Chapter 305: Keep a low profile and bide your time
Luo Tianjin's self-confidence gave Yan Wuji a vague sense of foreboding.

Before Mei Zichuan could speak again, Luo Tianjin took the lead and bowed, "Senior Huang, Senior Mei, you two have come a thousand miles just for Granny Taohua. Can you ask her to treat your son's illness?"

"Not bad!"

"Very good!" Luo Tianjin nodded and said, "A gentleman helps others achieve their goals. Although I dare not call myself a gentleman, I am willing to follow the example of a gentleman and fulfill your wishes."

Huang Yangming and Mei Zichuan were both stunned when they heard this, and they all looked suspicious. At the same time, Yan Wuji seemed to have guessed something, and his expression became a little nervous.

Huang Yangming looked Luo Tianjin up and down with a strange look, then turned to Mei Zichuan with a puzzled look, as if asking what she thought.

Mei Zichuan hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "My husband and I have always been clear about our gratitude and resentment, and we do not accept rewards without merit. It would be great if Palace Master Luo is willing to help us, but I don't know... what are the conditions?"

"Senior Mei is a man of quick words. I admire you!" Luo Tianjin said with a smile, "I am willing to facilitate this matter. The only condition is that... your son can only stay in the Xianwang Mansion for treatment and cannot leave for the time being."

"After all, you still refuse to let him go?" Huang Yangming curled his lips.

"You came here to seek medical treatment, not to save people." Luo Tianjin explained, "Whether I release you or not is not a big deal. What's more, my house has elixirs from all over the world. As long as your son needs it, I will do my best to help him."

"This……"

"Although Tiger's Den Dragon's Pond is a blessed place, after so many years, it still cannot cure your son's strange disease." Without waiting for Mei Zichuan to hesitate, Luo Tianjin added again, "This shows that your son does not have to return to Changbai Mountain for treatment. He can also stay in Luoyang. What do you two seniors think?"

Huang Yangming was doubtful and said, "We have no relationship with you, and we have a feud tonight. If we stay here rashly, there is no guarantee that you will not secretly trip us up in the future. What if you poison the food..."

"Haha..." Hearing this, Luo Tianjin couldn't help but burst into laughter and said loudly, "Senior, you are worrying too much! Although I am not talented, I am definitely not a despicable and shameless person, and I will not use any evil tricks to murder you two seniors. If you don't believe me, I am willing to swear to heaven..."

"No need!" Mei Zichuan interrupted, "The Northern Sage King is well-known and powerful. I trust him."

"So, Senior, do you agree with Luo's proposal?"

Mei Zichuan snorted coldly and said self-deprecatingly: "It has come to this. Unless we fight to the death, do I have any other choice? You are right. We came here to seek medical treatment. We don't want to cause more killings or trouble."

After that, Mei Zichuan cast a bitter look at Huang Yangming and whispered: "Old man, I know you have concerns, but it is important to cure Baoer, so... don't blame me for being reckless."

"Don't talk nonsense, old woman!" Huang Yangming's face straightened, pretending to be unhappy, "What's wrong with you? As long as I can cure Bao'er's illness, what's the difference? Not to mention staying in the Xianwang Mansion, even if it costs my life, I will not look back, and I will never say a word."

After saying that, he changed his tone and his attitude suddenly became much softer. He smiled innocently and said, "The Central Plains is rich in natural resources, with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. There are also people who provide food and drink for us, so we are happy and free. The most important thing is that our family of three can stay together day and night. We are so lucky! We are so lucky! Hehe..."

Seeing Huang Yangming readily agreed, Mei Zichuan showed a rare smile of relief on his face.

Facing such a warm scene, Liu Xunyi was filled with mixed feelings and sighed. He was especially moved by the sentence "a family can stay together day and night".

The value of life lies in the happiness of emotions, and the source of happiness lies in family.

This section is particularly sensitive and desirable to Liu Xunyi, who lost both his parents at a young age.

"That's great!" Luo Tianjin said with a proud look on his face, laughing, "You two seniors, please rest in the mansion for one night. Tomorrow morning, I will personally introduce Granny Taohua to you."

After saying that, Luo Tianjin turned his gaze from Mei Zichuan to Yan Wuji, and the expression on his face gradually changed from complacency to indifference.

"Master Yan Ling, what will you do now that you have lost the help of Seniors Huang and Mei?" Deng Quan sneered.

"Don't forget, we have already captured Master and Disciple Tang Xuan and Ya Kun." Lin Fangda challenged, "Man proposes, God disposes. In the blink of an eye, you have gone from prosperity to decline. You have no chance of winning. Haha..."

At this moment, Yan Wuji's face was as dark as water, he said nothing, his eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something over and over again.

"Master Yanling!" Luo Tianjin's expression changed, and he said sternly, "Don't even think about taking the people from Jueqing Valley away tonight. But... I can give you a chance to escape unscathed."

"What?" Luo Tianjin's words made Deng Quan and the others change their expressions and shouted, "Palace Master, we must not let them go..."

"No need to say more!"

Luo Tianjin dismissed everyone's doubts and turned to Yan Wuji and said, "I can let you go, but Master and Disciple Tang Xuan must stay. This is the price you pay for trespassing into the Xianwang Mansion."

Yan Wuji's eyes moved slightly, and he said suspiciously: "I don't understand what Lord Luo said."

"What I mean is... I can forgive what happened tonight." Luo Tianjin said coldly, "But the premise is that Master Yanling should stop pushing your luck and be ungrateful. If you know what's good for you, take your people away immediately. Otherwise, even if it means a bloody battle, I will kill all of you!"

