Chapter 712 - 689: Elder Sizhi Goes Berserk
Chapter 712: Chapter 689: Elder Sizhi Goes Berserk
The Tiger Peak Manor has already begun its layout.
Apart from the forces already friendly with Tiger Peak Manor, this time, they’ve invited many more.
Shen Han’s act of intercepting and killing You Wanying’s senior disciple had indeed shocked the forces of the Southern Heaven Continent.
They were also worried that if they did anything against Shen Han, they might be retaliated against just like Tiger Peak Manor.
But in the end, all these sects agreed to Tiger Peak Manor’s request.
This time, Tiger Peak Manor offered too much.
As long as they helped Tiger Peak Manor participate in this operation, they could gain considerable resources.
Finding Shen Han or people close to Shen Han.
Furthermore, assisting in capturing or killing Shen Han.
And they could also receive a grand reward, such as the poison-resistant robe from Tiger Peak Manor.
Obtaining this robe meant a decreased threat from Tiger Peak Manor against them.
This item, normally not shared by Tiger Peak Manor, was being offered as a reward this time.
This poison-resistant robe was not the ordinary one worn by guards.
It was a valuable good that only core disciples and above in Tiger Peak Manor could access!
The allure of such a treasure was indeed substantial.
In the Southern Heaven Continent, there weren’t many sects practicing poison skills, but there were a few.
And these few were quite threatening.
Getting even one such poison-resistant robe would significantly boost a sect’s power against these kinds of sects.
As more sects joined this operation, the fear of Shen Han became less pronounced.
Initially worried about Shen Han’s revenge, but now with so many sects involved.
How could Shen Han dare to oppose so many sects?
The Five Immortals City also received an invitation from Tiger Peak Manor.
For Five Immortals City, Tiger Peak Manor even offered special treatment, with You Wanying coming personally.
Half threat, half lure...
Because Shen Han once cultivated in Five Immortals City, You Wanying thought they must know Shen Han better.
In the Vice Sect Leader’s courtyard.
After receiving the news, Elder Sizhi and Dean Sixin immediately rushed over.
Without even knocking, Elder Sizhi pushed the courtyard door open with a palm.
In the courtyard, the Vice Sect Leader sat at a stone table, taking a gentle sip of tea.
It seemed he had anticipated Elder Sizhi coming to see him.
Seeing Sixin following Sizhi, the Vice Sect Leader was somewhat displeased.
"Sizhi has always been hot-tempered, acting rashly and impulsively.
As the Dean, Sixin, are you going to start behaving recklessly like Sizhi now?"
The Vice Sect Leader spoke without even acknowledging Elder Sizhi.
His words were directed solely at Dean Sixin.
Hearing this, Dean Sixin’s face darkened; she was somewhat angry today.
Dean Sixin had a good temperament and was tolerant of most matters.
But the Vice Sect Leader’s decision truly angered her.
"Did you agree to You Wanying’s terms?"
She spoke without using the Vice Sect Leader’s title.
Dean Sixin was genuinely angry; she had never spoken like this before.
The Vice Sect Leader was taken aback by her words.
He hadn’t expected such a strong reaction from Dean Sixin.
"The terms You Wanying offered are very generous. From the position of Five Immortals City, as the Vice Sect Leader, I have no reason not to agree.
With just a little effort, Five Immortals City can acquire considerable resources.
And if we truly find Shen Han, Tiger Peak Manor will also give us two poison-resistant robes."
The Vice Sect Leader’s face even showed a faint smile as he spoke.
"Other sects can only get one.
It was only after negotiating persistently that I got them to agree to these terms.
With these two poison-resistant robes, our Five Immortals City can also conduct research on poisons."
The words of the Vice Sect Leader made the faces of Dean Sixin and Elder Sizhi even gloomier.
Looking at the Vice Sect Leader, they even felt a bit disgusted.
"So, you really intend to assist Tiger Peak Manor in capturing Shen Han, Vice Sect Leader?"
Upon hearing this, the Vice Sect Leader slowly stood up.
"I know that in your hearts, you probably disapprove of me.
But I am the Vice Sect Leader of Five Immortals City and must make all decisions based on the interests of Five Immortals City.
Yes, Shen Han is somewhat associated with Five Immortals City as he is our direct disciple.
But this title of direct disciple is just a name.
As things stand, Shen Han’s relationship with our Five Immortals City is rather ordinary.
He will not contribute to our Five Immortals City in the future.
Exchanging him for such a bounty of resources, who can refuse?
If you two were in my position, you would make the same decision."
As his words fell, Elder Sizhi kicked the stone table in front of them to pieces.
Broken stones and dust scattered instantly.
"What madness is this!"
The Vice Sect Leader reprimanded.
But hearing his rebuke, the usually composed Dean Sixin coldly retorted.
"If we’re talking madness, perhaps it’s you, Vice Sect Leader, who is truly mad.
Five Immortals City has already failed Shen Han, providing him no protection whatsoever.
Even so, it’s outrageous to use him as a trade for resources."
At this point, Dean Sixin revealed an indifferent smile.
"Others, like Tiger Peak Manor, spare no resources to avenge their disciples.
The elders of their sect protect their disciples with all their hearts.
Yet here we are, in Five Immortals City.
Not only not protecting our own disciples but ready to sell others out to gain resources.
