CHAPTER 196: CHAPTER 300: FAREWELL TO YUAN SHOUYI

"Let’s get back to business."

Smiling, Luo Qingxuan deliberately changed the topic: "This time in Jubei City, we are here to see Yuan Shouyi. Previously, Su Yuwei and I both promised that Yuan Shouyi would receive thirty percent of the benefits from the ruins. However, you are the one who ultimately took the ruins, so theoretically, ownership lies with you."

Pausing for a moment, Luo Qingxuan continued: "Now that you’ve become a True Disciple of our sect, Yuan Shouyi won’t trouble you anymore, so... what do you think about this matter?"

Although Luo Qingxuan didn’t spell it out, Wang Junze understood her meaning.

With the Profound Moon Sword Sect mediating, Yuan Shouyi would certainly show some respect. However, whether this feud is truly resolved is up to Wang Junze to decide.

If he is willing to reconcile, then according to Luo Qingxuan’s prior agreement, he could allocate thirty percent of the resources from the ruins to Yuan Shouyi, and the matter could be considered settled.

Conversely, no matter how peaceful things appear on the surface, everyone is well aware that this matter would not be considered over.

Regardless, as long as Wang Junze remains in the Northern Domain, offending Yuan Shouyi, the City Lord of Jubei City, brings him no benefit.

"I refuse!"

Without any hesitation, Wang Junze decisively replied: "Regarding the distribution of resources, I have long since made a promise—to give half to the sect, and the other half to those sects and families that fought with me to the end."

"I have always kept my word!"

It seemed Luo Qingxuan had predicted Wang Junze’s response, as she sighed and did not try to persuade further.

The hatred between Yuan Shouyi and Wang Junze was indeed too deep, nearly costing Su Yuwei and Wang Junze their lives and leading to the destruction of the Wang Family. Regardless of Wang Junze’s feelings for the Wang Family, this was not a grudge easily let go.

"No matter what, at least for now, you must not fall out with Yuan Shouyi."

Looking at Wang Junze, Luo Qingxuan advised again.

"I understand!"

Nodding, Wang Junze calmly replied: "I am merely at the Condensing Truth stage; how could I afford to fall out with the City Lord of Jubei City? I’m not worthy yet!"

"Don’t rush; this grudge will be settled eventually."

Lu Qing’s face showed a hint of coldness as he said in a steady voice: "I will return to the Northern Domain someday."

It can be said that Su Yuwei suffered such a great loss this time solely because of Yuan Shouyi.

If Su Yuwei hadn’t been injured initially and could have returned smoothly to Jubei City, repelling the Deserters, and with the ruins’ resources in Wang Junze’s hands, there might have been an opportunity to establish the Northern Domain Judgment Department.

However, Su Yuwei was severely injured later, and her life was saved by the people of Profound Moon Sword Sect, naturally losing all say and cutting off all hope.

"It’s good that you understand."

Nodding, Luo Qingxuan spoke softly.

In this matter, the Profound Moon Sword Sect will certainly not take a stance. As long as Yuan Shouyi is not colluding with the Deserters, the sect will not fall out with him.

Of course, with Wang Junze’s current status, at least on the surface, Yuan Shouyi also wouldn’t dare to make a move against him.

...

Pressing down the sword light, Luo Qingxuan and Wang Junze landed directly outside the City Lord’s Mansion.

With Luo Qingxuan’s speed, this trip didn’t take much time. The sky hadn’t completely darkened yet.

"Saintess, please, the Commandery Princess has already entered the mansion first."

As soon as Luo Qingxuan and the others landed, a steward immediately stepped forward to greet them.

Su Yuwei, traveling alone, naturally moved faster than Luo Qingxuan and the others. Moreover, entering the mansion first already demonstrated Su Yuwei’s attitude.

Even if she hated Yuan Shouyi, since they couldn’t fall out directly, she had to act as if nothing had happened.

Moments later, the group entered the mansion and arrived in the garden.

Yuan Shouyi had long set up a sumptuous banquet. Seeing Luo Qingxuan and the others, he immediately came up to greet them, laughing: "I was just talking to the Commandery Princess about you. Saintess, Junze, please come!"

"City Lord Yuan is thoughtful."

Smiling, Luo Qingxuan directly took a seat, but did not mention Wang Junze’s matters, clearly indicating not to interfere in this matter.

"Greetings to the City Lord!"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Junze slightly bowed and spoke calmly.

"Haha, we’re all family here, no need for formalities!" Yuan Shouyi waved his hand, laughing: "I heard the Sect Leader Zhenren personally took you as a disciple, young man, that’s impressive!"

"Just lucky!"

Wang Junze replied softly: "Speaking of which, I have today thanks to you, City Lord, I should be the one thanking you."

The word "thanks" was a double entendre, spoken politely, yet it ultimately conveyed Wang Junze’s emotions.

"No need to be polite, we have a long future ahead."

Smiling, Yuan Shouyi responded, using a double entendre as well.

Once everyone was seated, Yuan Shouyi continued: "I heard the Commandery Princess is heading back to the capital soon, so today I took the opportunity to host this gathering to bid farewell to her; please join me in toasting the Commandery Princess."

While speaking, Yuan Shouyi had already raised his glass.

Su Yuwei didn’t refuse, raising her glass first. With this, the others naturally followed, drinking the toast together.

"Regrettably, during this Deserters’ siege, I, Yuan, fought back hastily, and there were still many mistakes, causing the Commandery Princess and Junze to be in danger; it truly shouldn’t have happened. I shall punish myself with three glasses first." Yuan Shouyi spoke again, lightly deflecting all responsibility.

"By the way, where’s Patriarch Lin and our other sect friends? Why haven’t we seen them today?" Wang Junze asked proactively: "Speaking of which, when the Wang Family was besieged by the Great Snow Wolf Riders, it was thanks to their help that I survived. I haven’t had the chance to thank them in person yet."

A slight twitch in his eyelid, Yuan Shouyi responded with a placid demeanor: "Time was too short to extend invitations, we’ll find an opportunity later. I also need to thank them; otherwise, if something had happened to the Commandery Princess, I would be greatly at fault."

"Also, didn’t the City Lord have someone record a list back then? I’d trouble the City Lord to hand it to me later." Wang Junze continued: "By chance, I gained some inheritance from the ruins, and as I promised before, I will share half the resources with them. I always follow through on my word and cannot let these friends down."

"Of course, I, Yuan, will fully cooperate." With a barely detectable trace of coldness in his eyes, Yuan Shouyi quickly concealed it.

"The wine has been consumed, and I’m feeling a bit fatigued, so I won’t linger longer."

Putting down his glass, Wang Junze calmly stated: "Farewell!"

Although he did not fall out face-to-face, Wang Junze was unwilling to continue the charade and immediately left upon finishing his words.

With Wang Junze departing, Wang Xin and Lu Qing soon followed, also leaving together.

However, Luo Qingxuan and Su Yuwei made no such move, choosing to stay on.