Chapter 233: Chapter 223: Your father’s words, very strange_2 Chapter 233: Chapter 223: Your father’s words, very strange_2 “Anyway, it’s not like we have much influence,” someone worriedly said. “If it comes to it, we can always return to the Central Plains. They won’t prevent us from returning.”
Within a single night, everyone was discussing the Zen Master’s affairs, seemingly more impactful than the New City Sect’s capture of Wasteland City. Ye Chen, hearing so many fragmented pieces of conversation, was fascinated, but he couldn’t quite get a clear understanding, and no one could provide a clearer explanation.
So, Ye Chen headed in the direction of the New City Sect. If anyone knew more details, it would be them.
Ling’er met with her father.
“Finally decided to return?” Wei Sisan asked.
“Father, you really misunderstand us,” answered Ling’er.
“Misunderstand what?”
“You misunderstood why we were living together.”
“You’ve got nerve, claiming I misunderstood.” He poked Ling’er’s forehead.
“I had a few drinks last night and wanted to return to the Sky Lake Manor, but I found the place wrecked. I had a terrible headache, so I didn’t return and stayed overnight in his courtyard instead.”
“You two shared a bed?”
“Father, no! I really did sleep in his room, but I didn’t let him in. He slept in the woodshed.”
“I thought you said you didn’t like him. But judging from your interactions, you seem to get along quite well.”
“That’s not what you arranged!”
“So you accepted what I arranged for you?”
“No.”
“You don’t accept it, yet your relationship has progressed so fast? You even drank together?”
Ling’er had the maid servant pour her another cup of tea.
“You have feelings for him, don’t you?”
Ling’er lowered her head, quietly replying, “No.” But she didn’t sound as convincing as before.
“I remember, once upon a time, you clearly and loudly denied it, even said you’d rather be a nun.” Wei Sisan noticed a subtle change in her demeanor.
“What’s wrong?”
“You’re no longer as adamantly opposed as before. That indicates progress between the two of you.”
“No, he isn’t dependable, not someone good at living a normal life.”
“Not dependable, yet you drank with him. Seems pretty dependable to me. In fact, he’s quite conscientious, he’s handled everything I asked of him very well.” Wei Sisan replied.
“Father, do you actually plan on giving him the Sect Leader’s position?”
“So, you think I should give him the Sect Leader’s position, is that it?”
“That’s not what I’m thinking.” Ling’er continued, “However, I’m not sure if he’d even accept it. He seems to have other ideas.”
“What ideas?”
“He’s considering returning to the Central Plains.”
“Did he tell you that?”
“Yes, he did tell me. He doesn’t seem that interested in your Sect Leader’s position.”
“He’s probably lying to you.”
“How would you know!?”
“I can tell. He wants to be Sect Leader,” Wei Sisan said confidently.
“You don’t see it, he told me that he wants to return to the Central Plains.”
“Heh, I don’t think so.” Wei Sisan took a long, deep breath, “At least that puts my mind at ease.”
“What do you mean by that?” Ling’er asked, slightly confused.
“You’ve finally found someone.”
“What! Father, you really misunderstand. After so much explanation, you still stand by your misunderstanding?” She blushed a bit.
At this moment, Can Mo entered, interrupting their conversation. Ling’er quickly greeted Can Mo.
Upon entering, Can Mo announced, “It’s true.”
“What is true?” Ling’er asked, slightly confused.
“The Zen Master took on Jue Ming and Yang Jing’s followers.”
“Which Zen Master? Who is the Zen Master?” Ling’er asked.
Can Mo explained, “Someone we also don’t know much about, just entered the Wastelands and immediately took on Jue Ming and Yang Jing.”
“What exactly happened?”
“These past few days, a group of outsiders, led by someone called Zen Master, flanked by Shen Tian and Shen Li, arrived from the east in a frenzy, absorbing Yang Jing and Jue Ming’s forces.”
“What exactly happened?”
Can Mo replied, “We aren’t quite sure ourselves. Right now, we’re doing our best to find out exactly what happened.”
“How could everything have escalated so quickly?” Ling’er was a bit shocked.
Wei Sisan said, “Ling’er, don’t worry about this.”
“It seems they aim to unify the Wastelands,” Can Mo mentioned.
“Who could possess such formidable power?” Ling’er asked.
“That’s not yet clear.”
Wei Sisan told Can Mo, “Tell Jiang Zhuge to be careful and immediately report any news to me.” Sudden urgency laced his voice.
Can Mo nodded in response.
Wei Sisan grew increasingly worried.
“To lead Shen Tian and Shen Li, how formidable must this person be, for them to obey him.”
As they were talking, a servant entered and announced, “Ye Chen is here seeking the Sect Leader.”
Wei Sisan quickly granted Ye Chen entry.
When Ye Chen saw Ling’er and Can Mo, he said, “I’ve heard some things about the Zen Master while I was out. Is it true?”
Ling’er replied, “News of the Zen Master has reached Wasteland City.”
“So, it’s true that he’s subdued Yang Jing and Jue Ming.”
Wei Sisan nodded in affirmation.
“But who exactly is the Zen Master?”
“We only just heard about him,” Can Mo replied, “We’re also very interested in figuring out exactly who he is.”
“You don’t know who this person is?”
Can Mo shook his head, “One thing’s for certain – he isn’t from Wasteland City.”
“He isn’t from Wasteland City?”
“Yes, he isn’t from Wasteland City,” Can Mo confirmed.
“Then where could he have come from?”
“We’ve already dispatched some people to investigate if he came from the Central Plains,” said Can Mo.
“Does he plan on unifying the Wastelands?”
Wei Sisan responded, “We don’t know yet.”
Can Mo then added, “Sect Leader, we should start preparing.”
Ye Chen revealed, “I heard that he plans to kill anyone who refuses to join him.”
“We don’t know if that’s true or not as of now.”
“It looks like we’re in for trouble,” Ling’er gasped.
Wei Sisan had already begun plotting strategies in his head. Proper preparation was essential.
Ye Chen asked, “Is there anything I could do to help?”
Wei Sisan responded with a smile, “You’ve given up on leaving here to return to the Central Plains?”
“Leaving and returning to the Central Plains is always an option, not necessarily right now.”
“It seems you’re still quite responsible,” Wei Sisan said.
“I’ve always been a very responsible person.” Ye Chen was also eager to understand what exactly was happening.
Wei Sisan told Can Mo, “Summon everyone.” He had to start arranging his plan.
Can Mo nodded and left.