Chapter 466, Could It Be Him?

Translator: Silavin

 

This time, Dai Qingshan brought over two hundred Outer Disciples from the Northern Depths Sect, but in just one day, he had lost nearly half of them. If news of this were to reach the Sect, his position as Deacon would likely be in jeopardy.

 

It was not that he did not want to avenge those disciples, but this matter clearly indicated that a powerful cultivator was deliberately targeting members of their Northern Depths Sect!

 

Though Dai Qingshan did not care about the lives of the Xiang Family guards, he could not afford to lose any more of the disciples he had brought out.

 

“Deacon Dai… this must be the work of Zhao Wengting and his Zhao Family!” Xiang Renhan paused his steps and said with furrowed brows.

 

“They wouldn’t dare!” Dai Qingshan shook his head, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he asked, “What was the name of that Human Grade Alchemy Master who defeated Qingquan last time?”

 

“I heard Zhao Wengting and the others address him as Master Qin, but we aren’t entirely clear about his full name…” Xiang Renhan quickly cupped his hands and replied.

 

“Master Qin…” Dai Qingshan frowned, repeatedly murmuring these words. In a certain moment, his pupils suddenly contracted as three characters flashed through his mind. [Qin Yichen!?]

 

“It can’t possibly be him!” As soon as this name came to mind, Dai Qingshan hastily shook his head and muttered.

 

“Master…” Seeing Dai Qingshan talking to himself, Xiang Zidi felt a trace of unease in his heart for some unknown reason.

 

If Dai Qingshan were to change his mind at this point, it would be nothing short of a catastrophe for their Xiang Family!

 

“Don’t worry, since I’ve agreed to preside over your wedding, we won’t return to the Northern Depths Sect until after your wedding ceremony is completed.” Dai Qingshan frowned but still forced himself to say.

 

He had accepted Xiang Zidi as his disciple precisely because of the latter’s talent. Xiang Zidi’s potential was comparable to some Core Disciples, which was why he was helping the Xiang Family to such an extent.

 

…

 

In Positively Tranquil City.

 

Countless people were shocked to discover that after losing several batches of disciples, the Northern Depths Sect disciples had all retreated to the Xiang Family residence. Nobody wearing Northern Depths Sect attire could be seen patrolling the city anymore!

 

This was undoubtedly a sign that the Deacon had backed down!

 

Seeing that someone could make a Northern Depths Sect Deacon make such a decision, countless people secretly speculated about what formidable figure could possess such terrifying deterrent power.

 

After the Northern Depths Sect disciples withdrew to the Xiang Family Residence, those bloody scenes ceased to occur.

 

This made Dai Qingshan secretly sigh in relief. It seemed that some Northern Depths Sect disciple must have inadvertently offended a powerful cultivator, which had triggered such retaliation.

 

[It definitely could not be that Qin Yichen. If it was him, wouldn’t he have already stormed in by now?]

 

On the fourth day after the Northern Depths Sect disciples’ retreat, the day of Xiang Zidi’s wedding finally arrived at the Xiang Family Residence.

 

On this day, the spacious courtyard of the Xiang Family was crowded and extremely lively. The courtyard, adorned with lanterns and decorations, exuded a festive atmosphere.

 

The unpleasantness of the past few days seemed to have been swept away completely.

 

In the main hall of the Xiang Family, luxurious tables and chairs were arranged, seating leaders or representatives from nearby cities and even some Minor Sects.

 

These Forces usually looked down upon the Xiang Family, yet they all attended now, solely because of the white-haired Elder seated at the head position in the Xiang Family’s hall, Dai Qingshan!

 

At this moment, Xiang Renhan, standing slightly below Dai Qingshan, had a face full of joy as he continually greeted the arriving guests.

 

From outside, announcement after announcement kept coming as various Forces arrived to present gifts and curry favour with Northern Depths Sect.

 

Looking at the hall full of guests, the smile on Xiang Renhan’s face grew increasingly pronounced. Within a hundred kilometres, besides the Xiang Family who had curried favour with the Northern Depths Sect, no one else could command such influence!

 

“Zhao Family Patriarch of Positively Tranquil City has arrived!” Amidst the clamour, an announcement suddenly rang out. Hearing this, the noisy hall momentarily fell silent.

 

Any Force with even a basic intelligence network would know that the Xiang Family had used forceful means to snatch Zhao Yaorou, who was about to enter Ten Corner Alchemy Manor, from the Zhao Family!

 

Hearing this announcement, Xiang Renhan’s eyes narrowed slightly. After exchanging glances with Dai Qingshan, he puffed out his chest and personally went down to welcome the guests at the entrance.

 

“Old Zhao, you came in person!” Before reaching the door, Xiang Renhan called out with a smiling face to the group entering the hall, led by Zhao Wengting. He extended both hands towards Zhao Wengting.

 

However, Zhao Wengting was unmoved by this warm gesture. He merely glared angrily at Xiang Renhan. If looks could kill, his gaze would have transformed into countless sharp swords, tearing the smiling Xiang Renhan to pieces.

 

“Come, come, please take a seat inside!” Despite Zhao Wengting’s attitude, Xiang Renhan, though displeased inwardly, still kept up appearances and gestured toward a table, smiling.

 

“No need to sit. Xiang Renhan, quickly return my Daughter to me!” But at this moment, an unexpected scene unfolded. Not only did Zhao Wengting show no intention of moving towards the seats, but he loudly demanded.

 

Hearing these words, the originally noisy hall immediately fell silent. The leaders and representatives of numerous Forces turned their gazes toward Zhao Wengting and Xiang Renhan, all bearing the attitude of spectators awaiting a good show.

 

The enmity between the Xiang Family and Zhao Family was no secret. Now that the Xiang Family had curried favour with the Northern Depths Sect and snatched away the Zhao Family’s hope for rising prominence, who could accept such a thing?

 

However, the current Xiang Family had a genuine Northern Depths Sect Deacon presiding over them. This was not something a mere Positively Tranquil City’s Zhao Family could afford to provoke.

 

“Haha, you must be joking. The union between your Daughter and my Son is voluntary on both sides. There’s no question of returning anyone.” Xiang Renhan, being the old fox that he was, did not lose composure in this awkward situation. Instead, he laughed heartily.

 

“Xiang Renhan, stop this nonsense. Today, if you don’t return my Daughter to me, my Zhao Family will fight you to the death!”

 

However, Zhao Wengting showed no intention of letting things slide. Instead, he shouted with extreme agitation. The many Zhao Family members behind him also stepped forward.

 

*Clang! Clang!*

 

As they made their move, the Xiang Family guards also drew their weapons. In an instant, the originally festive hall became tense with drawn weapons.

 

Many guests retreated slightly, watching the scene with amused expressions.

 

“What are you doing!?”

 

Just as the atmosphere between both parties reached a breaking point, an angry shout suddenly emanated from the head position in the hall.

 

Under this angry shout, everyone felt their ears buzzing. Subsequently, numerous shocked gazes turned toward Dai Qingshan at the head position.

 

Had the Northern Depths Sect Deacon finally lost his patience?