Chapter 2058: How to Tame the Wayward Youth 07

It's the Young Master! This person is saved…… Eh, how did I just get unlucky and provoke Ji Lai Zhi?

Among the guests who had hidden in the corner of the hall, nobody knew who had said that.

Ji Lai Zhi heard it, turned his head and glanced at Ji Si Yao; in his clear, rippling eyes, the words 'How come you're everywhere' were written plain as day.

Ji Si Yao, however, didn't notice, and wanted to pull Ji Lai Zhi, saying, 'Older brother, this isn't the Sword Manor, don't cause trouble.'

Such criticism, so familiar, instantly sparked resentment; Ji Lai Zhi's killing intent surged, his expression cold.

Don't you have eyes?

He came out peacefully for a drink—who did he provoke!

Young Master! Young Master, save me!

The big man sobered up completely, dragging his broken arm to hide behind Ji Si Yao, wailing bitterly.

Ji Lai Zhi's strike is too damn vicious! I didn't…… I didn't do anything wrong; someone pushed me!

Ji Si Yao stepped forward half a pace, taking a stance to shield the fleeing townspeople and faintly confront Ji Lai Zhi; helpless yet disagreeing, he said, 'Older brother, Sword Manor disciples ought to take protecting Qingyun City as their duty; even if you're unhappy, you shouldn't resort to such cruelty.'

Xue Duan Ming didn't see clearly what had just happened, but from Ji Si Yao's mediation he again felt the prestige of this pugilistic world's little tyrant.

He shook his head and couldn't help saying, 'How can people of the Jianghu quarrel with ordinary folk who have no weapons?'

Ji Lai Zhi had already had enough of Ji Si Yao's hypocrisy, and now another one came; he instantly responded with a roll of his eyes.

This idiot has no eyes, bumping into me—should I even apologize to him?

Ji Lai Zhi snorted, arms crossed, leaning against the wall with a lazy smile: 'Ji Si Yao, when did you start acting like those old bald donkeys in the temple, preaching compassion?'

He was all thorns, now standing alone opposite everyone in the hall, every strand of his hair exuding arrogance and unapproachability.

Boring, a bunch of idiots.

Ji Lai Zhi kicked the shards of the wine jug, seeing Ji Si Yao made his anger flare; he turned to leave.

The big man let out a hard sigh, muttering as his companions helped him away.

Hiss… it kills me, this Young Master Ji really can't compare to the Young Master—his ruthless hand is because he was raised without a mother.

The big man's companion: '……'

They instantly released him.

Ji Lai Zhi's stance paused, he slowly turned sideways, his torch-like gaze fixed on the person shouting while clutching his waist, an irrepressible anger rising.

If he endured any longer, he wouldn't be Ji Lai Zhi.

If you insist on seeking death today, I'll kill you and feed you to the dogs!

Ji Lai Zhi's eyes and brows were full of cold intent; he strode forward, grabbed the big man's collar and slammed him to the ground, blow after blow landing flesh, his eyes filled with anger, nothing but gloom.

The big man never expected a Young Master to be here, and Ji Lai Zhi actually dared to strike; he couldn't even cry for help, his eyes widened as he spat a mouthful of blood.

Damn it!

Xue Duan Ming, seeing this, fiercely frowned and shouted, leaping forward to block, and began fighting Ji Lai Zhi.

When Jin Chen and Shan Bo entered the Wanfu Restaurant, this was what they saw.

Tables and chairs lay overturned, wine jugs shattered; amidst the chaos, a man lay near death on the ground, Ji Lai Zhi also stained with blood, fierce as an Asura demon.

【Eh, even the protagonist top came to join the fun.】

Ling Gun Gun threw left and right hook punches, 【Main God, cheer on!】

Jin Chen drew a bamboo leaf from his sleeve, flipped his wrist and shot it out.

The bamboo leaf carried strong inner force and killing intent; Xue Duan Ming was greatly startled, hastily dodged backward, stumbled, and then fearfully looked at the newcomer.

What dangerous skill!

In that instant, Xue Duan Ming almost thought the projectile aimed at him was a poisoned arrow.

Ji Si Yao helped Xue Duan Ming steady himself, looked at Jin Chen with slight surprise, and only after a few moments shifted his gaze.

Before, I had heard Ji Lai Zhi had found another tutor; I never expected it to be such a person.