Luo Tianjin's last sentence was extremely powerful, his attitude was firm, his tone was tough, and his voice was loud, all unprecedented.

This statement not only surprised Yan Wuji and others, but also shocked all the disciples of the Xianwang Mansion.

According to the current situation, the Xianwang Mansion has three masters, Luo Tianjin, Deng Quan, and Liu Xunyi, and Huang Yangming and Mei Zichuan are on the sidelines. In addition, they hold Tang Xuan, Ya Kun and others as leverage to threaten them, and thousands of disciples are eyeing them with murderous intent. Their strength far exceeds that of Yan Wuji and others who are weak alone. Once the two sides fight head-on, even if the Xianwang Mansion suffers casualties, the result will be a complete victory, which is almost certain.

However, faced with a perfect opportunity, Luo Tianjin not only did not press on to pursue the victory and wipe out Yan Wuji and others, but instead chose to retreat bravely and make concessions.

This section really puzzled everyone, and many people secretly criticized it in their hearts, thinking that Luo Tianjin's move was unworthy of the reputation of "King of the North".

Liu Xunyi saw clearly what Luo Tianjin was thinking. He was not trying to compromise, but was keeping a low profile.

After all, Luo Tianjin didn't want to make enemies with the Mongols, especially during the critical period of competing for the leader of the martial arts world.

Once Luo Tianjin killed Yan Wuji, the Prince Xian's Mansion would inevitably become the target of public criticism and suffer crazy revenge from the Mongols.

By then, it was unknown whether Luo Tianjin could live safely until the next Double Ninth Festival, let alone compete for the leader of the martial arts world? If a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it. If the Xianwang Mansion attracted all the attention of the Mongols, it would indirectly help Jin Fuyu.

This is the ending that Luo Tianjin absolutely does not want to see.

Because of this, the shrewd Luo Tianjin chose to endure the humiliation and even let it go. His forbearance was only to make himself stronger in the future.

As for Luo Tianjin's insistence on keeping Tang Xuan, there were two reasons: one was to find a way out for himself, in front of all the disciples, to let Yan Wuji go naturally, which would save some face. The other was to put on a show in front of Tang Ji and Tang Xiu, and his real intention was to show goodwill to the Tang Sect in Shu.

In addition, there is another fact that can only be understood but not expressed in words.

Tang Sect is thousands of miles away from Luoyang, with high mountains and long rivers. If Tang Ji and Tang Xiu were to escort Tang Xuan alone, they would be ambushed on the way and it would be difficult to save them. If Yan Wuji really wanted to save Tang Xuan, he would definitely take action on the way, and his chances of success would be much greater than tonight.

In this way, tonight's cessation of hostilities and making peace not only fulfilled Luo Tianjin's demeanor of "showing goodwill to the Tang Clan", but also gave Yan Wuji a chance to "show favor to Tang Xuan", which was truly the best of both worlds.

The most important thing is that Luo Tianjin and Yan Wuji are both extremely smart people. They have already understood each other tacitly, but they just don't show it.

Therefore, facing Luo Tianjin's unquestionable tough attitude, Yan Wuji only hesitated for a moment, and he understood everything in his heart.

Yan Wuji pretended to be angry and said angrily, "What if I don't agree?"

"You have no other choice."

Hearing this, Yan Wuji cast a hesitant look at the embarrassed Tang Xuan, with a deep sense of entanglement in his eyes.

Seeing this, Tang Xuan's heart sank. However, due to the current situation and their respective identities, Tang Xuan could only bite the bullet and pretend to be carefree, saying: "Master Yanling has been very kind to me. It was Tang's inconsiderateness that caused you to follow me into danger. In the end, it was me who was not kind to you! Now that things have come to this, please don't hesitate, Master Yanling, just take your people away!"

"But……"

"Master Yan Ling, there is no need to hesitate. As the saying goes, 'Mountains and rivers will always meet each other'. We will meet again if we are destined!" Tang Xuan said with hidden meaning in his words.

Yan Wuji wanted to say something several times but stopped himself, and finally sighed to show his melancholy.

"Luo Tianjin." Tang Xuan changed the subject and said to Luo Tianjin, "I can stay, but can you let my disciple go? He was just following orders tonight and has nothing to do with the grudge between you and me."

"Once a teacher, always a father. I am willing to live and die with you." Li Haitang shouted with grief and indignation, "I will not leave! I will never leave you even if I die!"

"This guy hid on the roof secretly and shot arrows. Just now, he almost killed our master with one arrow. How can we let him go?" Su Tang said coldly.

Yan Wuji took a deep look at Tang Xuan, who looked dejected, and then turned his gaze to Luo Tianjin, saying in a sad tone: "Lord Luo, I agree to your conditions. Release Ya Kun and we will leave immediately."

“Master, we can’t let him go!” Liao Chuan said urgently, “That monster killed people and set fire in the front yard. Brother Xu’s injuries have not healed yet, and he was severely injured by him. Now his life is in danger. What if he…”

"Find the clothes and release them!"

Luo Tianjin ignored Liao Chuan's dissuasion and gave orders directly to Liu Xunyi.

Yan Wuji looked around, and finally bowed to Luo Tianjin, saying solemnly: "Lord Luo, I will remember your kindness today. As time goes by, we will meet again in the future!"

"Always waiting."

Luo Tianjin responded to Yan Wuji's greetings in a rather casual and even nonchalant manner. At this moment, he seemed very tired. Without waiting for Yan Wuji and the others to leave, he slowly turned around and walked towards the backyard.

"Deng Quan, you personally escort them out of the house. Luo Qi, take good care of the two seniors. Su Tang, clean up the mess. Hong Xuan, Xun Yi, follow me..."

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(End of this chapter)