Chapter 363: Turn of events (Part )

"Why do I feel a little confused by what Master Jinwu said?" Liu Xunyi replied calmly, "What does it mean to use both kindness and force? What does it mean to avoid the real issue and attack the false? I hope Master Jinwu can explain it clearly."

"I don't know what method you used to allow Qingcheng, Emei and other major sects to be attacked at the same time. I don't know how you captured Xu Fu from the Lu Mansion and let him come here to spread alarmist rumors." Jin Fuyu said calmly, "But whether the news is true or false, it is actually not important. On the contrary, the more you do, the more it shows that the Xianwang Mansion and Jueqing Valley are in cahoots with each other and are secretly colluding."

Xunzhen raised his eyebrows and asked, "What do you mean, Master Jinwu?"

"Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst." Jin Fuyu smiled, "We are in Jiangzhou. Even if what Xu Fu said is true, you are too far away to reach us. Even if we rush back, I'm afraid it will be a drop in the bucket. But for Jueqing Valley, the result is completely different. If we stay to help Kunlun Sect, Jueqing Valley will die. If we leave, Kunlun Sect will be in danger. As a fellow martial artist, how can we stand by and watch? Jueqing Valley claims to have ambushed hundreds of disciples outside Xunyang Tower, but I don't believe it! Over the years, Jueqing Valley has always been low-key and has rarely had the opportunity to recruit soldiers. I'm afraid that all the people in the valley together are less than one or two hundred. How can there be hundreds of people? If you don't believe it, you can just invite them in. At worst, we can fight to the death. Everything is just as they said just now. Who will win is unknown."

When Jin Fuyu said this, Leng Kongyang felt relieved. The worry that had been lingering in his heart disappeared in an instant, and he echoed loudly: "Master Jin Wu's words are full of love and every word is precious. We will never be fooled by the villain, and we will not lose our composure because of the farce just now!"

"That's right!" Leng Yiyi said, "Even if we have to rush back to the sect to help, there is no need to rush tonight. As long as we work together, we can raze Jueqing Valley to the ground overnight."

"Your Excellency's impassioned speech is a bit too much." Xunzhen looked around at the hesitant people and said with a smile, "Jinjianwu is willing to risk its life to win over Kunlun Sect. But why would other sects do such a thankless and loss-making business? Is it just because of a word from Master Jinwu?"

"What a clever little girl." Jin Fuyu laughed, "You actually used a trick of sowing discord on me, Jin. Haha... Since you suspect that I am forcing others, I will do you a favor and speak frankly. Anyone present who wants to leave can say goodbye at any time. I and Sect Master Yin will never stop you. Moreover, I dare to guarantee with my own life and property that no matter what you decide tonight, it will not affect the relationship between your sect and Jinjianwu."

Jin Fuyu's words immediately stirred up a great uproar in everyone's heart. While they secretly breathed a sigh of relief, they were also moved by Jin Fuyu's "deep understanding of justice". For a moment, they were in a dilemma and hesitated.

The smile on Xunzhen's face gradually froze. She had wanted to use her eloquence to alienate the relations between the various factions and Jinjianwu, but she did not expect that her aggressiveness would become a stepping stone for Jin Fuyu, allowing him to take the opportunity to win people's hearts while resolving the crisis.

"Master Jin has said this, I'm afraid that even those who want to leave would not dare to leave now." Liu Xunyi said in a deep voice, "No one dares to easily bear the stigma of being afraid of death and retreating in the face of danger. Just as I said that the Xianwang Mansion has never colluded with Jueqing Valley, I'm sure no one believes it."

"Even if you say something fantastic, the truth will never change." Jin Fuyu nodded. His attitude of not being able to change anything made Liu Xunyi feel powerless.

"Every grievance has its perpetrator, every debt has its creditor! The root cause of this is the personal grudge between Kunlun Sect and Jueqing Valley." Xunzhen didn't want to dwell on a topic that had already been lost, so he suddenly changed the subject and pointed the finger at Yin Baimei, saying sternly, "Master Yin, you have heard what Wuqing Swordsman said just now, and you know everyone's thoughts and attitudes. Instead of us arguing with each other, it's better for Master Yin to make the decision."

"That's right!" Gong Qing pondered, "After all, we are just helping out, and the Kunlun Sect is our main sect. Whether to fight or not is entirely up to Sect Leader Yin."

Although Gong Qing's words were high-sounding, he actually hoped that Yin Baimei could recognize the current situation and not drag innocent people into it. After all, except for the Golden Sword Dock, other sects had no intention of fighting with the Jueqing Valley.

Back then, when Jin Fuyu summoned the troops from various factions for support, he had personally promised that they only needed to increase their momentum and did not need to draw their swords to help. Now, if the situation was not forced, Jin Fuyu would never break his promise and enrich himself, or even force others to do something against their will.

In fact, Jin Fuyu knew very well that the situation tonight was like a gambling game. He and Liu Xunyi were the two parties in the gambling game. Jin Fuyu's chips were Qingcheng, Emei, Teng Clan, Tang Clan, Lu Mansion, and Qin Clan. Although he was somewhat reluctant, he had no choice but to place the bet for Jin Fuyu's sake.

On the other hand, Liu Xunyi's bargaining chip was originally only the precarious relationship between Kunlun Sect and Xianwang Mansion. However, Jueqing Valley was forced to stand on the same side with it for self-protection, thus raising the stakes, and the gambling game became suspenseful. If Liu Xunyi relied on himself alone, he would definitely lose tonight.

Right now, the key to determining the outcome of this gamble does not lie in whether Xu Fu's news is true or false, nor in who is stronger between the disciples of the eight major sects and the disciples of Jueqing Valley, but in the center of this unexpected vortex, the leader of Kunlun Sect, Yin Baimei.