The two fighting thus separated.

Ji Lai Zhi raised his hand to wipe the blood from his face, clenched his fist before looking at Jin Chen, lowering his brows to meet his gaze; his stubborn irritability almost spilled over, then he averted his eyes as if avoiding.

Ji Lai Zhi's icy gaze swept over Shan Bo: 'Coming to clean up this mess, you're quite efficient; when we return to the Sword Manor, what else do you have planned for me?'

Under the gaze of all the diners in the hall, Shan Bo sighed helplessly: 'Young Master, what have you done again? The Young Master is still here—why don't you restrain yourself?'

Ji Si Yao gave a bitter smile: 'I can't control my older brother.'

Jin Chen approached, as if not seeing the chaos all over the floor, he flicked a finger over the bloodstain on his cheek, asking, 'Whose blood is this?'

Ji Lai Zhi frowned, still panting with anger, lifted his chin to point at the half-dead big man on the ground, then brushed off Jin Chen's hand.

Don't touch me.

My heart is still burning.

Jin Chen slightly raised his eyebrows, applying a bit more pressure with his hand to press on the birthmark at the back of his neck.

You've been venting your frustration outside—what are you acting wild for here?

Ji Lai Zhi, frightened by his scolding, shuddered for no reason, like a small beast snatched up by the neck, forced to retract his fangs and claws.

'What happened?' Jin Chen asked.

Before the sullen Ji Lai Zhi could speak, Ji Si Yao first bowed his hands to Jin Chen and said:

'Sir, this person unintentionally knocked over my brother's wine jug while drunk, causing this fracas; however…… his strike was inevitably a bit too harsh.'

Jin Chen still lowered his gaze, fixed on the boy before him, paying no heed to Ji Si Yao.

'Ji Lai Zhi, I don't want to hear explanations from others.'

Ji Lai Zhi gritted his teeth, raising his voice: 'What explanation do you want to hear? I say this bastard deliberately bumped into me, cursed me and even my mother—he's seeking his own death; do you really believe that?'

'I believe you.'

The low tone entered his ears; Ji Lai Zhi abruptly halted, his eyes flickering, a hint of moisture gathering.

He turned away, fiercely wiped the blood from his face, then Jin Chen held his shoulder and turned him back, raising his hand to touch his hair.

What are you making a fuss about? You're filthy like a painted cat—aren't you going back?

Jin Chen was truly baffled; after just stepping out for half an hour, how could Ji Lai zhi have made himself look like this, and moreover unilaterally forced their relationship back to the old blunt exchanges.

Shan Bo fretted: "Sir, if we just let this go, I'm afraid it'll be hard to answer for and will ruin the Sword Manor's reputation."

Jin Chen held Ji Lai zhi in his arms, gently smoothing his messy hair; hearing the words, he glanced at the big man helped up by his companions, his eyes turning icy.

The man shuddered all over, nearly collapsing again.

This person provoked trouble on purpose, then spoke rudely; losing is just a lack of skill—what explanation do you want?

Ji Si Yao couldn't help but say: "But sir, he's merely a commoner, while his older brother trains in martial arts—there's naturally a gap in strength."

Jin Chen led Ji Lai zhi outside, his voice cold: "Rewarding goodness leaves no commoner behind; without justification, the weak cannot bully the strong."

Ji Si Yao: "……"

"Sir, you're wise." He had nothing to rebut, a faint apprehension stirring in his heart.

Why have I never heard of such a person in the martial world?

Before leaving, Jin Chen placed two silver ingots on the counter, glanced at the crowd, and the shopkeeper hurried over, asking, "Sir Hero, what do you need…?"

Jin Chen grabbed Ji Lai zhi's hand as he tried to pull away, his gaze settling on the face where Ji Lai zhi lowered his head, holding his breath, and he curled the corner of his mouth.

"Compensate for the smashed tables, chairs, pots, and bowls," Jin Chen said.

Ji Lai zhi pressed his lips and stopped struggling.

He was led along, unable to help glancing at Jin Chen's profile, his heart trembling slightly, with no room to react.

It feels like having a backer—this is what it's like.

But thinking of why he came out today, Ji Lai zhi's gaze dimmed a little, and he forced himself not to dwell on it.

【Detected villain triggering Heartbeat Value, Heartbeat Value +8, total 8!】