"I'm slandering? Brother Qiao, Qin Tian's actions are known to everyone. He wants to deny it, and you want to help him, I'm afraid that's impossible!"

Previously, when Ma Changqing countered Qiao Zheng, Qiao Zheng usually remained silent.

Unexpectedly, this time Qiao Zheng actually retorted for Qin Tian, which made Ma Changqing furious. He continued, "Brother Qiao, I advise you to mind your own business for now. It's better for you not to get involved in Qin Tian's affairs!"

"As long as I'm the Left Pulse Sect Leader, Qin Tian will remain my disciple, and I will oversee this matter! I will not allow anyone to slander or bully him!"

Qiao Zheng's voice suddenly increased in volume, obviously angry, with a determination to fight to the bitter end.

Ma Changqing glanced at Ning Qingyun and Xie Yunzhen. After all, he was just an Elder of the Right Pulse and had lower standing than Qiao Zheng. So, with the two Sect Leaders silent, Ma Changqing awkwardly sat there, not daring to respond to Qiao Zheng's words.

"Since you claim that as long as you hold the position of Sect Leader, you will protect your disciple indiscriminately. Then let's do this. The sect leader election is in ten days, so we'll postpone the trial of Qin Tian's injuries until after the election. What do you all think?"

After a while, Ning Qingyun said calmly.

"Good!"

"I think the Sect Leader's suggestion is excellent!"

"The Sect Leader is wise!"

"This matter is significant, it indeed requires careful consideration, handling it after the Sect Leader election is very fair!"

As soon as Ning Qingyun's suggestion was made, both the Right Pulse and Main Vein Elders raised their hands in agreement, seemingly eager and excited.

Xie Yunzhen glanced at Ma Changqing, and they both exchanged a sly smile, saying in unison to Ning Qingyun, "The Sect Leader is wise, we'll follow the Sect Leader's arrangements!"

The atmosphere in the council hall changed, and Qiao Zheng also knew what the people from the Main Vein and Right Pulse were plotting. He sat there like a lamb waiting for slaughter, feeling restless.

Ning Qingyun turned to Qiao Zheng and said, "Brother Qiao, Brother Xie's Right Pulse has already agreed to discuss the matter after the Sect Leader election. I assume you have no objections? Of course, before the investigation is clear, Left Pulse Qin Tian must not leave Qilin Mountain Sect even half a step, Brother Qiao, you are responsible for supervision."

Qiao Zheng pursed his lips, thinking to himself, Ning Qingyun's scheme is well-crafted!

But he could only helplessly say, "I'll follow Sect Leader Brother's arrangement. I have other matters to attend to, I'll take my leave first."

After speaking, he got up and left, with Qin Tian following closely behind.

Upon exiting the council hall, Qin Tian could still hear the laughter of collusion between the Main Vein and Right Pulse.

This laughter was piercing to Qin Tian, and even more so to Qiao Zheng.

"Damn! They are certain the Sect Leader election will swallow up our Left Pulse. Now, anything we do cannot escape this topic. Once the Sect Leader changes, everything changes!"

On the way, Qiao Zheng was furious, his self-talk filled with resentment.

Qin Tian said, "Things are as they are, we have no way back, we must face it head-on."

Qiao Zheng replied, "Even if we face it head-on, what capital do we have?"

He laughed bitterly and said, "Among the Main Vein and Right Pulse, there are at least four Elders stronger than me, excluding the two Sect Leaders. If these four completely target me, I'm definitely unable to win, alas!"

Qin Tian's eyes were like torches, and he asked, "Master, what is your cultivation level now?"

Qiao Zheng sighed and replied, "I am now at the Primordial Pill Early Stage cultivation, and even compared to the so-called unmatched duo of Qilin Mountain Sect, without relying on some battle experience, in terms of strength, I might not even be able to defeat them."

Qin Tian sighed at Qiao Zheng's words.

"Moreover, Main Vein Ning Qingyun, Right Pulse Xie Yunzhen, those are masters at the Primordial Pill Late Stage or even Peak. With them sitting in town, holding hostility towards us, we are powerless."

Qiao Zheng's face was full of dejection, thinking about the upcoming Sect Leader election in ten days, he wished he could find a crack to hide in. At that time, he would lose everything!

"Qin Tian, you should leave the Left Pulse as soon as possible, I, as your master, can no longer protect you." Qiao Zheng looked at Qin Tian.

Qin Tian, however, with a determined expression, said, "Master, we are master and disciple, you have taken care of me in many ways, I will never abandon Left Pulse. We will face it together!"

...

The ten days quickly passed.

The day of the Qilin Mountain Sect Sect Leader election officially arrived.

Over the past ten days, Qiao Zheng was feeling restless every day, even hardly eating.

He was like a prisoner waiting for sentencing, uncertain of what his outcome would be.

But he had no choice, he could only brace himself to step onto the gallows.

The Sect Leader election was held at the Main Vein plaza.

That day, disciples from the Main Vein and Right Pulse arrived early, smiling brightly as though celebrating some great event.

On the podium, Ning Qingyun and Xie Yunzhen, the two Sect Leaders, were also seated early at the top, their faces glowing with anticipation.

Flanking them, more than a dozen elders sat orderly, each eager and ready for action.

When Qiao Zheng entered the venue with Left Pulse disciples, the Main Vein and Right Pulse disciples erupted in derisive jeers and boos with gloating expression.

"Oh, finally came, I thought he wouldn't dare show up."

"Haha, yes, it must be the last day as Left Pulse Sect Leader, hard to part with, anyone would."

"Tsk tsk, to turn Left Pulse into the current state, should've been ousted ages ago. Merging Left Pulse with our Right Pulse would be so much better."

"Drinking, if merging, it should be with the Main Vein. Right Pulse? Forget it."

"Stop arguing, no matter which vein it merges with, Left Pulse is doomed, that's for sure. Tell me, who will become the new Left Pulse Sect Leader?"

"Main Vein's Elder Zhang Fulin, Right Pulse's Elder Ma Changqing, it's definitely these two. Just not sure if they'll compete first, or have some sort of agreement to directly challenge Qiao Zheng."

"No matter who challenges Qiao Zheng, he definitely can't win. Haha, let's see the outcome."

Among the mocking voices, Left Pulse disciples remained silent, quietly seated in their positions.

Qiao Zheng walked to the head position on the podium, took a deep breath, and sat down.

After all, he was still the Left Pulse Sect Leader.

"Brother Qiao, hold onto that seat tight. Don't accidentally slide off, haha."

As soon as Qiao Zheng sat down, Ning Qingyun's mocking voice rang out from the side.

"Hmph, you all have waited a long time for this day, right?"

Qiao Zheng sneered, his heart filled with endless anger, but he had no way to express it, only able to endure it.

"What do you think?"

Ning Qingyun glanced at Qiao Zheng with disdain and said arrogantly, "The position of Sect Leader has always been for the capable. It's indeed a miracle you've stayed as Left Pulse Sect Leader for so many years!"

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