Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
It was Lin Shuangyue who had called the man over to help mediate between Jiang Chen and the Thunder God Sect. What was interesting was that Lin Shuangyue had asked him a while ago, long before Jiang Chen met her in the Extreme Doctrine Martial Arts Club with Master Luo Chengâs identity.
As Jiang Chen thought about it, he remembered that Ai Liang had stated then that Jiang Chen was acting recklessly and had fixed the date of negotiation with them.
Lin Shuangyue hadnât mentioned anything then, and Jiang Chen didnât expect that she would be this considerate. Afterward, Jiang Chen had learned about the lover-snatching scheme, and it could be said that a kind woman like her got just reward.
What was quite interesting was that the person invited by Lin Shuangyue had such a high-profile. His name was Yun Zhongke, and he was a Martial Emperor. He assumed that Jiang Chen had arranged to negotiate with the Thunder God Sect just because he was aware that Lin Shuangyue would help him. That was why Yun Zhongke treated Jiang Chen arrogantly.
At first, when Yun Zhongke witnessed the confusion apparent on Jiang Chenâs face, it seemed that he looked down on him. âThe Star Venerable Realm is divided into nine layers,â Yun Zhongke said, âand itâs also the case for Martial Emperor Realm. Iâm at the peak of the Martial Emperor Realm, and besides the Thunder God Sectâs Master, there isnât anyone in the Thunder God Sect who wonât give me due respect.â
Yao Yuntong assumed that this was all part of Jiang Chenâs plan, and she thought it was pretty good. But, after she saw Yun Zhongkeâs manner, she wasnât as confident in it as before.
Jiang Chen wanted to ask Yun Zhongke to go back, but he was aware that if he did so, the man would certainly fly into a rage.
âLetâs set off then.â
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongke revealed a proud look and took the lead toward their meeting place with the Thunder God Sect.
âIt turned out that this is the plan.â When the people observing them from the dark saw Yun Zhongke, they understood Jiang Chenâs plan. As long as such a man was present, they could resolve any issue as long as it wasnât grave. However, Yun Zhongke was known for his bad temper, and it was really a wonder how Jiang Chen had managed to get him to come.
The Spiritual Pleasure Restaurant was one of Sky Reaching Cityâs most famous locations, and it was reserved by the Thunder God Sect for the entire day. All of the Thunder God Sectâs influential members were present in a room on the top floor, and Ai Liang could only stand and wait with them.
There were only three people sitting in the room. One of them was the elder who had obstructed Ai Liang in the past, and he was the Thunder God Sectâs Deputy Master, Tian Lei. Tian Lei was sitting in the middle, and his status was higher than that of the others, while his power was also the greatest.
âYun Zhongke is on his way!â The news was transmitted to them from outside. Those people were faster than even Jiang Chen!
âYun Zhongke?â The three people sitting there furrowed their brows. They were all surprised by this.
As for Ai Liang, delight appeared on his face. If it was just Yun Zhongke alone, he was quite confident about this matter.
âAre you ready?â Tian Lei asked.
âThe formation masters invited by us are all waiting on every floor.â
âThis is Sky Reaching City, and I donât believe that he would dare to bombard this place as he did the All Saints Sect.â
It seemed like this dayâs negotiation would be advantageous to the Thunder God Sect. This should have been a matter of course, but the Thunder God Sectâs members in the room still couldnât help but heave a sigh of relief.
âThis guyâs ability doesnât amount to more than this,â they thought inwardly.
After a short while, they got another piece of news. Yun Zhongke had already arrived at the Spiritual Pleasure Restaurant, and both Yao Yuntong and Jiang Chen were following him.
The Thunder God Sects members were standing before the gate, and they all looked at them while wearing a vicious look.
âWell?â Yun Zhongke glared at them, the aura of the Martial Emperor Realm frightening those he was looking at. Yun Zhongke snorted coldly, strode forward, and entered the restaurant.
âDonât say anything. Just keep your cool. Itâs enough that you are here.â After they went upstairs, Yun Zhongke instructed them how to behave.
âOkay!â Jiang Chen said.
Jiang Chen looked at Yao Yuntong, who was next to him, and he noticed that she assumed that Yun Zhongke was the way he came up with to deal with this dayâs affair. Jiang Chen wanted to explain this matter, but after he gave it a thought, he felt like it would be more interesting to leave her in the dark.
