Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 792 - 38 I Won’t Let You Down! [Two in One] _3

Chapter 792: Chapter 38 I Won’t Let You Down! [Two in One] _3

"Hold on." Elder Cang Qiu raised his hand slowly after hearing him speak and pointed at Jing Wuya, "You all can leave, but he stays."

Jing Wuya, who had been half-dead, saw Elder Cang Qiu and sparks of hope gleamed in his eyes.

Empress Feng turned her head and glared at him. He quickly averted his gaze and acted helpless and pitiful.

"We fight to the death here for this paltry gain, and you say he stays?" Empress Feng turned to Elder Cang Qiu again, "And why, is he your father?"

"This matter here was never your place to interfere. I won’t hold you accountable for overstepping your boundaries. However, The cause of this turmoil must be investigated by Penglai. This instigator, you naturally can’t take him away." Elder Cang Qiu’s voice was cold and firm. "If you don’t leave him behind, you won’t be leaving either."

"Hmph—" Empress Feng started rolling up her sleeves when she heard this, seemingly agitated.

"Master, Master..." Chu Liang hurriedly held her back.

He could probably guess why Elder Cang Qiu insisted on keeping Jing Wuya.

General Yu Bo had been behaving tyrannically in Fuyao Country for many years, holding equal status with the monarch, yet he was never overthrown. In this sphere of influence of Penglai, there was only one possibility.

That was, he had made sufficient offerings to Penglai.

Although from Penglai’s perspective, they certainly hoped for peace in Fuyao Country so they could have a stable source of resources and disciples. But Penglai being such a huge structure with a much more complex power structure than Shu Mountain, not everyone could be selfless.

Like Elder Cang Qiu, who was in charge of the Immortal Sects of the islands in the Eastern Sea. If Jing Wuya could bribe him handsomely, ensuring that he also acknowledged Penglai as his father figure, Elder Cang Qiu naturally wouldn’t mind turning a blind eye and ignoring his actions.

Even if Jing Wuya succeeded in usurping the throne, the control Penglai had over Fuyao Country would not change.

And Elder Cang Qiu would secure many benefits for himself.

Just like two insects in a cricket cage, regardless of which one wins or loses, in the end, the one who benefits would still be the master, Penglai. They do not care about these matters.

But if Jing Wuya fell into Shu Mountain’s hands, once these deeds were known to outsiders, Penglai’s scandal might be exposed.

Especially that of Elder Cang Qiu himself.

However, this made Chu Liang even more eager to hold onto Jing Wuya. The tense relationship between Shu Mountain and Penglai was almost laid out in the open now, there was no need for any more concessions at this moment.

A person like Jing Wuya was a treasure to any Righteous Path sect. In a way, he might be as valuable as Immortal Yuan Lu was previously.

Thus, he puffed up his chest, shouted loudly: "The internal strife of Fuyao Country has put the monarch in peril and I happened to rescue him. I came to the palace to apprehend the villain this time after the Fuyao Country Monarch sought my help. While it’s true that the Eastern Sea is the territory of the Penglai Upper Sect, Fuyao Country is ultimately not your private property. If I were to stand by and do nothing, Jing Wuya would gain power and who knows how many innocent soldiers and civilians would lose their lives. Elder Cang Qiu, our involvement from Shu Mountain is to save these people’s lives, not to challenge the prestige of Penglai. The authority for us to step in is not given by Penglai, but by the people of Fuyao Country!"

"You sure are glib." Elder Cang Qiu stared at Chu Liang, paused for a moment, then suddenly bellowed, "Han Lingshou, come here!"

A booming shout like thunder, Han Lingshou who had been watching from a distance, not daring to approach, shuddered suddenly. He hurried forward and said, "Immortal Master Cang Qiu!"

His demeanor made it easy to see the intense fear he had for the people of Penglai in his heart.

This wasn’t limited to the monarch alone, everyone in Fuyao Country revered, feared, and yearned for Penglai. This was a bizarre psychological state formed under many years of dominating control.

Elder Cang Qiu barely glanced at Han Lingshou and asked each word pointedly, "Young Hero Chu said he once saved your life, and his intervention was due to your request for help. Is this true?"

"This..." Han Lingshou glanced at Chu Liang and Elder Cang Qiu, a look of dilemma and unease filled his eyes.

From an emotional perspective, he naturally leaned towards the people of Shu Mountain.

Although they had only met by chance, Chu Liang bravely stepped in to save his life and helped him remove the cancer that Jing Wuya was from the country. He was indeed the savior of both him, Han Lingshou, and Fuyao Country.

But...

Han Lingshou looked towards the citizens of Fuyao Country at the outer perimeter.

As the monarch of this island country, his lack of ambition was not without Penglai’s influence. Had he, too, not been a passionate young man once?

But it wouldn’t work.

This was Fuyao Country.

Too far from Celestial Country, too close to Penglai.

But there was also the sentiment from Xue Lingxue on the Shu Mountain. If he didn’t tell the truth, would Miss Xue look down on him?

Han Lingshou looked at Xue Lingxue, her gaze was also filled with anticipation.

Ah...

His admiration for Miss Xue was certainly from the heart, but the fear of Penglai was deeply ingrained in his bones. For the monarch of Fuyao Country, this was almost a hereditary illness.

What Elder Cang Qiu was asking him was very clear. He knew that this monarch was nothing more than the loyal hound of Penglai, trying to persuade him to get rid of the Shu Mountain people.

How could he possibly voice the truth?

But...

Han Lingshou suddenly turned his head.

Not far away, Lin Bei was giving him an encouraging gaze.

Upon meeting Lin Bei, we hit it off instantly and became close friends. Though our time together was short, it felt like a soulful resonance.

If Brother Lin Bei were here, what would his choice be?

Would he actually betray his benefactors and behave cowardly out of fear of death?

That’s right, Brother Lin Bei.

I won’t let you down!

Good brothers, value loyalty!

Elder Cang Qiu had made up his mind about this. To Penglai, the Monarch of Fuyao Country was like a sheepdog, always obedient throughout generations. Thus, regardless of the truth, he believed that Han Lingshou would say what he wanted to hear.

But after Han Lingshou hesitated for a moment, right when he seemed about to compromise, with a mere turn of his head, Elder Cang Qiu was surprised to see a fervent glow suddenly radiating from his eyes, as if he was filled with a certain power.

Elder Cang Qiu looked over and noticed all this for the first time. All he saw was a Shu Mountain disciple with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

What was so peculiar about this person?

Then he saw Han Lingshou stand tall and answer loudly, "Indeed, it is true!"