Chapter 1293 - The Traitor’s Past

Qin Naihe seemed to have forgotten his pain when he heard these words. Just as he was about to agree, Si Wuya moved to stand in front of him and said, “I have a few words that I’m not sure if I should say…”

Si Wuya’s earlier words had made Qin Renyue speechless. However, he could not deny that Si Wuya’s words were extraordinary. Since Lu Zhou was standing next to him, he could only say, “Please speak.”

“Venerable Master Qin,” Si Wuya said politely. He bowed before he continued to say, “First of all, I disagree with what you said. Qin Moshang’s matter can’t just come to an end just because you said so. If Qin Moshang had only launched a sneak attack on my master, it would have been too big of a deal. After all, it’s just like an ant trying to shake a tree. However, he sent a 14 Chart ghost servant to attack us before he personally led three experts to the 12 Sects of Cloud Mountain and held the people there hostage. Many disciples of Cloud Mountain died and hundreds of people were injured as a result of his actions. How can this matter end here? You’re a high and mighty Venerable Master so you know that the overall strength of the red lotus domain is far weaker than that of the green lotus domain. If Venerable Masters can bully the weak, can’t my master do the same? If my master didn’t arrive in time and Qin Naihe didn’t stop Qin Moshang, I’m afraid the thousands of disciples of the 12 Sects of Cloud Mountain would’ve died. The lives of the strong are precious, but are the lives of the weak worthless?”

Qin Renyue’s expression turned slightly unnatural when he heard these words.

While Si Wuya spoke, he had been paying attention to the changes in his master’s expression. When he saw that his master’s expression remained the same, he continued to say, “Second, Qin Naihe has already joined the Evil Sky Pavilion. Whether he leaves or not is up to master. If he leaves without permission, the Evil Sky Pavilion will regard him as a traitor.”

Qin Naihe was stunned by these words. While Qin Renyue spoke to him, he had forgotten that he had already joined the Evil Sky Pavilion.

Si Wuya continued on his momentum and said, “Finally, your Qin clan’s first and second elders have repeatedly provoked the Evil Sky Pavilion. They destroyed our Sky Martial Academy’s formation, injured the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion, and destroyed Qin Naihe’s Birth Chart. If it weren’t for Qin Naihe, the people of the Evil Sky Pavilion would’ve been killed by Qin De. With all this said, how can Venerable Master Qin just decide to put an end to this matter? You didn’t even ask for my master’s opinion.”

Qin Renyue’s frown deepened. At this moment, he realized the situation was much more serious than he had imagined.

Si Wuya bowed to Qin Renyue and took a step back. Then, he looked at Qin Naihe and said, “Brother Qin, I’ve said everything I can and should.”

Then, Si Wuya retreated to the side as though he had nothing to do with what was going on.

Qin Naihe. “…”

At this moment, there were two people who were the most upset: Qin Renyue and Qin De.

Qin Renyue had always thought this matter was only about Qin Moshang’s death. He had thought things through and had accepted everything. However, it seemed like the matter was far from over. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He finally lost his temper and cursed angrily, “Bast*rd!”

Everyone was taken aback.

“Moshang had really crossed the line!”

Qin De was frightened by these words.

“I thought Moshang was just immature. I assumed that he would change when he matured. I didn’t expect him to be such a bast*rd! I’m willing to apologize to Brother Lu regarding this matter. As for the dead and injured disciples of Cloud Mountain, please tell me how I can make compensation! As long as it’s within my capability, I’ll definitely fulfill it!” Qin Renyue said in a clear voice.

Everyone present nodded. Their expressions were ones of approval.

As expected of the Venerable Master of the Qin clan, he was righteous and was able to distinguish right from wrong. If it were Tuoba Sicheng, he would likely twist the facts, shirk the responsibility, or even kill to silence people.

Lu Zhou said, “I have a good relationship with Nie Qingyun, the Sect Master of Cloud Mountain. However, I can’t make decisions for him regarding this matter. It’s best if you discuss this with him.”

“Thank you,” Qin Renyue said. Then, he turned to look at the projection in the air and called out in a deep voice, “Qin De.”

Qin De started. He trembled as he bowed. “V-venerable Master…”

“Destroy one of your Birth Charts and apologize to Pavilion Master Lu,” Qin Renyue said decisively.

Qin De. “…”

Initially, Qin De was rather certain that Qin Renyue would only lecture him or ground him so he could reflect on his mistake at most. He did not expect he would have to pay with one of his Birth Charts. What he could not understand the most was the fact that he was dealt such a heavy punishment while Qin Naihe, the traitor of the Qin clan, got away relatively unharmed.

