You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

Jingzong's expression was somewhat complicated after hearing Qin Ran's words.

If what he said is true, then I really have no reason to seek revenge on him.

Jingxuan's murder was entirely his own fault.

Whether Qin Ran's statement is true or false remains to be verified.

"Benefactor Qin, I will personally investigate what you just said. If what you said is true, I can forgive Jingxuan's death. But if what you said is all lies, I will definitely seek justice from you," Jingzong said expressionlessly.

Qin Ran nodded: "I will take responsibility for what I say. You are free to investigate. If I have uttered even the slightest falsehood, you are free to come and seek revenge on me."

Jingzong didn't say anything more, turned around and sat back down in his seat.

But the little monk beside him still looked at Qin Ran with a face full of dissatisfaction.

From their conversation, Qin Ran could tell that Jingzong was a reasonable person.

As the abbot of Shaolin Temple, he was naturally not as arrogant and unreasonable as ordinary people in the martial arts world.

This is a good sign.

Qin Ran felt that wanting to learn the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm technique was something that could be discussed.

But it's clearly inappropriate to bring this up now.

Let's wait and see.

Find a suitable opportunity to talk to Shizumune again.

At the same time, Mo Yixi, the leader of Kunlun Sect, looked at Qin Ran: "Master Qin, we all know that you discovered Zhou Zhenshan's secret collusion with the underground Black Martial Arts and eliminated him. You just said that you didn't come here to compete for the position of Chief Elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion. I'd like to know what your purpose is in coming here?"

Qin Ran felt a sense of honor when he heard Mo Yixi address him as "True Person".

This indirectly shows that Mo Yixi approves of him.

At the same time, he also questioned himself.

"I've already explained it; I'm just here to join in the fun."

Mo Yixi sneered: "Joining the fun? I don't think so. If you want to compete with us for the position of Chief Elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion, we won't say anything. After all, you killed Zhou Zhenshan, so you have the right to compete with us for this position."

"Master Mo, you misunderstand. I, Qin Ran, always keep my word. I have no interest in the position of Chief Elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion. If you insist that I give a reason for coming here, I can tell you that I came for Master Jingzong." Qin Ran stopped keeping him in suspense.

Mo Yixi was somewhat surprised by these words.

Qin Ran came for the sake of the Jingzong sect.

Could it be that he wants to help Emperor Jingzong?

However, judging from the situation just now, Jingzong and he were not familiar with each other.

Moreover, Qin Ran and Jingzong have a complicated relationship.

He had no reason to help Jingzong.

Jingzong was also full of suspicion: "Benefactor Qin, what do you mean by that? This old monk doesn't understand."

"In my opinion, among all the sect leaders, you are the most suitable to serve as the chief elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion. You are highly respected, and Shaolin Temple is a Chan (Zen) sect of Han Buddhism, the ancestral home of Chan Buddhism, and the number one sect in the martial arts world. Therefore, in my opinion, you are the most suitable person to take this position." Qin Ran took the opportunity to get closer to Jingzong.

Fu Xueru and Tang Da, who were standing nearby, naturally knew the purpose of his statement.

Now it remains to be seen whether Emperor Jingzong will buy into this.

Jingzong frowned slightly.

Qin Ran actually supported him so strongly.

Why is that?

He and Qin Ran didn't have much of a relationship before.

Suddenly, Shizumune realized something.

"Benefactor Qin, don't think that just because you said such things, I won't pursue the matter of you killing Jingxuan. I've already made it very clear that if I find out that what you said is false, I will definitely avenge my junior brother."

"You misunderstood. What I just said came from the bottom of my heart. Even if you still want to take revenge on me afterward, I still think you are more suitable for the position of Chief Elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion," Qin Ran said expressionlessly.

Jingzong did not respond.

He looked thoughtful.

The leaders of other sects also had their own agendas.

In fact, their decision to compete for the position of Chief Elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion was not made by themselves.

It was decided by the relevant departments of the Dragon Kingdom.

