Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 1777 - 1797: Should We Also Kidnap Some Hostages?_1

Chapter 1777: Chapter 1797: Should We Also Kidnap Some Hostages?_1

When Zhao Yuan saw Lin Chen, it was outdoors, but Liu Qingshan solemnly led Lin Chen into the Main Hall of the Sect, where he was enthusiastically and respectfully received.

Xi Junshan, the Sect Master of the Hundred Calamities Sect, was already waiting in the Hall.

Lin Chen was well aware, it wasn’t him whom they respected, but the Immortal Palace.

Even though the Immortal Palace was being passive, even with the disappearance of Yao Xiong, it was still the Immortal Palace, the highest order in the entire Immortal Domain.

Being an envoy of the Immortal Palace, if they didn’t give him face, it would mean they didn’t give face to the Immortal Palace.

At this critical juncture, when the Immortal Palace was about to re-establish its authority, if they were to behave thus, they could possibly end up like a chicken killed to scare the monkey.

After some pleasantries, Lin Chen began to listen to the detailed accounts of the whole incident.

Due to geographic reasons, Hundred Calamities Sect and a branch of the Azure Dragon Clan in the north were quite close to each other. Thus, conflicts over territory and various interests were inevitable, and frictions occurred frequently.

Some time ago, Hundred Calamities Sect discovered a Spirit Vein in the continuous mountain range in the north. It was a Gaseous Spirit Vein of medium quality, but it was quite abundant.

It’s needless to say, a Spirit Vein would greatly benefit a sect. The Hundred Calamities Sect was overjoyed, quietly modified it, and dispatched disciples with potential to cultivate in the Spirit Vein to enhance their strength.

Bai Mo, though he didn’t join the sect long ago, could ascend to immortality in the barren area where spiritual Qi was sparse. Each of them was a promising cultivation seed, not to mention Bai Mo’s high comprehension. He comprehended various Cultivation Techniques and created the Startling Cicada Technique. He was considered an unparalleled genius. Hundred Calamities Sect attached great importance to Bai Mo and directly accepted him into the inner sect.

This time, the disciples who went into the Spirit Vein for cultivation included Bai Mo. They also sent powerful individuals from the sect to protect them. However, somehow the news about the Spirit Vein was leaked and the Azure Dragon Tribe in the north found out.

The Dragon Clan and the Human Clan were arch-enemies, battling all the year round. Now for the Spirit Vein, they naturally wouldn’t let it pass.

The Azure Dragon segment Tribe attacked the Spirit Vein, killed two people, seriously injured a few more and captured all warrior monks from the Hundred Calamities Sect who were cultivating in the Spirit Vein.

This batch of disciples were highly regarded and talented in the sect. Hundred Calamities Sect also attached great importance to them, being hesitant to attack the enemy for fear of hurting one’s loved ones. For now, they did not dare to fight openly and are in negotiations, hoping to save the disciples safely.

"How many were captured in total?"

Liu Qingshan replied: "Eighteen people, fifteen disciples, and the other three are our junior brothers."

Lin Chen frowned, "How are the negotiations going?"

Liu Qingshan sighed: "Not well, they are pressing hard. Not only do they want us to abandon the Spirit Vein land and promise not to have any designs on it in the future, they also want us to pay a large indemnity in Spirit Stones..."

Lin Chen did not comment and just asked: "What is the Sect’s viewpoint on this?"

Liu Qingshan showed a hard-pressed expression: "Special Envoy Lin, we find this a difficult issue. We have been fighting the Dragon Clan ceaselessly, and we have always been adversaries. We discovered and developed the Spirit Vein. It should belong to us inherently, but now they are asking us to give up the Spirit Vein. That’s completely unreasonable."

"Cultivators do not talk about reason but strength. I understand that perfectly. If our Hundred Calamities Sect does not have combat capabilities, we can only swallow our insult silently. But we clearly have strength which is not inferior to them. Why should we yield?"

"Not to mention this attack came suddenly from them this time. They killed two of our brothers and captured our people. This has already become a blood feud. If we choose to retreat, doesn’t that acknowledge our inferiority, a capitulation? Won’t that make us lose face in the Hundred Calamities Sect?"

Sect Master Xi Junshan spoke earnestly: "Special Envoy Lin, Bai Mo is a junior that we highly value. Although he hasn’t joined the Hundred Calamities Sect for long, his cultivation potential has already been exhibited. Additionally, his combat talent is more formidable. He can learn any cultivation technique after one lesson, and he is capable of integrating and improvising. He is one of our focus nurture objects."

"Given any opportunity, we would certainly want to save him. But this matter concerns the sect’s honor... "

Lin Chen intercepted: "Since they launched a surprise attack, captured our people, disrespected the martial virtues, we should return the favor by using a similar method."

Xi Junshan startled a bit: "Special Envoy Lin, do you mean?"

Lin Chen replied: "They capture our people as hostages, want to force us into submission, we become hesitant to attack the enemy for fear of hurting our loved ones, and with strength, we dare not initiate a war. Why not just change our method and plan a surprise attack on them. Capture a few hefty hostages. Then, we can negotiate normally and won’t be completely subjected to their control."

Xi Junshan’s eyes brightened: "We did have this idea, but we fear a botched operation could make things worse..."

He originally worried that Lin Chen cared about Bai Mo’s safety and would pressure the Hundred Calamities Sect into agreeing to the Azure Dragon Tribe’s demands. However, Lin Chen unexpectedly didn’t even mention a word about this and directly proposed to attack the Azure Dragon Tribe and capture their people as hostages.

This approach was extremely aggressive!

No matter what, Xi Junshan heaved a sigh of relief. He spoke the whole truth; he also wanted to save his disciples, but if in order to save the disciples, the dignity of a sect was trampled, who could withstand it if someone captured the disciples of the Hundred Calamities Sect like that again?