Mundane Saint

Chapter 52 – Wu Rong's Apology in Person

The owner of the Medicine Hall asked him what he planned to do.

Wu Rong rubbed his hands secretly, feeling extremely nervous, as if cold sweat was about to pour out again.

This time, he came with nothing but an apology. In this world where the strong are revered, Wu Rong had once been able to protect his unworthy grandson, cleaning up after him when he bullied women, relying on his cultivation at the Body Fusion stage.

But this time, Wu Jie had offended a female disciple of someone who might be powerful enough to destroy the entire Nianling Sect single-handedly.

The fact that she hadn't immediately beheaded Wu Jie with a single sword strike might have been due to considering the insignificant face of the Nianling Sect.

Now, all Wu Rong could do was lower his head as much as possible. As for his old face, he thought it was better to value life over face.

"To be honest with you, Mr. Gu, my grandson is incorrigible and often causes trouble, which makes me feel deeply ashamed. This time, being taught a lesson by your disciple, I actually see it as a good thing."

Wu Rong sighed.

"Oh? That's something new."

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. He had originally thought Wu Rong was here to demand justice for his grandson, but he hadn't expected him to come to apologize instead.

He hadn't expected that after dealing with the younger one, the elder would come to apologize again.

Although he didn't think Qin Yiyao was wrong to be harsh on those who attempted to molest young girls, seeing the old man's demeanor, it seemed he was also dissatisfied with his grandson's tyrannical behavior. But after all, it was his own bloodline.

It's not easy to be righteous and punish one's own family.

But for this old man, at his age, to come personally to apologize after his grandson lost a hand, Gu Heng felt it would be rather embarrassing to pursue the matter further.

"Ahem... In that case, let's just let this matter go."

He coughed twice and said.

"Thank you, Mr. Gu."

Wu Rong breathed a sigh of relief and quickly cupped his hands in thanks.

"You don't need to thank me," Gu Heng said. "I've agreed, but my disciple's temperament is not like mine. I can't guarantee anything for her. If your grandson encounters her again, he'll have to rely on his own luck."

"Moreover, if we meddle too much in young people's affairs, it won't have a good impact."

Gu Heng couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he said this.

Young people... he was only twenty years old himself.

Wu Rong was stunned, then felt bitter.

If he understood Mr. Gu's words correctly... it seemed that the master was willing to let it go, but the disciple might not be so inclined.

Doesn't that mean everyone should stay out of it and let the younger generation resolve their own minor grievances?

Indeed, this was an unwritten rule among cultivators.

If both sides were equally powerful, any grudges among the younger generation should be settled among themselves. If the elders intervened, it usually turned ugly and was hard to manage.

If Mr. Gu really decided to take action and demand an explanation from the Nianling Sect...

Wouldn't that lead to the destruction of their mountain gate?

Wu Rong sighed deeply, the breath long suppressed in his chest finally released.

That prodigious young girl, at only the second level of Foundation Establishment, could reverse-slay Core Formation cultivators... Wu Rong had passed by Black Forest Mountain on his way here, and the Black Forest Gang was almost annihilated. From the leader down, several Core Formation cultivators were beheaded with a single sword strike, and even the gang leader Huang Su, at the tenth level of Core Formation, couldn't escape death.

He could tell that the sword energy remaining on the wounds of those rogue cultivators was identical to that on his grandson Wu Jie's severed hand.

Doesn't that mean that young girl single-handedly slaughtered her way through the Black Forest Gang, and after a fierce battle, still had the strength to severely injure Wu Jie when she encountered him on her way down the mountain?

What kind of cultivation genius is this?

Wu Rong's fear was not diminished in the slightest. This girl was destined to be a great figure in the cultivation world. If one day in the future, she remembered this incident and still harbored anger, leading to the destruction of the Nianling Sect... what then?

In this world, it's not unheard of for entire sects and families to be reduced to bones overnight.

All because of some trivial matter that they didn't even consider worth a second thought, which ended up inciting the hatred of someone who was then unknown, eventually leading to a tragic annihilation.

"I understand, so, could I ask if your disciple could come out? Let's see if there's anything more I can do to apologize."

He decided it was best to resolve this matter now.

It couldn't be delayed.

Gu Heng was slightly taken aback, then nodded after a moment of contemplation, saying, "Alright, since Elder Wu has requested it, I'll have her come over."

"Thank you, Mr. Gu!" Wu Rong said happily.

No matter what, as long as he could calm the girl's anger now, Wu Rong felt any price was worth paying.

Gu Heng called upstairs, "Yiyao! Could you come down for a moment? We have a visitor."

Soon, footsteps were heard from the stairs. Wu Rong quickly looked over and saw a young girl in a blue and white long dress quietly walking down. Her appearance was indeed very beautiful, but her expression was cold, her eyes deep and chilly, and her demeanor exuded an icy and unapproachable aura. Her figure was slender and graceful, standing tall and elegant, stunningly beautiful yet carrying a crisp chill.

She slowly walked down, stopping in front of them.

She bowed to Gu Heng.

"This is my disciple, Qin Yiyao."

Wu Rong nodded, his spiritual sense slowly scanning her... indeed, she was at the second level of Foundation Establishment. Her foundation was indeed weak, but her true energy was so abundant that ordinary Core Formation cultivators could hardly compare!

And the long sword at her waist was clearly a heavenly-grade weapon!

He couldn't discern the girl's talent, but the heavenly-grade sword was enough to prove how much Mr. Gu valued this disciple.

"What can I do for you, sir?"

She asked coldly.

Qin Yiyao was also sizing up Wu Rong.

This Body Fusion stage cultivator visiting, she didn't even need to think to know this must be the "Third Elder Grandpa" that the dandy mentioned this morning.

Judging by his appearance, he was probably so frightened by her good master that he couldn't speak clearly as soon as he entered.

This Medicine Hall, standing in the mundane world, was managed by a powerful figure at the Ascending to Immortality stage!

"Yes... I am Wu Rong. I came today specifically to apologize."

Wu Rong lowered his posture further.

"Apologize?" Qin Yiyao raised her delicate eyebrows.

Wu Rong quickly explained, "My grandson is very unruly. His parents died early, and I have been negligent in disciplining him, overly indulging him. Today, he offended Miss Qin and received a lesson."

"So I came today specifically to apologize to the young lady and hope she can show some leniency and let this matter pass."

His words were extremely sincere.

Qin Yiyao glanced at Gu Heng, who returned a "do as you see fit" look, and she immediately understood.

"Since you've come personally and said so, if I don't agree, wouldn't that make me seem unreasonable?"

Qin Yiyao suddenly laughed charmingly, her smile dazzling and captivating.

Wu Rong, hearing this, hadn't yet relaxed when he heard Qin Yiyao slowly say, "However, I do think it would be nice if you could offer me some compensation, how about it?"

Gu Heng's mouth twitched slightly.

This little girl, after cutting off the grandson's hand, now wanted to squeeze some benefits from the grandfather...

Not bad, she has the cunning nature of someone who eats people without spitting out the bones.

She'll definitely not suffer any losses when she ventures out in the future.