Yu Daohan entered the nursing home, bringing all his disciples and Zhou Jingmin directly towards the camp of the Zouyin Sect.
The Zouyin Sect disciples outside the tents saw the imposing Yu Daohan and his group and quickly ran into the tents to report.
Before long, the open space in front of the nursing home was filled with disciples from both sects.
The disciples of the Zhengdao Sect on the side watched the unfolding events with interest.
The person in charge of the Zouyin Sect cupped his fists and said, "I am Chen Yan, the person in charge of the Zouyin Sect. May I ask what Sect Leader Yu means by this?"
Yu Daohan chuckled, "What do I mean? You should ask Tai Rui."
Chen Yan's expression turned a little grim. He had already learned the full story from the returning Tai Rui.
"Sect Leader Yu, there must be some misunderstanding. Why don't we sit down and talk?" Chen Yan still wanted to de-escalate the situation.
Yu Daohan also did not want to escalate things. He nodded, "Alright, I'd like to see what explanation you can give me."
Chen Yan stepped aside, "Sect Leader Yu, may I have a word in private?"
Zhou Jingmin next to him looked at Yu Daohan, signaling that there might be a trap.
Yu Daohan waved his hand, signaling that it was fine, and looked at the disciples behind him, "You all go back first."
Seeing their Sect Leader's command, the disciples returned to their respective camps.
Chen Yan also dismissed his disciples, leaving only him and Yu Daohan inside the tent.
Yu Daohan looked at Chen Yan and said with annoyance, "Master Chen, please begin your performance."
Chen Yan was silent for a moment before speaking, "Sect Leader Yu, I know we were in the wrong first. I will have Tai Rui come here to kowtow and apologize, and then compensate your disciples."
Yu Daohan waved his hand and smiled, "Master Chen, if this could resolve the matter, I wouldn't have come here with such a large entourage to demand an explanation."
Chen Yan knew that the matter would not be resolved so easily. He got straight to the point, "What would satisfy Sect Leader Yu?"
Yu Daohan did not rush to state his demands. Instead, he first spoke about the severity of the consequences.
"This is a critical moment for dealing with the evil spirits. If other sects find out about this, the Zouyin Sect might not fare well."
"This..." Chen Yan looked troubled.
This was precisely what he feared.
Seeing Chen Yan's silence, Yu Daohan decided not to waste any more time and stated his intention directly, "I cannot allow this black sheep to be with my disciples any longer. Do you understand?"
Chen Yan's face turned extremely unsightly, "Sect Leader Yu, what you mean is...?"
Yu Daohan said without hesitation, "I want him to be buried here forever."
"Absolutely not!" Chen Yan slammed the table and shouted, "Tai Rui is a disciple of my Zouyin Sect. Sect Leader Yu, this is going too far."
Yu Daohan took out a cigarette, lit it, and smiled sinisterly, "Master Chen, you need to understand, this is not a choice, but an order."
Chen Yan clenched his fists, a murderous glint appearing in his eyes, "Sect Leader Yu, you are being too overbearing."
Yu Daohan chuckled disdainfully, "Master Chen, the Zouyin Sect currently has no right to challenge me."
The Zouyin Sect was not a major sect. Its top strength was only the Sect Leader, who was a Heavenly Ranking expert.
He himself was also a Heavenly Ranking expert and had no reason to fear him.
Yu Daohan slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, exuding the aura of a strong individual, "Master Chen, the disciples here are of little value to the sect. It is not worth bringing danger to the sect for the sake of face. I believe you know what is more important."
Chen Yan clenched his fists, knowing that Yu Daohan was not wrong.
The disciples who came here could indeed be considered abandoned by their sects. There was no need to escalate the situation for a matter of face.
Seeing Chen Yan's silence, Yu Daohan knew he had agreed. "Since Master Chen agrees, I will handle the rest. I will not make things difficult for Master Chen."
Yu Daohan then walked out of the tent.
Zhou Jingmin outside the tent saw Yu Daohan emerge so quickly and knew that Chen Yan had compromised, "Sect Leader, did Chen Yan really agree?"
Yu Daohan chuckled, "In the face of absolute power, he has no choice but to agree. He knows what is more important between the sect and a disciple."
That's right, as long as the strength was sufficient, he would have to agree even if he didn't want to.
Which of the sects that came to this encirclement were willing? Weren't they all forced by the few individuals on stage using their absolute strength?
The so-called Gathering of Heroes was merely the stronger side forcing the weaker side to do things.
The essence of this martial world was that the strong ruled.
Seeing Yu Daohan fall silent, Zhou Jingmin asked, "Sect Leader, are you alright?"
Yu Daohan blinked and smiled, "I'm fine. Why do you ask, Elder Zhou?"
Zhou Jingmin shook his head and said nothing.
In that moment, he could be sure that the Sect Leader was emitting an indescribable aura.
This aura was something even the Sect Leader himself had not noticed.
He didn't know if it was good or bad.
Zhou Jingmin suddenly spoke, "By the way, if Sect Leader has time, you can go visit the Taoist temple on Lingtai Mountain."
"Lingtai Mountain?"
Yu Daohan looked bewildered, "Isn't that the Taoist temple where Immortal Aunt Wangyou resides?"
Zhou Jingmin nodded, "That's right. I think Sect Leader has been under too much pressure lately, so you could go there to relax."
Although Yu Daohan didn't know why Zhou Jingmin said this, he still nodded, "Okay, I will definitely visit when I have time."
Upon returning to his room, Yu Daohan began discussing with Zhou Jingmin how to deal with Tai Rui.
As long as Tai Rui was lured into the encirclement, it didn't matter how he died.
After all, there were many evil spirits within the encirclement, and disciples died there every day.
Evening~
In Chen Yan's tent, Tai Rui knelt on the ground, covering his face and saying aggrievedly, "Uncle-master, I really didn't mean to."
Chen Yan stared at him fiercely, "Do you know who you provoked?"
Tai Rui begged for mercy, "Uncle-master, I really didn't know Yu Daohan would suddenly enter the encirclement."
Chen Yan looked at Tai Rui with an expression of disappointment, "How many times have I told you not to provoke the Yan Huo Sect? You just wouldn't listen."
Tai Rui was on the verge of tears, "Uncle-master, I know I was wrong. I beg you to save my life."
Chen Yan shook his head helplessly and said, "I have already spoken with Sect Leader Yu. He has agreed to spare your life. Tomorrow is the day to enter the encirclement to eliminate evil spirits. You will lead your junior brothers into the encirclement to eliminate evil spirits and atone for your mistakes."
Tai Rui's face lit up with a smile, and he said excitedly, "Thank you, Uncle-master, thank you, Uncle-master."
Chen Yan waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, you may leave."
Tai Rui quickly stood up and left the tent.
After Tai Rui left, Chen Yan sighed, "Don't blame me for being heartless, but there's no other way. For the sect, I have to abandon you. If you could become a Heavenly Ranking expert, who would dare to touch you?"
This martial world was indeed cruel. If you were a Black List expert, no matter how grave a mistake you made, no one would dare to touch you.