Chapter 182: Who Loses, Who Kneels in Repentance

Wen Lingzhao became furious!

Not only Zheng Muyao could sense it, but also those in the distance like Xiang Ming and others noticed.

This surprised everyone.

It should be noted that Wen Lingzhao was of noble and cold temperament, as solitary as ice.

Since entering Tianyuan Academy, hardly anyone had seen her angry about anything. She had always been serene and detached, like a fairy unaffected by worldly affairs.

Furthermore, very few people had ever seen her engage in a long conversation with any man.

But now, she not only chatted with that unfamiliar young man in a green robe for a long time, but she also became angry like never before!

Who wouldn't be astonished by this?

Before Su Yi could say anything, Xiang Ming hurriedly approached, his face filled with concern, and said, "Junior Sister Lingzhao, are you okay?"

Wen Lingzhao's voice was cold and stern as she replied, "It has nothing to do with you."

While speaking, her clear gaze remained fixed on Su Yi.

Su Yi also ignored Xiang Ming, who had come over, and directly disregarded him.

With a calm expression, he looked at Wen Lingzhao and said, "You probably have no idea what self-awareness means, and I can't be bothered to explain it to you. In short, as long as you agree to what I said and obtain the agreement contract, I will leave immediately."

Wen Lingzhao, who was already struggling to control her inner anger, had an even colder and more intimidating look in her eyes as she said, "In the past, I never hated you. I saw you as a victim, just like myself. But now, you disgust me!"

After speaking, she turned and walked away, her voice echoing from a distance.

"If you want to cause trouble, then go ahead. But don't forget, this is Tianyuan Academy, not a place where anyone can act recklessly!"

Her heart was filled with anger and disappointment, and she was no longer interested in continuing the conversation with Su Yi.

Su Yi furrowed his brows, his gaze turning cold, and said, "Your mind is clouded by anger now. In consideration of Lingxue's face, I'll give you fifteen minutes to calm down and think about it. If you don't agree after fifteen minutes, don't blame me for forcing you."

Wen Lingzhao, who had already walked far away, was stunned, as if she couldn't believe her ears. She turned around, looking at Su Yi from a distance, her voice as chilling as ice, each word enunciated clearly:

"Su Yi, listen carefully. I will resolve this marriage matter on my own, not relying on your ridiculous piece of paper!"

These words were heard clearly by the nearby crowd, and they were all shocked.

Su Yi!

So, the young man in the green robe who provoked Wen Lingzhao's anger turned out to be the useless son-in-law who married into the Wen family!

While the sound still echoed, the atmosphere became silent and heavy.

Wen Lingzhao's graceful and slender figure gradually moved farther away.

The expressions of the onlookers all became peculiar.

Under the pine tree, Su Yi stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent, as if he hadn't noticed the strange gazes around him.

He had given the other party fifteen minutes to consider, and he would naturally keep his word.

"So, you are the one who tarnished Sister Lingzhao's reputation, Su Yi."

At this moment, Xiang Ming finally reacted, his gaze suddenly turning cold and sharp as he looked at Su Yi.

Su Yi didn't even bother to lift his eyelids and directly ignored the son of the governor, who was renowned in Tianyuan Academy.

This disdainful attitude caused Xiang Ming's face to darken.

Some young men and women who had gathered around Xiang Ming frowned slightly. After all, Su Yi was just a useless son-in-law. What was there to be arrogant about?

A young man in a blue shirt couldn't help but say, "Su Yi, you really think highly of yourself. Didn't you hear what Sister Lingzhao said? This is Tianyuan Academy, not a place where someone like you can act recklessly!"

A charming young girl sighed, "Sister Lingzhao is so dazzling, a peerless figure. Yet, she ended up with a man like this. Alas, this marriage has completely thrown Sister Lingzhao into a pit of fire."

"Su Yi, apologize to Sister Lingzhao quickly, otherwise, we won't let you off!"

A hot-tempered youth in a black robe stepped forward directly, his anger flaring, almost cursing at Su Yi while pointing at him.

The crowd was furious, and Su Yi became the target of everyone's criticism.

Xiang Ming quietly took two steps back, turning his head to whisper to a white-robed man beside him, "Junior Brother Tian Dong, don't you think it's even better for Su Yi to be discredited here today?"

Tian Dong, the white-robed man, understood what he meant and nodded quietly.

Just as Tian Dong was about to do something, Zheng Muyao, who was not far away, sensed the unfavorable situation and hurriedly walked over, rebuking loudly, "What are you shouting about? Do you want to bully people?"

She crossed her arms in front of her, her beautiful eyes sharp as she scanned the young men and women, her delicate face filled with coldness.

The expressions of the crowd changed slightly, feeling quite surprised. How could Zheng Muyao, the young lady of the Zheng family, help a useless son-in-law?

Xiang Ming and Tian Dong also furrowed their brows, somewhat taken aback.

"Sister Zheng, do you know this Su Yi?" someone couldn't help but ask.

Zheng Muyao secretly glanced at Su Yi and then said coldly, "I'm not afraid to tell you, he is my uncle, Su. Show some respect!"

Uncle!?

The crowd: "..."

