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Chapter 19 – If a child doesn't learn, it's the father's fault; if the teaching isn't strict, it's the teacher's laziness

Mu Xiaochuan raised his hand and mercilessly slapped Ye Lingxuan. A crisp "smack" echoed as a red handprint appeared on her face. She clutched her cheek, staring at Mu Xiaochuan in disbelief, her eyes filled with anger and humiliation.

"How dare you hit me?" Ye Lingxuan screamed.

Mu Xiaochuan's lips curled into a disdainful smile as he coldly replied, "I hit you, so what?"

The onlookers were momentarily stunned, seemingly shocked into silence by the scene. Then, as if waking from a dream, they erupted into enthusiastic applause.

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These Outer Sect disciples had often suffered under Ye Lingxuan's bullying. Now, seeing Mu Xiaochuan fearlessly slap her in front of so many people, they felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for teaching the little witch a lesson, feeling refreshed, and earning 15 Thrill Points," the Thrill System's voice echoed in Mu Xiaochuan's mind.

However, just as the crowd's cheers reached a peak, Chen Changfeng, the Outer Sect Elder from the Law Enforcement Hall, hurried over. Chen Changfeng, at the second stage of Foundation Establishment, with a lifespan of 120 years, was tall and stern-faced, dressed in a black robe embroidered with the silver emblem of the Law Enforcement Hall, exuding an aura of authority and solemnity.

Mu Xiaochuan felt a surge of anger upon seeing him. When Ye Lingxuan was being tyrannical, they turned a blind eye. When complaints were brought to them, they turned a deaf ear. Now, after he'd just taught Ye Lingxuan a lesson, they suddenly appeared. He wanted to see what kind of big shot they thought they were.

Chen Changfeng frowned at the scene before him, feeling somewhat displeased. Clearing his throat, he said, "Elder Mu, it's better to be forgiving when possible. This is just a minor conflict between disciples; there's no need to make such a fuss."

Mu Xiaochuan, who had been calm, suddenly showed a look of surprise and fear upon hearing Chen Changfeng's words. He quickly retreated ten meters away, his eyes full of vigilance.

The crowd thought Mu Xiaochuan was scared by his actions. Chen Changfeng also found it strange and asked, "Elder Mu, why are you doing this?"

Mu Xiaochuan replied seriously, "Elder Chen, it's best to stay away from people who advise you to be generous without understanding the situation, lest you get struck by lightning and implicate others."

His words left the crowd momentarily stunned, then they burst into laughter. Chen Changfeng's face turned extremely unpleasant, not expecting Mu Xiaochuan to respond in such a way.

Suppressing his anger, Chen Changfeng said, "Elder Mu, don't stoop to the level of Outer Sect disciples. We are all from the same sect and should value harmony."

Mu Xiaochuan's lips curled into a mocking smile as he said, "Value harmony, well said. Come, let me slap you, and you won't mind, right?"

Chen Changfeng's face darkened further, his eyes wide with anger as he said, "Mu Xiaochuan, don't go too far!"

Mu Xiaochuan remained unfazed and continued, "Chen Changfeng, look how far I've stepped back, just to avoid stepping on your crap."

The disciples snickered, covering their mouths.

Chen Changfeng trembled with rage, "Mu Xiaochuan, 'flies don't bite seamless eggs,' doesn't Su Qianmeng bear any responsibility?"

Mu Xiaochuan retorted, "Oh, Old Chen, I didn't realize you're a maggot, so knowledgeable about flies."

The disciples continued to snicker, covering their mouths.

Chen Changfeng took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said, "Ye Lingxuan isn't entirely at fault; there's no need to be so aggressive."

Mu Xiaochuan sneered, "Not only are your eyes blind, but your ears are deaf. Come, listen to the disciples' voices."

With Mu Xiaochuan backing them, the disciples mustered the courage to accuse Ye Lingxuan of various acts of bullying. Some said she stole their cultivation resources, others said she beat and scolded them for no reason, and some said she deliberately made things difficult, preventing them from completing tasks, with some even bedridden from her beatings.

Chen Changfeng's face grew increasingly awkward as he listened to the accusations. He hadn't expected the usually timid disciples to become so bold with Mu Xiaochuan's encouragement.

"Do you really think you're a living Buddha?" Chen Changfeng said, embarrassed and angry.

Mu Xiaochuan crossed his arms, teasingly saying, "Burn two sticks of incense for me, and I'll let you live two more years."

Chen Changfeng was so furious he almost spat blood. Relying on his second-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he shouted, "Mu Xiaochuan, do you really think you're so great? Dare to face me on the Challenge Platform for a duel!"

Mu Xiaochuan looked at him disdainfully, "Are you really crap, needing someone to pick you?"

Chen Changfeng, unable to fight or out-argue him, stomped his foot in frustration and turned to leave.

Watching his retreating figure, Mu Xiaochuan cursed, "You're just a plate of pickled vegetables."

A bold disciple curiously asked, "Elder Mu, what does that mean?"

Mu Xiaochuan smiled and explained, "Pickled (wilted), salty (disliked), and very weak."

Chen Changfeng stumbled upon hearing this, almost falling. Ye Lingxuan, who had been seething with anger, couldn't help but burst into laughter at Mu Xiaochuan's words. The disciples, who had been holding back, were now laughing uncontrollably.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for teaching the protective elder a lesson, feeling refreshed, and earning 15 Thrill Points," the Thrill System's voice echoed in Mu Xiaochuan's mind.

Perhaps the commotion was too great, as a wave of mid-Foundation Establishment spiritual might suddenly pressed down, followed by the sound of footsteps.

Everyone turned to see a middle-aged woman in a simple, elegant palace dress, wearing a delicate lotus crown, gracefully stepping into view. Her expression was serious, with a hint of authority between her brows. It was Mu Qingyao, the Hall Master of the Elixir Hall.

Seeing Mu Qingyao, Ye Lingxuan immediately ran over as if finding a savior, crying, "Master, you must stand up for me! Mu Xiaochuan bullied me!"

Mu Qingyao gently patted Ye Lingxuan's trembling shoulder, signaling her to be silent for now. Then she turned her icy gaze to Mu Xiaochuan, her tone questioning, "Junior Brother Mu, as an elder, if my disciple made a mistake, why didn't you report it to me first? What kind of behavior is this in front of everyone?"

Mu Xiaochuan smiled and said, "Hall Master Mu, haven't you heard, 'If a child doesn't learn, it's the father's fault; if the teaching isn't strict, it's the teacher's laziness'?"