readytorunbook Chapter 240: Pull Out The Carrot And Bring Out The Mud
Chapter 240: Pull Out The Carrot And Bring Out The Mud
Chapter 240: Pulling Out the Radish and Bringing Out the Mud
Zhang Chi did not perceive the ill intentions of Chen Yin, it was just an instinctive reaction.
"Don't come over, if you come over, I'll run."
The first priority in guarding against sneak attacks is to prevent the opponent from getting close, while also finding a powerful ally.
Long Yan was not on guard and was pulled by Zhang Chi's hand. She didn't know what he wanted to do, but when Zhang Chi took the initiative to hold her hand, all her strength seemed to disappear, and she was led by Zhang Chi in a daze.
The people in the hall also found Zhang Chi's behavior somewhat strange, not knowing what he was up to, but no one stopped him.
In this way, Zhang Chi calmly stood by Miao Qin's side, smiling as Chen Yin froze in place.
I knew you, the troublemaker, wouldn't stay put. Are you dumbfounded now?
Miao Qin glanced at Zhang Chi, her eyes revealing a hint of curiosity.
Perhaps only she knew what Zhang Chi had done, because she sensed Chen Yin's malice.
The judgment of goodwill or malice by others is often based on their own experience and ability to observe words and expressions, but Miao Qin's ability to sense malice is a natural Divine Ability.
She didn't need to observe Chen Yin, her ability to sense malice automatically took effect.
She was born with this ability, and although this Divine Ability had no combat power, it had a role that other Divine Abilities couldn't replace.
She sensed the malice through her Divine Ability, but how did Zhang Chi do it?
Miao Qin was curious about this.
Zhang Chi pretended not to notice her gaze. After reaching a safe area, he let go of Long Yan's hand and teased, "Elder, why don't you continue?"
Chen Yin's face instantly became extremely gloomy.
He had completely lost the opportunity for a counterattack, and now he didn't know what to do.
To confess, after performing so forcefully just now and suddenly admitting defeat, it was too embarrassing.
But if he didn't confess, he had no other choice.
Of course, he could choose not to say anything and commit suicide on the spot.
But thinking that he was originally a highly respected Divine Ability elder, and it was because of that damn Yin Xun that he fell to the point of being under the control of the sect, and now he was in this situation, it was all related to Yin Xun.
Yin Xun had betrayed him to this extent, did he still have to protect Yin Xun's secret?
This would make him feel even more frustrated.
So, other than confessing, he had no other choice.
"You win."
Chen Yin threw the small knife in the palm of his hand, and it stuck into the ground.
This was the High Grade Law Treasure that Long Yan had given him. In Long Yan's hands, the power of the High Grade Law Treasure couldn't be fully utilized, but Chen Yin could.
This knife can be as small as the size of a finger when it's small, but when it's big, it can be over forty meters long. It can be used for ambushes and to intimidate others.
Chen Yin is hiding a knife, ready to launch a surprise attack. It is expected that the power of the High Grade Law Treasure will suddenly erupt, and apart from Miao Qin, no one should be able to easily resist it.
But Zhang Chi is by Miao Qin's side. At this point, even if he were to make a move, it would be in vain. It would be better to handle it in a more dignified manner.
Chen Yin's words caused a commotion in the audience. It's really him!
The gazes of the crowd towards Long Yan suddenly became somewhat strange.
Admiration is definitely there. To eliminate one's own kin for the sake of justice, even if they are from one's own sect, this kind of spirit is worthy of praise.
However, in front of so many people, completely disregarding the negative impact it would have on the sect's reputation, it would be better to have fewer disciples like this.
Zhang Chi doesn't think Long Yan has done anything wrong. When there are worms in the house, shouldn't they be exposed and dealt with?
You can't sacrifice substance for the sake of face.
By handling the traitor impartially, she can still maintain a reputation of righteousness. If she were to cover up or condone, she would only lose face in the future.
Chen Yin handed over the treasure knife, naturally giving up resistance and coming clean.
"It was all instigated by Yin Xun..."
Chen Yin didn't commit suicide, just to get Yin Xun to confess.
His mother's way of doing things is not reliable at all. A Palace Master of Dragon Transformation Palace has been defeated by a Foundation Building cultivator from a declining sect so many times, and they have suffered as a result.
If it weren't for Yin Xun's incompetence, allowing Zhang Chi to survive, Yiran wouldn't have been exposed.
If Yiran hadn't been exposed, they would naturally have been safe and sound.
No one has any reason to suspect them as traitors. Without evidence, there is no way to investigate.
Even Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion wouldn't help with this kind of matter.
But unfortunately, Zhang Chi is still alive and has returned here, forcing Yiran to expose himself. It's also Yiran's own stupidity for jumping into the pit.
So far, Zhang Chi hasn't presented any useful evidence, but a seemingly seamless situation has been exposed.
What a teammate, deceiving others!
After hearing Chen Yin's description, everyone finally understood the twists and turns involved.
No wonder Chen Yin fought so desperately in the first battle. It turns out there were instructions.
Because of his previous performance, when Long Yan questioned whether Chen Yin was the traitor, many people didn't believe it.
