The next morning, Han Xuanxuan, with Qin Feng in tow, appeared at the Shi family estate's entrance, her face a mask of fury.
"Shi Hongyi! Get out here at once!"
"What exactly do you mean by this? If you have a problem, take it up with me, why did you beat up my servant?"
"You had better give me a clear explanation today."
Yesterday, after Han Youwei was severely beaten, he returned to Han Xuanxuan and Qin Feng, weeping as he recounted what had happened.
Upon hearing the details, both Qin Feng and Han Xuanxuan were shocked, unable to believe that Shi Hongyi would do such a thing.
The original plan was for Qin Feng and Han Xuanxuan to bid on a Spirit Jade that could enhance cultivation efficiency. Shi Hongyi would then pay for it, and they would publicly humiliate him in front of everyone at the Lingbao Pavilion. Then, when he was utterly mortified, they would reluctantly accept his money.
This tactic had always worked, never failing.
But this time, not only did Shi Hongyi stand them up, but the servants they sent were also beaten up, making them the laughingstock of the Lingbao Pavilion.
If the owner of the Lingbao Pavilion hadn't known about Han Xuanxuan's relationship with Shi Hongyi, they probably wouldn't have even been allowed to enter the Lingbao Pavilion.
After returning, they became increasingly angry. They decided to come to the Shi residence today to demand an explanation from Shi Hongyi.
"Shi Hongyi, aren't you just jealous that Xuanxuan likes me? If you have a problem, come at me. Why bother causing trouble for a girl? Are you even a man?"
Qin Feng was arrogantly berating him, while also feeling very resentful. Yesterday, that Spirit Jade should have been his, but because Shi Hongyi didn't come to pay, he could only watch as it fell into the hands of a man surnamed Zhang, who had the second-highest bid.
Recalling the mocking look the man surnamed Zhang had given him before leaving, Qin Feng grew angrier and angrier.
After a long while, the door opened.
Han Xuanxuan was about to continue her tirade, but she immediately shut her mouth when she saw who it was.
"Greetings, Aunt."
Han Xuanxuan was still somewhat wary of Du Wushuang.
After all, this woman had once hunted the Purple Lightning Berserk Lion of the Demonic Beast Forest, which was not something a Qi Condensation Realm First Grade cultivator like herself could compare to.
"Miss Han, what are you yelling about in front of my residence so early in the morning? What decorum!"
"I... I..."
Han Xuanxuan was a little nervous. While she was pondering how to explain herself, Shi Hongyi and Shen Zhao appeared at the doorway, one after the other.
"Oh, this is quite lively. There's a good show to watch first thing in the morning."
Shi Hongyi said to Du Wushuang, "Mother, you should go back and rest first. I will handle this."
Du Wushuang glanced at Shi Hongyi but didn't pay him any mind. Instead, she said to Shen Zhao, "Young Master Shen, I'll leave this to you."
After saying this, she turned and went back inside.
As soon as Du Wushuang left, Han Xuanxuan immediately questioned, "Shi Hongyi! Explain to me what you meant yesterday!?"
Shi Hongyi instinctively wanted to ask Han Xuanxuan for forgiveness, but when he met Shen Zhao's gaze, he immediately composed himself and said, "It was your family's servant who was rude to my mother. Shouldn't I be allowed to teach him a lesson?"
"Nonsense!" Qin Feng said loudly, "It's clearly your Shi family, relying on your great wealth and power, bullying someone of humble status. Shi Hongyi, how can you be so vicious?
I know you don't like me. If you have any anger, just take it out on me. Why pick on a servant? Heh, I see you're just bullying people!"
Shi Hongyi was rendered speechless. He wasn't good at arguing, and now, facing Qin Feng's arrogant accusations, he could only clench his fists in displeasure.
"Oh my, tell me, how exactly did he bully anyone? Han family's lackeys came to collect money, acting like they owned the place, not even respecting Madam Shi.
So, is it too much to give him a beating? It's just that our young master is soft-hearted; if it were anyone else, taking a leg off would be the least of it!"
Shen Zhao's playful words drew nods from the crowd. The Shi family's servants straightened their backs, feeling proud that their young master had such a glib friend.
Qin Feng frowned and sneered, "Who are you? Why are you defending your master so fiercely? A lackey, are you?"
"A lackey? And what are you? A parasite who hides behind women all day, sucking their blood. Are you a giant baby?" Shen Zhao wouldn't let this go.
Qin Feng's face turned grim, "I'm talking to Shi Hongyi, why are you butting in!"
Shen Zhao scoffed, "Who are you to even speak to Young Master Shi? Look at you, a Qin living in a Han's house all day. Who knows if you two are already doing it."
"How dare you!" Qin Feng was furious. "Han Xuanxuan and I are in love, but we are innocent…"
Shen Zhao immediately interrupted, "Innocent? Are you implying I'm trying to falsely accuse you? Why don't you go to a tavern, buy two bowls of four-cent wine, and get some aniseed beans for one cent? Do you even have any shame?
If you're so innocent, why are you living at Han's house? It's unpleasant to hear you speak. Show some backbone and buy your own place. In the end, you're just incompetent, hiding behind a woman and putting on your pathetic, weak, green tea act!"
Qin Feng's face turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent as he glared at Shen Zhao.
Seeing her childhood sweetheart being attacked, Han Xuanxuan immediately turned to Shi Hongyi and said, "Shi Hongyi, is this how you manage your subordinates?"
