Chapter 2 What if I said it was me? Jiang Yuemian flaunts her power...
That evening, inside Elder Liu's hall.
At this moment, Senior Brother Liu had forgotten the pain of his previous injury and had completely forgotten his disheveled state earlier.
He was clinging to his father's leg, wailing and crying. Tears streamed down his wretched face, adding to his comical appearance: "Father, you must help your child! I don't know where this woman came from, how dare she bully me like this!"
Elder Liu remained silent, and when his father ignored him, Senior Brother Liu continued shouting.
"If we don't get our revenge, how will my son ever have the face to stand in the outer gate again!"
Elder Liu was annoyed by his shouting. He frowned and sighed. Oh well, what could he do? He only had one son. Although he was good for nothing, he was still a precious treasure.
"Hao'er, tell me in detail, and your father will definitely stand up for you."
When Senior Brother Liu heard his father say this, his eyes lit up, and he then explained in detail.
“Father, I only wanted a menial disciple to do some chores for me, but a strange woman actually humiliated me. If I don’t get revenge, how can I face anyone in this world?”
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu hurriedly tried to comfort him. He couldn't bear to hear such words. Hao'er was his only son, and he was always pampered and spoiled. When had he ever had such suicidal thoughts? He must have been extremely angry.
"That woman seemed to have no special skills, yet she blocked my follower's sword with a simple gesture. Could she be an inner disciple?" Liu Hao continued, his triangular eyes darting around, seemingly testing him but actually trying to sow discord.
Inner disciple? So what if he's an inner disciple? Elder Liu reassured him: "Hao'er, don't be afraid. Whether you're an inner or outer disciple, your father will definitely seek justice for you." He solemnly promised.
Seeing this, Senior Brother Liu smiled triumphantly.
...
In the evening, Shen Que sat at the table. He carefully placed the jade pendant that Jiang Yuemian had given him that day in the drawer. After a second or two, he thought about it again and took it out. He stroked the patterns on it and then solemnly tied it to his waist.
Just then—
"Bang bang bang—open the door!"
Upon hearing the voice, Shen Que's eyes darkened. He had no friends in the sect, and today he had only received help from a benefactor, which certainly couldn't be her. It must be Senior Brother Liu who had come to him, but no matter what, he couldn't involve his benefactor any further.
He gripped the jade pendant at his waist... and then went to open the door.
Jiang Yuemian's room.
Surrounded by steam, Jiang Yue was thoroughly enjoying herself in the warm hot spring, letting out a comfortable sigh. 001 was also swimming around in the hot spring.
With her body relaxed, Jiang Yuemian had time to sort out her thoughts. She had transmigrated to the cultivation world today, and her main purpose was to collect faith points to save the world. Since the system had chosen her, she naturally had to do her best.
That was it. After thinking it over, she stopped racking her brains.
So she grabbed 001, which was swimming towards her, and tossed it upwards. 001 cried out "Ouch!" and fell into the hot spring, splashing water, before gurgling and sinking to the bottom.
One second, two seconds later, it leaped out with a whoosh and pounced heavily towards Jiang Yuemian.
But how much weight could 001 possibly have? It could be caught with just one hand. She laughed and played around with 001 in the hot spring.
Suddenly, her smile froze, and her brow twitched as she sensed the remaining spiritual energy responding.
Hmm... the fish has taken the bait.
...
"Elder Liu, we've brought the person," said a disciple from the Discipline Hall.
He pointed to the person bound by rope on the ground, and that person was none other than Shen Que.
Shen Que was pushed to the ground, and his body was covered in new wounds. His face was pale, probably due to the injuries he had sustained. However, he just kept his lips tightly pressed together without any expression.
"You are the servant who humiliated my son." Elder Liu sat in the superior position, his voice carrying an imposing presence without anger. Although his son was useless, he was still the one to discipline him, and it was absolutely unacceptable for him to be humiliated outside.
Shen Que did not answer, his eyes churning with unspoken tension.
"Tell me, who is the woman who helped you, hmm?" Elder Liu didn't care about Shen Que's expression. In his eyes, no matter what, she was just a tiny ant.
Thinking of this, he crossed his legs. He was a respected figure in the outer sect, and he had the right to discipline a lowly outer sect servant.
His triangular eyes, just like his senior brother Liu's, now held a hint of arrogance.