On one side is Jin Jianwu, who tries to win over the king but "does anything to get him". On the other side is Xian Wangfu, who has known the king for many years but "turns sides at the last minute".

Both sides have their own advantages and disadvantages, and each has its own merits, and there are also things that make Yin Baimei dissatisfied. But this is how the world is, "using" and "being used" are everywhere, and friends and enemies are often just a thought away.

"Head!"

Seeing Yin Baimei's worries and difficulties, Yin Hefeng couldn't help but sigh in his heart. However, the matter had come to an end and there was no way to avoid it. He could only harden his heart and whispered, "Everyone is waiting for you to speak."

"Master Yin, I have not hesitated to gather heroes from all walks of life to help you. I believe you have seen my kindness and loyalty." Jin Fuyu said calmly, "If you retreat tonight, I will lose all my face. I hope Master Yin will put the overall situation first and not let me and the heroes become meddlesome 'outsiders'."

Jin Fuyu's words were like a sharp sword piercing his heart, causing Yin Baimei's heart to tremble. His slightly trembling old eyes stared at Jin Fuyu, who was speaking righteously, and he slowly said, "Master Jin, I will never forget your kindness." "Master Yin!" Liu Xunyi saw that the situation was not good, and hurriedly said, "In fact, Kunlun martial arts and Jueqing Valley's martial arts have many similarities. I also know a little about this. Not long ago, Jueqing Valley's master strictly ordered his subordinates not to take any of them. If you reveal even a word of the secret, you will be killed without mercy. However, today she ordered Tang Afu to come here, willing to be frank with Master Yin. Isn't this Master Yin's original wish? Do you have to make a scene with corpses everywhere and blood flowing like a river before you are satisfied? I am not talented, but I dare to swear before the heavens, the earth, the sun and the moon that this matter is not "stealing the master" as Master Yin speculated, but there is another hidden story. I firmly believe that as long as Kunlun Sect and Jueqing Valley are honest with each other, they will be able to end peacefully without bloodshed!"

Liu Xunyi's words were like a shout, making Yin Baimei dazed and confused. He seemed extremely tired, and turned his head to look at Liu Xunyi, saying word by word: "Master Liu is brave and wise, I admire you."

"Master, what are you still hesitating about?" Leng Kongyang was anxious and urged, "On one side are fellow martial artists, and on the other side are heretics in the martial arts world. We..."

"Shut up!" Before Leng Kongyang could finish his words, Yin Baimei waved his hand impatiently and said in a deep voice, "Who is the leader of Kunlun Sect? I don't need you to tell me what to do!"

Being scolded by Yin Baimei in public, Leng Kongyang felt embarrassed and could not help but laugh dryly twice, then retreated aside in silence.

"Master, what should we do?" In the lobby, Liao Chuan held the hilt of the knife tightly in his right hand and asked calmly, "What if the old man refuses to make peace? Should we take the initiative?"

"Don't mess around!" Liu Xunyi warned without even turning his head. "Jin Fuyu's people are not easy to mess with. The people of Jueqing Valley are not friendly either. Don't think that Wuqing Swordsman is one of us just because he stands with us. Once the fight starts, we might be attacked from both sides."

"What should I do?"

"Watch the situation and wait for the right opportunity to act!"

The oppressive atmosphere made Lu Yao unable to hold back, and hesitantly asked, "Master Yin, what are you planning?"

"Hefeng, what do you think?" Yin Baimei ignored Lu Yao's question and asked Yin Hefeng, "We have reached the point where we must choose between the Xianwang Mansion and the Jinjianwu."

"Lord Luo stood up for Jueqing Valley, disregarding our friendship for many years. He is not a good friend. Although Lord Jinwu stood up for us in name, he actually had selfish motives and might be trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife..." At this point, Yin Hefeng couldn't help but look bitter and shook his head, "I am old and ignorant. I can't see clearly the truth of both sides, let alone how to choose. This is related to the rise and fall, honor and disgrace, and even life and death of the Kunlun lineage. I am incompetent, and I ask the master to make the decision. No matter what the master chooses, we, the disciples of Kunlun, are willing to live and die together and sacrifice our lives!"

"That's it!"

Yin Baimei smiled calmly, and the gloom on his face gradually dissipated, replaced by a proud look of confidence.

Seeing this, Jin Fuyu and Liu Xunyi's eyes froze at the same time, and their hearts became increasingly tense.

"In fact, I have already made up my mind about what to do today." Yin Baimei bowed his hands and apologized, "Everyone, when I was arguing with Sect Master Liu just now, I told a lie because of my anger. I hope you can forgive me."

"Lies?" Hui Qiu asked suspiciously, "What lies?"

"What I said, 'Tonight's banquet is not only a banquet of thanks, but also a banquet before the war', is a lie." Yin Baimei said in a loud voice with a frown, "The truth is: Tonight's banquet is not only a banquet of thanks, but also... a banquet before farewell!"

As soon as Yin Baimei said this, the whole audience was in an uproar.

Jin Fuyu narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked in a tone that was neither angry nor angry: "Master Yin, what do you mean by this?"

"I have made up my mind. Family disgrace is family disgrace after all, and it is not appropriate to make it public. Thank you, Master Jinwu, and all my friends in the martial arts world for your generous help. I am grateful. As for the expedition against Jueqing Valley, let's put it aside for now. Please put family affairs first and go back early to help the head and the family master solve their problems."

After saying this, Yin Baimei glanced at the dumbfounded and bewildered crowd. He ignored Jin Fuyu's meaningful look and clasped his hands together, saying, "Later, I have to make peace with Jueqing Valley. Please forgive Kunlun Sect for not hosting you well. Please do as you please!"

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(End of this chapter)