Beishan Lie was driven away and led his men off Third Peak with his tail between his legs. Word of the scene spread throughout the Sword Sect, sending waves of astonishment through its hundreds of thousands of disciples. They marveled at Third Peak and at the Chen household, a whole family of fierce souls.
Once the crowd dispersed, Chen Jianli and Chen Jianduan faced each other.
"Elder brother, you did well today."
"What, in your eyes, should your elder brother always be a spineless wretch?"
"In my memory, you have indeed rarely shown any manly spirit!"
"You!" Chen Jianli frowned, displeasure rising on his face before his expression softened. "You've long been a father yourself. Why can't you understand my difficulties? Could I let the Chen household be destroyed in my hands?"
"You're the eldest brother, and an eldest brother is like a father. If you dare to 'destroy' it, I'll stand beside you, Jian Duan!"
"Even if we disregard our future, what about our ancestors' command? This would end our line and betray our ancestors!"
"Our Chen household has supported the Beishan household for over a thousand years. Isn't that enough? Without us, what difference would there be between the Sword Sect and the Snow Bandits?"
"Jian Duan, you must never mention this to Chong'er. I'm afraid I might dissuade you but fail to stop him. What a sin this is."
"The Beishan household has already bared its claws and fangs. Even if you want to endure it now, what can you do?"
"Betroth Qi’er to Mu Bai and put an end to the Beishan household's designs, then slowly seek a way out."
"I brought Mu Bai back to the sect. He's already been innocently dragged into our Lineage's feud. Doing this would send him to his death. I