Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1720 - 1757: Reversal

At this moment, Ding Fan also heard Long Ren’s words, and couldn’t help but be taken aback. He then looked at Long Ren with a perplexed expression, knowing that his brother had gotten overly excited. Long Ren noticed the gaze from Ding Fan and everyone else, realizing that what he had just said was somewhat inappropriate.

Long Ren then corrected himself without hesitation:

"Oh, can someone tell us what happened just now?"

Soon after, an elder recounted the events that had just occurred. As the elder finished, before Long Ren could speak, Luv Shi interjected:

"Sect Master, I know the rules of the Thirty-Six Caves were set by you. I am willing to accept any punishment."

"No need, just don’t let it happen again."

Long Ren said nonchalantly.

Hearing Long Ren’s words, Luv Shi was stunned. He really hadn’t expected the Lake Master to not punish him and speak so casually. This was simply incredible!

The crowd, upon hearing Long Ren’s words, were also taken aback. Clearly, they didn’t expect the Lake Master to not punish the other party. After all, the person injured was Tian Zhen, and the Lake Master, even if not for himself, should consider his female friend. Now Tian Zhen was beaten, yet there was no punishment for Luv Shi at all.

Could it be that the Lake Master, Long Ren, isn’t worried about offending Tian Zhen? No one expected the Lake Master to drop the matter so lightly when internal fighting within the Thirty-Six Caves was a serious violation. Even if the heaviest punishment wasn’t given, at least there would be some consequences. Since when did the Lake Master become so magnanimous? This was simply too abnormal!

"What’s going on with the Lake Master? Has he really forgotten his old love for a new one?"

"How could the Lake Master be like that? I’m afraid he’s waiting for Tian Zhen’s opinion. Don’t underestimate the Lake Master’s wisdom."

"That’s reasonable. The Lake Master indeed has never been like this. He must want to hear Tian Zhen’s opinion. After all, only in this way can Tian Zhen be completely convinced..."

"It seems simple on the surface, but it might get more complicated soon..."

"..."

For a moment, the elders and sect masters present couldn’t help but discuss among themselves. It was evident they all thought Long Ren’s handling wasn’t so simple and that the complexity was yet to come. Everyone was aware of the importance of the unconscious woman to Long Ren and that Tian Zhen held the Liuli Grass that the woman urgently needed, forcing the Lake Master to comply.

Although everyone was quite concerned about the handling of that Spirit Vein issue, which had a significant impact on the entire Thirty-Six Caves, most of the elders and sect masters felt sympathetic towards Long Ren. The Thirty-Six Caves wasn’t a newly established organization; it had existed for hundreds of years.

Most of these elders or sect masters had deep feelings for Long Ren. Thus, everyone understood Long Ren, and they originally had no right to interfere with whatever decision the Lake Master would ultimately make. Only that everyone was displeased seeing the Lake Master being coerced by Tian Zhen and his apprentice.

Human nature has a selfish side. At this time, although everyone detested Tian Zhen and his apprentice, they didn’t dare to oppose them, especially since the two held a trump card. Even the Lake Master couldn’t do anything about it, let alone others...

Especially now, seeing Tian Zhen and his apprentice calm and full of confidence, everyone couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

At this moment, Tian Zhen stepped forward. He wasn’t the least bit angry with Long Ren’s decision, his face still wearing an inscrutable smile, and calmly bowed to Long Ren, saying:

"In my humble opinion, Lake Master, there’s no need to heavily punish Luv Shi. After all, he is a member of the Thirty-Six Caves, and harmony should be prized. A simple penalty would suffice, like deducting three to five years of the sect’s cultivation resources."

After Tian Zhen finished speaking, his face filled with a smile, which was followed by a tidying of his clothes. He glanced at Luv Shi beside him, a flash of viciousness that was easily noticed passed through his eyes.

Goodness! Three to five years of cultivation resources!

Such a penalty is considered simple handling? This would be a massive disaster for any sect; neither Great Gate Sect nor small sects in the Thirty-Six Caves could afford such punishment, and everyone present knew this well.

The Thirty-Six Caves, composed of thirty-six sects, each gains cultivation resources every year. However, the resources the Lake Master allocates to each sect annually still account for a substantial proportion, holding a crucial position.

This is why the Thirty-Six Caves have grown stronger and developed into the largest secret organization on the Donglai Continent today.

For the sects within the Thirty-Six Caves, even the smallest sect on the continent is considered relatively rapid in its development, much more so than similar sects of the same tier, and this is undeniable.

