Chapter 1378: Sudden Situation

Ning Chen dodged the gaze of the disciple in front and made his way to the side of the main hall; the window here was unshut, allowing him to enter with ease.

"I disagree! He absolutely cannot return!"

"Exactly! It was him who turned us into this state! Why should he be allowed to return!"

"You still speak of that. If you had not insisted so stubbornly that Xiao Han was the culprit, why would he have had to wander outside for so long?!"

Both sides argued fiercely, which conveniently allowed Ning Chen to slip in silently without anyone noticing him.

Ning Chen climbed onto the roof and followed the beams to the rear, where he could see everyone.

At this moment, the Second Elder stood up, his entire face turning an unbelievable shade of red, appearing truly enraged.

Wu Dan beside him was also flushed with anger; he glared viciously at Xiao Han, his eyes filled with malice.

In contrast, the Third Elder remained unbelievably calm, exuding an air of composure; if there were a teacup nearby, he might even have taken a sip.

"Second Elder, your words are incorrect. Xiao Han was originally the next sect leader chosen by the sect leader; now that the misunderstanding has been cleared, the position of the next sect leader should be his."

"No! What clearing of a misunderstanding? Relying solely on his words at that time, with no evidence whatsoever, who can prove it? You may believe he is innocent, but I absolutely do not!"

The Second Elder glared viciously at Xiao Han, and even his words carried a trace of killing intent.

Xiao Han stood calmly beside the Third Elder and said, "If you do not believe, is it not because you have something to hide? Why can you so firmly pin the guilt on me?"

The question left the Second Elder speechless; he took a deep breath. "What are you talking about! How could I have anything to hide! I think you are the one with something to hide. In any case, I absolutely disagree!"

Having spoken, the Second Elder walked out; Wu Dan shot a glare at Xiao Han, then hurriedly followed the Second Elder's steps.

After the Second Elder had completely left, the Third Elder sighed. "Alas, this person, what has happened to him? In these past few years, he has truly become unrecognizable; he is no longer himself."

Xiao Han said nothing, for in truth, the Second Elder had always been like this; he merely pretended otherwise when outside.

"Alas, I will go and persuade him properly; you need not worry."

The Third Elder stood up, preparing to leave.

Ning Chen immediately released his ability to signal Xiao Han that he was here.

"Third Elder, please return first; I wish to think things over a bit more."

After everyone had left, Ning Chen descended from the beam.

"You stayed up there the whole time?"

Ning Chen brushed the dust from his clothes and nodded. "I have been here for a while. That Second Elder still seems intent on biting you."

"Hmm, but this time, let us see what he can do."

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