment, Ling Feng harmed Nangong Yin in this manner. If it enrages the imperial family of Tianyang, and a war between the two nations breaks out, can you bear the consequences?"

Liu Hongzhang coldly remarked, "In my opinion, Ling Feng should be bound and handed over to the envoy from the Tianyang Empire. Let them take him back to Tianyang to be dealt with! If this can appease Jingwang's wrath, it can be considered as that brat atoning for his sins."

"Absolutely not!"

Wen Tingguang glared angrily while gritting his teeth. "If our Cangqiong Sect truly behaves in such a way, how would the people of the world view us? The divine guardian sect of the Tianbai Empire reduced to a puppet of the Tianyang Empire?"

"Elder Wen, you are simply spouting nonsense! I am only considering the bigger picture!"

"The bigger picture? I think you are merely using this as an opportunity for personal revenge!"

"Ridiculous! I am loyal to both the Sect Leader and His Majesty, the emperor. Where is there any room for selfish motives?"

"Liu! Hong! Zhang!

"Wen! Ting! Guang!

"Enough!"

Just as the argument between the two sides reached its peak, Yue Zhonglian shouted sharply. Immediately, both Wen Tingguang and Liu Hongzhang retreated, bowing toward Yue Zhonglian with their heads lowered. "Sect Leader, please forgive us!"

"As elders, how can you argue like market vendors in front of all the other elders? What a disgrace!"

Yue Zhonglian let out a light snort and then said slowly, "This morning, I went to the palace to meet His Majesty. The emperor has entrusted this matter entirely to our Cangqiong Sect. What do you think His Majesty's intentions are?"

"Uh..." The elders fell silent.

Serving the emperor was like serving a tiger. The matter had already been handed over to the Cangqiong Sect, but now, with Ling Feng's incident involving Nangong Yin's 'little brother,' it made it difficult to simply hand him over to the Tianyang Empire.

Of course, even if Ling Feng hadn't intervened, the fact that Nangong Yin dared to attempt to violate a female disciple of the Cangqiong Sect after being rescued was a disgrace in itself. If not handled properly, the Cangqiong Sect's reputation would be ruined, and the Tianyang Empire would undoubtedly take advantage of it.

"I've already heard all the details from Lan'er," Yue Zhonglian said as he slowly stood up and walked among the elders. "Ling Feng did nothing wrong."

"Uh..." Liu Hongzhang's expression stiffened. After Yue Zhonglian spoke, he had nothing more to say.

"The Sect Leader is wise!" Wen Tingguang beamed with joy.

Yue Zhonglian stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Elder Wen, I need you to go and invite young friend Ling Feng here."

"Sect Leader, Ling Feng is still young. Would it be appropriate for him to be involved in this matter?" Wen Tingguang asked with some concern.

"According to Lan'er, Ling Feng was decisive and composed in handling the situation, immediately ordering Lan'er to escort Nangong Yin back to the Cangqiong Sect. This shows that not only is this young man skilled in medicine, but he is also remarkably intelligent."

Yue Zhonglian smiled faintly. "I believe this young man already has a plan in mind."

"I understand," Wen Tingguang nodded and bowed to Yue Zhonglian. "I will take care of it right away."

"Go ahead," Yue Zhonglian returned to his seat, looking at the elders and taking a deep breath. "Everyone else may also leave. Elder Liu, send some people to prepare for the arrival of the envoys from the Tianyang Empire."

"Understood!" Liu Hongzhang stepped forward and responded promptly.

Before long, all the elders left the hall. Only then did Yue Zhonglian reveal a trace of weariness. He covered his mouth with a handkerchief and coughed lightly. When he removed the cloth, it was stained with blood.

Despite Ling Feng's repeated warnings not to overexert himself, how could he avoid it in such turbulent times...?

"If not for the great battle with the demon race years ago, our Tianbai Empire would not be so weakened. We wouldn't be under the Tianyang Empire's thumb today!"

Yue Zhonglian sighed softly. In the end, a weak nation had no diplomacy!

...

Outside the study, Yue Yunlan and Qiao Qiao stood at a distance, eagerly peering in. Suddenly, Qiao Qiao pointed at an elderly man in a gray robe and cheerfully said, "Miss, Miss! Elder Wen is coming out!"

Yue Yunlan's eyes sparkled, and she quickly darted forward. From afar, she called out, "Yunlan greets Uncle Wen."

"Lan!"

Wen Tingguang saw Yue Yunlan approaching and showed no surprise. Instead, he stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, saying, "Looking for me to ask how the sect leader plans to handle that boy, Ling Feng?"

"Mm-hmm," Yue Yunlan bit her lip. "I believe I explained it clearly to my father. It was Nangong Yin who intended to harm our senior sister, which is why Mr. Ling..."

"Sigh, say no more. The Tianyang Empire is aggressive, and even the sect leader has no choice." Wen Tingguang feigned a look of utter disappointment and sighed, "Well, the sect leader has ordered me to capture that boy Ling Feng and await further instructions."

"What?" Yue Yunlan immediately frowned. "How can this be? No, I'm going to find my father and argue with him! Besides, Mr. Ling saved his life!"

"Exactly, exactly!" Qiao Qiao nodded repeatedly. "I think Mr. Ling did nothing wrong!"

"It's useless. Once the sect leader makes a decision, it's never changed." Wen Tingguang saw the anxious look on Yue Yunlan's face and secretly chuckled to himself, but he maintained a serious expression. "Lan, I suggest you take this time to bid farewell to Ling Feng. Who knows, the next time you see him might be at the execution platform."

"No!" Yue Yunlan quickly blocked Wen Tingguang's path. "Uncle Wen, I won't let you capture Mr. Ling!"

"Hahaha..." Wen Tingguang couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Yue Yunlan on the verge of tears. "Lan, your little secret is completely exposed, isn't it?"

"Wha... What are you talking about?" Yue Yunlan bit her lip.

"There's a saying. ‘The more you care the more entangled you get.' Otherwise, with your usual cleverness, how could you not see that I was just teasing you?" Wen Tingguang stroked his long beard and chuckled, "Don't worry, Lan. The sect leader isn't that muddle-headed. Not only does he not blame Ling Feng, but he also holds him in high regard."

"Really?" Yue Yunlan finally breathed a sigh of relief before frowning and glaring at Wen Tingguang again. "Uncle Wen, how could you tease me like that?"

"Hahaha, just trying to lighten the mood!" Wen Tingguang laughed loudly. "I think the sect leader is like an old man looking at his son-in-law. The more he sees him, the more satisfied he becomes."

"Uncle Wen... what nonsense are you talking about!?"

Yue Yunlan's ears turned red. She shot Wen Tingguang a glare before quickly grabbing Qiao Qiao and running off as if escaping.

"Lan's feelings are quite obvious, but that boy..."

Wen Tingguang recalled the scene when Yue Yunlan bid farewell to Ling Feng. That boy just doesn't seem to get it!

"Oh well, oh well. I'd better send a message to that foolish boy."

Wen Tingguang shook his head with a smile. It had been some time since he last saw that kid.