Chapter 64 Words Behind Close Door

Sitting on the small stairwell outside the study room, Deming and Weici were sitting outside waiting from Guozhao Zhiqiang. Deming cried. The group of hunters saw Deming cry, so they decided to console him. They chose Lee Nianzu to go comfort Deming.

Lee Nianzu touched Deming's left shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother will be fine." He sat down beside Deming.

Tam Kun added, "It's not going to kill him."

The other ten hunters also nodded.

Tam Liang said, "Also, the person who takes care of the senior brother is first Master."

Tian Xiang added, "He is the best doctor. He has saved many people, including our shimu."

Just as he was talking, Zhao Renshu and Ping'an walked towards the young hunters waiting at the door.

Zhao Renshu smiled and said, "Don't be too sad, just be happy." He smiled and scratched his chin with his left thumb.

Lim Junjie ran over and held Ping'an's arm. Lim Junjie smiled and said, "Aunty Ping'an."

Ping'an smiled and asked, "Are you behaving yourself?"

Lim Junjie said, "I'm behaving myself well, is grandfather here?"

Zhao Renshu said, "He is resting inside with Zhiqiang."

The rest of the hunters were about to stand up and say hello to their master and their shimu. Zhao Renshu said, "I don't need it. I don't like people bowing their heads to me." Looking up again, he saw Guo Baiyu and Guozhao Zhiqiang standing behind the students. He smirked and teased. "Only your first master, who likes people to bow to him." He laughed and the students laughed with him.

Guo Baiyu asked, "What's so funny?"

The student stopped laughing and stood up to greet Guo Baiyu. They were very happy to see Guozhao Zhiqiang able to stand on his own.

Guozhao Zhiqiang walked up to Deming and asked, "You've been crying?"

Deming replied calmly, "No." He wiped his tears.

Tian Xiang, "Yes he was crying. Look him in the eyes." He pointed at Deming. "It's still swollen."

As the ten brothers were teasing Deming; Yang Bao, Xiao Mei, and Tam Qiu walked in.

Guo Baiyu asked, "How was he?"

Yang Bao answered, "Everything went well, Gen is resting at the medicine shop. Third Master and Teacher Lee went to Dragon Inn to check on the Fang and Tang families."

Lim Junjie asked, "Uncle Guo, can I go in?"

Guo Baiyu said, "Yes, but don't say too much, he is resting and recovering his spiritual energy." Lim Junjie nodded and walked quickly into Guozhao Zhiqiang's bedroom. "Xiao Mei boiled a bowl of medicine for Chief Lang, he used too much spiritual energy helping Zhiqiang."

Xiao Mei said, "I will handle it."

Guo Baiyu said, "Ah Bao, go back to the medicine shop, if you were there, no one will dare making trouble to Gen and his family." He looked at Guozhao Zhiqiang. "Come with me to my study."

Yang Bao lightly patted Guozhao Zhiqiang's left shoulder. He said, "Don't worry. I'm right behind you."

Guozhao Zhiqiang said, "Take Deming back with you."

Yang Bao smiled, "I will."

Zhao Renshu smiled at his disciple, "Okay, kid, let's go back and buy me something delicious." He turned to Yang Bao. "Tell the Xiao sisters to behave themselves." He and Ping'an followed Guo Baiyu and Guozhao Zhiqiang toward Guo Baiyu's study room.

Fu Yongrui was a little worried, "Is your senior brother going to be, alright?"

Zheng Yaozu, "It's hard to say."

Guozhao Zhaohui, "They might just want to talk to him, or ask him for an explanation."

Tian Xiang patted Fu Yongrui on the back lightly, "Don't worry, if he is to be punished, he will kneel for two days without eating or drinking, but with his injury, I believe shimu will not let the first master punished him."

Deming said sadly, "I'm not good, I should listen to Zhiqiang."

Xiao Mei said, "It's not your fault, we can't stop it. Trouble will always come, it's just a matter of when trouble decides to knock on the door. It just so happened that today is the day that trouble knocked on our door, so don't think too much."

Deming insisted, "It was my fault. I created a problem, and I have no evidence to prove it."

Weici said angrily, "The only person who is at fault is Hu Dingxiang."

Deming said, "I should be like before."

Weici said madly, "Like before?" She looked at Deming angrily. "You ran when you saw him is unacceptable. Do you understand? You've been running, that's why he killed you. The first time he tried to kill you, he didn't succeed because I was there to help you. The second time he tried to kill you, we ran away together. Later, because of Zhiqiang's negligence, Hu Dingxiang successfully killed you."

Deming, "I don't want Zhiqiang to get into trouble because of me."

Weici sneered, "As far as I know, he signed up to be held accountable for your actions."

