Chapter 165: Group of Dragons

"Brother Lin, wasn't it agreed that the disciples of the two martial arts halls would form an alliance?" Tian Wei said with dissatisfaction.

Lin Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Tian, you came to propose an alliance after discussing it with your disciples in advance. I didn't have time to consult my disciples' opinions. If I forced them, I, as a master, would be too overbearing."

As he spoke, he looked at Xu Yang and the others, "Just say what you think directly. Master Tian will not blame you."

Jiang Ping hesitated for a moment, then stood up first and said, "Master Tian, we have already formed an alliance with Gu Haoming of the Gu family."

As he spoke, he pointed to Zhang Yong and Zhao Zhifei and continued, "We are not against the alliance, but we must discuss it with Brother Gu before giving an answer."

Hearing Jiang Ping's words, the eyes of the several Tiger Roaring Fist Hall disciples lit up.

If they could form an alliance with Gu Haoming, they wouldn't need to care about the other Weiyuan Hall disciples.

"It is necessary to discuss it."

Tian Wei was all smiles, and the previous dissatisfaction disappeared without a trace. He didn't expect that he could let his disciples get involved with Gu Haoming.

"What about you?"

He looked at Xu Yang, Sun Tao, and Lin Wei again.

"The junior has already formed an alliance with several senior sisters of the Sunu Hall. Please forgive the junior for not being able to agree," Lin Wei said, cupping her hands.

"My family has also found allies for me," Sun Tao said.

Everyone's gaze turned to Xu Yang.

Xu Yang cupped his hands and said, "The junior has also found allies!"

He didn't have any allies, but if he refused directly, Tian Wei and the several Tiger Roaring Fist Hall disciples would inevitably be unable to step down.

"This is truly a pity."

Tian Wei said, "However, even if you cannot form an alliance, you can still support each other in the Ziyang Sect. I have a good friendship with Master Lin, and you should also continue this friendship."

Xu Yang and the others all cupped their hands in agreement, and Tian Wei soon took his people away.

"Junior Brother Xu, who did you form an alliance with?" Sun Tao asked curiously.

"How could the junior have any allies? It was just that I was worried that refusing would make the several Tiger Roaring Fist Hall disciples unable to step down and be targeted after arriving at the sect," Xu Yang said with a bitter smile.

Sun Tao was stunned, "Why don't you come to me, Junior Brother Xu? The allies my family found for me are quite strong."

"Junior Brother Sun, he doesn't even look up to Gu Haoming. Could it be that the allies your family found for you are Cao Rong or Yun Feng?" Jiang Ping's sarcastic voice rang out.

Xu Yang ignored Jiang Ping and cupped his hands, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Sun, but the junior has no plans to form an alliance with anyone for now."

If it were just Sun Tao alone, he might consider it.

Sun Tao had a good personality, was righteous, and would not offend anyone casually. He was a good candidate for an ally. Unfortunately, Sun Tao had already formed an alliance with others, and he didn't want to be tied to people he didn't understand.

Who knew if there were people among these unknown people who had already become spies for the Blood Lotus Sect.

The saying that there is strength in numbers makes sense, especially in a place like the sect. Being able to have a group of people unite can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

But at the same time, it could also attract a lot of unnecessary trouble. If your ally gets into trouble, you can't just stand by and watch.

Moreover, the specific situation of the Ziyang Sect is not yet clear, so forming an alliance rashly is unwise.

Another point is, why would experts like Gu Haoming and Cao Rong want to protect a weakling like you? In the end, they are plotting something of yours.

Sun Tao smiled, "I actually don't want to either, but it's arranged by the family, and I have no choice."

When children of families like them form an alliance, it is not just two juniors advancing and retreating together in the Ziyang Sect; the families are the same. Basically, it is out of interest, and both sides benefit.

Xu Yang has nothing. Forming an alliance with others basically means going to carry trouble for others and being a thug.

If he were willing to do this, he would have already agreed to the Liu family back then.

Liu Xiao of the Liu family was the third place in the previous session, and he didn't know how many times stronger he was than the several disciples of the Tiger Roaring Fist Hall.

There is also the Cao family. Cao Rong was the first place in this session. Whichever one you pick out, they are all stronger than the disciples of the Tiger Roaring Fist Hall and the likes of Gu Haoming.

"Xu Yang, come and see me!"

After parting with Sun Tao, Lin Cheng's voice transmission rang in his ears.

Although Xu Yang was puzzled, he stepped into Lin Cheng's courtyard again.

"Disciple greets the Master," Xu Yang cupped his hands.

"Sit!" Lin Cheng pointed to the chair beside him.

Xu Yang was even more curious about why Lin Cheng called him over. In the past, when Lin Cheng summoned him, he wouldn't ask him to sit; he would always stand and listen to the lecture.

