Chapter 175: Pranking the Old Shi Gong

Axi doesn't understand what a good drama is; this Shi Gong constantly targets Qinghuan. In fact, she despises Shi Gong because he is Shiva's male, and the two of them team up to bully people. If Qinghuan hadn't rushed back to rescue her, she would have long ago been exiled to the Misty Forest and perhaps already eaten by beasts.

Nan Qinghuan stroked the docile panda's fur; that little creature, having been tamed by Ying, is especially gentle, and curls up in her arms like a well‑behaved cat.

"Go call him in; you'll see in a moment."

Seeing Qinghuan so happy, Axi realized Qinghuan had a good plan to deal with Shi Gong. Great, she also wanted to vent her anger.

She doesn't like Shi Gong, so she gave him no pleasant look. After stepping out, she saw Shi Gong standing there with tribe member A Hong.

Shi Gong didn't like seeing Axi; although he came to beg, he still kept his Elder's bearing and couldn't change it in an instant, coldly ordering Axi, "Axi, take me to see Nan Qinghuan."

In truth, he didn't want to come, because he constantly targeted Nan Qinghuan, and she naturally wouldn't give him a pleasant look. Yet his female companion could no longer endure; his eczema was getting itchier, and the medicine they brewed was of little use. He originally planned to sneak the medicine, but Youchao Xuan wouldn't give it, saying Nan Qinghuan's consent was required. With no other way, he had to put on his old face and beg her.

Axi replied coldly, "Come in."

The old man said nothing, and after entering the Cave with A Hong, he saw Nan Qinghuan sitting there holding an iron‑eating beast; seeing the beast made his eyes even more furious.

"What are you holding in your arms? That's our divine beast; how dare you…"

"Divine beast? What divine beast? This is a pet Ying gave me, old man. What are you doing here at night?"

"You…"

Nan Qinghuan snapped back briskly, though she had only just learned that the iron‑eating beast was their divine beast. She had to admit, the little creature is popular in any era.

"What? If you have something to say, say it quickly; if you have gas, let it out quickly. I'm going to sleep; I'm tired."

"You female…"

"Shi Gong, asking for medicine."

A Hong, fearing he might forget the main matter, hurriedly reminded him. This Shi Gong hasn't been wearing their Hemp Robe; after returning for a few days he's still clad in thick Beast Skin, because Nan Qinghuan wouldn't let the tribe give it to him, and he doesn't want it either, so he's now even more uncomfortable.

When he thought of asking for medicine, Shi Gong forced an awkward smile, changing his expression: "Nan Qinghuan, Shiva's eczema has gotten worse; the whole tribe gave her medicine. Give her a bowl; she's suffering now."

"Oh, the old witch is ill?"

In fact she already knew; she had guessed that Shiva couldn't cure the eczema—her skills were only superficial. This eczema is recurrent; without strong medicine it won't work.

She felt a secret satisfaction, thinking, "Old thing, now see how arrogant you are." "Yes, it's been a few days; since your Herbal Medicine works for the tribe, then you…"

"If I recall correctly, when I and Ying came to ask you for Herbal Medicine, how did you tell us?"

"This…"

Shi Gong, knowing she would pick a fight, gave an awkward smile, "I'm not here to apologize; that was my fault. I'll bring out those Herbal Medicines now; you can take them…"

"No need. When we came to you, you wouldn't give them; now my Tribe has sent them to me, and I don't need yours. Old man, you can't even protect yourself yet you still beg for medicine—who gave you the courage?"

At that, Shi Gong became very angry, "What nonsense are you spouting, what do you mean 'can't protect yourself'?"

"Still trying to twist words, I ask you—are you colluding with Rongdi to make the Tribe's people fall ill and die?"

"That's not true. Stop rambling here. Nan Qinghuan, if you don't give it, fine; don't slander me here. I'm a tribe elder—do you know I could…"

"What can I do? I could unite the remaining three elders to attack me, hold a struggle session? Old man, stop twisting words; if you come here today you won't get out. Shiva, you can't be saved; you'll also suffer."

"Nonsense. I don't believe anyone but you can cure this disease. Wait for me; one day I'll drive you out. When Ying grows tired of you, Nan Qinghuan, you will definitely…"

"Definitely what? You intend to kill her?"

A sharp voice came from behind; the old man turned and saw Ying, who had arrived with Dashan and several tribe members. His body stiffened, "Ying…"

How did he get here? Ying strode forward, stood beside Nan Qinghuan, then affectionately looked at her, "Qinghuan, I'm back."

Nan Qinghuan set down Gungun, got up to fetch Bow and arrow for him; like all women waiting for their men to return, after she prepared the Bow and arrow for him, she finally asked, "Ying, what do you intend to do with the old man?"

"Exactly, the couple have been waiting today to get rid of Shi Gong."

Ying's gaze turned to Shi Gong, sharp and cold, "Shi Gong, someone reported you colluding with Rongdi and betraying the tribe. Do you acknowledge your crime?"

"What, I betrayed the tribe?"

The old man, however, wouldn't admit it, straightening his posture, "Ying, what exactly are you trying to do?"

A murderous glint flashed in Ying's eyes; now dressed in a coarse Hemp Robe, he moved more freely. He coldly glanced at Shi Gong, "Xiaohei was burned to death; next is you. If you confess, I can spare you a whole corpse; if you don't, I can only follow the Tribe Rules and deal with you using the method used on A Yue."

Hearing this, Shi Gong clearly became fearful; is Ying using medicine against him? "You, what evidence do you have?"

"Evidence—bring the person."

Outside, a tribe member was dragged in by Dashan; when Shi Gong saw the tribe member, his face turned pale, "You…"

"Elder, I'm sorry; they caught me. I can only tell you everything, otherwise they'll kill me…"

That tribe member was none other than A Ke, a subordinate of Shi Gong. A Ke's testimony infuriated Shi Gong, yet he still wouldn't admit, "Ying, you have no right to interrogate me, nor to kill me, unless the Three Great Elders return; otherwise you can't act on me."

"You're courting death; look what this is?"

When Ying produced three stones in his hand, Shi Gong immediately fell silent.

"This…"

The stones glittered; Nan Qinghuan had never seen anything like them.

She asked curiously, "Ying, what kind of stone is this?"

Ying quickly handed it to her, "This is called Luo Dai; it represents the authority of the four elders, each elder possessing one. Shi Gong, I have already secured the approval of three elders; they know that after you judged the Pan Tribe, they asked me to deal with you."

"No, that's impossible, impossible."

The old man was terrified, repeatedly saying it was impossible; Ying, however, no longer wished to waste words, having long wanted to deal with him. He finally got his chance to purge these remaining disobedient tribe members.

"Dashan, Ji Lei, take him down."

Dashan and Ji Lei promptly seized him to take him away, but the old man wouldn't concede; he suddenly shouted at Ying, "You can't kill me; you still need us to build houses. Ying, think it through."

The words carried a threat, yet Ying let out a cold laugh, "Rely on you? No need. Look, who is that?"