novelraw Chapter 226 - 94: Please Leave
Chapter 226 - 94: Please Leave
Lin Huanhuan actually regretted it right after she said those words. She was used to being unrestrained in the sect and forgot that this was Cloud Peak City. Standing opposite her were two disciples of the Spirit Fox Saint Master. If she had said these words in private, it would have been nothing, but saying them in front of Rong Ye and Nan Hua brought trouble to Feihua Sect. Who didn’t know that the Spirit Fox Saint Master was protective and that his disciples were quite formidable? If they got angry, they wouldn’t even need to lift a finger; the sects around Feihua Sect would quickly make them disappear from this continent.But she didn’t know why, she just blurted it out without any restraint, and now she could only hold on, resisting the urge to cry.
"Young Masters, my junior sister has a straightforward nature; she didn’t mean it that way. Please don’t hold it against her," said Mu’er, who didn’t expect Lin Huanhuan to say such things, so he had no choice but to apologize to Rong Ye and Nan Hua.
"How dare you," Rong Ye wasn’t buying Mu’er’s excuse at all, "this isn’t straightforwardness; it’s deeply ingrained resentment against the major sects. I have every reason to suspect that you are intentionally trying to spark a conflict between the major and minor sects."
Upon hearing this, Lin Huanhuan’s face turned pale, and even Mu’er’s expression became extremely ugly. He looked at Rong Ye, his pupils slightly shrinking, not expecting Rong Ye to pin such a big accusation on Lin Huanhuan.
He took a deep breath and was about to speak up for Lin Huanhuan when a group of disciples from the White Tiger Sacred Land approached.
It had been mentioned before that Cloud Peak City was the territory of the White Tiger Sacred Land. To ensure that the grand competition proceeded without interference, the White Tiger Sacred Land had dispatched disciples to patrol Cloud Peak City to maintain order. When Rong Ye and Nan Hua had just had a skirmish with the people from Feihua Sect, naturally someone alerted the disciples of the White Tiger Sacred Land, and they came running over immediately after getting the news.
The person leading the group clearly recognized Rong Ye and Nan Hua. Upon seeing them, he narrowed his pupils and first offered his salute to the two.
"Huang Shilian of the White Tiger Sacred Land greets Brother Rong and Senior Brother Nan." Huang Shilian had only received word of a fight and did not expect it to involve Rong Ye and Nan Hua. He silently criticized whoever was so blind to provoke these two, but his face showed nothing.
"Junior Brother Huang." When facing Huang Shilian, both Rong Ye and Nan Hua were still very courteous, nodding just like Huang Shilian also cupped their hands in respect.
"I wonder what just happened here?" he asked, looking around at Lin Huanhuan and Mu’er before turning his head to Rong Ye and Nan Hua.
"It’s nothing major, actually, just that this lady bumped into our junior sister and refused to apologize. When we stopped her, she played the victim and asked her senior brother to deal with us, so we took the chance to teach them a lesson." Nan Hua’s face carried a smile as he briefly recounted the recent events, speaking objectively without bias to their side.
Upon hearing Nan Hua’s words, only then did Huang Shilian notice Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu not far away. He had previously had the honor of attending Gu Qingqing’s apprenticeship ceremony and had seen Jun Wu, so he stepped forward in surprise, cupping his hands once more, "I greet Junior Sister Gu and Saint Son Jun."
Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu returned the gesture to Huang Shilian, acknowledging the greeting.
Those around, after hearing Huang Shilian’s words, also turned their attention to Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu, their expressions full of surprise.
As for Jun Wu, needless to say, he was the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land, the future Saint Master. His status in the Sub-immortal Realm was exceedingly noble, and reportedly his talent was extraordinary, comparable to Si Lin and the others.
As for Gu Qingqing, that grand apprenticeship ceremony that had shaken the Sub-immortal Realm made everyone remember the youngest disciple of the Spirit Fox Saint Master. It was rumored that the Spirit Fox Saint Master was extremely fond of her, as were her five senior brothers. Now it seemed that her relationship with the Saint Son was not ordinary either. Such a person, how many women envied and resented her!
"No wonder Young Master Rong and Mr. Nan were so furious earlier. Who isn’t aware that the five male disciples of the Spirit Fox Saint Master dote on his new little disciple? This woman bumped into Miss Gu, practically touching the reverse scale of Mr. Nan and Young Master Rong!"
"Why is Miss Gu so blessed? Loved by so many, and what’s more, she’s so beautiful that it doesn’t even incite jealousy!"
"Miss Gu truly is beautiful. I heard she’s only fifteen; in a couple more years, she will surely surpass the current most beautiful in the Sub-immortal Realm!"
"Mr. Nan and Young Master Rong are amazing, standing up for their junior sister, truly impressive!"
"..."
The surrounding discussion grew in intensity, making the faces of Lin Huanhuan and Mu’er extremely unsightly.
Especially Lin Huanhuan, who could not believe that merely by accidentally bumping into someone she had run into Gu Qingqing, whose senior brothers were so protective. She was used to having her way in the sect, not accustomed to apologizing to people, and now, hadn’t she just gotten herself and Mu’er into a sorry state!
Huang Shilian looked at the guards Mu’er had brought. He saw that although they were all injured, they were still alive. He nodded secretly and then turned to Lin Huanhuan and Mu’er, "Do either of you have anything to add to this?"
Mu’er and Lin Huanhuan exchanged a glance and shook their heads; what Nan Hua said was the truth.
"In that case, let me announce the resolution to this matter," Huang Shilian glanced at Rong Ye’s side, saw they did not object, and continued, "Miss, you were the one who bumped into Junior Sister Gu first. This incident was your fault, so please apologize to Junior Sister Gu, or you may have to leave Cloud Peak City."
Huang Shilian’s tone was very calm, strictly businesslike.
Lin Huanhuan didn’t expect she would still have to apologize to Gu Qingqing in the end. She glanced at Gu Qingqing, who was so beautiful and surrounded by so many outstanding men, especially Jun Wu. As the Saint Heir of Yunlan Sacred Land, she had heard some rumors about him, knowing he always appeared cold to outsiders, yet now she saw him being gentle to Gu Qingqing, even a little doting, which made her somewhat envious.
She didn’t want to apologize to Gu Qingqing. Although she knew what she ought to do, she just didn’t want to because it would make her feel extremely humiliated!
Thus, under the gaze of the crowd, Lin Huanhuan merely glanced at Gu Qingqing, yet couldn’t bring herself to speak a word.
Lin Huanhuan’s attitude made Huang Shilian’s face darken a bit, and he stared at her expressionlessly, "Lady, if you are unwilling to apologize, then please leave Cloud Peak City now; Cloud Peak City does not welcome you!"
"On what grounds? I’m here to participate in the Sub-immortal Realm’s grand competition! How can Cloud Peak City forbid me from staying?"