Everyone looked out of the carriage and saw more than ten people standing outside the gates of Kong City. They were all either black robed High Scholars or white robed Scholars.
"What do we do?" Everyone in the carriage looked at Fang Yun.
"Let's get off." Fang Yun said as he got off the carriage. He tidied his clothes and walked forward calmly.
"It's the carriage of the Kong Family." Someone in the crowd said, and those people quickly came forward to block the carriage.
"The one wearing the dark blue Scholar robe is Fang Yun. I saw him at the meeting!" Another person said.
"We can't let him escape!"
"Murderer!"
A few young High Scholars were filled with righteous indignation as they glared at Fang Yun.
However, the older Scholars did not say a word. They looked at Fang Yun carefully as they walked forward.
Fang Yun looked at the crowd and found that he did not know most of them. The only person he had seen before was the person sitting at the Xun Family's table during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Li Fanming said softly, "You have to be careful of those Scholars. If they were all High Scholars, we would not be afraid of them. However, they have been Scholars for many years. Even if they are not as talented as us, they are better than us in other aspects. A few of them are famous in the Notre-Dame, especially Xun Long. He has studied the Sage of Xun's' Heaven and Man '. He can already cause some anomalies, much better than Xun Ye. You must not be careless. "
Fang Yun asked, "What kind of anomalies can he cause?"
"A battle of words, a storm follows. Although it's extremely weak, it's still not easy. If I was at his age, I might not be able to trigger such a phenomenon," Li Fanming said.
"He is the 'Demon Repelling Scholar' who recited 'Xun Zi' and scared off thousands of demons?"
"That's him."
Fang Yun nodded.
The two sides soon met. Looking at the attitude of the High Scholars, the two sides were like fire and water.
When the two sides were two feet apart, Xun Long smiled and said, "You have entered the Holy Ground to slay demons and barbarians. You have stepped on the Comet Promenade and competed with the demon race's Saint. You are our role models. Now, you have returned victorious. Please accept my bow. "
As Xun Long spoke, he bowed deeply with his hands clasped in front of him. The High Scholars behind him followed suit and bowed deeply. The rest of the High Scholars paused for a moment before hurriedly bowing to express their gratitude.
It was impossible for Fang Yun and the others to stand and receive such a big salute, so they immediately returned the salute. The tense atmosphere was immediately dissolved by the salute from both sides. Although the atmosphere was a little strange, Fang Yun's side was much less vigilant.
Fang Yun felt as if a herd of alpacas had trampled on his heart. This person from the Xun family was much more difficult to deal with than Xun Ye. Although Xun Ye was talented, he was too young. However, this Xun Long was over thirty years old, so he definitely wouldn't act as rashly as Xun Ye.
After both sides had greeted each other, Xun Long swept his gaze over the crowd behind Fang Yun and said, "I was ordered by the Patriarch to investigate the matter of Xun Ye's broken gallbladder. I had no choice but to do so. I hope all of you will be magnanimous enough to forgive me. I will hold a banquet to make amends another day. "
When Fang Yun heard this, he thought to himself that this Xun Long was indeed a veteran. Once again, he retreated in order to advance. On the surface, he said that he had no choice but to make amends. In reality, he was asking the others not to interfere. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be Xun Long facing him, but the Xun family's Patriarch and the entire Quasi-sage Xun family.
Everyone behind Fang Yun understood the meaning behind Xun Long's words. Although they were dissatisfied, Xun Long was sufficiently courteous and didn't have the slightest bit of arrogance. He treated others like a gentleman, so the others couldn't act rashly. They could only keep their mouths shut and watch the situation develop.
Xun Long looked at Fang Yun and said with a smile, "Handsome and elegant young man. Seeing is indeed better than hearing about you a hundred times. Xun Long greets you. "
Fang Yun returned the smile and said, "The backbone of the human race and the Grand Scholar who repelled demons. I've long admired you."
