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Chapter 667: Chapter 645: Great Wei’s Variables

The Vice Sect Leader originally planned to find them himself.

Unexpectedly, today, they came to him first.

Everyone followed behind the Vice Sect Leader, heading together.

Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing walked by Shen Han’s side, accompanying him.

Anyone with a brain could see.

The relationship between Shen Han and the two of them was exceptionally good.

For the sake of the two of them, the Vice Sect Leader would abandon Qianmu Fan without a second thought.

At this moment, the Wen Family Elder and his group were waiting at the entrance of the Vice Sect Leader’s courtyard.

Their intention was to put some pressure on the Vice Sect Leader.

To expose all conflicts and issues.

And have him express his grievances, laying pressure and difficulties in front of the Vice Sect Leader, who might then be willing to compromise.

Suddenly, they saw the Vice Sect Leader returning.

The group sensibly bowed their heads in greeting.

But in the blink of an eye, they noticed that several people were following behind the Vice Sect Leader.

Among those following, Shen Han was conspicuously present.

Qianmu Fan’s expression immediately darkened.

"Come on, we’ll talk inside."

The Vice Sect Leader’s courtyard was naturally much more spacious than those of the other disciples and elders.

In the guest room, the attendants, very thoughtfully, had already prepared tea and snacks.

"Please take a seat, we can talk while sitting."

Stepping into the guest room, the Vice Sect Leader said courteously.

Then he sat down himself, followed by Elder Sizhi who also took a seat.

By rights, the elders should have sat down at this moment.

In this way, the other disciples could follow suit and sit down.

But the three elders on the Wen Family’s side remained standing.

Today, they had indeed come with the intention of exerting pressure.

To exert pressure, standing was more effective than sitting.

"You won’t sit?

If you won’t sit, then stand. The rest of you, please take a seat and don’t mind them."

Seeing that they wouldn’t sit, the Vice Sect Leader directly turned his head to look at Shen Han and the two sisters.

Shen Han and the Song sisters didn’t concern themselves further and sat down beside Elder Sizhi.

This scene momentarily stunned the Wen Family Elders.

Wen Ranran and Qianmu Fan, who were behind him, also sensed something was amiss.

The Vice Sect Leader should know why everyone came to see him.

But right in front of everyone, the Wen Family Elders did not sit, yet he let the juniors take a seat.

Even before speaking, the Vice Sect Leader’s attitude was evident.

"Let’s hear it, what business do you have with this old man?

If you remained here waiting while I was absent, surely there must be something important to discuss?"

The opening words had a certain wrongness in them, tinged with sarcasm.

The Wen Family Elder turned his head, exchanged glances with the other two elders, and also looked at Wen Ranran and Qianmu Fan.

With eyebrows slightly furrowed, he still spoke up, "Vice Sect Leader, you are aware that the recent reputation of our Five Immortals City has suffered considerably.

The outside world is increasingly disparaging our sect.

Yesterday, we heard that you promoted that disciple to Direct Disciple again.

We genuinely do not understand your intentions, Vice Sect Leader.

Several direct disciples, too, are puzzled."

Hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader just smiled.

"That day, the duel between Shen Han and Tang Chenyang took place in the sect’s Martial Arts Arena; everyone should have seen it with their own eyes.

Winning against a direct disciple in a bout deserves the position, doesn’t it?

If anyone thinks Shen Han’s abilities don’t match, among the direct disciples present, you can challenge him directly here."

His words made several direct disciples step back half a pace.

They believed they would eventually surpass Shen Han, but not now...

The faces of several direct disciples turned unsightly, as the Vice Sect Leader’s words clearly mocked them.

Hearing this, the Wen Family Elder also frowned deeply.

"Vice Sect Leader, these words are far too biased towards Shen Han.

You don’t believe that the future of Five Immortals City rests on disciples like him, do you?

Driving Tang Chenyang away already significantly harmed Five Immortals City.

Your actions seem to be pushing other direct disciples away as well..."

These words were already rather blunt.

"Elder Wen, are you implying a threat to this old man?

If a direct disciple wants to leave, must I, the Vice Sect Leader, compromise with him?

Five Immortals City has stood for ten thousand years on the Southern Heaven Continent; it has not survived by compromising."

As he finished speaking, the Vice Sect Leader even let out a cold snort.

This firm stance left the Wen Family Elders momentarily stunned.

Beside them, Wen Ranran couldn’t hold back: "Vice Sect Leader, what kind of skills does this Shen Han have to deserve such favoritism from you..."

The Vice Sect Leader paid no attention to her words.

His status did not warrant giving Wen Ranran a chance to speak at such a scene.

"Vice Sect Leader, if this is how you intend to proceed, we as the elders really find it difficult to appease the disciples’ grievances, their constant complaints.

If they truly all follow Tang Chenyang’s example, it’ll be our Five Immortals City that suffers..."

Before the Vice Sect Leader could respond to the Wen Family Elder’s words, Elder Sizhi stood up.

"Elder Wen, in fact, Tang Chenyang was driven away by Dean Sixin and myself.

We simply didn’t want to embarrass him and thus didn’t expose him.

