The Art of Chaotic Divinity

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

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."

"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.