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Chapter 365 Backing
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"Ah?"
Lian and Xiao Guizi were both stunned.
Just a moment ago, Wang Chen had taken Lian's Oiran reward, and neither of them had any objections; instead, they felt relieved.
Because those Spirit Stones were never supposed to belong to Lian. If Wang Chen hadn't boldly stepped in and revealed his identity, Lian would have certainly suffered great humiliation tonight.
Not to mention, Wang Chen had also helped Lian retrieve her Life Debt Contract.
Such a favor and kindness were something they could never repay, not even if they were to become horses or oxen!
However, what they never expected was that, in the blink of an eye, Wang Chen had handed over the Storage Bag to Lian and was asking them to leave Lotus City.
A succession of surprises left them both dumbstruck.
Wang Chen explained, "In a few days, I will be leaving Lotus City. It's likely you'll run into trouble if you stay here."
While Wang Chen was in Lotus City, thanks to the reputation of being a West Sea Sect Inner Sect Disciple, surely no one would bother two nonentities.
Once Wang Chen was gone, the situation would be entirely different.
First, there was Lu Pengze, who had suffered a great humiliation. Could someone like him let his loss of face go so easily?
Not to mention he had even taken out 100,000 Spirit Stones as a settlement.
Lu Pengze, wanting to regain his dignity, wouldn't need to act personally; there were plenty of people willing to risk everything for him.
Killing Lian and Xiao Guizi and then absconding, would Wang Chen be able to come back from the West Sea Sect to hunt down the real culprits for them?
Impossible!
Therefore, for both of them, the best choice was to leave Lotus City immediately and live incognito somewhere else.
Xiao Guizi, who was quick-witted by nature, was the first to come around: "This humble one understands. This humble one will purchase boat tickets tomorrow and take Lian out of Lotus City."
"Mm."
Wang Chen nodded, "I will spread the word that I took all of your Oiran reward."
"Ah!"
Lian, who was nearby, let out a soft gasp, her face flushing red.
In a rush, she handed the Storage Bag back to Wang Chen, "S-sir, I, I can't accept this…"
"Keep it if I tell you to keep it!"
Wang Chen's expression darkened, "I never take back what I have given away."
Lian, startled, shrank back and no longer dared to speak.
Xiao Guizi, however, had thoroughly understood by now.
Wang Chen had deliberately put the Storage Bag, which contained the Oiran reward, into his bosom to mislead the master of Lichun Courtyard, making it seem like he had taken the Spirit Stones.
Otherwise, if it was known that they, two insignificant people, carried more than 100,000 Spirit Stones, it would be like courting disaster!
Xiao Guizi immediately knelt down with Lian, "The great kindness of the lord, Xiao Guizi will never forget for all eternity!"
"Go then."
Wang Chen waved his hand, "Take good care of yourselves."
After sending the two off, Wang Chen also left the Lichun Courtyard and found a decent-looking inn nearby to stay.
At the same moment, in the Lu Family Ancestral Hall in Lotus City, a muffled slapping sound was heard.
Lu Pengze, stripped of his robe, was lying on the ground, his white bottom exposed, while two strong servants on either side were striking him with Fire Water Sticks one blow after another.
The legitimate first-born of the Lu Family had his mana sealed and, although his physique was much stronger than that of an ordinary person, he couldn't withstand the heavy strikes of the Fire Water Sticks and was soon beaten bloody.
He bit his teeth hard, preventing himself from making any sound.
Because several dozen legitimate descendants of the Lu Family were watching, and if Lu Pengze showed any sign of weakness under family discipline, he would never be able to look anyone in the eye again for the rest of his life!
Even though he was a Purple Mansion Cultivator.
Not until he had taken a full hundred hits did the punishment end.
By that time, Lu Pengze was in such agony that his face was contorted, but he stubbornly did not faint.
A man in a purple robe asked in a deep voice, "Lu Pengze, are you convinced?"
"Convinced, convinced," Lu Pengze barely managed to utter a few words.
"There is always a higher mountain, beyond the Upper Realm lies another realm."
The man in the purple robe took a long breath, "Today's fruit is what you sowed in the past. After this ordeal, I hope you remember to never look down on anyone."
"Even if it's just a lowly courtesan!"
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Lu Pengze's eyes were bloodshot, "I, I understand."
As soon as his voice fell, he finally passed out.
"Someone."
The man in the purple robe waved his hand, "Take him down to be treated."
Immediately, someone came up to help Lu Pengze and took him for treatment.
At that moment, a middle-aged man asked, "Big brother, what do we do now?"
"What else can we do?"
The man in the purple robe said with a wry smile, "Prepare a generous gift, I'll go to the Southern Domain Palace and apologize to White Crane True Person!"
Lu Pengze had always been overbearing, and his elder brother wasn't ignorant of his behavior, but he hadn't taken it seriously.
In fact, he bore some responsibility, too!
The matter was not a trivial one, nor was it insurmountable — it all depended on how it was handled.
The purple-robed man worried that a few rivals within his family would seize the opportunity to cause trouble.
So his actions had to be swift!
Tonight, Lotus City was destined to be anything but peaceful.
Meanwhile, Wang Chen, staying in a guesthouse, was oblivious to all of this.
What Wang Chen hadn't expected was that the following morning, he actually received a Flying Sword message!
The content of the letter was very simple, just a single line of text.
After reading it, Wang Chen immediately rushed to the Southern Domain Palace.
This Flying Sword message, remarkably, was from White Crane True Person himself!
At the top of the nine-story white tower, Wang Chen once again saw the chief Elder of the Palace.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Disciple Wang Chen greets the Elder!"
As he had now officially been entered into the Immortal Register, Wang Chen greeted him as an Inner Sect Disciple.
"Hmm."
White Crane True Person nodded slightly, "I heard you were quite imposing last night in the Lichun Courtyard."
Wang Chen was extremely embarrassed!
"Quite imposing in the Lichun Courtyard" was hardly commendatory— it sounded rather unseemly, especially coming from a True Person.
Wang Chen's face turned red as he lowered his head, "The disciple was rash, please punish me, Elder."
When one is at fault, one must admit it; stand straight when being scolded!
Attempting to fabricate excuses or argue would be the worst response in the face of a Golden Core True Person's questioning.
"Punish you?"
To Wang Chen's surprise, White Crane True Person chuckled, "Why should I punish you, when you've done nothing wrong?"
"Uh..."
Wang Chen was puzzled.
He didn't understand this turn of events!
"It is common for the young to be infatuated with the romantic allure of love," White Crane True Person said leisurely. "When I was young, I too frequented such places and beheld a variety of beauties."
He wore a smile that was not quite a smile, "It's just that your taste is somewhat peculiar."
Before Wang Chen could display an embarrassed expression, the True Person continued, "That Lu Family brat was quite rude, and a little clever—he almost got beaten to death by his father when he got home."
"His father has some sense, though, he's limited by his talents and can advance no further, doomed to be bones in a tomb."
White Crane True Person looked at Wang Chen again, "I called you here today to tell you that we, the disciples of the West Sea Sect, are not to be trifled with by just anyone. You must have the awareness of being an Inner Sect Disciple!"
Wang Chen's heart tightened, "The disciple understands!"
He was acutely aware that the other party thought him too "soft."
At the same time, Wang Chen also felt the wonderful sensation of having a powerful backer!
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