Chapter 83

Hearing the distant voice, Yun Che's gaze sharpened, and he jumped off the bed. He touched his chin, his brows furrowed deeply.

What was bound to come, would eventually come. Although Qin Wuyou had already told him that protecting disciples was the duty of the Manor Lord, given Yun Che's personality, he certainly wouldn't completely rely on Qin Wuyou. Moreover, he didn't entirely believe that Qin Wuyou would risk a complete falling out with the Xiao Sect, the most powerful force in New Moon City, just for a disciple who had just entered the New Moon Mystic Manor... Protecting him in public today was already considered doing his utmost.

His door was pushed open, and Xia Yuanba, with his arm wrapped in bandages, rushed in, panting heavily. His face still bore the pallor from his internal injuries. He grabbed Yun Che and said anxiously, "Brother-in-law! Hurry, it's the people from the Xiao Sect! They've indeed disregarded the previous agreement not to pursue, and have come to capture you. You must leave through the back door... I'm so stupid! I should have made you leave immediately after the banquet ended!"

"Yuanba, don't panic."

"How can I not panic! It's the Xiao Sect, the Xiao Sect! Brother-in-law, although you are very powerful, you can't possibly provoke the Xiao Sect. If you fall into their hands, then... then..." Xia Yuanba's hands and feet trembled, his face flushed red, and he kept pulling Yun Che's hand, trying to drag him out.

"Since they've come to capture me, they definitely won't let me escape so easily. They are at the front, and the back and side doors should already be guarded. I estimate they've even sent people to watch the main gate of New Moon City. Leaving through the back door now would only land me in their hands immediately." Yun Che said calmly.

Xia Yuanba was stunned for a moment. He scratched his head desperately, pacing around in a panic: "What should we do... What should we do."

Yun Che patted his shoulder and comforted him: "Yuanba, don't worry. Our new Manor Lord Qin is not an ordinary person. He should be able to handle it. Even if he can't, I have many ways to avoid being captured."

"Ah? Really?" Xia Yuanba's eyes widened, seemingly slightly relieved.

"Go check the situation at the front gate for me, and be careful. If a fight breaks out, you must stay as far away as possible."

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By nightfall, the main gate of the New Moon Mystic Manor was brightly lit, the atmosphere tense.

Xiao Tianan personally arrived, followed by Xiao Zaihe and over a hundred Xiao Sect disciples, their anger and killing intent evident. The main gate of the New Moon Mystic Manor had been smashed to pieces, scattered on the ground. The gatekeeping disciples of the New Moon Mystic Manor were drenched in sweat, standing there trembling, not daring to breathe heavily. Normally, they would bow their heads to an ordinary Xiao Sect disciple, but tonight, the head of the Xiao Sect branch had come in person, and they were so frightened that their hearts were almost in their throats.

Qin Wuyou finally arrived with the elders and disciples, shouting from a distance: "Who are you! How dare you act so recklessly in my New Moon Mystic Manor!"

"Xiao Sect's Xiao Tianan! Are you the new Manor Lord of the New Moon Mystic Manor, Qin Wuyou?" Xiao Tianan said with a dark face.

He thought that just mentioning his name would shock the new Manor Lord. However, to his disappointment, upon hearing his name, the new Manor Lord not only did not show any surprise but even chuckled: "So you are the current head of the New Moon Branch of the Xiao Sect. This afternoon, your son mentioned that you were unwell and couldn't go out. I was thinking of visiting you tomorrow, but it seems that won't be necessary now."

"Humph!" Xiao Tianan's face darkened: "You still dare to mention my son! Manor Lord Qin, today, I want to see what kind of explanation you will give me!"

"Explanation? What explanation?" Qin Wuyou's face also showed anger: "Your Xiao Sect broke into my New Moon Mystic Manor at night without cause, destroyed my main gate, and even claimed to flatten my manor! If anyone needs to give an explanation, it should be you, Xiao Tianan, to the New Moon Mystic Manor!"

"Without cause at night?" Xiao Tianan laughed loudly, his voice stern: "I heard long ago that Manor Lord Qin not only comes from the Cangfeng Imperial City but is also of noble birth, with a gentle and upright character. Now it seems you are just a liar and a slanderer! Your disciple Yun Che maliciously injured my son Xiao Luocheng, severing his meridians and destroying his life! This hatred cannot be repaid even if Yun Che were to be cut into a thousand pieces!"

"Oh, you mean this incident." Qin Wuyou had a look of realization, then asked in confusion: "I was present at the time and saw everything clearly. Could it be that Sect Leader Xiao is so angry because of this? Ha, I don't understand. Before the confrontation between my disciple Yun Che and your son Xiao Luocheng, they had an agreement. No matter who was seriously injured during the sparring, neither could blame the other. This agreement was witnessed by hundreds of people present, each seeing and hearing it with their own eyes and ears! Including the person behind you, who knows it very well!"

"Since there was an agreement beforehand, what does it mean for you to come here and demand an explanation? Could it be that your prestigious Xiao Sect is accustomed to such treacherous and despicable behavior? Aren't you afraid of tarnishing the reputation of your main sect?"

Qin Wuyou's words were firm and righteous.

Xiao Tianan's brows furrowed, and he turned to ask sternly: "Zaihe, what's going on?"

Xiao Zaihe lowered his head, nervous: "Before the confrontation with Yun Che, the Young Sect Leader indeed had this agreement and even had everyone present witness it, but... but..."

