Chapter 1149: Chapter 562: The Struggle of Xuanbing Pavilion

“Back then, your Xuanbing Pavilion’s Pavilion Master personally took action against my Qi Family, going so far as to send assassins against our disciples. This wasn’t just some simple misunderstanding, was it?”

Upon hearing Qi Tian’s words, the face of the white-clothed youth turned pale instantly. He hadn’t expected Qi Tian to be so direct, bringing up the events of those years.

The truth was, indeed, their Xuanbing Pavilion had acted excessively back then, but it was all because of Qi Tian.

Because their Xuanbing Pavilion had always viewed Qi Tian as the greatest threat, they took measures against the Qi Family.

Yet, they hadn’t anticipated that Qi Tian’s strength would become so terrifying, evolving from an inconspicuous lad to such a formidable figure within a few short years.

“Brother Qi, indeed we acted somewhat excessively back then. I, on behalf of Xuanbing Pavilion, offer you my apologies.”

The white-clothed youth took a deep breath and then directly bowed in front of Qi Tian.

He could feel that Qi Tian wasn’t lying. Indeed, their actions back then were over the line.

Moreover, he knew that the person before him was not someone they could afford to offend.

Therefore, he could only humble himself in hopes of earning Qi Tian’s forgiveness.

“Apologies?”

Qi Tian looked at the white-clothed youth in front of him, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth, then said, “Your Xuanbing Pavilion’s apologies are truly cheap indeed.”

“Do you really think a mere apology can offset everything you did to my Qi Family back then?”

Upon hearing Qi Tian’s words, the face of the white-clothed youth turned sour immediately.

He naturally knew that their actions back then were indeed excessive, but he had no means to do anything about it.

Because they simply couldn’t contend with the person before them.

“Brother Qi, I know we went too far back then, but this matter concerns the situation of the entire Northern Desolate Divine Continent. I hope Brother Qi can consider the big picture.”

The white-clothed youth spoke again, his voice full of pleading.

“Consider the big picture?”

Qi Tian sneered upon hearing this, then spoke, “What does the situation of the entire Northern Desolate Divine Continent have to do with me?”

“Why should I consider the overall situation of the Northern Desolate Divine Continent for the sake of your Xuanbing Pavilion?”

Upon hearing Qi Tian’s words, the white-clothed youth’s face turned pale once again.

He really hadn’t thought that Qi Tian would be so cold and disdainful.

But he had no recourse because he wasn’t in a position to demand anything from Qi Tian.

“Brother Qi, I…”

The white-clothed youth was just about to speak again, but Qi Tian interrupted him directly.

“Enough, save those pointless words of yours.”

Qi Tian spoke indifferently, “The matters of your Xuanbing Pavilion hold no interest for me, and I won’t interfere.”

“If you wish for my assistance, then bring forth something that captures my interest.”

“Otherwise, there’s no point in discussing this any further…”

With those words, Qi Tian turned around and silently walked off into the distance.

Indeed, the Qi Family found themselves in a loose alliance with the Luo Family of Qingshi City, the Liang Family of Heiwu City, and the elusive Ghost Temple, with their interests intermingling somewhat.

But if the Xuanbing Pavilion could indeed offer something exceedingly precious enough for a change of allegiance, he wouldn’t rule out directly taking action against the Luo Family of Qingshi City.

Meanwhile, the white-clothed youth stood there in silence, his face somewhat pale and unsightly.

He could feel that Qi Tian was not joking; the other really was unwilling to lend a hand.

This filled him with a sense of despair, for he knew that without the Qi Family’s help, their Xuanbing Pavilion truly faced danger.

…

After walking some distance.

The current Family Head of the Qi Family, Qi Tian, finally lowered his head slightly before an old man.

That old man was Qi Tian’s master, Mo Wenjian.

“Master, as per your instructions, I have refused Xuanbing Pavilion’s request.”

Qi Tian spoke, his voice carrying a hint of respect.

“Oh? What terms did they propose?”

Mo Wenjian inquired calmly, his tone carrying little emotion.

“They wanted our assistance to fend off the Luo Family of Qingshi City’s attacks, but they didn’t propose any terms.”

Qi Tian replied.

“Didn’t propose any terms?”

Upon hearing Qi Tian’s words, Mo Wenjian’s brows furrowed slightly, then he said, “Xuanbing Pavilion certainly plays a good game.”

“They wish to use our Qi Family’s strength to fend off the attacks from Luo Family of Qingshi City, yet they are unwilling to pay any price. They think quite highly of themselves.”

“Master, what should we do now?”

Qi Tian asked, somewhat puzzled.

“What should we do? We observe and watch the developments unfold.”

Mo Wenjian said calmly, “If we rashly extend help now, we’d only be falling into their trap, so we must watch and see what they’re truly up to.”

“And, the Luo Family of Qingshi City, they’re not a force to be trifled with either…”

Upon hearing his master’s words, Qi Tian immediately understood.

It turned out that the reason his master instructed him to refuse Xuanbing Pavilion’s request was that they already had a plan, and acting rashly would only lead them into the opponent’s trap.