Chapter 118: It

Bai Wei was stunned.

In the next instant, fierce anger rose in her heart, and she pointed at Xiao Yuanqing, "Xiao Yuanqing, you!"

"Shut up!"

The elder scolded, "Bai Wei, why are you calling him senior brother? And you even point at him? Do you still have any manners?"

"Yes, sorry, master."

Bai Wei lowered her hand, forced down the anger in her chest, and didn't forget to glare fiercely at Xiao Yuanqing.

She hadn't expected the other side to be so despicable, bringing up that matter at this moment; if this man wanted to harm Jiang Shidi, would he spare Jiang Shidi's family? They were indifferent, even felt smug.

Indeed, opportunities belong to those who are prepared; had I not constantly monitored Bai Shimei's movements, I might not know this matter now.

"Bai Wei, I ask you, was what your senior brother just said truly the case?" the elder's voice was low, his expression solemn.

Bai Wei remained silent.

"Speak!"

"Yes, yes, that did happen. Mainly, earlier members of the Wild Wolf Gang were causing trouble for Jiang Shidi on the street; I stepped in to help Jiang Shidi out of the bind, but…"

Before she could finish, the elder cut her off.

"Enough, you need not continue. Go right now to the Outer City District, fetch his family, and send them back."

Bai Wei bit her lip, saying nothing.

"What, you won't even listen to my words?"

The elder grew even more angry.

Especially, from the corner of his eye, he saw Cao Kun smiling and watching, clearly just there for the spectacle.

"Master, even if the victims were killed by Jiang Shidi, the cause of that incident is still tied to me, and I also promised Jiang Shidi that when he comes to find me, I will bring the people back." Bai Wei's eyes reddened as she said.

"Scoundrel!"

The elder, angry, slammed the table and rose.

The solid‑wood table was smashed into pieces, shards scattering everywhere.

Cao Kun jumped in fright, realizing that the person before him was a genuine Fifth-level Force Warrior; a single palm strike could deliver several tons of force, and if displeased, a slap could crush oneself… He quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Tang Hall Master, what this lady says makes sense; since she promised someone, how can she break her word? Moreover, my Iron Fist Gang is not indiscriminate, nor unreasonable, and will not involve the innocent."

After speaking, he clasped his fists and turned away.

After leaving the Martial Arts Hall, he felt a cold sweat break out on his back.

"Brother Kun."

"Brother Kun, what's wrong?"

Several junior members standing outside hurried over, chattering with questions.

"Nothing, just watched a good show, unfortunately, it ended before we could finish."

Cao Kun smiled maliciously, "Let's go, to the other two martial arts halls."

Inside the reception room, the atmosphere was so oppressive it took one's breath away.

As the mastermind behind all this, Xiao Yuanqing was also cowering, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to hide in.

Zhao Xiangyu was also so frightened he dared not breathe; since becoming a disciple, he had never seen his own master lose his temper so violently; in his mind, his master had always been a very mild‑tempered person.

"Apologize."

Zeng Zhiten said softly, "Shimei, quickly apologize to master."

Bai Wei lowered her head, watching the floor, tears dropping one by one onto the board.

"Shimei, master is also thinking of all of us; if we offend the Iron Fist Gang, how could they do anything to us? But if they target our members? There's no way a thousand days of stealing justifies a thousand days of defense."

"But Jiang Shidi, Jiang Shidi, isn't he our member?" Bai Wei choked out.

"Jiang Shidi is different; he loves to cause trouble. Do you know why master didn't accept him when I brought him to see master that day? Because he exuded too much hostile aura; if the people from a couple of days ago were also killed by him, then Jiang Shidi would have killed at least twenty people."

Zhao Xiangyu's eyes widened at this.

So that day's incident had such hidden details. Xiao Yuanqing also showed an incredulous expression.

"So you're saying that guy almost became my junior brother? You're kidding, right? Master worries that if we accept him as a disciple, his future killings could exceed these, and eventually we and the martial arts hall would be implicated. This time you saw the Iron Fist Gang members find him immediately; even if we protect him this time, what about the next time? The one after that?"

Zeng Zhiten sighed.

"If we talk about the other two martial arts halls, it's the same; you must understand master's well‑meaning intentions."

"I don't care; I think that once you promise someone, you must fulfill it."

Bai Wei was silent for a moment, then said.

Zeng Zhiten felt a breath stuck in his chest, realizing that all the words he had spoken earlier were in vain.

"You!"

The elder, so angry he tried to slap the table, only to find it had already been smashed.

"Stay here and reflect properly; without my permission, you may not leave!"

"And you!"

The elder looked at Xiao Yuanqing, "Don't think I don't know what you think all day. You and Zhiten became my disciples in the same year; Zhiten has already passed the Third-level Assessment, while you are still Second Level. I wasted so many resources on you! You also must reflect properly!"

Xiao Yuanqing was already seething with anger.

They were initiated in the same year, and then?

The care they received was fundamentally different.

And resources.

I don't even have half of what the other has; how could my progress be faster than his? This is severe favoritism!

But upon hearing the last sentence, a sudden joy rose in his heart, and he glanced at Bai Wei beside him.

Reflecting together in a room with junior sister?

Heh heh, it's not impossible.

"Go reflect in another room!" a furious shout rang out.

"You useless thing, it's already this late, and you're still thinking about those things!"

Having said that, the old man flicked his sleeve and stormed off angrily.

"Junior sister, listen to the master's words, stay here; wait until the Old Man's anger subsides, and I'll take you over."

Zeng Zhiten said helplessly.

Immediately turning to Xiao Yuanqing, he said, "Junior Brother Xiao, you also heard the master's words—go find another room to reflect on your own."

Frankly, he also couldn't stand the other party's behavior just now.

As for Jiang Cheng, his view of him is complex.

But no matter how Jiang Cheng is, it has nothing to do with his family.

"Damn bastard!"

Xiao Yuanqing blamed the reason for his scolding on Jiang Cheng, cursing as he walked out.

"Junior Brother Zhao, go to the second floor; those members still need your guidance."

"Yes, senior brother."

Zhao Xiangyu nodded obediently, and before leaving, glanced at Bai Wei, saying, "Senior sister, you should still go apologize to the master later."

Bai Wei lifted her head and stared coldly at him.

"I didn't say anything, I didn't say anything."

Zhao Xiangyu frightened, raised his hands, and ran off in a flash.

"Ah."

Seeing that, Zeng Zhiten helplessly shook his head, went out, and closed the door.

(End of chapter)