Now that Chen Yin has admitted it himself, the truth is clear and everyone's gaze turned towards Long Yan.
Xuanming's face as a Perfected Being didn't look good. Although he feared the Long family, he still coldly said, "Dragon Palace Lord, your people have done such a thing, causing the alliance to suffer such great losses. How does your esteemed sect plan to handle this?"
With Xuanming taking the lead, people from other sects also began to challenge.
The Profound Heart Sect battle resulted in damage to various sects.
Although the experts suffered minimal injuries, the disciples' lives are still lives. War is cruel, and for the losing side, it is even more brutal.
Someone must take responsibility for this matter and bear the consequences of the war's failure.
Long Yan never expected that while seeking justice for Zhang Chi, it would ultimately lead back to her.
But the truth is the truth, and Long Yan never thought of shirking responsibility.
Indeed, it was because Dragon Transformation Palace dispatched a punished team without revealing their true identities to the public. In the end, these people took desperate measures when they couldn't achieve their goals, resulting in the disastrous defeat of the Profound Heart Sect.
In the end, Dragon Transformation Palace is indeed responsible and cannot shirk that responsibility.
However, as the acting palace master, Long Yan is worried that if she immediately starts attacking friendly forces and compensating for damages, it may cause dissatisfaction among her fellow sect members.
She believes that Dragon Transformation Palace should take responsibility, but to what extent is the question.
Facing many senior figures at this moment, she can't help but feel uneasy.
But at this moment, Zhang Chi once again held her hand.
"Don't be afraid. Do what you think is right."
Zhang Chi thinks that Long Yan is too kind and naive. Kindness leads to overthinking, and naivety means not considering the interests involved.
She also overlooks an important point: it is the Dragon family's Dragon Transformation Palace, not Dragon Transformation Palace's Dragon family. In the cultivation world, strength is power.
She doesn't need to consider anyone's opinion as long as her father stands by her side. She can do whatever she wants.
If she wants to take responsibility, she can. If she doesn't want to, she doesn't have to. She has the final say. Who can force her?
In front of so many people, Zhang Chi certainly won't let his wife be bullied. However, it's not convenient for him to make decisions on behalf of Long Yan, so Zhang Chi chooses to remain neutral.
Although he remains neutral, he still gives Long Yan a boost of confidence.
"I believe you can make the right choice. I believe you can handle this matter well."
With just a few simple words, the conveyed strength is enough to inspire Long Yan.
Indeed, all her hesitation and confusion disappear, replaced by inner conviction.
"My thoughts are correct. I don't need too many people's approval."
At least Zhang Chi approves of her, and that is enough.
She just needs to do the right thing; she doesn't need to consider anything else.
"Elders, there's no need to be angry. Dragon Transformation Palace will not shirk its responsibility. After calculating the losses, we can discuss the specific measures for accountability.
The most important thing now is to guard against the Water Monster. We will definitely not refuse the responsibility."
Long Yan speaks with conviction, and seeing her take a stand, the others no longer press the issue.
The Dragon family still has some credibility, and most people have some understanding of Long Yan's character. They know she is an upright woman, so no one insists on immediate compensation.
The immediate priority is to integrate the alliance forces and launch an attack on the Water Monster to reclaim lost territory.
However, before that, there is an important task to be done.
That is to deal with the traitors.
Long Yan has nothing more to say to those traitors.
They were in the wrong from the beginning, and it was because they listened to Yin Xun's instigation that they attempted to annihilate the Sword Sect. Due to their unsuccessful crime, and considering Yin Xun's years of hard work, they were given a chance to live.
But they didn't show gratitude and committed another wrongdoing.
At this point, there is no need for mercy.
Long Yan gives the order to arrest Yin Xun and all the participants.
Yin Xun didn't expect to be exposed so quickly. He thought he had covered his tracks completely, leaving no clues behind.
To catch him, one would have to go to the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion never gets involved in such matters, so he believed he was absolutely safe.
Who knew that the crystal had already been shattered while he was sitting at home?
When Yin Xun and the others were arrested and thrown together, knowing that Chen Yin had already confessed everything, Yin Xun finally believed that he had truly been exposed.
How is this possible?
Yin Xun refuses to believe it and looks at Zhang Chi, filled with mad hatred.
"Zhang Chi, are you feeling proud now?"
This is their first formal meeting.
Before they even met, they became mortal enemies.
At their first meeting, Yin Xun is already at the end of the road.
Others watch the show from the front row, silently enjoying the gossip of Dragon Transformation Palace.
But having learned from Chen Yin's example, Long Yan doesn't allow Zhang Chi to get close to Yin Xun.
Seeing Long Yan so close to Zhang Chi, Yin Xun is filled with jealousy.
Zhang Chi knows what Yin Xun is saying, but he sighs with regret, "I am not proud; I am just saddened.
You should have had a better future, but because of your inner desires, you have chosen the path of destruction, causing many people to be displaced and lose their lives.
What's even more heartbreaking is that you still haven't repented."
With just a few words, the gap in their ideological realm is revealed.
This is what they call a difference in thinking.
(End of this chapter)