Everyone was taken aback by Tian Zhen’s suggestion to Long Ren, feeling deeply sorry for Luv Shi. Such a punishment would have a huge impact on their Sect. Although not ranked at the top in the Thirty-Six Caves, Luv Shi’s Sect was still among the top ten.

This punishment could drastically drop their ranking, possibly even to the bottom.

At this moment, Luv Shi’s eyes were bloodshot and his cheeks puffed with anger as he looked at Tian Zhen, hating him to the core. He couldn’t believe the other was so ruthless, truly trying to destroy him and his Sect. But standing before Long Ren, Luv Shi dared not say any more or make any moves.

In that instant, while harboring immense hatred towards Tian Zhen, Luv Shi also regretted his impulsiveness. If only he had not acted so thoughtlessly, at least his Sect wouldn’t be implicated... Standing beside Luv Shi, Guo Linn saw the state of his master and felt a pang of sorrow, his hatred for Tian Zhen and his disciple deepening. Softly, he comforted Luv Shi:

"Master, hitting them was worthwhile!"

"You’re right, I was rash..."

Luv Shi gently patted Guo Linn’s shoulder, recalling how this beloved disciple had blocked his attack, and felt a tinge of remorse for blaming him earlier. Luv Shi realized that if it weren’t for his disciple’s intervention, Tian Zhen wouldn’t have been lightly injured. His own fate would likely be worse, given that the upcoming punishment was already severe enough...

At this time, the meeting room was filled with sighs, with most Sect Leaders and Elders feeling a touch of sadness for Luv Shi...

However, upon hearing Tian Zhen’s remarks, Long Ren, full of curiosity, couldn’t help but ask directly:

"Sect Master Tian’s suggestion is excellent. Is it directed at yourself and your Qinghe Sect? If so, I might consider it."

"Ah?"

Tian Zhen looked utterly shocked, his heart skipping a beat. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. To punish him? His smile froze, then he forced a few awkward laughs and joked with Long Ren:

"The Lake Master has a great sense of humor, haha... Why punish me and my Sect when I’ve fulfilled my duties responsibly, hehe..."

"Do I look like I’m joking?" Now, Long Ren’s face finally turned somber, the smile that had been difficult to suppress since arriving disappeared completely.

Watching Long Ren’s expression, Tian Zhen and Leng Jian felt a sudden chill in their hearts; they couldn’t understand why Long Ren would say such a thing. Did he no longer want the Liuli Grass? That was impossible, Tian Zhen knew very well how much Long Ren cared for his comatose girlfriend; he would do anything for her.

Why would he then punish him and his Sect? That was absolutely impossible.

Not only were Tian Zhen and Leng Jian confused and uneasy, Luv Shi and Guo Linn were also surprised by Long Ren’s words and couldn’t figure out why he would say such a thing. Wasn’t he supposed to punish him? How did it suddenly turn to punishing Tian Zhen?

Everyone was puzzled by the Lake Master’s fast-changing expression...

"Lake Master, do you want the Liuli Grass?" Tian Zhen asked nervously when he saw Long Ren looking at him earnestly.

"Liuli Grass, it’s fortunate you know what you’re doing. As a member of the Thirty-Six Caves and the proud Sect Master of Qinghe, you dare to use the Liuli Grass in your possession to threaten me, Sect Master Tian? Have you thought about the consequences?"

With a serious expression, Long Ren emphasized his last sentence, having tolerated Tian Zhen and Leng Jian for long enough. Now that his elder brother had revived Shan Shan, he had no more concerns; it was time to settle the account.

The crowd was abuzz with shock, clearly not expecting the Lake Master to lose patience. Many elders, aware of Long Ren’s feelings for his girlfriend, were worried. What if the Lake Master could no longer tolerate Tian Zhen? What would happen to his girlfriend?

Everyone believed Long Ren would never abandon his girlfriend, having done so much for her over the years. Many knew how much he cared for her.

Yet, by confronting Tian Zhen now, was he not afraid of damaging the Liuli Grass? Without it, the Lake Master’s girlfriend might never awaken. Everyone assumed Long Ren would wait till he acquired the Liuli Grass before confronting them. They couldn’t understand why Long Ren would act now.

This twist was truly too sudden!

In the room, perhaps Tian Zhen and Leng Jian were the most bewildered. Tian Zhen was greatly alarmed by Long Ren’s words, which completely disrupted his plans. He already overlooked Ding Fan, who stood beside Long Ren with a calm smile.

He couldn’t comprehend what Long Ren meant by those words. Was he trying to scare him?

If it was a bluff, Tian Zhen quickly calmed himself. He wasn’t easily frightened. He assumed Long Ren would do anything for his girlfriend and wouldn’t confront him now; the other must be bluffing, for sure...