Yan Li rebuked, "What do you mean by 'your people' and 'mine'? You're openly forming a gang within the sect. Are you still a disciple of the Purple Golden Cave?"
Niu Youdao did not hold back. "Is there a lack of people forming gangs within the sect? Do you want me to take a look at the sect's register and see whose disciples and subordinates are occupying the important positions in the sect? Do you think all the disciples are fools? "
There was nothing to be polite about. If it was someone else, it would be considered as disrespecting their superiors. However, with his status and identity, there was no such problem.
Yan Li said, "The arrangement of the sect's disciples is decided by the sect. It's fair and reasonable. It's also an internal affair. You're bringing a group of outsiders to stand on their own and fight against the sect. Do you think that's reasonable?"
Niu Youdao said, "Is there a reason? Who agreed to it? Who agreed to let them stay here? Is it my people who intend to fight against the sect? Or is it someone who is deliberately looking for trouble? Everyone knows it. You're bullying me. Do you want me to swallow my anger? There's no reason. You've picked the wrong target. I'm not a pushover! You've agreed to everything. First, you tricked them into the Purple Golden Cave. Then, you deliberately asked your disciples to stir up trouble … Is Guan Qingya your disciple? Yan Li, what are you trying to do? If you want to get rid of me, just do it. I'll accompany you anytime! "
Seeing that the two of them had shed all pretense of cordiality and were getting more and more outrageous, Gong Lince shouted angrily, "Shut up, both of you!"
Niu Youdao immediately cupped his fists at him and said, "Sect Master, since someone feels that it's inappropriate for the people of the Thatched Cottage to stay here, I ask the Sect Master to let us go. We'll leave the sect and find another place to settle down. We'll restore peace to the sect.
Gong Lince raised his eyebrows slightly. This request was impossible for him. It was fine in the past, but now that things had come to this, how could he let the tiger return to the mountain so easily? He could still control him here, but if he let him go, how could he make him listen to him?
How could he not know why Niu Youdao didn't kill the three people in front of everyone? Giving him face was secondary. The real reason was that he knew they were not the opponent of the Purple Golden Cave. He was afraid of causing a huge loss to the Thatched Cottage, so he didn't dare to go too far.
If he really let them go, these people would turn against him and they would turn against him. He didn't know which, which he would not allow.
He would rather kill these people and kill Niu Youdao along with them. The Purple Golden Cave couldn't swallow the great benefits, but he couldn't let them fall into the hands of others, which would cause them to oppress the Purple Golden Cave instead!
Currently, Yan Li held a lot of power in the Purple Golden Cave. Even Xiao Yao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain had to give face to Purple Golden Cave. How could he allow this situation to turn around?
"You come with me." Gong Lince dropped his words to Niu Youdao and then turned to the side.
Niu Youdao raised his middle finger at Yan Li, who was glaring at him, before leaving with Gong Lince.
Except for Yuan Gang, no one else knew the meaning of that middle finger. Yan Li also couldn't understand it. However, he could guess that it was certainly not a good meaning. How could he still wish them well? Yet, he couldn't find a reason to fight back.
Under a big tree, where no one else came near, Gong Lince turned around and asked, "I want you to say one thing, can this matter be settled or not?"
Niu Youdao understood what he meant. To talk in private in front of everyone, he wanted both sides to show their cards. Everyone showed their cards to each other. Whether this matter could be settled or not was just a matter of one word.
Therefore, he bluntly said, "Sect Leader, since the Thatched Cottage Courtyard entered the Purple Golden Cave, it has always been well-behaved. Everyone knows who is stirring up trouble this time!"
Gong Lince said, "You can't say that. Before the truth is clear, personal feelings are all illusions. Any kind of truth may exist. How can you judge based on feelings?"
Niu Youdao said, "Good! We don't talk about the truth, we only talk about reality! You know my situation in the Purple Golden Cave. If I am weak, sooner or later, I will be eaten by others. If anyone bullies me too much, I can only fight to survive. Today, I must give an explanation! "
Gong Lince said, "No matter what the truth is, I can't let you deal with the three of them, and I can't kill them for you. If I do as you say, how would the whole sect look at me? I can't be the Sect Leader anymore! "
Niu Youdao said, "I am not an ungrateful person. Since the Sect Leader has given me an explanation, I will not make things difficult for you. I can let this matter go, but they have to apologize. My Thatched Cottage Courtyard has strong wine … After this matter is over, I will immediately expel them from the sect's territory. As for whether they will be sent to Star picking City or Boundless Pavilion, that is the sect's matter. I will not interfere. "
"Sect Leader, who dares to provoke you in my Thatched Cottage Courtyard? But now, the disciples of the Purple Golden Cave dare to bully me. After so many years, if I can't even deal with them, I will not be able to explain myself. They don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. If they have the ability to do it, they should be able to take responsibility. Since they have done it, they must pay the price for what they have done! "
Gong Lince was silent for a while. Suddenly, he put his hands behind his back and turned to look at the confrontation in the Thatched Cottage Courtyard. Slowly, he said, "Elder Yuan and the others are very interested in the forces in your hands!"
