Chapter 79: Qin Wuyou
After the people from the Xiao Sect's outer sect left, the main hall fell into dead silence. Some exchanged glances, some gritted their teeth, some gloated, and some sat restlessly. But one thing was certain: the Xiao Sect's outer sect would not let this matter rest easily. Given the power of the Xiao Sect's outer sect, they couldn't tolerate even the slightest humiliation on normal days, let alone having their Young Sect Master publicly crippled—and he was the sect's foremost, once-in-a-century super genius!
By now, the atmosphere of this banquet had completely changed. Xiao Luocheng's crippling left everyone present unable to calm their hearts. However, Qin Wuyou unexpectedly appeared composed. He turned to face the seats of the six major sects and said with a chuckle, "I have alarmed all the distinguished guests, and I am deeply ashamed. Ah, this was originally a sparring match between two young talents who admired each other. I never expected that one of my mansion's disciples would lose control and cause such a result, truly catching me off guard."
"Fortunately, before my mansion's disciple Yun Che engaged Xiao Luocheng in combat, he made a promise that even if he seriously injured him, he would not be held accountable. All the friends present at that time also expressed their willingness to be witnesses. I believe that a millennium-old sect like the Xiao Sect will surely keep their promise and not pursue this matter. But if, by some chance, the Xiao Sect goes back on their word, then I hope all the friends who witnessed this can speak a few words of fairness on our behalf."
After speaking, Qin Wuyou's gaze calmly swept over everyone, taking in their expressions. Finally, his eyes rested on Yan Zizai, the Chief Elder of the Yunyang Sect, and he said with a smile, "I recall that the first person to stand up and claim to be willing to witness for the two juniors was Elder Yan. As the Chief Elder of the Yunyang Sect, your prestige and words naturally carry great weight. If we could have a few fair words from Elder Yan at that time, I believe the Xiao Sect will not dare to speak arrogantly..."
Qin Wuyou suddenly changed his tone and said, as if talking to himself, "If anyone in the mansion bullies you in the future, I will be the first to not let them off."
"Haha, count me in too." Li Hao's cousin Li Haoran also laughed and said.
"Brother-in-law, I didn't know you were this powerful!" Xia Yuanba, ignoring his own injuries, squeezed over, his eyes burning as he looked at Yun Che: "I used to admire my sister the most, but from now on, the person I admire most is you, Brother-in-law."
"Alright, everyone, stop crowding Junior Brother Yun. Although he didn't suffer serious injuries, his profound energy consumption is too great. He can't withstand your noise."
Lan Xueruo had perhaps the highest prestige among the disciples of the New Moon Mystic Palace. Her strength, appearance, temperament, and character deeply convinced many male and female disciples of the palace. With one short sentence, she calmed the surrounding clamor. She walked to Yun Che's side and said worriedly, "Junior Brother Yun, if you had only injured Xiao Luocheng, it would have been manageable, but this time he was not only injured but crippled. The Xiao Sect will definitely retaliate, and they might come knocking at any moment. In this matter, it is impossible for them to keep their so-called 'never pursue' promise. In all of New Moon City, there is no person or force that can force them to keep that promise... What do you plan to do?"
Lan Xueruo's words instantly cooled the excitement of all the disciples, and their expressions became extremely grave. They clearly knew how vast the Xiao Sect's power was in New Moon City. They could also imagine how fierce the Xiao Sect's retaliation would be for crippling Xiao Luocheng. The Xiao Sect's retaliation... who in New Moon City could withstand it? Perhaps Yun Che's only choice was to flee New Moon City immediately, as far away as possible.
"Hehehehe, you don't need to worry about this matter." With a gentle laugh, Qin Wuyou walked over cheerfully: "As the palace master, I will naturally protect the disciples of the palace. You don't need to worry. If I let the Xiao Sect bully my disciples right after taking office, I would have no face to continue in this New Moon Mystic Palace."
"Palace Master!" Seeing Qin Wuyou approach, the disciples bowed one after another. This Palace Master Qin was much more approachable than the previous Palace Master Zhou, and also much more mysterious, with strength far surpassing him. With his strength, even in the Cangfeng Imperial City, he would rank among the experts. In New Moon City, he was not inferior to any sect master of the seven sects. That such a figure would come to be the palace master of New Moon City surprised many.
"Palace Master." Yun Che also bowed respectfully, with a hint of strangeness in his eyes.
Qin Wuyou nodded slightly, looked at Yun Che, and asked with concern: "Yun Che, how are you feeling physically?" Yun Che smiled slightly: "Not too good, but if it's just talking, it's completely fine." Qin Wuyou was startled, then a somewhat helpless smile flashed across his face: "Since that's the case, then accompany me for a chat... Elders, take the disciples back to the Mystic Palace first. As for this main hall, have someone clean it in half an hour." The elders knew that Qin Wuyou had something to say to Yun Che alone, so they responded in unison and led all the disciples away.
As he stepped out of the main hall, Murong Ye glanced back at Yun Che, a gloating sneer on his face: He actually crippled Xiao Luocheng... Let's see how you die this time!
In the spacious main hall, only Yun Che and Qin Wuyou remained. In the silence, they faced each other without speaking for a long time. Facing this palace master with a powerful background and strength, and who seemed mysterious in every way, Yun Che's gaze was very calm. In contrast, Qin Wuyou's expression was somewhat complex.
Finally, it was Qin Wuyou who spoke first. He gave a bitter smile and said, "Ah, I never thought that I, Qin Wuyou, who has roamed freely all my life and cut a dashing figure, would be ruthlessly schemed against by you, a young brat... And I clearly know I'm being schemed against, yet I have no choice but to jump in."
Yun Che also laughed, his smile apologetic. He respectfully performed a junior's bow and said, "I, a junior, don't know my place. I have made Palace Master Qin laugh at me."
"Stop with these useless polite words." Qin Wuyou waved his hand, a bitter look on his face, then suddenly said, "Are you so sure that I will do my utmost to protect you? This is my first time meeting you, and your first time meeting me. I've only been in New Moon City for a month. There may be many people who know me, but there is no one who truly understands me. Where does your confidence come from? You can't be unaware that if I had hesitated even a little, your life would have been completely finished today. And if it were anyone else, nine and a half out of ten people wouldn't even hesitate—they would just hand you over to the Xiao Sect regardless of your genius status. What you crippled was their sect's Young Sect Master and future hope!"
Yun Che's lips curled slightly as he looked into Qin Wuyou's eyes and said, "To fully understand a person often takes years, decades, or even longer. But to know a person's basic character, it is enough to observe their eyes. What do you think, Palace Master?"