The Prodigal Disciple of Mount Hua: Seizing All Opportunities

Everyone was stunned when Fei Bin said this.

This isn't trying to mediate a fight; it's clearly fanning the flames.

"You're dreaming!" Yue Lingshan's pretty face flushed red, her almond-shaped eyes filled with anger. "What crime has my junior brother Chen committed? If we're being honest, it was Mei Jian who courted death that day. Why should my junior brother have to cripple his own martial arts?"

Her delicate body trembled, and if Ning Zhongze hadn't stopped her, the girl would have almost rushed forward.

"Uncle Fei, this is hardly the way to make peace!" Linghu Chong said, forcing himself to endure the sharp pain in his chest. "The Songshan Sect's actions are utterly shameless. How is such a proposal any different from murder?"

Fei Bin's expression darkened slightly, and he grinned coldly, "What right do you juniors have to interrupt here! What do you think of my suggestion, Master Gui?"

Gui Xinshu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "So be it. We'll just have to let that disciple suffer a little loss. I, Gui Xinshu, am not one to bully others by relying on my power. I accept this suggestion. Brother Fei is indeed fair."

"This is not my doing; it is truly thanks to your magnanimity, sir."

The two of them, in a back-and-forth exchange, finished discussing Chen Qianyang's fate in the blink of an eye, completely oblivious to the people of Mount Hua around them.

Yue Buqun tapped his folding fan lightly, his tone still gentle: "Junior Brother Fei, although my little disciple and daughter have been impolite, I, Yue, will discipline them in the future."

"However," he paused slightly, his gaze sharpening, "isn't it a bit too much to cripple one's own martial arts?"

Fei Bin sneered, "Oh? So Sect Leader Yue is determined to protect his own? Great Hero Gui's grief over losing his disciple needs an explanation. If he can't even show this much sincerity, then today's matter will probably not end well."

"Or is it that Sect Leader Yue intends to deliberately incite conflict between the two factions and disrupt the overall situation of our Five Mountains Sword Sect?"

"That's certainly not what I meant..."

He slowly opened and closed the folding fan in his hand; how could he not see through Fei Bin's vicious scheme?

This may seem like it's targeting Chen Qianyang, but it's actually aimed at himself.

If he agrees, his prestige as the sect leader will naturally suffer greatly.

If you can't even protect your own apprentice, how can you expect to command respect?

But if he refuses, then Gui Xinshu and Fei Bin will have an excuse.

Then he'll be accused of stirring up internal conflicts within the Five Sacred Mountains.

Zuo Lengchan will not let this opportunity slip by.

That's a really big problem.

Yuan Chengzhi stood to one side, his brows furrowed.

Although he disliked Mei Jian and this person, they were, after all, from the same sect, so he told his master about it when he returned to Chaoyang Peak.

Although Mu Renqing was old, he was not senile. He immediately decided to suppress the matter and told Gui Xinshu not to return to the mountain for the time being.

Unexpectedly, Gui Xinshu somehow got wind of the news and returned from Jiangnan in less than half a month, determined to find an explanation for his disciple.

Mu Renqing knew his disciple's temperament well and knew he couldn't control him, so he sent him along, intending to find an opportunity to resolve the conflict.

But now it seems...

Yuan Chengzhi looked at Fei Bin, who had a smile on his face and seemed to have everything under control, and sighed.

My second senior brother probably already had connections with the Songshan Sect. He came here under the guise of revenge, but in reality, he was deliberately trying to provoke conflict.

Regardless of Yue Buqun's choice, his prestige as the sect leader will inevitably suffer a great loss.

Yuan Chengzhi glanced at Chen Qianyang, who remained calm and composed, and a hint of doubt arose in his heart.

Why is this guy so calm? Does he have other plans?

I'll refrain from making a move and observe the situation further.

The candlelight crackled in the hall, casting flickering shadows on everyone's faces.

The air seemed to freeze, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Seeing that Yue Buqun remained silent, Gui Xinshu's gaze was once again fixed on Chen Qianyang, ready to take action at the slightest provocation.

At this moment, Fei Bin also turned his attention to the boy in the hall.

Yue Lingshan gripped her mother's sleeve tightly, her knuckles trembling.

Linghu Chong gripped the sword hilt, his veins bulging.

Ning Zhongze's face remained calm as he silently gathered his strength.

All eyes were focused on Yue Buqun and Chen Qianyang.

This is the moment when the true intentions are revealed.

"Junior Brother Fei, I think we should reconsider this matter." Yue Buqun finally spoke again, sounding somewhat weary: "Junior Brother Gui, we must avenge our disciple, but as I just said, this was an accident, and it is very likely that it was a vicious scheme by that man in black."

"If we really start fighting, wouldn't that be doing the right thing for the person behind it all?"

Yue Buqun continued, "How about we detain Chen Qianyang as a suspect for now, and then you two will go together to find the man in black and uncover the truth?"

These words caused an uproar among the members of the Huashan Sect.

Everyone could see that Yue Buqun had clearly given in.

Yue Lingshan was about to speak when Ning Zhongze stopped her.

Ning Zhongze knew that under the current circumstances, this was the only option.

At least it can save Chen Qianyang's life.

Fei Bin laughed heartily: "Sect Leader Yue, Brother Yue, you're confused. That man in black has already vanished; where are we going to find him? Besides, Hero Gui only wanted your opinion; he's just a disciple..."

Perhaps noticing the uncertain expression on Yue Buqun's face, Fei Bin added, "Alas, this matter is truly difficult to handle. I imagine that Sect Leader Yue is extremely reluctant to part with his disciple."

"In that case, Junior Nephew Chen." Fei Bin squinted at Chen Qianyang and said, "What do you think of your Uncle's suggestion? You see, everyone would be happy if you were the only one to sacrifice. Shouldn't a disciple consider his master and the sect more?"

"You should think it over carefully before you speak," Fei Bin said, enunciating each word with confidence.

Only then did everyone realize that Chen Qianyang, the instigator of this whole thing, had been standing silently in the hall since the beginning.

It was not as imposing as it had been before.

Actually, Chen Qianyang was secretly adjusting his internal energy at that moment.

You should know that he suffered a blow from Feng Buping in the battle on Siguo Cliff, and his internal injuries were quite severe.

Having just used up a lot of internal energy by forcefully wielding the flying sword, the important thing now is to take advantage of the noise from this group and quickly recover my strength.

Just then, a very faint sound reached Chen Qianyang's ears.

"Boy, if you want to live, you'd better listen to me. Don't forget, you're still poisoned. Without our antidote, you'll only have three months to live at most. Don't worry, Yue Buqun won't let you go. What we want is for Yue Buqun to take action, not your life. As long as you agree, that hypocrite will definitely make his move."

It was Fei Bin's telepathic message.

Chen Qianyang looked up and met Fei Bin's gaze.

"Oh, it seems that Junior Nephew Chen has already made his decision. Although Junior Nephew Chen is young, he is a man of great integrity and will surely make a wise decision."

All eyes turned to Chen Qianyang once again.

I wonder what decision this boy will make.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qianyang suddenly burst into laughter.

They laughed so hard they were doubled over, as if they had heard something incredibly funny.

Fei Bin's face immediately darkened: "Junior Nephew Chen, why is this?"

"Uncle Fei," Chen Qianyang said with a smile, "were you just joking with me before?"

"What?"

"I mean, Fei Bin, what you've said is utterly ridiculous! Absolutely laughable! Absolutely stupid!"

"How could I not laugh at such a joke?"