Hou Ziping, although somewhat timid, was not foolish. He understood that his beating this time was due to his close association with Fang Bai, making him the "sacrificial lamb" used by Gao Shuxian, Yang Lin, and others to intimidate Fang Bai.
Yang Wei's attack was vicious, inflicting serious injuries on him immediately. If not for the rules of the Martial Academy, Hou Ziping believed he probably wouldn't even have been able to save his own life.
After suffering severe injuries at the hands of Yang Wei, Hou Ziping was carried back to his dwelling by several fellow disciples, where he swallowed a few Healing Pills and lay there to recuperate in silence.
Hou Ziping was acutely aware that Yang Wei's ruthless attack must have been instigated by Yang Lin and Gao Shuxian. He felt a profound sadness and anger in his heart.