This was a reasonable explanation, but it was clear from everyone's expressions that they wouldn't believe it so easily. In the Southern Continent, where conspiracy theories were prevalent, anyone who believed that Boundless Sea didn't have a single bit of selfishness wouldn't be able to survive until now.
"Since you're so cautious, why are you saying that our Ling Yi is a heretic just because of some groundless nonsense?" Below the stage, Qi Wenhan scoffed and sneered. "And your logic doesn't make sense at all. If he and Wu Bao Liang are both evil cultivators who escaped from the Three Pavilions of North Island, then why would they come all the way to this South State Escort Agency Event to fight to the death? Do you think everyone is as stupid as you?"
Boundless Sea couldn't help but be furious at being mocked by a junior like Qi Wenhan. However, he suppressed his anger and didn't directly attack. He said maliciously, "This is a matter between heretics. If you want to know, you'll have to ask them themselves. If I were to guess, it's most likely because he practices the same mental cultivation method as Wu Bao Liang, so he silenced them to hide his identity as a heretic …"
"You're slandering me!" Qi Wenhan was furious. Boundless Sea was determined to convict Ling Yi of being a heretic. He wanted to kill him with just a few words. He was sinister and malicious!
"Hmph, I think you're the one who's spouting nonsense. You don't even know that a heretic managed to become one of the higher-ups of your escort agency. Even now, you still dare to publicly protect a heretic. Do you really think that our Southern Continent Escort Agency Alliance can't deal with your Heaven's Equal Escort Agency?" Boundless Sea glared at him coldly.
Qi Wenhan couldn't hold back his anger anymore. Even his father, Qi Mingyuan, clenched his fists. The entire Heaven's Equal Escort Agency was united against a common enemy. They just needed to give the order and they would fight on the spot. Magic Cold Plaza was in a state of panic, as if a storm was brewing.
Right at this moment, among the representatives of the Chamber of Commerce beside the judging panel, someone suddenly stood up. He cleared his throat and interrupted in a clear voice, "Can everyone listen to what I have to say?"
Everyone's eyes immediately focused on this person. Some sharp-eyed people recognized him at a glance. This person was the newly appointed shopkeeper of the Hong Merchant Association's Arc Branch, Honest Chai!
As the second largest Chamber of Commerce in the five great Heaven-Stage Islands, the Hong Chamber of Commerce was a force that could not be ignored no matter where it went. Businessmen paid particular attention to harmony and wealth. Not to mention the huge financial resources under its command, just the various forces and relationships it had with it was enough to make anyone fearful.
Offending the Hong Chamber of Commerce. It was absolutely not as simple as offending a Chamber of Commerce. It was practically equivalent to offending a large number of top-notch powers, and there was no lack of super overlords that occupied an island.
As a result, even though Honest Chai was just a small branch shopkeeper, his presence here represented the entire Hong Chamber of Commerce. His every word and action represented the Hong Chamber of Commerce's attitude. Even Boundless Sea didn't dare to look down on him. He could only lower himself and fawn over him.
After all, including the Four Seas Escort Agency, more than half of the business of the escort agencies in the South Continent came from these chambers of commerce. The Hong Chamber of Commerce, as one of the most prominent, was their financial backer. If they didn't serve this rich man well, wouldn't they have nothing to eat in the future?
Seeing Honest Chai suddenly stand up, Boundless Sea's heart suddenly thumped. He had a bad premonition, but the symbolic meaning of the other party's identity was too great, so he did not dare to forcefully interrupt him. He could only tactfully say, "Shopkeeper Chai, could I trouble you to wait for a moment? Business matters can wait until we have dealt with our family's scandal. Let's discuss the business in detail after that. "
"Chief Escort Hai misunderstands. What I want to talk about isn't business. It has to do with young hero Ling Yi's identity. " Honest Chai glanced at Boundless Sea. Without waiting for him to speak, he immediately turned to everyone and announced, "There is something that everyone might not know. I represent the Hong Chamber of Commerce to clarify that young hero Ling Yi is our Hong Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Vice Chairman."
Honorary Vice Chairman? The crowd erupted once again. Everyone's faces were filled with shock and disbelief. This ordinary-looking Ling Yi was actually the Hong Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Vice Chairman?
With this kind of status, no matter where he went, he would be a true big shot. Truly, you can't judge a book by its cover!
However, at the same time, everyone had the same question in their hearts. Why would such a big shot run over to fight for the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency? Did he have nothing better to do after eating his fill? The thoughts of big shots were truly unfathomable …
While everyone was still in shock, Boundless Sea was completely dumbfounded. In the investigation report on Lin Yi a few days ago, there was no mention of this guy having such a dazzling halo?
With the status of Hong Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Vice Chairman, normal people would definitely want the whole world to know about it. But this guy, from start to finish, didn't say a word. It was as if he couldn't see the light of day. F * ck, how could there be such a low-key monster in this world!
"Everyone, think about it. Our Hong Chamber of Commerce is open for business. How could we let a Heretic become our Honorary Vice Chairman?" Honest Chai looked at Boundless Sea with an unfriendly gaze.
Even though he was a coward, Lin Yi was his benefactor and benefactor. In the future, he would still need to rely on Lin Yi and Hong Zhong's protection. That bastard Boundless Sea actually dared to slander him in front of everyone. If he didn't say a word, then he would really be ungrateful.
With this, the situation was completely reversed. Everyone looked at Boundless Sea with doubtful gazes!
Previously, when Qi Wenhan had proven that Lin Yi was a disciple of the Northern Island's Three Great Pavilions, Boundless Sea could still say that Wu Bao Liang was also a disciple of the Northern Island's Three Great Pavilions. But now, Honest Chai had proven that Ling One was the Hong Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Vice Chairman. He couldn't say that Wu Bao Liang was also the Hong Chamber of Commerce's Honorary Vice Chairman, right? Even if Boundless Sea had a hundred guts, he wouldn't dare to make up such a rumor …
On the other hand, Lin Yi, seeing Qi Wenhan, Qi Mingyuan, and Honest Chai stand up for him at this crucial moment, not hesitating to shed all pretense of cordiality with Boundless Sea, made him feel gratified.
But in reality, even if Qi Wenhan and the others didn't do this, Lin Yi alone was enough to prove himself. The reason why he had remained silent was because the more intense the situation became, the more humiliated Boundless Sea would be!
Even though the Heaven's Equal Escort Agency could rise, as the old hegemon, the Four Seas Escort Agency's prestige still remained. Right now, Lin Yi wanted to trample on this little bit of prestige and make Boundless Sea the laughingstock of everyone. If that happened, then he wouldn't have any prestige to speak of.
And Boundless Sea dared to have crooked ideas against him today. It was destined that he would be humiliated. (To be continued)
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