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Chapter 308: The Great Qian Temple Guardian
Chapter 308: The Great Qian Temple Guardian
The air was filled with the fragrance of lush green grass, and fresh green shoots adorned the branches.
A gentle breeze brushed past, caressing the peaceful village, resembling a paradise beyond the mortal realm.
Xu Wanwen, who had longed to leave this place in her dreams, now felt an overwhelming sense of security.
She breathed a sigh of relief, "Phew."
Soon, as if sensing the presence of intruders, dozens of figures rushed out from the village. Men, women, young, and old, all dressed in simple attire.
They curiously glanced over, and someone exclaimed with delight, "It's Wanwen!"
"Where's Qing'er? Has she returned? Someone will get a spanking if she doesn't!"
Upon hearing this, A Qing hurriedly hid in her aunt's embrace.
From the crowd, a man with a resolute demeanor emerged, appearing rather aged. He raised his hand to silence the commotion.
His gaze fell upon the two, but eventually, he fixed his eyes on the bare-chested youth's face.
He paid particular attention to the black scales on the youth's arm and the crimson markings on his body.
The rest of the villagers also realized the situation and became alert, their faces revealing caution.
An outsider! Since the Xu family had secluded themselves here, this was the first time an outsider had entered.
"Auntie, take me over there," A Qing whispered.
"Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?" Xu Wanwen's heart, which had just relaxed a little, tightened again.
She looked at her brother standing in front of her, A Qing's father.
A faint smile appeared on her face.
At least in the eyes of the Xu family, she was still the Supreme Primordial Grandmaster with profound cultivation and a gentle, steady temperament.
"..."
Xu Hongde's expression remained unchanged, still as cold and indifferent as ever.
Even though one was his own sister and the other his daughter, it didn't change the fact that they had broken the clan rules and put the entire clan in jeopardy.
In the Xu family, this was an intolerable offense.
Unless there was a reasonable explanation.
Seeing that appealing to family ties was futile, Xu Wanwen reluctantly carried A Qing and walked forward.
As they approached the crowd, the villagers shouted again, "What happened to A Qing? Who did this?"
A Qing pushed her head out of the crowd, no longer feigning helplessness. Instead, she leaned in and whispered into her father's ear.
Xu Wanwen stood quietly by her side.
Xu Hongde sniffed the thick bloody smell, and his eyebrows twitched imperceptibly.
However, he didn't show any unusual expression.
After listening carefully, he turned to his daughter with indifference, "So, do you think the two of you have the qualifications to make decisions for the Xu family?"
Then, he looked at Xu Wanwen, "Do you have the qualifications?"
"..."
Xu Wanwen rolled her eyes, "How dare I? Who can bypass you, Patriarch Xu? Your authority is so great..."
"Shut up."
Finally, a hint of helplessness flashed in Xu Hongde's eyes.
Two young girls who knew nothing about the world, how could they have the foresight to make investments for the Xu family?
"Dad!"
A Qing tried to squeeze out some blood to feign helplessness, but only saliva trickled from the corner of her mouth. She quickly wiped it away.
She raised her voice, "What's the harm in trying?"
"Try?"
Xu Hongde turned to Shen Yi again, his expression calm, "Fellow Daoist Shen has given your daughter such confidence."
Upon hearing this, the man who had been standing quietly finally took a step forward.
He scanned the crowd, "Shen Yi has fallen into distress and seeks refuge in your precious land to recuperate. Once the danger is averted, he will offer sufficient compensation."
"Who would believe your empty words?"
The apprehension on the Xu family's faces didn't diminish.
Xu Hongde raised his palm again to silence the commotion, giving the other party some face, "Fellow Daoist Shen should know what Qing'er wants from you, but as a wandering cultivator, you should live freely and happily. There's no need to get involved in unknown disputes.
"Similarly, the Xu family does not wish to involve themselves in Fellow Daoist Mianyi's dispute."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wanwen's heart tightened. She had thought that her brother was merely taking the opportunity to vent his anger, especially since Shen Yi had already entered.
But now, she realized that he genuinely wanted to drive them away.
Xu Wanwen quickly spoke up, "What's wrong with being a Wanderer? Every power rises from Wanderers."
"Then let's talk about it after he rises to prominence..." someone muttered in the crowd, only to be glared back into silence by Xu Wanwen.
A Qing also struggled to stand up from his aunt's embrace, wanting to say something more.
But suddenly, they heard Shen Yi's voice.
"That's reasonable."
Shen Yi calmly brushed his waist, and a green robe quietly draped over his body.
In an instant, he exuded an additional air of elegance.
He slightly cupped his hands, "Greetings from the Great Qian Temple of Martial Arts, I, Shen Yi, the current Temple Guardian, pay my respects to the Xu family."
His calm words fell upon everyone's ears.
Even A Qing and Xu Wanwen were left stunned in their places.
As one of the three parties in the Tripartite Alliance, Great Qian was an all-powerful force.
And within the Temple of Martial Arts, the Temple Guardian held the highest status.
They were all Golden Body Cultivators who could sit on the high platform.
The other clan members also revealed expressions of fear and awe; in their eyes, even the youth's figure seemed more majestic.
In the Xu family's collection of books, Great Qian was an insurmountable mountain.
All beings were like chess pieces, and even though the Temple of Martial Arts was the weakest among the three parties, they were still the Chessmaster, operating on a level far beyond other powers.
"I can give the Patriarch what he wants."
Shen Yi looked at Xu Hongde and said softly, "And only I can give it."
If anyone else had said this, Xu Hongde would have laughed it off. But seeing the green robe on the youth, he fell silent once more.
The only ones who could rival Radiant Light Cave were the Great Qian Temple of Martial Arts, Wutong Mountain, and the Thousand Demons Cave.
The latter's Immortal Sect did not involve itself in worldly affairs, and the idea of them siding with demons was absurd.
Upon careful consideration, if the Xu family wanted to rise again, it seemed that only the approval of the ten-odd Golden Body Dharmic Forms in the Temple of Martial Arts would suffice.
"Why should I trust you?"
Xu Hongde's voice carried a hint of emotion.
Before Shen Yi could speak, Xu Wanwen anxiously interjected, "He really has a Golden Body Dharmic Form with him... Ah, where's the Golden Body?"
She suddenly realized that the Golden Body was gone.
Shen Yi did not summon the Golden Body; he just continued to look at Xu Hongde.
As the Temple Guardian of the Temple of Martial Arts, facing the Xu family, he had already shown enough sincerity. There was no need to go out of his way to prove himself.
Indeed, seeing Shen Yi's expression,
Xu Hongde let out a bitter smile, "If only we had heard these words from Shen Yi earlier, the Xu family wouldn't have fallen to this state."
He sighed, waved his hand, and dispersed the crowd.
Then, he lightly nodded at Shen Yi, "Shen Yi, please this way."
Regardless of whether his words were true or false,
At least his sister had seen the Golden Body, Qing'er said this youth had slain a Radiant Light Cave True Monarch, and that robe.
Combining these three factors, securing a place for recuperation should be no problem.
A Qing puffed out his cheeks and silently stared at Shen Yi, "...
Wanderer Shen Yi, Great Qian Shen Yi, next time, will he become Wutong Mountain Shen Yi? He's even lying to himself, how shameless! Xu Wanwen coughed twice, feeling a bit guilty, and lowered her head.
What Temple Guardian of the Temple of Martial Arts.
Earlier, when they were killing the Azure Feathered Demon Sovereign, those Great Qian Sages didn't seem to recognize Shen Yi at all.
(End of Chapter)
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