Chapter 282 The Azure Sun Ultimatum
"You have already expelled Jin Yuanzhan, so I don't think there is any need for you to look for him."
"As for Jin Yuelin, sorry, but you can't decide what she wants for her."
With a threatening look, Bai Zihan's commanding voice filled with authority echoed.
"So, I must suggest that Elder Wu mind his own business."
There was no need to add much more.
Jin Yuanzhan and Jin Yuelin were now with the Bai Clan, and Elder Wu-or for that matter, the Azure Sun Holy Sect-should stop thinking about getting them back.
Elder Wu gritted his teeth.
In terms of eloquence, indeed there was no debating Bai Zihan.
He thought about using Jin Yuanzhan being from the Azure Sun Holy Sect to make a point about getting him back, but Bai Zihan already knew about his expulsion.
Seeing that he was from a Major Sect, he also thought that perhaps Bai Zihan would listen to what he said.
But it looked like Bai Zihan's rumor wasn't false at all.
He didn't even give face to the Imperial Family, so who was he in comparison?
"Young Master Bai, although Jin Yuanzhan has been expelled, he still has something from our Azure Sun Holy Sect. We must get it back from him at all cost."
Elder Wu tried to reason out.
"Oh, is that so? Then I will talk with him and send it to Azure Sun Holy Sect. You don't need to worry too much about that."
Bai Zihan said.
He already knew that Elder Wu wanted to kill Jin Yuanzhan to stop him from telling others about their illegal practices.
Elder Wu stood there stunned. He only needed to meet with Jin Yuanzhan once and he could end his life.
But no matter what, it seemed like Bai Zihan had no plan to let him meet with Jin Yuanzhan.
(Why?)
He didn't think that Jin Yuanzhan had any prior dealings with Bai Zihan or anything.
Then, was Bai Zihan just saying that in good faith-or did he know something and was trying to prevent him from meeting with Jin Yuanzhan?
"Young Master Bai, did Jin Yuanzhan say something about the Azure Sun Holy Sect?"
He asked, trying to verify.
Bai Zihan's lips curved faintly, his eyes narrowing in quiet amusement.
"What he said or didn't say what does that matter to you?"
His words were light, almost dismissive, yet each syllable landed like a hammer against Elder Wu's chest.
Elder Wu's face darkened. His sharp gaze darted to Jin Yuelin, still clutching Bai Zihan's sleeve.
Seeing how Bai Zihan treated Jin Yuelin well, then it must be because he valued Jin Yuanzhan very much.
Why?
Jin Yuanzhan's talent was no longer there, and his cultivation had also declined due to the Sun Dao Stone fragment cracking along his Core.
If it were before, he would have thought that it must be because they valued him for his talent.
But now, there was no talent that Bai Zihan could value from Jin Yuanzhan. The only thing that was valuable was the information about the Azure Sun Holy Sect that he had.
(So... Jin Yuanzhan did speak. Otherwise, why would Bai Zihan guard him so carefully?)
He came to the conclusion based on his own misunderstanding.
Bai Zihan valued Jin Yuanzhan because of Jin Yuelin, but Elder Wu still arrived at the correct conclusion-that Jin Yuanzhan did speak-though through misunderstanding.
Wu Zhankong's hands clasped tighter behind his back, his nails biting into his palms.
"Young Master Bai," he said slowly, voice now low and laced with warning, "I advise you not to meddle in matters that do not concern you. The Azure Sun Holy Sect does not forgive those who block its path."
Bai Zihan tilted his head, his expression still unreadable.
"Meddle?"
He repeated softly, almost to himself. Then, his smile sharpened.
"No, Elder Wu. You misunderstand. This is no matter of meddling. Rather, it is you who are meddling in Bai Clan's matters. I suggest that you take your own advice."
He took a deliberate step forward, his aura flaring ever so slightly-subtle, yet enough to press against Elder Wu.
Elder Wu was surprised that a youth was able to make him feel pressured.
"Bai Clan doesn't forgive those who try to meddle in their affairs. And if Azure
Sun Holy Sect believes otherwise..."
His voice grew colder, like steel drawn from its sheath.
"...then perhaps you should test how far your sect's hand can reach."
The corridor fell into silence.
Elder Wu felt a bead of sweat form at his temple, though his pride forced his
expression into a mask of disdain.
(So arrogant... but his confidence-it isn't false. This boy... this Bai Zihan is
dangerous.)
He narrowed his eyes, tone turning icy.
"Young Master Bai, are you declaring war on my Azure Sun Holy Sect?"
Bai Zihan only laughed-low, derisive, echoing in the marble hall like thunder
before a storm.
"War?" he said, his gaze cutting straight through Elder Wu. "No, Elder Wu.
You're not worth a war."
He paused, letting the words sink in, his smile never faltering.
Indeed, a war between a Sect and a Clan was very different from that between
Clans.
A Sect doesn't mean that all the members are loyal and dedicated to the Sect.
Those who didn't want to ruin their relationship with the Bai Clan would urge them to come back to their clan.
Unlike a Clan, those disciples don't have the loyalty to risk their lives for the
Sect.
Moreover, Even if that wasn't the case, Azure Sun Holy Sect would stand no chance if there was a war between them and the Bai Clan.
Even with the other two Top Clans together, the Li-Zhao Clans couldn't win
against the Bai Clan, not to mention them.
However, if Bai Zihan knew about that information, then Elder Wu thought that
perhaps the confrontation was inevitable.
Elder Wu's gaze hardened, his voice dropping to a growl.
"Then hand over Jin Yuelin, and I will let things go."
Bai Zihan's reply was immediate, his tone unshakable.
"No!"
Elder Wu's eyes narrowed into slits, his patience snapping.
"You leave me with no choice."
In an instant, his Qi flared violently, the air rippling under the pressure as his
eyes filled with killing intent, locking firmly onto Bai Zihan.