Chapter 785: Petty Behavior

Everyone's legs were trembling.

The conversation they had just heard echoed in their minds, lingering for a long time.

Was the cultivation of these thirteen people given by Yi Feng?

And he said it was just a tiny bit?

They even eat demonic beasts?

What kind of nonsense is this!

In other words, these servants were just ordinary servants, not hidden experts. Their cultivation was all due to Yi Feng.

And the reason Su Bai and the others hunted fire demon dragons was because Yi Feng wanted to eat them?

Wang Yue and the others were trembling, their eyes wide open, unable to calm down for a long time.

If they hadn't heard it with their own ears and seen it with their own eyes, even if someone stood in front of them and swore on their family's lives, they wouldn't have believed it.

In this situation, just how terrifyingly powerful must Yi Feng be?

Everyone couldn't imagine it.

But because of this, they understood many things. Why did Shi Qingwu suddenly bring back such a person? It wasn't because she was at her wit's end, but because she was holding a trump card!

They finally understood why Shi Qingwu went into seclusion immediately after bringing Yi Feng back, without worrying about anything happening to him.

At the same time, their hearts, filled with fear, began to beat faster.

After all, they were all from the Grand Elder's faction!

Exchanging glances, they quickly and tacitly retreated, immediately taking action in secret.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, Yi Feng had been busy with the little servants, curing meat and paying no attention to outside matters.

At this time, Su Bai came to report.

"Sir, today is the annual sect meeting of the Hundred Refinements Sect. They will likely discuss the marriage between you and the Sect Master. However, the Sect Master is still in seclusion, so the Elder Hall has asked you to come over," Su Bai said respectfully.

"Oh!"

Yi Feng originally didn't want to get involved in these matters, just waiting for Shi Qingwu to come out of seclusion so he could get his money and leave.

But now it seemed there was no other choice.

As an outsider, he had to stabilize the situation. What if he couldn't get the money in the end?

When Yi Feng arrived at the main hall with Su Bai, the hall was already full of people.

After all, the sect meeting was similar to the annual meetings Yi Feng knew from his previous life.

It was a summary of the sect's affairs over the past year.

So, at this moment, the hall was filled with fifty outer sect elders, seventy-two protectors, and one hundred and eight stewards.

Apart from Shi Qingwu's empty seat at the head, the highest-ranking members were the Elder Council.

Starting with Grand Elder Sun Zimei, they were seated in order.

When they saw Yi Feng arrive with Su Bai, except for the Grand Elder and a few elders who usually stayed out of affairs, the other elders all trembled, their butts lifting slightly, sitting as if on pins and needles.

"You've finally come," Grand Elder Sun Zimei said, narrowing his eyes slightly.

Although the competition from the Heavenly Tyrant Sect and the pressure of public opinion hadn't had much effect on Yi Feng, it didn't hinder his plans.

During this time, under his arrangements, Yi Feng's bad reputation had spread throughout the Hundred Refinements Sect and even to other sects.

As long as he publicly opposed the marriage between Yi Feng and Shi Qingwu on the grounds that Yi Feng was unworthy and that the marriage would damage the sect's reputation, there was a high chance of success.

Of course, the support of the other elders was also crucial.

Although he was the Grand Elder, the effect of his words alone was limited. If the other elders joined in to apply pressure, it would be almost a sure thing.

But this was the least of his worries.

Apart from a few neutral elders, the entire Elder Council was on his side. In fact, half a month ago, they had already discussed this matter and were just waiting for today.

Thinking of this, Sun Zimei raised the corner of his mouth.

A flawless plan.

"Everyone," he immediately stood up, raising his hands and pressing them down, and the hall fell silent.

Then, Sun Zimei's voice slowly continued, "There is a matter concerning our sect that I must bring up at this opportunity."

Everyone turned their attention to Sun Zimei.

Sun Zimei paused slightly before continuing, "That is the marriage between Yi Feng and Sect Master Shi Qingwu..."

"I believe that Yi Feng's strength is too weak, and coupled with his recent reputation... I think that although he and the Sect Master are childhood sweethearts, he is not worthy of her."

"Moreover, if he really marries the Sect Master, just think about how much it would damage the reputation of our Hundred Refinements Sect."

"Wouldn't people say that our Hundred Refinements Sect has no one else? That our Sect Master is marrying a weakling?"

"So, I hereby solemnly declare that I oppose the marriage between Yi Feng and the Sect Master."

As soon as he finished speaking, the people in the hall began to murmur, and many nodded in agreement with Sun Zimei's words.

This reaction was exactly as Sun Zimei had expected.

He couldn't help but smile.

Now that he had lit the fire and achieved some effect, all that was needed was for the other elders to chime in and add fuel to the flames, and the matter would be settled.

Sure enough, the Second Elder was the first to jump in.

Even earlier than he had anticipated.

Sun Zimei was very satisfied.

So reliable!

However, the follow-up he expected did not come. Instead, the Second Elder started berating him.

"Sun Zimei, as the Grand Elder of our Hundred Refinements Sect, what kind of nonsense are you spouting?"

"Yi Feng and the Sect Master are childhood sweethearts, a perfect match made in heaven. Their marriage is destined by fate. How can you spew such nonsense?"

The Second Elder's face was red with anger as he spoke righteously.

Sun Zimei was stunned.

This...

This wasn't following the script!

Second Elder, you actually betrayed me without me knowing.

Fortunately, his faction wasn't just limited to the Second Elder.

Apart from a few neutral elders, the rest were all on his side.

So, he quickly turned his gaze and signaled the Third Elder with his eyes.

But the Third Elder glared at him.

"What are you winking at?"

"Was the Second Elder wrong?"

"Yi Feng and Sect Master Shi Qingwu are such a perfect match. How can you oppose them? Are you blind?"

"As the saying goes, it's better to tear down a temple than to ruin a marriage. What you're doing is despicable!"

The Third Elder pointed at Sun Zimei and scolded him loudly, his face filled with righteous indignation.

Sun Zimei was so angry that his whole body trembled, his face twitching uncontrollably.

He never expected that the Third Elder would also betray him like the Second Elder.

But before he could react, the other elders quickly jumped in.

"Grand Elder Sun Zimei, I ask you, what exactly are your intentions by opposing this marriage in front of everyone?"

"Yes, tell us your intentions!"

"Are you dissatisfied with the Sect Master and trying to use the ancestral rules to remove her from her position?"

"Sun Zimei, you're so cruel! The Sect Master has worked hard for our Hundred Refinements Sect, and you're actually plotting against her, coveting her position!"

"Exactly! And look at Yi Feng. He alone represented our sect in the upper sect competition and has worked tirelessly for our sect. Yet you still harbor such intentions."

"This is a misfortune for our sect!"

"A great misfortune!"

"You... you... you all..."

Sun Zimei's eyes widened.

He never expected that these people would, at the critical moment, collectively betray him and even turn against him, accusing him one after another.

"Pfft!"

Finally, he couldn't hold it in anymore and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"What are you 'you-ing' about?"

The Second Elder spoke again, righteously saying, "Hmph, three thousand years ago, you peeped at others while they were bathing. I should have seen through your petty behavior back then."

"That's right! Sun Zimei, relying on his authority as the Grand Elder, has done many bad things over the years. Whenever there's a talented disciple, he always takes them for himself. When has he ever considered us?"

"Exactly! Five hundred years ago, you even slept with a demonic beast."

"Slept with a demonic beast..."

The Fourth Elder stomped his foot, heartbroken, and said, "What kind of twisted thing is that? And he actually did it..."