Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter 59: Turning Danger into Safety
The disciples behind Tan Yun respectfully stepped aside, and soon, a white-haired old man in his nineties arrived at Tan Yun’s back.
This man was none other than the elder of the outer sect, Shen Qingqiu!
"Disciple pays respects to Elder," Tan Yun turned around and deeply bowed. He felt seven parts gratitude and three parts confusion, as he had never had any interaction with the elder and did not understand why Shen Qingqiu would come to his aid.
"Mm." Shen Qingqiu looked at Tan Yun, and a fleeting look of shock appeared in his murky eyes.
Just a moment ago, Mu Mengyi had instructed Xue Ziyan to find Shen Qingqiu and inform him that Tan Yun was in trouble, asking him to assist. Although he favored Mu Mengyi, he was still hesitant about whether to make a trip to the Hall of Discipline.
When Xue Ziyan saw Shen Qingqiu hesitating, she mustered her courage and mentioned that Tan Yun was a rare genius among the one million outer sect disciples, piquing Shen Qingqiu's curiosity.
Then, Xue Ziyan told Shen Qingqiu how Tan Yun had stood out in Falling Star City at the seventh level of spirit embryo realm among many testing family disciples, and how he had fought against Ye Tian, who ranked ninety-eighth on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, while at the eighth layer realm.
She also informed Shen Qingqiu that in just over four months since Tan Yun participated in the selection assessment, he had advanced from the seventh level of spirit embryo realm to the ninth level!
After hearing this, Shen Qingqiu exclaimed in front of Xue Ziyan that Tan Yun was a once-in-a-thousand-years genius and that he had to help him no matter what. Therefore, he hurried over without a moment to lose.
At this moment, upon discovering that Tan Yun was indeed at the ninth level of spirit embryo realm, how could he not be shocked?
"So it's Elder, hehehe, what wind blew you here?" Qiu Yongcong rubbed his round belly and greeted him with a smile. In reality, he secretly resented the old man for ruining his plans!
"Greetings, Elder," Guo Zhengshou clasped his hands and, with a troubled expression, pointed at Tan Yun. "Elder, this child has defied me. Not only has he disrespected his superiors, but he also refuses to change his ways. According to sect rules, this is a death penalty!"
Shen Qingqiu took two steps forward, squinting his eyes, and fixed his murky gaze intensely on Guo Zhengshou, saying in a low voice, "Elder Ten, your repeated attempts to teach him a lesson involve giving him three slaps without giving him a chance to explain?"
Upon hearing this, Guo Zhengshou trembled slightly, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes. If he still did not understand that Shen Qingqiu had witnessed everything he had done to Tan Yun, then he would be a fool!
"Hmph." Shen Qingqiu snorted coldly, glancing at Guo Zhengshou and Qiu Yongcong, and said quietly, "Let the juniors settle their own grievances."
"Furthermore, regarding Tan Yun’s annihilation of the Liu Family, that was something he did before he entered the sect. If you really want to pursue the matter, I heard that it was the Liu Family that intended to destroy the Tan Family, but instead, they were wiped out by Tan Yun."
"I advise both of you not to act against Tan Yun because of the extermination case of the Liu Family in Wangyue Town. Today, Tan Yun is leaving with me, so I hope both of you will take care."
Upon hearing this, Guo Zhengshou and Qiu Yongcong turned to Shen Qingqiu with troubled expressions, bowing without saying a word.
"Tan Yun, let's go." Shen Qingqiu turned back and said amiably to Tan Yun.
"Thank you, Elder." Tan Yun expressed his gratitude. He understood Shen Qingqiu's words to the law enforcement elder and Elder Ten clearly. He thought of Mu Mengyi, who must be weak, and realized it must have been Xue Ziyan who sought the elder to save him.
Just as Tan Yun expected, he turned to scan the crowd and found Xue Ziyan smiling at him from the back.
After Shen Qingqiu took Tan Yun a few steps out, he suddenly turned back and looked at Liu Rulong with disappointment, saying meaningfully, "Your own hatred, you can seek Tan Yun to take revenge, but don't drag the two elders into it."