Chapter 2290: Chapter 2286: Slipping Away?

"Palace Master." The two Guardians of Ice looked at Xiao Yi, wanting to say something.

"Shut up." Xiao Yi cut them off coldly.

"If you say one more word, I’ll leave right now."

"Palace Master, calm down." Their faces turned anxious, and they looked pleadingly at Xia Yifeng.

Xia Yifeng nodded, "You two Guardians should return to the Clan Lands first; I’ll discuss with the Palace Master."

The two looked overjoyed, cupping their hands, "Then, we’ll leave it to Guardian Xia."

Smiling, the two faded away, confident that Xia Yifeng, having a good relationship with Xiao Yi, could surely persuade him.

Outside the main hall of the Xia Family, only Xia Yifeng, Xiao Yi, and Xia Canglan were left.

"You want to persuade me?" Xiao Yi glanced at Xia Yifeng, letting out a cold laugh.

"No." Xia Yifeng chuckled, "You, kid, are so stubborn, not even the eight Masters of the Main Hall can handle you, and I certainly don’t have that capability."

"What you’ve decided, or refused to accept, I fear no one can change."

"Good that you know." Xiao Yi’s expression was cold.

Nearby, Xia Canglan walked over quickly, his brow furrowed, "Kid, aren’t you being a bit unfair?"

"You’ve taken advantage of the Lu Family’s best girl and now want to ease away without taking responsibility."

Saying this, Xia Canglan patted Xiao Yi’s shoulder heavily, "A real man doesn’t shy away from responsibility."

"Hmph." Xiao Yi snorted coldly, shaking off Xia Canglan’s hand with a jolt of his shoulder, "I’m not interested in joking with you."

Xia Canglan frowned, surprised by Xiao Yi’s seriousness.

Xia Yifeng chuckled bitterly, "If I’m not mistaken, Palace Master, you are concerned about the Holy Daughter of the Holy Moon Sect."

"Back then, you were willing to cause such a tumult for her, turning the Holy Moon Sect upside down, indicating the deep feelings between you and the Holy Daughter."

"But..." Xia Yifeng paused, smiling bitterly, "Palace Master is, after all, young, full of Blood Qi, alone in the Endless Snow Mountain with no Holy Daughter by your side, so it’s normal to act irrationally at times."

"We old folks don’t really care about this. If it were any other girl, it wouldn’t matter much if the Palace Master acted rashly."

"But now that it involves Lu Lingshuang, Palace Master, you can’t shirk responsibility entirely."

"I believe the Holy Daughter is a reasonable person and won’t blame you, so..."

"So you shut up." Xiao Yi’s face turned dark, "I just happened to pass by that day."

"So..." Xia Yifeng hesitated, "Palace Master, are you innocent? Really didn’t do such shameful, appalling deeds?"

Appalling?

Xiao Yi’s face twitched, but he still shook his head, "No."

Xia Yifeng frowned, "Then why don’t you explain, Palace Master?"

Xiao Yi responded coldly, "Explain what? Even you two assume I did it, what more is there to explain?"

"Though, indeed." Xia Yifeng nodded seriously, "From what I know of you, Palace Master, with Sword Heart clarity and firm Dao Heart, it’s impossible to be swayed by mere beauty to the point of losing reason."

"Moreover, with your current status today, there’s no need for such actions."

Xiao Yi pursed his lips, finally relieved.

Previously, being casually called a little thief was one thing, but now being labeled a ’rapist’ and ’lecherous demon’ and having everyone believe it was quite frustrating for someone like Xiao Yi.

"So how do you plan to handle this, Palace Master?" Xia Yifeng asked.

"You can’t run; Lu Long the old fox is guarding outside the Xia Family territory; you can’t leave."

Xiao Yi frowned.

Xia Yifeng said solemnly, "If Guardian Bing and Guardian Nangong would join forces with me, we might bind Lu Long and let you leave safely, Palace Master."

"But clearly, those two old foxes are hoping you’ll marry Ling Shuang and surely won’t ally with me."

Xiao Yi’s face was cold, "Those two old fellows swaying like reeds in the wind."

"Not quite." Xia Yifeng shook his head, "Those two still prioritize you, Palace Master."

"But they would be happy to see you gain the support of the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion."

Xia Yifeng chuckled bitterly, "I alone don’t have the power to ensure your safe departure, Palace Master."

"How about..." Xia Yifeng chuckled softly, "You just go along with it, Palace Master. It’s not really a bad thing."

"Indeed." Xia Canglan chimed in, "Even if Xiao Yi really didn’t do such a disgraceful act, you haven’t lost out."

"Ling Shuang, this girl, you’ve seen her beauty; her exceptional looks rival any woman in the world."

"Her Martial Arts Talent is the best in Ice Storm Sword Pavilion’s history, more than enough to match you."

"Marrying her wouldn’t be a loss for you."

Xia Canglan patted Xiao Yi’s shoulder again, laughing, "I told you before, it’s normal for men to have three wives and four concubines."

"If you marry Ling Shuang, the old fox Lu Long will no longer hold a grudge against you."

"After that, you could also take Mei’er, and I believe Guardian Bing would be quite pleased too."

"Thus, the two forces of Ice Emperor Palace and Ice Storm Sword Pavilion would be entirely at your disposal."

"I’m sure the Holy Daughter will understand and won’t hold it against you."

"This is a viable option." Xia Yifeng’s expression suddenly turned serious, "Palace Master, you should be well aware of the foundation of Ice Emperor Palace and Ice Storm Sword Pavilion."

"Even compared to the Eight Palaces, without considering the Masters of the Main Hall, our foundation and combat power are no less than any Palace."

"If the two forces unite, they would surpass any one Palace."

"Considering us Four Great Guardians, our two forces are essentially the strongest hidden forces, even surpassing the Eight Palaces."

"What we lack is the strongest combat power on the Masters of the Main Hall level."

"Once you, Palace Master, achieve your potential and rise completely, with our two forces’ support, you will be the most powerful person in this world."

Xia Yifeng wasn’t exaggerating.

Excluding the Eight Masters of the Main Hall, the combined foundation and combat power of Ice Emperor Palace and Ice Storm Sword Pavilion surpass any Palace.

Without considering such strong combat power, not counting Saint Lord and Moon Venerate Martial Saint, Ice Emperor Palace and Ice Storm Sword Pavilion even surpass Holy Moon Sect.

If adding a supreme expert, with the Four Great Guardians, the lineage of Ice Venerate is the strongest hidden force.

The two spoke endlessly, but they failed to notice Xiao Yi’s increasingly cold expression.

"If I want to leave, no one in this world can stop me."

"As for what you said after, I’ll consider it unheard. Don’t repeat it, or I’ll really get angry."

Xiao Yi glanced at them indifferently.

"You plan to slip away under Lu Long’s nose, Xiao Yi?" Xia Canglan asked.

"Do you think I’m incapable?" Xiao Yi sneered.

"Not at all." Xia Canglan shook his head, "Back then, you disappeared without a trace under the noses of the Black Demon Six Evils, so you can certainly do so today."

"However, if you leave, it would solidify the rumor of you trying to escape responsibility."

Xiao Yi shook his head, "There are countless rumors in the world. If I deal with each one, how can I live?"

"Rumors stop with the wise. I don’t need to say much more."

"As for Lu Long’s sword yesterday, I’ll surely repay him."

After speaking, Xiao Yi’s figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

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