A lazy temperament and a restless heart."

"Even if such a disciple unlocks seven restraints, we still don’t want them."

At these words, not only Elder Wen but also the other direct disciples were shocked.

However, as Elder Sizhi spoke, two figures rushed in at this moment.

Behind them, two attendants followed closely in pursuit.

"Vice Sect Leader, they just burst in without us stopping them..."

The two attendants looked a bit flustered.

But the Vice Sect Leader waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

"This is an Honored Guest Elder from Qianjin Hall, it’s normal that you couldn’t stop them.

Go down first, and serve Elder Ding from Qianjin Hall a cup of tea.

Elder Ding, please sit wherever you like."

The Vice Sect Leader of Five Immortals City remained calm.

Throughout the entire process, he did not say a word about Tang Chenyang beside him.

Normally, this kind of abrupt intrusion would be very disrespectful.

But today, the Vice Sect Leader allowed them to watch.

"Elder Ding, is there anything else you wish to discuss with us today?"

At these words, Elder Ding from Qianjin Hall snorted softly.

"Actually, it’s nothing considerable; I came today because I felt Five Immortals City may not be adept at nurturing outstanding young disciples.

I was originally on my way back to the sect, but then I heard some Five Immortals City disciples expressing grievances.

So I turned back to take a look.

If possible, if Five Immortals City can’t accommodate them, our Qianjin Hall can."

After Elder Ding finished speaking, Tang Chenyang also chuckled and took two steps towards Qianmu Fan.

"Brother Qianmu, among our peers, I hold you in high regard.

In terms of talent and potential, how many in Five Immortals City can match us?

But the treatment we receive falls far short of our talents.

If it were possible..."

As Tang Chenyang spoke, Wen Ranran directly blocked Qianmu Fan.

"Although Junior Brother Qianmu is troubled, he has no interest in changing sects, so save your effort."

After saying this, Wen Ranran also turned around to look at the Vice Sect Leader.

Beside her, Elder Wen from the Wen Family also had a serious expression.

"Tang Chenyang, just manage your own affairs, Qianmu Fan is not walking the same path as you."

"If you cannot provide enough guidance and treatment for talented disciples,

naturally, they’ll leave, regardless of whether they share the same path or not.

Brother Qianmu, can’t you see? The Vice Sect Leader shows considerable favoritism towards them.

In contrast, he’s less favorable towards you."

As Tang Chenyang said these words, his gaze occasionally fell on Elder Sizhi.

Meeting his gaze, Elder Sizhi directly confronted him.

"Chenyang, you needn’t look at me like that, even if you take Qianmu Fan to Qianjin Hall, so what?

You were expelled from Five Immortals City.

Your lazy temperament—disciples like you are not wanted in Five Immortals City.

There are many more like you who will be expelled.

If Qianjin Hall wishes to take them, then all those disciples can be sent to Qianjin Hall."

After Elder Sizhi finished speaking.

Yet Tang Chenyang still chuckled lightly a few times.

"Elder Sizhi learned to deceive himself, hasn’t he?

So today, we will indeed take Qianmu Fan to Qianjin Hall, how about it?"

Saying this, Tang Chenyang’s face was full of satisfaction.

A gentle breeze passed around, and Tang Chenyang felt that after leaving Five Immortals City, even the breeze seemed much lighter.

Upon hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader directly looked up at Qianmu Fan.

"Qianmu Fan, now that Qianjin Hall has clearly extended an invitation to you, are you interested in going?

If you are, I won’t force you to stay.

You others, if you wish to go to Qianjin Hall, you may go together.

Let me tell you in advance, Five Immortals City will strictly require sect disciples thereafter.

Disciples like Tang Chenyang, who are lazy, it’s just as well if they leave sooner.

If they refuse to leave, they should mind their words and actions and not cause a ruckus."

The people Elder Wen brought, along with Tang Chenyang and Elder Ding.

They did not expect the Vice Sect Leader of Five Immortals City to be so firm.

He even directly persuaded everyone to leave, without a single word of concession.

Hearing this, Tang Chenyang hesitated for a moment, and then followed the Vice Sect Leader’s words.

"Brother Qianmu, you heard it too.

Your Vice Sect Leader didn’t even attempt to retain you, fully aware of your poor relationship with Shen Han, yet still insisted on favoring him.

If you ask me, just come to our Qianjin Hall.

Qianjin Hall treats disciples of our level, certainly not like Five Immortals City.

Over there, you’ll definitely have better development opportunities."

After Tang Chenyang finished speaking, Qianmu Fan looked at him but didn’t immediately respond.

He walked forward two steps, and his gaze fell on Shen Han.

"If I were you, I would have already returned to Great Wei.

With so many variables emerging, aren’t you going back to help?"

Qianmu Fan said to Shen Han with a bit of mockery.

Hearing his words, Shen Han remained expressionless, showing no significant reaction.

Seeing Shen Han ignoring him, Qianmu Fan’s gaze returned to the Vice Sect Leader.

"Upon entering Five Immortals City, I was graced by the sect’s favor, yet I’ve suffered some grievances.

Though I bear no ill will, the words of the elders today have indeed chilled my heart..."