The Emperor of the Three Realms

chapter 116

Even Second Hallmaster Yue Qun was very surprised by this information.    

“Qiao Baishi has a strong relationship with Jiang Chen?”    

Song Tianxing also did not expect this change. He had trained Qiao Baishi from the very beginning and knew Qiao Baishi's feelings towards the Hall.    

That day when all the senior executives gathered, almost everyone wanted to hand Qiao Baishi over to the Long family. This matter had really hurt Qiao Baishi's feelings and made him feel desperate.    

Except, Song Tianxing did not take into account that Qiao Baishi would surrender himself to the mercy of Jiang Chen, the son of a duke.    

But Elder Blue, adding fuel to the fire and mocking, “This is in line with expectations. Qiao Baishi had long harbored thoughts of helping outsiders. I was not surprised at all that he flocked to Jiang Chen's banner. I just want to know how many secrets the Hall has brought?”    

Song Tianxing was furious when he heard these words. “Elder Blue, I command you to shut up! Do you have the nature of an elder? Should you be so against someone who has already left? If you have free time to ridicule someone who has already left, why don't you spend it thinking about how to extend our cooperation with the Jiang family?”    

“I...” Elder Blue has been warned but does not dare to return a word. The dignified Lord Hallmaster was present. Although he was usually peaceful and friendly, his presence was quite frightening when his anger was on the rise.    

“I don't want to listen to useless chats anymore. I still have the same words. Anyone who can continue our cooperation with the Jiang family will be the next Lord Hallmaster. All other words are mere nonsense and I have no desire to listen to him.”    

Song Tianxing turned his gaze in a circle. “Who among you is willing to travel to Jiang Han territory?”    

The person who had originally put himself forward, Wang Li, subconsciously retreated as Song Tianxing's gaze swept over him. He wanted to leave, but knew that his efforts would be in vain because Qiao Baishi was there. There was no way this partnership could continue and he might even end up with dust from Qiao Baishi's taunts.    

Elder Blue also lowered his flushed face and did not even dare to respond when swept by Song Tianxing's gaze. His right to speak was also reduced.    

It was an unknown factor whether he could come back to life if he went to the Jiang Han territory.    

“Number two, how about you travel?” Song Tianxing looked at Yue Qun.    

Yue Qun's old face reddened as he scratched the back of his head. “Bos, I am an old man who is not good at social maneuvering. Not to mention I am old and do not have the same language as young people. It would look strange however if I went looking for Jiang Chen. Will he be willing to accept an old man like me?”    

All the other senior executives lowered their heads and directed their gazes downward as Song Tianxing's gaze flashed. No one stepped forward to volunteer.    

Song Tianxing sighed lightly and shook his head. Now that everything had gotten to this point, did he really have to go on a personal trip?    

As he looked at Ying Wuyou, Song Tianxing's eyes suddenly sparkled. “Wuyou, why don't you travel to Jiang Han territory on behalf of Hall?”    

“Mr Hallmaster, I've decided to resign. Please look elsewhere to resolve this issue. Moreover, I also think that with the current situation of the Hall, the result will remain the same even though Lord Hall himself made a personal trip. It is certain that you will return empty-handed.”    

Wuyou felt like he had just vented his bad intentions when he saw the crowd of senior executives standing there with their heads bowed. He felt very comfortable inside. Aren't you great at adding insult to injury? Didn't you just excommunicate Qiao Baishi?    

Without Qiao Baishi, you cannot do anything.    

Now what? Don't put on a long face!    

Not because Ying Wuyou was happy with the misfortune of others, but because he felt justified and happy. Previously, these people had shown no mercy when attacking Qiao Baishi.    

And look at everything now. They could not handle anything without begging Qiao Baishi.    

Yue Qun was still somewhat reluctant to accept anything. “Wuyou, do you think young duke Jiang Chen will really give up the partnership with the Hall just because of Qiao Baishi? Qiao Baishi was fine, but did he really have such great charisma that it influenced the decision of young duke Jiang?”    

Ying Wuyou chuckled. “I don't know if Qiao Baishi has that much charisma or not, but I do know one thing. Whenever something happened to the Jiang family, Qiao Baishi was the first person they contacted. When the Duke of Jiang Han, Jiang Feng, was ambushed, it was Qiao Baishi who was called to heal him. When the Jiang family retreated, they hid their tracks through Qiao Baishi's efforts. You tell me whether the Jiang family appreciates Qiao Baishi or not?”    

Yue Qun laughed wryly, “This makes no sense. Do we really have to invite Qiao Baishi back?”    

Yue Qun even felt his own face burn as he said this. When he reprimanded Qiao Baishi, he did not leave any face for the other party.    

Inviting Qiao Baishi to return – is only someone with a face as thick as him who can say something like this.    

Others did not even have the courage to suggest this, especially the Blue Elder. When he heard these words, his thick face turned pale white.    

“Aw Qiao Baishi back? Will our Hall really die without him?” Elder Blue would not say.    

“If you can, why don't you go?” Yue Qun lost his temper.    

Song Tianxing sighed. “Wuyou, you just spoke angrily when you wanted to resign. How about this, you take a trip to the Jiang family. If you can convince the Jiang family, then you will be directly promoted to Third Hall Head.”    

