837 Executive Meeting (2/2)

”Sect Leader, since the Dragon City Talismans appeared in our Five Tigers Sect, they belong to our sect. Having two extra Dragon City Talismans appear out of the blue is definitely a good thing,” Sect Grand Elder Liu Hua said.

No matter what, the two Dragon City Talismans were in the hands of their Five Tigers Sect now.

”Elder Wang He, may I know where the Dragon City Talismans are now?” Liu Hua turned and looked at Wang He.

”Naturally, they are with Wan'er and Wang Qian, ” Wang He said calmly.

”Elder Wang He, how can you be so careless? How can the Dragon City Talismans be left in the hands of two low-ranking disciples? It is so dangerous. What happens if someone snatches them away? I will go and retrieve the talismans now.”

As he spoke, Sect Grand Elder Liu Hua prepared to leave the room. However, Wang He extended his hand and blocked Liu Hua.

”Elder Wang He, what is the meaning of this?” Liu Hua asked with a frown.

”Elder Liu Hua, you are mistaken. The Dragon City Talismans belong to Wan'er and Wang Qian. You can't just take them as you wish,” Wang He said plainly. Even though the Dragon City Talismans were precious, there were certain principles to be followed. Since Wan'er had chosen to tell him about it, it meant that she trusted him. So, he did not take the Dragon City Talismans away from them.

”The two of them are disciples of the Five Tigers Sect. Their belongings are naturally the sect's belongings. What's wrong with me taking the talismans from them? Moreover, what qualifications do the two low-ranking disciples have to possess the Dragon City Talismans? Elder Wang He, are you going mad? You know better than me how important a Dragon City Talisman is,” Liu Hua said with an ugly expression. Could it be that Wang He really planned to give the Dragon City Talismans to the two low-ranking disciples?

”Elder Liu Hua, is it appropriate for a sect grand elder to openly steal the possessions of an Inner-Sect disciple?” Wang He asked. Even though Liu Hua tried to justify his point with a long speech, his intention was obvious.

”What do you mean by stealing a disciple's belongings? Wang He, watch what you say. Could it be that you really think that the two low-ranking disciples are qualified to keep the Dragon City Talismans safe?” Liu Hua said, a look of fury on his face.

”They belong to them. Whether they are qualified to keep their belongings safe or not does not concern you. Besides, even if they ask the sect to safeguard the talismans for them, it is not your place to get involved,” Wang He coldly snorted.

”You…” Liu Hua pointed at Wang He. He was so enraged that he could barely speak. Was Wang He intending to get into a dispute with him?

”That's enough. Stop fighting. Nobody touches the Dragon City Talismans. Since they appeared in the room of that disciple, it means that she is fated to have the talismans. They belong to her,” the Five Tigers Sect sect leader, Xie Rengui, who had been silent up until now, said calmly.

”Sect Leader...” Liu Hua still wanted to say something.

”This matter does not need to be discussed further. All of you can leave now. I have decided to take the two disciples along to Dragon City,” Xie Rengui announced plainly.

”Sect Leader, how can you waste such important places in our quota and let the two of them go to Dragon City? Aside from being onlookers, they are completely useless. This is a total waste of an opportunity!” Liu Hua said begrudgingly.

The Five Tigers Sect only had five Dragon City Talismans. It meant that only five of them could go to the Dragon City. However, Liu Hua was not included in the five.

This was also why he was so excited at the prospect of getting his hands on the two Dragon City Talismans. If there were two extra Dragon City Talismans, surely he could get one.

”Liu Hua, you have lived for so long, yet you still don't understand anything! You are worse than an outer-sect disciple. Do you really think that the two Dragon City Talismans can be so easily snatched? Most likely the two disciples thought things through when they chose to report this matter to us. Unfortunately, as a dignified sect grand elder, you have actually not thought of anything.”

Xie Rengui shook his head. Even though he had not taken the two Dragon City Talismans, he was not a righteous man. In fact, he also thought that letting the two low-ranking disciples use the Dragon City Talismans was a total waste. It was no different from throwing them away.

However, Xie Rengui was well-aware that they could not do as they wished regarding this matter. There must be a reason behind this peculiar occurrence, and there had been quite a few extraordinary incidents lately.

Liu Hua was reprimanded by the sect leader in public as someone who was worse than an outer-sect disciple. He was so infuriated that he waved his sleeves and turned around and left the hall. His eyes were filled with gloominess.

”Pengqing, you are in charge of discreetly protecting the two girls. The situation has been chaotic recently. Besides, the Dragon City Talismans are so attractive. If nobody protests them, something is likely to happen. Moreover, Liu Hua is…”

Xie Rengui suddenly stopped mid-sentence. However, a glint of light flashed in Wang He's and Yun Pengqing's eyes at the same time.

Jia Bian and Wang He excused themselves. Only Xie Rengui and Yun Pengqing remained in the room.

”Sect Leader, do you suspect that this incident is related to what happened the other day?” Yun Pengqing asked after waiting for everyone else to leave.

”You are surely the person who knows me the best.” Xie Rengui smiled ”I can't say for sure that they are related. But it is possible, and the probability is high. Otherwise, it is illogical.”

Since they had been ambushed by the Baili Sect, the upper echelons of the Five Tigers Sect had been trying to guess the identity of the mysterious black shadow. They discussed why the mysterious man would help their Five Tigers Sect, but in the end they concluded nothing.

If the mysterious man was related to the Five Tigers Sect, Xie Rengui, as the sect leader, would know about it.

”Perhaps, the reason the person saved you was not because of the Five Tigers Sect. Instead, it was because of someone else. Don't you think that things are becoming clearer now we have connected the incident of the Dragon City Talismans with you getting ambushed?” A strange light flashed in Xie Rengui's eyes.

”Actually, I think so too.” Yun Pengqing nodded with a serious expression.