Free Web NovelChapter 1552: Chapter 1549: The Humble Ones at the Bottom
Although Shang Heng was not very familiar with Gao Yi, he had been helping Wan Daorong manage the internal and external affairs of Tian Nan Peak for many years, and was somewhat aware of Gao Yi’s actions.
However, the other party’s father had significant backing, and even Shang Heng had to respectfully address him as Senior Uncle. Therefore, as long as Gao Yi wasn’t overly excessive and no one complained about him, Shang Heng would turn a blind eye.
Now, because Yang Fei had taken care of Li Xuanyu before, he was concerned about Lu Qingyue being oppressed, and specifically sent Tong Yunshu to resolve the issue. If Gao Yi did not restrain himself and continued to act recklessly, Yang Fei might indeed become truly angry.
Moreover, since he encountered this matter today and resolved it in front of Tong Yunshu, if there were any lingering issues, Yang Fei might think he was being unjust or shielding Gao Yi.
At this moment, hearing Gao Yi inquire about Tong Yunshu’s background, Shang Heng did not hide anything and said, "You should have heard about the major incident that happened on Piaomiao Peak back then, right?"
Gao Yi’s expression changed as he took a deep breath, "Is this woman the one that Master Wan took as a closed-door disciple, Yang Fei’s woman?"
Shang Heng nodded, "Wang Pengfei teased her back then, causing him still to have not recovered. The two senior uncles from Tianzhu Peak jointly intervened, but ultimately could do nothing about Junior Brother Yang Fei, you know this matter well."
Gao Yi inwardly rejoiced that he had not used overly aggressive language before, especially when encountering Senior Brother Shang Heng passing by, otherwise, he might have truly offended this woman surnamed Tong.
Although he believed he had backing, he understood that Wan Daorong held the authority on Tian Nan Peak.
If he truly offended Yang Fei over such a trivial matter, even his father might not be able to protect him.
Thinking of this, he felt increasingly grateful to Shang Heng and hastily clasped his fists and bowed, "Thank you, Brother Shang, for helping to mediate just now. Otherwise, I... I might have caused a serious disaster."
Seeing Gao Yi’s reaction, Shang Heng realized that he understood the severity and would not provoke Lu Qingyue further, reassuring him greatly.
"I haven’t personally dealt with the Foreign Affairs Hall matters before, but I’ve heard many grassroots disciples complain about your unfair handling. Considering Senior Uncle Gao, I’ve never said anything. However, given today’s encounter and your near disaster, I have a word of advice: I hope Junior Brother Gao values Tao Nan Peak’s reputation in the future." Shang Heng spoke calmly.
Gao Yi’s heart shivered. Although Shang Heng spoke politely, the fact that he mentioned it directly showed he was taking it seriously.
He dared not refuse and quickly lowered his head respectfully, "Thank you, Brother Shang, for your understanding. I will correct my mistakes and never tarnish Tian Nan Peak’s reputation again."
Shang Heng nodded, his figure flashed, and he vanished as a tunneling light.
Gao Yi secretly sighed, straightening his body, realizing that his back was already drenched in cold sweat.
He didn’t know whether it was due to hearing about Tong Yunshu’s identity or being intimidated by Shang Heng’s admonishment.
Elsewhere, after Lu Qingyue and Tong Yunshu left the Foreign Affairs Hall, she saw Tong Yunshu flying forward with a displeased expression and guessed why Tong Yunshu was angry.
"Little Sister Tong, are you angry because of my attitude just now?" Lu Qingyue asked bitterly.
Tong Yunshu originally didn’t want to respond, but she knew having experienced the mundane world, that things often didn’t go as one wished.
Lu Qingyue continued, "Senior Brother Gao Yi is already an early-stage Core Formation expert, his father is an elder of the sect of the same generation as the Master, a late-stage Nascent Soul expert. How can I, just a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, compare with Senior Brother Gao and his father?
Why would the sect offend Senior Brother Gao’s family for a weak disciple like me? Moreover, I need to continue my cultivation on Tian Nan Peak, if I offend them too much, it’s like severing my own path. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
Now that you stand up for me, plus coincidentally encountering Senior Brother Shang, no matter what Gao Yi does, he won’t directly trouble me anymore. I must seize this time to enhance my strength, otherwise, I will have no future value to the sect, and for me personally, I’m afraid I’ll be stuck in the Foundation Establishment stage forever.
Also, I, Qingyue, am just a minor character with no background. Being cared for by Little Sister Tong and Junior Brother Yang Fei is already an immense honor. How could I let you offend the sect’s high echelon because of me?"
Tong Yunshu had anticipated Lu Qingyue’s concession for these reasons, and hearing her spill it all now dispelled the lingering sullenness from her heart.
She stopped flying, turned to look at Lu Qingyue, with sympathy and pity in her eyes, "Senior Sister Lu, I indeed shouldn’t have been angry just now. I didn’t expect you to consider things so carefully and thoroughly. But for us cultivators, if we have to compromise ourselves for everything, what does longevity truly mean?"
Lu Qingyue smiled bitterly, "Little Sister Tong might not know, but in this Cultivation World, most low-level cultivators can only swallow their pride and make compromises. Otherwise, they might lose their lives; what longevity can there be?
Tong Yunshu sighed, "But what kind of longevity is that really worth?"
Lu Qingyue spoke sadly, "What can I do when my aptitude is mediocre, yet I yearn for longevity?"
Tong Yunshu stared blankly at her, feeling a bit choked up.
Lu Qingyue soon smiled again, gracefully bowing, "See, I’ve been talking too much, making you uncomfortable. Actually, today is the happiest day in decades for me. Little Sister Tong and Junior Brother Yang Fei are truly benefactors on my cultivation path. I have some savings over the years, and during this time, I’ll work hard to cultivate, hoping to one day form a Golden Core, which will make me more valuable to the sect. If given the chance, I will definitely repay today’s great favor."
Tong Yunshu quickly said, "Senior Sister Lu, please don’t say that, it’s just a small gesture for us."
Lu Qingyue smiled, "But to me, it’s a second chance at changing my fate."
Tong Yunshu didn’t know what to say next.
Lu Qingyue thanked her again, said she would return to cultivate in seclusion, and took her leave.
Tong Yunshu watched her figure disappear from sight, sighed silently, and returned to Piaomiao Stream.
She was about to report the situation to Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, only to discover that they were using her absence to dual cultivate again.
Tong Yunshu spat lightly, didn’t disturb them, returned to her room, and thinking about Lu Qingyue, a low-level cultivator who had to endure humiliation for survival, silently vowed to herself to grow stronger. Otherwise, relying solely on Yang Fei’s protection, without proving her talent and value, she would be just like Lu Qingyue in the eyes of those powerful individuals, merely at their mercy. freeweɓnovel.cøm
Time flew by, seasons changed, and a year passed in the blink of an eye.
This evening, the restrictions of Piaomiao Stream were suddenly activated, and Yang Fei opened his eyes from cultivation, probing with his Divine Sense to find Wang Lei had arrived.
He immediately went out to meet him.
Wang Lei spoke directly, "Yang Fei, Zuo Wenjun, Mo Li, and Chen Liangzhong are not doing well; they want to see you one last time."
