Chapter 800 Swift as Thunder (2/2)

Chen Beifeng’s frown deepened as he said, “It’s merely his one-sided story!”

Ye Bingling shot a glance at Liu Zhixuan. He walked forward and said, “Everything deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan said is true—they had ganged up on me in order to find deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan, hoping to pry his location from my lips. If deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan did not rush over in time, they would have broken my arms.”

An uproar swept through the crowd.

Chen Beifeng’s eyelids twitched. He never imagined that the idiot Jin Teng trio would leave a witness!

“Liu Zhixuan has ties to Zhou Yuan, his words cannot be believed.” Chen Beifeng refused to back down. He refused to admit it even if he had to turn black to white.

Ye Bingling’s eyebrows furrowed.

“Hehe…what a lively place.”

However, a chuckle interjected just as Ye Bingling was about to speak. A figure dressed in scarlet robes appeared beside Chen Beifeng. It was a young man wearing an easy-going smile.

This person’s appearance once more stirred the crowd.

“Deputy fire pavilion master, Wang Chen?” Ye Bingling was also stunned by his appearance.

The young man called Wang Chen smiled as he waved. “Long time no see, deputy pavilion master Ye.”

His gaze swept towards Zhou Yuan as he said, “I believe this is all a misunderstanding, and there’s no need to make everyone so unhappy. After all, it will affect the reputation of your Wind Pavilion. How about I mediate for you guys. I suggest deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan to let them go and they apologise to you. Isn’t this a perfect conclusion?”

Zhou Yuan calmly stared at the deputy pavilion master of the Fire Pavilion. When he had appeared, Zhou Yuan had realized the source of the day’s matter.

It was likely related to the Scarlet Flame Hall of the Heavenly Spirit Sect.

Furthermore, the Fire Pavilion was under the Heavenly Spirit Sect’s control. It was likely that this seemingly harmless Wang Chen was secretly pulling the strings behind the day’s incident. Of course, there was certainly no way that the Scarlet Flame Hall had nothing to do with it as well. These people were clearly not willing to let him off just because he had entered the Wind Pavilion.

Ye Bingling’s brows had nearly turned vertical, clearly not expecting Wang Chen’s sudden interjection. He was a deputy pavilion master of the Fire Pavilion and was a well-known figure in the four pavilions.

Chen Beifeng’s expression softened a little. “Since brother Wang Chen intends to mediate, I will naturally not push things any further—”

However, before he could finish, Zhou Yuan interrupted, his face expressionless. “This affair should be handled in accordance with the rules. How can it make sense for an outside to interfere in our Wind Pavilion’s affairs? Although I recently joined, I do have some understanding of the rules. If the pavilion master position is empty, and there is a dispute over the punishment, the deputy pavilion masters can decide it by vote.

“Hence, I suggest stripping the Jin Teng trio of their positions.”

Chen Beifeng’s face turned rigid.

The smile on Wang Chen’s face also froze for a moment, then he stared at Zhou Yuan with a smile and said, “Won’t deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan give me some face?”

Zhou Yuan solemnly replied, “If deputy pavilion master Wang Chen has any objections to my methods, you may go ahead and make a complaint to the five great elders.”

Wang Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he chuckled and waved a finger at Zhou Yuan. However, a chilling light and fury was surging in the depths of his eyes. He had clearly not expected a mere newly appointed deputy pavilion master to actually dare to go against him in public.

Zhou Yuan ignored them as he looked towards Ye Bingling. The punishment would officially be recognized as long as she supported him.

Ye Bingling likewise had not expected Zhou Yuan to be so unyielding. However, she did not hesitate at all. After all, she and Chen Beifeng had a terrible relationship, and Chen Beifing’s side had no one but to blame but themselves for the day’s affair. Hence, she gave a faint nod of approval as she said, “I support your suggestion.”

Chen Beifeng’s expression immediately darkened.

Zhou Yuan raised his head and stared at the two of them as his voice sounded, “Of the three deputy pavilion masters, two are in agreement…

“Hence, the punishment shall take effect immediately. Jin Teng, Lin Zheng and Wu Dao shall be stripped of their pavilion commander positions and will not be allowed into the wind district for a period of one year. If they commit any more offenses, they shall be kicked out of the Wind Pavilion.

The expressions of the numerous Wind Pavilion members in the vicinity changed slightly. Their gazes were filled with respect when they looked towards Zhou Yuan. Only now did they realize that this new, seemingly kind-looking deputy pavilion master was not to be messed with if angered.

“Great, excellent!”

These were the only words Chen Beifeng could say. With a wave of his sleeve, Genesis Qi grabbed the deathly pale Jin Teng trio as he turned and left.

Wang Chen cast a frosty glance at Zhou Yuan as he leisurely said, “Deputy pavilion master Zhou Yuan is quite the character. However, I believe I should give you a warning. If you don’t change this character if yours, you will suffer in the four pavilions.”

There seemed to be a deeper meaning to his words. With a final snort, he turned and rose into the air.

The onlookers secretly wet their lips. The new deputy wind pavilion master was such an uncompromising person. However, he had now offended both Wang Chen of the Fire Pavilion and Chen Beifeng. Was this foolishness or part of some secret plan?