Such a big accusation was thrown down.
Not to mention Ah Yin and Bibi Dong behind Yu Chen.
Even the onlookers under the heavenly curtain couldn't help but change their expressions.
They felt that the older ginger was indeed spicier.
Qian Xunji had been the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall for so many years, not just in terms of cultivation strength.
His schemes and methods were also far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
It wasn't just the onlookers who had this thought.
Among the Shrek Seven Devils, Ma Hongjun and others couldn't help but exclaim in admiration when they saw it.
"Don't say it, this guy immediately seized the moral high ground, which is indeed a very clever move."
"Who says it isn't?"
"If they can't fight, Qian Xunji doing this means Yu Chen is naturally a step shorter than them. No matter how the negotiations proceed, Qian Xunji will naturally have the advantage and be able to firmly grasp the initiative."
Speaking of this now, amidst their sighs, there was also a hint of schadenfreude.
They were clearly very happy to see Yu Chen get stumped.
Of course, not everyone felt this way.
At least Ning Rongrong's thoughts were completely different from theirs.
"This is really bad. They say a dull knife cuts meat, but Qian Xunji's approach is even more ruthless than direct fighting and killing. If not handled properly, it will definitely have a huge impact on Yu Chen's reputation."
"This guy... is too malicious."
Ning Rongrong was worried, and by the end, she was grinding her teeth and complaining bitterly.
As Yu Chen's fan club leader.
It was clear that she found Qian Xunji's behavior utterly despicable.
And in contrast to her indignation.
Above the heavenly curtain.
Yu Chen, the person involved, remained calm.
However, before he could explain anything, Bibi Dong, who was standing beside him, heard Yu Chen say this and became anxious.
She quickly took over the conversation and proactively explained.
"How can Master blame Yu Chen for such a matter?"
"Whether it was unilaterally violating the rules and giving Yu Chen the Soul Power Ten Core Theories book to read, or secretly leaving the Spirit Hall's sphere of influence with him, these were all decisions made by Bibi Dong alone, and Bibi Dong did them willingly.
One person's actions are one person's responsibility. If Master truly wants to blame someone, blame Bibi Dong. Don't blame others, and especially don't blame Yu Chen!"
After finishing, her legs went weak.
She knelt directly in front of Qian Xunji with a thud.
Seeing his reaction, Qian Xunji was naturally furious.
Veins began to bulge and throb on his forehead.
At this moment, he laughed in extreme anger, and after saying three 'good's, he immediately looked up and once again questioned Yu Chen.
"Good, good, good!"
"A good 'one person's actions are one person's responsibility.'"
"Yu Chen, what kind of mesmerizing potion did you give my disciple? How could you turn her, who used to respect her Master and the Dao, into this current state??"
"Master, I didn't..."
Bibi Dong opened her mouth to explain something after hearing him, but before she could finish, Qian Xunji interrupted her again with a flick of his sleeve.
"Shut up!"
"Bibi Dong!"
"If you still consider me your Master, then don't speak another word, not even half a word!"
Seeing her Master like this.
Bibi Dong felt wronged and depressed.
Not to mention her, even Ah Yin, standing by, showed an expression of shared hatred.
And in contrast to their anger and dissatisfaction.
Yu Chen's face always held a peaceful smile.
He calmly and unhurriedly explained things one by one.
"It is true that Spirit Hall treated me with great care before, and for that, I am naturally grateful. However, things must be kept separate. Setting aside other matters, I, Yu, absolutely cannot accept the accusation of plagiarizing the Soul Power Ten Core Theories of Spirit Hall."
"Firstly, before I read the Soul Power Ten Core Theories, I had no idea that this book was considered a forbidden text within Spirit Hall.
They say ignorance is bliss.
To blame me for this reason would be too much of a grievance.
As for the other point, it's also simple: the Soul Power Ten Core Theories, which Spirit Hall now treasures, do not hold much value in my opinion.
If I, Yu, remember correctly.
I later even helped Spirit Hall, free of charge, with relevant theoretical supplements and explanations. Based on that alone, can it not compensate for mistakenly reading a forbidden book earlier?"
