Chapter 80

After the people from the Xiao Clan's Outer Sect left, the grand hall instantly fell into a deathly silence. Some people looked at each other, some gritted their teeth, some gloated, and some were restless.

But it was certain that the Xiao Clan's Outer Sect would not let this matter rest. With the power of the Xiao Clan's Outer Sect, they could not tolerate even the slightest provocation, let alone the public incapacitation of their young master, who was a top genius in the entire sect, a once-in-a-century talent!

The atmosphere of the banquet had completely changed by now. The incapacitation of Xiao Luocheng left everyone present uneasy. Qin Wuyou, however, unexpectedly appeared calm and composed. He turned to face the seats of the six major sects and said with a smile, "I apologize for startling all the esteemed guests. I am deeply ashamed. Sigh, this was originally a friendly exchange between two young talents, but I did not expect that one of my disciples would accidentally cause such a result, which caught me off guard."

"But fortunately, before the confrontation with Xiao Luocheng, my disciple Yun Che had promised not to hold him accountable for any severe injuries. All the friends present at the time also expressed their willingness to be witnesses. I believe that the Xiao Clan, as a thousand-year-old sect, will certainly keep its promise and not hold this against us. However, if the Xiao Clan goes back on its word, I hope that the friends who witnessed this can speak up for justice."

After saying this, Qin Wuyou's gaze swept over everyone calmly, taking in their expressions. Finally, his gaze settled on Yan Zizai, the chief elder of Yunyang Sect, and said with a smile, "I remember that the first person to step forward and offer to be a witness for the two young talents was Elder Yan. As the chief elder of Yunyang Sect, Elder Yan's authority and words carry great weight. If Elder Yan can speak up for justice, I believe the Xiao Clan will not act unreasonably and bear the blame. Elder Yan, is that not so?"

All eyes immediately turned to Yan Zizai. He felt extremely uncomfortable, stood up, and gave a dry laugh, saying vaguely, "What Lord Qin said is... reasonable. However, the actions of the Xiao Clan may not be something we can predict... I just remembered that there are some important matters in the sect that need to be addressed, so I must return immediately... If Lord Qin has time in the future, we welcome you to visit our Yunyang Sect."

After saying this, Yan Zizai did not wait for Qin Wuyou's response and quickly left with his disciples.

With Yunyang Sect leading the way, the other sects also found reasons to leave. Given the significant events of the day, they naturally needed to report back to their sects or discuss how to respond to the possible consequences. Before leaving, Tie Hengshan hesitated for a moment and then walked up to Yun Che, taking out a red pill and whispering, "Brother Yun, this is a mid-grade Huixuan Pill specially made by our Tieqiang Sect's medicine hall. It should help you recover faster."

Yun Che did not hesitate, took the pill, and swallowed it directly, then smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Tie."

Tie Hengshan hesitated for a moment and then said, "Brother Yun, Xiao Luocheng is not only the top young talent in New Moon City but also the hope of the entire Xiao Clan's Outer Sect. Now that he has been incapacitated by you, the Xiao Clan will definitely not let this matter rest. Although the Xiao Clan is just one of the hundreds of outer sects of the main sect, its power far exceeds what you can imagine and is not something you can resist... Therefore, I suggest that you leave New Moon City as soon as possible, the sooner the better... This is not a cowardly escape; it's about preserving your life first. After that, we can deal with the consequences. As the saying goes, as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood."

From Tie Hengshan's eyes, Yun Che saw genuine concern, which moved him. He nodded seriously and said, "Brother Tie, rest assured. Since I dared to do this, I have already thought about how to deal with the consequences. Thank you for your advice."

As the guests gradually left, half an hour later, only the people of New Moon Xuan Mansion remained in the grand hall. The disciples of New Moon Xuan Mansion had already gathered around Yun Che.

"Junior Brother Yun, this is a healing medicine made by our mansion's medicine hall. It will have a good effect on both internal and external injuries," several disciples took out their best healing medicines and hurriedly handed them to Yun Che.

"Junior Brother Yun, are you really a new disciple who joined our Xuan Mansion today? I still can't believe it. How could our New Moon Xuan Mansion produce a genius even more talented than the seven major sects!" A girl around seventeen or eighteen asked excitedly, her beautiful eyes repeatedly scanning Yun Che.

"Tsk! The geniuses of the seven major sects are nothing. Our Junior Brother Yun not only incapacitated Xiao Luocheng but did it in just one move! Xiao Luocheng is the top young talent in New Moon City, and our Junior Brother Yun incapacitated him. So, isn't Junior Brother Yun now the new 'top talent'?"

"You're right! The top young talent in New Moon City is now in our New Moon Xuan Mansion... It's like a dream!"

"Junior Brother Yun, where are you from? Are you really only sixteen years old? Although you look very young, you are so powerful that it's hard to believe you are only sixteen..."

