Free Web NovelChapter 1183: Chapter 1183: Finding a Way Out
After traveling on the road for a while, the people of the Ancient Abyss Sect suddenly heard a clamor ahead, accompanied by bursts of spiritual power fluctuations.
"Does it seem like someone is fighting up ahead?"
Zhuge Wushuang asked, showing a wary expression.
"Let me take a look."
With that, Lin Zimu transformed into a rainbow shadow and dashed forward. freewёbnoνel.com
In less than a quarter of an hour, Lin Zimu returned to report that it was the Dharma Gate and Pill Sect disputing over a Snow Leisure Grass.
"In that case, let’s just go around; there’s no need to get involved."
Sect Leader Lin An then ordered everyone to follow him on a detour.
Yang Yan nodded as well.
The road ahead is still long, and getting involved in other sects’ conflicts now is truly not a wise choice.
"Eh? Aren’t we going to compete for that Snow Leisure Grass? That’s a medium-grade spirit grass." Guoguo asked in surprise.
"How do you even know this?"
Yang Yan raised an eyebrow, looking genuinely surprised.
"I thought you only knew how to play around."
"Hey, Yang Yan, what do you mean I only know how to play? I’m also the Young Sect Leader, how could I not know these things!"
Guoguo was quite irritated by Yang Yan’s words, hands on her hips.
Though she harbored admiration for Yang Yan, she was genuinely speechless at his remark.
The people around couldn’t help but laugh, for Grandmaster Yang had indeed offended the Little Witch.
Many in the sect had experienced the tricks of the Little Witch Guoguo.
Even as the Grandmaster, Yang Yan may not find peace if he angers this Little Witch.
However, come to think of it, when has Yang Yan ever had peace?
"Alright, stop arguing, we should focus on the journey."
It was Elder Dugu who came to mediate.
"Competing with the two sects for a mere medium-grade Snow Leisure Grass isn’t worth it." Elder Dugu shook his head with a smile.
"We’re only on the outskirts of the Land of the North Cold, certainly there’s better stuff inside, let them fight it out!"
Elder Dugu smiled deeper, his crafty wisdom evident.
"Disciple understands." The disciples around Elder Dugu replied.
"Let’s hurry on, we can’t lose the watermelon while picking up sesame seeds."
Yang Yan urged:
"If we’re late, the treasures inside the Land of the North Cold might get snatched by others."
With that, everyone sped up their sword flight, ignoring those people.
However, their desire to avoid involvement didn’t mean others wouldn’t actively seek them out.
After all, with over 30 people from the Ancient Abyss Sect, even trying to bypass others might inevitably draw attention.
Despite their efforts to keep quiet and leave no traces, they were still noticed by the Pill Sect and Dharma Gate.
"Sect Leader Lin, you’re here at the right time. Please judge impartially, isn’t the Dharma Gate being unreasonable!"
On seeing the people of the Ancient Abyss Sect, the Sect Leader of the Pill Sect immediately stepped forward, pulling Lin An with indignation.
Meanwhile, the Sect Leader of the Dharma Gate also gathered, attempting to bring Lin An to their side.
Lin An truly didn’t want to deal with disputes between sects.
However, when both sect leaders personally approached him to arbitrate, it was hard for him to refuse on the spot.
If avoidance is impossible, then at least make a show of diplomacy.
Thus, Lin An could only accompany with a smiling face, signaling both to calm down before slowly stating their cases.
This Snow Leisure Grass isn’t particularly rare, but it is a very fine medicinal herb.
With this grass as an auxiliary material, many pills can improve in quality, which explains the competition between the Pill Sect and Dharma Gate.
Lin An listened as the two steadfastly held their own grounds, while following them to the site of their dispute over the Snow Leisure Grass.
Amidst the pristine white snow, a pure white little flower blossomed silently, its petals clear as glass, with threads of ice spiritual power emanating from the stamens.
The Snow Leisure Grass was already surrounded tightly by people from the Pill Sect and Dharma Gate, with tensions ready to explode.
Neither side willing to budge, occasional minor conflicts broke out, with some light injuries but no major battles resulting in serious casualties.
Seeing the arrival of three sect leaders together, both sides promptly ceased fighting.
Then they collectively saluted Lin An: "Greetings, Sect Leader Lin."
"No need for formalities, let’s not be too distant." Lin An raised his hand, speaking warmly.
Then someone bravely reported, saying that this herb was evidently discovered by the Pill Sect first, yet the people from Dharma Gate came to snatch it. Did they think the Pill Sect was easy to bully?
The Dharma Gate people immediately retorted, saying finders keepers, and since the Pill Sect hadn’t harvested it yet, the Snow Leisure Grass remained unowned.
The two sects began arguing again, neither yielding to the other. Despite fighting, their strengths matched evenly, and not even their sect leaders’ words could convince the other side, hence seeking Ancient Abyss Sect as a third-party mediator.
Yang Yan watched this farce with indifference.
In this situation, helping either side would offend the other, which was quite the headache.
Thus, Lin An had no choice but to find a way to ease the dispute between the two sects.
"Alright, everyone stop fighting, let’s not hurt the harmony between our sects." Lin An smiled, mediating.
"The deeper inside the Land of the North Cold, the more precious treasures lie. Fighting now only harms everyone."
"Besides, we’re all here to eradicate demons; fighting over a single medicinal herb is simply counterproductive. If things get blown out of proportion, it won’t be good for anyone."
"We’re here to eliminate threats for the people, we can’t let demons be, and first fall into internecine strife ourselves."
Lin An spoke sincerely, without taking sides, initially prioritizing the greater good, though without stating clear opinions, yet undeniably flawless.
"Your Dharma Gate is indeed being too aggressive, aren’t you?"
The Sect Leader of the Pill Sect glanced at the Dharma Gate Sect Leader, smirking:
"The medicinal herb was clearly found by the Pill Sect first, you shouldn’t be too excessive."
"Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, finders keepers. You know our Dharma Gate disciples were present!" the Dharma Gate Sect Leader retorted without backing down.
"Besides, you haven’t harvested it yet; agreeing to split with you is already a big concession." frёewebηovel.cѳm
The two sect leaders took the lead in the commotion, so naturally the disciples from both sects began to argue.
Seeing the disciples of both sects argue so heatedly, Lin An was also helpless.
He could clearly see through the scheming of these two sect leaders.
It was nothing but wanting him to stop this fight?
In sect disputes, losing momentum must be avoided at all costs!
From the scattered words of disputes between the sects, he discerned that the entire incident started when disciples from both sects discovered the Snow Leisure Grass simultaneously.
Then it escalated into a sect conflict!
Even the sect leaders were overwhelmed, as their two sects’ strengths were equal. Whoever conceded would gain a reputation for cowardice but if neither conceded, fighting over that small herb and both losing out is evidently a terrible loss!
Just then they happened to encounter Ancient Abyss Sect, clutching at a lifeline!
After all, the entire Wandering Dragon Star now knew Ancient Abyss Sect was shining, especially having a Celestial Flood Dragon Sacred Body, with limitless prospects.
As soon as Sect Leader Lin An spoke, both sect leaders could legitimately cease fighting, preserving the prestige of both sects!
Even the disciples under them couldn’t see the rationale, only blaming Ancient Abyss Sect for interfering.
"I thought of a compromise. Let you first pick this Snow Leisure Grass and keep it with me. After this operation ends, we’ll distribute it later." After some thinking, Sect Leader Lin said calmly.