All the others could not do it if they left. Ying Wuyou was good friends with Qiao Baishi. They only have a chance if he leaves.    

A viper-like light shot out from Wang Li's eyes when he heard this.    

“Mr Hallmaster, this is unfair! A low-ranked elder suddenly rose to the position of the Third Hall Head. This. this is not fair. I can't take it!”    

Wang Li felt extremely annoyed as he harrumphed and cried.    

Song Tianxing said coldly, “If you succeed, I will directly refer to you as the next Lord Hallmaster. Can you?"    

Ying Wuyou spread his hands. “Mr Hallmaster, you guys don't need to constantly fight because of me. I will go to the Jiang Han territory, but visit an old friend. The matter of the Hall has nothing to do with me. You all... can do as you like.”    

Ying Wuyou put his old medallion lightly on the table after he finished speaking, and turned to float. Ying Wuyou had known everything and knew that there was no place for him in the endless internal strife within the Hall.    

As long as people like Yue Qun, Wang Li, and the blue Elder were present, even if he could complete this mission, his future prospects would also dim.    

Therefore, rather than suffering humiliation and disgrace from them, he better leave freely and gallantly!    

Song Tianxing's mouth moved slightly, but he said nothing. He suddenly felt very lethargic and very lacking in interest. He waved his hand and just said, “Stop.”    

…    

Elder Shun and the mysterious girl Huang'er each sat down and stood inside the hall's secret room. They had clearly heard all the happenings during the senior executive convention.    

“This huge building is about to collapse. Song Tianxing's personality and methods were all fine, but it was a pity that he did not have an important presence in the crucial moments.” Elder Shun let out a light breath.    

The young girl named Huang'er wore pale green clothes as she stood by the window, fad toying with some flowers and grass. His clear eyes looked quite solemn and his entire being looked like part of a painting.    

“Elder Shun, didn't you not care about the matter of the Hall before?”    

Elder Shun chuckled, “Yah, after all, since we have stayed here for quite a long period of time, I am still paying attention. Looks like we're going now.”    

"Leaving?" Huang.    

“Mm, go.” Elder Shun nodded firmly. “Huang'er, how do you think we headed to Jiang Han territory, or went somewhere else?”    

“Towards Jiang Han territory?” Huang's slender arms paused for a moment as a trace of levity flashed across her goddess-like face. “Elder Shun, did you really notice that Jiang Chen?”    

“Haha, Huang you are right. I really like that Jiang Chen. If this isn't the case, why else would I help her that day at the Second Crossing?”    

Huang'er smiled faintly as she played with flowers and grass, not saying anything.    

“Huang'er, I must say, a great power was hidden inside Jiang Chen's body during the battle of the Second Crossing. It was a considerable force that could move even an old man like me. The Swordbird army followed his orders to cover the sky and cover the sun, triggering countless changes in the sky. All those scenes were absolutely amazing.”    

“Furthermore, the three spirit dao disciples sent by the Purple Sun Sect one after another – one died and another one was injured. If not for the latter being too powerful, I might not have needed to move. Jiang Chen refused to give up even in such a situation. The refusal to admit defeat made enough sense to me.”    

Elder Shun smiled as he spoke. He knew that there was no way Huang would be interested in something like this. Except, they had spent so much time cooped up in a small place like the Eastern Kingdom that there were very few things worth discussing.    

There was at least a little uniqueness about Jiang Chen that he could talk about.    

The most important thing was that Elder Shun stubbornly felt that the divination signs that old man Qian Ji saw were that Huang's illness would have a chance to find a cure in the Eastern Kingdom. Elder Shun even more stubbornly felt that some of the clues about this opportunity seemed to be related to Jiang Chen.    

Even if it was just the slightest hope, it was enough to tempt Elder Shun.    

After all, with his identity as the ordinary son of a duke, the series of heaven-defying appearances Jiang Chen had made recently had far surpassed the limits of his identity.    

In the years he spent in the Eastern Kingdom, Elder Shun had noticed everything, and the only thing that even surprised him a little was Jiang Chen's appearance.    

Who else was there, besides him?    

Long Juxue? The Azure Phoenix Constitution?    

In Elder Shun's eyes, the so-called innate constitution was just that. The level of a sect like the Purple Sun Sect could not even provoke any recognition from Elder Shun.    

If not for Elder Shun appreciating his identity, he could have turned Chu Xinghan and the others into dust with a flick of his finger that day in front of the Second Crossing.    

He did not do so because he valued himself and did not want to get into a dispute with his junior. He also did not want to give Jiang Chen too many pointers and let Jiang Chen feel like he had a protector behind him.    

He wanted to observe Jiang Chen further and see how much potential he had, and how he would develop in each step.    

If he really was a promising person, Elder Shun did not mind continuing to watch over him. If it was just a brief appearance like morning dew, Elder Shun could break away from the situation at any time and ignore Jiang Chen, leaving him alive and dead as he should.    

This was elder Shun's most honest thought.    

He would not give up as long as there was still a glimmer of hope. However, if he knew that this hope was fake, then Elder Shun would obviously not spend too much time on it.    

After all, the affairs and people in the Eastern Kingdom were at a level too low to receive any excessive attention from Elder Shun.    

If not for Huang's illness, Elder Shun would probably never have set foot in such a common kingdom in the next ten thousand years.