Chapter 1327: Chapter 1326: Paying the Price
Wang Zhi almost instinctively glanced at Ye Nianhai, nestled in Shen Hanxue’s arms. Would this little girl have even more terrifying power in the future, given her formidable parents?
Everyone was stunned, momentarily unable to react.
Shen Hanxue turned to Mu Tian and them, speaking lightly, "Hurry and lead the way."
The two barely steadied themselves and nodded hastily.
"Stop!" Just as they took a few steps, Yin Lulu suddenly shouted.
Shen Hanxue halted her steps, turning back, and said, "What, are you still dissatisfied? Do you really think I won’t kill you?"
Confronted by Shen Hanxue’s icy gaze, all of Yin Lulu’s questions got stuck in her throat. Her eyes flashed with intense fear. She never imagined that she would not only lose to Su Changfeng but also to a secular woman.
The blow was too much; she couldn’t possibly accept it.
"Miss Yin, her strength could probably rival your father’s. Stop making it difficult for them," Wang Zhi advised.
Already frightened by Shen Hanxue’s gaze, Yin Lulu dared not utter another word after Wang Zhi’s reminder.
"If you’re still not satisfied, I’m ready anytime, but you better know, even if your father comes, I won’t be afraid!" Shen Hanxue declared.
These words were not just for Yin Lulu but also for everyone else.
Shen Hanxue understood Tuo Shi’s rules and foresaw more obstacles ahead. Nevertheless, once Wang Zhi reported her arrival, many troubles would likely be resolved.
Having heard these words, Wang Zhi naturally dared not slacken.
"Why did you help me?" Shen Hanxue asked Mu Tian and his companions after leaving the Yellow Level.
"Before Mr. Ye left, he told us to ensure your safety, but due to certain reasons, we currently can’t leave Tuo Shi," Mu Tian explained.
"Leave?" Shen Hanxue couldn’t help but frown. Wasn’t Su Changfeng in Tuo Shi? Why did he leave?
"The specifics are unclear to us, but Elder Wu should know," Wu Wen said. Su Changfeng didn’t disclose the details, but he seemed ready to leave.
"Take me to see Elder Wu," Shen Hanxue instructed.
Breaking into the Heavenly Level territory unauthorized, if it were before, Mu Tian and Wu Wen wouldn’t dare think of it. But with Shen Hanxue now, they wouldn’t intervene.
In the Xuan-level field, no one stopped them, so they passed smoothly.
However, upon reaching the Earth Level, Yin Zhengyuan suddenly appeared, immediately heightening Mu Tian and Wu Wen’s tension.
As the Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion, Yin Zhengyuan wouldn’t show up at the Earth Level unprovoked. Likely, Wang Zhi had reported the incident to Lingxiao Pavilion, enabling Yin Zhengyuan’s early arrival.
"You two, return to the Yellow Level immediately, and this matter will not be counted against you!" Yin Zhengyuan coldly ordered.
Mu Tian and his companions exchanged looks. Even with Yin Zhengyuan’s intimidation, they would not retreat easily.
"Elder Yin, this is Su Changfeng’s wife who wishes to see Elder Wu," Mu Tian stated.
Yin Zhengyuan’s expression turned sour, replying directly, "Hitting my daughter won’t just pass so easily!"
Yin Zhengyuan sent Yin Lulu to the Yellow Level to temper her, but he absolutely wouldn’t tolerate anyone bullying his cherished daughter.
Three slaps? How dare she?
When Yin Zhengyuan heard this, it pained his heart. How could his daughter, Yin Zhengyuan’s daughter, be bullied by a secular woman?
Even if she were Su Changfeng’s wife, so what?
Su Changfeng had already gone to the Outer Domain, and whether he could return was uncertain. Naturally, Yin Zhengyuan didn’t regard Su Changfeng.
"Are you the Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion?" Shen Hanxue spoke lightly.
"You’re Shen Hanxue? A secular woman, not staying obediently in Jiang City, but daring to wander into Tuo Shi, do you think Su Changfeng can protect you?" Yin Zhengyuan derided with disdain.
"Mommy." Seeing Yin Zhengyuan’s fierce look, Ye Nianhai shrank fearfully into Shen Hanxue’s embrace.
Shen Hanxue soothingly patted the little one’s back, then addressed Yin Zhengyuan, "You frightened her, so you’ll need to pay a price."
This was spoken gently, with almost no aggression, yet her gaze was unusually resolute.
The once timid and fearful Shen Hanxue seemed entirely different, unfazed even when facing the Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion.
Upon hearing this, Yin Zhengyuan couldn’t help but laugh. A mere secular woman dared repeatedly to demand he pays a price, laughable!
"Do you understand? Even Su Changfeng wouldn’t speak to me like this, and a minor female dares to be so brazen, utterly outrageous!" Yin Zhengyuan admonished.
"He’s always been low-key, but often, being too low-key isn’t necessarily a good thing!" Having said that, Shen Hanxue squatted down, placing Ye Nianhai on the ground.
Ye Nianhai clutched Shen Hanxue’s clothes, unwilling to let go, apparently frightened by the fierce Yin Zhengyuan.
Shen Hanxue smiled, stroking the child’s head tenderly, "Niannian, this uncle is too mean. How about Mommy discipline him a bit?"
Ye Nianhai hesitated, eventually nodding and releasing Shen Hanxue.
Yin Zhengyuan was quite enraged. As the Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion, a small secular woman claimed she would discipline him! If he didn’t properly quell Shen Hanxue’s audacity, how could he remain in Tuo Shi?
"Shen Hanxue, initially, in consideration of Su Changfeng, I didn’t plan to hold this against you, but you turned out to be so arrogant! This time, I’ll show you my skills!" Yin Zhengyuan retorted coldly.
Mu Tian and Wu Wen exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of worry in the other’s eyes. But since Shen Hanxue insisted, they were unsure what to do.
Besides, they had witnessed Shen Hanxue’s strength; perhaps Yin Zhengyuan truly wasn’t her opponent?
"Master, what should we do now?" Wu Wen asked anxiously.
"Let’s see. If she really can’t beat Yin Zhengyuan, then we must intervene," Mu Tian resolutely declared.
Previously instructed by Su Changfeng to protect Shen Hanxue and her group, Mu Tian would not hesitate, even against Yin Zhengyuan.
Wu Wen nodded, sharing the same thought, willing to oppose Lingxiao Pavilion and all of Tuo Shi to safeguard Shen Hanxue and her group.
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