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The young man smiled slightly and said:
"Let me introduce myself first. I am Han Kong, a student of Xuantian Academy."
Upon hearing Han Kong's words, Aotian couldn't help but be taken aback. The name Han Kong was certainly well-known to Aotian.
Han Kong was exceptionally talented, having reached the Mid Human Spirit Realm as a martial artist before turning twenty. He was also an Inner Academy Student at Xuantian Academy, ranking second in the Inner Courtyard Rankings.
"Oh, so it's Senior Han Kong. I've heard so much about you!"
Aotian straightened up and cupped his hands in greeting to Han Kong.
"Hehe, I don't have much skill. If we're talking about strength, Junior Aotian could easily outclass me by ten streets," Han Kong said humbly.
Of course, Aotian did not take Han Kong's words at face value; it was clearly just modesty. As the second-ranked individual in the Inner Courtyard Rankings, it was hard to believe he wouldn't have some hidden trump cards.
"You're too humble, Senior! Earlier, you mentioned having some insights regarding the commission for my uncle to retrieve the Phoenix Tree. Could you share what you know?" After some pleasantries, Aotian got straight to the point.
"Hehe, if Junior Aotian is curious, then I'll tell you," Han Kong smiled and continued:
"The reason I said I have some insights about the commission for your uncle to retrieve the Phoenix Tree is that I am the one who commissioned it!"
"What?!"
Upon hearing Han Kong's words, everyone present changed their expressions and exclaimed in surprise.
No one would think that Han Kong was lying because this commission could very likely provoke Aotian's hostility. It would make no sense for Han Kong to impersonate someone just to incite Aotian's animosity.
"Senior, I want to know what is going on here?"
Aotian's voice was no longer gentle; instead, it had taken on a somewhat somber tone. He stared intently at Han Kong, seemingly trying to read something on his face.
Han Kong pondered for a moment and did not respond immediately. Instead, he asked, "Do you think I would harm Uncle Xiaoya?"
"I can't help but doubt it! I don't believe you are completely unaware of the information regarding Wutong City. Since you know, and yet you entrusted Uncle Xiaoya to come here, isn't that forcing him to his death?!"
Aotian's expression darkened significantly, and there was an unfriendly tone in his voice. If it weren't for Han Kong having previously helped fend off the Four-Headed Monster, Aotian might have already lost control of his anger and acted out.
Meanwhile, Niu Geng and the others gradually spread out, blocking Han Kong's escape route. It seemed that if Han Kong didn't provide a reasonable explanation, he wouldn't be leaving today.
Seeing this, Han Kong couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. However, he wasn't angry; after all, he was in the wrong. If their positions were reversed, Han Kong would probably have charged forward to fight rather than listen to any explanations.
"Aotian, I was also forced into this situation. Do you think I have any interest in this nonsense about Wutong? I only came out because I was ordered by the Elder," Han Kong explained with a mournful expression.
The crowd fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, while Aotian felt even more confused—how did this involve the Elder?
"Hey, are you feeling guilty and trying to shift the blame onto the Elder?" Niu Geng said with an unfriendly expression.
Han Kong gradually waved his hands and replied, "No, no, absolutely not. Everything I did was under the Elder's orders. Even coming here to help you today was instructed by the Elder."
Upon hearing this, Aotian felt even more puzzled. Could it be that the Elder wanted to deal with Uncle Xiaoya? But that didn't make sense! The Elder was one of the top figures in Xuantian Academy; he shouldn't go through such trouble to scheme against a mere Adventure Team leader.
If the Elder really wanted Uncle Xiaoya dead, then why send Han Kong? Isn't that redundant?
"What else do you know? Spill everything!" Aotian said to Han Kong in a low voice.
Han Kong couldn't help but choke on his words. Damn it! If someone had spoken to him like that in the past, he would have slapped them with his shoe.
However, this time Han Kong didn't dare to act that way. First, he couldn't guarantee he could defeat Aotian, and second, he was in the wrong. It wouldn't align with his principles to act out when he was at fault.
Thus, Han Kong could only lower his head and divulge all the information he had:
"The Elder said he did this to train you! Ever since your encounter with Sun Jing in the northern part of Fengyun Nation, the Elder began to make arrangements."
"First, he sent me to find Xiao Ya and entrusted him with retrieving the Phoenix Tree, which would also alleviate the crisis facing your Aojia. Then with Sun Jing by your side, he would definitely ensure you understood Wutong City thoroughly. Once you grasped that, Uncle Xiaoya wouldn't be able to act alone. This way, you would be completely drawn into the Elder's plans."
"And to prevent any accidents, the Elder sent me here to help you through this crisis."
"Does the Elder know about the Fire Phoenix residing in Wutong City?" Aotian asked the crucial question.
If the Elder knew about the Fire Phoenix in Wutong City and still pulled him into this situation, it wouldn't be training; it would be an attempt to have him killed by the Fire Phoenix.
Upon hearing Aotian's question, Han Kong immediately shook his head and said:
"The Elder doesn't know about the Fire Phoenix in Wutong City. He mentioned that he felt uneasy about Wutong City controlled by the Qin Family and intended to investigate. It just so happened that he ran into you, so he decided to let you do the legwork for him, which would also train your abilities and practical experience."
"Why is he so sure that you will investigate for him?" Niu Geng asked in confusion.
"Because your boss has Sun Jing by his side. The Qin and Sun families are sworn enemies. When your boss realizes that Wutong City is not simple, he will definitely investigate thoroughly. The unknown factors related to the Qin Family could pose a significant threat to Sun Jing and the Sun Family," Han Kong replied calmly.
"The only thing that the Grand Elder overlooked in his entire plan was probably this Fire Phoenix. If he had known that there was a Fire Phoenix in Wutong City, he definitely wouldn't have let you take the risk. Aotian, to be honest, this is the first time I've seen the Grand Elder care so much about a student since I joined Xuantian Academy."
After hearing this, Aotian finally had his doubts resolved, and his gratitude towards Cheng Yuanshan deepened. He understood that the Grand Elder invested so much effort solely for his training and was not trying to push him into danger.
At the same time, Aotian was secretly astonished by the Grand Elder's cunning mind; he truly was a master strategist. The only thing he overlooked was that the Fire Phoenix nearly cost him his life.
"Aotian, that's how things went down," Han Kong said when he noticed Aotian remained silent.
Aotian nodded and then smiled apologetically at Han Kong, saying, "Han Kong, I almost misunderstood you. I'm really sorry about that."
Han Kong waved his hand and replied, "It's fine, it's fine. It's only natural for you to misunderstand."
Seeing this, Aotian couldn't help but nod in agreement; Han Kong was indeed a broad-minded person and worth befriending!
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