Chapter 2222 - 2219: Kicked Out? Thrown Out?
Chapter 2222: Chapter 2219: Kicked Out? Thrown Out?
"Grievance?" Xiao Yi furrowed his brows, deep in thought.
"Guardian Nangong, those words are quite mistaken," Xia Canglan spoke again.
"That senior has been looking out for our Ice Emperor Palace for many years."
"This time, it is at that senior’s behest, and Hall Master Xiao Yi’s past interactions with our Ice Emperor Palace were merely minor disputes."
"How can we refuse that senior over such trivial matters?"
"Nonsense." Guardian Nangong suddenly erupted, "Xia Canglan, you constantly mention that senior."
"Have you forgotten that you are an elder of our Ice Emperor Palace, and your Martial Arts come from the Ice Emperor Palace?"
"Indeed, as long as Luoo Venerable is alive, he will surely look after us."
"But that doesn’t mean we should serve him diligently just for these small favors."
"Nor does it mean we should disregard the rules of the Ice Emperor Palace."
"If we act on his every word, ignoring the dignity of the Ice Emperor Palace and the grievances of the martial artists within, how are we any different from obedient cats and dogs?"
Those words were met with furrowed brows from Xia Yifeng nearby, "Guardian Nangong, you’ve gone too far."
Xia Canglan directly said, "Guardian Nangong, would you dare to speak those words directly to that senior?"
"Guardian Bing said in a deep voice, "Guardian Nangong is too agitated."
Xia Yifeng spoke sternly, "Guardian Nangong, this has nothing to do with obedience; Luoo Venerable is a close friend of our Grandmaster and often looks after us."
"These are not mere small favors, but neither are they as severe as you claim."
"This time, Luoo Venerable personally sent a message to Xia Canglan, which is akin to requesting aid from the Ice Emperor Palace. If we all refuse, how are we any different from a pack of ungrateful wolves?"
Guardian Bing said coldly, "Despite Guardian Nangong’s agitation, there is a grain of truth."
"It is known that the Ice Emperor Palace operates as one, unified in heart and mind, and would never disregard the grievances and feuds of the disciples and martial artists within."
"Hall Master Xiao Yi, after all, was in the wrong first, and we have already shown considerable leniency."
"Indeed." Guardian Nangong said angrily, "Hall Master Xiao Yi, your identity is clear, and our Ice Emperor Palace has respected you accordingly."
"The three great protectors, the nine elders, and all the common elders and deacons have suspended their seclusion and come out to welcome you."
"But what have you done, Hall Master Xiao Yi?"
"Back then, under the guise of Yi Xiao, you forcibly seized the Ice Venerate Token of our Ice Emperor Palace, gravely injuring a Venerable Envoy."
"Then, acting under your true identity as Xiao Yi, you massacred a group of Snow Mountain Sword Practitioners in the Sword Domain, where Snow Mountain Sword Emperor Nangong Bai perished tragically on the spot."
"Today, upon your arrival at our Ice Emperor Palace, you directly threaten to kill and take the lives of our Heavenly Talents."
"Hall Master Xiao Yi, what a commanding presence you have."
In the distance, Bing Mei’er furrowed her brows, then revealed a faint cold smile after a moment.
Guardian Nangong continued in a cold voice, "Today, our Ice Emperor Palace refrained from immediately expelling you, Xiao Yi, as a courtesy to Luoo Venerable."
"We have spared you on account of your status in the Eight Palaces, without immediately settling the grievances with you."
"And yet, you still covet the Martial Arts legacy of our Master? To pry into the Martial Arts Inheritance of our Ice Emperor Palace? Utterly delusional."
"Guardian Nangong, you..." Xia Canglan’s face turned cold.
Guardian Bing said coldly, "Xia Canglan, you are the Third Elder of this palace, you should know what rules are, what rank, and precedence is."
"If you keep interrupting the protectors’ words and creating unnecessary chaos, don’t blame this protector for charging you with disrespect."
