Only Children Make Choices

Sun Changfeng looked at Xiao Jihan when he heard the words and saw bloodstains on his body. He understood the situation, turned around, and gave Qiu Shuoran a fierce glare before smiling and saying, “It is indeed the fault of this disciple. I will ensure strict guidance in the future, and guarantee that such an incident will never happen again.”

As the saying goes, behind every misbehaving child, there is surely an indulgent parent.

Upon hearing this, Yan Shu snorted coldly and said, “So, according to your words, my disciple’s blood was shed in vain?”

Sun Changfeng was momentarily stunned by her words but quickly reacted and hurriedly said, “Of course not. I have three high-grade Nourishing Essence Pills here, which can help Junior Brother Xiao heal his injuries and strengthen his foundation. In addition, I’m willing to offer two hundred low-grade spirit stones as compensation.”

Nourishing Essence Pills can clear the meridians, strengthen the foundation, and are excellent medicine for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, as well as for healing injuries.

Sun Changfeng must have thought that Xiao Jihan was still in the Qi Refining stage, which was why he offered him three high-grade Nourishing Essence Pills. As for the spirit stones, two hundred low-grade stones might not be a lot, but for outer disciples, their monthly allowance is only fifty low-grade spirit stones.

Yan Shu originally intended to refuse directly. She didn’t care about these things at all. However, after thinking for a moment, she whispered to Xiao Jihan, “Do you want this compensation or do you want to vent your anger by beating him up?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jihan looked at Yan Shu with a hint of surprise in his phoenix-like eyes.

Is this woman speaking up for him?

Seeing that he didn’t respond, Yan Shu thought he didn’t know how to communicate through whispers. After all, this extraordinary little poor guy was self-taught, so it was normal for him not to know about whisper communication.

So she whispered again, “If you want compensation, take two steps forward. If you want to vent your anger by beating him up, stay where you are.”

Upon hearing this whispered message, a hint of coldness flashed in Xiao Jihan’s phoenix-like eyes.

Affinity: -86 (Extreme Hatred)

Yan Shu: ...

One glance and a little bit of friendship points dropped... Does she look that disgusting to him?

She didn’t even know how to feel.

Yan Shu immediately turned her head and was about to speak when a cold and crisp whisper sounded, “This disciple wants both.”

Yan Shu: ...

Fine, no problem. Only children make choices.

She looked at Sun Changfeng and said coldly, “Your disciple injured my disciple and some compensation is indeed necessary. But he showed arrogance and disrespect. This matter cannot be easily resolved!”

Xiao Jihan is Yan Shu’s disciple; thus, he and Sun Changfeng are peers. In terms of seniority, Qiu Shuoran did indeed disrespect his seniors.

Sighing inwardly, Sun Changfeng spoke, “What Master said is true. I wonder what Master suggests?”

“It’s simple.”

Yan Shu said indifferently, “My disciple is in the Qi Refining stage, and Qiu Shuoran, with his Foundation Establishment cultivation, injured him. By the principle of fairness, I will suppress my cultivation to the Golden Dan stage. I won’t use this Nine-Section Thunder Whip. He only needs to take one palm from me.”

On the surface, this statement seems reasonable, but in reality, it’s a big problem!

The difference between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment is like a small stream and a small river. The difference between Foundation Establishment and Golden Dan is like a small river and a big river. The disparity is significant, and Sun Changfeng has no right to refuse.

The person in front of him is someone he can’t afford to provoke. Even if it reaches his master’s ears, considering his master’s doting and the favoritism of several senior martial uncles towards this person, it is likely that not only will they not intervene, but they will also hand over the Nine-Section Thunder Whip just to let this person have a good beating.

Sun Changfeng sighed and stepped aside, “I hope Master will show mercy.”

Qiu Shuoran, upon seeing this, panicked. Who is Yan Shu? She is the one with the mutated spiritual root and the innate Taoist embryo!

