Chapter 958

"Where did you learn the rules I taught you? Get out!"

Just as Qing Mei was about to speak, Yang Qingcheng covered her mouth from the side, signaling her to shut up with her eyes, and then pulled her out.

When only the two of them were left in the room, Qingshan's face darkened a few more shades.

At this time, Chen Ang said, "Tribe Leader Qing, I know why you are so angry. It was I who kept Qing Mei in the Human Race for too long. Please don't blame Qing Mei for this; it was all my idea. I know this is my fault, and I accept the punishment."

Hearing him take the initiative to admit his mistake as soon as he spoke, Qingshan's expression looked a bit better, but he still snorted coldly.

"Chen Ang, so you do know you were wrong."

"I know, but I have been held up by matters, which is why I was late to appear. But I understand that no matter what I say now, it is just making excuses for myself. I shouldn't have done this. As a man, one must accept punishment for one's mistakes. I know I am at fault, and I ask Tribe Leader Qing to punish me severely to vent your anger."

Facing Chen Ang's humble posture, Qingshan's expression finally improved.

"Chen Ang, since you know you are in the wrong, why didn't you come to the Butterfly Tribe's door earlier? Do you think the threshold of my Butterfly Tribe is too low to be worth a visit from the Human Race Sect Leader?"

"No, actually I have always wanted to visit, but I have been tied down by some matters."

"What matters could be more important than your marriage to Qing Mei? Tell me and let me hear."

Pursing his lips, Chen Ang talked about the several times he had rescued the Human Race.

After hearing his words, Qingshan frowned tightly.

"How did your Human Race become so miserable?"

Hearing this, Chen Ang sighed softly.

"This is a long story, but it is indeed the truth. Since the ancient times, various tribes have awakened one after another, wanting to break free from the constraints of the Human Race and claim their own territories. So they plotted together to launch an attack on the Human Race. When this reached the ears of the Demon tribes, they also intervened from behind, wanting to wipe out the Human Race in one fell swoop. At that time, the various tribes did not know that the Demon tribes had ulterior motives and were plotting behind their backs…"

After finishing the whole story, Chen Ang sighed heavily.

"The Human Race declined because of this, and the tribes were scattered. Now, as the Sect Leader, hearing news of the people, I naturally had to rescue them regardless of my own safety, which delayed the important business between Qing Mei and me."

Hearing his words, Qingshan clicked his tongue.

"I didn't expect that being a Sect Leader would be so difficult; you had to shoulder such a heavy burden as soon as you took office."

"This is what I should do. Since I chose to sit in this position, I must plan for the future of the Human Race. Fortunately, our several operations were successful; not only did we rescue our tribesmen, but we also defeated the Tree-Monster Tribe in one fell swoop and eradicated them root and branch."

"You eradicated the Tree-Monster Tribe root and branch?"

"Yes, killed them all, not a single one left alive."

Hearing this, the way Qingshan looked at him changed.

He thought that Chen Ang was young and only sat in this position because of the support of various forces, and that he shouldn't have much ability himself, but now it seemed he had been looking at people through a crack in the door and underestimating them.

"Chen Ang, you really have it hard."

"It's alright. Actually, I quite enjoy doing these things. Whenever I see my tribesmen rescued and the houses I built slowly filling up, I feel especially satisfied in my heart."

Speaking of this, a big smile appeared on Chen Ang's face.

Looking at Qingshan, he said, "Tribe Leader Qing, actually, the reason why I only came to visit now is also because of this. Although I was the Sect Leader before, my influence was not great. Although Qing Mei is a Sect Leader, she is your daughter, the Tribe Leader. I had the title but no strength, and I felt in my heart that I wasn't worthy of her, so I was hesitant. Now my tribesmen have all returned, the Human Race is gradually growing stronger, and my wings are gradually filling out; I have enough ability to protect Qing Mei well, which is why I came to your door."

After hearing his words, Qingshan nodded.

"As a man, I can understand your thoughts and actions, but as Qing Mei's father, I still feel a bit displeased. I think you should have put my daughter first."

"I know, and I can understand your heart as a father, so I know I owe Qing Mei, which is why I came to accept punishment voluntarily. Tribe Leader Qing, you can punish me however you want, I accept it."

When saying this, Chen Ang's expression was exceptionally serious, looking like he was genuinely accepting punishment.

Silence spread through the room. After a long time, Qingshan sighed.