The young man in the black robe who had asked Su Yi to apologize couldn't help but say, "Sister Zheng, are you mistaken? This is supposed to be Sister Lingzhao's nominal husband, the useless son-in-law who married into the family! His appearance has stained Sister Lingzhao's lifelong reputation. How could he... How could he be your uncle?"

Others nodded in agreement.

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you," Zheng Muyao said impatiently. "Anyway, I brought Uncle Su here today. Anyone who disrespects him is disrespecting me!"

The people looked at each other, filled with astonishment and doubt.

How could a useless son-in-law become the uncle of this little witch from the top-ranked Zheng family in Gunzhou?

This was simply outrageous!

Tian Dong also couldn't help but hesitate.

Zheng Muyao's identity was not something he could offend.

But at this moment, Tian Dong noticed the look in Xiang Ming's eyes.

His heart trembled, and he seemed to understand. Gritting his teeth, he said, "This matter concerns the dignity of Sister Lingzhao. Regardless of who comes, Su Yi must apologize to Sister Lingzhao!"

Tian Dong was Xiang Ming's right-hand man, and when he spoke, everyone else understood his meaning.

Immediately, the young men and women chimed in:

"Sister Zheng, you saw it just now. Su Yi showed great disrespect to Sister Lingzhao. No matter what his relationship is with you, this matter cannot be let go so easily."

"Yes, he's just an outsider. Daring to come to our Tianyuan Academy and act recklessly, he's simply seeking his own demise!"

The crowd spoke up in a clamor, disregarding any face-saving measures, which surprised Zheng Muyao.

Soon, she realized that all of this was because of Xiang Ming!

With the son of the governor supporting them, they no longer had to fear her.

Zheng Muyao took a deep breath, about to speak up, but Xiang Ming interrupted her with a smiling expression, "Sister Zheng, I know what you're going to say. But you can see the current situation. It's not up to me to decide."

He paused and sighed softly, "Of course, if Su Yi is willing to apologize to Sister Lingzhao, I believe no one will hold it against him. After all, he's just a useless son-in-law. As descendants of Tianyuan Academy, if we bully him, it would be undignified."

Zheng Muyao's arched eyebrows furrowed.

In terms of status and position, she couldn't overpower Xiang Ming. If Xiang Ming didn't want to give face, she had no choice.

"Su Yi, if you're a man, don't hide behind a woman! Dare you have a duel with me? If you lose, you will apologize obediently. How about it?"

The youth in the black robe shouted loudly, his face full of provocation.

This was Tianyuan Academy, and facing Su Yi, the legendary useless son-in-law, he had complete confidence.

Others joined in the uproar.

Su Yi had ignored them all along, not bothering to pay attention to their constant provocation.

But seeing these insignificant pests becoming even more arrogant, he couldn't help but regret not bringing Tejin along on this trip.

Otherwise, dealing with these pests would be enough for Tejin, the Moon Wheel Sect disciple. There would be no need for him to bother.

"You want to play? Fine."

Su Yi spoke calmly, "Here's the deal. I don't care about your lives. Whoever loses will kneel here and reflect on their actions. How about that?"

The crowd was taken aback. They didn't expect Su Yi to not only agree but also propose such a humiliating punishment.

The little witch's eyes lit up, feeling excited deep inside.

Being forced by her father to serve Su Yi and work for him, she was already unwilling in the first place.

Even though her father praised Su Yi to the heavens, believing that he had extraordinary abilities like a banished immortal, she was still skeptical since she hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes. She couldn't help but be doubtful.

But now, she had a chance to see just how capable Su Yi really was!

Xiang Ming couldn't help but shake his head inwardly. Couldn't he handle a bit of verbal provocation?

Such people aren't even worthy of being Lingzhao's shoe polishers, yet he has become Lingzhao's husband in name. It's really infuriating.

"That's what you said. If you lose, don't blame us for bullying you!" the youth in the black robe said coldly.

Su Yi ignored him and looked at the others present, saying, "What about the rest of you? Do you want to join in?"

The crowd could hardly believe their ears.

Was he provoking all of them?

What an arrogant guy!

Even the young women were angered, thinking that Su Yi, this useless son-in-law, was too arrogant. How dare he provoke them like this, without considering where they were? They couldn't tell if he had a problem with his brain or if he was just ignorant.

"Heh, you're being too audacious," Xiang Ming couldn't help but pause, shaking his head with a slight smile. "If you can defeat them one by one, I don't mind playing with you. But I doubt you'll even have a chance to face me."

His words were light and filled with undisguised contempt.

The crowd couldn't help but laugh at themselves. Indeed, it would be beneath their dignity to vent their anger on an ignorant fool.

With this realization, their mentality calmed down quite a bit. Even their gazes towards Su Yi were tinged with pity.

"Hmm, Xiang Ming is going to join in too? Even better! This way, we can truly test Uncle Su's real abilities!" Zheng Muyao cheered in her heart, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"So, you all agree?" Su Yi smiled slightly at this sight and said straightforwardly, "Alright then, today I promise to play with all of you without holding back."

The youth in the black robe couldn't contain himself any longer. He lifted his chin slightly, arrogantly clasped his fists, and coldly declared, "I am Hu Jiao, a disciple of the 'Stellar Hall' of the Inner Sect of Tianyuan Academy. Please enlighten me!"