Lin Cheng was silent for a while, then said, "The master wants to ask you for a favor. Although it is a bit excessive, I hope you can agree."

Xu Yang's heart moved, and he said, "Master, please speak. If the disciple can do it, I will not refuse, but if the disciple is powerless, please forgive the disciple for not being able to agree."

Lin Cheng knew it was excessive, so he was afraid it was not an easy thing to do, so he didn't agree directly.

Lin Cheng deliberated for a moment and said, "The master actually hopes that you can take care of your Senior Sister Lin Wei. Although the Ziyang Sect is a righteous sect, the disciples in the sect are not united. There are often cases of killing each other, as well as various factional struggles and mutual calculations.

The master knows that you are a cautious person. Even the conditions of the Cao family could be rejected. Clearly, you are a person who does not like to take risks. This request is a bit excessive for you.

But your Senior Sister Lin Wei is my daughter after all, and I also want my daughter to have some security in her safety. Among all the disciples, only you have this ability."

He asked Xu Yang to help take care of Lin Wei, not only because he knew that Xu Yang was the most talented among all the disciples of the Weiyuan Hall, but also because he valued Xu Yang's cautious personality the most.

He didn't like this personality of Xu Yang before, thinking he was too cowardly and lacked the sharp enterprising spirit of a martial artist.

But when his own daughter was about to leave him and step into a dangerous place like the Ziyang Sect, he felt that Xu Yang's cautious personality was very good.

Although he might not necessarily achieve anything, he would definitely be able to live longer than others.

For a father, this is more important than anything else.

"The master does not require you to form an alliance with her, just hope that when she wants to do something risky, you can dissuade her or remind her, and when you are capable, it is best to help her."

Asking his disciple for a favor for the first time, Lin Cheng's face was a bit unnatural.

Xu Yang thought for a while, got up and cupped his hands, "The disciple can agree to the Master. Within my capabilities, I will help take care of Senior Sister Lin Wei and ensure Senior Sister Lin Wei is safe. But if Senior Sister Lin Wei does not listen to dissuasion, or if it will endanger the disciple's life, please forgive the disciple for being powerless."

Lin Cheng had been quite good to him. Within his capabilities, he was willing to repay Lin Cheng for this favor.

"Good!"

Lin Cheng then showed a smile, "The master knows this is difficult for you. Don't worry, I will tell her to listen to your opinion.

The master will not take advantage of you either. The master will help you look after your sister in the future. After you go back, tell her that if she is bullied in the future, she can come to me.

When she is old enough, the master will pick her up and teach her martial arts."

"Disciple thanks the Master!" Xu Yang cupped his hands again.

With Lin Cheng's words, he finally didn't have to worry about Xu Qing's safety.

Originally, he had a headache about who to ask for help to look after her secretly, but now he didn't need to.

Lin Cheng waved his hand, "Okay, go."

When it was dark, Xu Yang walked through the night back home and told Xu Qing what Lin Cheng had said.

He had already discussed it with Xu Qing. After he left, Xu Qing would move to his eldest uncle's house to live.

Small things could be solved by his eldest uncle or the Qiu family. If they couldn't be solved, he would go to Lin Cheng again.

The next day, he saw Lu Ren, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, outside the Weiyuan Hall.

His expression was somewhat decadent, and he no longer had the high spirits of the past, but had gained a bit more toughness and forbearance.

Of course, this might be because Lu Ren didn't see him. If he saw him, perhaps Lu Ren would lose his composure.

Because at this moment, Lu Ren didn't notice his appearance. In front of the Weiyuan Hall gate, a figure knelt in front of Lu Ren, holding his hand and begging, "Brother Lu Ren, only you can save me.

With your name as a Dragon-Ascending genius, you only need to come forward and say a word to save me. Please, I don't want to die..."

This person cried while speaking, holding Lu Ren's hand and refusing to let go.

Xu Yang looked over and was instantly amused.

This person was none other than Lu Ren's first and number one lackey, Luo Dehu.

It had been almost a year since they last met. Unexpectedly, when they met again, it was Luo Dehu kneeling and begging Lu Ren.

"What is Luo Dehu singing?" Xu Yang asked Zhang Hong curiously.

Zhang Hong whispered, "He joined the Dajiang Gang. It seems he sold some information about the gang to others because he was short of money. Now he has been discovered by the Dajiang Gang, and they have issued a kill order for him. He came to beg Lu Ren to save his life."

Xu Yang was somewhat surprised. He had only seen Qian Jiaxing and thought that only Qian Jiaxing had joined the Dajiang Gang. He didn't expect Luo Dehu to be a member of the Dajiang Gang as well. ===== CHAPTER 166 =====