Although Shang Lin stopped working on the exam paper, he continued doing his homework until She Jinxing called him to eat. He then stood up, stretched, and sat down at the dining table.
She Jinxing immediately said, "Red Scorpion just messaged me saying they're helping out there and won't be back until later."
Shang Lin paused, "What are they busy with over there? Old Man Chai's health can't withstand this kind of strain."
"They're broadcasting live over there, Sect Master, wouldn't you like to take a look?"
Shang Lin immediately refused, "No need. My head is buzzing from writing the test papers. Since Xing Tian is confident, let him do what he wants. I just want to have a quiet meal right now. I still have to deal with Xing's father's matter afterward."
Upon hearing this, She Jinxing subconsciously lowered his voice, "What's going on with Mr. Xing?"
Shang Lin smiled helplessly. "When I called Ji Xiaoyao back earlier, he said the Xing family seemed to be causing trouble again. I sent Huang Ying and Huang Li to replace him and also to investigate the situation. Huang Ying said that now it's not his siblings making a scene; they've gone from overt to covert. It's his mother using filial piety and moral blackmail to torment him, putting him in a very passive position and affecting his business. It seems that his relatives are trying to force him to pay up, or they'll keep making trouble. I'm worried that if this continues, it will definitely be a lose-lose situation. Xing's father won't and can't compromise, and his relatives won't give up either."
She Jinxing, “…”
They were speechless with astonishment and utterly helpless.
Finally, he couldn't help but sigh softly, "This is really a bit tricky. Humans value filial piety the most, especially mothers. They can torment their children without any problem, but if a child rebels against his mother, the consequences can be severe. Father Xing can be ruthless towards his brothers and sisters, but he probably has no way to deal with his own mother. Otherwise, as a businessman, he wouldn't be able to stand firm in the business world. He can't possibly explain things clearly to everyone. Besides, in family matters, everyone has their own version of the truth, so how can he explain things clearly?"
"Every family has its own problems!" Shang Lin couldn't help but sigh before continuing, "That's why they say harmony in the family brings prosperity. Besides, a small favor can be appreciated, but an excessive one can breed resentment. Father Xing didn't quite grasp the right balance before!"
She Jinxing chimed in, "Sigh, they're all family, who could have imagined it would turn out like this?"
"So, since Mr. Xing can't take action, let's step in. I originally wanted Ji Xiaoyao to do it, but he's like a little turtle now, not knowing what's going on at all."
However, She Jinxing disagreed, saying, "Won't Father Xing be unhappy if we help? After all, those people are his closest relatives. He may not feel anything now, but what if he blames us later? There are many people who repay kindness with enmity. When they need your help, everything you do is good, but once this relationship is lost, I'm afraid everything you do will be wrong. Sect Master, you should reconsider."
To be honest, as a demon cultivator, She Jinxing did not trust humans, especially those from Xing's father's family. They were ungrateful, greedy, and even capable of doing things that disregarded life, so they were even less trustworthy.
Mr. Xing is a victim now, and he may be different from the others in his family, but what if the roles are reversed someday? Will he become the same way? Genetics is a complicated thing.
Shang Lin, "..."
Perhaps I've oversimplified things?
Seeing the sect leader hesitate, She Jinxing felt that he hadn't been direct enough, so he spoke his true thoughts more frankly, "Although Father Xing is a victim now, once he becomes a beneficiary like the rest of his family, won't he also end up like them? After all, they are blood relatives, so how different can their personalities be? We are only helping the Xing family because of Xing Tian and Qiu Niang's relationship, there is no need to get involved in other karma."
She Jinxing didn't say what he had said aloud to Shang Lin. After all, the sect leader was human, and a very trustworthy one at that, so he couldn't generalize. Moreover, given his relationship with Xing Tian and Qiu Niang, he couldn't be too harsh, but he truly didn't trust humans.
Upon hearing She Jinxing's words, Shang Lin immediately stopped. Yes, how could he not have thought of the cause and effect? It was all because of Xing Tian and Qiu Niang that he had been too enthusiastic and lost his usual composure.
However, "the Xing family is also a business partner of our sect. Is it appropriate for us to stand by and do nothing?"
She Jinxing said very objectively, "We have already protected his wife and daughter. If all else fails, Sect Master, you should let Xing Tian handle it himself. That way, we can avoid him having any psychological barriers in the future, which would affect the unity of our sect."
"You're right, you've thought of everything." Shang Lin suddenly felt a headache coming on. "Sigh, I really don't know how to handle these kinds of family matters! Let's just tell Xing Tian then, and let him do whatever he wants."
Seeing that the sect leader had finally figured it out, She Jinxing immediately put food on his plate and comforted him, "Sect leader, eat more. You are the busiest and most tired person in the entire sect. How can you be perfect in everything? Especially when it comes to family matters, everyone has their own version of the truth. Even an upright official would have a hard time settling family disputes, let alone us who don't even have a family."
Shang Lin was taken aback, but then laughed and said, "Yes, we are all single. Even though Ji Xiaoyao and Qiu Niang were a couple, they were a loving couple in life, but they were often separated. I'm afraid they didn't experience much of the everyday life of a family."
Suddenly feeling a bit gossipy, Sect Leader Shang asked She Jinxing, "Don't you have a significant other in mind?"
She Jinxing thought about it seriously, "I don't remember before I gained intelligence. After I gained intelligence, I hid and cultivated diligently. At that time, it was so difficult for a lowly demon to survive. Later, I transformed into human form and made a living in the human world. I had to be even more careful. After all, at that time, many sorcerers and magicians were truly masters. Moreover, human life is short, so there would naturally be no result between us."
Shang Lin nodded in complete agreement, “Human-demon love will indeed not end well. You are right to think that way. Just look at Yuan Shang Lin’s mother. Didn’t you ever encounter a demon cultivator? There must have been more demon cultivators back then than now.”
She Jinxing laughed and said, "I once met a very beautiful bird. When it transformed into human form, it was not only beautiful but also cute. I paid close attention to it and thought I liked it. But later I realized that it was a hunter's attention to its prey. So I stayed away from it because I was worried that one day I might accidentally eat it!"
Shang Lin, "..."
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