Alas, Qin De was unaware of how furious Qin Renyue was at this moment.

Currently, in Qin Renyue’s heart, he completely blamed the first and second elders for Qin Moshang’s death and mistakes. Moreover, there were many times when he wanted to meet Qin Naihe and Qin Moshang in the past, but he was fooled by the two elders.

“Qin De, what are you waiting for?” Qin Renyue asked as he raised his voice.

“I…” Qin De’s hands trembled. He raised his hand and stared at it for a long time. He could not help but feel indignant.

Lu Zhou felt that Qin Renyue and the Qin clan were rather reasonable people. The more reasonable they were, the higher the chance of them becoming allies. Hence, it was not too good to overdo things. He was about to speak to stop Qin De when a burst of maniacal laughter rang in the air.

Qin De clenched his hand into fist as he laughed. “I’ve had enough!”

Qin De cursed angrily, “Venerable Master Qin, you’ve gotten senile! You’re an old fool!”

Qin Renyue’s expression darkened.

Qin De continued laughing as he said, “You want me to destroy the Birth Chart that I’ve painstakingly activated? Are the years of contribution to the Qin clan that I made nothing in your eyes?”

Lu Zhou, the people from the Evil Sky Pavilion, and Yannan’s disciples did not expect a drama to unfold at this moment.

Meanwhile, Si Wuya reacted quickly. He drew a few lines behind his back with his finger before he ignited a talisman.

At the same time, Yan Zhenluo sent movements from one of the talismans at his waist. While everyone’s attention was focused on Qin De, he discreetly read the message that Si Wuya sent: stall Qin De. Following that, he maintained his expression and casually moved to Lu Zhou’s side before quietly handing Si Wuya’s message to Lu Zhou.

Lu Zhou glanced at the message before he destroyed the message in his hand. He naturally could guess Si Wuya’s intention. Si Wuya was likely worried that Qin De would go crazy out of desperation and start a massacre.

On the other hand, Qin Renyue did not think about all these things. He could no longer suppress his anger as he roared, “How dare you! I told you time and time again not to make a move without consulting me. What do you take my words for? Do you remember me telling you to discipline Moshang strictly?”

Qin De chuckled, unmoved by these words. “Do you know how to corrupt and destroy someone? The answer isn’t to kill them. On the contrary, it’s to give them whatever they want, support them unreasonably, and spoil them until they’re beyond redemption.”

Qin De continued with his shocking revelation. “Everyone by his side was meticulously arranged by me. His food, clothing, accommodation, and everything else were all arranged by me as well. I gave him everything he wanted, and I praised him to the sky. That idiot was very happy with my treatment. Whenever you scolded him, he would come to me. I was his safe haven. Everything was within my grasp until you sent Qin Naihe. Fortunately, it was too late by then.”

Qin De continued to laugh like a madman again.

Qin Renyue was so irascible with anger that he instinctively raised his hand and launched a palm seal.

Swoosh!

The palm seal harmless passed through the projection in the air.

Qin De smiled smugly.

At this time, a core disciple of the Qin clan, who could no longer suppress his anger, rebuked loudly, “As the first elder of the Qin clan, how could you do such a thing? The Qin clan has always treated you well!”

Qin De raised his hand.

Buzz!

An astrolabe appeared before everyone’s eyes. They were stunned when they saw the astrolabe. Apart from 17 Birth Charts that were flashing brightly, they could see a distinct dim Birth Chart! This meant that Qin De was one a Venerable Master!

Swoosh!

Qin De put away his astrolabe before he asked, “Are you satisfied with this answer?”

Qin Renyue said, “I really didn’t expect you to keep this matter in your heart.”

Qin De spat on the ground upon hearing Qin Renyue’s words. He said resentfully, “If you didn’t insist on doing that, I wouldn’t have lost a Birth Chart. I would’ve been the second Venerable Master in the Qin clan!”

“…”

Everyone sighed heavily at this turn of events.

Qin Renyue asked, “And then?”

“So, from now on, I’m no longer a member of the Qin clan. This means there’s no reason for me to obey your orders!” Qin De said.

“You dare!” Qin Renyue barked as his expression darkened.

Alas, the duo was too far apart. One was in the green lotus domain, and the other was in the red lotus domain.

Qin De said, “Don’t provoke me! Otherwise, I’ll bury the entire Evil Sky Pavilion with you!”

Then, Qin De turned to Lu Zhou who had been silent all this time. He cupped his fists together slightly and said, “Pavilion Master Lu, in order to protect myself, I have no choice but to offend you.”

Then, Qin De flicked his sleeve and vanished.

The projection was cut off..