"Chen Ang, to be honest, before you appeared, I had already thought of thousands of ways to punish you. But since hearing your words, as someone sitting in the same position as you, I really feel the same way. Thinking about punishing you for this matter, I can't help but feel a bit soft-hearted."

"Tribe Leader Qing, you don't need to be soft-hearted. This punishment is what I should receive. If I hadn't delayed so long, Qing Mei wouldn't have lived in the Human Race for so long, making you worry for so long."

Turning his head to look at him, Qingshan wanted to speak several times, but he hesitated and couldn't say anything for a long time.

After a long while, he pinched the space between his eyebrows.

Just as he wanted to speak again, he suddenly frowned, and his face turned pale instantly.

Turning around in a hurry, he said with his back to Chen Ang, "You go out first; we will talk about this later."

Seeing the change on his face, Chen Ang asked hurriedly, "Tribe Leader Qing, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm fine, you go out first, hurry!"

When shouting the last two words, Qingshan's tone was obviously trembling.

Just as Chen Ang wanted to speak again, Qingshan roared, "Get out! Hurry!"

Clenching his fists, Chen Ang chose to leave.

Qingshan having such a change and urging him to leave so urgently must mean he was about to show a disheveled appearance, and it was human nature that he didn't want to be seen.

Although Chen Ang wanted to help, the other party refused to accept it, and he couldn't act rashly, otherwise he would only make things worse and lead to a poorer result.

Seeing Chen Ang's figure, Qing Mei hurried to meet him.

Pulling Chen Ang, she asked eagerly, "Chen Ang, what did my father say to you? He didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

Seeing that she was so anxious that sweat was on the tip of her nose, Chen Ang said, "Tribe Leader Qing didn't make things difficult for me, but he seemed a bit uncomfortable, his face didn't look very good, and I wanted to help, but he insisted that I leave first…"

Before Chen Ang could finish his sentence, Yang Qingcheng's expression changed, and she turned and walked away quickly.

After she left, an anxious look also appeared on Qing Mei's face.

"Chen Ang, you take everyone to rest first. I'll go check on my father, and I'll come find you later."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Chen Ang grabbed her.

"Qing Mei, do you need my help?"

"No, you go rest first."

"If you need my help, tell me. I'm not an outsider, you don't need to be polite with me."

Hearing Chen Ang's words, Qing Mei only felt a warmth in her heart and nodded vigorously.

"Chen Ang, you go rest. I'll go over and take a look. If there really is something wrong, I will come call you."

After hearing her words, Chen Ang finally let go of her hand and allowed her to leave in a hurried pace.

Sensing Wan Shitong's aura, Chen Ang found the East Courtyard.

As soon as he appeared, Wan Shitong and the others hurriedly surrounded him.

After circling him a few times to confirm he had no injuries, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing them like this, Chen Ang felt a bit amused yet helpless.

"What is the meaning of this? Are you afraid I got beaten up?"

"Of course! The Butterfly Clan Chief clearly doesn't like you. With the two of you talking alone, how could we not worry? Fortunately, the Butterfly Clan Chief is still rational and didn't attack you. Otherwise, even if you were injured, we would have had to swallow our pride and suffer in silence. How stifling that would be!"

Hearing these words from Wan Shitong, Chen Ang felt even more amused yet helpless.

So they had already prepared themselves to swallow their pride and suffer in silence; that really wasn't easy for him!

Ever since Chen Ang was driven out, Qing Mei's family of three had not appeared again.

Chen Ang had tried to call out to Qing Mei using the aura of the Dragon-Phoenix Bracelet, but after releasing the aura, he received no response for a long time.

Looking at his empty palms, Chen Ang sighed softly.

"Boss, is there still no response from Qing Mei's side?" Wan Shitong asked cautiously.

Upon hearing his words, Chen Ang nodded helplessly.

"There has been no response at all, and I can't even sense her aura."

"This is too strange. You say, what exactly happened to the Butterfly Clan Chief? Why hasn't she appeared for several days?"

Watching the people hurrying about outside, Chen Ang shook his head.

"I don't know either, but I feel that this matter won't be small."

Following his gaze to look outside, Wan Shitong nodded: "You're right. Now, everyone in the Butterfly Clan looks panicked. It seems the matter definitely won't be small. Boss, do you think we came at the wrong time?"

"No, we came at exactly the right time."

Hearing this, Wan Shitong showed a hint of confusion.

Just as he was about to ask, someone ran in hurriedly and knelt directly before Chen Ang.

"Sect Master Chen, the Chief's wife requests your presence!"

Hearing this, Chen Ang stood up quickly.

"Lead the way!"