Almost all eyes were on Yun Che, filled with admiration, reverence, and adoration, though there was also envy and jealousy. If Yun Che had shown his strength in other circumstances or settings, it would not have caused such a reaction. However, today, Yun Che not only stunned everyone with his strength but also brought a long-suppressed New Moon Xuan Mansion a great sense of pride and relief, making them even more grateful to him.

Li Hao, holding his chest, walked over and bowed to Yun Che, saying, "Junior Brother Yun, thank you for helping me get revenge, even though it might sound presumptuous... If anyone in the mansion bullies you in the future, I will be the first to punish them."

"Ha ha, count me in too," Li Hao's cousin Li Haoran also laughed.

"Brother-in-law, I didn't know you were so powerful!" Xia Yuanba, ignoring his own injuries, squeezed over and looked at Yun Che with burning eyes, "I used to admire my sister the most, but from now on, the person I admire the most is you, Brother-in-law."

"Alright, everyone, stop surrounding Junior Brother Yun. Although he is not seriously injured, his spiritual energy is greatly depleted and cannot withstand your noise."

Lan Xueruo had the highest authority among the disciples of New Moon Xuan Mansion. Her strength, appearance, demeanor, and personality deeply impressed the many male and female disciples of the Xuan Mansion. Her short words immediately calmed the surrounding noise. Lan Xueruo walked to Yun Che's side and said worriedly, "Junior Brother Yun, if you had only injured Xiao Luocheng, it would be easier to handle, but now that he is not just injured but incapacitated, the Xiao Clan will definitely seek revenge, possibly coming to our door soon. They will not keep their promise of 'no pursuit,' and no one or any force in New Moon City can make them keep it... What do you plan to do?"

Lan Xueruo's words instantly cooled the excitement of all the disciples, and their faces became extremely serious. They all knew how powerful the Xiao Clan was in New Moon City and could imagine the intense retaliation that the incapacitation of Xiao Luocheng would bring. The retaliation of the Xiao Clan... who in New Moon City could bear it?

Perhaps Yun Che's only choice was to immediately flee New Moon City, the farther the better.

"Hehehe, you don't need to worry about this matter."

With a calm laugh, Qin Wuyou walked over, saying, "As the mansion lord, I will naturally protect the disciples of the mansion. You don't need to worry. If I let the Xiao Clan bully the disciples just after taking office, I would have no face to stay in this New Moon Xuan Mansion."

"Lord Mansion," the disciples bowed as Qin Wuyou approached. This Qin Mansion Lord was much more gentle and mysterious than the previous Zhou Mansion Lord, and his strength far exceeded the previous one. With his strength, he could be considered a top expert even in the Cangfeng Imperial City, and in New Moon City, he was not inferior to any of the seven major sects' leaders. The fact that such a person came to New Moon City as the mansion lord surprised many people.

"Lord Mansion," Yun Che also bowed respectfully, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity.

Qin Wuyou nodded slightly and looked at Yun Che with concern, "Yun Che, how is your physical condition?"

Yun Che smiled slightly, "Not good, but I can still talk without any problem."

Qin Wuyou was taken aback, then a somewhat helpless smile flashed across his face, "Since that's the case, let's chat for a while... Elders, take the disciples back to the Xuan Mansion first. As for this main hall, have someone clean it up in two hours."

The elders knew that Qin Wuyou wanted to speak to Yun Che alone and responded, then led all the disciples away.

As they stepped out of the main hall, Murong Ye looked back at Yun Che, a cold, gloating smile flashing across his face: You actually incapacitated Xiao Luocheng... I'll see how you survive this time!

In the spacious main hall, only Yun Che and Qin Wuyou remained. In the silence, the two faced each other in silence for a long time without speaking. Yun Che's eyes were very calm, while Qin Wuyou's expression was somewhat complex.

Finally, Qin Wuyou spoke first, sighing, "Sigh, I never thought that I, Qin Wuyou, who has been powerful and domineering all my life, would be so thoroughly outsmarted by a young boy like you... and even knowing I was being outsmarted, I had no choice but to jump in."

Yun Che also laughed, his smile full of apology, and he bowed respectfully, "This junior is ignorant and presumptuous, and I apologize for making Lord Qin laugh."

"Let's skip the useless formalities," Qin Wuyou waved his hand, looking distressed, then suddenly said, "Are you so sure that I will do everything to protect you? This is the first time we've met. I've only been in New Moon City for a month, and while many people know me, no one really understands me. Where does your confidence come from? You can't be unaware that if I had the slightest hesitation, you would have met your end here today. And if it were anyone else, nine and a half out of ten would not even hesitate to hand you over to the Xiao Clan... You incapacitated their young master and the hope of their sect!"

Yun Che's lips curled slightly, and he looked into Qin Wuyou's eyes, "To fully understand a person often takes years, decades, or even a lifetime. But to know a person's basic character, observing their eyes is enough. What do you think, Lord Mansion?"