Chapter 117: The Ten Elders Deliberate, Fang Dongtian Arrives

Lv Ci was invited over.

He had not expected matters to escalate to such a degree.

When he revealed that Wang Ai had sought him out to pressure Zhang Chulan into handing over the Origin of Qi, the expressions of the others turned strange.

Lao Tianshi, meanwhile, looked at Lv Ci with an unkind expression.

So there was such a matter as this.

What did they take Longhu Mountain for?

Originally, Lao Tianshi had felt somewhat uncomfortable about Lin Xuan acting so ruthlessly at the foot of Longhu Mountain.

But now, upon hearing this, Lao Tianshi felt that Lin Xuan's actions had been too light.

"Old Lv, what you did this time was not honorable."

Lu Jin glared at Lv Ci and said.

This time, Lv Ci did not display his usual mad-dog temperament.

After all, he was in the wrong this time.

"Then, what exactly was the reason for Lin Xuan and Wang Ai's conflict this time?"

Guan Shihua looked at Lv Ci and asked.

"If you ask me that, I truly don't know. When I left, they hadn't even started fighting yet."

Lv Ci spread his hands.

"Tianshi, I feel there must be something to this. Look, Lin Xuan didn't lay a hand on Lv Ci, but instead dealt such a heavy blow to that old fellow Wang Ai.

This doesn't fit his character."

As soon as Lu Jin said this, the others wore strange expressions.

Doesn't fit?

What do you mean it doesn't fit his character?

How did those members of Quanxing die four years ago?

Sensing the gazes of the others, Lu Jin frowned and glanced at Lv Ci.

"Lin Xuan is not someone who strikes out casually, nor is he someone who actively looks for trouble."

The events of four years ago were already over; it was not convenient for him to say more, so he could only stop there.

"Why not just invite him over and ask?"

Upon hearing this, Mu You spoke up directly.

"That sounds good!"

As soon as he said this, the others breathed a sigh of relief and stared straight at Mu You.

"Since Sect Leader Mu has said so, then you should go and invite him!"

Feng Zhenghao said with a smile.

Mu You's expression stiffened.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly; good grief, they were all just waiting for someone else to speak first.

Everyone knew there was something behind this, and that inviting the person over to ask would reveal the truth.

But who would go and invite him?

Furthermore, would this make that person feel like they were being interrogated?

"I was just speaking casually, just making a suggestion. Since everyone is here, I have no further opinion on the matter!"

Mu You leaned back directly and then stopped speaking.

The others could not help but feel a bit disappointed.

"Wang Ai is, after all, one of the Ten Elders, and this matter occurred on Longhu Mountain; no matter what, I cannot simply let it pass!"

Seeing that everyone had fallen silent, Lao Tianshi spoke up.

In fact, in the eyes of others in the Outsider world, the Ten Elders were a collective entity.

They were, more or less, an existence that had united to establish certain rules for the Outsider world.

Of course, not everyone present valued this status very highly.

Moreover, within the Ten Elders, there were actually some internal grievances.

Regarding this incident, for the sake of the Ten Elders' status, a justification was definitely required.

If there were no justification this time, then the Outsider world might face some chaos in the future.

Now that Lao Tianshi had spoken, the others remained silent.

After all, regarding Lin Xuan, not to mention his own background, the weight of Baiyun Guan and the Quanzhen sect was not something ordinary people dared to provoke.

Furthermore, he was an Inner Elixir True Person.

No one knew exactly what his current strength was.

But Wang Ai, as one of the Ten Elders—though not known for his combat prowess—was not weak, a fact known to everyone present, especially the older generation.

Now, he had been beaten half to death.

Who would be bored enough to go and provoke him?

"Tianshi!"

After Lao Tianshi finished speaking, there was a moment of silence before Lu Jin spoke up.

"Lin Xuan must have had his reasons for acting. Why don't we wait for Old Fang to ask clearly before deciding."

Lu Jin proposed.

"Yes, yes, this matter must be handled with caution!"

