Peak of the mountain.
Feeling the deliberately released energy from two Profound Realm experts, Qin Shan chuckled and said to Wen Ping beside him, "Kid, I won’t hold you accountable, but it seems you’ve attracted big trouble!"
After saying this, he glanced at Wen Ping’s face, noticing Wen Ping’s calm expression, which he found amusing.
He speculated that Wen Ping surely didn’t know that the arrivals were two Profound Realm experts, or that they were definitely not here to join the Sect—how could someone coming to join the Sect already release their Profound energy?
Retracting his keen observation, Qin Shan sat beside two people who were playing chess, adopting a stance of watching the show.
Wen Ping glanced at Qin Shan, who didn’t seem inclined to descend the mountain, and said nothing, instead heading to the top of Thousand Layers, waiting for Huan Shan to arrive.
When Huan Shan reached the summit, he exchanged a few pleasantries with Wen Ping, chatting about the events of that night, before pointing to the two people behind him and saying, "These are seniors from Huangli City who need your help. My father said if you can assist them, you should. They’re from Huangli City, so you can make any requests."
Huangli City, the most prosperous city in East Lake—the headquarters of the Hundred Sects Alliance in East Lake.
Although Huan Shan didn’t know why people from Huangli City sought out Wen Ping via the City Lord’s Mansion, he knew that Wen Ping was certainly going to benefit from this.
"Is this uncle’s intention?"
Huan Shan quickly responded, "Sort of, but my father only said if you can help, help them, if not, then it’s fine."
The smaller of the two Profound Realm experts immediately followed Huan Shan’s words, saying, "I am Sun Wo, and this is Sikong Bai, both of us are from the Hundred Sects Alliance of Huangli City. Sect Leader Wen, we heard that some unpleasantness occurred between you and the Hundred Sects Alliance a few days ago, so Lord Shan Long specially sent us to apologize, hoping Sect Leader Wen could forgive as it was due to the instigation of some people, and owing to the connections of City Lord Huan, reconcile with our Hundred Sects Alliance."
"Lord Shan Long is our Hundred Sects Alliance Chief, and also a close friend of Senior Mo Yue."
"Where’s the apology gift?" Wen Ping asked bluntly.
He did not invite them in to sit.
Nor did he intend to offer them tea.
Just standing by the stone steps—speaking bluntly.
Know that their mere Profound Realm status is enough for a Two-star Sect Leader to personally receive them and welcome them with the highest courtesy. Revealing their position as stewards of the Hundred Sects Alliance, ordinary Two-star forces would treat them like ancestors.
Apart from powers like Flying Fish Island and Extreme Realm Mountain that can make them bow their heads, no one in East Lake would dare to dismiss them so lightly.
Sun Wo felt some anger but, after all, they were seeking Wen Ping’s help today, he had to swallow his anger and stand by, then took out a shiny golden token from his pocket, "This is a Two-star Sect Leader token. If Sect Leader Wen agrees to assist us in saving someone, it will be returned to you."
Upon hearing this, Huan Shan was somewhat surprised.
Back then, the Two-star Sect Leader token was personally taken away by the Hundred Sects Alliance, and now, just to get Wen Ping’s help, they’ve personally sent someone to return it.
If this gets out, the Immortal Sect could directly become famous throughout East Lake, and Cangwu Village would benefit. The Sect Leader of the Kao Shan Sect, when going to the Hundred Sects Alliance for business in the future, would have to let Wen Ping go first.
He considered that the Hundred Sects Alliance would offer Wen Ping benefits, but he didn’t expect them to be so generous!
Has Wen Ping become a Medical Saint?
And one capable of rescuing important figures?
He expected Wen Ping would nod, but Huan Shan immediately heard Wen Ping saying with a cold smile, "That’s it? Didn’t Mo Lin tell you? I’m no longer considering joining the Hundred Sects Alliance, so this Golden Order is of no use to me."
Sun Wo continued, "If you need anything else, feel free to ask. I heard Sect Leader Wen and City Lord Huan have a good relationship, so please consider the favor of City Lord Huan and reconcile with us, for the sake of Cangwu City’s bright future—for mutual benefit."
"Sorry, I’ve already given the City Lord’s Mansion face by allowing you up the mountain. But what I want, I’m afraid you can’t give."
Sikong Bai immediately flew into a rage.
To grant the identity of a Two-star Sect to a sect with barely any members is the biggest compromise from the Hundred Sects Alliance.
If this word spreads, the Hundred Sects Alliance would undoubtedly become a laughingstock for others.
For Mo Yue. They have already humbled themselves enough, with two Profound Realm experts personally climbing the mountain to visit, yet even so, Wen Ping still embodied the attitude of refusing even the respectful offer.
Does this guy really think he is a Profound Realm expert?
Just because he has a Profound Realm expert behind him!
Sikong Bai was about to get angry when Sun Wo restrained him, saying, "No rush, I believe Sect Leader Wen will understand. Today, Lord Shan Long sent two Profound Realm experts to ensure that Sect Leader Wen doesn’t refuse, and ’invites’ you down the mountain."
A blue Meridian Gate unleashed a Vibrating Vein Sound.
The surrounding air for several meters seemed to freeze.
Huan Shan saw Sun Wo had opened a Meridian Gate, giving the impression he was about to act, and immediately realized the situation was not as he imagined, knowing he had brought considerable trouble to Wen Ping!
Two Profound Realm experts!
Even in its prime, the Immortal Sect wasn’t a match for them.
Thinking not only no assistance for the Immortal Sect, but rather causing trouble for Wen Ping, Huan Shan immediately said angrily, "The two seniors, you didn’t say such things when climbing the mountain. You promised my father that you wouldn’t force Wen Ping to do anything, which is why my father was willing to persuade Wen Ping to help you under the name of the City Lord’s Mansion."
Before Huan Shan could finish, Sikong Bai suddenly sneered from behind Sun Wo, "Since the City’s mansion face is useless, we can only play tough. A small Cangwu City’s City Lord’s Mansion, what does it matter if they deceived you? Move aside, I don’t want to kill you!"
Huan Shan, with a clear voice, directly drew the long knife from his waist and stared angrily at the two Profound Realm experts without a hint of fear.
However, Wen Ping then pressed down his knife.
"You step aside, let me handle them."
"No, I brought them here, I won’t stand aside. I wasn’t afraid of giant devouring tigers, why would I be afraid of them?"
Huan Shan raised the long knife, directly pointing in front of Sun Wo.
Seeing this scene, Sun Wo, instead of anger, smiled and directed his gaze toward Wen Ping, speaking calmly, "Sect Leader Wen, it seems that everyone’s lives here are in your hands. If you don’t agree to save Senior Mo Yue today, the two of us will have no choice but to kill everyone here on Yunlan Mountain for Senior Mo Yue to accompany him in death...including the Profound Realm expert behind you. If by then, Sect Leader Wen is still undecided, we’ll have to act against you."
After speaking, Sun Wo’s face showed a sinister and triumphant smile.
Inwardly he thought: It feels good to be tough.
Upon hearing this, Wen Ping couldn’t help but laugh.
Seeing this, Sun Wo coldly asked, "Sect Leader Wen, do you think I’m joking with you?"
Wen Ping responded, "No, I just want to say, feel free..."
(I’m happily informing you who enjoy reading this book that it’s going to be launched this Friday. This means the path of two updates will continue for two more days... After launching, please remember to read the official version, your liking is my motivation to write every day—this resolves the delay from yesterday, I waited all night for electricity, setting alarms every hour, just to start writing once the electricity came... Unfortunately, I didn’t get it, it was really unbearable.)