Xia Canglan is the number one Sword Cultivator in the Ice Emperor Palace, but not the strongest.
Standing still, Xiao Yi suddenly realized.
No wonder the atmosphere has suddenly become tense, and most of the surrounding gazes are unfriendly, targeting him.
"Very well," Xiao Yi shrugged, "Since I cannot cultivate in the Ice Emperor Palace, I will leave today."
"Boy, don’t." Xia Canglan hastily called out, "Where is the Token Senior Luoo gave you?"
"This one?" Xiao Yi’s hand flashed with light, producing a snow-white Token, none other than the Palace Master Token of the Ice Emperor Palace.
"Yes." Xia Canglan courteously accepted it with both hands, looked at the crowd, and said coldly, "This is the Palace Master Token, seeing it is as seeing the Palace Master himself."
The three protectors slightly bowed.
Guardian Bing said solemnly, "Even the Palace Master Token cannot violate the rules of our Ice Emperor Palace."
"You..." Xia Canglan’s eyes cooled.
Turning around, he already saw Xiao Yi stepping away.
"Boy, don’t leave. This is the task entrusted by Senior Luoo. If you don’t improve your cultivation here, how could he feel assured to let you go to the Demon Domain?"
Xiao Yi shrugged, smiling lightly, "Senior Xia, it’s not that I don’t want to cultivate here."
"It’s just that Senior Luoo’s old face isn’t enough to sway them; it’s not my fault."
"Oh, by the way," Xiao Yi glanced at Xia Canglan with a light smile, "The old guy loves his face the most, easily offended when others slight him."
"He’s also quite domineering."
"I don’t have the guts to tell him I got kicked out today; you tell him later. Either let him come here himself, or I’ll take my leave first."
Xiao Yi continually remarked that the old guy loves his face and is domineering, suggesting he should come himself.
Behind, the faces of the two protectors changed instantly.
Xia Canglan nodded, "Very well, then let Senior Luoo seek an explanation himself."
"Boy, I’ll escort you out of the palace."
"Hold on," the two protectors said in a deep voice.
"What is it? Any other matters?" Xiao Yi turned back calmly, "Are the two protectors intending to keep me here by force?"
"I don’t mind having a fight today either."
"Hall Master Xiao Yi has misunderstood," Guardian Bing said gloomily, "Opening the fourth layer of the Ice Emperor Palace is of great importance to our palace. We need to discuss it with the guardian elders before giving Hall Master Xiao Yi a response."
"How long?" Xiao Yi asked calmly.
Guardian Bing thought for a moment, "Half a day."
Xiao Yi shook his head, "I have no interest in wasting time; you can discuss it slowly, and I won’t stay."
"Once there’s a response, send me a message another day."
"You..." Guardian Nangong showed anger, "You brat, do you really..."
Guardian Bing interrupted, "How long is Hall Master Xiao Yi willing to wait?"
Xiao Yi remained silent.
Beside, Xia Yifeng chuckled lightly, "Xiao Yixiao, would you grant this old man a favor and wait for us for two hours?"
A trace of a smile appeared on Xiao Yi’s cold face, "Alright, as Senior Xia wishes."
"Little friend, that’s very courteous of you. I greatly appreciate it," Xia Yifeng cupped his hands.
"Canglan." Xia Yifeng looked at Xia Canglan, "You make sure to treat Xiao Yixiao well."
"I will discuss with the guardian elders."
"Remember, don’t make a fool of ourselves again," Xia Yifeng said meaningfully.
"Yes, protector." Xia Canglan nodded, taking the command.
The three protectors and all the elders left one by one.
Remaining in place, Xia Canglan chuckled coldly, "A bunch of bullies afraid of the tough."
"These old fellows still think you, Xiao Yi, are like those ordinary Heavenly Talents, easily oppressed."
"If it were someone else, they would have been intimidated by these two old intimidators by now."
"But you, Xiao Yi, are a tough nut to crack, haha."
Xia Canglan smiled proudly.
...
Third update.