Tang Zhen had nothing to say.
He had naturally heard of the friendship between Venerable Yao and Wind Venerable. If Venerable Yao were truly rescued, he certainly would not return to live in Burning Flame Valley, but would go back to Starfall Pavilion.
That way, the Hall of Souls' attention would naturally be drawn to Starfall Pavilion. With Venerable Yao and Wind Venerable holding the line at Starfall Pavilion, what did Burning Flame Valley have to fear while hiding behind them?
There were benefits to be had, while someone else took the blame. Where else could they find such a good deal?
Tang Zhen had already decided to agree, but he could not give me an answer right away. He had looked so reluctant before; if he suddenly changed his mind now, would that not make Tang Zhen seem fickle and profit-driven?
Let this bastard sweat a little!
Stroking his beard, Tang Zhen slowly asked, "Elders, discuss this among yourselves. Should Venerable Yao be rescued or not?"
The many elders seated on both sides of the hall exchanged glances and began discussing it. Some had been persuaded by me and decided to rescue him, while stubborn holdouts adamantly opposed any rescue, afraid of provoking the Hall of Souls. They were not easy to deal with.
The hall buzzed with chatter like a vegetable market. Red Fire Elder entered the hall and looked around in surprise before cupping his hands toward Tang Zhen. "Valley Master, Xiao Yan has been brought here."
The discussions in the hall immediately quieted considerably. The Burning Flame Valley elders all knew that this Xiao Yan was Venerable Yao's disciple. When it came to rescuing Venerable Yao, he was the one who truly had the most right to speak.
Tang Zhen glanced at me and waved his