AWB Chapter 140 Wagang falls apart, Shan Xiongxin and Wei Zheng leave one after another.
Chapter 140 Wagang falls apart, Shan Xiongxin and Wei Zheng leave one after another.
This scene shocked everyone in the hall.
They never imagined things would turn out this way.
Without glancing at anyone present, Shan Xiongxin turned and walked out of the hall without a trace of lingering.
"Oh dear, how did things get to this point!"
Cheng Yaojin was so anxious that he kept slapping his thigh, his face full of regret.
When everyone was pressuring Shan Xiongxin, he neither followed suit nor offered any advice.
But he never expected that things would escalate to the point of severing ties.
"Brother, did you see that clearly?" You Junda sighed and whispered to Cheng Yaojin, his tone tinged with sarcasm.
"Master Shan is the second Lü Zilie!"
You Junda did not pressure Shan Xiongxin, but he also did not try to dissuade him.
He was not a marginal figure in Wagangzhai, but he could not squeeze into the core circle either, and always remained on the outside.
Like Cheng Yaojin, he knew absolutely nothing beforehand about the alliance with the Li family.
It wasn't until everyone gathered today that they learned about this.
"You Junda, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Upon hearing the name Lü Xiao, the people of Wagang Village were instantly enraged and shouted angrily.
Lü Xiao was a taboo subject for everyone in Wagang Village.
Now that You Junda has brought it up in public and even made sarcastic remarks, it has hit a nerve with everyone.
"Hey, you guys are capable of doing shameless things yourselves, and you won't let others say it?"
Cheng Yaojin glared at those who were angrily rebuking You Junda, his face full of disdain.
Were the people who were speaking the same ones who clamored to search Lu Xiao when he left Wagang Village?
When it comes to shamelessness, no one can compare to them!
"Yao Jin, stop stirring up trouble!"
Seeing that the crowd was about to start arguing again, Qin Qiong quickly spoke up to stop them.
Shan Xiongxin is gone. If the brothers start fighting amongst themselves again, Wagang Village will truly be finished.
You Junda cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Cheng Yaojin and said solemnly, "Brother, I, Old You, am leaving."
To be honest, the reason he swore brotherhood with everyone was simply because it was the right time and the circumstances were right.
None of these people are truly loyal or sentimental.
Of course, he wasn't a good person either.
Back when Lü Xiao was ostracized and driven away by everyone.
He didn't dare to stand up and say a word, nor did he dare to defend Lü Xiao.
But at least he didn't kick them when they were down; he considered himself far superior to these people.
"This...you're leaving too?" Cheng Yaojin was stunned, his face full of astonishment and reluctance.
"Brother, listen to your brother's advice, you should leave too."
After saying that, You Junda did not hesitate at all. He turned around and quickly chased after Shan Xiongxin in the direction he had left.
"I'll go and bring them back!"
Cheng Yaojin watched You Junda's departing figure, feeling irritated and helpless.
In a short while, Shan Xiongxin, You Junda, and Cheng Yaojin left one after another.
The once bustling and united Wagang Gathering Hall has suddenly become much quieter.
Wang Bodang and Xu Maogong exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise and panic in each other's eyes.
They never expected things to develop this way.
Just then, Li Mi slowly stood up.
"Since they cannot be used by me, I must kill them to prevent future troubles!"
He knew in his heart that Shan Xiongxin was highly skilled in martial arts and was now being forced to leave by the people of Wagangzhai.
He must have been filled with hatred for Wagangzhai and for everyone present.
Once Shan Xiongxin finds a powerful backer, he will surely lead his troops back to Wagang Village to avenge his family.
Therefore, it is best to strike first.
"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"
Qin Qiong and Wang Bodang quickly stepped forward, blocking Li Mi from the left and right.
Although Shan Xiongxin had broken ties with them today, the two of them simply couldn't bring themselves to pursue and kill him.
After all, the bond forged in life and death back then still lingers in our hearts; how could we bear to turn against each other with swords drawn?
"That's enough, that's enough!"
Li Mi irritably flicked his sleeves, finally suppressing his murderous intent, and turned to leave with his entourage.
But in that silhouette, there was only gloom and resentment.
Wei Zheng stood quietly to the side, taking in all of this.
As he watched Li Mi's departing figure, the last bit of hope in his heart vanished.
This lord is by no means a benevolent or kind person.
If you can harbor murderous intent towards Shan Xiongxin today, the imperial army will surely be pressing on your borders one day.
It's hard to guarantee that they won't sacrifice pawns to save the king, or even turn around and use the heads of these strategists to exchange for their own lives.
If you don't go now, when will you wait?
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng straightened his clothes, bowed to Xu Maogong, Qin Qiong, and the others, and said in a calm but firm voice:
"Gentlemen, I shall take my leave now."
"Xuancheng, are you leaving too?"
Xu Maogong quickly stepped forward, his face full of pleading and his tone tinged with urgency.
He knew Wei Zheng's abilities well; the man was insightful and full of brilliant strategies.
He is a rare talent capable of governing the country and bringing prosperity to the nation, and he is the kind of capable minister that Wagang needs most right now.
If he were to leave like this, it would undoubtedly be adding insult to injury for Wagangzhai, which was already facing hidden dangers, resulting in heavy losses.
"Ugh."
Wei Zheng sighed softly and glanced at everyone.
In fact, from the day Wang Bodang, Xu Maogong and others joined forces to force Lü Xiao away, the foundation of Wagang had already been quietly weakening.
How far can a force that cannot even uphold its integrity and promises go in this chaotic world?
He said nothing more, turned and walked away slowly.
The hall was silent.
Sitting in the seat to the side, Qin Qiong's expression became increasingly complex and difficult to discern, with struggle and confusion surging in his eyes.
The once mighty Wagang Village, so powerful and united, has now fallen into such a state.
A question arose in Qin Qiong's mind: they had all left, should he leave as well?
But upon further reflection, he fell into an even deeper state of confusion.
If I really leave Wagang Village, who can I turn to for refuge?
After a moment, Qin Qiong's gaze gradually hardened.
Suddenly, the trigger for today's rift came to mind: the Li family.
Previously, Wagang had secretly sent people to probe the Li family's intentions and vaguely learned that the Li family had long harbored thoughts of rebelling against the Sui Dynasty.
Perhaps, the Li family is where I truly belong, a place where I can realize my ambitions and find a place to settle down.
Qin Qiong secretly made up his mind that since he had already made a decision, he should start preparing as soon as possible.
To avoid being put on the defensive and missing opportunities in the future.
……
Outside Wagang Village, the mountain wind was biting.
Shan Xiongxin reined in his horse and turned to look back.
The majestic gate looked particularly desolate in the twilight, a place where he once shed his blood and where the bonds of friendship he severed today lie.
His gaze held both lingering affection and a sense of relief.
"Second brother, let's go! If we don't leave now, it might be too late!"
You Junda kept looking back in the direction of Wagangzhai, his expression panicked.
He was truly afraid that Wang Bodang and the others might lose their conscience and betray their principles, sending men to hunt them down and kill them.
After all, given how thoroughly Shan Xiongxin and Li Mi have broken ties today, they might not let it go easily.