In the study, Guo Baiyu stood up, walked up to Guozhao Zhiqiang and he said, "They didn't actually kill the fire demon back then."

Zhao Renshu, "I believe the little fellow. Apart from what he said, we don't have any actual evidence. The Hu can claim no involvement with the death of Huang Wei. They blamed it on the dead servant."

Guo Baiyu, "They can easily turn the situation around and says that Hu Dingxiang had a feud with that young fellow. Even if there is evidence, the Huang family will not destroy the relationship between the two sectors. Guzheng Sector made it clear that the young man was a student, not a disciple. This shows that Guzheng Sector doesn't wish to associate themselves with the young man. Moreover, it also shows that the Guzheng Sector doesn't want to burn bridges with Snow Sector."

Zhao Renshu frowned, "These despicable clansmen always claim to be tall and upright. When it came to face reality, no one wants to cause trouble. They stand on the side of the larger number of people. If the young man agrees, it is best if he no longer seeks revenge."

Guozhao Zhiqiang knelt in front of his two masters and his shimu.

Zhao Renshu, "You did nothing wrong; we will not punish you." He gave Guo Baiyu a vicious look. "Are you going to punish him? If you do, I'll fight you."

Guo Baiyu shook his head, ignoring Zhao Renshu. Guo Baiyu asked, "What do you want?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang plead, "I would like masters and shimu to accept Deming?"

Guo Baiyu looked at Guozhao Zhiqiang coldly and asked, "Why should we?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang, "I..." He lowered his head.

Ping'an asked softly, "Do you love him?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang nodded.

Zhao Renshu complained, "I guess no grandchildren for me."

Ping'an frowned, "Renshu."

Zhao Renshu smiled, "Unless…"

Guo Baiyu, "Unless what?"

Zhao Renshu giggled, "Unless you promise to marry a woman, like your third master."

Guo Baiyu, "You are so ridiculous." He looked at Guozhao Zhiqiang. "Are you sure this is what you really want?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang, "I have already lost him once, and I don't want to lose him again."

Guo Baiyu, "Whether or not to become our disciple is his choice, not yours."

Guozhao Zhiqiang said, "I understand."

Ping'an, "Get up."

Guo Baiyu, "We will stay for two more days. If the matter is resolved, we will leave here and go meet the twelve fairy clans' leaders."

Zhao Renshu said, "I won't back down if they dare to do anything."

Guo Baiyu, "You rest. We still have to discuss this issue with your third master and Teacher Lee."

Ping'an walked Guozhao Zhiqiang to the door. She smiled at Guozhao Zhiqiang, "Bring him over for a meal before we leave."

Guozhao Zhiqiang looked at Ping'an and hugged her. He said softly, "Thank you shimu."

Ping'an said, "You did a great job, and I'm so proud of you."

Zhao Renshu teased, "Hey, don't hold my wife for too long."

Guozhao Zhiqiang let go of Ping'an. Ping'an shook her head, "Are you still jealous?"

Zhao Renshu frowned while staring at Ping'an, "Whoever hugs you, I will be jealous."

Ping'an, "What about him?" She pointed at Guo Baiyu.

Zhao Renshu smiled, "Except him."

Guo Baiyu, "No foolish talks, let's get going."

Guozhao Zhiqiang watched helplessly as his three masters walked towards the back door of the school. He walked back to his room and saw that Deming, his juniors, Fu Yongrui, and Weici were still waiting for him.

Guozhao Shaquan, "Senior brother is here." He pointed at Guozhao Zhiqiang.

Lim Junjie asked, "What punishment did they give you?"

Zheng Tingfeng, "You are an idiot asking that question."

Lim Junjie, "I'm not. I'm a caring person."

Zheng Tingfeng, "A person with an brain will not ask such a stupid question."

Lim Junjie, "I don't think my question is stupid."

Yang Bao looked at Guozhao Zhiqiang and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang nodded.

Guozhao Zhaohui asked slowly, "So, there is no punishment?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang nodded.

Tian Xiang, "We were so worried."

Tam Qiu sighed, " Everything seems to be going well, we worried for nothing."

Tam Liang, "We should celebrate."

Guozhao Bolin, "As you all know, when masters and shimu are home, they don't like welcome parties."

Guozhao Shaquan looked at his brothers and said, "I wonder where masters and shimu will go next?"

Guozhao Zhiqiang, "They will be here for two days and go to meet with the twelve clans' fairies."

Xiao Mei, "Alright, it has been a long day, everyone please go rest."

After the group has left, Guozhao Zhiqiang looked at the sad Deming who had been standing silently. Guozhao Zhiqiang asked, "Are you staying or going home with me?"

Deming looked at Guozhao Zhiqiang, "Go home with you."

Guozhao Zhiqiang smiled at him, "Okay, let's go home."