With Zhou Zhenshan dead, there is no one else in the martial arts world who can replace him.

Therefore, the relevant departments decided to select the person with the strongest overall strength from among the leaders of various sects to take up this position.

Qin Ran doesn't think highly of anyone except Jingzong, which is rather strange.

The key point is that they don't have any real relationship.

Could it be that what Qin Ran just said was really the truth?

He killed Zhou Zhenshan, ridding the martial arts world of a major scourge.

Therefore, his words definitely carry weight.

If Qin Ran is determined to support Jingzong.

The other sect leaders will suffer some losses.

At the same time, Abbess Yunmiao, the leader of the Emei Sect, sneered: "The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain. Those who offer unsolicited favors are either treacherous or thieves."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Abbess Yunmiao.

Qin Ran also glanced sideways at the old nun.

Even if you figured it out, there's no need to say it so harshly.

Don't I have any pride?

Mo Yixi said with great interest, "It seems that Abbess Yunmiao has already figured something out."

"Several sect leaders are here, yet some people are solely supporting Master Jingzong. I'm afraid he has something to ask of you, or perhaps he's eyeing the treasures of Shaolin Temple," Yun Miao said sinisterly.

Mo Yixi smiled and said, "What Master Yunmiao said is true. I think so too. I'm just afraid that some people have ulterior motives. Master Jingzong, you should be careful."

Qin Ran's expression grew even more unpleasant upon hearing this.

So these leaders of prestigious sects are nothing special.

They're all using coded language to hurt each other.

He was afraid of getting too close to Emperor Jingzong.

Jingzong, of course, was not unmoved upon hearing this: "Benefactor Qin, I prefer straightforward people. So stop beating around the bush and just say what you have to say."

Qin Ran sighed, hands behind his back, "Since that's the case, then I won't beat around the bush. I heard that Shaolin Temple has rediscovered the long-lost martial art, the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm. I'm thinking..."

"Don't even think about it..." Qin Ran was interrupted by Jing Zong before he could finish speaking.

The young monk also scolded, "So it turns out you've got your eye on our supernatural secret technique, the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm. Master Yunmiao was right; there's no such thing as a free lunch."

Qin Ran was speechless after being rebuked.

Can't you just let him finish what he has to say?

Yun Miao suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahahaha, Qin Ran, you have quite the appetite, don't you? You've set your sights on someone else's unparalleled martial art, the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm, right from the start. But you've miscalculated."

"Master, I wasn't talking to you, can you please shut your mouth?" Qin Ran scoffed.

"You..." Yun Miao glared at Qin Ran.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Qingxu quickly said, "Calm down, we can discuss it. We are all like-minded people, let's not hurt our harmony."

Qin Ran ignored him and continued to look at Jingzong: "Master Jingzong, I am not asking you for the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm manual. I just want to learn it. Once I have learned it, I will definitely return it to you. I will keep this kindness in my heart. If Shaolin Temple encounters any difficulties in the future, I will do my best to help."

Jingzong sneered: "I appreciate Benefactor Qin's kindness. The Ten Thousand Buddha Palm is an ancient and treasured palm technique of Shaolin Temple. It was lost for decades during the war. Today, a private collector passed away, and his belongings entered the antique market. Shaolin Temple sent disciples to retrieve this manual."

"This old monk has not yet fully grasped its mysteries, so how could I allow you to learn it? You are not a Shaolin disciple and have no right to learn the Ten Thousand Buddha Palm. Even if you were a Shaolin disciple, you would not be qualified to learn it."

"I advise Benefactor Qin to abandon those crooked thoughts. If you harbor any intention to cheat, swindle, or steal, then don't blame this old monk for being impolite..."

After Jingzong finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became oppressive.

Everyone could see that Emperor Jingzong was angry.

Mo Yixi and Yun Miao were both very pleased after hearing this.

Jingzong had already seen through Qin Ran's little trick.

He naturally wouldn't accept Qin Ran's overtures.

This way they can compete fairly again...