Chapter 175
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Chapter 175: Mutual Understanding
“What is this?”
The two exchanged glances, their expressions shifting slightly.
Even if their fishing skills were excellent, they couldn’t catch spiritual fish if there were none in Tianxing Lake. If they were sent in for punishment, how long would they have to stay?
At that moment, their faces turned awkward. The place for punishment was not a good location anymore. If they started fighting here, law enforcement hall disciples would surely arrive, and neither side would fare well.
As their thoughts raced, they both sensed the other’s unease in their exchanged looks.
The previously tense atmosphere started to ease considerably.
Seeing that a fight wouldn’t break out, Ji Yang sighed helplessly, glanced at Senior Brother Shan who had come out to mediate, and prepared to leave.
He had finally found an opportunity.
Noticing Ji Yang’s gaze upon him, Senior Brother Shan recognized him right away, as he was well-informed in the sect. A kind smile appeared on his face.
At that moment, conversations among the disciples in the crowd reached their ears.
“I heard that the changes in these places for punishment seem to be related to one person.”
“That’s right, that’s right! I heard it too.”
“It seems the changes were caused by a disciple in the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment!”
“Sigh, all of you brothers should be more careful in the future.”
…
The discussions entered the ears of the two.
Meanwhile, the embarrassed Junior Brother Zhao was struggling to find a way to back down, so he loudly denounced:
“This child disrupts the sect; his crimes are unforgivable!”
Junior Brother Yu beside him echoed in agreement:
“Making fellow disciples suffer, that person must have ill intentions!”
After their outburst, the two looked at each other again, and a flicker of mutual understanding emerged in their eyes!
“Such behavior could be that of a Demon Path Spy, deliberately causing trouble in our He Dao Sect!”
“Right! This matter should be reported to the law enforcement hall for strict handling! We must expose that person!”
As they continued to angrily condemn the troublemaker, their relationship grew more amicable with each shared insult.
In the end, they even came together, feeling a sense of mutual camaraderie.
“Junior Brother Yu, I was in the wrong before; please don’t hold it against me!”
“Oh, not at all! I also had my shortcomings; I hope Junior Brother Zhao will forgive me!”
“Our Two Peaks have always been on good terms; it’s only a small matter.”
“You’re quite right, Senior Brother; we should value harmony.”
…
The two transformed their conflict into peace, and they began to recount their past mistakes to each other.
The disciples of Two Peaks noticed the friendly exchanges and realized that since their senior brothers were no longer fighting, there was no reason for them to continue escalating things. Their conflict had always been the main issue.
As they listened to the two, some disciples found their words quite reasonable.
If it weren’t for that disciple, they wouldn’t need to be so cautious in their sect; after all, it was that person’s fault.
From the crowd, a few disciples expressed their grievances.
Various discontented remarks spilled from their lips.
However, some disciples shifted their gaze toward Ji Yang and quickly fell silent, not daring to speak any further.
Upon hearing the many voices of dissatisfaction, Senior Brother Shan’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately turned his attention to Ji Yang, subtly signaling to those nearby!
After receiving the cue, a portion of the disciples also closed their mouths, unwilling to say more.
Although many disciples were not aware of who the main instigator was regarding the earlier incident, witnessing the tense atmosphere around them, they cleverly chose not to speak up.
As the angry shouts from below diminished, the two above grew unhappy.
Their relationship had just begun to ease amidst the insults, so they weren’t ready to let the atmosphere die down yet!
The two exchanged glances and saw the same thought reflected in each other’s eyes!
They started shouting again:
“That person is completely without conscience; it’s truly enough to anger both man and spirit!”
“With such behavior, they must be sneaky and underhanded!”
“Despicable and shameless!”
“With ill intentions in their heart!”
…
At that moment, both felt satisfaction as words poured out of their mouths.
Initially, Ji Yang planned to leave, but when he first heard the crowd’s grievances, he didn’t pay much attention.
Yet, as the shouts grew louder, Ji Yang halted and furrowed his brow.
After frowning, Ji Yang felt a surge of joy.
He had been worried about finding an opportunity, and now one had presented itself!
Ji Yang quietly stood among the crowd while the voices of discontent around him finally ceased, leaving only the two above continuing to scold him. Their faces were flushed with anger, clearly brimming with indignation.
Ji Yang remained calm, just listening.
As their emotions climbed higher and their words became increasingly harsh, a light smile appeared on Ji Yang’s face.
Good, very good!
At this moment, the other disciples focused on Ji Yang, noticing that his mood had changed!
Some disciples attempted to alert the two above.
“Ahem!”
“Ahem, ahem!”
“Ahem, ahem, ahem!”
However, the two above were thoroughly enjoying themselves and paid no attention to the situation below!
Even though a few junior brothers remained silent, the two were deeply immersed in the atmosphere.
Caught up in the excitement, they exchanged words back and forth.
Junior Brother Zhao: "A mouse has skin; a person without decorum!"
Junior Brother Yu: "A person without decorum, what is the point of living?"
Junior Brother Zhao: "A mouse has teeth; a person without restraint!"
Junior Brother Yu: "A person without restraint, what is there to wait for?"
At that moment, it seemed the two had found kindred spirits, filled with mutual understanding and completely oblivious to those around them.
Seeing that their emotions had been sufficiently released, they finally paused.
“Hmph, don’t let me run into that person; otherwise, I will make him pay!”
“Exactly!”
Seeing that the two had ceased their insults, Ji Yang took a step forward and smiled as he spoke:
“Did the two senior brothers enjoy the cursing just now?”
The two turned their attention to Ji Yang, noticing his Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment realm, and frowned in response.
“So what if we enjoyed it? And so what if we didn’t?”
“Who are you? Quickly get lost! Don’t disturb my enjoyment with Senior Brother Zhao!”
Ji Yang lightly replied,
“I am Junior Brother Ji Yang, and if nothing unexpected has happened, I am the very person you just insulted.”
“Ha! So what if…?”
The two hesitated, and their expressions changed rapidly.
At that moment, they finally realized that something was amiss. Looking around, they saw that the junior brothers who had originally gathered together had already dispersed.
They turned their gaze to Senior Brother Shan in the crowd.
Under the watchful eyes of the two, Senior Brother Shan merely clasped his hands together and decisively said,
“I have a little matter to attend to, so I won’t disturb the two senior brothers’ enjoyment. I wish you both all the best!”
Seeing Ji Yang silent, Senior Brother Shan immediately transformed into a streak of light and quickly departed.
The two then turned their eyes towards the few junior brothers who had kept their distance.
Noticing their senior brothers looking their way, the few quickly clasped their hands and spoke,
“Senior Brother, I suddenly have an urgent matter!”
“Senior Brother, my door at home is not closed!”
“Senior Brother, my pet at home just gave birth today!”
…
In less than a breath, they had all left.
Watching the other disciples in the crowd shaking their heads and looking for self-preservation, the two felt a great sense of unease.
Though they had just shouted fiercely, it was merely empty talk.
They both knew that someone capable of stirring up the sect’s turmoil and changing the rules of punishment was not simple at all.
Even at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, he was not someone they could openly discuss.