Niu Youdao took two steps forward and stood side by side with him. He said, "I understand! The real power of the sect is basically in the hands of the Sect Leader. Elder Yuan and the others are only responsible for discussing affairs, looking after the courtyard, and running errands. Of course, they are not satisfied with this. Previously, they joined hands to suppress me because they want to divide the forces in my hands. Seeing that they can't divide the forces, I am afraid their next step is to befriend me. But what kind of person is the Sect Leader? If they are honest, the Sect Leader will still give some face to the Grand Supreme Elders. If they are dishonest, their positions as elders will be in danger. They understand this, so they don't dare to come into contact with me. They are afraid of offending the Sect Leader! "
Gong Lince said, "The world is chaotic. We must be unified. It is difficult to stand on a plate of loose sand! Besides, I am not here to listen to your analysis of the situation in the Purple Golden Cave. I know the situation in the Purple Golden Cave better than you! "
Niu Youdao said, "I promise not to collude with Elder Yuan and the others. The Purple Golden Cave can only send out the Sect Leader! There is no deep hatred between Elder Yan and me. As long as Elder Yan can let it go, the Thatched Cottage will still communicate with him! "
Gong Lince curled his lips and sneered, "Clean up your own mess. I don't want to see any more trouble!"
"Yes!" Niu Youdao answered.
Gong Lince said, "No one in this world can do whatever they want. Some things are not decided by me alone. Wait for the decision of the sect!"
Niu Youdao said, "In the sect, the Sect Leader has the ability to control things. I think the Sect Leader still has the final say."
Gong Lince didn't say much and left without looking back.
One of them went back to the camp of the Purple Golden Cave, and the other to the camp of the Thatched Cottage.
After meeting with the Elders, Gong Lince went straight to the point, "Today's matter can't continue. It will affect the overall situation of the sect. There is no need to delay it. Let's solve it now! The interests of the Southern State, Golden State, and Northern State involve a lot of power in the Yan Kingdom. You all know that. Do we still want these interests? Niu Youdao's attitude is also very firm. There are only two choices in front of us. Either we sacrifice the great interests of the Purple Golden Cave and start a war with the Thatched Cottage to kill Niu Youdao and his people, or we give an explanation to Niu Youdao. I will listen to your opinions on which choice to make. "
It wasn't difficult to make a choice. With Gong Lince's intervention, the result was obvious.
After making the decision, the most dissatisfied person was Yan Li. He found Gong Lince in private and complained, "Senior Brother, if we do this, how can I explain to the disciples?"
Gong Lince scolded him, "You know better than anyone who started this. They didn't pick the right time to cause trouble. You can't even control your own disciples. Who can you blame? It's already good enough that they are alive! What? Do you think their reputation is more important than the great interests of the entire Purple Golden Cave? Whether it's them or you, as long as you can guarantee that the Southern State, Golden State, and Northern State won't be in trouble, I will immediately order the destruction of the Thatched Cottage! "
Yan Li was unwilling to give up. "Even if the disciples did something wrong, does Niu Youdao have any evidence? Without evidence, how can we convince the disciples? "
Gong Lince said, "Are you muddle-headed, or are you getting more and more naive as you get older? Do some things need evidence? We don't need evidence to catch Niu Youdao's people, and Niu Youdao doesn't need evidence to deal with your people! Let me ask you now, can you carry out the order? "
The faction had already made a decision. What else could Yan Li do? He could only complain with a trace of hope, but in the end, he could only carry out the order.
After learning about the final decision of the faction, Guan Qingya, Guo Miaosheng, and An Taihua all looked like they were about to cry. Their bodies were stained with blood.
All three of them were injured. Guan Qingya and Guo Miaosheng were badly injured. Half of their teeth had been knocked out by Niu Youdao, while An Taihua suffered serious internal injuries.
After being injured by Niu Youdao in public, they wanted the faction to seek justice for them. In the end, not only did they not get justice, but they also had to apologize to Niu Youdao after being beaten up.
Since they had apologized, it meant that they were in the wrong. Their crime of disrespecting their superiors was confirmed, and they naturally had to accept punishment!
The three of them were going to be transferred to the Boundless Pavilion in the middle of nowhere, and Guan Qingya was going to be the shopkeeper there.
"Master! We didn't scold Elder Niu. Elder Niu deliberately framed us. I won't accept this! "Guan Qingya looked sad and indignant.
Yan Li said, "Qingya, the faction has already made a decision. You know the consequences of going against the faction's decision. "Niu Youdao is a mad dog. He will bite you to death when he catches you. It's already good enough that you're still alive. "Besides, it's just that the place you're going to be wronged is a little, but your position hasn't been demoted. I'm only asking you to go there temporarily to resolve the current crisis. "We all know that you've been wronged for the sake of the faction. I'm only asking you to go there temporarily. I'll find a chance to get you back soon. "Alright, there's no need to say anything else. Just admit it!"
He thought that he had saved their lives. There were some secrets that Gong Lince would not tell him. If he admitted it, he would have to drink the three jars of poisoned wine from the Thatched Cottage!
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