Xun Long smiled indifferently and then retracted his smile. He went straight to the point and said, "Xun Ye is my younger cousin. Since his gallbladder was broken, I naturally had to investigate thoroughly. Ancestor Xun once said, 'Benevolence, love, and kinship.' The closest people to each other were those who were related by blood. Ancestor Xun also said that there's a difference between kinship and estrangement. If I've overlooked something, it's because I'm too eager to seek benevolence. I hope Fang Zhenguo can understand. "
"Following benevolence is the duty of scholars. Brother Xun, if you have something to say, please say it." Fang Yun felt that Xun Long was more and more difficult to deal with. He immediately mentioned "benevolence" and found the highest basis for his words and actions. Unless he overturned Xun Zi, there was nothing he could do about him.
"I've already read the letter of the Kong family's Virtue. He said that when you wrote the motto, you weren't targeting anyone. You were just expressing your thoughts to vent your frustrations in the Holy Ground. I've also investigated and found that Xun Ye's words were wrong in the Holy Ground. However, the Saints have said that they won't pursue anything in the Holy Ground. Why can't you let it go? "Xun Long said.
"I've already let it go when I wrote the motto," Fang Yundao said.
"Then why was Xun Ye injured?"
"Of course it's because he didn't let it go. Otherwise, he wouldn't have accused me of harming Weng Ming and publicly announced what I obtained in the Holy Ground. "
"Oh? Could it be that what you obtained in the Holy Ground is shameful? "
Fang Yun immediately said, "Xun Long, you're open and aboveboard. Why do you have to wear clothes? Why don't you walk on the streets naked? "
"Chishang Street doesn't conform to etiquette," Xun Long said frankly.
"Then whose family's etiquette is framing?" Fang Yun asked in return.
Xun Long looked surprised and then patiently explained, "It seems that you've misunderstood. I've already investigated. Xun Ye said that after he and Weng Ming jumped onto the floating ice, Weng Ming said that you harmed him. Then, Xun Ye escaped alone. Weng Ming didn't choose his words carefully before he died, which was why he called out Xun Ye as the murderer. Xun Ye also said that he suspected that Weng Ming had made a mistake before he died and that the person he really wanted to call out was someone else. When the Weng family asked, Xun Ye only told them the truth and didn't slander you. "
"Brother Xun, since Weng Ming didn't have any evidence and only guessed that I harmed him, and Xun Ye told the Weng family to misunderstand, please answer truthfully. Is Xun Ye's actions in accordance with etiquette?"
"There's something wrong, but it's not a big mistake or a crime," Xun Long said sincerely.
"Confucius said, 'Don't speak of indecent things.' As a scholar, why can't I speak of such impoliteness? "
"There's something wrong, but when it comes to impoliteness, it's too biased," Xun Long said with a serious face.
"Oh, so Xun Ye knew that people would covet my treasures, but he still spread the news. That's inappropriate too?"
"Xun Ye is still young and can't think far ahead. I'm afraid he didn't think of this. He just admired you and wanted to use the Holy Ground to prove your talent, but he didn't expect that it would cause people to covet your treasures. He didn't mean to harm you. Of course, his words and actions were also inappropriate. "
Fang Yun looked at Xun Long and finally understood why Xun Long had come. His purpose wasn't to investigate, but to denounce Xun Ye. He wanted to minimize Xun Ye's mistakes. Because breaking one's courage was a heavy punishment, and speaking improperly was a small offense. In the end, Fang Yun would be at fault.
If Xun Ye was at fault, it would be a big blow to the Xun family's reputation.
"Xun Jinshi indeed has a glib tongue. Unfortunately, I didn't break Xun Ye's courage. It's his fault for not learning Xun Zi! "Fang Yun said with a regretful expression.
Before Xun Long could speak, the Xun family disciples behind him were furious. Saying that the Xun family didn't learn Xun Zi was too serious an accusation.
