Chapter Thirty-One: The Battle of This Interval

  Bi Yi hastily rushed into the courtyard, seeing so many outer sect disciples gathered here, her heart couldn't help but feel flustered. In her anxiety, she called out Tang Qing's name, and as she pushed through the crowd, she saw that guy leaning against the wall, his expression calm, holding a wine jug, slowly pouring it into his belly.

  Bi Yi let out a breath of relief, turned around and looked towards the crowd. Only then did she realize that almost all the outer sect disciples had arrived. Not only were Wu Feng, Xu Yang, Bai Hongfei and Fang Le present, but even Li Shaofeng and Guan Yundong had also come.

  "What are you going to do!"

  The appearance of Biyi caused a stir among the crowd, but it was just surprise. Wu Feng, who was in charge, smiled and said, "Sister Biyi, Tang Qing first beat Zhang Ting, then beat Zhang Yuanbai, our junior brother. As fellow outer door disciples, we have come this time to seek justice for our two junior brothers."

  Bi Yi had long since left the outer sect, but she still knew a thing or two about it. She knew that Zhang Yuanbai was Li Shaofeng's man, and Li Shaofeng's relationship with Wu Feng and others wasn't exactly friendly. Now, Li Shaofeng was clearly using this as an excuse to cause trouble for Tang Qing, but... why were they doing this?

  "What's done is done, what more do you want?" Bi Yi didn't know and didn't have time to think much.

  "Big Sister is indeed Big Sister, one sentence and it's all over." Wu Feng laughed loudly, saying, "Are our two junior brothers from the outer sect going to take a beating for nothing?"

  "When the master of the sect returns, I will report this matter to him. At that time, the master will naturally give you an explanation!"

  As soon as Bi Yi's words fell, Li Shaofeng, who was standing beside her, playing with the Frostbite Bangle, suddenly said, "Bi Yi Shifu, I heard that last time when Yuan Bai Shixiong was beaten up, you were also present. Hehe, we all know that Shifu is also from the outer sect, not only didn't help your own Shidi, but instead protected an outsider? Shifu's actions are truly chilling!"

  Li Shaofeng spoke up, and many of his disciples stood out to echo him, especially Zhang Yuanbai. The pain that Tang Jing had brought to him last time was still remembered in his heart. He said, "Sister, last time I just asked him to apologize, but this kid surnamed Tang refused to apologize, with an extremely arrogant attitude. You saw it with your own eyes, didn't you? Sister, although you are a direct disciple of the inner sect, do you need to protect him so much?"

  "Sister Biyī."

  As a fellow outer gate disciple of high status, Guan Yun Dong also stepped forward and said, "You have a kind heart and are willing to help others, all the fellow disciples have always respected you. When Zhang Yuanbai was beaten, you didn't stop it, I can understand that. However, now that the outer gate disciples want to seek justice for Zhang Yuanbai, I advise you not to intervene, lest you hurt the feelings between us brothers and sisters."

  No matter whether it was Li Shaofeng or Guan Yundong, as well as Wu Feng and the others, they all had the same goal today, which was to get rid of Tang Qing. Although they each had their own ulterior motives, they were surprisingly unanimous in questioning Bi Yi.

  "Sister Biyi, this is the business of our outer sect disciples, please don't interfere!" Wu Feng stepped forward and shouted loudly, "Otherwise, don't blame us for not giving you, as a senior sister, any face. Today, Tang Qing must pay the price for his actions!"

  Wow! Many outer disciples raised their fists and shouted, asking Bi Yi not to intervene, shouting that Tang Qing must pay the price.

  "Nonsense!"

  Suddenly! A slightly hoarse voice came, and everyone looked up to see an old man standing at the gate of the courtyard. The old man was slightly hunched back, with deep marks left on his face by the years. He wore a simple long gown and walked in slowly.

  "Old Man Song!"

  After seeing the old man, Bi Yi rushed over as if she had seen a life-saving straw.

  Song Changlao, the outer sect's transmission elder, gazed at each of the over a hundred disciples with his profound and deep eyes, saying, "You're not practicing diligently, what are you doing here causing trouble? All of you go back and practice!"

  Some disciples lowered their heads, looking around, among the more than 100 disciples present, some regarded Song as a master, while others did not take him seriously. Wu Feng and others were like this, Li Shaofeng was also like this, Guan Yun Dong was also like this. Indeed, the eyes of all the disciples in the field finally focused on Li Shaofeng, Guan Yun Dong, and Wu Feng.

  "Master Song, I'm sure you've also heard about the two junior brothers being beaten. Now we're here to seek justice for them, and once it's settled, we'll naturally return to our cultivation!" Wu Feng showed no fear towards Master Song, standing tall with his head held high and an air of superiority.

  "You are disciples of Qingyu Gate, just focus on practicing your skills, as for other things, you don't need to worry about them!"

  As soon as Elder Song's words fell, Guan Yun Dong said, "Elder Song, the two junior brothers were beaten like this. As their master, it would be fine if you didn't care, but now we want to seek justice for the two junior brothers. Why do you have to stop us?"

  "This matter will be handled by the sect master himself, hurry back and continue your cultivation!"

