Bibi Dong watched Qian Xunji leave her room. She felt that perhaps she should find an opportunity to meet Tang Weiwei, Tang Yuehua, and Ah Yin, hand their personal belongings over to people connected to the Clear Sky Sect, and embellish the story a little.
That way, the entire Clear Sky Sect would be furious. They would then join forces with the other two of the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Four Sects to attack Spirit Hall.
Then she could fish in troubled waters and perhaps even seize the chance to kill Qian Xunji.
Splendid, simply splendid!
Hearing the noise, Qian Xunji appeared alone at the gates of Spirit City.
Qian Daoliu had naturally heard Tang Wei's furious roar as well.
But he still had no intention of helping Qian Xunji. He had his own little schemes, too.
He wanted everyone in Spirit Hall to see for themselves that this was the sort of foolish thing Qian Xunji had done as pope—he had nearly brought about Spirit Hall's destruction.
He was waiting for Qian Xunji to lose, so he could then turn the tide. Only then could he regain the approval of those snobs and reclaim the power he once held.
To keep Spirit Hall from being destroyed in Qian Xunji's hands, Qian Daoliu no longer cared about anything else.
For this, he had forsaken some of his principles.
In the past, he would have scorned such conduct.
Spirit City, the city gates.
Qian Xunji suddenly appeared atop the gates of Spirit City. His imposing presence demanded respect as he challenged them, "Tang Wei, have you lost your mind?"
"You show up at Spirit City with your people to cause trouble whenever you please. Do you really think Spirit Hall is easy to talk to, easy to bully?"
"Tang Wei, if you don't give me a reasonable explanation today, I'll make you pay for what you've done."
Tang Wei was about to explode with rage.
He hadn't even begun to call Qian Xunji to account, yet Qian Xunji had already turned the accusation back on him.
Qian Xunji knew better than anyone why he had come to Spirit City today.
Tang Wei said furiously, "Qian Xunji, don't try to turn this around on me!"
"You know better than anyone why I came to Spirit City today."
"Return Elder Weiwei of my Clear Sky Sect to me."
Qian Xunji couldn't help laughing in disbelief. "Tang Wei, it seems you're not only sick—you're seriously ill."
"One of your sect's elders has gone missing, and instead of looking for the real culprit, you come to Spirit City to make trouble. You're just looking for a fight!"
"Qian Xunji, stop pretending. You were the one who abducted Tang Weiwei."
"I couldn't possibly mistake you for someone else."
Qian Xunji's expression immediately turned cold. He rebuked him, "Tang Wei, you've gotten bold. I see you've forgotten the pain as soon as your wound healed. You'll pin any old accusation on this pope."
"Even if I had touched someone from your Clear Sky Sect, what could you do about it?"
"Besides, ever since you sold Tang Yuehua to me last time, I've been with her the whole time. When would I have had the chance to touch your Clear Sky Elder?"
"If you don't believe me, I can have Tang Yuehua come out and you can ask her yourself."
Seeing the fury on Qian Xunji's face, Tang Wei couldn't help starting to doubt himself.
Could Qian Xunji really not be the one who did it?
Could there be a fifth Limit Douluo in the Douluo Continent?
Or perhaps some kind of Soul Beast?
No, I have to ask.
Tang Wei looked at Qian Xunji again. "Fine, I'll ask her. Go bring Tang Yuehua here. I'll question her properly in front of both of us."
As Tang Yuehua's biological father, he knew her well. He could tell from her words and actions whether she was lying.
"Xue Ying, go bring Tang Yuehua here, so Sect Master Tang can question her properly," Qian Xunji said, turning to look at Xue Ying.
The Clear Sky Sect had come in great numbers. Although Qian Xunji had arrived without notifying anyone, how could Leng Lingyuan and Spirit Hall's elders possibly feel at ease letting him come alone?
Not long after Qian Xunji arrived, Leng Lingyuan, Xue Ying, and the nine elders appeared together atop the city gates.
"Yes, master." At his command, Xue Ying turned and headed toward the Pope Palace.
In less than thirty minutes, Xue Ying brought Tang Yuehua into Tang Wei's view.
Tang Wei looked at Tang Yuehua and asked, "Yuehua, my precious daughter, has Qian Xunji been with you these past seven days?"
Oh, now you remember that I'm your daughter. Why didn't you think of that when you sold me?
Qian Xunji hadn't even wanted me in the first place. He wanted Tang Weiwei.
You sacrificed your daughter without hesitation for the sake of one elder. You deserve everything that's happened to you.
Tang Weiwei deserved it, too.
If Tang Weiwei had agreed graciously that day, she wouldn't be locked in the Secret Chamber now, and I wouldn't have suffered this fate either.
"Yes, Father. Master has been with me the whole time these past seven days."
"Master adores me."
"I should even thank you, Father. Because you sold me to Master that day, I've been able to enjoy a kind of affection I'd never known before." Tang Yuehua met Tang Wei's eyes without the slightest guilt, and even seemed rather pleased with herself.
Tang Wei stared at Tang Yuehua for a long time, but couldn't see any sign that she was lying. He couldn't help cursing her as a "bitch" before turning his gaze away.
Once again, he began to doubt himself.
Had he really accused Qian Xunji unfairly?
Was it really someone else who had taken Tang Weiwei, and not Qian Xunji?
But the Clear Sky Sect hadn't offended any mysterious powerhouses in recent years.
Could this mysterious Limit Douluo be someone his father had offended?
If so, with his father gone, had this person decided to take revenge on the Clear Sky Sect?
But why would he take revenge on the Clear Sky Sect by abducting Tang Weiwei alone?
It was no wonder Tang Wei had begun to doubt himself. On the day Qian Xunji abducted Tang Weiwei, he had disguised himself. That was one of the Ancient Phoenix Seal's wondrous uses.
If Qian Xunji hadn't revealed his identity of his own accord that day, even Tang Weiwei wouldn't have recognized him.
Impossible!
Impossible!
Impossible!
His father wasn't reckless. If there had truly been an enemy, his father would never have let him live until now, with the safety of the Clear Sky Sect at stake.
And even if this person had gone into hiding, his father would have left him a warning.
But when his father left all those years ago, he hadn't left any warning. That was proof enough that there was no hidden enemy.
It had to be Qian Xunji who abducted Tang Weiwei. He had merely changed his appearance and aura.
Tang Wei knew Tang Chen's character well. In an instant, he discarded every one of his earlier doubts and once again became convinced that Qian Xunji had abducted Tang Weiwei.
He glared furiously at Tang Yuehua. "Tang Yuehua, you're lying! Qian Xunji wasn't with you at all during those seven days."
"He went to the Clear Sky Sect and abducted Tang Weiwei."
"Qian Xunji, do you dare let me bring my people into Spirit City and search?"
"Hmph, Tang Wei, you've provoked me time and again. But this pope is merciful. Since you're so anxious to find Tang Weiwei, I won't hold it against you."
"Bring your people in. This time, I'll make you give up for good." Qian Xunji watched Tang Wei coldly. He certainly wasn't going to let Tang Wei find Tang Weiwei.
Not only would Tang Wei fail to find her, Qian Xunji would also make him hand over the assets of the entire Clear Sky Sect as compensation.
That would be a double loss: both wife and army!
With Qian Xunji's consent, Tang Wei immediately swept his hand out and ordered, "Elders, follow me into Spirit City to search for Elder Weiwei."
"Sect Master, you mustn't!"
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