"I don't know her." He was already lucky that the benefactor had helped him once, and he couldn't let her get into trouble again. Although the benefactor didn't seem to care about the matter, it's good to know one's place and not want to cause her any more trouble for no reason.
Moreover, Shen Que's eyelashes trembled; she was the only person who had ever helped him...
Elder Liu was furious when he saw that Shen Que refused to hand over his accomplices. "Ha, they're not giving me any face!" he thought. So he ordered menacingly, "Fine, they won't listen to reason, so they'll drink the penalty cup. Guards, bring the torture!"
The disciples of the nearby Discipline Hall, upon hearing this, felt that Elder Liu was being excessively arrogant, but Elder Liu was indeed powerful, and his father held the important position of inner sect elder. They had no choice but to approach Chen Que, inwardly lamenting that they had to offend such a powerful figure.
"Da da da—"
"Father! Wait! Let me vent my anger myself!" Senior Brother Liu spoke up when he saw that they were about to attack Shen Que. He wanted to personally beat the beauty until she was covered in blood, and he thought it would be quite a sight to see her covered in blood.
Thinking of this, his eyes lit up. He took the whip from the disciple beside him, held it with both hands, rubbed his hands together expectantly, and swung it out with all his might.
"Whoosh—"
The whip lashed through the air; if it were to fall on a person, they would surely suffer.
Shen Que closed his eyes, preparing to endure the pain.
One breath
Two breaths
He was puzzled, as he didn't feel any pain.
Then he slowly opened his eyes.
The whip that was about to strike him was held aloft by a surge of spiritual energy, which glowed with a green light.
This spiritual energy was not as gentle as the usual wood-type spiritual energy. It seemed to have developed intelligence, and when the whip lashed out again, it tightly circled the whip, preventing it from advancing.
Shen Que immediately recognized the spiritual power; a benefactor had arrived!
His eyes flashed with surprise, then worry welled up again.
When Elder Liu saw that Shen Que was unable to move, he immediately shouted, "Who is it! Come out!" Even in the Discipline Hall, someone dared to challenge his authority.
His gaze was fixed on the entrance to the lobby.
"Weren't you looking for me?" Jiang Yuemian stepped lightly out of the lobby door. Her pace was not fast, but Chen felt as if she were stepping heavily on his heart.
Looking up from a clear perspective, this distinguished person was still dressed casually, but his demeanor was not to be underestimated.
While Shen Que was thinking, Jiang Yuemian had already walked up to him.
The boy was bound to the ground, his body bearing new wounds. But the wounds did not diminish his beauty; instead, they added to his battle-worn charm. His eyes were red-rimmed, and his upward tilt of his head allowed a clear view of his handsome face.
However, despite his beauty, Jiang Yuemian was inexplicably angry, unsure whether it was because he didn't know how to protect himself or something else.
So she raised her hand, and a gentle, spring-like spiritual energy instantly enveloped her, causing her wounds to heal at a visible speed.
Shen Que felt the changes in his body and was astonished: the noble person's spiritual power was so great...
Seeing that Shen Que's injuries had healed, Jiang Yuemian looked up at the source of the evil. She really didn't understand why some people in the world would act recklessly just because they had power.
When she was working part-time in modern times, she always encountered some customers who felt superior because they had spent money.
She did nothing wrong, but was fired by the manager for having a bad attitude.
This beautiful woman truly shared her plight; she hadn't done anything wrong, yet she suffered an undeserved calamity.
Thinking of this, she felt a pang of heartache and flicked her finger, causing the restraints on Shen Que to disappear. Shen Que was still in a daze, so she reached out her hand to him.
How foolish! Why not just use a jade pendant?
A hand suddenly appeared in front of Shen Que. This hand looked slender and pale, but it was not weak or boneless. There was a thin but tough layer of calluses on the palm, especially on the side of the little finger and the metacarpophalangeal joints, like a layer of slightly hardened armor. The knuckles were distinct and strong due to years of exertion, as if they contained an unsheathed sharpness.
He hesitated for a moment, and just when Jiang Yuemian thought he wouldn't take her hand, Shen Que reached out and covered Jiang Yuemian's small hand with his large hand. Just as Shen Que had thought, feeling the warmth from his palm, he secretly blushed.
Jiang Yuemian didn't notice Shen Que's change, remaining silent and assuming he was just frightened today. She was even more determined to make this father and son pay the price.
Afterwards, she reflected on it again.
