The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1398: Chapter 1397: Killing Two Birds with One Stone

Chen Qingqing nodded and reminded Wang Junyi, "Be careful in the future, don’t speak carelessly, otherwise, you might not even know how you died."

Wang Junyi chuckled and immediately leaned closer to Chen Qingqing, shamelessly asking, "Auntie, are you worried about me?"

"Hmph, yes, I’m worried about you, people like you, dying would be a waste of land." Chen Qingqing said irritably.

Wang Junyi’s face fell, and he didn’t know what to say.

Su Changfeng reached out and patted Wang Junyi’s shoulder, saying, "With your limited abilities, you shouldn’t be chasing girls. Really, there’s no need to trouble yourself."

"Chasing girls? What does that mean?" Wang Junyi asked.

"This... never mind, with your IQ, I guess you wouldn’t understand." Su Changfeng shook his head helplessly.

Wang Junyi: "..."

Bu Chen was right, two days later, people from Chenguang Hall arrived.

This news was also immediately conveyed to the noble families and sects.

When elder Hua Qingyao from the Qingluan Sect, located a hundred miles away from Wanhua Mountain, learned of this news, she hurriedly looked for Sect Master Baili Luoyuan.

"Sect Master, something has happened!" Hua Qingyao rushed over. Although the Qingluan Sect isn’t considered a top-tier sect within Xingluo Territory, they’re decent. Learning about the establishment of Changfeng Sect and the special support it received from the Emperor caused a great sense of crisis in Hua Qingyao’s heart. She felt their Qingluan Sect’s status couldn’t be maintained.

"What’s happened? Why so panicked? You are an elder, what would the disciples below think if they saw this?" Baili Luoyuan looked helplessly at Hua Qingyao who had rushed in and said.

"You know about Bu Chen appearing in Fengming City, right? Originally, the noble families and sects were still guessing why he came. Now we finally know." Hua Qingyao said.

"What happened?" Baili Luoyuan asked.

"The Emperor has already recognized Changfeng Sect and specifically sent people from Chenguang Hall to serve as elders at Changfeng Sect to help train their disciples." Hua Qingyao said.

Baili Luoyuan frowned. She was naturally aware of Bu Chen’s appearance in Fengming City, and she originally speculated about his motives. Now it seemed her earlier guesses were all wrong.

"Sect Master, why does the Emperor hold Changfeng Sect in such high regard? He even personally assigns experts from Chenguang Hall as elders, who will dare to compete with Changfeng Sect in the future?" Hua Qingyao was full of concern.

Baili Luoyuan said nothing, silently pondering the Emperor’s motives. She didn’t believe the Emperor would be so kind as to offer such treatment to Changfeng Sect.

Logically, the Emperor should be wary of Su Changfeng, so why would he actively support him?

"This matter certainly isn’t that simple." Baili Luoyuan said.

"Sect Master, the facts are right before you, don’t you believe it? I think the Emperor’s action is to flatter Changfeng Sect. It looks like Changfeng Sect’s status in the noble families and sects will overshadow everyone." Even though Hua Qingyao had a favorable impression of Su Changfeng, even a bit of admiration would not be an exaggeration, but this did not stop her from complaining. After all, the Emperor’s actions were highly unfair to them.

It is important to know that establishing a sect is no easy feat. They went through immense hardships, gradually climbing their way up. Their Qingluan Sect managed to become one of the top three sects at great cost.

As a result, Changfeng Sect emerged suddenly and immediately received such attention from the Emperor. It might eventually join the ranks of the top three sects, making their Qingluan Sect’s status precarious. How could Hua Qingyao not worry?

"Those elders sent over are all from Chenguang Hall, right?" Baili Luoyuan suddenly laughed.

"Sect Master, at this time, you can still laugh?" Hua Qingyao said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Baili Luoyuan laughed even more joyfully. She had already figured it out. The Emperor’s actions were not because of regard for Changfeng Sect but rather fear of them, so he embedded a few spies within.

"Qingyao, you’re usually smart, why can’t you figure out the Emperor’s intention now?" Baili Luoyuan said.

"I can’t figure it out? Isn’t the Emperor trying to curry favor with Changfeng Sect?" Hua Qingyao said.

"Think carefully, the elders at Changfeng Sect are all from Chenguang Hall. Do you think they would betray the Emperor?" Baili Luoyuan asked.

"Certainly not." Hua Qingyao said matter-of-factly, "What good would come from betraying the Emperor? How dare they?"

"So, haven’t you realized the Emperor’s intention yet?" Baili Luoyuan asked with a smile.

"The Emperor’s intention?" Hua Qingyao looked at her puzzled, seemingly unable to comprehend.

Baili Luoyuan sighed helplessly. Hua Qingyao, who had always been smart, was confused about this matter. Could it be because of Su Changfeng?

"The so-called elders are just spies placed next to Su Changfeng, haven’t you understood yet?" Baili Luoyuan had no choice but to explain.

Hua Qingyao’s eyes widened suddenly: "That’s right, these people are sent by the Emperor to monitor Su Changfeng. They can even undermine Su Changfeng’s authority. The Emperor actually guards against him!"

Baili Luoyuan sighed and said, "You’ve finally figured it out, I thought our Qingluan Sect’s elder had finally gone senile."

Hua Qingyao laughed awkwardly, her expression a bit embarrassed: "Sect Master, I just momentarily couldn’t wrap my head around it, hehe."

"Is that so? Or is it that concern caused confusion? I wonder whether you care about our Qingluan Sect or Su Changfeng?" Baili Luoyuan raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Sect Master, you’re wrong! Of course, I care about Qingluan Sect, why would I care about Su Changfeng?" Hua Qingyao said matter-of-factly, seeing Su Changfeng as just a temporary obsession. What she truly cared about was naturally the Qingluan Sect.

Hua Qingyao had grown up in Qingluan Sect, later began cultivating to become a master and elder. Such feelings are not something anyone can replace casually.

"I know." Baili Luoyuan was just teasing her. She naturally trusted Hua Qingyao.

"Sect Master, the Emperor’s actions can be seen as killing two birds with one stone, right?" Hua Qingyao said with a smile.

"Our wise and intelligent elder has finally returned, you’re right. The Emperor’s actions are indeed clever. While everyone thinks Changfeng Sect challenges his authority, he uses a reason that Su Changfeng cannot refuse to place his people in Changfeng Sect and have them serve as elders, alongside reminding everyone that no matter how powerful Changfeng Sect becomes, it’s still under his control." Baili Luoyuan said.

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