  Elder Song's tone was not severe, but rather sincere in his persuasion. Just then, another voice came from outside, "Elder Song, what they said is indeed true. Your two disciples were severely injured, and as their master, you didn't take care of them. Now the other disciples can't just stand by and watch, they want to seek justice for their fellow disciple, why are you stopping them again?"

  A middle-aged man with a slightly plump build, wearing deep purple robes, walked in with his hands behind his back. It was none other than the Sixth Elder of Qingyu Gate. He strolled over with a leisurely pace and said with a smile, "Elder Song has always been known for being reclusive and low-key, and also has a reputation for being fair and just. Why is he now showing favoritism to others?"

  "I, Lao Gui, have not shown favoritism to anyone. Tang Qing is not my outer sect disciple, and I do not have the right to instruct him. As for who is right or wrong in this matter, it will be decided by the Sect Master." It's said that Song Changlao and Liu Changlao are roughly the same age, but Song Changlao looks much older than Liu Changlao. "As their transmission master, I only advise them to work hard at their cultivation."

  "In that case, you don't need to persuade them either. Once they've had their fill of suffering, they'll naturally strive to cultivate themselves." The Sixth Elder said indifferently, his face a mask of false courtesy.

  "But..."

  Elder Song was about to say something when he was suddenly interrupted by the Sixth Elder, who smiled and said, "Elder Song, if I'm not mistaken, isn't it me who is in charge of the Outer Sect?"

  The six elders were indeed in charge of external affairs, while Elder Song was only responsible for teaching and guiding his disciples in their cultivation. As for other matters, he had no authority to interfere.

  "Old Song!" The eyes of the green-robed man were filled with pleading.

  Song Zhanglao shook his head and sighed, he had always been indifferent to fame and wealth, and never asked about anything, but that didn't mean he was blind. He naturally understood that the disciples were looking for trouble with that Tang kid, and it must be the Fourth Elder behind the scenes. As for the struggle between the Fourth Elder and the Shangguan Sect Master, he didn't want to get involved, nor did he have the ability to intervene.

  Alas!

  Song Lao sighed and didn't say anything.

  Suddenly, another voice came from outside, "Hehe, how can such a lively event lack the presence of Gao Yingcai?"

  Gao Yingcai responded, his face somewhat pale and not looking particularly well. However, upon seeing the Sixth Elder and Song Elder, he still smiled and greeted them. Then, turning to Li Shaofeng and Guan Yundong, he said, "Oh, so Li Shao and Guan Shao are also here! Looks like I'm the only one who's late, huh?"

  "Gao Shi Nai was able to rush back from Yong Yang City, and indeed did not arrive late." Li Shao Feng smiled strangely.

  The sudden appearance of Gao Yingcai made Li Shaofeng, Guan Yun Dong, Wu Feng and others in the room feel a sense of tension. This meant that there was another competitor, and if they wanted to get rid of Tang Jing, it would be a troublesome and costly affair. The others were all thinking about how to react when the fight started.

  "Hehe, Elder Sister Biyi is here too!"

  Seeing Bi Yi's high intelligence, he immediately thought of the matter at Tianyao Array Tower yesterday, but now there are important things to do, and he didn't say much.

  As Gao Yingcai arrived, almost all the important disciples participating in the Jinwu Grand Competition had gathered. The six elders nodded in satisfaction and were about to leave when one of them said, "Oh, I almost forgot, Elder Song, Fourth Elder has some matters to discuss with you regarding this Jinwu Grand Competition. Why don't you come along with me?"

  Song Zhanglao shook his head and sighed, but didn't know what he was sighing about or what he was lamenting. He didn't say anything and left the yard.

  The six elders also left with him, as an elder of Qingyu Gate, he didn't want to stay at the scene of the crime.

  Gao Yingcai sent off the two elders and squeezed into the crowd, shouting loudly, "I don't know which brother Tang is in? Gao has always wanted to meet him." After speaking, he looked around and when he saw the young man leaning against the wall with a wine jug, his expression was shocked, and he exclaimed, "It's you! It's actually you!"

  Li Shaofeng, Guan Yundong, Wu Feng and others in the field were all shocked and did not understand why Gao Yingcai was so surprised to see Tang Qing. They really didn't know, but no matter what, Gao Yingcai couldn't forget what had happened yesterday at the Tianyao Array Tower. It was this person who made him lose face in front of many disciples, and for Gao Yingcai, who valued his reputation more than life itself, he vowed to make that guy pay a heavy price. What he never expected was that the guy from the array tower yesterday was actually Tang Qing!

  Across from him, Tang Qing never uttered a word from start to finish. He was self-absorbed in drinking his wine, as if everything that happened here had nothing to do with him. However, as the wine jug was raised higher, the fine wine inside became less and less, and his expression became colder and colder. Those calm eyes occasionally flashed with a hint of evil intent. Finally, the fine wine in the wine jug was drunk clean by him, he casually threw it away, his eyes suddenly opened wide, and a cold, quiet voice slowly came out.

  "Look at your young age, I don't want to ruin your future. Now, turn around and leave, everyone will be fine," he said calmly, his voice low and cold, his eyes scanning the crowd, "otherwise, if we start fighting, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold back from slaughtering you little rabbits!"