Su Zhengyi and Wei Yande are regarded as the two major factions within the Linghuo Sect. Both hold substantial power. However, one thing is certain: they always engage in open and covert struggles, and neither side will ever acknowledge the other's viewpoint, even if it's correct.

At this moment, although Wei Yande also felt that Su Zhengyi's idea was reasonable, he inherently did not want the Huo family and the Su family to form a marriage alliance. He understood that if the alliance succeeded, it would bring no benefit to the Wei family at all.

Standing in the position of the second elder of the Linghuo Sect, Wei Yande also did not wish for the Linghuo Sect to take any risks. However, considering from the Wei family's perspective? It's a different story. He truly wished that issues would arise during the proposal, so that the Su family would inevitably bear some responsibility.

Wei Yande looked at Su Zhengyi with a smile, saying, "Don't get so worked up. I'm merely speaking objectively. Earlier you mentioned that reputation isn't important, but I must emphasize that reputation is indeed crucial. Let's not forget, we are the Linghuo Sect, a renowned sect throughout the Northern Territory. If mere rumors from a few petty thieves cause us to alter the plans we have set, what does that say about us? Are we to announce to the world that the Linghuo Sect is afraid to such an extent?"

If it were Li Jinjiang, Su Zhengyi could easily reprimand him from a higher standpoint. However, the person in question now is Wei Yande, a peer of Su Zhengyi, if not someone even more significant.

"You..." Su Zhengyi, despite his anger, couldn't find words to restrain Wei Yande.

Firstly, when Su Zhengyi mentioned Li Jinjiang earlier, he was indeed somewhat inappropriate. After all, the most important thing between large sects is face.

At this point, Li Jinjiang also spoke, aiming his words not at Su Zhengyi but at Huo Qinglong, the Sect Leader.

"Sect Leader, since there are differences in opinion, perhaps you should make the decisive decision," Li Jinjiang said to Huo Qinglong.

Huo Qinglong particularly appreciated Li Jinjiang's words at that moment because, as a Sect Leader, it would be unpleasant if no one listened to you. Now, with others encouraging you to make the final decision, what does that imply? It shows that your authority is unshakeable, and your words are as good as gold.

Huo Qinglong, maintaining a serious demeanor, looked at Su Zhengyi and Wei Yande, saying, "Elder Su, I understand your point, but we are a sect. If we are merely afraid of danger and proceed with caution, how could we achieve great things? Furthermore, if the proposal date is set, I believe the Su family has already started preparations. If we halt everything due to some rumors, it would inevitably affect the Su family's reputation as well. Therefore, I have decided that everything will proceed according to the established plan."

"Sect Leader, please reconsider," Su Zhengyi said earnestly to Huo Qinglong.

However, Su Zhengyi, despite his intelligence, overlooked a simple fact. His insistence, albeit for the good of the Linghuo Sect, inadvertently obstructed Huo Qinglong's authority.

Huo Qinglong, who already looked displeased, coldly responded when he saw Su Zhengyi so oblivious: "Elder Su, do you perhaps think that my son is unworthy of the tiger lady?"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhengyi broke into a cold sweat.

During the Three Kingdoms era, Guan Yu famously rejected Sun Quan's proposal with the phrase, "How could the daughter of a tiger marry the son of a dog?" This infuriated Sun Quan, leading to Guan Yu's demise at the hands of the Sun army.

One can imagine how comparing one's son to a 'son of a dog' is a tremendous insult, and likening someone else's daughter to a 'tiger lady' is a greater insult to one's own son.

Su Zhengyi understood that Huo Qinglong was genuinely angry at this moment.

Su Zhengyi was no fool. Now, drenched in cold sweat, he quickly spoke to Huo Qinglong: "Sect Leader, please calm down. I didn't mean it that way. I truly only have the interests of the Linghuo Sect at heart. Of course, I will unconditionally follow any command you give."

Huo Qinglong glanced at Su Zhengyi, let out a slight sigh, and said, "Elder Su, I know you are loyal to the Linghuo Sect. That's enough for today."

Having said this, Huo Qinglong stood up from his seat and left the room, leaving behind the core elders of the Linghuo Sect.

Wei Yande, seeing Huo Qinglong leave, rubbed his bald head, walked up to Su Zhengyi with a smile, and said, "Brother Su, you seem to be quite hot. At an altitude of seven to eight hundred meters on Linghuo Peak, how come you still feel this warm? Your inner fire is too strong."

"Wei, don't get too smug!" Su Zhengyi glared coldly at Wei Yande.

Wei Yande chuckled, completely disregarding Su Zhengyi, and left the Linghuo Palace.

Li Jinjiang had no interest in the affairs between Su Zhengyi and Wei Yande. He had no intention of confronting Huo Qinglong. Huo Qinglong had made him lose his closest brother, and he simply wanted Huo Qinglong to experience the pain of losing someone dear. Of course, to Huo Qinglong, this person should be even dearer to him.

Perhaps due to Li Jinjiang's own efforts, or maybe Huo Qinglong truly trusted Li Jinjiang, the task of escorting Huo Wensong eventually fell into Li Jinjiang's hands.

Of course, this was exactly what Li Jinjiang wanted, so despite verbally expressing concern about being unable to handle it, internally he was delighted.

Three days passed by almost in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, the entire Han City was in a constant state of turmoil, as if in a boiling pot.

Before even mentioning the rumors spread by Ye Xiao through the Blood Eagle Guards, which caused a chemical reaction, practically every Martial Artist in the Northern Territory became aware of the situation. Naturally, some believed it, and some did not.

However, many did believe. Meanwhile, as many were engrossed over the rumors of the Linghuo Sect's betrothal gift being a fragment of the Heavenly Book, Max led the Soul Sect Disciples in a relentless search for those who had targeted the Soul Sect.

Max was highly determined, stating that he would dig three feet of earth to find the perpetrators if necessary.

However, in reality, when Max seriously began his investigation, those responsible seemed to have vanished into thin air. After all, there were indeed many Martial Artists in Han City now. Originally, due to the Dragon Flag occurrence, Han City already had more Martial Artists than before, and now, with the matter of the Linghuo Sect's betrothal gift, Han City had become even more crowded.

And the mastermind behind these two events, Ye Xiao, was leisurely cuddling with a beautiful woman, lying in bed, and watching the Northern Territory's traditional Two-Person Dance performance on the computer!

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