From childhood to adulthood, except for his brother Shangguan Ziyun who mocked him from time to time, no one had ever bullied him, let alone pushed him to the ground!
Unexpectedly, today, he was pushed to the ground by a servant. This was a great humiliation for him!
"Don't explain to me! This young master orders you now to injure your own arm immediately!" Shangguan Qingkong roared angrily, but he did not lose his mind. He knew that Uncle Hai was his grandfather's confidant, and he couldn't die in his hands like this!
This roar successfully stunned everyone. They all turned to look at Shangguan Qingkong and pleaded for Uncle Hai.
"Seventh Young Master, just let Uncle Hai apologize to you. Isn't self-mutilation a bit too harsh?"
"That's right, Seventh Young Master. We are able to get here thanks to Uncle Hai's help. If it weren't for him, all of us would have been feeding the monsters long ago!"
"Seventh Young Master, Uncle Hai has been in the family for decades. Even if he hasn't made any contributions, he's certainly worked hard. Isn't it a bit too much for you to let him harm himself so easily..."
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Listening to everyone's pleas for mercy, Shangguan Qingkong's expression grew increasingly grim. What was wrong with these people? He was the master. Could it be that in the eyes of these guards, his dignity was not as great as Uncle Hai's arm?
Ever since Uncle Hai heard Shangguan Qingkong's words, he stared at him blankly. He couldn't believe that Shangguan Qingkong wanted to take his arm just because he pushed him down?!
He was sad, angry, and in disbelief. All kinds of emotions mixed together in his chest, and he didn't know how to react.
An Ran stood beside Shangguan Qingkong, and also comforted him lightly: "Cousin, Uncle Hai didn't mean it. Isn't it a bit too much to punish him like this? Look, all the guards don't agree with you punishing him!"
Hearing An Ran pleading for him, a glimmer of hope flashed across Uncle Hai's eyes. He hoped that Shangguan Qingkong would forgive him. As long as he was not allowed to hurt his arm, he would accept any punishment!
However, after being reminded by An Ran, Shangguan Qingkong realized that he was now deserted by everyone, and even his cousin did not support his decision!
All this is because of him!
Shangguan Qingkong glared at Uncle Hai viciously. It was all because of him. His cousin didn't support him, and all the guards in his family began to refute his decision. All this was because of him!
If he can't be severely punished and everyone knows the consequences of disobeying him, then what authority does he have?! How can he survive in the Shangguan family?! How can he live a carefree and happy life in the imperial capital?!
Shangguan Qingkong's eyes became more sinister, and his narrow pupils were filled with anger! He shouted impatiently: "Hurry up! This young master doesn't have much patience!"
The others looked at Shangguan Qingkong with increasing disapproval, and one by one they tried to stop Uncle Hai from hurting themselves.
Hearing Shangguan Qingkong's repeated emphasis, the hope in Uncle Hai's eyes gradually dissipated. His heart was completely cold. He looked at Shangguan Qingkong with sad eyes, pushed away all the guards who blocked his way, and laughed loudly towards the sky.
The voice was sad and desolate, making people clearly feel the sadness, anger and unwillingness in Uncle Hai's heart!
After a few hearty laughs, Uncle Hai glared at Shangguan Qingkong with sharp eyes and said word by word, "I, Uncle Hai, have worked diligently for your Shangguan family my entire life, dedicating everything I have to your family. Now, a youngster like you is actually asking me to injure my own arm? Even your father wouldn't dare to punish me like this in front of me, how dare you, a youngster?"
Under the pressure of Uncle Hai's gaze, Shangguan Qingkong's rebellious nature completely erupted. He said angrily: "Don't use my father as an excuse. Now the person you've offended is me. At best, you're just a servant in my family. I can do whatever I want with you!"
"Servant?" Uncle Hai muttered to himself, "Hahahahahaha, so that's what you think in your heart? Yes, I really am just a servant in your family, hahahahahahaha..."
Uncle Hai laughed wildly, tears almost coming out.
Seeing him so crazy, the people around him didn't know how to persuade him. They stood there helplessly looking at Shangguan Qingkong, hoping that he would change his mind.
Looking at Uncle Hai's crazy look, Shangguan Qingkong felt an inexplicable sense of relief in his heart. He continued to yell at Uncle Hai, venting the evil fire in his heart:
"Then who do you think you are? Those people in the family treat you well and respect you only because of my grandfather's face. What do you think you are in our family? Without the Shangguan family, you are nothing!"
"Yes, I'm nothing. I've sacrificed everything for your Shangguan family, and now you dare say that to me? With my strength, I know that no family would be indifferent to me if I went there!"
Uncle Hai glanced at Shangguan Qingkong with sharp eyes and continued, "If it weren't for my friendship with your old man, do you think I would have accompanied you to the Tianqi Mountains? Now you dare to ask me to cut off my own arm?!"
Shangguan Qingkong glared back, unwilling to be outdone, and said in a very domineering manner: "So what? No matter how powerful you are, aren't you still a servant of our family? You have to do whatever I want you to do."
"Hahahahahaha, in that case, you will have to walk the rest of the way alone. I won't accompany you anymore!" Uncle Hai said sadly, then he staggered away while covering the wound on his shoulder!
"Uncle Hai..."
"Uncle Hai..."
The people behind him looked at his departing back reluctantly, calling him softly, wanting him to stay. After all, Uncle Hai was the strongest among their group, and with him around, their safety would be better guaranteed.
Looking at Uncle Hai's departing back, Anran's eyebrows twisted. What's the point of leaving?
If they secretly followed and protected Shangguan Qingkong, wouldn't everything they did be in vain? And according to Uncle Hai's loyalty to the old man of the Shangguan family, this kind of thing is very likely to happen!
"Cousin, please let him stay. How can you let Uncle Hai go? Without him, what should we do if we encounter monsters ahead?" An Ran hurriedly said in Shangguan Qingkong's ear.
Shangguan Qingkong suddenly woke up. They were not in the imperial capital now. They were in the Tianqi Mountains, in a den of demon beasts! Here, they could lose their lives at any time. They really needed a master like Uncle Hai to protect them!
(To be continued.)
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