Li Qingqiu did not stop Zhang Yuchun and Yang Jueding from arguing. In fact, he hoped they would say more and lay out all the pros and cons.
Li Dongyue and Li Sijin agreed with Zhang Yuchun. Compared with the whole world, they wanted more to protect the people on Qingxiao Mountain.
To everyone's surprise, Li Sifeng supported Yang Jueding. He felt that helping the Crown Prince ascend the throne would earn them the merit of having supported the dragon from its beginnings, and Qingxiao Sect could become the Number One Sect Under Heaven.
Jiang Zhaoxia and Xu Ning kept silent, waiting for the outcome.
After a long while.
Zhang Yuchun and Yang Jueding had argued until they were both a little winded. Zhang Yuchun sat down and turned to Li Qingqiu. "Eldest Senior Brother, say something. Are you more inclined to save him or not?"
Yang Jueding sat down as well and looked at Li Qingqiu, his gaze tense.
Li Qingqiu considered it for a moment. "Hall Master Zhang is worried that if we fail to save the Crown Prince, we'll bring disaster upon Qingxiao Sect. What if we go save him in secret, without revealing our identities? If the Crown Prince can win, we'll withdraw. If he's in danger, we can step in with our faces covered, without exposing Qingxiao Sect."
Zhang Yuchun opened his mouth, understanding what Eldest Senior Brother meant.
Yang Jueding voiced his agreement. Though his heart was set on the world, he wasn't about to drag the whole sect into danger.
"Who should go? It's the Imperial City, full of experts. You must understand one thing: the experts inside the Imperial City are certainly stronger than those in the martial world. No one can escape the lure of fame and fortune. Imperial power can