They quickly reached the top floor and stepped into the negotiation room.
Just then, Jiang Chenâs eyes met Ai Liangâs. Intense hostility could be felt from both of them. Ai Liang didnât mock him and just fiddled with his messy hair. It was obvious that the worst was yet to come.
âWell?â When Yun Zhongke witnessed the people in the room, he was startled and curbed his arrogance.
âYun Zhongke, will you speak for him?â Tian Lei asked bluntly. He had no intention of beating round the bush.
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongke recalled the questions he directed at Jiang Chen while they were still in the tavern, and he experienced for himself how Jiang Chen must have felt then.
âThatâs right.â Yun Zhongke was still resolute and showed no fear.
Deputy Sect Master Tian Lei looked at Jiang Chen and Yao Yuntong and curled the corners of his mouth up to reveal a smile.
It seemed like they wouldnât suffer any grave issues on this day, and they would manage to deal with this matter.
âState your conditions,â Tian Lei said.
âGive this woman her freedom back. That is what she deserves,â Yun Zhongke said.
Jiang Chen and Yao Yuntong were both surprised by this, and they felt like this elder was someone they could depend on. âHowever, she will obviously get rid of her Lightning Method and wonât be a Lightning Methodâs inheritor any longer,â Yun Zhongke quickly continued.
Upon hearing this, Yao Yuntong had an intense reaction, and she looked at Jiang Chen who was next to her. She wanted to see whether Jiang Chen shared her opinion.
Ai Liang laughed heartily, and said, âElder, it seems like those people arenât willing to accept this.â
Yun Zhongke turned around and looked at them. Quietly, he asked, âWasnât this your request?â
âGiving back the Yao familyâs father and daughter their freedom, and preventing the Thunder God Sect from intervening in their lives.â Jiang Chen didnât lower his voice to answer Yun Zhongke. âThose are my requests,â he said bluntly.
When Jiang Chenâs voice echoed around the room, the Thunder God Sect started laughing out loud, while Yun Zhongke was so infuriated that his face became gloomy.
âA woman canât become a Lightning Methodâs inheritor! That is common knowledge. Since she violated such a rule, she committed an unforgivable crime. Iâm trying to give her another chance, yet, you are still unable to tell good from bad.â Yun Zhongke started criticizing them angrily.
âYun Zhongke, donât get angry. I had no intention of accepting your request anyway,â Tian Lei said suddenly.
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongke slapped the table angrily, and shouted, âWonât your Thunder God Sect give me due respect?â
âEven if we donât give you due respect, what can you do? Do you know who we have invited to discuss this matter? You still dare to slap the table?â
After Tian Lei spoke, a certain aura appeared in the room, and everyoneâs expression changed drastically.
âA Saint! Is this a Saintâs aura?â Yun Zhongke turned pale, fright apparent on his face.
âDid your Thunder God Sectâs Master come here personally?â
âIâm not the Thunder God Sectâs Master.â A playful voice echoed around the room, while a Sacred Lord walked over.
âYoung master Leng Xin?â Yun Zhongke recognized the person and was stunned.
âYun Zhongke, do you still want to meddle in this matter?â Tian Lei asked him.
âI didnât expect it to be like this,â Yun Zhongke explained quickly, It was only now that he had realized that this affair was graver than he expected.
As a matter of fact, one couldnât blame him because Lin Shuangyue didnât know that Yao Yuntongâs father was captured by the Thunder God Sect. She also didnât know that the Thunder God Sect wanted to capture Yao Yuntong just to force her father to obey them.
Yun Zhongke had just assumed that this matter was limited to the fact that a woman a learned Lightning Method in secret and violated the Thunder God Sectâs rules.
âYou are really foolish! Why donât you quickly admit your mistake and beg forgiveness?â Yun Zhongke indicated Jiang Chen and Yao Yuntong as he shouted loudly.
âHahaha!â
Upon witnessing this, Ai Liang couldnât stop himself from laughing out loud. He really found this matter quite funny!
âJiang Chen, is this the bargaining chip you prepared for the negotiation?â Ai Liang asked loudly once he had managed to compose himself.
Jiang Chen wasnât interested in what Ai Liang had to say and just looked at Yun Zhongke. He said, âElder, are you standing on our side, or on the Thunder God Sectâs side?â
Upon hearing this, everyone present felt like Jiang Chen was acting like a fool.