"Stop talking!" Xiao Tianan waved his hand, then suddenly laughed maniacally: "Hahaha! What a joke! What a huge joke! Can a worthless agreement erase the hatred for a ruined son! Even if I bear the name of a traitor for the rest of my life, I must avenge Luocheng! Qin Wuyou, hand over Yun Che immediately! Don't force me to go in and capture him myself! If I do, your entire New Moon Mystic Manor will be in chaos!"

"Since the prestigious Sect Leader Xiao has no shame, I have nothing more to say." Qin Wuyou's voice fell, and his robe suddenly billowed without wind, swelling high: "If you want to take my disciple, you must get past me first!"

For a hundred years, the New Moon Mystic Manor had always been suppressed by the seven major sects. Previous Manor Lords would be extremely cautious when meeting the head of the Xiao Sect branch, fearing to offend them. But this new Manor Lord Qin Wuyou not only showed no deference in words but was even willing to fight him. This made Xiao Tianan both surprised and furious: "Hahaha! Manor Lord Qin is truly noble, risking the safety of the entire New Moon Mystic Manor for a mere new disciple."

"Ha, even if he has only been in the Mystic Manor for a day, he is still my disciple! If I can't protect my own disciple, how can I call myself the Manor Lord of the Mystic Manor!" Qin Wuyou said solemnly.

"Good! I want to see how capable you are to protect your disciple!"

Xiao Tianan's robe also swelled suddenly, a massive aura bursting forth, shattering the ground beneath his feet. A vast mystic power enveloped Qin Wuyou and the elders behind him like a vast net. Qin Wuyou let out a low shout, pushing his right palm forward, colliding with Xiao Tianan's mystic power in the air.

A loud explosion echoed, and dust flew. A deep pit, about seven to eight meters wide, appeared between Xiao Tianan and Qin Wuyou, shocking everyone.

The deputy Manor Lord and the elders of the New Moon Mystic Manor were extremely conflicted. It was expected that the Xiao Sect would come, but seeing Qin Wuyou actually fighting the head of the Xiao Sect, they were all terrified. Yun Che had indeed brought great glory to the New Moon Mystic Manor today, making it the most proud day in years. His astonishing talent was a once-in-a-century occurrence in the New Moon Mystic Manor. However, the fact that he had crippled Xiao Luocheng was a huge disaster. Protecting him would inevitably make the New Moon Mystic Manor an enemy of the Xiao Sect. Was it really worth it?

Because the possible outcome of such an action could be a great calamity for the entire New Moon Mystic Manor!

Seeing Qin Wuyou so determined to protect Yun Che, they didn't know whether to be relieved or worried.

A single move in a battle between strong opponents can reveal their true strength. Xiao Tianan's face showed surprise for the first time. In that brief exchange, he realized that Qin Wuyou's strength was not inferior to his own! On the way, Xiao Zaihe had told him that Qin Wuyou's strength might be at the Fifth Level of the Earth Mystic Realm, but he didn't believe it. Now, he had no choice but to believe it.

Xiao Tianan did not continue to attack, his voice deep: "A super-strong expert at the late stage of the Earth Mystic Realm, who could be a master in any part of this continent, is serving as a mere Manor Lord in this New Moon City!"

"Regardless of where I am or what position I hold, serving the royal family is an honor for me, and I have no complaints. As the Manor Lord of the New Moon Mystic Manor, I must fulfill my duties! Protecting disciples is the most basic responsibility!" Qin Wuyou said sternly: "Sect Leader Xiao, please leave. I will consider tonight's incident as if it never happened. Otherwise, not only will you not achieve your goal, but you will also tarnish the reputation of the Xiao Sect! Your son and Yun Che's agreement had hundreds of witnesses!"

Xiao Tianan's face darkened again. Seeing Qin Wuyou's strength, he knew he wouldn't achieve his goal tonight. He had rushed here, bringing only a hundred ordinary disciples, thinking that the New Moon Mystic Manor would obediently hand over a disciple. However, this new Manor Lord was completely different from the previous ones, showing no fear of the Xiao Sect and even having mystic power that was not inferior to his own.

"Heh!" Xiao Tianan sneered: "As long as I can avenge my son, I don't fear being called a traitor! With Manor Lord Qin here tonight, I can only return empty-handed, but tomorrow... We'll see if I have the courage to flatten your New Moon Mystic Manor!"

"Flatten the New Moon Mystic Manor?" Qin Wuyou snorted: "You have a lot of nerve! The New Moon Mystic Manor is established by the royal family. Are you planning a rebellion?"

"Rebellion? Hahaha, I, Xiao Tianan, indeed dare not. If you had only seriously injured my son, I would be angry but wouldn't dare to flatten the New Moon Mystic Manor. But, my son Luocheng is not just the Young Sect Leader of the Xiao Sect branch!" Xiao Tianan's face was extremely dark: "Now I'm not afraid to tell you, my son Luocheng's extraordinary talent is because he took the Heavenly麟Treasure Pill granted by the main sect when he was young! Such a treasure is not something our branch has the right to enjoy, but my son Luocheng is the future grandson-in-law of the main sect's Medicine Sect Elder! He was betrothed four years ago and given the Heavenly麟Treasure Pill, and the engagement banquet was held half a year ago! The wedding is set for half a year from now!"

Upon hearing these words, Qin Wuyou, who had been calm, instantly changed his expression, and the elders and disciples behind him all showed extreme fear. In the distance, Lan Xueruo, leaning against a wall, trembled, her face also showing fear...

Crippling the Young Sect Leader of the Xiao Sect branch and crippling the future grandson-in-law of an elder of the main sect of the Xiao Sect are two completely different concepts!

One is a great disaster!

The other is a catastrophic disaster!