This matter was made a big fuss, but ultimately ended hastily.
Although he wasn't initially involved, he can't absolve himself of responsibility now.
Could it be that this is a problem with the ancestor, the Saint Venerable Wangdao?
In the end, he will be the one to bear all the responsibility.
If it were just a minor dispute between him and Han Xuanji, a simple "misunderstanding" might have been enough to smooth things over.
But today, this matter escalated to the point that two great Saint Venerable descended simultaneously, only to be found out in the end to be nothing more than a farce.
Thinking of this, Gu Changfeng felt utterly hopeless and couldn't help but curse.
Chi Yuan, you've really done me a disservice!
After much thought, all the resentment in his heart surged towards Chi Yuan.
If Chi Yuan hadn't so confidently and convincingly identified him, how could Gu Changfeng have so easily gotten himself involved in this mess?
In the end, it all comes down to Chi Yuan being jealous of talent and ability. He lost to Han Xuanji, so he made up these absurd stories, and surprisingly, he actually believed them.
Shameless, scoundrel, you despicable bastard!
Gu Changfeng cursed Chi Yuan's name countless times in his heart, but the more he cursed, the more he felt that he was also a victim, and he felt a little wronged.
But there's no use in complaining now. Mo Chenxiao and Leng Qianshuang are still standing not far away, neither of them looking easy to deal with.
Han Xuanji remained calm, but the calmer she appeared, the more cautious Gu Changfeng became.
The Saint Venerable Wangdao gave Han Xuanji a deep look, said nothing, but slightly turned his figure. After a long while, he said softly:
"What happened today was a miscalculation on my part, Gu Household."
After Gu Changfeng returns to his residence, he will personally come to apologize.
After he finished speaking, before anyone could say anything more, a flash of light appeared, and he vanished from the spot.
Clearly, they had lost face and didn't want to stay any longer and embarrass themselves further.
At this moment, only Gu Changfeng, who was on the verge of tears, was left behind. "Ancestor, if you're leaving, take me with you!"
Clearly, he left Gu Changfeng behind so that Han Xuanji and the others could vent their anger.
Seeing this, Gu Changfeng could only force a smile that was more like a grimace, his voice hoarse:
"Gentlemen, what happened today is actually a misunderstanding."
It's all my fault for being foolish and listening to the slander of others.
I wonder... is it possible to reconcile?
"Reconciliation?"
Leng Qianshuang raised her eyelids slightly, her tone icy:
"Envoy Gu brought the Saint Venerable's projection to my Nine Mysteries Palace, causing a great uproar throughout the city. Now you think you can settle it all with a mere misunderstanding?"
What do you take the Nine Mysteries Palace for, where you can come and go as you please?
Are you perhaps joking?
Mo Chenxiao finally spoke, his tone indifferent, revealing neither joy nor anger:
"What, now that there's no evidence, you expect us to be magnanimous?"
"I must report this matter to the Saint Emperor, otherwise it will be difficult to resolve."
Sweat poured down Gu Changfeng's forehead.
He knew the other party probably wouldn't let him off easily. If he won in the end, the other party would be in the wrong and would have to swallow their pride and admit defeat.
Now it can be said that things have developed in the exact opposite way he expected. If Han Xuanji had scolded him a few times, this matter might have been easier to handle.
It is precisely this unhurried and leisurely pace that makes it so enigmatic.
Gu Changfeng gritted his teeth and quickly lowered his stance to the lowest possible level:
" Your Holy Lord, you flatter me. Today's incident was entirely due to my poor performance and has absolutely nothing to do with the Nine Mysteries Palace."
Brother Han, your talent is extraordinary; I admire you greatly.
After I return, I will definitely explain the situation to the clan and give Brother Han and His Holy Lord a satisfactory explanation.
We only beg Your Holy Lord Saint Emperor.
Leng Qianshuang snorted coldly:
"You'd better keep your word. If my junior brother isn't satisfied, no amount of explanation will matter."
Gu Changfeng readily agreed and then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji smiled but didn't say anything more.
His master and senior sister had already taken care of the task of beating a drowning dog, so there was no need for him to get involved and continue humiliating the other party.
He's a Sage- level expert after all; there's no need to make things too ugly.
After this incident, the other party will probably never dare to provoke him again.
Who knows, this guy might cause trouble for Chi Yuan when he gets back.
After all, the other party was also severely harmed in this matter.
"System Bro is really awesome."
Han Xuanji pondered in his heart.
The system is reliable, no problem.
After a moment's thought, Han Xuanji said calmly:
"This matter is entirely undeserved, but even the Chief Justice Gu was deceived by a villain. I urge the Chief Justice to investigate this matter thoroughly upon his return."
Seeing that Han Xuanji had no intention of letting the matter drop, Gu Changfeng dared not try to fool him any longer. He straightened up and spoke with unprecedented sincerity:
"I know exactly who is making trouble today. Don't worry, I will definitely report the whole story to the Chief Arbitrator when I get back and give Brother Han an explanation."
Gu Changfeng clearly understood Han Xuanji's meaning: not only should compensation be paid, but Chi Yuan's side should also be compensated.
After all, Han Xuanji has been proven innocent, so the problem must lie with someone else.
This was the only way for Gu Changfeng to save himself.
Leng Qianshuang sneered, her tone still cold and indifferent:
You'd better keep your word.
Gu Changfeng could only force a smile and dared not reply.
With a wave of his hand, the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord sent everyone back to the Nine Mysteries Palace.
Only then did Gu Changfeng breathe a sigh of relief. He apologized to everyone and then walked out looking dejected, his steps almost jogging, as if afraid that the people behind him might suddenly change their minds.
Once his figure had completely disappeared, the Holy Venerable Tianming coughed lightly, nodded to Han Xuanji, and wore a kind expression.
" Xuanji, with such a mindset at such a young age, is destined for great things."
"Practice diligently, and I will summon you to see me again in due time."
Having clearly defeated the Saint Venerable Wangdao and even made him suffer a setback, the renowned Holy Venerable Tianming was extremely pleased.
Mo Chenxiao, unusually, did not have a joking expression and said solemnly:
"Thank you, Master."
"Thank you, Grandmaster."
Han Xuanji was equally grateful for the appearance of the Holy Venerable Tianming.
In the cultivation world, if you want to reason things out, you have to rely on your fists first.
If it weren't for the presence of the Holy Venerable Tianming, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that the other side could easily distort the truth. It was only because the Holy Venerable Tianming was there that the other side had no choice but to admit defeat.
The Holy Venerable Tianming smiled slightly, and his figure dispersed into the void like a wisp of light, leaving only that gentle yet powerful aura lingering in everyone's hearts.
At this moment, Mo Chenxiao's tense face, which had been taut for half a day, finally relaxed completely.
He swaggered back to the head of the table, his eyes crinkling with laughter.
"So, I've resolved the matter satisfactorily, haven't I?"
Leng Qianshuang rolled her eyes at him:
"This wasn't something you solved. It was clearly because your junior brother didn't leave any evidence against him, plus the Spirit of the Saint Realm was upright, and the Grandmaster was personally overseeing things. And you, all you did was spout a few empty words and did absolutely nothing."
Mo Chenxiao chuckled, not annoyed, and straightened his sleeves:
"You don't understand. What I do is called strategic planning, subduing the enemy without fighting."
Your junior brother dared to let them investigate because he is upright and honest.
"And naturally, I had to pretend to be unwilling, so that they would want to investigate. That was the key to bringing this matter to a close."