"Enough! Xiao Mingyuan, this person is under this old man's command. Since this matter happened to him, even if there is a punishment, it should be dealt with by this old man personally. "
Just as Xiao Mingyuan was approaching Zhao Jin step by step, Xiao Dingtian's impatient voice finally sounded once again. His low and deep voice caused the loud shouts of everyone present to swiftly weaken until they were completely silent. At this moment, Zhao Jin suddenly let out a sigh of relief when he heard the former's voice. His ash-white face finally recovered some redness.
Xiao Mingyuan's gaze was fixed on Zhao Jin's body. When he saw the latter's expression as though he had just survived a calamity, he let out a cold laugh and refused to give up.
"To tell you the truth, I don't really believe your words. If I hand him over to you now, you might release him in the next moment. The clan's rules will still be treated as nothing. What punishment is there to talk about? What fairness!"
"This is the Xiao Clan! As the Xiao Clan's leader, this old man has authority over internal and external affairs. How can I think about ignoring the clan's rules? If you don't believe this old man, you can settle this matter here! "
Xiao Dingtian's old face sunk. Although the former was a clan elder, he wasn't afraid. If it wasn't for the fact that he was unreasonable in this matter, he wouldn't have to put in so much effort.
Hearing this, Xiao Mingyuan raised his eyelids slightly and looked at the latter. His eyes rolled as thoughts flashed through his mind. He swept his gaze across everyone present and said coldly, "Fine.
Let's come to a conclusion that everyone is satisfied with so as to avoid unnecessary trouble. "
Once these words were spoken, Xiao Dingtian secretly let out a sigh of relief. A glint flashed deep within his old eyes. He raised his gaze slightly and glanced at Xiao Yan without leaving a trace. Soon after, he slowly said, "Hmph.
In the end, although Zhao Jin privately ordered his clansmen to invade the Ouyang Clan and violate the clan's rules, which can be said to be a crime punishable by death, in this old man's opinion, the contributions that the Zhao Clan has made for the clan all these years are obvious to all. Although their contributions can't make up for their mistakes, they don't deserve death. Since this is the case, this old man will remove his status as a clan elder and remove the Zhao Clan's authority in Liyang City. Are you satisfied with this? "
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Jin's face immediately turned ashen. The former's actions could be considered as stripping away all of the Zhao Clan's sources of income. Although it was not fatal, in the central region where there were many forces, this was enough to cause the Zhao Clan's overall strength to drop by a few levels.
Such a move could not be any less ruthless!
Xiao Mingyuan couldn't help but feel astonished because of this. Such a decisive decision was probably not as simple and easy as it appeared on the surface.
Sure enough, Xiao Dingtian continued to speak, and his words successfully caused the expressions of Xiao Mingyuan, Xiao Yan, and the others to change.
"Although the Zhao Clan is at fault for today's matter, Xiao Yan privately met with the Ouyang Clan's Young Master, and this is undoubtedly a fact. According to the clan's rules, there's bound to be a heavy punishment, but …"
Xiao Dingtian's gaze swept the surroundings, and the words he spoke couldn't help but cause the expressions of Xiao Xuan and the others to tighten slightly. Subsequently, their gazes descended onto Xiao Yan. Their gazes met, and the former continued.
"In the end, his identity is merely an outsider. With this point, there won't be any additional punishment. But the matter of him officially entering the clan will have to be pushed back. You don't have to participate in the clan gathering half a year from now."
Om!
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Xuan's gaze instantly looked towards Xiao Dingtian. Even the Third Elder, Xiao Mingyuan, similarly stared at the former with an expression of displeasure. His expression was rather unsightly as he spoke with a serious voice.
