Chapter 1264: Resolution

Chapter 1264: Chapter 1264: Resolution

Under the rebuke of Lin Daozi, everyone in the Infinite Thunder Sect lowered their heads to avoid the scrutinizing gaze. Seeing no one responding, Lin Daozi then turned to Pei Yan with a smile and said, "Junior Brother Pei, do go ahead and investigate! Today, I’ll stay by your side and see who dares to defy the orders of my Master."

Having said that, Lin Daozi turned to Situ Maocai and asked, "Elder Situ, your Infinite Thunder Sect wouldn’t do something so foolish, would it?"

"Dare not! The order of the Spirit Lord will naturally be obeyed by us." Seeing Lin Daozi step up, Situ Maocai knew Feng Tianhe had provided him a way out, also clearly conveying the will of the Spirit Lord. At this point, he dared not obstruct, waving his hand to let people step aside and clear a path, but still stood at the gate, glanced at Pei Yan, and finally sighed, looking helplessly at Lin Daozi, "We don’t dare to obstruct the search, but let it be known that the previous conflict was purely a misunderstanding! I hope Daozi can mediate to spare my disciple, retract the spells, and let my junior brother be relieved from this ordeal."

"Uh~ This~, Junior Brother Pei, what is your view?" Lin Daozi pondered momentarily after hearing Situ Maocai’s request, then turned to Pei Yan to inquire.

"You can let this Elder go, but don’t even think about your disciples! I’ve already said no one can save them today, not even if the heavens come down. Situ Maocai! I’ll tell you clearly that I’m already being lenient! You can ask your disciples how many disobeyed the Spirit Lord’s order and resisted the Divine Martial Guard. I’ve only selected a few of the most defiant ones for punishment, leaving the rest for your Immortal Palace to handle!" Pei Yan bluntly refused.

Situ Maocai’s expression was uncertain upon hearing this. It wasn’t that he didn’t believe Pei Yan, as the captured disciples were among the sect’s outstanding mid-level disciples and also among the most loyal ones. Their loyalty prevented them from easily following orders without seeing a Sect Elder. Their exceptional abilities allowed them to rally others with just a call.

Thinking of their impending demise, Situ Maocai felt a pang of heartache and offered another condition after a brief contemplation, "You may not release my Elder, but I am willing to exchange our Thunder Pattern Pill for the lives of my disciples."

"Tributor Situ, my brother!" At this moment, the Second Elder Wu, who had been blasted into the courtyard by Zheng Jia Ru, covered his chest and moved to the door. Upon hearing Situ Maocai’s words, he couldn’t help but step forward to advise angrily.

"Shut up! I have plans! I’ve examined your brother’s injuries, merely superficial. We’ll figure a solution!" Situ Maocai said, glancing at Pei Yan and smiling, "However, the injury suffered by the elder beside Pei Yan is not so easily resolved. Our Infinite Thunder Sect’s Thunderous Finger has harmed his meridians. Without this Thunder Pattern Pill to resolve the injury for him, he’ll suffer from meridian numbness for the next decade or more. Forget making progress in strength, even his lifespan will significantly shorten! Pei Yan, you don’t want to see this, do you?"

After these words, Pei Yan’s face turned unpleasant. Calmly, he approached Yu Xueli, intending to check the old gentleman’s pulse, only to see Yu Xueli wave his hand to wipe the blood from his mouth, then laughed heartily, "Merely superficial? Seems I’ve been underestimated! True, compared to Xiaogu’s varied abilities, my ability is merely like one of his. But this ability has accompanied me for decades! Hahaha, if Yue Yong can develop his abilities in a unique style, why can’t I, Yu Xueli?"

As he spoke, Yu Xueli reached out towards the Elder Wu lying on the ground, beckoning. The Elder Wu, who had been motionless from suffering, immediately reacted to his gesture, convulsing violently once before laying still.

"My ability can be as grand or as subtle as dust. During the battle, he had protective energy that I couldn’t penetrate, but once it broke, with every breath, he inhaled a microscopic glue particle. Thousands to tens of thousands of these entered his system with each breath. If I wish it, these particles will swell over tenfold instantly, joining to form blockages in his blood vessels, rendering even a celestial immortal dead instantly! Hahaha, trying to use me as a weak point to threaten my juniors? That has to be a trade-off of equal value!"

"Master, your wisdom is unmatched, please don’t be excited, let me check your injuries." Yu Xueli’s words relieved Pei Yan, confirming that these elders weren’t to be underestimated. Pei Yan stepped forward, holding Yu Xueli’s wrist to examine his injuries while complimenting him. Afterward, he glanced coldly at Situ Maocai, "Situ Maocai, consider carefully. You don’t just have an Elder in my hands. I initially didn’t want more trouble; the lesson to Chao Zimin was to return the hostility to your Infinite Thunder Sect. It seems he doesn’t need to stay alive now!"

"This!" Situ Maocai found himself in a dilemma. He couldn’t gauge whether Pei Yan’s words were bluffing, but based on his past behavior, he might indeed do such things when crazy. He might fail to protect these disciples’ lives while losing two Elders as well.

At this moment, the peacemaker Feng Tianhe stepped forward again, mediating with a resigned persuasion, "Everyone is working for the Spirit Lord, catching tonight’s culprit is the priority. Aren’t we giving the culprit even more time to escape by delaying here? The conflict between both sides arose from misunderstanding, not deep-seated enmity, so let’s each take a step back. Elder Situ, offer the Thunder Pattern Pill, Pei Xiaoyou, please be benevolent and release Elder Chao, and have the gentleman by your side retract his divine power, how about that?"

After examining Yu Xueli, Pei Yan found that Situ Maocai hadn’t lied, although Yu Xueli had started healing his injuries immediately, the residual force of the Thunderous Finger clung stubbornly. While he could help dissipate this force, it might leave some aftereffects.

For the safety of the elder and not wanting to make a mortal enemy of the Infinite Thunder Sect, Pei Yan, feigning reluctance, responded with a wry smile, "Elder Feng, you know I, Pei Yan, never do deals at a loss, but I’ll agree to a two-for-one because you asked! Fine! I, Pei Yan, will concede once more and do this unprofitable trade if Situ Maocai ensures my elder’s internal injuries are completely healed."

Seeing this, Feng Tianhe looked to Situ Maocai. At this point, what could Situ Maocai do? His old friend had given him multiple outs, and if he didn’t comply now, he’d be missing the final chance. Resignedly, Situ Maocai could only nod in agreement, "Since Junior Brother Feng has spoken, I’m willing to turn weapons into jade and silk and handle this matter as Junior Brother advised!"