Chapter 116: Fang Dongtian: I'll Take the Blame for This

However, from the reaction of the Company, Lao Tianshi could also tell that there seemed to be something going on here.

Was there some kind of grudge between Lin Xuan and Wang Ai?

After taking action to keep Wang Ai alive and watching him being carried away, Lao Tianshi stroked his beard and thought to himself.

The people from the Company, Xu San and Xu Si, did not linger after Wang Ai left and departed first.

They were likely afraid that the Tianshi would throw the hot potato back to the Company.

"Tianshi, what exactly is the situation here?"

After Wang Ai was carried away, Mu You, Chen Jinkui, and the others, along with Feng Zhenghao, Na Ruhu, and Guan Shihua who had arrived later, all gathered around.

Other juniors stood in the distance whispering.

"Why hasn't old Lv come over? Isn't he usually quite proactive?"

Before Lao Tianshi could answer, Lu Jin turned his head and spoke up.

At this mention, they suddenly realized that Lv Ci had not appeared.

"Let's go, let's head back first before talking."

After saying this, Lao Tianshi turned around with his hands behind his back and left.

Seeing this, Lu Jin and the others naturally did not refuse and followed quickly.

This was indeed not the place to talk.

However, each of them had different thoughts.

As for Lin Xuan, he actually didn't take this matter to heart.

He hadn't held back with that strike, but of course, he hadn't used his full strength either; otherwise, one puff of cinnabar fire would have turned Wang Ai into ashes, no matter what methods he used.

But this was, after all, the Tianshi Mansion.

Still, with that one strike, the Wang Family's inherited techniques were likely more than half destroyed.

Although the Art of Divine Painting was the Wang Family's secret inherited technique.

Wang Ai likely only practiced it to an average level.

The current fame and prestige of the Wang Family in the Outsider world were actually brought about by their influence.

And the Art of Divine Painting had not been mentioned for a long time.

From this, it could be seen that he was likely mediocre at it, relying entirely on the shade of his ancestors and the things they left behind.

"Benefactor, does this Wang Ai have something to do with what happened four years ago?"

After returning to their lodging, Bai She asked curiously.

Lin Xuan took out his mobile phone and handed it to Bai She.

Bai She was stunned, but after taking it and unlocking it, she saw a message.

【The Wang Family leaked information, causing Quanxing to attack Baiyun Guan】

This is?

"The callback number is disconnected; it seems the other party is good at hiding their identity, so I was curious and went to see if Wang Ai really did it. Wang Ai didn't hide it very well."

Lin Xuan said, taking the phone back from Bai She.

"Then that was letting him off easy; if I had known, I would have whipped him to death with my tail."

Upon hearing this, Qing She glared and then said quite indignantly.

"No need, this strike is about enough. The thing the Wang Family relied on has been broken by me, and it will be very difficult for them to maintain this situation in the future. But it depends on whether Wang Ai can hold on; if he can't, I don't need to worry about it."

The Wang Family has been throwing their weight around in the Outsider world for so many years; if they lose their power, the various factions will target them.

Even with the Company watching, they likely won't be stable for long.

The Wang Family has acted with impunity in the Outsider world for so many years; if they lose their power, the various factions will then turn their actions against the Wang Family.

A voice rang out. Lin Xuan looked up and saw Fang Dongtian walking over with his hands behind his back.

"Your ears are so sharp, you could hear us from so far away?"

After Fang Dongtian entered the room, Lin Xuan asked.

"You brat, weren't you saying that for me to hear?"

Fang Dongtian was speechless upon hearing this, then sat down and looked at Lin Xuan.

"Tell me, why? You and Wang Ai only met once at the Lu Family's place; to strike so heavily now, this doesn't look like you."

It was clear that Fang Dongtian hadn't heard the previous conversation and only heard the result regarding the Wang Family.

"Four years ago, the night raid on Baiyun Guan by Quanxing had to do with the Wang Family."

Clearly, Fang Dongtian did not hear the previous words, only the outcome regarding the Wang Family.

Fang Dongtian's expression paused, then became serious.

"Are you sure?"

"I went to Wang Ai to confirm it."

Lin Xuan spread his hands.

"Otherwise, why do you think I would bother him? Am I that bored?"

"This guy!"

Seeing Lin Xuan say this, Fang Dongtian believed him and immediately frowned.

The Dao Sect is not like those who chant "Amitabha Buddha"; this is a grudge, and they must settle the score.

"You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. It was I who instructed you to do it; I only had you go after I learned that Wang Ai was involved in what happened four years ago."

Fang Dongtian thought for a moment and said.

"You don't need to worry about this matter; it was I who ordered you to do it. I only had you go because I found out that Wang Ai was involved in what happened four years ago."

Fang Dongtian thought for a moment and said.

"Do I still need you to take the blame for what I do?"

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, then shook his head.

"I might as well take this opportunity to fulfill your other wish as well."

"You brat, listen to me—wait, what other wish? What wish could I possibly have??"

Fang Dongtian frowned upon hearing this and spoke immediately, but then his expression shifted.

"You aren't planning to use this opportunity to...?"

"Do you think it's appropriate?"

Lin Xuan asked with a smile.

Fang Dongtian stared wide-eyed, exhaling only after a long moment.

"You acted rashly on Longhu Mountain this time; it would have been fine in the competition arena, but outside of it—and you beat Wang Ai into such a state. Even if Wang Ai was in the wrong first, the Tianshi Mansion won't just ignore it.

As for the Company..."

Fang Dongtian hesitated, his expression conflicted.

"What are you worried about? In reality, they just want an explanation now. With Lao Tianshi taking action personally, isn't that explanation enough?"

Fang Dongtian nodded upon hearing this.

"It is certainly enough, but this time the Company..."

"We'll know once we see the Company's reaction. The Company might already know what Wang Ai has done."

Lin Xuan said.

"The information I received this time was unexpected, so I went to probe and was able to confirm it. As for the Company, they might have known four years ago.

Although that incident with the Quanzhen Sect wasn't necessarily all Wang Ai's doing, as long as he was involved, that score naturally has to be settled."

Fang Dongtian nodded upon hearing this.

That statement was flawless.

"So, you really intend to use this opportunity to spar with the Tianshi?"

"It's a rare opportunity! Last time, well, we couldn't fight on the mountain, so this time we'll find a good place."

What Lin Xuan naturally thought of was the battlefield the Tianshi originally sought when he descended the mountain.

On the grasslands.

It is spacious enough to fully stretch one's limbs.

"Are you confident?"

"I should have a bit!"

Lin Xuan and Fang Dongtian asked and answered each other.

"The Tianshi cannot lose!"

Fang Dongtian said, seemingly stating a fact, and seemingly reminding Lin Xuan.

"Rest assured, it will be a friendly spar."

Hearing this, Fang Dongtian finally nodded.

"Fine, I will handle this matter."

He stood up, preparing to leave.

"No need. You are almost at Ascension, you shouldn't have to carry this reputation; I will bear it myself."

Lin Xuan said.

Fang Dongtian suddenly turned and leaped up, his finger knocking down toward Lin Xuan's head.

Lin Xuan leaned back slightly, and Fang Dongtian's strike missed.

"I don't care about that; you brat are the face of our Quanzhen in the future."

Saying this, Fang Dongtian walked away huffily with his hands behind his back.

Watching the old man's back, Lin Xuan sighed.

"The old man is quite stubborn!"

"He is concerned for Benefactor!"

Bai She said softly.

"But Benefactor is already an Inner Elixir True Person; what could possibly happen to affect Benefactor?"

Qing She asked, looking at her sister.

Bai She was speechless!