1378 Youre Not a Celestial King (1/2)

”Elder Xu, please stay!”

Quickly, Elder Lee stepped forward to block Xu Que and his entire group.

His smile was strained, his laughter forced. Elder Lee looked strained in his attempt to appear casual.

Xu Que's eyes narrowed as he examined Elder Lee's comportment, coldly laughing as he asked, ”Elder Lee, was there something else?”

”Umm...Elder Xu, you've come all this way, why not relax for a moment? Our Sect Leader is preparing to give you some things as reparations. If you leave now, what explanation will I have for him?” Elder Lee said innocently.

”Oh? You're saying that I have to stay just so you can fulfill your duty?” Xu Que responded, maintaining his cold smile.

Upon hearing this response, Elder Lee's smile stiffened, but, keeping his humor, he continued, ”Please don't misunderstand me, we just want to offer up our goodwill. Please, Elder Xu, do stay a little while longer!”

”Come on, just look at your face! You're begging me to stay with a smile that doesn't reach your eyes. Obviously, a dagger is hidden in that smile, an idiot could tell that you are planning something sinister!” Xu Que said coldly.

Elder Lee stood momentarily stunned. He couldn't believe Xu Que's words. They tore right through his lies, leaving him no room to wiggle out of this situation.

Xu Que must have seen through their plans. Despite that, he didn't have to bring the entire thing to light!

Elder Lee didn't know how to respond.

”It's all right, I know that you're in a tough position. After all, you are acting on orders from above. I won't make things difficult for you.” Xu Que waved his hands diffidently, appearing as the magnanimous warrior.

At this, Elder Lee looked relieved, as if a huge weight had fallen off his back. He spoke hurriedly, ”Thank you, Elder Xu! Thank you for your understanding!”

Within the Hall, many expressions changed at the sound of Elder Lee's words.

Abruptly, Xu Que shouted, ”D*mn! I was just testing you! I didn't think that you were actually planning to harm me!”

Elder Lee suddenly realized what he had done. He became extremely agitated. When he finally recovered, his mind was screaming at his own stupidity.

”How could he fix this? What could he say to keep the plan from unraveling?”

With his own words, he had just admitted that they were hiding something.

”Elder Xu, you misunderstood me. I didn't mean it that way!” Elder Lee feverishly tried to explain.

”Didn't mean it? Do you think I'm stupid?” Xu Que smiled grimly and again waved it off. ”However,...I'm always straightforward, and I never go back on my word. When I said I wouldn't count this against you, I will follow that through!”

At these words, Xu Que looked over at his group that included Buttface and Duan Jiude and then quietly ordered, ”Since the Sect Leader is showing such affection, let us stay a little longer.”

”Of course!” Buttface and Duan Jiude gladly nodded their heads and sat down, along with Mo Junchen and Liu Jingning.

Elder Lee secretly sighed in relief, and his face held a fake smile as he said, ”Elder Xu, stay a while, our Sect Leader will definitely provide a satisfactory resolution. Come, let's get more tea for Elder Xu and our warriors in the Exploding Heavens Faction!”

After speaking, Elder Lee turned around and returned to his seat. His bland expression couldn't contain the satisfaction he felt inside.

As long as Xu Que agreed to stay, his goal could be attained. Once the Sect Leader opens that door, the entire situation will change!

However, even before he reached his seat, he felt as if something was off.

The other people of the Sect were in front of him, their faces in shock staring at him. One man's mouth gaped open, as if wanting to speak.

But the moment passed too fast. Elder Lee didn't even hear the warning before he felt a powerful blast at his back, a force incomparable in strength.

Immediately, his head felt numb. Frantically, he tried to move, to propel himself forward a distance but all he managed was one step.

He heard an explosion as his entire person was flung into the air, like a kite with a cut string. His body was thrown up to the ceiling of the Grand Assembly Hall and then it fell down to the ground with a heavy drop.

BOOM!

The Sect members in the Grand Assembly Hall stood up, all their eyes guardedly staring at Xu Que.

Xu Que hovered near the ground, one hand carrying the Chiliad Gold Resurrection Vine, the other hand gripping a purple-gold rod. His pompous attitude permeated his entire face and stature, and he showed no sign of sorrow at the destruction he left behind him.

TUT! TUT! TUT! ”You old thing! You are really something...still alive after that hit!” Xu Que shook his head, speaking softly.