Chapter 45 Internal Strife

Elder Hei was so infuriated that he laughed, saying with a sinister tone, "Very well, shall we exchange a move?"

Sect Leader Heng immediately stood up, "Let's exchange then..."

"Both of you! Both of you!" Tian Erjun quickly stepped forward to stop them. "Both of you, the bigger picture is important. Vent your anger on the Weird, not on your own people."

"Our own people? Who is our own people with him!" Sect Leader Heng spat and sat back down.

"Humph!" Elder Hei sneered and retracted his gaze.

These people had only been sitting inside the Qing Si for a few minutes, and they had already started fighting among themselves.

With his strength unable to suppress the situation, Tian Erjun could only rely on the Qing Si's official status and his personal connections to ease the situation.

You Sisi frowned, disliking this kind of thing very much.

But she didn't think Tian Erjun's posture was unsightly. Instead, she felt sorry for him.

Anyone who could stand and get things done, who would want to kneel?

This wasn't due to a lack of strength, but rather a need to soften the attitude.

"Lord Jun, those two have tempers like that, let them make noise if they want. Let's talk about serious business first."

The North Guardian of the Lie Huo Sect said with a smile.

Although he said it with a smile, his tone carried a sense of unquestionable control over the whole situation.

"North Guardian's meaning is..."

"This matter doesn't really have anything to discuss. We don't care how much Ye Baiyi has contributed to Qing Si County. He has now attracted the Hei Yun (Black Cloud), and as long as he is still in Qing Si County, he is a threat to us. So, let him leave Qing Si County temporarily."

"...But, he suffers from a Weird curse, going into the wilderness alone..."

"I said," the North Guardian narrowed his eyes, "let him leave Qing Si County."

"..." Tian Erjun was silent.

You Sisi clenched her fists and stood up abruptly, glaring at the North Guardian. "What if we don't agree?"

The North Guardian frowned and looked at You Sisi. "Then my Lie Huo Sect will withdraw directly from Qing Si County and no longer participate in the Qing Si County rescue."

"Aren't you afraid..."

"Not afraid!" The North Guardian sneered, "This kind of thing, even if it's reported to the higher-level Qing Si, I'm still in the right! Our sect is here to support Qing Si County, not to die. We can easily eliminate the hidden danger, but because of one person, we drag everyone into danger. Which side do you think the higher-ups will support?"

"..."

You Sisi stopped speaking, but she was trembling with anger, and said coldly, "I am from the You family of Qingdu, pay attention to your attitude!"

The You family? The You family of Qingdu?!

The North Guardian was stunned for a moment, his expression changed several times, revealing a dry smile, and his attitude softened. "Lord You, you misunderstood, I'm not targeting you. I just think that our sect's plan is better for this matter, what do you think?"

After speaking, a trace of gloom flashed in the North Guardian's eyes.

You Sisi couldn't refute. If she refuted, she would be disgracing the You family. If she couldn't see this point, she would be unworthy of being a descendant of the You family. If things escalated to the higher-ups, the Lie Huo Sect would still be in the right and could still withdraw completely now.

"I..." You Sisi, with her head in a rage, was about to retort when Tian Erjun covered her mouth.

"North Guardian, Lord You has just become the Chief Qingyi, and may not have considered things thoroughly. Why bother arguing with her."

"How dare I have an opinion on the people of the You family of Qingdu? I'm just bringing up the issue for everyone to discuss together, right? Sect Leader Heng? Elder Hei?"

Sect Leader Heng grinned. "That's right, that's right, it's just a discussion. Don't be so angry, it's not good to create misunderstandings."

Elder Hei sipped his tea and agreed, "That's right, everyone is here to protect Qing Si County, don't cause internal strife."

At this time, the three were united.

Having calmed down, You Sisi also realized that she had almost spoken carelessly just now.

She knocked off Tian Erjun's hand covering her mouth, glared at the three of them, and walked out in anger.

"Eh? Lord You, why are you leaving? The matter hasn't been resolved yet."

"That's right, Lord You, such an important matter, the Chief Qingyi can't be absent."

Leaving these voices behind, You Sisi quickly left the meeting room.

Seeing this, the North Guardian of the Lie Huo Sect spread his hands towards Tian Erjun. "The Chief Qingyi is gone, Qing Si County is now Lord Jun's one-man show. Lord Jun, what do you think should be done about Ye Baiyi's matter?"

"...I'll listen... I'll listen to the three of you's arrangements." Tian Erjun gritted his teeth and finally said it.

"Good! Since Lord Jun agrees, then let's start discussing how to set up the defense line next." The North Guardian clapped his hands together happily.

Obviously, the cooperation between Qing Si County and the sects had only just officially begun at this moment.

...

You Sisi walked along the road, feeling upset. Her mind was recalling what Jing Yan had said to her about four or five days ago when everyone rescued Lord Han and the others and were chased by the Coffin-Pulling Weird, escaping from the underground stronghold together.

"Lord You, Lord You, you can't kill Captain Lin and Little Xue Dou, and Lord Han either!"

"I didn't say I was going to kill them."

"But your eyes betrayed you. You might not dare to touch Lord Han, but you clearly want to get rid of Captain Lin and Little Xue Dou!"

"...Little Xue Dou has already turned into a Weird twice. Captain Lin's Weird Eye is completely possessed by a Weird. For the safety of Qing Si County, either they leave, or I'll deal with them personally."

"I knew it, I knew it! But no! You can't do that!"

"Why?"

"Because... because... because of Brother Ye!"

"Him? Ye Baiyi? What's wrong with him?"

"Oh dear! I can't take it anymore! Lord You, I'll only tell this secret to you alone, you must not let a third person know!"

"What secret? About Ye Baiyi?"

"Yes, it's about Brother Ye! Actually... actually, actually, he, he likes you!!"

"…Ah?"

"Lord You is really slow, haven't you noticed? Brother Ye has been so actively performing in front of you. There is certainly a factor of saving people in this, but more, it's wanting to perform in front of you!"

Wanting to perform in front of you! Wanting to perform in front of you! Wanting to perform in front of you!

The echo repeated three times, reverberating in her mind.

"Re, really?"

"Really, really! I am the worm in Brother Ye's stomach! I know exactly what he's thinking!"

"He... why, I and he seem..."

"Brother Ye noticed you a long time ago! When he was still in Gu Yue Village, he declared that he would only like you in this lifetime! He can't stand any other gaudy women at all! You don't know, the girls in the village cried their eyes out for this, and the village flower even tried to kill herself for him!"

"I... am I that good?"

"Of course! Brother Ye doesn't sleep day or night for you. When he went to Mo Village, a Mountain Captain pestered Brother Ye, but Brother Ye was single-mindedly devoted to you and loved no one but you! Later, when he arrived at Mo Village, Fire Captain also admired Brother Ye very much, but after knowing that his opponent was you, Thousand Thread Sword You Sisi, she withdrew in disappointment, admitting her inferiority."