"Brother Shen is my friend, not my subordinate," Shi Hongyi explained. "Xuanxuan, don't say any more."
Han Xuanxuan's face immediately turned icy. "Oh, so that's how it is, Shi Hongyi. You dare to oppose me for this outsider? I should have known you were this kind of person. Qin Feng is right; your family, with your arrogant attitude, looks down on everyone!"
Shi Hongyi didn't know how to explain himself and stood there, at a loss.
Shen Zhao immediately said, "That's right! That's how the distinguished families behave. Are you going to submit or not? Stop putting on airs and trying to morally bind us. Who do you think you are? Do you really think the whole world revolves around you?"
"You..."
Han Xuanxuan stomped her feet in anger.
Qin Feng quickly changed the subject, "Shi Hongyi, I just want to ask you one thing: why didn't you come to Lingbao Pavilion to pay yesterday? Do you know how wronged Han Xuanxuan felt at Lingbao Pavilion?"
Shen Zhao was about to speak, but Shi Hongyi said, "Han Xuanxuan, I've thought it through. Before, I didn't care about your self-respect. I always thought that spending money on you was good for you,
But now I've figured it out. Compared to your self-respect, my money is really worthless. You can clearly get what you want through your own efforts,
But I didn't pay attention to your true intentions and always hurt you unintentionally. So, please be assured, from today on, I will no longer give you money. I will silently support all your decisions in my heart,
Because I love you. Loving someone means considering the other person's feelings. Don't worry, I won't make similar mistakes again."
Saying this, Shi Hongyi took out a ring containing ten thousand Spirit Stones from his pocket and handed it to Shen Zhao. "Brother Shen, these ten thousand Spirit Stones were originally meant for me to buy a Purple Jade Spirit Bracelet for Xuanxuan, but you're right.
Xuanxuan is capable of solving all problems, so these Spirit Stones are yours."
Shen Zhao almost wanted to give Shi Hongyi a thumbs up. He didn't expect this guy to actually take his words to heart and even give him such a large sum of money.
So, he unceremoniously took the storage ring. "Young Master Shi, we're friends, you're being too polite. Am I the kind of person who cares about money?"
As he spoke, he naturally put the storage ring into his pocket.
Qin Feng and Han Xuanxuan were completely shocked by Shi Hongyi's previous words.
This wasn't how the plot was supposed to go! How could this happen?
They had originally thought that this speech would allow Shi Hongyi to be a fool again and give them money to buy spirit tools, but how could things turn out like this?
For a moment, the two of them felt as if they'd swallowed a fly, utterly disgusted and at a loss for words.
Seeing the ten thousand Spirit Stones that should have been theirs end up with Shen Zhao, Han Xuanxuan and Qin Feng were filled with regret.
Especially Han Xuanxuan, upon hearing the words "Purple Jade Spirit Bracelet." That was a Spirit Artifact comparable to an Earth-grade one, something she had long coveted. Alas, the price was too high, and she couldn't bring herself to ask Shi Hongyi for money, so she hadn't made a move.
But now, the Spirit Artifact that was almost hers had slipped away, driving her to the brink of insanity.
"Xuanxuan, don't worry. From now on, I will respect you and your family. I won't use money to humiliate you anymore, so please, just set your mind at ease!"
Faced with Shi Hongyi's expression of deep affection, Han Xuanxuan could only stomp her foot and said proudly, "Yes, who would want your Spirit Stones? That's best! Don't you ever send me money again!"
With that, she pulled Qin Feng and said, "Qin Feng, let's go!"
Qin Feng said nothing, glaring fiercely at Shi Hongyi and Shen Zhao, then turned and left with Han Xuanxuan.
Seeing the two's crestfallen expressions, Shen Zhao was about to burst out laughing.
"I don't believe that without Shi family's help, you, Qin Feng, can rise so quickly! Just you wait. In my past life, you arrogant, self-proclaimed protagonists, I'll take you all down one by one. You want to reach the top again? Dream on!"
Witnessing Han Xuanxuan and the other person's departure, Shi Hongyi couldn't help but sigh, then said with some lingering fear, "Brother Shen, is it really okay to do this? Will Xuanxuan ignore me?"
Shen Zhao said, "No, I can assure you. Within three days, you will definitely meet again. But you must maintain this state to make Miss Han look at you with respect."
"Alright, I'll listen to Brother Shen."
"Okay, take me to see your mother."
"What for?"
"Doesn't your mother have a hidden illness?"
"Brother Shen, how did you know?"
Besides being concerned about Han Xuanxuan, Shi Hongyi was also worried about his mother's illness.
Back in the Qingqiu Secret Realm, Du Wushuang was ambushed, not only did her cultivation stagnate, but she also suffered from various ailments. It had been fifteen years, and the Shi family had sought out famous doctors all over the world, but none could cure her.
Shen Zhao smiled, "Since we are friends, then your mother is also my mother. Brothers should help each other."
"Can you cure my mother's illness?"
"Of course. Yesterday, I saw that your mother's health was failing, and it's already quite serious. If it's not treated, in less than three months, you might have to prepare for her funeral."
"Brother Shen, please, save my mother no matter what. As long as you can cure my mother's illness, I will agree to anything."
Saying this, Shi Hongyi took out a storage pouch from his bosom, "Here are a thousand high-grade Spirit Stones. I will give you more as a reward, as long as you can save my mother."
"No problem, no problem. Let's go."
Shen Zhao didn't hesitate, immediately accepting the Spirit Stones.
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