To speak of it, it’s truly shameful.
If I were young, I would never join this Five Immortals City."
Dean Sixin likely had never spoken to the Vice Sect Leader in this manner.
Completely disregarding his authority as Vice Sect Leader.
Dean Sixin wasn’t particularly fond of Shen Han, but she couldn’t accept the Vice Sect Leader’s approach towards Shen Han.
"Sixin, mind your identity!"
"I already thought it through before I came; staying in such a sect is indeed meaningless.
It’s just the position of a dean; what if I don’t want it?"
After saying this, Sixin glanced at Sizhi.
The siblings left the Vice Sect Leader’s yard together immediately.
There were still servants and attendants watching; with such words said and such attitude shown,
it’s basically hard to reconcile.
The incident of the two causing a stir in the Vice Sect Leader’s yard quickly spread.
In Five Immortals City, all sorts of opinions were flying around.
Some people supported Sixin and Sizhi, while others said the Vice Sect Leader was right.
Two hours after the incident, the Vice Sect Leader instructed someone to announce the reward plan.
The resources he obtained from Tiger Peak Manor this time would be distributed to the people of Five Immortals City according to this plan.
As soon as the news came out, more people started to support the Vice Sect Leader.
In words, Shen Han, Sizhi, and Sixin were demeaned.
However, after nightfall, the public opinion in Five Immortals City seemed to turn unfavorable for the Vice Sect Leader.
People need interests, but they also have many emotional needs.
Among them, a sense of security is a very important part.
What the Vice Sect Leader did, to put it harshly, was betraying Shen Han.
Shen Han, as a direct disciple of Five Immortals City, was instead hunted by Five Immortals City.
What if others from the sect offend outsiders in the future?
Would the Vice Sect Leader also hand them over for protection?
No wonder Shen Han is unwilling to return to Five Immortals City; coming back would only bring more danger and calamity.
Building trust is difficult, but destroying it is easy.
From today onward, the disciples’ perception of the sect in Five Immortals City might change.
In a small courtyard, the Vice Sect Leader also heard the various rumors.
Sizhi and Sixin had already left Five Immortals City.
On his old face, the Vice Sect Leader seemed to have a tinge of regret.
But with a change in thought, considering so many resources, he wasn’t that regretful.
He leaped to the highest point of Five Immortals City.
The lights in Five Immortals City were still burning at night.
It still looked prosperous.
"Is it really worth it for a disciple of the Old Cultivation Method..."
The Vice Sect Leader’s gaze drifted into the distance, a hint of guilt on his face.
"You were also once a disciple of Five Immortals City; this time, consider it your contribution to the sect.
I’ve already spoken to Elder Wanying; she won’t take your life.
At least, you’ll still have a life..."
Since Five Immortals City has made its decision, it’s naturally not going to change it trivially.
At this moment, Shen Han had already returned to Five Immortals City.
The performance of Tiger Peak Manor didn’t come as a surprise to him; it was basically what he expected.
Moreover, for him, regardless of Tiger Peak Manor’s actions, he had to deal with them.
They were already sworn enemies; he couldn’t let them go.
Even if Tiger Peak Manor chose to compromise, he wouldn’t trust them.
As long as You Wanying lives, Madam Yun and the others dare not show themselves in public.
Shen Han understood his current situation very clearly.
If he doesn’t die, Tiger Peak Manor will never let it go.
But it doesn’t matter; he’s the same.
If Tiger Peak Manor isn’t destroyed, he won’t stop his revenge.
Tiger Peak Manor doesn’t have an absolute advantage.
In the Southern Heaven Continent, there are many sects that are on good terms with Tiger Peak Manor.
But the sects that have grievances against Tiger Peak Manor are too numerous to count on two hands.
Now, Tiger Peak Manor hasn’t yet shown signs of decline, so no trouble has surfaced.
It seems that Tiger Peak Manor only needs to pay attention to Shen Han and needn’t worry about anything else.
However, when the strength of Tiger Peak Manor begins to wane,
when the forces in the Southern Heaven Continent believe that Tiger Peak Manor is failing,
it is then that Tiger Peak Manor will face a real crisis.
In those moments, the hidden wolves in the shadows will pounce.
And tear Tiger Peak Manor apart.
That’s when they’ll truly understand the meaning of everyone pushing down a falling wall.
Shen Han has a clear plan; as long as he can extinguish the power of Tiger Peak Manor,
his grudge with Tiger Peak Manor would be nearly resolved.
But now, he needs to be more cautious.
Perhaps he can’t stay in Five Immortals City any longer either.
Speaking of which, Shen Han hadn’t anticipated that Five Immortals City would cooperate with Tiger Peak Manor.
He was, after all, a direct disciple of Tiger Peak Manor.
To directly accept You Wanying’s request was unexpected.
It’s also Shen Han’s fault for not being meticulous enough; he could have seen some clues all along.
The Vice Sect Leader of Five Immortals City had always looked down on him for practicing the Old Cultivation Method.
Using him to trade for so many resources for Five Immortals City, in the Vice Sect Leader’s eyes, was probably very worthwhile.
At the small courtyard on the south side of Five Immortals City.
Outside Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing’s yard, many guards were already on watch.
With the departure of Dean Sixin and Elder Sizhi, Five Immortals City naturally worried that the two would leave together.