Chapter 69: Scheming (1) (2/2)
Li Qiye didn’t show amazing talents or an amazing apt.i.tude for cultivation, but instead heaven rebelling tricks and schemes.
He suddenly became the most important resource of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect while being calm in any situation in order to reverse it. He killed five people, and he even got out of that unscathed; he also easily crushed Cao Xiong’s plot and dispelled all dangers. He made it seem like it was as easy as turning one’s hand, but in reality, it required an amazing foresight.
These experienced and resolute actions, as well as the smooth flow of procedures; this was only a thirteen-year-old boy? Everything this little boy did was impossible to imagine. Every step was without childish temperament; they were all like the flowing of the rivers and the drifting of the clouds. He was like a meticulous antelope, defending itself at night; he essentially did not resemble a little boy, but a wise master that was knowing of all things.
What shocked Li Shuangyan’s heart was that before coming to the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect, she thought her master, Demon King Lun Ri, valued Li Qiye because of his knowledge regarding a few secrets; however, now it seemed like this was definitely not the case.
Li Shuangyan thought of the proverb: on the road of cultivation, the most important things were not necessarily Physiques, Life Wheels, or Fate Palaces. This proverb was validated by Li Qiye.
Li Shuangyan remained taciturn – without words. The longer she was by Li Qiye’s side, the more she felt how unfathomable Li Qiye was.
She was a genius and the heaven’s proud daughter. She was prideful of her talents and apt.i.tude. However, seeing Li Qiye’s Mortal Physique, Mortal Life Wheel, and Mortal Fate Palace, she couldn’t help but remain silent! Even she wouldn’t be able to have such means to control everything while maintaining a clear view of the circ.u.mstances. A chess piece moves forward and a chess piece moves back, bringing someone to their death; this was not perception or talents, it was a grand wisdom, acc.u.mulated throughout the years.
On top of that, such acc.u.mulation of the many moons of the past appeared in a young boy, leaving the conceited Li Shuangyan feeling helpless.
If Li Qiye was a natural born like her, with an Emperor Physique and a Saint Fate Palace, then where would he be now? She’s afraid that he would have swept through the nine heavens and the ten earths already!
Li Qiye’s killing of the three sectional leaders, one protector, and the genius disciple, Leng s.h.i.+zhi; this matter, no matter what sect, would still be as grand as the sky.
In order to bring an end to this matter, the six elders of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect specially called for a meeting, and Li Qiye was specially allowed to attend.
Without a doubt, in the minds of the elders, Li Qiye was of the utmost importance. Outside of Cao Xiong, the other elders all considered that Li Qiye would be the key for the revitalization of the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect!
“This matter is only a big misunderstanding.” In the end, First Elder Gu Tieshou came to this conclusion. In reality, when this conclusion was achieved, the other elders had discussed secretly without the presence of Cao Xiong.
Before, the other four elders had doubts because of the first elder’s depression; they were disappointed, and their confidence wavered. However, after this experience, the other four elder once again became a group that completely supported the first elder. Not only this, but this matter had caused the four elders to greatly suspect Cao Xiong. In this matter, Cao Xiong and Dong Shenglong were too close to each other; this caused discomfort in the other elder’s hearts.
The Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect and the Heavenly G.o.d Sect were mortal enemies. The two sects hadn’t battled each other since the last war; however, the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect still considered the Heavenly G.o.d Sect to be its biggest enemy!
Cao Xiong and Dong Shenglong together brought on the dislikes of the other elders.
It was just a misunderstanding; however, if we end it there, I’m afraid the other disciples would not be convinced. Three sectional leaders, one protector, and one genius in the sect died tragically; this was a heavy loss to our sect!
At this moment, Cao Xiong’s heart was bleeding blood, but he couldn’t do anything else. He had lost everything from this matter, and he had burnt himself down. He also knew the other four elders had defected!
Gu Tieshou discontentedly asked: “What else does Brother Cao still want?”
In reality, this entire situation, all of the elders and even the protectors suspected it was all part of Cao Xiong’s plan, but unfortunately, the dead cannot testify; they had no way to accuse Cao Xiong, and they could only say that it was just a misunderstanding.
Cao Xiong gravely said: “Sect members killing each other, this is an unpleasant event for the sect. If Li Qiye doesn’t suffer a little bit of punishment, I’m afraid the disciples will be upset and think that we deal with matters carelessly; that we view human life as gra.s.s! If this is a misunderstanding, then we won’t harshly punish Li Qiye, but a lenient punishment cannot be avoided. Otherwise, we can’t convince the juniors.”
Cao Xiong’s words caused the other five elders to glance at each other. Even though they suspected Cao Xiong, they do admit that his words have some sense. They also had similar thoughts; using a misunderstanding as an excuse to kill three sectional leaders, a protector, and a genius disciple felt like a prevarication.
Gu Tieshou’s group all thought about giving Li Qiye a little punishment of no significance in order to have something to show the junior sect members.