Yu Chen spoke, and at the end, he asked with a serious expression.
And no sooner had he finished speaking.
Bibi Dong, standing beside him, immediately nodded and echoed him.
"Brother Yu Chen, that's absolutely true!"
"Master, no matter how you look at it, regarding the Soul Power Ten Core Theories, we have gained a huge advantage."
"Leaving aside other things, every single one of Brother Yu Chen's improved Spirit Hall theories is truly invaluable. How much effort and hard work of our Spirit Masters did that save Spirit Hall? We can't be ungrateful after gaining such a benefit."
"And if I'm not mistaken, Master, didn't you confine Yu Chen for this very reason before? How can the same matter be punished twice? Isn't that a bit unreasonable?"
His words this time were truly earnest.
After he finished speaking.
He didn't know if he had persuaded Qian Xunji to change his mind.
But it had certainly left him quite choked up.
"You..."
After a long while, he regained his composure and could only forcibly change the topic.
He snorted and added, continuing.
"Alright then."
"Then the matter of the Soul Power Ten Core Theories doesn't count. Let's talk about something else."
"You think that improving the core theories can offset the previous act of secretly reading a forbidden book, and even believe that our Spirit Hall gained a huge advantage from it. Then what about the matter of abducting Bibi Dong from Spirit Hall?"
And upon hearing his question, before Yu Chen could speak.
Ning Fengzhi, who had accompanied him to these negotiations and had been silent in the back, finally couldn't help but speak up, taking over the conversation. He tried to smooth things over, saying.
"How can such a thing be described as 'abduction'? Your wording is too severe, Qian Xunji."
"Your disciple herself said it was a mutual agreement."
"A girl grows up and can't be kept. The term 'abduction' is too much."
"They say a beautiful lady is sought after by gentlemen, and isn't the reverse also true? Who hasn't been young? Qian Xunji, you should understand that yourself, right? In fact, you should really relax. To be honest, this is not a bad thing at all. On the contrary, it's a great thing."
Yu Yuanzhen listened, nodding like a pounding garlic, and repeatedly echoed him.
"Exactly!"
"Although Bibi Dong is indeed the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, she will eventually get married and have children, find a partner, won't she?"
"Wouldn't it be better for two people who are deeply in love to be together, rather than being forced into marriage by their parents' decree and a matchmaker's words?"
"Moreover, I'm not just boasting. Is there anyone under the heavens more suitable than Yu Chen as an ideal husband?"
"Regardless of appearance, character, wisdom, ability, background, or even influence, is there any peer more outstanding than my Yu Chen under the heavens?"
The more Yu Yuanzhen spoke, the more resolute his words became, finally placing his hands on his hips, his face filled with self-satisfaction and pride.
Seeing her expression, she didn't even wait to see Qian Xunji's reaction.
Under the heavenly curtain.
The crowd of onlookers was already overjoyed.
Some felt that Yu Yuanzhen's current performance was too much.
It was somewhat exaggerated.
"23333, Yu Yuanzhen is really… he said all that, yet he still claims he's not boasting?"
"Is there anyone like him?"
"Looking at his small expression, his face seems proud, giving the impression that he can barely hide it.
As the Sect Master, isn't this expression a bit too undignified?"
However, more people clearly held the opposite opinion.
Among the Shrek Seven Devils.
Ning Rongrong was the absolute main force in this regard.
In fact, this time, the moment everyone's complaints landed.
Immediately after, she had already let out a cold snort.
"Undignified?"
"You must be young and not yet a father. What's so undignified about this?
Moreover, which of Yu Yuanzhen's words today wasn't true? Among peers, let alone those who can rival Yu Chen, I feel that not even half can see his back…"
However, although everyone knew Ning Rongrong was an unconditional fan of Yu Chen.
They also had to admit.
Her words this time were extremely reasonable.
Hearing her say this, they nodded in deep agreement, concurring.
"There's no falsehood in that statement."
"I even feel that Yu Yuanzhen's current display is somewhat conservative and restrained."
