"Don't you understand? Do you really not understand? This is only a situation that Supreme Cloud has deliberately created! "Ling Xiaozui sucked in a soft breath, his gaze unusually distant and deep.
"You and Yun Yang have only known each other for a short time. Supreme Cloud has his own way of doing things, there's no need to create a gap." Ling Xiaozui said, "The reason we feel this way is all because of him."
"What do you mean?"
"All along, since we first met, Supreme Cloud has always been the weaker party in front of you and me. Now, we've acknowledged that we're on equal footing. Is that true? "
"More than that." Dugu Chou chuckled humorlessly. "Now, I always feel like I'm centered around him."
"All along, while we've been helping him, we've also been receiving benefits from him in return. Have you ever seen anyone reaping without sowing or simply receiving without putting in any effort here with Yun Yang? "
"Hmm … I really haven't. Everyone has their own responsibilities, doing their own things. Even when they occasionally cross paths, there's no chaos at all. "
"That's right. Including us. We have been helping him all this time. Even though our original intention was to help him advance, we did not ask for anything in return. However, he has been repaying us in all kinds of ways, including sparring with us … Do you think that he really needs it as badly as we think? Is he the only one who's improved through sparring? "
"Hmm?"
"Other than the first time, he did need to consolidate his cultivation base and refine his martial skills, but the sparring twice a day after that exhausted him to the point of exhaustion. It's not necessary for him."
"I can say without reservation that what he's consolidating is only his foundation, but what we've received is a limitless path forward. Every aspect of our bodies, cultivation methods, and deific consciousness have improved because of it. These benefits are absolutely unnecessary for him. Twice the work but half the effort!"
"Hmm, that's true."
"Come to think of it, we've long accepted his grace unknowingly, leveling both our positions to the same level."
"Including this time, when he asked us to annihilate the School of Kismet State, we had to deal with it, but he promised us all the benefits of the School of Kismet State. He didn't touch a single drop of it himself. "
"On the surface, this is what we deserve. We've annihilated the entire School of Kismet State. Who else could those things belong to if not us? "
"But if he goes with us, can you swallow your pride and snatch something from a junior? Moreover, he was standing on the righteous side. As long as he went, at least eighty percent of these things would be his! Do you approve of this arrangement? "
"It's not just approval. It's fine even if they all end up in his pocket. Hmm … If that's the case, it's not unreasonable to say that these things were given by him. "
"Yes, but this isn't enough. It's not enough to compensate for our help in dealing with the Four Seasons Tower and Ximen Huanyu today. That's why he took out the Eastern Amethyst."
"I'll make up for all the favors and debts in one go! In fact, it's much more than that! "
"Another result of this action is to establish his new position. His address has changed from 'Senior' to … Brothers. As for us, we don't feel that it's out of line. We only feel that it's appropriate. "
"He never takes the initiative to give anything to anyone for no reason, but he will never mistreat anyone who helps him. This is Yun Yang's way of doing things. Just like how he gave me the Rainbow Fairy in the past, it's still within this logic. "
"Maybe he did it intentionally, maybe he didn't, or maybe I've over-interpreted it today … but there's indeed an extreme balance around Yun Yang!"
"You'll get what's yours; it's just wishful thinking even if you think about what's not yours."
"Such an ability is too heaven-defying."
"Supreme Cloud of the Nine Supremes, Supreme Think Tank of the Nine Supremes, he truly lives up to his name!"
"Unknowingly, he's become everyone's core," Dugu Chou exclaimed.
"Thinking further, this includes the four popinjays of the four noble families. Although they eat, drink, and play every day, none of them dares to neglect Yun Yang's orders. There's also Fang Mofei, Lao Mei, and the rest … they all have their own duties. Sometimes, they'll get it in advance, but they'll never get it for free. "
"We'll still have a lot of time to spend together in the future." Ling Xiaozui concluded, "This is an extremely balanced and well-behaved person … Perhaps he hasn't realized it yet, but sometimes, we can't take advantage of our seniority. I'm increasingly convinced of Gu Chaliang's words. The oracle of Heaven's Telling is indeed flawless."
He had said a lot, but the last sentence that seemed to be a sigh was what Ling Xiaozui truly wanted to say today. It lingered for a long time.
Dugu Chou was silent for a moment. It was obvious that he had understood something but he did not want to say it out loud.
"Let's go." Ling Xiaozui changed the topic immediately. "Let's settle the School of Kismet State as soon as possible and return to the capital. I guess … the day of Yun Yang and the Four Seasons Tower's final battle is not far away. We can't miss this battle. Perhaps, this will be our last battle in this world."
"Alright. However, Old Ling, I feel that Yun Yang's handling of the School of Kismet State is a little unexpected. "
"You mean … why didn't he consider using the method of driving the tiger to swallow the wolf?" Ling Xiaozui asked with a smile.
"That's it. Even I feel that the School of Kismet State's power can be completely used to deal with the Four Seasons Tower. Why didn't Yun Yang think of it? "
"There must be another reason behind this. We're not the think-tank. Why should we think so much?"
Ling Xiaozui guffawed as he soared through the clouds like a bolt of lightning, moving as fast as the wind.
…
The higher-ups of the School of Kismet State were all executed and the school was annihilated. However, the storm they had stirred up was far from over. At least, the Residence of Yun was still crowded with people, sweating profusely and overcrowded!
A gust of wind hovered in the sky for a while, observing for a moment before it left.
At this moment, Lao Mei was the only one left in the Residence of Yun with a bitter face. Well, he was not really the only one. There was also a group of newly recruited guards scattered all over the place in charge of receiving and guiding the visitors.
However, this welcoming task was extremely tedious and troublesome.
Yet, they could not lose their temper, not even the slightest inappropriate expression could be seen.
As long as they did not receive the guests properly, they could be considered to be putting on airs and oppressing others with their authority. At the heart of the storm, the slightest bit of disturbance could cause a great deal of trouble in the future!
As for the others … the four noble young masters were the first to see the opportunity, escaping with their guards at once. Fang Mofei and Bai Yixue, master and disciple, could no longer continue after the first day of receiving the guests and disappeared without a trace. Yun Xiaoyao had been staying in the palace for the past few days and did not return home. Bao'er had followed him to the palace for a short stay as well.
Ji Lingxi had gone to stay at Shangguan Lingxiu's house as well. Although Lady Ji was delighted that her sweetheart was popular, admired, and respected, the degree of greeting was far beyond what she could bear. Besides, her staying here was too big of a target.
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