Oh no! I, the weakling, have become the villain!

Chapter 444 Standoff

The fact that the Grand Elder could say such a thing without knowing anything about it shows that he is indeed a formidable individual.

Therefore, Xu Yao said, "Elder, I don't quite understand what you mean. The main question is..."

"You know, it wasn't originally my idea to do anything, but that's the problem."

"If it were anyone else, I wouldn't say anything, but since you've already spoken, Elder..."

"I won't waste any more words. Anyway, I don't know what makes me so special that you think so," Xu Yao said with a smile.

The old man who was driving the pile didn't waste any words. He just glanced at Xu Yao and said, "I don't know how to put this."

"But since I've said all this, you should understand many things by now. In short, Xu Yao, do you know why this sect leader suddenly came to find me?"

Xu Yaocai said, "Naturally, it's about Bai Song."

"Yes, the sect leader ordered me to kill Bai Song, but now that Bai Song is gone, things are definitely not that simple. In any case."

"Anyway, I know my own problems. I'm going back to the sect tomorrow. Xu Yao, if there's a chance in the future, let's have a drink together again."

Faced with the Grand Elder's sudden heartfelt words, Xu Yao was momentarily speechless.

The two didn't say much, but simply sat together and drank. When the time was almost up, they were both drunk.

When Xu Yao woke up again, he found that the Grand Elder was gone, and only Han Yi, Yun Tian and Bai Song were there.

Xu Yao didn't say anything, and neither did the other two, probably because everyone knew about the Elder's situation this time.

The Grand Elder left Yun Tian's place alone early in the morning and returned to Han Shan Sword Sect.

The Korean faction immediately summoned the Grand Elder to see them.

The elder knew why the Korean faction was so eager to find him, so he gladly went to meet them.

Upon arriving at the destination, the Grand Elder met Han Xi and said, "Sect Master, what brings you to my presence?"

The Korean side then said directly, "Elder, you should already know about this matter, so I won't say anything more."

"I came here to ask you this: where did the white pine go? You should know what I mean."

“Bai Song should have died a few days ago, but now there’s been no news of him at all. What are you doing?” the sect leader said.

Upon hearing the sect leader's words, the Grand Elder smiled and said, "Sect leader, as you know, Bai Song was originally going to die this time."

“But it’s not that Heaven will let Bai Song die, and there’s nothing I can do about it. So I’m powerless to kill him,” the elder said.

Faced with the elder's words, Han Xi retorted angrily, "Elder, are you joking with me or what?"

"It was agreed back then that Bai Song had to die, and you agreed to that too, but now it's turned out like this."

"Elder, shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation now?" Han Xi said angrily.

The Grand Elder spread his hands and said, "Sect Master, I was incompetent to kill Bai Song and am willing to accept the sect's punishment."

"But I hope the sect leader can understand this matter. Bai Song is pitiful after all, and Bai Song's mother..."

"Shut up!" Han Xi interrupted the old man before the Grand Elder could finish speaking, showing that Han Xi was very wary of this matter.

The elder didn't waste any more words, but looked at Han Xi and said, "I don't care what happens."

"Sect Master, you know this matter is not so simple. I cannot bring myself to harm Bai Song."

"I think you've been bewitched by that kid Xu Yao. You need to figure out where your backside is," Han Xi said coldly.

The Grand Elder also said, "No matter what, that's how things are, and there's nothing I can say about it."

"In short, I don't want anything else, but at least I hope that the sect leader can spare this child for the sake of Bai Song's mother," the Grand Elder said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Han Xi really didn't expect the elder to speak to him like that. If it were anyone else, Han Xi wouldn't be surprised at all.

The Grand Elder was one of their own people back then, yet he sided with outsiders.

Han Xi retorted angrily, "Elder, you should know that if Han Xi wanted to take your life, it would be as easy as turning his hand."

"Of course I know, that's why I asked the sect leader to show mercy," the Grand Elder said again.

The Korean faction was now at a loss. This elder was actually going head-to-head with them. Well then, so be it.

There's no need for me to waste any more time. After all, if there really is a problem, then I should deal with the Grand Elder first.

The Korean guy was also shouting outside, "People come!"

"Sect Master." Several disciples entered and greeted him with clasped hands.

"Throw the Grand Elder into the dungeon and await further orders."

"Sect Master, this..." The disciples looked at each other, unable to believe the Sect Master's order.

The Korean faction scoffed, "What, is there a problem with my orders?"

"Yes, Sect Master." The disciples dared not disobey and immediately took the Grand Elder away and imprisoned him in the dungeon.

Xu Yao soon learned that the Grand Elder had been imprisoned in the dungeon.

Xu Yao knew this matter was not simple, but there were still more than two months before Bai Song woke up, so naturally, under these circumstances, they needed to wait.

If Xu Yao were to cause trouble at the Hanshan Sword Sect now, then I'm afraid the Grand Elder wouldn't be able to save the situation, and Bai Song would also be in trouble.

At this moment, Xu Yao immediately said to Han Yi, "We must find the Grand Elder immediately, otherwise..."

"I'm afraid something might happen to the Grand Elder."

Han Yi stopped him, saying, "I know, but can you be sure what the Grand Elder's situation is at Hanshan Sword Sect?"

"Moreover, the Korean faction is currently acting with ulterior motives. If we rush in rashly, I'm afraid we won't be able to save anyone and will only get ourselves caught up in the crossfire," Han Yi said.

Han Yi's words made Xu Yao hesitate.

Indeed, Han Yi is right. The Han faction is clearly plotting something openly. If they really go to the Grand Elder...

That would just be making things harder for yourself, so this matter is definitely not simple, but you can't just leave it unattended.

After all, this elder had helped Bai Song and himself before, so Xu Yao felt conflicted.

Han Yi saw through Xu Yao's inner conflict, and that's why he said, "I know what you're thinking."

"But Xu Yao, I hope you understand that some things are not as simple as you think. In short, you need to think clearly about your future."