Chapter 118: It's Not Like That
Chapter 118: It's Not Like That
Bai Wei was stunned.
The next moment, a burning rage ignited within her, and she pointed at Xiao Yuanqing, "Xiao Yuanqing, you!"
"Silence!"
The Elder's rebuke rang out, "Bai Wei, how dare you address your Shixiong in such a manner? And you even pointed at him? Do you have no respect?"
"Yes, I'm sorry, Master."
Bai Wei lowered her hand, forcefully suppressing the anger in her heart, not forgetting to glare at Xiao Yuanqing.
She hadn't expected the other party to stoop to such a despicable act, bringing up that matter at this critical moment. If this person intended harm towards Jiang Cheng, how could they possibly spare his family? Yet, the latter didn't seem to care, even feeling proud.
As expected, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. If it weren't for his constant attention to Bai Wei's movements, he might not have known about this matter.
"Bai Wei, I'm asking you, did your Shixiong just now speak the truth?" The Elder's voice was low and solemn.
Bai Wei remained silent.
"Speak!"
"Yes, there is such a matter. It's mainly because the Wild Wolf Gang members were causing trouble for Jiang Cheng on the street. Although I stepped in to help him, but..."
Before she could finish, the Elder interrupted.
"Enough, you don't need to say more. Now, go to the Outer District immediately and bring his family back here."
Bai Wei bit her lip, saying nothing.
"What, you're not even listening to your Master's words?"
The Elder grew even more furious.
Especially when he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye of Cao Kun standing there with a smug smile, clearly enjoying the spectacle.
"Master, even if Jiang Cheng killed someone, the cause of the incident is also related to me. Moreover, I also promised Jiang Cheng that I would bring the person back when he comes to find me." Bai Wei's eyes welled up as she spoke.
"Damn it!"
The Elder slammed his hand on the table in anger.
The solid wooden table instantly shattered into pieces, scattering across the floor.
Cao Kun was startled, suddenly realizing that the Elder before him was indeed a Fifth Rank Force Warrior. With a single palm strike, he could exert several tons of force. If he were to slap someone in his anger... Cao Kun quickly tried to diffuse the situation.
"Tang Guanzhu, this lady also has a point. Since it was a promise made, how can we go back on our word? Moreover, our Iron Fist Gang also distinguishes right from wrong and acts with reason. We won't implicate the innocent."
After speaking, he clasped his fists and turned to leave.
Once outside the Martial Arts Academy, he realized that his back was drenched in cold sweat.
"Brother Cao, what's wrong?"
Several members guarding outside hurriedly surrounded him, asking anxiously.
"Nothing, just witnessed a good show, unfortunately, it's not over yet."
Cao Kun smiled with malicious glee, "Let's go, we'll visit the other two Martial Arts Academies."
Inside the reception room, the atmosphere was oppressively stifling.
As the instigator of all this, Xiao Yuanqing was also terrified, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to hide in.
Zhao Xiangyu was also scared out of his wits, not daring to breathe. Since becoming a disciple, he had never seen his Master lose his temper to such an extent. In his eyes, his Master was always a good-tempered person.
"Apologize."
Zeng Zhiting whispered, "Shimei, quickly apologize to Master."
Bai Wei lowered her head, looking at the ground as tears fell drop by drop onto the floor.
"Shimei, Master is also considering the well-being of all of us. If we offend the Iron Fist Gang, they can't do much to us. But if they target our members? There's no logic in being a thief for a thousand days and guarding against thieves for a thousand days."
"But Jiang Cheng, isn't he also our member?"
Bai Wei choked up as she spoke.
"Jiang Shidi is different. He's always causing trouble. Do you know why Master didn't accept him as a disciple when I brought him to see Master? It's because his malevolent aura is too heavy. If the people from the other day were also killed by him, then Jiang Shidi has killed at least twenty people."
Zhao Xiangyu's eyes widened in shock upon hearing these words.
So, there was more to the incident that day.
Xiao Yuanqing also showed a look of disbelief.
If that was the case, that guy almost became his fellow disciple?
You've got to be kidding me?
"Master is worried that if he takes him as a disciple, the number of people he kills might not stop there. In the end, we, and even our Martial Arts Academy, might be implicated. This time, you saw it too. The Iron Fist Gang came looking for him as soon as they arrived. Even if we can protect him this time, what about the next time? And the time after that?"
Zeng Zhiting sighed.
"It's the same for the other two Martial Arts Academies. You have to understand Master's good intentions."
"I don't care. I feel that if you promise something, you should keep your word."
Bai Wei fell silent for a moment before speaking.
Zeng Zhiting felt a surge of frustration, as if all his previous words had been in vain.
"You!"
The elder was so furious that he wanted to slam the table, but when he did, he realized the table had already been broken.
"You stay here and reflect. Don't even think about leaving without my permission!"
"And you!"
The elder turned to Xiao Yuanqing, "Don't think I don't know what you've been thinking about all day. You and Zeng Zhiting became disciples in the same year, but he has already passed the third-rank assessment, while you're still at the second rank. You've wasted all the resources invested in you! You reflect as well!"
Xiao Yuanqing had been seething with anger while listening.
They became disciples in the same year, and then what?
The care they received was fundamentally different.
And the resources.
He didn't even have half of what the other received, so how could he possibly catch up in terms of improvement speed?
It's blatant favoritism!
But upon hearing the last sentence, he felt a sudden joy, and his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of Bai Wei standing by his side.
Reflect in the same room as his fellow disciple?
Heh, that might not be so bad.
"Go reflect in another room!" a loud voice boomed.
"You useless thing, even at a time like this, you're still thinking about those things!"
After saying this, the elder waved his hand and stormed out in anger.
"Fellow disciple, listen to Master's words and stay here. Wait until he calms down, and I'll take you to see him."
Zeng Zhiting said helplessly.
Then he turned to Xiao Yuanqing, "Xiao Yuanqing, you heard what Master said too. Go find another room to reflect, okay?"
To be honest, he didn't like the other's behavior just now.
His thoughts about Jiang Cheng were complex.
But no matter what Jiang Cheng was like, it had nothing to do with his family.
"That damn guy!"
Xiao Yuanqing blamed Jiang Cheng for his scolding and cursed him as he walked away.
"Zhao Xiangyu, go to the second floor. Those members still need your guidance."
"Yes, Senior Brother."
Zhao Xiangyu obediently nodded and, before leaving, glanced at Bai Wei, "Senior Sister, later on, you should still go and apologize to Master."
Bai Wei lifted her head and stared coldly at him.
"I didn't say anything. I didn't say a word."
Zhao Xiangyu was so scared that he raised his hands and ran off in a hurry.
"Sigh."
Seeing this, Zeng Zhiting shook his head helplessly and, after leaving and closing the door,
(End of Chapter)
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