Chapter 2273 Spreading False Information
“Sir Duan Ling Tian?” When Elder Peng Lai of Wandering Saint Palace spoke to Duan Ling Tian, his attitude had undergone a change.
This surprised the four patrolling disciples of Wandering Saint Palace, including Ding Jian Hong. However, on second thought, they no longer found it surprising when they recalled Duan Ling Tian’s strength.
“If Duan Ling Tian is serious about joining the Wandering Saint Palace, I’m afraid Lord Palace Sir wouldn’t even blame him for killing Chen Tong, Chen An, and Elder Lin Yuan!” Ding Jian Hong said under his breath, “After all, even the combined power Chen Tong, Chen An, and Elder Lin Yuan could not hold a candle to someone with the strength of a powerhouse at the Ninth Form of the Saint Celestial Stage!”
As for the old patrolling disciple from the Wandering Saint Palace whom Duan Ling Tian killed after he had killed Chen Tong, nobody spoke about him at all. After all, he was a nobody in the Wandering Saint Palace. He was just a lowly disciple and did not come from an influential family.
Ding Jian Hong took a deep breath before he bowed and greeted Duan Ling Tian.”Sir Duan Ling Tian!”
When the other patrolling disciples saw Peng Lai and Ding Jian Hong bowing at and greeting Duan Ling Tian respectfully, they followed suit as well. “Sir Duan Ling Tian!”
After that, the entire place fell silent.
After a while, Duan Ling Tian finally responded to Peng Lai’s earlier question, “I genuinely want to join your Wandering Saint Palace. However, it seems like the Wandering Saint Palace doesn’t welcome me.” When he reached the latter part of his sentence, he stared at Peng Lai intently.
“It’s just a mistake, it’s just a mistake!” Peng Lai quickly waved his hand to dismiss the matter when he saw Duan Ling Tian’s piercing gaze. His expression remained respectful as he said, “If Sir Duan Ling Tian really intends to join our Wandering Saint Palace, naturally, we’ll be delighted to have you. I believe our Lord Palace Sir would be delighted as well when he finds out that Sir Duan is planning to join our Wandering Saint Palace!”
“Oh? Really? However, I’ve killed a few people from your Wandering Saint Palace,” Duan Ling Tian said as he narrowed his eyes.
“Those people that Sir Duan Ling Tian killed deserve it! If they did not provoke you, they wouldn’t have been killed.” Peng Lai forced a smile on his face. Although it might seem like he was trying to flatter Duan Ling Tian, his words were sincere.
Soon after, Peng Lai turned to Duan Ling Tian, Ke’er, and Gan Ru Yan before he said, “Sir Duan Ling Tian, both please come with me. I’ll arrange for a place for your stay… Let me see our Lord Palace Master and inform him about this. At that time, he’ll personally come and see you to give you a position!”
When Gan Ru Yan heard Peng Lai said ‘both madams’, her eyebrows furrowed but she did not say anything.
However, as soon as Peng Lai finished speaking, Duan Ling Tian pointed at Gan Ru Yan and corrected Peng Lai. “She’s not my wife. She’s my wife’s sister.”
When Peng Lai heard Duan Ling Tian’s words, he was embarrassed. He quickly apologized to all three of them. He did not think he would commit such a huge faux pas. “Sir Duan Ling Tian, I’m sorry. Madam, I’m sorry. Miss, I’m sorry as well.”
After Peng Lai apologized for his mistake, he looked at Duan Ling Tian warily as though he was afraid Duan Ling Tian would punish him. He only heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Duan Ling Tian had no intention of making things difficult for him. After that, he immediately led all of them to their quarter.
When Duan Ling Tian corrected Peng Lai’s mistake, Gan Ru Yan’s face turned sullen. She muttered to herself, “Whatever… I don’t care anyway…”
Duan Ling Tian noticed that Peng Lai was making his way to the estate of the Wandering Saint Palace, and he continued to carry Duan Si Ling in his arms as he followed after Peng Lai. As for Ke’er and Gan Ru Yan, he did not use his force to bring them along since Peng Lai was walking at a leisurely speed. It was as though Peng Lai was worried they would not be able to keep up.
While Duan Ling Tian and his companions left with Peng Lai for the Wandering Saint Palace’s estate, the four patrolling disciples heaved a big sigh of relief. They were so frightened that cold sweat had formed on their bodies. Even now, fear still lingered in their hearts.
“That Sir Ling Tian, if he really joins the Wandering Saint Palace… He would be given the position of a first-class Vice Palace Master, right?” Ding Jian Hong murmured.
Although Ding Jian Hong’s voice was soft, his comment was overheard by the other patrolling disciples. All of them agreed with his words.
“With Sir Duan Ling Tian’s strength, it wouldn’t be strange at all if he was given the position of Vice Palace Master!”
“If he really becomes the Vice Palace Master, the strength of Wandering Saint Palace would rise immensely. His strength would make up for the loss of the two elders whom he killed.”