"How dare you! Do you think there's no one in the Xun family?"
"Preposterous! It's bad enough that you harmed Xun Ye, but why did you lie about Xun Zi? "
"Using the name of a sage, your intentions are punishable!"
Xun Long said, "Fang Yun, don't speak without thinking."
Fang Yun said slowly, "Let me ask you. After entering the Holy Ground, many of the human race's scholars were surrounded by the barbarians. Xun Ye could have helped and even had the Xun family's secret treasure to save them, but he didn't. He abandoned his old friends and went into hiding. Isn't that unrighteous? You can quibble about Xun Ye targeting me, but you can say that the Holy Ground can't be held accountable. However, if you dare to say that Xun Ye's actions weren't unrighteous, be careful of your courage! "
Fang Yun's voice was like a sharp blade that swept across the front. Everyone in the Xun family felt a chill on their necks. Only then did they remember that Fang Yun had already reached the second realm of courage. At critical moments, his words had great power.
Xun Long took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Then, he squinted slightly and stared at Fang Yun, but he still didn't dare to speak.
This was because Xun Long knew that Xun Ye was indeed unrighteous!
Attacking Fang Yun was a small matter, but being timid in front of the barbarians and demons and abandoning his friends was a major issue. Even if it happened in the Holy Ground, unrighteousness was unrighteousness. It was a major issue. He wouldn't dare to deny Fang Yun even if he had a thousand guts.
Xun Long knew that once Fang Yun retaliated, his courage wouldn't be crushed, but it would definitely crack. In order to save Xun Ye, the Xun family had already used the power of the ancient land. If another Grand Scholar's courage cracked, the Xun family would definitely become the laughing stock of the ten nations.
Fang Yun said slowly but firmly, "The second chapter of Xun Zi once said, 'Abandoning righteousness through profit is the ultimate thief!'. It also said, 'Although one desires to not perish, one is satisfied?'. This means, is it possible for such a person to not want to perish? The nineteenth chapter of Xun Zi also said, 'Old friends live in ignorance, those who don't will die; those who seek profit, those who don't will be harmed.' What Xun Sheng meant was, if a person forgets about propriety and righteousness, and only has eyes for his own life, then he will definitely die; if he only covets profit, then he will definitely be harmed. Xun Ye, as the descendant of Xun Sheng, did not follow the teachings of Xun Zi. He forgets righteousness for profit, and in the end, he will harm others and himself! "
The people of the Xun family cursed Fang Yun madly in their hearts, but they did not dare to refute.
Xun Long stared at Fang Yun, and said with a dry throat, "Fang Yun, for thousands of years, the great Confucian Half-saint has attacked the Xun family, but a mere High Scholar using the words of Xun Ancestor to convict the Xun family is unprecedented! Your words and actions today will definitely bring you disaster in the future! "
Fang Yun said calmly, "If I did not say a word today and let the Xun family deal with me, then I would be in trouble right now! Xun Ye sacrificed his friends to protect himself, and you don't care. But if I don't lose a single person to protect myself, you can't accept it? You have more Grand Scholars than High Scholars, but is it only because of your shrewdness? Where is your breadth of mind! "
The faint sound of thunder could be heard in the sky.
Shame flashed across Xun Long's eyes, but he was after all a member of a secondary saint family, and could not let the Xun family lose face. He said, "I am only here to investigate this matter, and cannot make a conclusion. Since High Scholar Fang believes that you are not wrong, then I will report it to the family head. Farewell! "
Xun Ye turned and left, and the ten or so Xun family members looked at Fang Yun. No one could refute him, and they all left in a huff.
The High Scholars behind Fang Yun immediately rushed forward.
"Fang Yun, you are absolutely right! Everyone in the Holy Ground knows of Xun Ye's crimes, if the Xun family does not make Xun Ye admit to his crimes, then we are not worthy of being a secondary saint family! "
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