Chapter 2395 - 2396: You Want to Clash with the Kong Family
Lin Yuhai didn’t make a sound but fell into silence.
The word Qufu alone wasn’t enough to make Lin Yuhai pay attention; what truly caught his attention was the surname Kong!
Those who dare mention Qufu Kong Xi, apart from those at the Qufu Confucius Temple, probably there’s no one else bold enough?
To others, the Qufu Confucius Temple might merely be a landmark, a place to commemorate Confucius, a tourist haven, a historical site, insignificant in essence; but Lin Yuhai knew, in fact, it was far from simple.
The Qufu Confucius Temple began construction in the Spring and Autumn period, and emperors throughout history have visited Qufu to pay homage to Confucius!
To this day, the Qufu Confucius Temple has existed for over two thousand years, and even when the Japanese invaded Huaxia, they did little to disturb the Qufu Confucius Temple.
Wasn’t it because the Japanese didn’t want to?
No, they did want to; but the Qufu Confucius Temple had an extremely special status in Huaxia at that time, and the best way to secure victory was to use people from the Kong family of Qufu Temple.
Because at that time, in the minds of everyone, the Qufu Confucius Temple, while not royalty, existed akin to royalty; and due to Confucius, the temple was sacred, a form of Huaxia’s faith.
However, the Kong family of the Qufu Confucius Temple never chose to compromise; even so, the Japanese didn’t really deal with the Kong family.
It’s not that they didn’t want to, but they knew that dealing with the Kong family would only incite countless people to oppose them.
Moreover, there were ancient martial arts masters in the Qufu Confucius Temple, after all, a family that’s existed for over two thousand years must have ancient martial arts masters; who the hell wouldn’t believe that?
Not only that, the Qufu Confucius Temple had a massive influence on the martial artists; even if the king went there as the chief protector of the nation, he must act politely.
Although Lin Yuhai’s strength surpassed the king, his influence was far less than that of the Kong family in the Qufu Confucius Temple.
And whether or not there were experts of the Sky Origin Realm in the Qufu Confucius Temple, no one knew because they didn’t meddle in worldly affairs and belonged to reclusive types.
Now that someone from the Qufu Confucius Temple had intervened to protect Ye Xunhuan, Lin Yuhai had to take it seriously.
"Sir, will you give face to the Qufu Confucius Temple?" Kong Xi asked, seeing Lin Yuhai silent, he spoke again.
Lin Yuhai glanced at Kong Xi: "Are you really from the Kong family?"
"Yes!" Kong Xi replied calmly: "If you doubt me, you can release this youngster first; I’ll show you something, then you’ll naturally know whether I am from the Kong family of the Qufu Confucius Temple!"
Lin Yuhai slowly released Ye Xunhuan.
Kong Xi seemed to have expected Lin Yuhai to release Ye Xunhuan, showing no surprise.
Then Kong Xi supported Ye Xunhuan and took out something from his body that looked like a waist token made of ancient bronze and handed it to Lin Yuhai.
The black waist token seemed aged, exuding a kind of ancient aura.
Lin Yuhai only glanced at it and recognized it as something from the Qufu Confucius Temple, immediately returning it to Kong Xi!
"It’s really Mr. Kong, but why did Mr. Kong intervene to protect him?"
"To be honest, sir, there once was an ancient text in our Kong mansion, and no one there could fully translate it. Thanks to Miss Qin Fenghuang, we were able to understand that ancient text, and since then, we owe Miss Qin a favor, and Qufu promised her that if she ever needed anything, the Kong family of Qufu would spare no effort!"
"It seems someone notified you?"
"Indeed, it was Emperor Ye!" Kong Xi truthfully said: "Emperor Ye contacted us, saying Miss Qin Fenghuang’s only child was in mortal danger and asked Qufu to rescue him!"
"I see!" Lin Yuhai’s face showed a look of understanding: "Mr. Kong, of course, I’ll show face to the Qufu Confucius Temple, but you won’t intervene again next time, right?"
"Sir, do you think a favor should be repaid twice?"
Kong Xi’s meaning was already clear, the intervention by the Kong family of Qufu was entirely to repay Miss Qin Fenghuang’s favor, and once repaid, they would not care about Ye Xunhuan’s life or death.
"I trust the Kong family of Qufu!" Lin Yuhai said softly: "Since the venerable elders of the Qufu Confucius Temple have intervened, I can’t refuse to give some face; take him away!"
"Then I thank you, sir." Kong Xi said, appearing very courteous: "If you ever visit Qufu in the future, the Kong family would be honored to entertain you!"
"Given the chance, I will definitely visit the distinguished figures of the Kong family!"
Kong Xi didn’t linger with Lin Yuhai in pointless chatter; after all, he was there to take Ye Xunhuan away, so after Lin Yuhai agreed to release him, he intended to leave with Ye Xunhuan.
But at this moment, Ye Xunhuan suddenly said, "Senior, could you... could you take this woman away too..."
Kong Xi’s brow immediately furrowed together, clearly Ye Xunhuan’s words made things difficult for him.
Without relying on being from the Kong family of the Qufu Confucius Temple, Lin Yuhai would definitely dare to kill him, and Kong Xi himself would be dead!
Because he and Ye Xunhuan were equally matched, perhaps even lesser than Ye Xunhuan. Now that Lin Yuhai was giving face, it was purely because of Qufu’s honor!
If he dared to take another person, surely Lin Yuhai would explode, and then no face would be given.
But Ye Xunhuan had already spoken, so Kong Xi had to address Lin Yuhai again: "Sir..."
"Mr. Kong, I heard you, but do not push your luck; I gave face to the Qufu Confucius Temple solely to avoid unnecessary trouble, not because I fear you!" Lin Yuhai said expressionlessly: "If you bargained with me again, then today you won’t leave either!"
Originally, Lin Yuhai hadn’t intended to kill Ye Xunhuan, as there was still something he hadn’t obtained; thus, as Lin Yuhai wanted to take Ye Xunhuan, Lin Yuhai could agree, but wanting to take Lian Xing was out of the question.
After all, Lin Yuhai needed Lian Xing to help find that grand power!
If Lian Xing were taken away, where would he find Lian Xing?
Lian Xing isn’t like Ye Xunhuan; once gone, there’s no return.
Kong Xi sighed slightly: "If that’s the case, then I dare not force it; I’ll take this youngster away, and the others you may handle as you wish!"
After that, Kong Xi was about to take Ye Xunhuan away.
But Ye Xunhuan didn’t want to leave, completely pulled forcibly by Kong Xi.
As soon as Kong Xi took Ye Xunhuan away, the king said, "Old Lin, you..."
"What, do you want to clash with the Kong mansion, don’t you know what they represent, what standing they have in this country?" Lin Yuhai said coldly.
He also didn’t want to give face to Kong Xi, but it wasn’t just for fun to sweep the face of the Qufu Confucius Temple, especially as the other party was repaying a favor, it was paying back!