Ning Qi chuckled and said:
"This isn’t my idea, I merely mentioned it. All the details were thought up by you, Senior Brother."
Luo Wentian was taken aback, then smiled wryly.
Alright, this scapegoat will have to be borne by him!
However, his expression gradually turned excited.
The reply from the Inquiring Sword Pavilion had angered him all morning. For such a shameless sect, he must make them pay the price. The people of the True Martial Sect never lacked decisiveness in dealing with enemies, especially when they were being bullied.
He hurried off with enthusiasm.
He still needed to refine the details of this plan.
Ning Qi also left with a smile.
Just a minor episode, not as enjoyable as reading scriptures at the Seeking Tao Institute.
Taoist Longshan watched the backs of his two disciples, shaking his head with amusement but feeling content inside. Having such fine disciples in this lifetime was not in vain.
At the True Martial Sword Monument.
Luo Wentian personally went and gently awakened the swordsmen who were comprehending the unparalleled Sword Intent. The swordsmen were initially furious, some were at a critical point, as if watching a celestial dance only a veil away. But upon seeing Luo Wentian, they were startled and quickly stood up to salute:
"Greetings, Sect Leader Luo!"
Luo Wentian wore an apologetic and sorrowful expression, cupping his hands in return:
"Fellow friends, there is something I must inform you of. Starting today, our True Martial Sect will temporarily close the mountain, and we must ask you to leave. Once we reopen, we will invite you back again."
Some people immediately became anxious.
They were on the verge of enlightenment, and being halted at such a crucial moment was insane.
"Sect Leader Luo, what has happened? Why is this so sudden? Could you wait a few more days?" the swordsmen asked repeatedly.
Luo Wentian closed his eyes, then reopened them, appearing heartbroken:
"You might have heard a little, previously during our True Martial Sect’s entrance examination, many spies infiltrated seeking our True Martial legacy. Now, some of their identities remain unknown, still under interrogation. We received news that some might seize the opportunity to rescue these spies!"
"We had no choice but to take this desperate measure, sealing the mountain gate. I hope you can understand!"
"Only when the identities of the spies are fully revealed, and evidence proving their identities found, will we reopen the mountain gate. You can patiently wait in True Martial City; this day shouldn’t be too far. We will inform you as soon as there is any news."
The hatred and anger in Luo Wentian’s eyes were visible to the naked eye.
The many swordsmen looked at each other in dismay.
The sect had spoken to this extent, what more could they do? They couldn’t possibly demand the True Martial Sect stop their serious matters to continue opening the True Martial Sword Monument. Who knew if any of these swordsmen seeking enlightenment were spies or informers?
The True Martial Sect allowing everyone to comprehend the True Martial Sword Monument was already enough to make everyone grateful, so this incident was naturally understandable.
But in everyone’s hearts.
The unknown spies drew more hatred.
Previously, it hadn’t affected them, but now that they couldn’t continue comprehending the sword monument, their anger rose sharply. Especially those who were close to enlightenment but forcibly stopped, wished they could cut the spies into pieces.
"Sect Leader Luo, if there is anything we can help with, please let us know!" everyone expressed their stance.
Luo Wentian cupped his hands in thanks:
"Thank you all, but this matter is best not to involve you. Please descend and wait for news."
With sighs of despair, the swordsmen left down the mountain.
Who knew when the True Martial Sect would reopen the mountain gate?
They looked back reluctantly with every few steps.
Once all the swordsmen disappeared from True Martial Mountain, the hatred on Luo Wentian’s face vanished, replaced by a faint smile.
Beside him, Ye Qinghe wore an odd expression and couldn’t help but give a thumbs up:
"Senior Brother, since you became Sect Leader, your acting has become flawless!" Google seaʀᴄh 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝕟𝕖𝕥
She clicked her tongue twice.
Luo Wentian’s face darkened slightly.
"Qinghe, is this how you speak of your Senior Brother?"
Ye Qinghe laughed exaggeratedly:
"I’m praising you! If I didn’t already know the plan, I might have been deceived by you, Senior Brother."
Luo Wentian shook his head with a smile.
He gazed into the distance, somewhat profoundly.
Now, all that remains is to let the plan gradually unfold.