Even if she suppresses her cultivation to the early Golden Dan stage, with just one palm, though he may be able to keep his life, his cultivation will also be greatly damaged!

He was about to condense his Golden Dan, and receiving this palm would ruin most of his cultivation!

Qiu Shuoran hurriedly looked at Sun Changfeng and said, “Master!”

Sun Changfeng also felt heartbroken, but he had no way out and coldly said, “You disobedient disciple! You dare to defy your superiors. Even if Senior Martial Master Yan doesn’t punish you today, the Disciplinary Hall will deal with you severely!”

After speaking, he whispered, “Don’t panic, my disciple. I still have a Gathering Spirit Pill given to me by my Master. Even if your cultivation suffers, as long as your spiritual root is intact, you will be able to restore your cultivation in a few days.”

Upon hearing this, Qiu Shuoran calmed down.

He looked fiercely at Xiao Jihan, withdrew his gaze, and clasped his fists towards Yan Shu, saying, “Disciple is willing to accept punishment.”

Yan Shu didn’t waste any more words and immediately slapped him in the chest with a palm. Qiu Shuoran groaned and took several steps back before stabilizing himself, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Sun Changfeng couldn’t bear to see Qiu Shuoran in such a state. He was the disciple he snatched away from several senior brothers and Junior Sisters!

“This is just a small punishment,” Yan Shu said coldly, looking at Qiu Shuoran. Then she turned her gaze to Sun Changfeng and said coldly, “Today, I’m stating this here. I want you to relay my words! Xiao Jihan is the only direct disciple under my seat. I used to turn a blind eye because he had great responsibilities and needed to endure hardships. But that doesn’t mean I can tolerate others bullying him! From today onwards, anyone who bullies him is bullying me! If you’re not afraid of death, come and try!”

Sun Changfeng trembled upon hearing this and immediately clasped his fists and bowed, saying, “Disciple will remember.”

Yan Shu snorted coldly, then gave Qiu Shuoran a warning look before retracting her gaze and turning to leave.

As she passed by Xiao Jihan, she maintained her aloof demeanor, slightly raising her chin and not looking sideways.

Xiao Jihan glanced at her cold and stunning face, lowered his eyes, and entered the courtyard. He extended his hand towards Sun Changfeng and said, “Senior Brother, my compensation.”

Sun Changfeng: ...

Although his heart was bleeding, Sun Changfeng reluctantly took out the Nourishing Essence Pill and two hundred low-grade spirit stones from his mustard seed bag and handed them to Xiao Jihan.

Xiao Jihan took the items and kept them, then turned and left.

Watching his departing figure, Qiu Shuoran’s gaze seemed to be filled with venom.

Sun Changfeng approached him, took out a Gathering Spirit Pill, and handed it to him, saying, “This is the only Gathering Spirit Pill I have. If there’s another incident, I won’t be able to protect you. Go back and heal your injuries properly. Don’t cause trouble for Xiao Jihan again. Even when you beat a dog, you have to consider the owner!”

Qiu Shuoran took the Gathering Spirit Pill, his eyes still filled with hatred. He looked at Sun Changfeng and said, “What if your disciple must beat that dog?”

Upon hearing this, Sun Changfeng narrowed his eyes and said, “Then disguise yourself when the dog’s owner is not around and kill the dog. Even if the dog’s owner seeks revenge, they won’t be able to find the enemy.”

Qiu Shuoran pondered for a moment, wiped away the bloodstains from his lips, and bowed, saying, “Thank you, Master. Your disciple understands.”

Yan Shu, looking cool and arrogant, left the courtyard with a sense of excitement and anticipation. Although she wanted to slap Qiu Shuoran to settle her grudge and improve her favorability, she had also avenged Xiao Jihan, hadn’t she? Furthermore, she successfully explained the reason why the original host had ignored Xiao Jihan for over a year—the great task that was about to be bestowed upon him.

Yan Shu couldn’t help but applaud herself inwardly, proud of her quick thinking. I truly deserve to be praised for my wit!