Lv Ci, who usually had a strong presence at Ten Elders gatherings, had been keeping a low profile, but now he spoke up directly.

"No need to wait, the old man has arrived. I already told you all, this matter was instigated by me. If you must say something, the Wang Family brought this upon themselves!"

The voice of Fang Dongtian came through.

Everyone turned their heads one after another.

Fang Dongtian walked in; though he was not tall, he walked with an imposing momentum.

"How do you explain that, Fang Qianbei?"

Mu You asked upon hearing this.

"Little Mu, the Jianghu Stall is well-informed. You should know about the time the All-Nature Sect came to my White Cloud Temple four years ago."

Fang Dongtian looked at Mu You with his hands behind his back.

"Qianbei, look at what you're saying. Of course I know about that, but wasn't that matter already resolved?"

Mu You realized upon hearing this that it really did involve the events of four years ago.

"The matter was resolved, but what about the source of the matter?"

Fang Dongtian scanned the room with his hands behind his back.

"During Lu Jin's birthday, Wang Ai's grandson challenged Lin Xuan and brought humiliation upon himself. Originally, I wouldn't have paid any attention to this.

But Wang Ai, having suffered a loss, secretly leaked information to lure the All-Nature Sect to my White Cloud Temple. You tell me, how were we supposed to react?"

Once these words were spoken, everyone was dumbfounded.

"Is this true?"

Lv Ci was stunned.

"Damn, Old Fang, you can't just say things like that."

Lu Jin was also shocked by this news.

To put it mildly, the Wang Family was insidious and cunning, secretly plotting against Baiyun Guan; in this, Wang Ai's suffering was not unjust.

But to put it broadly, that would mean there is a possibility of collusion between Wang Ai and the All-Nature Sect.

This is a major issue.

However, everyone felt that although Wang Ai acted in a domineering manner, he was not stupid.

He might dare to use information to lure the All-Nature Sect, but he certainly wouldn't dare to have secret contact with the All-Nature Sect.

The nature of these things is different.

"There's actually such a thing? This old thing really doesn't know the gravity of the situation!"

Guan Shihua patted the table and said in a deep voice.

But deep down, she was overjoyed.

Ever since she suspected the Wang Family had mastered the Spirit-Controlling and General-Dispatching, she had rarely gone south.

For an ability that could suppress her own methods, it was naturally best if it disappeared.

"Is there evidence for this?"

Lao Tianshi stroked his beard, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"As for evidence, naturally it must be found. However, this matter was indeed done by Lin Xuan at my behest, just to vent some frustration."

Fang Dong said.

Lao Tianshi and Lu Jin knew that when Fang Dongtian heard this news, his surprise was not fake.

Therefore, he certainly did not know about this beforehand.

But the matter of Fang Dong might not necessarily be fake.

If Lin Xuan accidentally found out that Wang Ai was the instigator behind the All-Nature Sect's night raid on White Cloud Temple four years ago, then this move would be reasonable.

Lao Tianshi and Lu Jin looked at each other, not clarifying this point.

Moreover, if what Fang Dong said was true, then the matter would actually be easy to handle.

This counts as a private feud.

Although the Outsider world does not encourage this now, everyone here is a person who has mastered extraordinary arts, so it is inevitable that there are grudges.

Therefore, this matter is not absolutely prohibited.

In fact, the most important thing is the attitude of the Company.

But this incident did not involve ordinary people; the only thing that needs to be considered is that subsequent events should not involve ordinary people.

Chen Jinkui, Na Ruhu, and Mu You were all looking at Lao Tianshi.

They were preparing to see how the Tianshi would decide.

The Tianshi closed his eyes slightly, looking composed; those who didn't know might think he had fallen asleep.

"Old Fang, sit down first. Let's discuss a solution. Since the matter is out in the open, it's simple, right, Tianshi?"

Lu Jin spoke while looking at Fang Dong, then looked at the Tianshi.

"The main thing is the Company!"

The Tianshi sighed, opened his eyes, and looked at Fang Dong.