Chapter 1556: Are They All Shameless?
Chapter 1556: Chapter 1556: Are They All Shameless?
"Forget it, you can’t be blamed for this matter. Han Yutang is becoming increasingly reckless. If he continues like this, he’ll eventually cause a major disaster. He needs a lesson." The Holy Master waved his hand and said, clearly not intending to blame Han Yan.
"So how should we handle this matter? How about I apologize to him?" Seeing how generous the Holy Master was, Han Yan felt embarrassed and guilty, and offered to apologize.
"You have the nerve to suggest that! You caused someone to lose all four limbs and their cultivation, and you think an apology is enough? If it were that simple, Ao Fangchen wouldn’t have come knocking." The Holy Master said with a mix of laughter and frustration, pointing at Han Yan’s nose.
"I wasn’t wrong, so apologizing is already a concession. If it weren’t for your sake, I wouldn’t bother apologizing to him," Han Yan said, touching her nose.
"Forget it, you don’t need to apologize. This time the Beast Spirit Illusion Realm opened prematurely by accident. In a few days, the Holy Soul Illusion Realm will open, which will be your true training ground. Once you’ve improved your strength, you’ll head to the North Abyss Misty Plain. Just get through this period, but be careful and try not to provoke him again." The Holy Master said, waving his hands.
"Yes, I understand," Han Yan nodded.
She’s not foolish; she’d only be asking for trouble by provoking Ao Fangchen. In fact, if it weren’t for Han Yutang’s constant provocations, she never would have gotten involved with Ao Fangchen in the first place. She really wants to live a low-key life—really, as true as a pearl. But still, people come to provoke her. Despite their dismal outcomes, they keep coming. She just doesn’t get it; are these people all hiding their real surnames? Is their true name Jerk?
"Congratulations, Elder Wuchen!" The Holy Master glanced at Han Yan before turning to Jian Wuchen, unable to hide his delight.
"Thank you, Holy Master, for your constant care and attempts to heal me. Heaven rewards those who persist, and my injuries are finally healed," Jian Wuchen said with a smile.
Though both were once regarded as the most promising candidates to succeed as Holy Master, neither held a desire to compete for the position. They both were indifferent to fame and wealth, respecting one another like gentlemen whose friendships are pure and serene.
Over the years, many viewed Jian Wuchen as useless due to his injuries. If not for the Holy Master’s unwavering protection, no one would’ve gone to great lengths to heal him. Thus, he had immense respect for the Holy Master. Even after recovering his strength, he showed no arrogance.
"Do we really need to be so formal? Besides, it was Elder Jin who healed you. Thank him instead," the Holy Master said, filled with relief.
"I didn’t heal Uncle Wuchen, she did," Jin Qisheng said awkwardly, pointing at Han Yan.
"Oh?" The Holy Master looked at Han Yan in surprise.
Just as Han Yan was considering how to explain and whether to reveal her secret, she heard the Holy Master say with great emotion, "I didn’t expect you to possess such medical skills, it was a pleasant surprise indeed."
Well, since the Holy Master said so, Han Yan didn’t bother explaining further about the mysterious and powerful woman or the nine-life reincarnation. Though she felt her guesses were likely accurate, they were still just conjectures, not something she wanted to publicly declare.
"No wonder Elder Wuchen was uncharacteristically willing to confront Elder Ao to protect you. So that’s the reason. With Elder Wuchen healed and Lanfeng back, I don’t need to worry about Holy Sword Peak anymore. I need to go into seclusion, and I’ll return when the Holy Soul Illusion Realm opens," the Holy Master said, nodding at Ye Lanfeng before flying away.
The master-disciple pair had been together for many years and didn’t need many words.
As the Holy Master left, Jin Qisheng followed, feeling defeated. Not only had Ao Fangchen lost face today, but so had he. Just moments ago, he was mocking Han Yan for being arrogant and shortsighted, only to be slapped by Jian Wuchen’s sudden powerful strike. He was too embarrassed to stay at Holy Sword Peak any longer.
"Elder Jin, have you forgotten our previous bet?" Han Yan suddenly said.
"I admit, your medical skills are indeed impressive. I lost the bet. What do you want me to do?" Jin Qisheng, cursing her silently as an opportunist, asked.
"There was a war with the temple a thousand years ago. Some elders from that time should still be alive. I want you to find out something for me," Han Yan said.
"What do you want me to find out?" Jin Qisheng asked curiously, wondering what the war had to do with her and what she wanted to know.
"Find out how your grandfather really died and why Senior Wuchen didn’t save him," Han Yan said.
"What’s there to find out? If he hadn’t betrayed and disregarded brotherhood, how could my grandfather have died?" Jin Qisheng’s face changed, full of resentment when Han Yan mentioned his grandfather. He had harbored these feelings for a long time but never dared to confront Jian Wuchen directly. Now, provoked by Han Yan, he couldn’t hold back anymore.
"You forgot our bet. Just go find out everything you can. Everyone involved in that battle needs to be thoroughly investigated," Han Yan said.
"Fine, if you want me to find out, I’ll do it," Jin Qisheng said angrily and turned to leave.
"Alas, why bother? As the saying goes, mountains and rivers can change, but it’s hard to alter one’s nature. His temperament has been extreme since childhood. Even if he finds out the truth, would it change anything?" Jian Wuchen sighed.
When Han Yan made the bet with Jin Qisheng earlier, Jian Wuchen thought she was just being young, insisting on winning or losing. Now he realized he had underestimated her; she had done it for him.
She must have seen that Jin Qisheng’s resentment towards him was more than a grudge; it had become a knot in his heart. Only by changing Jin Qisheng’s mindset and removing that resentment could he possibly untie it.
But Jin Qisheng isn’t young anymore. Such deep-seated beliefs are hard to change.
"Not necessarily," Han Yan shook her head and said, "During my time at the Holy Court, I felt the disciples there were strangely hostile towards us. If it were just one or two, I’d overlook it, but everyone is like that. There might be more going on behind the scenes.
Though Elder Jin isn’t young, he was just a child when the war happened. Who knows what kind of rumors he heard. At that age, he wouldn’t dig deeper. Over time, it shaped his extreme nature. If he learns the truth, things might change."
"Han Yan makes a good point. The recent rumors in the Holy Court are indeed strange. My delayed return was also because I discovered something unusual," Ye Lanfeng said.
"What did you find?" Han Yan asked, surprised.