Slap, slap, slap!
No one spoke in the courtyard of the Lushanshan Sect, only the sound of loud slaps echoed incessantly.
The outer disciple had already been beaten into a pig's head.
The guests sat in their seats, not daring to make a sound, for fear that Yan Shouyi would get carried away and hit anyone who spoke.
The officials and nobles who had been clamoring earlier had also shut their mouths. Anyone who dared to be the first bird now would simply be asking for death.
The young Daoist boys felt very exhilarated seeing Yan Shouyi take action for them.
But seeing the outer disciple being beaten so miserably by Yan Shouyi, they felt pity.
Lin Zitong could only shake her head helplessly. The young Daoist boys of the Lushanshan Sect were too kind. If only they knew that this outer disciple had also bullied these young Daoist boys in the same way a few days ago.
"As expected of the holder of the Dragon-Tiger Secret Script..."
Cao Gaochi said in a low voice, "Yan Shouyi's style of action is completely different from Master Yu. Master Yu is low-key and reserved, while Yan Shouyi likes to act according to circumstances and take unconventional approaches."
The other representatives asked Cao Gaochi, "What kind of person is this Yan Shouyi?"
Cao Gaochi hissed, seemingly in thought, pondering how to describe Yan Shouyi.
"Although Yan Shouyi was born into a folk sect, he is upright and resolute. During the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, he overcame all obstacles despite everyone's prejudice. He wouldn't use his trump card until the last moment. From the preliminary rounds to the finals, Yan Shouyi always brought surprises and shock to everyone whenever he took the stage."
Upon hearing this, the crowd looked at Yan Shouyi with a different glint in their eyes.
Although they might be standing on Yan Shouyi's opposite side today, it did not prevent them from admiring him.
It's just... shouldn't Lu Xin react by now?
If she allowed Yan Shouyi to insult her people like this, then there would be no suspense today, and the position of sect leader could simply be given to Lin Zitong.
As expected, Lu Xin could not hold back any longer.
She frowned, her voice stern as she shouted, "Stop!"
Yan Shouyi glanced at Lu Xin, snorted, and showed no respect.
The outer disciple now knew that he was Yan Shouyi's punching bag and the beginning of the confrontation between the two sides.
If Lu Xin did not show her strength, he would probably suffer a dozen more slaps today...
Seeing that Yan Shouyi ignored her, Lu Xin's face indeed showed anger.
She flicked her horsetail whisk, and two malevolent ghosts appeared in broad daylight, reaching out to grab Yan Shouyi's arm.
Lu Xin finally made her move.
Upon seeing the malevolent ghosts, the officials and nobles changed their expressions, instinctively retreating, and then their faces lit up with joy, thinking that Lu Xin was powerful and Yan Shouyi would suffer.
Who would have thought that Yan Shouyi would suddenly turn around and glare fiercely at the two malevolent ghosts?
With just one glare, the two malevolent ghosts froze in place.
The malevolent ghosts looked at Yan Shouyi and only saw that his body was covered in a terrifying aura, so dense that it was tens of thousands of times more horrifying than their own!
Malevolent ghosts also feared evil people!
And in their eyes, Yan Shouyi was a bona fide great evildoer!
So, for a moment, the two malevolent ghosts stood still, trembling, daring not to move, let alone block Yan Shouyi.
This scene, seen by the officials and nobles, made their faces freeze.
This young man was actually so powerful that with just a glare, he made the malevolent ghosts sent by Sect Leader Lu Xin tremble with fear?!
What was his background!
Yan Shouyi delivered a few more slaps, casually threw the unconscious outer disciple aside, then stared at Lu Xin and slowly uttered two words:
"That's it?"
Lu Xin's breathing hitched, as if she had suffered a great humiliation.
Yan Shouyi laughed heartily, took out his lantern, and waved his hand. The two malevolent ghosts immediately vanished into smoke, turning into spirits and entering the lantern.
"Sect Leader Lu Xin, I'll tell you straight up, we are here to clear the house today. If this is all you've got, you should quickly return the sect leader position to Zitong. Otherwise, if we start fighting and tear down the facade, I'm afraid I won't be able to give Sect Leader Lu Jingsheng any face." Yan Shouyi said calmly.
Lu Xin regained her composure, her expression indifferent, "If you're here to cause trouble, just say so. There's no need to find any reasons or excuses."
"Reasons and excuses?" Yan Shouyi sneered, "A few days ago, you sent a fierce ghost to take the life of my unborn child. I haven't settled that score with you yet, but let's put those matters aside for now. I'll ask you this: are you yielding the sect leader position or not?!"
Yan Shouyi's tone and attitude were exceptionally arrogant. He was not usually such a flamboyant person, but in front of Lu Xin, he saw no need to waste his upbringing on someone like her.
Lu Xin seemed to have no intention of attacking directly.
She looked at the sect leaders and elders of the smaller sects seated on both sides.
The crowd understood, and they all rose and stood on Lu Xin's side. Relying on their numbers, they seemed to have a slight advantage in imposing presence over Yan Shouyi.
"You're talking about numbers, huh!" Long Feicheng shouted, "We have plenty of people too!"
As soon as he finished speaking, representatives from eight sects appeared together, standing beside Lin Zitong.
Yan Shouyi also returned to the team. Lin Zitong hugged the young Daoist boy and said coldly, "Lu Xin is ambitious and treacherous, and you people are disregarding right from wrong. Are you planning to see it through to the end with her?"
The sect leaders who supported Lu Xin had stern faces, seemingly unwilling to act, so they resorted to verbal attacks:
"Sect Leader Lu Xin is the granddaughter of Sect Leader Lu Jingsheng. Her succession to the sect leader position is only natural. We are merely following tradition."
"In the past, when Sect Leader Lu Xin was absent, you outsider had an opportunity to seize it. Now that Sect Leader Lu Xin has returned, the sect leader position should rightfully be passed to her!"
"Lin Zitong, as a disciple of the Lushanshan Sect, you should obey Sect Leader Lu Xin. Making such a big fuss today is utterly disgraceful!"
Lin Zitong shook her head slightly. These people were blinded by greed and had completely lost their conscience.
Therefore, right and wrong were meaningless to them, because they could twist black into white and white into black.
Sun Tangzhi stepped forward to strongly support Lin Zitong: "Lu Xin has been missing for twenty years and has made no contribution to the Lushanshan Sect. Lin Zitong is the final disciple of Sect Leader Lu Jingsheng and the sect leader successor personally appointed by the former Sect Leader Lu Jing. You people refuse to acknowledge this and are speaking nonsense with your eyes open, abetting evil. You are the ones who are truly disgraceful!"
With Sun Tangzhi's speech, the two sides immediately began to argue fiercely. Long Feicheng even spat amidst the chaos.
However, the true opponents, Lin Zitong and Lu Xin, continued to lock eyes.
Suddenly, someone shouted, "Lin Zitong is always associating with folk sects now, where is the shadow of a reputable sect! Sect Leader Lu Xin is supported by the major sects, and only she can bring development to the Lushanshan Sect. Does Lin Zitong have this capability?!"
The sect leaders of the smaller sects looked smug, as if they had finally found a patron for the Lushanshan Sect and were anticipating a period of soaring prosperity.
If nothing else, just Sect Leader Lu Xin's connections were something this young Lin Zitong could not compare with.
Look at the influential figures seated in the inner hall: Longhu Mountain, Hanshan Temple, Laoshan Sect, Wudang Mountain...
Which of these could this little girl Lin Zitong possibly invite?!