Chapter 1051: Impartial
There was a saying that if the master was humiliated, the servant would die. The so-called equality within the Daoist Order was only to go against the Confucian rule. But in essence, its core still could not escape Confucian roots.
Chen Jianchou understood this well and slowly rose to his feet.
He also understood why Qi Xuansu remained silent. That young noble stubbornly clung to the “law,” using it as a shield. Regardless of the truth, openly refuting him would appear improper.
If Second Deputy Qi were to speak rashly, even impartial words would be branded as biased.
People seldom cared about right or wrong. They only sided with whoever was weaker.
Thus, Second Deputy Qi held his tongue.
But Chen Jianchou could no longer remain silent. He said, “How arrogant of you! Second Deputy Qi was sent here by the Golden Tower Council, yet you don’t even regard him with respect. I wonder, then, who could possibly meet your lofty standards?”
The young noble turned his gaze on Chen Jianchou. “Oh, look, another righteous hero sprouting out of nowhere! You speak so boldly for that Second Deputy Qi. Do you all work for him?”
Chen Jianchou replied, “We’re from the Water Palace.”
“Oh, how impressive!” The young noble clicked his tongue mockingly. “Pity, though, there’s only one sun above Poluo. Everyone knows that the sun signifies fire, which is naturally incompatible with water. So, the Water Palace will never outshine the Fire Palace.”
Chen Jianchou raised an eyebrow. “Are you saying the Sage outranks the Great Sage?”
The noble’s smile froze for a moment before returning to normal. “The Great Sage is in seclusion now, so naturally, the Sage takes precedence.”