"If it were my son, with half of his achievements. No, not half, even just 1/10 of his achievements, I'd be ecstatic, practically flying to the heavens.
I'd want to grab people on the street and tell them 800 times a day before stopping. The fact that he's only now showing so-called pride, in my opinion, is already very low-key and humble."
"Who wouldn't want a son and successor like Yu Chen?"
Everyone spoke with faces full of emotion.
After the emotion, they turned their heads, subconsciously looking towards Yu Xiaogang beside them.
Although no one present said any extra words this time.
Yu Xiaogang wasn't a fool; how could he not understand the meaning of everyone's gazes this time?
His usually calm expression once again turned ashen.
He felt as if thousands of alpacas were roaring past in his heart.
Lowering his head, he cursed angrily to himself.
??!
No, you can talk, but what do you mean by looking at me with those eyes?
I've been low-key enough, haven't I?
I haven't attracted any negativity throughout.
Why, even the heavenly curtain has let me go, but you still won't let me go?!
Unfortunately, no one present paid attention to his emotional fluctuations at the moment.
Even Liu Erlong, who usually cared for him, now had her attention more focused on the heavenly curtain above.
She was eager to see how Qian Xunji, the former Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, would respond to this almost coercive approach from the crowd.
Of course.
While curious, she already had her own rough guess in mind.
She felt that facing the unanimous persuasion of Ning Fengzhi and the others.
Even someone as powerful as Qian Xunji would ultimately have to yield.
There was no other way.
The actual outcome was consistent with Liu Erlong's expectations.
However, in her anticipation.
The scene where Yu Chen and Ning Fengzhi and others would have to exert great effort to finally persuade Qian Xunji to change his mind did not appear.
Upon hearing everyone's words at this moment.
Qian Xunji merely hesitated for a moment before nodding and agreeing to the matter.
"Good!"
"I can forgo the 100,000-year spirit ring, and I can even betroth Bibi Dong to you…"
However, he clearly had additional conditions and was about to say more.
But before he could finish his conditions, he was excitedly interrupted by Bibi Dong beside him, who said.
"Really?"
"That's wonderful, Master! I knew you were definitely the most reasonable one!"
Seeing her joyful expression, a soft look flickered in the depths of Qian Xunji's eyes.
However, he didn't stop there, and continued to reply with a cold snort.
"Don't be too happy, you girl."
"Yu Chen, you too… becoming the son-in-law of my Spirit Hall isn't something you can achieve by just moving your lips; that would be too easy for you."
"If you want me to agree to you two being together, you must truly achieve something."
Hearing him say this, Yu Yuanzhen and the others were naturally greatly surprised.
They immediately spoke up, adding and asking.
"Achievements? How does Yu Chen not have achievements?"
"Exactly! Especially the Civilian Soul Guidance Device series that Yu Chen launched this time, it's no exaggeration to say it brought earth-shattering changes to the entire World. Among his peers, who has achieved more than this?"
"Let alone adults. In terms of achievements and continental renown, I'm afraid in a few more years, we won't even be able to compare to Yu Chen. This is truly the new waves pushing the old."
Ning Fengzhi looked up and sighed at the end of his words.
These words weren't entirely to help Yu Chen persuade Qian Xunji, but truly came from his heart.
But hearing him say this now.
Qian Xunji on the other side remained completely unmoved.
He then spoke, adding with a cold snort.
"You're talking about external fame and achievements. What does that have to do with Spirit Hall?"
"Since he wants to marry the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, he must follow the rules of Spirit Hall. He must truly make contributions to Spirit Hall."
Seeing that he had said so much, Yu Chen knew he had no reason to refuse.
Although he vaguely guessed that this task would be extremely difficult.
He still cupped his hands and bowed respectfully, asking.
"Understood. May I ask what exactly the Supreme Pontiff means by 'contribution'?"
However, facts proved.
He still underestimated the difficulty of the challenge Qian Xunji had set for him.
"Have you heard of Sea God Island?"
So much so that when he heard Qian Xunji utter the three words "Sea God Island" this time.
Before he could even speak.
Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen, who stood beside him, had already exclaimed in surprise.