“If he becomes a Vice Palace Master, there’s no doubt he would be First Vice Palace Master in the Wandering Saint Palace.”
“That’s a matter of course!”
The patrolling disciples discussed among themselves. All of them were certain Duan Ling Tian would be given the position of Vice Palace Master.
Suddenly. Ding Jian Hong felt as though something was amiss. He quickly scanned his surroundings and sighed. “I’m afraid it would be difficult to cover up the incident today.”
High up in the sky, a few figures were hidden in the clouds. There was no doubt Ding Jian Hong knew who these people were. He was certain these people had been here for a while, it was likely they had witnessed what had happened as well.
Meanwhile, Peng Lai from Wandering Saint Palace had arranged for Duan Ling Tian and the others to stay in a private mansion. Moreover, he also arranged for a few servant girls to attend to their needs.
Duan Ling Tian was impressed by Peng Lai’s hospitality. “This Peng Lai is a capable and smart man.” Even after he had killed the Elder Lin Yuan, Peng Lai did not treat him with hostility. On the contrary, Peng Lai had been respectful. Moreover, he could see Peng Lai was sincere in his respect, he was not putting up an act at all.
From the moment Duan Ling Tian arrived in the Wandering Saint Palace, Peng Lai was the only one who left a good impression on him.
If I’m to settle down in the Wandering Saint Palace, I’ll definitely need a good assistant. This Peng Lai seems to be perfect for the job… However, before I reveal anything to him, I’ll have to make him swear on the lightning penalty oath!’ Duan Ling Tian thought to himself.
Although there was a saying that said, ‘One should not be distrustful toward one’s underling, if one was distrustful toward that person, it was better not to use that person at all’, Duan Ling Tian felt it was easier to use the lightning penalty oath in this treacherous world.
Moreover, to the Human-Devil clan, Duan Ling Tian’s plan was definitely treasonous. Therefore, he had to take extra care in regard to this matter.
“Daddy, daddy… The people here are strange. First, they were so fierce. However, after daddy chased them away, they became so nice,” Duan Si Ling said, sitting snugly in Duan Ling Tian’s arms.
“Well, that’s the way of the people here. They wouldn’t listen if you don’t give them a beating.” Duan Ling Tian laughed and nodded.
When Ke’er heard Duan Ling Tian’s reply she only smiled lightly.
On the other hand, Gan Ru Yan looked at Duan Ling Tian with a strange expression on her face.
While Peng Lai from the Wandering Saint Palace went to look for the Palace Master of Wandering Saint Palace, shocking news began to spread in the estate of the Wandering Saint Palace, causing a huge commotion.
“Chen An, the disciple on patrol, is killed outside the estate of the Wandering Saint Palace?”
“Chen An’s father, Elder Chen Tong, is also killed by the same person?”
In the history of Wandering Saint Palace, there were very few people who were bold enough to kill the people from Wandering Saint Palace in their territory. Moreover, this person had killed an elder of Wandering Saint Palace. This was akin to a slap on the Wandering Saint Palace’s face.
“I wonder who’s so bold to do such a thing?”
“Is he seeking death?”
When people from the Wandering Saint Palace heard about this, they felt this madman was seeking death.
It did not take long before another news spread in the estate of the Wandering Saint Palace.
“Elder Lin Yuan personally went to confront the madman after he received a message from a broken jade token, but he was killed by the madman instead?”
“Th-this… How’s this possible? Elder Lin Yuan was at the Eighth Form of the Saint Celestial Stage. How is he so easily killed?”
“Rumor has it that similar to Elder Chen Tong, Elder Lin Yuan was killed with just two moves.”
“The madman killed Elder Lin Yuan with just two moves? Is this a joke?”
“Of course not. It’s said that the madman intentionally provoked Elder Lin Yuan in the beginning. He even toyed with Elder Lin Yuan, carrying two women and a little girl, as he made Elder Lin Yuan chase after him. Finally, when the madman had enough, he attacked Elder Lin Yuan and killed him with just two moves!”
“Where did you hear this news from?”
“The other patrolling disciples who were hiding told me about this. They personally witnessed the incident.”
Similar remarks could be heard all over the Wandering Saint Palace.
Eventually, it even spread to Ding Jian Hong and the other three who were present on the scene. However, what they heard made them frown in confusion.
“Those other patrolling disciples who had hidden themselves didn’t even understand what happened but they’re spreading false information… This is too much!” Ding Jian Hong said grimly.
The rumor that had been spreading around Wandering Saint Palace was detrimental to Duan Ling Tian’s reputation after all. After all, Ding Jian Hong and the others knew there was a valid reason as to why Duan Ling Tian killed the Chen father and son, and Elder Lin Yuan.
Ding Jian Hong muttered to himself resolutely, “No… I have to tell everyone the truth. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be beneficial to the Wandering Saint Palace if Sir Duan Ling Tian becomes upset over this!”