"You're simply not distinguishing between public and private matters! The so-called meeting with the Ouyang Clan's Young Master is simply nonsense. It was merely a coincidence, how could it be true!? "
"Third Elder, you're wrong! If Xiao Yan's matter was purely coincidental, then was the matter of the Zhao Clan and the Ouyang Clan's fight also coincidental? Third Elder is so biased. If this old man were to hand him over to you, I'm afraid it would be unfair! "
Xiao Dingtian snorted righteously, causing Xiao Mingyuan to be instantly furious and speechless. The surrounding Xiao Clan's members also began to quietly discuss this matter. On the other hand, Zhao Jin's face actually revealed an expression of schadenfreude.
Unknowingly, this matter had already formed an advantageous situation under Xiao Dingtian's intentional guidance. If he were to receive a heavy punishment, Xiao Yan would definitely not be able to escape. But if Xiao Mingyuan wanted to exonerate the latter, then the punishment that Zhao Jin would receive would definitely be reduced.
With this thought, the expression on Xiao Mingyuan's face couldn't help but become even more unsightly. He stared fixedly at Zhao Jin with eyes filled with rage. At this moment, how could he not know Xiao Dingtian's objective? Once he spoke up for Xiao Yan, the latter would definitely take the opportunity to reduce Zhao Jin's crime. The two of them could be said to be born with honor and disgrace. If one were to suffer, the other would suffer.
As such, although Zhao Jin couldn't avoid some suffering in the end, it wouldn't be painful or itchy. However, Xiao Yan wasn't fated with the clan gathering, and the relationship between the two could be said to be huge.
"Haha, according to Elder's opinion, there's nothing wrong with such a conclusion. However, junior and Ouyang Miao got to know each other in Beihai College. Speaking of which, we can be considered as classmates. If even this level of relationship is to be judged as a crime, then wouldn't everyone in the Xiao Clan who is familiar with the Ouyang Clan, as well as the various Elders, including you, be implicated and be punished?"
However, at this moment, Xiao Yan, who had been silent for a long time, finally opened his mouth slowly with a smile. When these words came out, everyone present was stunned. Many people even looked at each other with some hesitation in their hearts. Even Xiao Dingtian opened his mouth for a moment and was a little speechless. After a long while, he coldly snorted and said:
"Hmph, twisting words and forcing logic. What a sharp-tongued brat!"
"Ever since the Elder mentioned this matter to the younger generation, Xiao Yan did not refute even a single word. Even the specific circumstances of the meeting between the younger generation and Ouyang Miao were described by the head of the Zhao clan alone. Without even the slightest inquiry, he insisted that Xiao Yan was related to the Ouyang clan and ordered the younger generation not to participate in the clan gathering. The younger generation thinks that this is a punishment or is Elder purposefully doing so?"
Xiao Yan said with an indifferent face.
"You … You dare! You're just an outsider. What right do you have to speak to me like this! "
Xiao Dingtian was so angry that his face trembled violently. His mouth was hoarse as he angrily shouted. Immediately after, he was so angry that he laughed and said sternly:
"Good, good. Since you want to participate in the clan gathering, I will give you this opportunity!"
"Tomorrow, Xiao Lei and Xiao Zhuobin, who are out training, will return to the clan. If you can defeat them, I won't mention anything about the clan gathering. If you can't, you will leave the Xiao Clan!"
"Alright!"
Xiao Mingyuan's face changed slightly when he heard that. But before he could explain to Xiao Yan in detail, the latter had already blurted out and agreed to the former's agreement.
"I hope Elder will be a man of few words."
Xiao Yan pursed his lips and smiled at Xiao Dingtian.
"Hmph, let's talk about it after you defeat them!"
Hearing that, Xiao Dingtian snorted coldly and couldn't be bothered with him anymore. He turned around and was about to leave when Xiao Dingtian suddenly spoke again and ridiculed:
"Elder, if you leave, what will happen to Clan Head Zhao?"
"Do as you see fit!"
Xiao Dingtian waved his big sleeve and turned around to leave. On the spot, Zhao Jin's face finally revealed a trace of fear.
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