No, that's not enough. Of course, all the woodworms should be pulled out.
Having figured it out, she looked at the father and son, her eyes now filled with murderous intent.
001 sat on my shoulder, too afraid to speak.
Waaaaah, this is so scary!
Upon seeing Jiang Yuemian appear, Liu Hao's voice trembled with excitement as he shouted to Elder Liu, "Father! It's her! She's the woman! Seize her!"
Elder Liu then turned his gaze to Jiang Yuemian. He looked her up and down and observed that although she was dressed in plain clothes and had an excellent demeanor, he couldn't recall having such a person. So he felt relieved.
He said, "So you're the woman who ruined my son's plans. Do you know what your fate will be?" His posture was arrogant, and his expression clearly said, "You think you're worthy of ruining my son's plans?"
With his father as his backer, Liu Hao was now at his most arrogant. He said, "As long as you kneel down and apologize to me, and then cripple your cultivation and meridians to become my slave, I will spare you this matter."
Although this woman wasn't his type, she was at least pretty, and it would be nice for her to be a servant at home.
The disciples of the surrounding disciplinary hall felt a pang of regret. Alas, who did she have to offend? It seems this girl is not going to be able to go back.
Jiang Yuemian did not answer, but stood there silently. Then, she slowly raised her hand.
Seeing her raise her hand, the smiles of the father and son instantly widened.
Liu Hao thought to himself: Hmph, so what if he ruined things yesterday? Now he still has to kneel down and beg for mercy.
He had already raised his head proudly, even contemplating how he would torture her later—whether to pull out her teeth first or...
Suddenly, the father and son turned pale and their smiles froze. The pressure of the Mahayana stage instantly swept over Jiang Yuemian and the two of them. She was just standing there, and it was as if she had become the center of the world.
A chilling surge of spiritual energy swept over them, instantly forcing the Liu father and son to their knees. Both were forced to cough up a mouthful of blood and were too weak to even stand up.
Silence fell instantly.
until--
001 opened its mouth. [Host! Host! Calm down! They can't withstand your pressure!]
calm?
Jiang Yuemian ignored him, grabbed Shen Que's arm, kicked the Liu father and son off the stage, led him step by step to the main seat, and then pressed down on Shen Que's shoulder to make him sit steadily in the seat.
After doing all this, Jiang Yuemian felt a little better. Sure enough, someone with Shen Que's looks should be in a prestigious position.
After that, she lifted her skirt and sat down next to Chen Que with an air of nonchalance.
However, she got used to this feeling, while Shen Que was a little uncomfortable. The boy seemed to be frightened by the sudden change and sat obediently in his seat without moving. His composure just now crumbled instantly in front of her.
Seeing how well-behaved the boy was, Jiang Yuemian felt even more disgusted by the two people below.
She looked calmly at the two people below, unable to rise under her oppressive aura. Anyone familiar with Jiang Yuemian would know she was genuinely angry. Jiang Yuemian was usually very good-tempered; as long as her bottom line wasn't crossed, everything was fine.
But when she gets really angry, those who provoke her will have to pay the price.
[Host! Calm down!] 001 coaxed him timidly.
Jiang Yuemian hummed inwardly, then looked up at Chen Que and found him very pleasing to the eye, which calmed her anger somewhat.
The oppressive aura of the Mahayana stage was still being released, and the people below knelt down in droves.
The Liu father and son were pale-faced, and Elder Liu was even more surprised that this woman's cultivation level was so high.
If there was anyone in Liwen Palace who could save them, it would only be his father, who was an inner sect elder.
Although he couldn't help but kick his beloved son in regret, he still felt that he had a chance of survival, after all, he had sent a message to his father before he came.
Jiang Yuemian moved to a more comfortable position and watched their little antics with amusement, inwardly laughing at how incredibly stupid they were.
She was waiting for him to show his confidence.
Looking at the old man and the young man kneeling below, she found them quite an eyesore. Not only were they unattractive, but their actions were also appalling.
"Ta-da!"
"Who dares to bully the Liu family?" A gust of wind swept by, and the speaker instantly stood in front of the hall.
Elder Liu, an inner sect member, was already burdened with official duties. If it weren't for his grandson being humiliated and needing him to seek justice, he wouldn't have wanted to come at all.
He impatiently raised his head and saw a face that he would never forget.
What if I said it was me?
A note from the author:
----------------------
The little fox's words have a double meaning.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com